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City of Centerville <br /> Planning and Zoning Commission <br /> September 7, 2010 <br /> property owners the maximum flexibility in use or sale of their property. It was pointed <br /> out that the message from P &Z should be positive and carefully explained the benefits to <br /> the property owners. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Wekseth to adopt the <br /> findings of fact and recommend approval to the proposed amendments to Chapter <br /> 156, Sections 156.021 & 156.030 as presented. Votine in favor: Mosher, Wekseth & <br /> Wood. Voting against: Lee. Motion passed. <br /> IV. NEW BUSINESS. <br /> Sod vs. Hyro Seeding of new dwelling properties <br /> The Council has asked P &Z to consider the issue of hydro seeding of properties in lieu of <br /> sodding. The matter came up at the request of property owner Rodman Smith who not <br /> knowing of the sod requirement, hydro seeded his yard. <br /> Dallas Larson reported that neighboring cities of Lino Lakes and Blaine both allow hydro <br /> seeding as an alternative to sod. Blaine requires a yard irrigation system as a condition of <br /> hydro seeding. <br /> Mr. Rodman reviewed his experience with hydro seeding. He noted that silt fence at the <br /> property boundary is needed and agreed with the requirement for irrigation that Blaine has. <br /> The consensus of the Commission was that staff should prepare a draft ordinance to amend <br /> City Code to allow hydro seeding as an alternative to sod, subject to the requirements: 1) <br /> silt fence, 2) irrigation system, and 3) deposit retained until yard is fully established. <br /> V. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> Administrator Larson reported that the draft Affordable Housing Action Plan was <br /> approved by Met Council. The Plan doesn't require anything further, unless P &Z wants <br /> to change something. The issue was tabled to the next meeting to allow members time to <br /> review the Plan more carefully. <br /> VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES <br /> Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Wekseth to approve <br /> minutes from the August 3, 2010, meeting. All in favor. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />