3. Plat approval-Job Second Subdivision

Planning Commission Minutes—March 27, 2014 1 CASS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 2014 1. MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order on March 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 Wentz, and Mark Williams. Melissa Sobolik and Mark Brodshaug 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. Gust moved and Mr. Ellig seconded to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2014 meeting as presented. Motion carried. 3. JOB SECOND SUBDIVISION (Minor Subdivision) — Final Plat Approved 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 4 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 are no variances and the drainage issues have been addressed. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Ellig asked if structures should be built in the staging area for the diversion. Mr. Benson said the diversion project is not a federal project at this time; therefore, there are no restrictions. If the diversion project receives federal authorization, future projects may be subject to federal approval. Don Solberg was present and stated he sold the land to Mr. Freier. He is concerned with homes being built in close proximity to farmland, saying the residents may have issues with run off from pesticides. He is also concerned with the drainage of the drain fields. He is opposed to any development of the property with the exception of the current house. Jon Youness, Eagle Ridge Development Company, LLC was present stating people living in this development will have full access to Highway 81 in both a 100 year and 500 year flood event. He said when Mr. Freier purchased the property he also purchased the rights to subdivide. The public hearing was closed.