04 - April 25, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Packet

MOTION, passed Dr. Mahoney moved, and Mr. Gohdes seconded to accept the findings and recommendations of staff and recommend approval to the County Commission of the subdivision application as the proposal meets the goals and objectives of the Cass County Comprehensive Plan, the Cass County Highway Access Plan, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, the Cass County Subdivision Ordinance and all other applicable regulations. 4. Hearing on an application requesting a Minor Subdivision Plat of FMD-Berlin Subdivision located in Sections 24, 25, and 36, Township 142 North, Range 49 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Berlin Township, Cass County, North Dakota. Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. The applicant is seeking approval of a minor subdivision entitled FMD-Berlin Subdivision to plat a three (3) Lot subdivision of approximately 594 acres. According to the applicant, the subdivision is requested to plat the diversion channel. The proposed ownership and maintenance responsibility of the subdivision will be public. Mr. Hansen read a letter of concern from Mr. Jim Krogh. Mr. Krogh’s concern is the consolidation of tracts of land acquired by the FM Diversion Authority. He would like any excess land to be turned back into productive agricultural land use. He is concerned that future replatting of Diversion land will permanently be turned over to a group that has little concern for the future use of small tracts of unused land. Mr. Bakkegard said that they will not know what is needed until construction is completed. There will be a replatting process that will go through proper design processes in which time the Diversion Authority will look more closely to ensure everything is correctly connected. Mr. Dodd did thank Mr. Krogh for keeping a close eye on this property and bringing up any concerns. Mr. Gust indicated that he appreciates the work being done with the platting process of the diversion areas. There were no additional public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mr. Veit moved, and Mr. Olson seconded to accept the findings and recommendations of staff and recommend approval to the County Commission of the subdivision application as the proposal meets the goals and objectives of the Cass County Comprehensive Plan, the Cass County Highway Access Plan, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, the Cass County Subdivision Ordinance and all other applicable regulations. 5. Hearing for the purpose of presenting the 2023 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Summary and for public input on the Cass County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Mr. Hansen summarized the 2023 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. The plan covers the Highway Department main facility. Culvers covered under the permit are within the city of Fargo jurisdiction. The facility map will require updates to the remodel and expansion of office space. No action is required to be taken.