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<br />Commissioner Surma asked who would be the builder for this project. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson explained he would serve as the developer and reported the seven lots would be sold <br />to builders. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nosan recommended the three-acre lot having the driveway moved to the north. <br />She stated she was supportive of the development overall. <br /> <br />5.08: Public Hearing: Consider Ordinance #17-04 Amending Irrigation Requirements <br />(Project #17-104) <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 8:58 p.m. <br /> <br />Presentation <br /> <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating during the early part of this year, the <br />Environmental Policy Board (EPB) discussed a potential ordinance amendment regarding <br />irrigation requirements for multi-family and commercial/industrial developments. The intention <br />originally was simply to eliminate the City Code requirement that in-ground irrigation systems be <br />installed in all multi-family and commercial/industrial projects. However, based on information <br />received at their January meeting from a guest speaker, the EPB directed Staff to revise <br />the Ordinance so that it also stipulates that if an irrigation system is installed (including single <br />family parcels), it shall be equipped with a rain sensor (per state statute) as well as one or more <br />water efficient technologies. This could include, but would not be limited to, a smart controller, <br />soil moisture sensor(s), and/or an evapotranspiration (ET) sensor(s). This provides enough <br />flexibility so that as future advances in water efficient irrigation technologies are developed, it will <br />not require additional ordinance amendments. Staff reviewed the request further with the <br />Commission and recommended approval. <br /> <br />Citizen Input <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Nosan asked if a residential homeowner needed a permit to install an irrigation <br />system. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson stated this was required by the State of Minnesota. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Anderson, Surma, Brauer, <br />Gengler, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner VanScoy. <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 6, 2017 <br />Page 10 of 12 <br /> <br />