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Planning Commission Minutes—April 25, 2019 2 <br /> <br /> <br />b. Application requesting a Text Amendment to Cass County Subdivision <br />Ordinance <br />Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. <br /> <br />Mr. Voigt provided an explanation of the proposed test amendment to amend <br />Sections 106.4, 302.1, 302.4, 303, 303.4, and 305.1 of the Cass County Subdivision <br />Ordinance relating to application requirements. This change would remove the 21 <br />day deadline in all sections to eliminate any conflict with state statute. <br /> <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Dr. Mahoney moved and Mr. Breitling seconded to approve <br />the text amendments to the Cass County Subdivision <br />Ordinance as outlined by the County Planner. <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />c. Application requesting a Text Amendment to Cass County Subdivision <br />Ordinance <br />Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. <br /> <br />Mr. Voigt provided an explanation of the proposed text amendment to amend <br />Section 203 of the Cass County Subdivision Ordinance relating to subdivision <br />ordinance exemptions. This change would allow for lot line adjustments of abutting <br />properties with agricultural land use. <br /> <br />Discussion was held by the board as to whether or not it would be necessary to limit <br />the amount of land transferred or gained. Mr. Gust stated that limiting the <br />agricultural land transaction amount prevents building on any development. The <br />opinion of the board members is that the size limit is not needed. <br /> <br />Mr. Ellig was present as a private citizen and spoke with regards to whether the <br />board or county has the authority to regulate something where no development is <br />proposed. He questions whether the county is putting unnecessary or unauthorized <br />restrictions on agricultural land. <br /> <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Gust moved and Dr. Mahoney seconded to approve the <br />text amendment to the Cass County Subdivision Ordinance <br />as outlined by the County Planner, striking the 15% limit <br />language. <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />4. NEW BUSINESS <br />a. Recognition of the service of Todd Ellig <br />The board recognized Todd Ellig for his 22 years of service on the Cass County <br />Planning Commission and thanked him for all of his work. <br />