01-January 26, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Packet

Planning Commission Minutes – October 27, 2022 2 a shed and grain bins have been moved. He said he did not think he needed a subdivision application because the lot has an address. The house has been built to 891’ at the lowest point and the flood plain is to be built to 888.2’ and the basement is flood proof. Mr. Lougheed asked if Harwood Township issued a flood plain permit. Ms. Puppe said that the township has submitted a document to FEMA. Mr. Gust said that 50 years ago the ground being stable was not an issue, but what about 50 years in the future? Mr. Lilleberg said there could be verbiage in the deed stating that the current resident is ineligible for future buyouts. Ms. Puppe is looking into the potential of this option. Mr. Lilleberg does admit that he has made mistakes in the process but wants to make it right. Mr. Gust said Harwood Township has a history of not going through the correct process, and that since Mr. Lilleberg is a supervisor for Harwood Township, that now he knows there is more to this process. Ms. Puppe said the county is looking at different options for the geotechnical study as the cost is upwards of $30,000. She said Mr. Jason Benson is looking into getting a breakdown of the cost to see where costs may be reduced, yet still meeting requirements of the subdivision ordinance. The county will continue to work with Mr. Lilleberg on the various options to get the geotechnical study completed with the potential of an agreement between the county and Lilleberg. Upon hearing no additional public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, tabled Mr. Gust moved and Mr. Gohdes seconded to table the item until March 2023 or until the geotechnical study has been completed. On a roll call vote with all in favor, motion carried. 2. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Plat of Wheatland Colony Subdivision located in Section 31, Township 140 North, Range 55 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Tower Township, Cass County North Dakota. Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. The applicant is seeking approval of a minor subdivision entitled Wheatland Colony Subdivision to plat a four (4) Lot subdivision of approximately 160 acres. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested split the property into four developable parcels to separate each use. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be private. The subdivision will use an existing 36th St SE road access, ditches for storm sewer conveyance, rural water, and on-site lagoons for wastewater treatment. Upon hearing no public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mr. Gust moved, and Mr. Gohdes 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 Richard Family Farm Subdivision located in Section 36, Township 139 North, Range 52 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Everest Township, Cass County North Dakota. Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing.