HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning 07-24-01 AMENDED AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
FROM: Ronald Raymond, Chairman
COMMITTEE TITLE: Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee
DATE: Tuesday, July 24, 2001
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: St. Croix County Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES:
Hearings :
Minor Subdivisions
Major Subdivisions -
Final
Duck Pond Escape — Richmond
Field Haven — Hudson
River Place — Star Prairie
Rush Wood Point - Rush River
Scenic Hills — Hudson
Preliminary
Cedar Villa — Town of Troy
Grandview Estates — Town of Somerset
Zoning Business
1. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report
2. Violations and Citations
3. Municipal Plats
4. Discussion — Modifications to Tower Ordinance
5. Rezoning scheduling
6. Pending rezoning decisions
7. Town of Stanton Escrow Account Request
8. Discussion — Letter from Carpenter Nature Center *
9. Discussion — Exclusive Ag District *
Zoning, Planning and Parks Business
1. Personnel Requests
2. Budgets
3. Status Reports
Capitol Outlay Plan
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
SUBMITTED BY: St. Croix County Zoning Office
DATE: July 19, 2001
COPIES TO: County Board Office Committee Members
County Clerk News Media/Notice Board
* CANCELLATIONS/ CHANGES /ADDITIONS
MINUTES
PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI
July 24, 2001
Present Supervisors Ron Raymond, Linda Luckey, Art Jensen, and Buck Malick
Staff: Steve Fisher, Mary Jenkins, Debbie Zimmermann, Ellen Denzer, David Fodroczi, Fran
Bleskacek. Others: Ron Johnson, Doug Zahler, Joe Granberg, William M. Findlay, Jason Paukner,
Allen Schlipp, Cyril Cernohous, Gloria Wahrenbrock
Excused Absent: Supervisor Gerald Larson
Chairman Raymond called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Jensen moved, seconded by Malick
and carried, to adopt the agenda.
Minutes/ Meeting Dates: Raymond said the next meeting is tomorrow night at the Government
Center in Hudson. Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve the minutes from the May 8
and 29 June 6 12 and 18th and July 12 meetings. Motion carried.
Minor Subdivisions See Attachment A
Major Subdivisions See Attachment B
A discussion was held on road numbers versus road names for St. Croix County. Dave Fodroczi
said that the current process has been in place for 15 years. Two or three towns want named
roads, the rest want street and avenue numbers. The existing roads with names will remain. The
Committee feels that there is a good system in place and would like to see it remain the same.
The street and avenue numbers are important for emergency vehicles to find the locations. It was
noted that River Falls works with two systems for emergency services, as the River Falls area is
split by two counties.
The Committee recessed from 10:20 a.m. to 10:35 a.m.
Rezonings
Roquette Rezoning: Fisher updated the committee and stated that this is for a rezoning from Ag
to Ag -ll in the Town of Eau Galle. The request was heard on July 18, 2001 and was tabled.
Discussion held. Motion by Jensen, second by Malick and carried to approve and move forward
to the County Board based on the following findings:
1. The land is in the rural planning area and is an appropriate use.
2. Approximately a quarter of the parcel is identified on the potentially productive
agriculture map.
3. Approximately half the parcel is identified on the primary environmental corridor map.
4. The site is presently crop and pastureland with some woods and two intermittent
drainageways.
5. The surrounding land uses include 40 -acre hobby farms and large active farms.
6. The land around the parcel is zoned ag- residential to the south and west and exclusive ag
to the north and east.
7. The proposed use of the land for one homesite fits the policies of the County Plan.
8. Ag II zoning would allow 1 house per 20 acres for a total of two possible sites.
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9. The existing access to the site is too narrow to meet county standards for more than one
home site. The parcel cannot be further subdivided without adequate access consisting of
66 -foot right -of -way.
10. The whole site shows limiting soils for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS).
These soil limitations likely preclude a second homesite on the property.
Krampert Rezoning: Fisher updated the Committee that the hearing on this rezoning was held on
July 18, 2001 to rezone 40 acres from Ag to Ag -II. Discussion held on Stanton Town Standards for
Rezoning out of Exclusive Agriculture, and the fact that the Town only allows one lot to be rezoned
if over 50 percent of the site is made up of prime soils. Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to
approve rezoning and forward to the County Board of one lot of 20 acres (North Lot) to be rezoned
from Ag to Ag -II, consistent with the Town of Stanton requirements, and based on the following
findings:
1. The Town of Stanton has recommended approval of the rezoning request, stating that Wis.
Stat. 91.77 has been met.
