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Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, October 27, 2020

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 · 7:00 PM

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One-line summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the Leistico Estate subdivision and RRT code-amendment public hearings to November 24, reviewed the Brand Name Storage concept plan as advisory only, and adjourned at 8:58 pm.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. A1Pledge of Allegiance

    The meeting opened with roll call after being called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Motions were made to approve or amend the agenda and approve the September 22, 2020 minutes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.

    The agenda listed the Pledge of Allegiance, but the minutes do not record it separately.

    • meeting opening
    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)City of Nowthen PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 AGENDA 7 PM · Pledge of Allegiance
  2. A2Called to Order

    The meeting opened with roll call after being called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Motions were made to approve or amend the agenda and approve the September 22, 2020 minutes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.

    The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm.

    • meeting opening
    No action
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)Called to Orderp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Meeting Called to Order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Roll Call was taken.
  3. A3Roll Call

    The meeting opened with roll call after being called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Motions were made to approve or amend the agenda and approve the September 22, 2020 minutes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.

    Roll call was taken.

    • meeting opening
    No action
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27). Roll Callp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Meeting Called to Order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Roll Call was taken.
  4. A4Approve or amend the October 27, 2020 agenda

    The meeting opened with roll call after being called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Motions were made to approve or amend the agenda and approve the September 22, 2020 minutes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.

    A motion was made, but the minutes do not record a vote or carried/failed result.

    • routine approvals
    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of October 27, 2020.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Pearo; 2nd byJorgensen- to Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of October 27, 2020.
  5. A5Approve the September 22, 2020 Planning and Zoning minutes

    The meeting opened with roll call after being called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Motions were made to approve or amend the agenda and approve the September 22, 2020 minutes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.

    A motion was made, but the minutes do not record a vote or carried/failed result.

    • routine approvals
    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)· Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of September 22, 2020.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Alders; 2nd by Schiller to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of September 22, 2020.
  6. A6Public hearing: Leistico Estate subdivision

    A subdivision by the Leistico Estate at 21413 Nowthen Blvd to subdivide 3 existing lots into 4 parcels for family land distribution and to separate the farmstead from the balance of land.

    The Commission took up the continued public hearing for the Leistico Estate subdivision at 21413 Nowthen Blvd, which would divide three existing lots into four parcels for family land distribution and separation of the farmstead. The item was moved forward again to the November 24, 2020 meeting.

    The item was continued to the November 24, 2020 meeting.

    • Leistico Estate subdivision
    Continued
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)1\. PUBLIC HEARING, continued from September 22, 2020 meeting - A SUBDIVISION by the Leistico Estate at 21413 Nowthen Blvd to subdivide 3 existing lots into 4 parcels for the purpose of distributing land among family members and separating the farmstead from the balance of land. This topic will be continued to the Nove…p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Ames; 2nd by Jorgensen to continue to the November 24, 2020 meeting.
  7. A7Public hearing: City Code amendments and Rural Residential Transition District

    Continued public hearing on amendments to the City Code, including the proposed Rural Residential Transition District, impervious-surface limits, lot buildability, parking and driveway setbacks, and single-family development standards.

    The Commission continued reviewing proposed City Code changes for the new RRT District and related subdivision and zoning standards. Discussion focused on lot width, setbacks, frontage, buildability, driveway setbacks, and driveway surfacing; the summarized recommendation was 150 feet of road frontage, a 175-foot minimum lot width, and a 57-foot setback from the property line. The Commission voted to make the changes discussed and continue the public hearing to November 24, 2020.

    The Commission agreed to changes discussed during the meeting and continued the public hearing to November 24, 2020.

    • RRT District and zoning code amendments
    Continued
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)2\. PUBLIC HEARING, continued from September 22, 2020 - To consider AMENDMENTS to the City Code regarding multiple subdivision and zoning ordinance changes including but not limited to establishment of a Rural Residential Transition (RRT) District with a density and minimum lot size of 2.0 acres (limited to the settlem…p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Pearo made the motion to make all the changes discussed above and continue this public hearing to the November 24, 2020 meeting; Wagner 2nd. All in favor. Motion Carried.
  8. A8Discussion: Brand Name Storage Phases 2 and 3 concept plan review

    Concept plan review for Phases 2 and 3 of Brand Name Storage at 8335 and 8359 Viking Boulevard NW, including removal of the existing farmstead and a new street.

