Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, April 28, 2020

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 · 7:00 PM

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The Planning & Zoning Commission continued the Leistico subdivision, recommended conditional approval of the Rohach IUP and the Cleath variance, and continued the street surfacing ordinance amendment for more work.

What was on the agenda

10 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

CALL_TO_ORDERCalled to Order
Meeting called to order.
Meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM.
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No action
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PLEDGE_OF_ALLEGIANCEPledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance listed on agenda.
The minutes do not separately record the pledge beyond the agenda listing.
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No action
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ROLL_CALLRoll Call
Roll call was taken.
Present and absent members were recorded in the minutes.
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No action
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APPROVE_AGENDAApprove/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of April 28, 2020
Approve or amend the April 28, 2020 agenda.
The Commission opened the WebEx meeting, recorded attendance, approved the April 28 agenda, approved the February 24 Planning & Zoning minutes, and adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Approved by unanimous roll call vote.
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Approved
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APPROVE_MINUTESApprove Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of February 24, 2020
Approve the February 24, 2020 Planning & Zoning minutes.
The Commission opened the WebEx meeting, recorded attendance, approved the April 28 agenda, approved the February 24 Planning & Zoning minutes, and adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Approved by unanimous roll call vote.
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Approved
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ITEM_1_LEISTICO_SUBDIVISIONLeistico Estate subdivision, 21413 Nowthen Blvd
Continued public hearing for the Leistico Estate subdivision at 21413 Nowthen Blvd.
The continued public hearing for the Leistico Estate request to divide three existing lots at 21413 Nowthen Blvd into four parcels was not substantively heard; the Commission voted to continue it to the May 26, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Public hearing continued to the May 26, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
- Leistico Estate subdivision
Continued
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ITEM_2_ROHACH_IUPRohach interim use permit for home extended business
Public hearing on an interim use permit for John and Nicholas Rohach to operate a home extended business at 21226 St. Francis Boulevard for limited motorcycle and occasional automobile sales.
The Commission considered John and Nicholas Rohach's interim use permit for limited motorcycle and occasional vehicle sales from 21226 St. Francis Boulevard. After public concern about fluids, chemicals, and monitoring, and after discussion of limits on sales, outdoor storage, display vehicles, body work, and hazardous waste handling, the Commission recommended approval with conditions by a 3-1 vote and forwarded it to the City Council for final action.
The Commission recommended approval with limits and sent the item to City Council for final approval on May 12, 2020.
- Rohach interim use permit
Approved with conditions
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ITEM_3_CLEATH_VARIANCECleath variance for accessory building near Bass Lake
Public hearing on Walter and Minako Cleath's request for a 15-foot variance from the Bass Lake shoreland setback for a 30x42 accessory building at 7677 Old Viking Boulevard.
The Commission reviewed Walter and Minako Cleath's request to place a 30x42 accessory building 135 feet from Bass Lake's ordinary high water mark instead of the required 150 feet. Planner Stockman described the irregular wooded lot, wetlands, and limited buildable area, and the Commission unanimously recommended approval, sending the variance to the City Council for final approval.
The Commission recommended approval and sent the item to City Council for final approval on May 12, 2020.
- Cleath variance
Approved
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ITEM_4_STREET_SURFACING_ORDINANCEOrdinance amendment for street surfacing and minor subdivision street construction
Public hearing on an ordinance amendment to Section 10-3-3 for street surfacing and standards for minor subdivisions of no more than three new lots.
The Commission opened discussion on a draft ordinance that would let the City defer street paving for certain small residential subdivisions while requiring right-of-way dedication and private shared-driveway arrangements until future subdivision triggers street construction. Members and speakers discussed the Leistico subdivision as a likely example, fire access standards, base and subbase questions, fair cost-sharing, deed restrictions, and attorney review; the hearing was continued to May 26, 2020 for more work.
Public hearing continued to May 26, 2020 for more research and ordinance revisions.
- street surfacing ordinance amendment
Continued
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ADJOURNMENTMotion to Adjourn
Adjournment.
The Commission opened the WebEx meeting, recorded attendance, approved the April 28 agenda, approved the February 24 Planning & Zoning minutes, and adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
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Approved
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Motions and votes

