11-12- December 9 Planning Commission Meeting Packet

2. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Hickson 2nd Subdivision (NW ¼ of Section 24, Township 137 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 Hickson 2nd Subdivision to replat a two (2) Lot subdivision of approximately 0.32 acres. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested to replat lots 11 and 12 to allow for sale of buildings and respective lots. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be public. The subdivision will use 1st Avenue for road access, ditches for storm sewer conveyance and rural water. Mr. Benson stated that Hickson is an old townsite not incorporated into a city and it is the reason they are going through the planning process. Ms. Puppe said that the township has approved setbacks, and it is not strictly residential and survey pins are accurate. Mr. Bertsch asked if there have been any neighbor discussions. Mr. Nelson said he has spoken to a few, but there are no direct neighbors. He said this will be a big improvement to the neighborhood. Upon hearing no further public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mr. Bertsch moved and Mr. Monson seconded to accept the findings and recommend approval to the County Commission with any conditions outlined by the County Planner. On a roll call vote with all in favor, motion carried. 3. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Plat of Score Residence Subdivision (SE ¼ of Section 34, Township 138 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 of a minor subdivision entitled Score Subdivision to plat a one (1) Lot subdivision of approximately 7.95 acres. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested to plat an existing Auditor’s Lot created in 1986 to build a house and shop on. The applicant was bought out by the FM Diversion and this parcel was agreed upon between both parties to be built on. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be pri9vate. The subdivision will use an existing County Road 21 road access, ditches for storm sewer conveyance, rural water, and on-site septic systems for wastewater treatment. Mr. Dodds started by describing the Diversion process in general. He said that there are 70 homes that needs to be bought. There are offers being made and ensuring comparable sites can