2. The request generally conforms to the County Plan.
3. The land is in the rural planning area and is an appropriate use.
4. Approximately half the parcel is identified on the potentially productive agriculture map.
5. Approximately 2/3 of the parcel is identified on the primary environmental corridor map.
6. The site is cropland.
7. Environmental features include a large, closed depression with year -round water,
intermittent drainageway, an old borrow site and a steeply sloped ridge.
8. The surrounding land uses are all large, active farms. Generally the area has excellent soils.
9. The land around the parcel is zoned exclusive ag.
10. The proposed use of the land for two homesites fits the policies of the County Plan and is
somewhat compatible with the area. One homesite would be better.
11. The Town Board has recommended approval of the rezoning on the condition that the
parcel is not over 50 percent prime soils, which is defined as Classes 1, 2, or 3 as classified
by the Soil Capability Classification System. The determination of soil classes is to be
made by the St. Croix County Conservationist, Bob Heise. Data has been provided that the
site consists of over 50 percent prime soils.
12. The Town letter states that if over 50 percent of the site is prime soils, then one lot of 20
acres is all that should be rezoned to Ag -II.
Merlin Frank Rezoning: This request was heard on June 6, 2001 to rezone 13.3 acres of
property from Ag to Ag/Residential. The Committee tabled a decision in this matter, pending
more information on soils. The Town of Stanton prohibits subdivision on prime farmland, with
the exception of one lot in 10 years. Fisher stated that 67% of the soils are Class 2 and 34% are
Class 4, making the soils predominantly prime farmland. Discussion held. The staff suggested
that the Town of Stanton needs to look at their ordinance, and get back to the Committee. The
Town's recommendation is inconsistent with their rezoning criteria set forth in their ordinance.
Fisher added that staff believes it is important to follow the rules set by the Town.
Motion by Malick, second by Luckey and carried to table indeterminately to allow the applicant
to work with the Town on other avenues to rezone this property. The committee would like to
hear from the Town again. They may need to look at changing their rules.
Cell Tower Ordinance: Malick handed out a copy of the revised proposed tower ordinance and
went over changes.
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The following individuals addressed the committee: Roger Behrens, representing Sprint, Steve
Mango, representing Qwest, Peter Beck, representing AT &T Wireless, Greg Korstad,
representing VoiceStream.
• Objections were made to proposed tower height limits. They believe that in some instances,
towers taller than 200 -feet are needed. They said that the number of towers could triple if
taller towers are not allowed and that it is almost impossible to co- locate on a tower 200 -feet
and less in height.
• Concerns with the 2 -mile visibility and bird migration zone from the St. Croix River.
• Objections to yearly reports to the county from the tower companies. They believe they have
very strict standards to follow, and reports should not be required, as would be redundant for
them to report to the county. The information is already in the file from the application.
Concerns were also raised that the tower companies are being singled out, and reports such as
this are not required for other areas of the ordinance. They believe the county should only
regulate the land use.
• A question was raised on existing towers, and if they would become non - conforming if
changes were made to them.
• The special exception permit should be for longer than two -years.
• Concerns were raised on the wording relating to notifying other local governments. They
suggest only adjoining or adjacent cities or towns, including across the St. Croix River.
• All tower representatives said they are willing to work with the County. They say it is
important to them to have towers in St. Croix County.
A discussion was held among the committee, which will look at some of the suggestions.
The committee recessed from 12:10 p.m. to 1:23 p.m. for lunch. Mr. Behrens, the attorney
representing Sprint, joined them for lunch to assure that no inappropriate discussion occurred.
The committee reconvened and discussion continued on the proposed tower ordinance. The
committee agreed that existing towers should not become non - conforming to prevent changes
(with the exception of making them taller). Discussion was held on changes to 17.82(1) and
17.87(4). Motion by Malick, second by Jensen and carried to forward to Corporation Counsel
for review, and then on to County Board for their approval.
Zoning Bills, Invoices and Revenue: Motion by Malick, second by Raymond and carried to
approve June bills in the amount of $6,249.62 and revenue in the amount of $61,988.40.
