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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION July 22, 1987 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Rudisill at 7:OOPM. PRESENT: Blanchard, Sullivan, Senkler, Henry, Olson, Rudisill ABSENT: Jesinski Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Blanchard to approve the Minutes of June 24, 1987 as amended. Special Use Permit - Molitor/Krueger - The public hearing was called to order at 7:05PM. Mr. Huber informed the commission that Mr. Stan Krueger has applied for a special use permit to allow for the construction of a 50' X 80' pole building prior to a principal residence (allowable under Section 320-5, Sub. H-1 of the zoning ordinance). The property in question consists of 40 acres identified as the NWJ of the NEt of Section 33, T31, R21W, and was purchased on a contract for deed by Mr. Krueger from Mr. Chris Molitor. Mr. Krueger states that it is his intent to farm the property in question and construct a pole building to house his tractor and other farm equipment while oper- ating what he calls a "gentleman's farm". The construction of an accessory building in an agricultural zone is not in itself an unusual request, however, there are two aspects to Mr. Krueger's request that call for careful planning commission consideration. 1. There is no public access to the site in question. Mr._ Krueger's pri- mary access to the site is by a field road through property owned by Chris Molitor north of the site in question. 2. Mr. Krueger is requesting an accessory building prior to the existence of a principal building. Staff conversations with Mr. Krueger he has indicated that he has no plans to subdivide the 40 acres in question and has indicated that the property owner to the west of this site has indicated his interest in extending 130th St. to the east at some time in the future. Mr. Krueger has indicated that although he ultimately intends to construct a home on the site in ques- tion he has no immediate plans to do so. In 1986 the Hugo City Council entertained a similar request to build accessory buildings in advance of the principal structure subject to special conditions of the permit. In the previous case the city council required a financial guarantee be posted by the applicant guaranteeing that a home (principal structure) would be constructed prior to July 1, 1987. The city also required that no further subdivision of the property be permitted while the permit was in effect. We would recommend that if the commission approves this special use permit it be done subject to special conditions. Mr. Krueger stated that he currently has 18 acres of the property planted in grain and they have planted approximately 50 trees. If the planning commission recommends approval Mr. Krueger will have the survey for the 66' easement prepared and Chris Molitor will sign the survey at that time. Mr. Krueger stated he plan on putting his Vadnais Heights home up for sale shortly