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Wabasha County approves Cornerstone Ridge preliminary plat amid runoff and bluff concerns
Summary
The county board approved a 109‑acre preliminary plat in Mazeppa Township despite multiple public objections over water runoff, bluff setbacks and road maintenance. Planning commission had recommended approval 5‑0.
The Wabasha County Board on June 3 approved a preliminary plat for "Cornerstone Ridge," a roughly 109‑acre subdivision proposed by Brent Beck of Cornerstone Real Estate in Mazeppa Township. The planning commission had recommended approval by a 5‑0 vote.
Joel Larson, the county zoning staff member who introduced the item, said the planning commission held a public hearing March 24 and recommended forwarding the preliminary plat for the board’s consideration. Multiple residents from County Road 21 spoke at the board meeting to contest the proposal, raising runoff, bluff setback and safety concerns.
Sarah Erickson read a letter on behalf of her family that criticized the application for missing details. "The initial preliminary plat did…
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