    The Commission reviewed Josh Peterson's advisory concept plan for Phases 2 and 3 of Brand Name Storage at 8335 and 8359 Viking Boulevard NW. The discussion covered combining parcels for access, the proposed stormwater pond, runoff from additional impervious surface, the future road connection, and whether later approvals might cover both phases; no formal decision was required.

    The minutes state that the concept review was advisory only and needed no decision.

    • Brand Name Storage concept plan
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)3\. DISCUSSION - CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW - Josh Peterson has submitted a conceptual plan for Phases 2 and 3 of Brand Name Storage, 8335 and 8359 Viking Boulevard NW which includes removal of the existing farmstead and establishment of a new street.p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Planner Stockman presented the concept. This needs no decision, but is advisory only.
  9. A9Reminder: November 5, 2020 special P&Z meeting for Rick Sonsteby applications

    Reminder of a special Planning and Zoning meeting on November 5, 2020, to consider IUP and variance applications from Rick Sonsteby for 5430 199th Ave NW.

    The Commission noted the special Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for November 5, 2020, to consider IUP and variance applications from Rick Sonsteby for 5430 199th Ave NW.

    The item was a meeting reminder; no action was recorded.

    • Rick Sonsteby applications
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)4\. Reminder: Special PZ Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2020 @ 7:00 PM. - To consider IUP & Variance applications from Rick Sonsteby for 5430 199th Ave NW.p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)4\. Reminder: Special PZ Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2020 @ 7:00 PM. - To consider IUP & Variance applications from Rick Sonsteby for 5430 199th Ave NW.
  10. A10Adjourn

    The meeting opened with roll call after being called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Ames. Motions were made to approve or amend the agenda and approve the September 22, 2020 minutes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.

    The motion to adjourn carried at 8:58 PM.

    • meeting closing
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)Motion to Adjournp. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Jorgensen; 2nd by Alders to Adjourn at 8:58 PM. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Motions and votes

5 motions on the record.

  • M1Motion by Pearo; 2nd byJorgensen- to Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of October 27, 2020.

    moved by Pearo, seconded by Jorgensen

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Pearo; 2nd byJorgensen- to Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of October 27, 2020.
  • M2Motion by Alders; 2nd by Schiller to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of September 22, 2020.

    Exact transcript text

    Motion by Alders; 2nd by Schiller to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of September 22, 2020.

    moved by Alders, seconded by Schiller

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Alders; 2nd by Schiller to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of September 22, 2020.
  • M3Motion by Ames; 2nd by Jorgensen to continue to the November 24, 2020 meeting.

    moved by Ames, seconded by Jorgensen

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Ames; 2nd by Jorgensen to continue to the November 24, 2020 meeting.
  • M4Pearo made the motion to make all the changes discussed above and continue this public hearing to the November 24, 2020 meeting; Wagner 2nd.

    Exact transcript text

    Pearo made the motion to make all the changes discussed above and continue this public hearing to the November 24, 2020 meeting; Wagner 2nd.

    moved by Pearo, seconded by Wagner

    Passed

    All in favor. Motion Carried.

    p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Pearo made the motion to make all the changes discussed above and continue this public hearing to the November 24, 2020 meeting; Wagner 2nd. All in favor. Motion Carried.
  • M5Motion by Jorgensen; 2nd by Alders to Adjourn at 8:58 PM.

    moved by Jorgensen, seconded by Alders

    Passed

    All in favor. Motion Carried.

    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Motion by Jorgensen; 2nd by Alders to Adjourn at 8:58 PM. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Prior history on this business

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

  • Based on City Council action at their October 13th meeting, the Commission is mostly discussing lot width, lot depth, and frontage requirements on local roads.

    — Stockman

    What this is about
    The RRT zoning amendments were being reviewed in light of action taken by the City Council at its October 13, 2020 meeting.

