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City Planner McCann replied that the normal process would address any concerns, as engineering <br />holds the expertise in that area, not planning staff. <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated that if the variance and sketch plan were to be approved, <br />engineering would then ensure that drainage would not impact adjacent properties. <br />City Planner McCann confirmed that one condition of approval would be to address the concerns <br />and comments of staff. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked if the variance were to be approved but the project not move forward, <br />the smaller lot sizes would then be allowed for something going forward. <br />City Planner McCann noted that the variance could be tied to the approval of the plat. <br />Commissioner Hunt commented that he is satisfied with the answers that have been provided, <br />noting that there are not many properties in this area holding to the 2.5-acre lot size and therefore <br />he supports the variance. He stated that he would agree with tying the approval of the variance to <br />the approval of the preliminary plat. <br />Commissioner VanScoy commented that the lot sizes proposed would be similar to all other lots <br />in this area with the exception of the lots to the north. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if this would be reviewed by the Lower Rum River Water <br />Management Organization (LRRWMO). <br />City Planner McCann replied that the LRRWMO review would not be triggered by this request. <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to adopt Resolution #22- <br />232 Approving a Variance to Minimum Lot Size for Cedar Acres, contingent upon approval of <br />preliminary plat and sketch plan. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Commissioners VanScoy, Peters, Anderson, Gengler, and Hunt. <br />Voting No: Chairperson Bauer. Absent: Commissioner Walker. <br />Chairperson Bauer commented that he is not comfortable with the drainage without additional <br />review by engineering. <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to recommend that City <br />Council adopt Resolution #22-233 Approving a Sketch Plan and Preliminary Plat for Cedar Acres, <br />with a real focus for engineering to consider drainage. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Commissioners VanScoy, Anderson, Gengler, Hunt, and Peters. <br />Voting No: Chairperson Bauer. Absent: Commissioner Walker. <br />Planning Commission/ October 27, 2022 <br />Page 5 of 10 <br />