PC 36-12

Aaron Hanson Subdivision

Preliminary and Final Plat

12/05/2012

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Applicant

Aaron Hanson

20612 US HWY 169

Lake Crystal, MN 56055

Request Request for approval of preliminary and final plats of Aaron Hanson Subdivision, a replat of Lot

2, Block 1 and a portion of Outlot A all in Ogren Estates. The proposal will reclassify the

portion of Outlot A as a buildable portion of Lot 1 Block 1 of the proposed Aaron Hanson

Subdivision. No additional residential development is included in the proposal. The property is

zoned Agricultural and is located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 19, Southbend

Township.

Legal Description As defined on the Plat of Aaron Hanson Subdivision.

Zoning Agricultural

General Project Description and Property History The property involved is currently part of the Ogren Estates Subdivision. Ogren Estates was

platted in 2003. The applicant owns Lot 2 Block 1of Ogren Estates and a part of Outlot A of

Ogren Estates that was created in 2009.

The applicant’s original request was for a permit to construct a personal storage building on his

property. The desired location is currently platted as an outlot. In the County Code of

Ordinances, the definition of an outlot includes the following statement: Construction permits for

outlots will not be issued until the outlot has been granted development authority by the board of

commissioners via resubdivision…

Project Outcome If approved, the platting of Aaron Hanson Subdivision will remove the outlot status of the

western portion of the applicant’s property. This action will allow the applicant the opportunity

to apply for a construction permit for his intended personal storage building.

Existing Land Use, 1/4 Mile North: Lot 1 Block 1 of Ogren Estates which includes a residential dwelling and crop

land.

South: Crop land.

East: US Hwy 169 and crop land.

Northeast: US Hwy 169, County Road 117, one contractor business, a communications tower

and crop land.

West: The remaining portion of Outlot A of Ogren Estates and crop land.

PC 36-12

Aaron Hanson Subdivision

Preliminary and Final Plat

12/05/2012

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Access No change in access is proposed. Access is currently provided by an access to and from US

Hwy 169.

Land Use Plan The proposal does not conflict with the land use plan.

NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION

Topography The topography of the property is relatively flat with a slight slope from west to east.

Shoreland The property is not located within the Shoreland District. – see attachment A-5

Floodplain

There is no floodplain located on the property. – see attachment A-6

Township Review

The applicant has met with the Township. In an email dated November 26th

, the Township Clerk

indicated the Township Board has no issue with the request

Environmental Health Review – See attachment A-7.

Opinions

Based on the information submitted by the applicant, contained in this report, and as required in

Section 24-47 (f) (l), of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances, the following opinions have

been developed for this request:

1. That the proposed subdivision conforms with the county land use plan.

2. That the proposed subdivision conforms with the county subdivision ordinance.

3. That the proposed subdivision will not degrade the water quality of the county.

4. That the proposed subdivision will not adversely increase the quantity of water runoff.

5. That soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed subdivision.

6. That the proposed subdivision does not create a potential pollution hazard.

7. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or are

being provided.

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8. That the proposed subdivision will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other

property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted.

9. That the establishment of the proposed subdivision will not impede the normal and orderly

development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for predominant uses in the area.

RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plats of Aaron Hanson Subdivision, a

one lot subdivision contingent upon the following conditions:

1. The developer of the residential parcel acknowledges and understands the following

cautionary disclosure from the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances, Division 2. Agricultural

District, Section 24-111 Purpose, Subpart (b) Agricultural operations. Said disclosure states:

Through the adoption of this subsection, the board of commissioners is expressing its intent to

enhance and encourage agricultural operations within the boundaries of the county. The county

will view the agriculture district as a zone in which land is used for commercial agricultural

production. Owners of property, residents, other users of property in the agriculture zone, and

neighboring properties adjacent to the agriculture zone may be subjected to inconvenience or

discomfort arising from normal and accepted agricultural practices and operations including, but

not limited to; noise, odors, dust, operation of aircraft and late night operation of farm

machinery, the storage and application of manure, fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides and

pesticides associated with normal agricultural operations. Owners of property, residents, other

users of property in the agriculture zone, and neighboring properties adjacent to the agriculture

zone, should be prepared to accept such inconveniences or discomfort from normal operations,

and are hereby put on official notice, pursuant to Minn. Stats. ch. 561.19, that this declaration

may prevent them from obtaining a legal judgment against such normal operations.

2. Approved final plat must be recorded within 12 months of receiving final approval from the

Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners. Final approval shall become null and void

12 months after approval, unless the subdivider applies for and is granted an extension of time by

the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners as set forth in section 20-155, pertaining

to extensions of time

3. Any discrepancies with the County Mapping or Recorders office must be resolved prior to

recordation of the plat.

4. Construction and septic permits (if needed) will be obtained prior to commencement of any

future construction activities.

5. If within the proposed subdivision any additional Right-of-way (ROW) is ever accepted by a

government agency for public road purposes, that government agency need not pay for that

ROW, either by negotiated purchase or through eminent domain action.

Attachments: A1 Location map

A2 Aerial Photo

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A3 Preliminary Plat

A4 Final Plat

A5 Shoreland Map

A6 Floodplain Map

A7 Environmental Health Review

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Prepared By: Blue Earth CountyEnvironmental ServicesNovember 2012

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BLUE EARTH COUNTYENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Government Center, 410 South Fìfth StreetP.O. Box 3566, Mankato, Minnesota 56002-3566

Phone: (507) 304-4381 Fax: (507) 304-4431

Environmental Health Section - Planning Application Reviews

Date Printed: November 27,2012

Property Owner: HANSON AARON

ParcelNumber: R50.08.19.376.007

Permit Number: PL20l2l06

Applicant: HANSON AARON

File ID: PC36-12

Application Description: Request for approval of preliminary and fìnal plats of Aaron Hanson Subdivision, a replat ofLot 2, Block I and a portion of Outlot A all in Ogren Estates. The proposal will reclassi$ theportion of Outlot A as a buildable portion of Lot I Block I of the proposed Aaron Hanson

Subdivision. No additional residential development is included in the proposal, The propertyis zoned Agriculturaland is located in the SE l/4 ofthe SW l/4 of Sectiort 19, SouthbendTownship.

Septic ReviewStatus: Complete - Comments Received

Comments: The preliminary plat shows an alternate drainfìeld location in close proximity to the systeminstalled in 2009. That system is still under the original certificate of compliance. There are noadditional requirements at this time. potterness I l/15/2012 9:32 AM

Well ReviewStatus: Complete - Comments Received

Comments: The proposal is to add a small area onto and existing lot which will make the existing outlotsmaller. This proposal will not negatively impact the current well situation on the affectedDroperties. s,rant l lll5/2012 9:19 AM

Wetland ReviewStatus: Complete - Comments Received

Comments: BEC has received the wetland boundary determination application and report from R. J. Hanna& Associates for this plat. No wetlands were determined to be on the site. BEC agreed with thedetermination but have not issued the Notice of Decision yet however, the notice will be forapproval. S. Feser ll/1912012 4:30 PM