Violations and Citations:The Committee reviewed the status report of violations and citations.
At the next meeting, a complete report will be presented to the Committee.
Municipal Plats: The following plats were reviewed by the committee:
Willow River Ridge Second Addition in the NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 S13, T29N R20W, Village of North
Hudson. Motion by Luckey, second by Malick and carried to certify no objection to the plat,
except that no opinion is expressed about the adequacy of sewer service.
Peninsula Heights First Addition in the SW 1/4 S1 and the NW 1/4 S12 T30N R18 W, City of New
Richmond. Motion by Luckey, second by Jensen to certify no objection to the plat, except that
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no opinion is expressed about the adequacy of sewer service.
Paperjack Place in the NE 1/4 S 11 & NW 1/4 S12 T3ON R18W, City of New Richmond. Motion
by Malick, second by Luckey and carried to certify no objection to the plat, except that no
opinion is expressed about the adequacy of sewer service.
Somerset Villas in the SE 1/4 & SW 1/4 S3 T3ON R19W, Village of Somerset. Motion by Malick,
second by Luckey to certify no objection to the plat, except that no opinion is expressed about
the adequacy of sewer service.
Brigetta Place II in the SW 1/4 S22 T29N R18W, Village of Roberts. Motion by Jensen, second
by Malick to certify no objection to the plat, except that no opinion is expressed about the
adequacy of sewer service.
RiverHills in the NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 S36 T31N R19W, Village of Somerset (plus revision). Motion
by Malick, second by Luckey to certify no objection to the plat, except that no opinion is
expressed about the adequacy of sewer service.
Rezoning Scheduling: A rezoning hearing was scheduled for August 22 " at the Somerset Town
Hall in Somerset for the Hildebrant, Martell and Strese rezonings. All of these properties are
located in the Town of Somerset. The Committee directed the staff to contact the school district
notifying them of the proposed rezonings. These sites will be viewed by the Committee on the
next scheduled van tour.
Release of escrow funds for the Town of Stanton: Motion by Jensen, second by Malick and
carried to release escrow money in the amount of $1,000 for the Town of Stanton. The money
will be given to the City of New Richmond to put toward the multi - purpose pathway being
constructed.
Carpenter Nature Center: The Committee reviewed information that was sent to them by the
Carpenter Nature Center asking for the County's support for the application being filed for
Wisconsin Stewardship Funds from the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program. Motion by
Malick second by Raymond and carried to refer to Corporation Counsel to review and draft a
simple resolution for this matter. This item will be placed on the August 14 agenda for further
discussion.
Exclusive Ag District: Fisher went over the wording in the ordinance under Section 17.14 in
the Ag District, relating to interpretation of the 35 -acre lot size definition. Discussion held. The
Committee agrees with staff that a home should be allowed on a 35 -acre parcel in the Ag
District.
Capitol Outlay Plan: Dave Fodroczi went over Capitol Outlay plans for the Planning
Department. Discussion held. Motion by Malick, second by Raymond and carried to approve
the request for Capitol Outlay dedicated funds with $6,000 for a color printer in 2002 and
$40,000 for Contractual Services and Training for the period of 2002 through 2006.
Fisher presented Capitol Outlay plans for Zoning. Motion by Raymond, second by Jensen and
carried to approve Capital Outlay Plan as presented.
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° Announcements and Correspondence: Fisher indicated that staff had received verbal and
written correspondence from Jim Rusch, Registered Land Surveyor, indicating some concerns he
had with subdivision review and process. On advice from Corporation Counsel, a meeting will
be set up with Mr. Rusch, Raymond and Fisher to address concerns.
A letter was handed out to the Committee from the Town of Troy attorney, Gwen Kuchevar.
Fisher asked that the Committee review it and he would put it on the agenda for the meeting on
August 28 The Town of Troy has some ideas for outlot usage.
A letter from Dan Fedderly, Highway Commissioner for St. Croix County, was given to the
Committee regarding road inspections in the Towns of Troy and St. Joseph. This item will be
placed on the August 28 agenda for discussion.
Budget Items: A discussion was held by staff and Committee on how to proceed with the
workload in septic permits, now that the new position for the department was denied by the
Personnel Committee. It was suggested by Chuck Whiting that Zoning look into contracting out
this position. Fisher will put together a proposal and bringlit back to the Committee. Fisher
reminded the Committee that all information that has been received on a contracting position has
been more negative than positive. There is much concern about a conflict of interest in a position
such as this one.
