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MINUTES OF THE OKONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moadav, Jaac 18.2001____________ («7) MZOI-2685 JOHN CULLITON, 1131 WILDHURST TRAIL, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 8:56 p.m. - 9:04 p.m. John Culliton. Applicant, and Steve Dchnke. Brenshcll Homes, were present. Tlic Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Gaffron slated the Applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to approve land alteration on the property in c.xccss of 500 cubic yards to construct golf Ices and greens. The tecs and greens are proposed to be located on the rear of the property behind the residence. The owner lives in the residence and will use fill from ntad construction at Wildhurst W oods, an adjacent subdivision. The Applicant has agreed to remove the fill if the land alteration is denied. The fill w ill not change the hardcover coverage on the property. The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has made certain recommendations which are contained in his June 11. 2001 letter and are outlined in the June 11,2001 Planner's Report Gaffron suggested the Applicant submit a dmin.igc area map be submitted prior to this matter proceeding to the City Council. GalTron noted Staff has determined that any obstruction to views to the north and east is not an issue since City Codes do not protect views for the Brenshell Home properties. Staff has also reviewed whether the property is located in or near to a bluff area and hits determined that it does not meet the necessary criteria t»» be considered as a bluff area. Hie Applicant is also required to have the plans reviewed and approved by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit prov ided the Applicant submits a plan that addresses the concerns raised in the City Engineer’s letter for review and approval prior to paxeeding to the City Council Bchnke stated he has already directed his engineers to prepare a spliced map for the City Engineer’s review and to prepare the drainage calculations. Behnke stated he is not opposed to this project impacting the v iews of the residences located in the Brenshell Home development Behnke stated the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District does not act on any plan until they receive preliminary approval from the City. There were no public comments regarding this application Lindquist moved. Smith secondctl, to rccommcmJ approval of Application 601-2685, John Culliton, 1131 Wildhurst Trail, graatiag of a eonditioBal use pcimit to approve laud alteration in cicess of 500 cubic yards to construct golf tees and greens, subject to the conditions outlined in the June 11,2001 Pbnncr’s Report VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. PAGE 20