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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, October 13, 2016 Chair, Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Kleissler, Lessard, Patzner, Rosenquist. ABSENT: Knauss, McRoberts. STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of September 22, 2016 Commissioner Patzner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lessard, to approve minutes for the meeting of September 22, 2016. All Ayes. Motion carried. Commissioner Arcand abstained. Brigg Backer – 9052 140th Street North – Minor Subdivision and CUP Leitz presented on a minor subdivision and CUP request for properties generally located north of 140th Street and west of Keystone Avenue. She stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a minor subdivision of an approximately 32.68 acre parcel and a 20 acre parcel located immediately west of the property. The applicant is proposing to combine the two parcels and split them into a 14.48 acre parcel, a 20 acre parcel, and an 18.20 acre parcel. Leitz described that the CUP is for approval of a shared driveway that provides access to an already established parcel to the north. Leitz stated that the existing driveway meanders through four parcels and a CUP is required for a driveway if it is shared by two or more separate parcels or lots of land. Leitz stated that the proposed lots meet the required lot depth, width, and size requirements in the AG zoning district and meets all necessary criteria for a minor subdivision. Leitz briefly explained three of the thirteen standards used to evaluate a CUP and stated that the request meets all necessary standards. Leitz stated that staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision and conditional use permit (CUP), subject to the conditions listed in the attached resolution. Chair Kleissler invited the applicant to the podium to speak. Brigg Backer, 9052 140th Street North, approached the podium. He stated that this land has been in the family for decades and some of their family are interested in purchasing the proposed new parcels, which will keep much of it within the family. He stated that the family really wanted to make sure their request kept the character of the area and believes they accomplished that with their request. Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. No one was in the audience. Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Rosenquist made a motion, Commissioner Arcand seconded, to recommend approval of the minor subdivision and conditional use permit (CUP), subject to the conditions listed in the attached resolutions. All Ayes, motion carried.