Parks Department: A short discussion was held on reorganization of the parks staff and
personnel requests. This item will be placed on the July 25 agenda for further discussion.
Motion by Jensen, second by Malick and carried to adjourn at 3:40 p.m.
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ATTACHMENT A MINOR SUBDIVISIONS July 24, 2001
1. Owner: Bernard Seidling, Four Star Properties
Location: SE' /4 -NE 1/4 & NE '/4-SE %4, Section 4, T31N -R15W, Town of Forest, 3 lots
totaling 79.896 acres, original parcel 79.796 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Malick to approve. Motion carried.
2. Owner: Joseph and Judy Simon
Location: NW 1/4 -NW 1/4, Section 29, T31N -R17W, Town of Stanton, 2 lots totaling
24.02 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to approve. Motion carried.
3. Owner: Clyde and JoAnne Jacobson
Location: NE 1/4 - SE 1/4, Section 21, T28N -R17W, Town of Pleasant Valley, 1 lot
totaling 5.00 acres, original parcel, 81 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve. Motion carried.
4. Owner: Clyde and JoAnne Jacobson
Location: SE %4- NE' /4, Section 21, T28N -R17W, Town of Pleasant Valley, 1 lot
totaling 5.00 acres, original parcel, 81 acres
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to approve. Motion carried.
5. Owner: Tim Holldorf
Location: SW 1/4- NW 1/4 & SE 1/4- NW 1/4, Section 24, T38N -R15W, Town of Cady, 1
lot totaling 20.01 acres, original parcel, 80 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve. Motion carried.
6. Owner: James and Lory Hawkins, et al.
Location: NW 1/4 -NE1/4, Section 31, T29N -R17W, Town of Hammond, 1 lot totaling
3.00 acres, original parcel, 80 acres
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to approve. Motion carried.
7. Owner: Evan Vieregge
Location: NW 1/4-NW 1/4, Section 28 & NE ' /4 -NE 1/4, Section 29, T3ON -R16W, Town of
Emerald, 4 lots totaling 35.70 acres, original parcel, 35.70 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval : An erosion control plan must be
submitted and approved for each lot prior to construction on the lot.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with condition
recommended by staff. Motion carried.
8. Owner: Donald and Sharon Dykhouse
Location: SE 1/4 - NE' /4, Section 19, T29N -R16W, Town of Baldwin, 1 lot totaling 10.00
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Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to approve. Motion Carried..
9. Owner: Chris and Lorie Jensen
Location: SE 1/4-SE 1 /4, Section 11, T30N -R15W, Town of Glenwood, 1 lot totaling 19.49
acres, original parcel, 59 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with condition
recommended by staff. Motion carried.
10. Owner: Elizabeth Forrest
Location: SE 1 /4 -SE 1 /4, Section 25, T30N -R16W, Town of Emerald, 2 lots totaling
34.810 acres, original parcel, 34.810 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval.
Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Luckey to approve. Motion carried.
11. Owner: John and Patricia Miller
Location: SW 1 /4 -NW 1 /4 & SE 1 /4 -NW 1 /4, Section 14, T28N -R15W, Town of Cady, 4
lots totaling 57.52 acres, original parcel, 57.52 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to approve. Motion Carried.
12. Owner: Larry and Kim Parent
Location: SE 1 /4 -NE 1/4, Section 22, T29N -R19W, Town of Hudson, 3 lots totaling 9.54
acres, original parcel, 9.54 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the
County Surveyor's Dept.; 2) The joint access for Lots 2 and 3 must be constructed to
County standards to the point where it divides for the separate lots.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Raymond to approve. Motion carried.
13. Owner: Burleigh Larson
Location: NE 1 /4 -NW 1 /4, Section 24, T30N -R16W, Town of Emerald, 1 lot totaling 7.18
acres, original parcel 392 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to approve. Motion carried.
14. Owner: Dennis and Mary Beth Raddatz
Location: GL 5 & 6, Section 3, T31N -R18W, Town of Star Prairie, 2 lots totaling 22.5
acres, original parcel, 22.5 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval : map revisions (satisfied prior to
meeting).
