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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-09 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 9, 2025 I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: Vice Chair Husby called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m. and welcomed incoming Commissioner Carissa Stimpfel. Present: Commissioners Nelson, Stimpfel and Van Dyke; City Administrator Rife and City Planner Richards. Absent: Commissioner Van Denburgh and City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren. II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Stimpfel, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4-0. III. Approval of August 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes: Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 4-0. IV. Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports: City Administrator Rife updated the Commission as to Planning Commission Training being anticipated to be in November. V. Visitor / Public Comment: None. VI. Public Hearings: A. Nickolas and Jessica Ross CUP – 5420 O’Brien Ave. N.: Review and consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a setback that is less than required and for construction in a side yard for an accessory building at 5420 O’Brien Ave. N. City Planner Richards reviewed the September 30, 2025 Planning Memorandum to the request, noting City staff recommendation for approval, subject to the proposed conditions. Planning Commission Minutes October 9, 2025 Page 2 of 6 Vice Chair Husby opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. and invited public comment. Vice Chair Husby shared a public comment received from Alex Palumbo, who is an adjacent neighbor, supporting the request. Applicant, Nickolas Ross, was in the audience and available for questions. Husby asked Mr. Ross how long they had been in the home because he had looked on Google Maps and seen a shed in the images. Mr. Ross noted he had seen this also, but that they purchased the house in July and thought that it would be a good place for the shed also. There being no public comment, Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Nelson moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0. Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to recommend City Council approval of the request, subject to the conditions within the planning memorandum, specifically that: 1. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the shed shall be screened. 2. The exterior of the proposed shed shall be finished with siding and in a color to match the current principal building exterior. 3. No kitchens or bathrooms shall be allowed in the proposed shed. 4. All applicant building code requirements shall be met to address the proximity of the proposed shed to the house. Carried 4-0. B. ABJKM Holdings LLC CUP – 14608 60th St. N.: Review and consider an application from Kevin Pattah on behalf of ABJKM Holdings LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a cannabis retail dispensary at 14608 60th St. N. City Planner Richards reviewed the October 1, 2025 Planning Report to the request, noting City staff recommendation for approval, subject to the proposed conditions. Vice Chair Husby opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. and invited public comment. Vice Chair Husby shared public comment received from Donae Gustafson and Chris Addington, both opposing the request. Planning Commission Minutes October 9, 2025 Page 3 of 6 Justin Dunaskiss & Kevin Pattah representing ABJKM Holdings, addressed the Commission as to the request. Mr. Dunaskiss noted that the location is currently Joseph’s Restaurant, that the business would use the entire space and that it is their understanding that Joseph’s would be seeking to relocate within the area. Mr. Dunaskiss discussed the next steps forward for building remodel and such with approval support, and that those facets would be worked through per City Ordinance requirements. Mr. Dunaskiss & Mr. Pattah responded to Commission questions regarding Jospeh’s relocation and other areas where Mango Cannabis is operating. Donae Gustafson, owner of and clinical psychologist at NuView Psychological Services at 6120 Oren Ave. N. discussed her concerns with the request and noted her opposition. The Commission addressed her questions as to the Commission’s role with the request and how many of this type of business were being permitted within the City and the process for approval through the City Council. Commissioner Stimpfel, seconded by Commissioner Nelson moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0. Commission discussion ensued as to concern of impact on community and need to govern decision making based on City Ordinance regulations. Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Stimpfel, moved to recommend City Council approval of the request, subject to the conditions within the planning memorandum, specifically that: 1. The business operations shall be limited to retail cannabis product sales with no growing or manufacturing operations on site. 2. The business shall not create noise carrying beyond the lot upon which the business is located as specified in 401.B of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Site Plan and Design Guidelines review for changes to the site shall be required as required by the Zoning Ordinance and determined by the City. 4. The business shall be ventilated so that odors cannot be detected by a person with a normal sense of smell at the exterior of the facility or at any adjoining use or property; the business shall not produce noxious or dangerous gases or odors or otherwise create a danger to any person or entity in or near the facilities as specified in 401.18.C of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. The business hours operation shall be limited to between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., seven days a week as specified in 401.18.D of the Zoning Ordinance. Planning Commission Minutes October 9, 2025 Page 4 of 6 6. All signage shall comply with all sign requirements of 401.15.G and 401.18.E of the Zoning Ordinance and a sign permit shall be required. 7. All lighting shall be shielded and angled in such a way as to prevent light from spilling outside of the boundaries of the parcel(s) or premises or directly focusing on any surrounding uses as specified in 401.15.B.7 and 401.18.F of the Zoning Ordinance. 8. The Fire Chief and Police Chief shall review and approve the security plans addressing public safety, and the business shall comply with all provisions of Section 401.18.G of the Zoning Ordinance and approved security plans. 9. All uses and activity shall be conducted indoors, with no exterior storage or activity allowed as specified in 401.18.H of the Zoning Ordinance. 10. If traffic, parking, or delivery issues develop in the immediate areas that are attributable to the proposed use, the Applicant may be required by the City to implement traffic, parking or delivery control measures as determined by the City. 11. Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 12. All trash and recycling shall be disposed of in the containers provided on site. 13. Any other conditions of City Staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. City Administrator Rife called role for the vote: Commissioner Nelson – Yes Commissioner Stimpfel – yes Commissioner Van Dyke – No Commissioner Husby – Yes Carried 3-1, Commissioner Van Dyke opposed. C. Stillwater Auto Holdings CUP – 14819 59th St. N.: Review and consider an application from Dave Triemert for a Conditional Use Permit for construction of an additional parking lot for Central Automotive at 14819 59th St. N. City Planner Richards reviewed the September 30, 2025 Planning Report to the request, noting City staff recommendation for approval, subject to the proposed conditions, and addressed questions from the Commission as to storm water and urban island heating elements. Planning Commission Minutes October 9, 2025 Page 5 of 6 Vice Chair Husby opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. and invited public comment. There being no public comment, Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Stimpfel moved to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0. Commission discussion ensued as to a robust tree plan, the parking plan design proposal, handicap parking, and potential future lighting considerations. Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to recommend City Council approval of the request, subject to the conditions within the planning memorandum, specifically that: 1. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. The drainage plans shall be subject to the review of the Middle St. Croix Watershed District. 2. If lighting is to be installed, a plan shall be provided to the City, and all lighting fixtures shall be full cut-off and installed in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The landscape and tree removal/replacement plans are subject review and approval of the City Arborist. 4. If any signage is to be installed, a plan shall be provided to the City, and all signage shall be subject to final review and approval of City Staff for conformance with Zoning Ordinance standards. Carried 4-0. VII. New Business: None. VIII. Old Business: None. IX. Informational: None. Planning Commission Minutes October 9, 2025 Page 6 of 6 X. Adjourn. Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn at 6:54 p.m. Carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Julie Hultman Building Official Approved 11-13-2025 / 5-0.