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Planning Commission Minutes May 27, 1987 page 3 Harstad - cont. Access to pond #1 will bethrough aleasement along the southerly property line of Lot 1, Block 4. Pond #3 will be accessed directly from the road. Residents, surrounding the area were concerned about the increased housing and diminishing the rural atmosphere in Hugo, also the added driveways onto County Rd. 8A. There was also concern that other governmental agencies are controlling the City. Some residents felt that Hugo is becoming an unattractive city and officials should proceed cautiously as to whom they allow further construction and development. Mr. Johnson stated they would prefer to pay a fee for parkland dedication but they would be willing to identify a 6 acre area for parkland if the entire area is developed, however, 1.7 to 1.9 would be dedicated for the current project. Harstad indicated they would be willing to participate in the maintenance of the ditch while they still had an interest in the property but when all the lots are sold they felt they should no longer be involved. The public hearing was closed at 8:20PM. Commissioners Jesinski and Blanchard were concerned that the ponds and the traffic on 8A would create a hazard to small children in the area and suggested some type of walkway to divert pedestrians and possibly fencing to deter children from the water areas. Mr. Senkler expressed his view regarding the maintenance of the drainage easement. Specifically what does the maintenance entail and who would determine when the improvements should be done. The question of the driveways along County Rd. 8A was addressed by Washington County stating that possibly there would be a common driveway for two homes, reducing the contact areas to the road. Mayor Atkinson noted that the City Council hoped to have an updated comprehensive land use plan prior to acceptance of land or money for parkland dedication from Harstad Co.'s. If the parkland area was designated near the wetland culverts would be installed for access to the park. It was noted that approximately 1.5 acres is needed for a small ballfield. It is recommended that a larger area be specified for ballfields but when planning for a park a larger portion of the population should be considered other than just small children. It was the general concensus of the commission that parkland area with improvements be designated rather than money. Senkler made motion, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of the preliminary plat of Hugo Meadows to subdivde 24.75 acres, zoned SFU described as, part of the NEJ or section 29, T31, R21W, subject to the following conditions; 1. A final survey be submitted to the council for approval within 120 days of pre- liminary plat acceptance or the preliminary plat must again be reviewed by the Planning Commisison at the property owners expense. 2. All conditions must be met prior to the stamping of any deeds for recording by the city clerk unless otherwise permitted by the city council. 3. The property lines must be identified on site by the applicants to assure proper setbacks when buildings are to be constructed. 4. Restrictive covenants be provided prhibiting the re -subdivision of platted lots and the prohibiting of commercial activity in this subdivision. 5. Driveways or drainageways must include minimum 15" diameter corrugated metal culverts in a manner acceptable to the city. 6. A final plat will not be approved until the required permits are secured from the appropriate watershed district and the DNR where applicable.