Committee Action: Motion by Luckey, second by Jensen to approve with General
Notice Statement to be placed on the plat. Motion carried.
15. Owner: Gerald Kieckhofer
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. • Location: SW 1/4- SW 1/4 & NE 1/4 - NW 1/4 , Section 7, T30N -R18W, Town of
Richmond, 4 lots totaling 13.6 acres, original parcel 239.5 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: map revisions (satisfied prior to
meeting).
Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Raymond to approve. Motion
carried.
16. Owner: Mary and Louis Schaar
Location: SE 1/4- NW 1/4 & NE 1/4 - SE 1/4, Section 29, T31N -R18W, Town of Star
Prairie, 4 lots totaling 8.45 acres, original parcel 8.45 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: map revisions (satisfied prior to
meeting). Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with
condition the joint accesses for Lots 4 and 5, and Lots 6 and 7 must be constructed to
County standards to the point where it divides for the separate lots. Motion carried.
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ATTACHMENT B MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS July 24, 2001
1. Duck Pond Escape - Final
Owner: P.C. Collova Builders, Inc.
Location: Section 33, Town of Richmond, 25 lots totaling 59.74 acres
Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the
County Surveyor's Dept.; 2) Proof that applicable DNR permits have been obtained.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with conditions
recommended by staff.
2. Field Haven - Final
Owner: LaCasse Development, Inc.
Location: Section 14, Town of Hudson, 7 lots totaling 19.866 acres.
Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) Proof of a storm -water discharge
permit must be submitted.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey, to approve with the following
conditions: 1) Proof of a storm -water discharge permit must be submitted; 2) Note to be
placed on the map indicating that the plat is in a special well construction area; 3) The
General Notice Statement is to be placed on the map.
3. River Place — Final'
Owner: LaCasse Development, Inc.
Location: Section 11, Town of Star Prairie, 30 Lots + 1 outlot totaling 77.78 acres
Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the
County Surveyor's Dept. ; 2) Proof of Chapter 30 DNR permit must be submitted; 3) The
roads must be numbered by the County Planning Department, not named.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with conditions
recommended by staff and condition that the General Notice Statement is to be added to
the plat. Motion carried.
4. Rush Wood Point — Final
Owner: William and Ann Findlay
Location: Section 13, Town of Rush River, 6 lots totaling 39.97 acres
Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) The cul de sac road must be
numbered by the Planning Department, not named.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with condition
recommended by staff. Motion carried.
5. Scenic Hills — Final
Owner: Carriage Homes XXI, Inc. (Richard and Janet Pearson)
Location: Section 25, Town of Hudson, 72 lots totaling 229.27 acres
Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the
County Surveyor's Dept.; 2) Proof of applicable DNR permits must be submitted.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey approve with conditions
recommended by staff and condition that the General Notice Statement be placed on the
plat. Motion carried.
6. Cedar Villas — Preliminary
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Owner: Cyril and Patricia Cemohous Trust
Location: Section 8, Town of Troy, 7 lots plus 2 outlots
Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Title to lands required to dedicate
public roads must be obtained prior to submittal of final plat. If title is not received, any
preliminary approval given shall be null and void; 2) Financial guarantees equal to 120%
of the construction bid are required for erosion control and road construction. A written
estimate must accompany the guarantee; 3) No construction, including earth moving,
shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees; a construction waiver may
be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 4) The County Highway Department
and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified 3 days prior to
construction beginning; 5) DNR approval to be obtained.
Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to table the request until road
issues are determined, and committee views the property. The committee stated that they
have the right to view the property as they are to take into consideration the health and
safety of everyone in making their decision. There have been some issues raised by
neighbors that should be addressed before a final decision is made. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Grandview Estates — Preliminary
Owner: Mike Germain, Grand Properties
Location: Section 2, Town of Somerset, 17 lots totaling 60.92 acres
Staff Recommendation: Final road plan approval was received prior to the meeting.
Conditional approval: 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of the construction bid are
required for erosion control and road construction. A written estimate must accompany
the guarantee; 2) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to
approval of the financial guarantees; a construction waiver may be granted provided the
guarantees are approved; 3) The County Highway Dept. and the Land and Water
Conservation Dept. must be notified 3 days prior to the beginning of construction; 4)
Applicable DNR permits to be obtained.
Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to approve with conditions
recommended by staff. Motion carried.
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