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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980.02.27 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION February 27, 1980 The regular meeting was called to order by Peltier at 8:06 PM. PRESENT: Peloquin, Greger, Lorch, Houle, McAllister, Peltier Larry Irsfeld was also present. ABSENT: Hanson Motion made by Greger, seconded by McAllister, to approve the minutes of 2/13/80 as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. THOMAS CLARK - DIVISION OF LAND Mr. Clark is proposing to divide his acreage located in Section 27. Part.of the land lies in the Agriculture district and part in the RRII district. Lot 4 on his proposed plan has five acres but is only 165' in width. This parcel is in the RRII district. Attorney Johnson submitted a report concerning this request and suggested that Mr. Clark could apply for a Minor Subdivision for Lot 4, along with a variance for the 165' width, and apply for Land Division for the balance, 3 ten acre lots. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Peltier, that we place the matter of the Minor Subdivision for Lot 4 for Thomas Clark on the agenda for the meeting of March 12, 1980. Mr. Clark to provide a certificate of survey, proof of ownership, and an acceptable perc test showing the site the test was taken. Minor Subdivision and variance to lot width of Lot 4 as indicated. All aye. Motion Carried. GRACE DEVELOPMENT - MINOR SUBDIVISION The owners of Metro Steel in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park are interested in pur- chasing 4 acres from Grace Development for expansion of their business. A report from Howard Kuusisto regarding this matter is on file. Mr. Tschida stated they he has an agreement with Metro Steel for the construction of Farnham Avenue north from 130th Street. McAllister stated that Grace Development might have to enter a con- tract with the city for the blacktopping of the street after all improvements have been made. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Peltier, to recommend approval of the Minor Subdivision for Grace Development for the parcel of land lying imemediately north of Lot 1, Block I, as indicated in the plan. Subject to the following: I. That the applicant deposit with the City of Hugo a letter of credit in an amount to be determined by the City Council guaranteeing the construction of Farnham Avenue north for the entire distance lying north of 130th Street as proposed for the Minor Subdivision. I Hugo Planning Commission February 27, 1980 Page 2 of 2 Grace Development - cont. 2. That the applicant provide a drainage plan suitable to the requirements as may be determined by the City Engineer. 3. The Planning Commission does not recommend a bituminous street at this time, but recommends the City Council consider a development contract with the subdivider for future blacktop requirements. All aye. Motion Carried. Motion made by Greger, seconded by Houle, to recommend refunding of the $25.00 fee for Site Plan Approval provided by Grace Jackson and cancel the application. All aye. Motion Carried. RICHARD SCHUH - MINING PERMIT ANDREW GOIFFON - SPECIAL USE PERMIT Mr. Schuh is interested in reopening the gravel pit previously worked by LaValle Excavating. LaValle's permit has expired. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Peltier, to set a public hearing for March 26, 1980, at 7:30 PM, to consider the requests of Richard Schuh for a Mining Permit and Andrew Goiffon for a Special Use Permit. All aye. Motion Carried. Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Houle, that the secretary be instructed to forward a copy of the applications and the topographical map to the City Engineer requesting that he comment in writing prior to the public hearing. All aye. Motion Carried. THOMAS CLARK Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Lorch, that the scretary be instructed to contact Mr. Thomas Clark and emphasize that the Planning Commission will consider a suitable perc test and that he will not be required to provide a certificate of survey at this level. Ultimately, the City Council will probably require a certi- ficate of survey before they give their final approval. All aye. Motion Carried Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Lorch, to adjourn at 10:30 PM. All aye. Motion Carried Gt. -tii Mary ACreager, Secretary l/ Hugo P anning Commission MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION February 27, 1980 The Special Meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Theodora Peltier at 6:32PM. PRESENT: Peloquin, Peltier, Greger, Lorch, McAllister Mr. Carl Dale was also present 1. Discussed "time limit" to send copies of Preliminary Plan to School Districts, counties, and other cities. Recommend that the City Council adopt the alter- native of submitting the plan to the Metro Council at the same time we send out all other required copies. 2. A resolution must be passed by the Council prior to forwarding to Metro stating that they have "reviewed" the Preliminary Plan. The resolution does not con- stitute official adoption or approval by the Council. Target date to deliver a Preliminary Plan to the City Council will be late March. A public hearing should be held in May to stay on our timetable. Planning Commission should receive preliminary drafts approximately March 10th. 3. Jime Houle arrived at 7:02 PM. 4. Reviewed maps of prime agriculture land in Hugo. Charts were prepared by SCS. The definitions of prime agriculture land was discussed. There did not seem to be a clear understanding of the term "prime". 5. The Planning Commission agreed that agriculture land is very spotty in Hugo. Mr. Dale may include this in the Preliminary Plan to be sent to the City Council. It will not mention the term prime agriculture land. 6. The city has considered gun clubs as possible land use; however, recent polls and feelings against the gun clubs due to noise and environmental reasons may limit the future of gun clubs. Mr. Dale may include this in the Preliminary Plan to be sent to the City Council. 7. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Lorch, to set a Special Meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission for March 26, 1980, at 6:30 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. 8. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Peloquin, to adjourn at 7:56 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. A,Ci Mike McAllister, Acting Secretary Hugo Planning Commission