7 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

MOTION_1_APPROVE_AGENDAApprove/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of April 28, 2020. Motion by Jason Alders; 2nd by Kelly Pearo.
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Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of April 28, 2020. Motion by Jason Alders ; 2nd by Kelly Pearo.
moved by Jason Alders, seconded by Kelly Pearo
Passed
Roll Call vote was unanimous.
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MOTION_2_APPROVE_MINUTESApprove the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of February 24, 2020. Motion by Kelly Pearo; 2nd by Jason Alders.
moved by Kelly Pearo, seconded by Jason Alders
Passed
Roll Call vote was unanimous.
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MOTION_3_CONTINUE_LEISTICOMOTION to continue this Public Hearing until the May 26, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting by Jason Alders, 2nd by Kelly Pearo.
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MOTION to continue this Public Hearing until the May 26, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting by Jason Alders, 2nd by Kelly Pearo
moved by Jason Alders, seconded by Kelly Pearo
Passed
Roll Call vote was unanimous.
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MOTION_4_APPROVE_ROHACH_IUPMOTION by Alders; 2nd by Pearo to Approve the IUP Request for Rohachs, with these limits: - No body work/repair done on site; proper storage & disposal of hazardous waste by MPCA standards - Limit of 12 vehicles of 20K lbs. or less sold per year - Limit of 5 vehicles stored in outdoor storage area - Limit of 2 vehicles displayed for sale in front lot at one time.
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MOTION by Alders; 2nd by Pearo to Approve the IUP Request for Rohachs, with these limits: - No body work/repair done on site; proper storage & disposal of hazardous waste by MPCA standards - Limit of 12 vehicles of 20K lbs. or less sold per year - Limit of 5 vehicles stored in outdoor storage area - Limit of 2 vehicles displayed for sale in front lot at one time
moved by Alders, seconded by Pearo
PassedSplit vote
- YAlders
- YPearo
- YWagner
- NAmes
- ·Jorgensen
- ·Schiller
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MOTION_5_APPROVE_CLEATH_VARIANCEMOTION TO Approve by Ames, 2nd by Wagner.
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MOTION TO Approve by Ames, 2nd by Wagner
moved by Ames, seconded by Wagner
Passed
Roll Call Vote: Unanimous.
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MOTION_6_CONTINUE_STREET_SURFACINGMOTION by Alders; 2nd by Ames to CONTINUE Public Hearing; Requesting Planner Stockman look into: - Triggers for payment and future subdivision - What is fair and equitable among lot owners - Payment structure for the street - International Fire code; access concerns & weights of vehicles on shared driveway - May only be done 1 time. Any future split would not be applicable for shared driveway, but it would automatically become a city street with at that time. - Review and approval by City Attorney.
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MOTION by Alders; 2nd by Ames to CONTINUE Public Hearing; Requesting Planner Stockman look into: - Triggers for payment and future subdivision - What is fair and equitable among lot owners - Payment structure for the street - International Fire code; access concerns & weights of vehicles on shared driveway - May only be done 1 time. Any future split would not be applicable for shared driveway, but it would automatically become a city street with at that time. - Review and approval by City Attorney
moved by Alders, seconded by Ames
Passed
- YAmes
- YPearo
- YAlders
- ·Jorgensen
- ·Schiller
- ·Wagner
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MOTION_7_ADJOURNMotion to Adjourn by Alders; 2nd by Pearo.
moved by Alders, seconded by Pearo
Passed
Roll Call vote was unanimous.
p. 5

Prior history on this business

When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.