    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Based on City Council action at their October 13th meeting, the Commission is mostly discussing lot width, lot depth, and frontage requirements on local roads.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain the October 13, 2020 City Council action referenced in this recollection, nor do they show a prior decision specifically tying RRT zoning amendments to lot width, lot depth, or frontage requirements on local roads. The closest related records in the search results are later code materials describing the general subdivision amendment process and Planning & Zoning Commission review role, including that ordinance amendments are referred to the Commission for study and a public hearing. Those records do not document the October 13, 2020 Council action or any vote outcome on the RRT amendments.

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  • Discussion Plan - to go one by one through the list of 10 things the Developer submitted in September, 2020, and the responses to each item.

    What this is about
    The Commission was revisiting a list of developer recommendations first submitted during the September 2020 public hearing.

    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2020-10-27)Discussion Plan - to go one by one through the list of 10 things the Developer submitted in September, 2020, and the responses to each item.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection of a developer-submitted list of 10 recommendations from a September 2020 public hearing. The search results instead point to later Planning and Zoning Commission procedures and conduct rules, including agenda preparation, focused discussion, and minutes requirements in materials from the February 10, 2026 packet, but they do not identify the September 2020 developer recommendations or any Commission responses to those items.

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  • At the September Planning and Zoning Commission (PZ) meeting, City Code changes were presented with the goal of establishing a new RRT, Rural Residential Transition, Zoning District and bringing the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances into conformance with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.

    — Elizabeth Stockman

    What this is about
    The planner's packet explains that the September Planning and Zoning meeting had introduced the RRT code changes and a local landowner's suggested variations.

    p. 7Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)At the September Planning and Zoning Commission (PZ) meeting, City Code changes were presented with the goal of establishing a new RRT, Rural Residential Transition, Zoning District and bringing the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances into conformance with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.

    Related history

    The records searched show only a partial match. They do not include the September Planning and Zoning Commission discussion described in the packet, nor do they show a recorded vote or recommendation from that September meeting on creating the RRT, Rural Residential Transition, zoning district or on a landowner’s suggested variations. Later records do show that the RRT district was being used in development materials: at the February 24, 2026 meeting packet, the Viking Estates/Rademacher materials describe the subject site as zoned “RRT, Rural Residential Transition,” with a proposed 14-lot subdivision on about 44.04 acres, and the Rademacher concept plan shows about 33.76 acres as Rural Residential Transition plus about 5.91 acres commercial. The same concept plan also appears in the March 10, 2026 packet. These later materials support that the RRT district was part of the city’s zoning framework by then, but the search results do not contain the earlier September presentation or any formal September decision.

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    • Feb 24, 2026<figure> 22 COUNT SUBJECT PROPERTY BOUNDARY ~375' 500' ~ Rural Residential Transition: Approx. 33.76 Acres Commercial: A
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  • As a condition of Phase 1 approval, the findings stated that: Parcel A may not be developed with industrial uses until public street access can be provided and the residential interim use ceases.

    — Elizabeth Stockman

    What this is about
    The Brand Name Storage concept relied on a prior Phase 1 approval condition about public street access before industrial development of Parcel A.

    p. 20Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)As a condition of Phase 1 approval, the findings stated that: Parcel A may not be developed with industrial uses until public street access can be provided and the residential interim use ceases.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior Phase 1 approval condition matching this recollection about Brand Name Storage, Parcel A, public street access, or an interim residential use. The search results instead point to March 24 and April 14, 2026 packet materials for Paradise Solution Management/High Horse Farms cannabis licensing and operating procedures. Those materials do not appear related to the Brand Name Storage concept or the quoted Parcel A development condition.

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  • In 2012, Anoka County completed a planning study that determined access spacing along the CSAH 22 corridor to accommodate the projected traffic volumes.

    — Shane Nelson

    What this is about
    The City Engineer referred to a 2012 Anoka County planning study for future access restrictions along CSAH 22.

    p. 27Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-10-27)In 2012, Anoka County completed a planning study that determined access spacing along the CSAH 22 corridor to accommodate the projected traffic volumes.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain the 2012 Anoka County CSAH 22 corridor planning study or a prior City Council decision adopting access spacing or future access restrictions for that corridor. The search results include other Anoka County and road-related materials, such as the 2025 Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan in the April 14, 2026 packet and 2026 local road overlay assessment materials, but they do not match the City Engineer’s reference to a 2012 county planning study for CSAH 22 access spacing.

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