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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 8:30 P.M. by Chairman Larry Ehret. Members present were: Johnson, Ehret, Rosenquist and Schletty. Also present was Bill Schwab, Washington County Planning Coordinator. Motion made by Johnson, seconded by Rosenquist, to dispense with the reading of the August 13, 1974 meeting. Motion made by Rosenquist, seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1974 meeting. Motion carried. HORTON JUNK YARD - SPECIAL USE PERMIT & JUNK YARD LICENSE RENEWAL Ehret read letter from Mr. Horton in which he stated that he put in stakes and braces and extended the fence on the north side and objected to changing the fence to basketweave. He also stated that the nursery would transplant the trees they planted wrong. The operator on the south side represented Mr. Horton and stated that the trees had been transplanted. He stated that the fire land around the perimeter were clear and were 12 to 15 feet wide. The interior lands are 20 feet wide and there are more lanes now than ever. They have made a parking area for approximately 12 cars with 24 yards of fill consisting of gravel, clay and rock. The operator would like to see No Parking signs put up along the highway. They have signs saying to park inside but people still park along thehighway and they get very indignant when asked to park inside. During the normal working hours they have 3 to 4 customers but on Saturday they have more traffic. The south operator stated that the north operator had a crane in to more some of the cars, and that he does most of his retail business out of Willernee. He also stated that the trees grow one foot a year and are approximately two feet tall now. Schwab was called by Mr. Horton and Mr. Hort on stated that he had re- placed some of the galvanized fence and thought that this was just as good as basketweave. Schwab thought as long as the neighbors didn't complain, they shouldn't insist on basketweave. The operator said they had never had any complaints. Johnson said that he would retract his motion for basketweave. The operator has an updated fire lane map that they will give to the fire chief. Motion made by Johnson, seconded by Schletty, to table the matter of the Special Use Permit and Junk Yard License Renewal until the next meeting. The motion to table the recommendation on the Special Use Permit and Junk Yard License renewal is for the purpose of the Planning Commission to make an onsite inspection of the Horton Property as it has not been done to date. Motion carried. ill° The secretary was requested to write a letter to WJJ on 8A reminding him of his obligations under his Special Use Permit and that it will be looked at very stringently by the Planning Commission. Motion made by Johnson, seconded by Schletty to adjourn meeting at 9:00.