A previous variance was approved for the house setback from OHWM in 2015.
What this is about
The Cleath variance discussion referenced the prior 2015 variance for the house setback from the Bass Lake ordinary high water mark.
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Related history
The records searched do not contain a prior 2015 decision approving a variance for a house setback from the Bass Lake ordinary high water mark. The closest partial match is in the April 28, 2026 packet for a Hilluka variance, where the applicant states that “the previous owner granted the city a much bigger right-of-way in 2015,” which affected the barn’s location near the right-of-way. That reference is about right-of-way and an accessory structure/barn, not a recorded 2015 variance for a house setback from the OHWM.
- Apr 14, 2026## Calcium Chloride <table> <tr> <th>Gravel Street</th> <th>GIS MAP FT</th> <th colspan="3">Actual FT Sprayed</th> <th r
- Feb 10, 2026## Example Projects <figure> DRYSEN Rum Riverbank stabilization </figure> <figure> St. Francis High School students moni
- Feb 10, 2026# 2 ## UPPER RUM RIVER Watershed Management Organization ### 2027 DRAFT Budget Detail Notes: Budget was developed 2020-2
- May 12, 2026HISTORIC TOWN HALL METHO </figure> FASTSIGNS. Make Your Statement" 15903 Lincoln St. NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 (763) 784-825
- Apr 28, 2026unbuildable. It was also originally platted as an outlot rat
didn't we have a problem with that lean-to Larry vyas owner because the one love it is actually the properties my Molly is what isn't the wall of that lean-to the fence from the property line
— Jeff Pilon
What this is about
Mayor Pilon recalled prior problems with the Rohach property's legally nonconforming lean-to when a previous owner owned the property.
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Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching Mayor Pilon’s recollection about the Rohach property, a legally nonconforming lean-to, a previous owner named Larry Vyas, or a fence/property-line issue involving that lean-to. The search results mainly contain unrelated 2026 items, including Planning Commission candidate interviews involving Jeff Pilon and other city business. They do not show a prior council action, vote, enforcement decision, variance, or recorded discussion about this specific property issue.
- Jan 13, 2026### A RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS WHEREAS, The Nowthen City Council makes its annual appointments to fill cert
- Apr 28, 2026emphasizing the need to understand each situation thoroughly. Martell affirmed his belief in preserving wetlands and woo
- Apr 28, 2026MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AS WRITTEN. SIX (6) AY
- Mar 24, 2026MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AS WRITTEN. SIX (6) AY
- May 12, 2026WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease vacant land owned by Property Owner for use as a city sponsored farmers ma
if you recall these you know the previous property owner had a lot more going on back there and had other violations other than well
— Liz Stockman
What this is about
Planner Stockman recalled the previous Rohach-property owner having more activity and violations on the back of the property.
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Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching Planner Stockman’s recollection about the previous Rohach-property owner having additional activity or violations at the back of the property. The search results are mostly general ordinance text from late 2025 and early 2026 packets about lot line adjustments, minor subdivisions, application review, fees, and escrow requirements. They do not identify the Rohach property, the prior owner, or any specific enforcement violations.
- Mar 10, 2026consent from all owners and interested parties of the property subject to the application. 2\. Filing. A lot line adjust
- Feb 24, 2026consent from all owners and interested parties of the property subject to the application. 2\. Filing. A lot line adjust
- Dec 23, 2025<figure> </figure> 4\. City, Planner Review. The City, Planner shall consider a lot line adjustment as follows: A. The C
- Mar 10, 2026D. The lot line adjustment shall result in lots that meet the minimum dimensional requirements for the zoning district i
- Feb 24, 2026D. The lot line adjustment shall result in lots that meet the minimum dimensional requirements for the zoning district i
when we were talking about it at a work session in March it was suggested that we proceed with a draft
— Liz Stockman
What this is about
The street surfacing ordinance discussion referred back to a March work session where the Commission or City discussed whether to draft an ordinance amendment.
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Related history
The records I searched do not contain a March work session discussion matching this recollection about a street surfacing ordinance or a direction to proceed with a draft ordinance amendment. The March 2026 search results mainly relate to development applications and an interim use permit for cannabis cultivation, and the February 2026 results relate to Planning and Zoning Commission procedures. None of the provided results show a prior street surfacing ordinance discussion, draft ordinance direction, or formal vote on that issue.
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- Feb 10, 2026the information until all members have had time to review and interpret this new information. 2\. Focused Discussions -
- Apr 14, 2026### Development Applications in Review Palomino Estates -- Kyle Roessler - 20930 St. Francis Blvd. · An application for
- Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 16. DUTIES OF OFFICERS The Chair is a voting member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and may make motio
- Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves
maybe it will jog memories cuz that was way back in February
— Liz Stockman
What this is about
The street surfacing ordinance discussion recalled the February meeting and the Leistico subdivision proposal as a concrete example for the proposed ordinance.
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Related history
The records show a related February discussion, but not a direct match to “Leistico” or a street-surfacing ordinance. At the February 24, 2026 meeting packet, staff included a proposed ordinance amendment for minor subdivisions and lot line adjustments. The memo said the changes would clarify that parcels must be on an existing public road, that minor subdivisions must meet zoning and subdivision standards, and that minor subdivisions would generally be limited to creating one new parcel. That same February packet also included a minor subdivision application for Mark Limpert at 21881 Pinnaker Road NW, which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval subject to conditions. The City Council records then show that at the March 10, 2026 meeting, the Council approved that minor subdivision with conditions, including septic/buildability requirements, and waived the wetland buffer requirement because the watershed organization does not require it for a two-lot subdivision. The records searched do not show a “Leistico” subdivision proposal or a February decision specifically about a street-surfacing ordinance, so this appears to be only a partial match to the recollection.
- Feb 10, 2026### Development Applications in Review #### K Land Development · This is an application for a minor subdivision adjacent
- Mar 10, 2026To: : Mayor and Members of the Nowthen City Council Date: February 23, 2026 Subject: Formal Request for Full Waivers and
- Feb 24, 2026thousand (23,000) square feet of land with 3-foot separation. 7\. The memo from the City Planner dated February 18, 2026
- Mar 10, 20267\. The memo from the City Planner dated February 18, 2026 is incorporated herein by reference. The staff report from th
- Mar 10, 2026# Collaborative Planning, LLC ## Memorandum <table> <tr> <td>To:</td> <td>Planning and Zoning Commission</td> </tr> <tr>

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0:00 personal use just buying and selling vehicles which may end up being you know a little higher quantity than the average person so they just want to
0:09 legalize that part of it and they can speak to that to if they wish so one of the questions in the findings of fact
0:18 was if we allow 12 vehicles per year does it matter to the Commission if that
0:27 is you know one per month or if it's four in june/july in August does the
0:36 quantity per month matter to the Commission or do you just want to leave it a total of 12 per year to be in
0:46 compliance you know with the IUP and then the other thing we need to chat
0:52 about is the hours of operation even though they feel like they really don't need it it is something I was explaining
1:01 to them that is beneficial to have in there so we can chat about that a little
1:09 bit Nick and John did you have any ideas as far as a [ __ ] of operation no it doesn't really matter that much we just
1:18 say maybe a 9:00 to 5:00 we won't do that but do you say 9:00 to 5:00 the Commission has sometimes dead sunday
1:34 hours does it matter to the Commission in this case if it's a Sunday selling a
1:41 vehicle or not this is Jason if you're asking me I would say no this feels like
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