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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.06.24 PC MinutesJune 24, 1992 MINUTES CAF TWE: The regular meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Peltier at 7:00PM. PRESENT: Davis, Agness, Rubenzer, Olson, Peltier, Administrator Museus, Carole LaBelle ABSENT: Mezzano, Oswald Motion made by Davis, seconded by Olson to approve the minutes of May 27, 1992 as amended. All aye, motion passed. REZONING REQUEST - MALINKA Mr. John Malinka is requesting to rezone 77.9 acres zoned agricultural to RR2 (5 acre minimum). The property is located north of 140th St. and west of Keystone Ave. It is the intent of the applicant to subdivide the property into five acre lots. The property is bordered by the Conservancy zone on the north, west, and south. While the property to the east is zoned agriculture. Mr. Jeff Hughes, of Wild Wings Game Farm stated he had no objection to the rezoning, but would like all parties involved to be aware that there is a hunting club adjacent to the property in question on the north and any residences should be constructed a minimum of 500' from the property line nearest the club. Area residents were concerned that the integrity, beauty, and rural nature of the property would be destroyed by rezoning to 5 acre lot sizes. Also, the question of "spot zoning" was raised' After a lengthy discussion, the applicant agreed to waive the deadline requirement and allow the Commission to table this request until their July 22, 1992 meeting. Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Peltier to table the Malinka Rezoning request until July 22, 1992 after further review of the comprehensive plan by the Planning Commission. All aye, motion passed. Northern Natural Gas is requesting a special use permit to allow for the modification and enlargement of an existing regulator and meter facility for transportation of additional natural gas volume to local distributors. The property is zoned agriculture and is located at the northeast corner of 175th St. and Highway 61. This change will be additional stations and not the expansion of the existing building' The existing building will be removed some time in the future. Mr. Dennis Werkmeister, representing Northern Natural Gas was present to discuss their request. He stated that there would be three buildings, 6' X 9' constructed on the site. At the time of completion the original 8' X 10' bung would be removed. The buildings will be steel framed and steel sided and will match the existing residence. Mr. Werkmeister stated that Northern Natural Gas Company is regulated by the federal government. He also agreed to install an aesthetically pleasing buffer between Highway 61 and the facility. Motion made by Rubenzer, seconded by Agness to recommend approval of the request of Northern Natural Gas to modify and enlarge the existing regulator and meter facility at 175th St. and Highway 61 as described in plans submitted. All aye, motion passed. Motion , temade by es complaint up on the agenda. All aye, motion passed. After a lengthy discussion and presentation by Stanford Krueger, he was again reminded that this was not open for public discussion and that a public hearing will be held on July 22, 1992. The Planning Commission discussed the issue of pole barn construction and the relation to the comprehensive plan. The Commission requested Administrator Museus formulate a process for reviewing the comprehensive plan. Motion made by Davis, secondeC 1 by Peltier to adjourn at 9:43PM. All aye, motion passed. Carole LaBelle, Secretary Hugo Planning Commission