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Commission Minutes-February 22, 2005 2863 Mr. Vanyo asked Mr. Berndt if he feels the updated comprehensive plan may be too restrictive in terms of development, as interpreted by Mr. Wyum. Mr. Berndt said most cities in the county have extra-territorial (ET) authority so they have the ability to control growth around their boundaries. He said the plan does not discourage development altogether outside of the ET area, but development would be discouraged where there are a large number of lots that are a long way from public services, known as "leap-frog" development. Mr. Wagner said the commission needs to provide direction for the engineer and planner in order for them to prepare specific details, which would then come back to the commission for approval. Mr. Berndt said a follow-up plan will be the subdivision ordinance, which will be presented to the planning commission for a recommendation to the county commission. He said additional public input on the subdivision ordinances would be welcome at any time. Mrs. Sorum said she wants to see the implementation plan before supporting the policies. Mr. Bennett agreed and said "leap-frog" development is not always considered a negative. Mr. Pawluk said he believes planning is the basis for orderly development, and he does not see anything in this document that prohibits smaller one or two-lot developments. MOTION, withdrawn Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2005 Cass County Comprehensive Plan; with the exception of Chapter Six, which will be established by ordinance; to amend Cass County Commission Policy Manual Section 12.00, Comprehensive land Use Policy, to reflect the updated Comprehensive Plan Summary; to approve first reading of Ordinance #2005-1 pertaining to Chapter Six of the Cass County Comprehensive Plan; and to set the second reading/adoption of Chapter Six for March 21, 2005, to allow time for publishing a summary of the ordinance in the official newspaper of the county at least 20 days before the second reading. Mr. Vanyo thought it premature to approve the two suggested motions at one time. Mr. Pawluk agreed to withdraw the motion and Mr. Wagner withdrew the second. Mr. Vanyo invited additional input before another motion is made. Mr. Wyum addressed the board again and said he does not oppose well-written ordinances for land control. He previously represented the county on the City of Fargo Planning Commission and understands that a comprehensive plan can provide a good basis for development. Mark Brodshaug, Warren Township Supervisor and current county representative on the. Fargo Planning Commission, said he supports the Cass County Comprehensive Plan. He believes the plan will lead to fewer conflicts for the township between farming and large lot developments because the township does not have subdivision regulations, and this will help them manage growth within the township. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2005 Cass County Comprehensive Plan; with the exception of Chapter Six, which will be established by ordinance; and to amend Cass County Commission Policy Manual Section 12.00, Comprehensive Land Use Policy, to reflect the updated Comprehensive Plan Summary. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.