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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION November 16, 1977 The public hearing to consider the rezoning request of Country Squire was called to order by acting Chairperson Peltier at 7:35 PM. PRESENT: Greger, Peltier, Gillen, McAllister Dan Koehler, Washington County Planning, was also present. ABSENT: Peloquin, Ehret, and Rosenquist Mr. Gillen noted that he would add to the discussion, but abstain from voting. Peltier read the public hearing notice as published in the Forest Lake Times. Mr. Van Kleek, Country Squire, was present at the meeting. Mr. Koehler stated that the property could not handle an on site sewer system, and the only remedy would be holding tanks. The tanks are considered only a temporary measure (5 - 10 years). The Comprehensive Sewer Map, and it was determined that sewer is estimated to be extended to the property in question between 1985 and the year 2000. Koehler stated that that would be too long for the use of holding tanks. Van Kleek questioned the possibility of using the mound system, and Koehler stated that the county did not approve the use of the mound system. Gillen stated that the mound system could be constructed with impermeable botton, and Koehler again stated that this was not permitted by the county. The public hearing was closed at 8:02 PM. Ehret arrived at 8:06 PM. The regular Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Ehret at 8:12 PM. PRESENT: Ehret, Peltier, Greger, Gillen, and McAllister ABSENT: Peloquin and Rosenquist Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Greger, to approve the minutes of November 9, 1977 as presented. All aye. Motion carried. COUNTRY SQUIRE - REZONING The rezoning request includes 12 parcels along Highway 61 to change from Ag to RB. Koehler presented a map showing the layout of the property, and soil borings. He restated that he recommended that rezoning be approved only if the city could be assured that sewer would be extended in the near future to eliminate the use of holding tanks (5 - 10 years). He recommended concentrating on the rezoning now and platting later. Ehret stated that in view of the fact that soils are low and wet, it is a major problem with sewage. There is a large amount of open land in the area, and might force p=remature development. Van Kleek wanted the rezoning taken care at this time so that he could construct his model home. He would check with Washington County again for possible alternatives to the sewage problem. Koehler said you can have one principal structure on one parcel of land, and there are two separate parcels being considered in the rezoning request. The construction could take place subject to permit for a septic system. There was some discussion