Susan Hoffer

The meeting included consideration of four applications. The Commission approved a plat application for Norman Sollid on behalf of Arlo Erickson for a single-family residence in Hilton Township, based on township and Water Board recommendations. A second application by Marjorie Arnold for plats in Mayland Township, intended for sale, was also approved, incorporating recommendations from the Township, Water Board, and County Recorder's Office regarding a legal revision. A subdivision plat application from Joan Beardsley in Sawyer Township to correct an encroachment was approved. Finally, the Commission voted to deny a special use permit application for Municipal Communications in Mayland Township concerning the creation of a family cemetery, adhering to the township's recommendation for denial. The Commission also approved moving the regular September meeting from September 19, 2019, to Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

The meeting involved the election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the commission. The commission decided to continue holding meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. for 2019. Key agenda items included tabling a plat application for Brian Keller pending township comments, and approving a Special Use Permit for Nolan Stromberg for conducting a commercial coating business. Updates were provided regarding the Ruso Wind Farm Project, noting that Southern Power submitted applications, and an update on the Comprehensive Plan, which is in final draft form with public input meetings scheduled for February.

The Planning Commission agenda for April 21, 2016, involved multiple applications for plat approvals, including several outlots in Newman Township, New Prairie Township, and Waterford Township, all subject to potential storm water management plan requirements from the Ward County Water Resource Board. One application involved a property in Waterford Township where subdivision is generally restricted, though an exception applied. Additionally, an application for a special use permit in McKinley Township to operate a sanitation company storage site was discussed, which was previously recommended for denial by the Planning Commission but sent back for reconsideration by the County Commission. Another application required a variance request concerning lot access restrictions based on Ward County Zoning Ordinance. The document also references minutes from the March 17, 2016 meeting, which included approvals for plat applications in Sawyer, Surrey, and Kirkelie Townships, and a public hearing regarding the McKinley Township special use permit application.

The agenda for the meeting included multiple applications for plat approval across various townships, such as Maryland, Mayland, Rolling Green, and Des Lacs, many of which noted recommendations or lack of response from the respective Township Boards and recommendations from the Ward County Water Resource Board regarding stormwater management plans. There were also applications for a special use permit in Hilton Township for a temporary employee campsite related to a Highway 23 NDDOT project, and an application for a variance in Rice Lake Township concerning converting a garage to a habitable structure where the floor level is below the required flood plain elevation. Other business included a discussion about building density restrictions near Minot Air Force Base and a report on findings related to construction crews' campers parked on private property in Hilton Township, which raised fire threat and disturbance concerns.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes a tabled item concerning John Carlson's application for an Outlot Plat and Variance, which involves creating a 0.53-acre Outlot 29 that does not meet the 2-acre minimum. There are two second readings for variances related to Larry and Tami Spiros' property concerning front and side yard setbacks on lake front property. The regular agenda includes first readings for two separate Subdivision Plat applications by John and Nicole Carlson: one to combine lots into a single larger lot (Sandy Beach 5th Addition) and another to combine multiple smaller lots into two larger lots (Sandy Beach 6th Addition). Discussion topics from previous meetings referenced include the review of proposed county ordinances, the Weed Management Plan requirement for Excavation and Surface Mining permits, and the approval of special use permits.