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After heated public hearing, Stearns County OKs Buffalo Ridge Estates Third Edition plat 3‑1
Summary
Following a lengthy public hearing that drew the City of Richmond, Munson Township and nearby residents, the Stearns County Board approved the Buffalo Ridge Estates Third Edition plat 3–1 after an initial 2–2 split and a successful motion to reconsider.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioners approved the final plat for Buffalo Ridge Estates Third Edition after a contested public hearing that drew township officials, the City of Richmond mayor and nearby residents concerned about water, septic systems and future annexation.
The board initially split on the plat, producing a 2‑2 tie on a motion to approve. Commissioners then voted to reconsider; after reconsideration the board voted 3‑1 to approve the plat.
County planning staff (Angie Berg and Shelly Benson, Environmental Services) told the board the proposed plat meets the county’s subdivision‑ordinance requirements for lot size, lot width, septic suitability and stormwater. Staff also reported they and the developer met with Munson Township and the City of Richmond after the board’s September meeting and that city and township representatives agreed to improve their interjurisdictional communications. Staff said the county would change its process so preliminary plats come to the board earlier in the…
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