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Motion made by Senkler, seconded by Barnes to recommend approval of the rezoning request of Heritage Development to rezone three parcels of land (A, B, and C) on survey provided from Conservancy or SFE to the SFU zone. Described as follows: Parcel A: The west 1/3 of the south 1/2 of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter Section 17, T31, R21, Washington County, MN. Parcel B: That part of the west 1/2 of the east 2/3 of the northeast 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of Section 20, T31W, R21W, Washington County, MN lying osutherly of the centerline of Qneka Lake Blvd. Parcel C: The east 1/3 of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 17, T31, R21, Washington County, MN and that part of the north 596 ft. of the east 1/3 of the northeast quarter of the northeast 1/4 of Section 20, T31, R21, Washington County, MN lying north of Oneka Lake Blvd. All aye, motion passed. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - J. DOTTE Chairman Senkler requested that Administrator Huber review this application with the planning commission. Mr. Huber stated that James and Robert Dotte have made application to the City of Hugo for a special use permit to allow for the removal of black dirt for landscaping purposes and create two ponding areas for waterfowl on a 20 acre tract of land. The property in question is located at the northeast corner of Fenway Ave. and 165th St. and consists of two parcels identified as Parcels A and B of the enclosed site plan. The property is currently zoned agricultural and Mr. Dotte has been removing black dirt from the area in question for some time without the proper permits. Mr. Dotte states on his enclosed site plan that approximately 18" to 24" of black dirt will be removed from the ponding areas identified. Once all black dirt is removed the areas will be seeded for erosion control and wildlife habitat. Mr. Dotte also notes that following the black dirt removal and seeding it is his ultimate intent to construct single family residential structures on the sites in question. The property adjacent to the site is zoned agricultural and conservancy. If the planning commission recommends approval of this special use permit we would suggest that said approval be subject to special conditions. Chairman Senkler opened the hearing for public comments. Residents were concerned with the area becoming more of an eyesore than it is already, more standing water encroaching on their property, the storage of heavy equipment on site, and the additional traffic on 165th St. Mr. Bob Dotte stated they intend to take a total of 18" to 24" from the ponding areas including soil already removed from the area. Dotte's stated they would haul approximately 10 to 15 loads per day maximum and estimated that the dirt would be mined within a two year period. They would limit on site storage to one caterpillar. Their neighbor, however, is storing some equipment on their property that would be removed. Jim Dotte stated that the ponding area on the north is not as close to the property line as indicated on the drawing. He also stated they are willing to work with the Rice Creek Watershed and DNR to comply with their recommendations. Mr. Dotte stated that the city inspector is welcome on site at any time to assure permit compliance. Jim Dotte felt they will retain more surface water on site after the excavation than they are currently. 2