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Planning Commission Minutes - April b, 1988 Page 6 itself may not constitute a problem However, the planning commission does not want to indicate in any way that they will approve a future subdivision of the property . Motion made by Sen[ -.:ler, seconded by Henry to recommend denial of the request of Mr. Fred Macalus, Jr. to rezone 42 acres from conservancy to agrictaltural for the following reasons. 1. The topography of the land was not suitable for ten acre sites. 2. Because of the proximity to Hardwood Creek: it is not suitable for density greater than one dwelling unit per ?ti acres. _. Potential drainage problem. 4. Foxhili Ave. ends at the north end of the property and does not serve the entire tract in question. All aye, motion passed. Mayor Atkinson was present to address the goals of the planning commission and those of the city council. Mr. Atkinson stated it is the obligation oi: the planning commission to control and direct the growth of Hugo but not restrict the growth. Planning commission decisions should be planning oriented rather than reactions to public objections or support. Commissioner Barnes left at 9:37PM. Subdivision Ordi.nan Chairman Senk:ler stated that the final draft of the subdivision ordinance has been completed and each member should have reviewed their copy. Virtually all of the recommendations of the planning commission have been incorporated into the ordinance with minor exceptions. The city has been working on the subdivision ordinance for over two years and the city council is anxiously awaiting the planning commission recommendations. Mr. Senk:ler noted that this was a public hearing and requested public input. Motion made by Senk:ler, seconded by Sullivan to recommend approval of the proposed subdivision ordinance (final draft received2271-88). All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Senk:ler to adjot..trn at 9:45PM. &�� Xc�'Cc-"" Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission