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HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
December 7, 2011
Call to Order
Chairman Gwynn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Gwynn, Kleissler, McRoberts, Rosenquist
ABSENT: Moore
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director
Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant
Rachel Juba, Planner
Approval of Minutes of October 13, 2011
Arcand made motion, McRoberts seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
October 13, 2011.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Xcel Enemy — Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Conditional Use Permit, and Sketch Plan
Planner, Rachel Juba, explained the application to the Planning Commission. The property is
zoned Business Park (BP) and is currently 68 acres in size. The request is to subdivide into one
12.5 acre parcel, and two outlots. Although it is not required, the 8.3 acre Outlot B may be
dedicated to the City for parkland. Rachel explained that many of the building items will be
determined upon a site plan application. Staff recommended approval of the application
requests.
Gwynn asked the applicant if they had any questions or comments to add to Staff's presentation.
Xcel Energy representatives did not have any additional comments.
Gwynn opened the public hearing.
Brenda Rustad, 13485 Europa Court N #6, questioned whether or not the use would impact her
property values. She also asked staff if the proposed parkland (outlot B) would remain the same.
City Administrator, Bryan Bear, answered that he does not see the use affecting property values.
The property has been zoned Business Park for quite some time.
Rachel explained to the applicant that outlot B is fairly wet and staff did not see any major
changes to the property if acquired.
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Shawn Connor, 14005 Fenway Ave N, asked about the proposed underground utilities,
construction hours, and if they would be doing any high voltage training.
Rachel answered that a utility plan would be submitted in the future that would show existing
and proposed utilities in the area. She answered that the City has set construction hours between
lam to 9pm.
The applicant answered that they do not anticipate any high voltage training to be taking place at
the site. He added that they like to have a buffer from residential areas.
Gwynn closed the public hearing.
McRoberts added that screening will be important to him during the site plan phase. He also
questioned the gas fumes and whether they could be hazardous to neighbors
Xcel representative answered that they only have 5 seconds of fumes before it is ignited, for a
total of 60 seconds of fumes for a full day of gas training. He added that natural gas is much
lighter than air so most of the fumes would go straight up.
Kleissler suggested that the landscaping be large enough to cover any outside storage, including
vehicles.
Rachel answered that vehicles will be inside but they do show outdoor storage on the plans.
McRoberts made a motion, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat,
Conditional Use Permit and Sketch Plan applications.
All Ayes, motion carried.
2012 Goal Setting Session
Staff explained that the Planning Commission will be discussing goals at the first meeting in
January.
City Identity Workshop
Staff gave an update on the City Identity Workshop.
Adjournment
Arcand motioned, Rosenquist seconded, to adjourn.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant