c. Final plat approval-Dooley Acres

Planning Commission Minutes—February 27, 2014 1 CASS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 27, 2014 1. MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order on February 27, 2014, at 7:00 AM in the Highway Department Conference Room with members present as follows: Ken Lougheed, Keith Monson, David Gust, Vern Bennett Todd Ellig, Mark Brodshaug and Mark Wentz. Melissa Sobolik and Mark Williams were absent. Also present were County Planner Hali Durand, Cass County Engineer Jason Benson and Principal Secretary Cindy Stoick. 2. MINUTES, APPROVED MOTION, passed Mr. Monson moved and Mr. Ellig seconded to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2013 meeting as presented. Motion carried. 3. JOB SECOND Subdivision — Final Plat Denied Ms. Durand reviewed the details of the final plat report. The proposed subdivision is a tract of land located in a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 137 North, Range 49 West for the purpose to plat 5 lots for residential development. The said tract contains 25.03 acres of land, more or less. The proposal meets the Cass County Comprehensive Plan as it relates to Goal One, Objective D. The density restriction has been met by a Deed Restriction entered into on September 27, 2006 to limit any further divisions, new residences or nonagricultural development on the restricted parcel described in the agreement. There is adequate access to all lots consisting of a private paved road and a Home Owner's Association will be created and will be responsible for maintenance. The public hearing was opened. John Youness, Eagle Ridge Development Company, LLC was present stating they have addressed the drainage issues and plan to create ditches and holding ponds to properly drain the property. Any additional drainage will be directed to drain to Highway 81 with no adverse effects; furthermore, with this project, they expect no other drainage issues for area farmers. Mr. Ellig said he is concerned because he was of the understanding that Major Subdivisions would need to be connected to a sanitary sewer system. Ms. Durand said the County Sanitarian was contacted and said there is nothing to tap into. Mr. Youness said the septic and drainage will be done in accordance with engineering plans and they are willing to work with the County. Mr. Benson said he will have an engineer onsite to ensure everything is done properly. Mr. Youness said the covenant includes proper drainage. Don Solberg was present and said he sold the land to Mr. Freier. He expressed concern for the ponds and the adjoining farmland. He said it is easy to deal with