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Planning Commission Minutes—January 24, 2019 1 <br /> <br />CASS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 24, 2019 1. MEETING TO ORDER A meeting of the Cass County Planning Commission was called to order on January <br />24, 2019, at 7:00 AM in the Vector Control Conference Room with members present as <br />follows: Todd Ellig, Kevin Fisher, David Gust, Ken Lougheed, Brad Olson, Keith Monson and Duane Breitling. Dr. Tim Mahoney was absent. Also present were County Planner Barrett Voigt; Assistant County Engineer Tom Soucy; Cass County landowner Paul Schulz; Brian Hoffart of Minnkota Power Cooperative; Todd Weber, Gill Township <br />Supervisor and Steve Link, Pifer’s Auction & Realty. <br /> 2. MINUTES, APPROVED <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Gust moved and Mr. Olson seconded to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2018, meeting as presented. Motion carried. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Introduction of new County Planner, Barrett Voigt Mr. Voigt introduced himself and gave a brief rundown of his background and <br />previous experience. b. Appointment of Keith Monson to the Road Advisory Committee <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Ellig moved and Mr. Breitling seconded to appoint Mr. Monson to the Road Advisory Committee. Motion carried. <br /> 4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS a. Subdivision application and variance request– Minor Subdivision in Warren Township Mr. Lougheed opened the public hearing. <br /> Mr. Voigt provided an overview of an application for a minor subdivision entitled Warren Substation Subdivision and variance request for a proposed electrical substation without transferring development rights as required by the Cass County Subdivision Ordinance Section 308. The said tract is located in part of the Northwest Quarter of <br />Section 16, Warren Township. Mr. Voigt stated that the land will be purchased by Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. in order to replace a substation located directly to the north of the property. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: <br />1. Dedication of right of way at the following locations prior to recording the proposed certificate of survey: a. North property line along County Highway 6: From statutory 33 feet of right of way line to 100-foot distance from property line, b. West property line along County Highway 15: From 65-foot right of way <br />line to 100-foot distance from property line.