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<br />Planning Commission/ August 28, 2025 <br />Page 7 of 13 <br />Mr. Oshaughnessy commented on the restrictions of lot three because of the location of the power <br />lines and noted that he would not want to further restrict the home placement for that lot. <br /> <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that staff understand that the power line easement cuts up <br />the proposed lot, but did not believe that reducing that lot size by ten to 20 feet would impact the <br />ability to build a home. Similarly, he did not believe that the other proposed lot would be impacted <br />by slightly reducing the width. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peters asked and received confirmation that the applicant will be keeping the pole <br />barn. <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson asked and received confirmation that a variance would not be required if <br />the applicant followed the staff suggestion shown in red on the map. <br /> <br />Commissioner Musgrove asked if there were any thoughts on having one access to 47, which could <br />provide access to lots one, two, and three. <br /> <br />Mr. Oshaughnessy commented that he does not like easements as they create problems for <br />landowners and therefore does not want a shared entrance. <br /> <br />Duwayne Skoglund, 5801 170th Lane, stated that he is opposed to the applicant doing anything. <br />He stated that this is the fourth time the applicant has proposed something that would include a <br />variance. He noted a previous request for an organic farm, another to build a second home, and <br />now a request to create four lots. He stated that he appreciates honest people, and the applicant <br />has not done anything to hold by his word to have one home with an organic farm. He believed <br />that the applicant should have been honest from the beginning, that he had plans to develop over <br />20 years. <br /> <br />Diane Weber, 5450 173rd Avenue NW, stated that she had concerns about how the septic systems <br />and wells would be managed. She commented that there has always been one road in and out of <br />the neighborhood and would prefer not to have an entrance coming off 47. She commented that <br />there is a lot of wildlife in the area and wants to ensure that they are protected. She asked if the <br />next stage would be to develop the land behind this area. She commented on poor construction <br />management that has occurred on one lot in the area, not related to this request. <br /> <br />Planning Manager Larson provided additional information on the review and inspection that <br />occurs for septic systems. <br /> <br />Ms. Weber asked if there is a required distance from the power lines for buildings. <br /> <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that the power lines lie within a 175-foot easement where <br />buildings cannot be placed. He noted that anything more significant than a driveway or sports <br />court would need the approval of the power company. <br /> <br />Ms. Weber asked for information on access and commented on the poor road condition. She asked <br />if there would be a plan for reconstruction of the road as part of this request. She noted that the