10 - October 27, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Packet

Planning Commission Minutes – August 18, 2022 2 2. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Plat of Jahnke Second Subdivision located in Section 3, Township 138 North, Range 52 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Maple River Township, Cass County North Dakota. The applicant is seeking approval of a minor subdivision entitled Jahnke Second Subdivision to plat a one (1) Lot subdivision of approximately 4.463 acre. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested to create a lot for a house to be built on. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be private. The subdivision will use an existing 42nd St SE road access, ditches for storm sewer conveyance, rural water, and on-site septic systems for wastewater treatment. Ms. Puppe explained that a variance request was received by the Planning office on 9/21/22 and provided the Planning Commissioners a copy for review. There are two houses and one new house on the parcel. There is a fourth house on the parcel but is inhabitable. A variance is requested to allow three residences within a tract of land that is less than 120 acres, the rest is agricultural with no plans for development. Mr. Belter an adjacent property owner initially did not want to sign the deed restriction because he wants the family to be able to build. Upon hearing no further public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, tabled Dr. Mahoney moved, and Commissioner Scherling to table this application until October meeting for time for applicant to look at existing land owned to try to satisfy the deed restriction requirements. On a roll call vote with all in favor, motion carried. 3. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Plat of Groucho’s Corner Subdivision located in Section 14, Township 139 North, Range 51 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Durbin Township, Cass County North Dakota. Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. The applicant is seeking approval of a minor subdivision entitled Groucho’s Corner Subdivision to plat a one (1) Lot subdivision of approximately 17.89 acres. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested to split the existing pastureland off from the ag land and add it to the farmstead. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be private. The subdivision will use an existing 38th St SE road access, ditches for storm sewer conveyance, public water, and on-site septic systems for wastewater treatment. Mr. Gohdes said that this is a neighbor of his. This area has wetlands and the applicant is wanting to add pasturelands and will not be adding any structures. Mr. Gust asked if this will be platted as a single lot. Ms. Puppe confirmed it would be. Upon hearing no further public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mr. Bertsch moved, and Ms. Schipper seconded to accept the findings and recommend approval to the County Commission with any conditions outlined by the County Planner.