05-May 27 Planning Commission Meeting Packet

2. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Plat of FMD-Wiser Subdivision (Sections 35 & 36, Township 142 North, Range 49 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Cass County North Dakota). Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. Ms. Puppe provided an overview of an applicant seeking approval of a minor subdivision entitled FMD-Wiser Subdivision to plat a one (1) Block and seven (7) Lot subdivision of approximately 351.05 acres. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested to plat the parcels impacted by Fargo- Moorhead Flood Diversion right-of-way. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be private. Upon hearing no public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, tabled until next meeting Discussion: Commission members discuss whether this should be a major subdivision, separate into smaller lots for individual approval or whether there should there be a Variance. It was decided to table to the next meeting as more clarification is needed. Mr. Monson moved, and Mr. Gust seconded to table this subdivision until there is more clarification before proceeding. On a roll call vote with all in favor, motion carried. 3. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Plat of BAF Subdivision (NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 28, Township 141 North, Range 50 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Cass County North Dakota). Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. Ms. Puppe provided and overview of an applicant seeking approval of a minor subdivision entitled BAF Subdivision to plat a one (1) Lot subdivision of approximately 12.85 acres. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested to establish a farmstead and to construct a residential structure. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be private. The subdivision will use an existing 164th Ave SE road access, ditches for storm sewer conveyance, rural water, and on-site septic systems for wastewater treatment. Upon hearing no public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mr. Mahoney moved, and Mr. Monson seconded to accept the findings and recommend approval to the County Commission with the conditions outlined by the County Planner. On a roll call vote with all in favor, with the exception of Mr. Gust who recused himself from the vote as he knows this family, motion carried. F. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss. G. OLD BUSINESS Planning Commissioner position is still available. The qualification for this position is to be a rural resident that lives out of Fargo or West Fargo ET areas.