Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, January 26, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 · 7:00 PM

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The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the Leistico and Name Brand Storage hearings, gave informal feedback on the Schmidtbauer rezoning concept, and recommended approving the Green/Roessler lot split without a future road easement.

What was on the agenda

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

AI-01Called to Order
Meeting called to order.
Meeting opened at 7:07 p.m.
- meeting administration
No action
p. 1p. 1
AI-02Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance.
- meeting administration
No action
p. 1p. 1
AI-03Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Election of Planning and Zoning Commission officers was taken up before roll call.
The Commission handled routine meeting business, including electing Dale Ames as Chair and Harold Jorgensen as Vice Chair, approving the January 26 agenda, approving the November 24 minutes, and adjourning at 8:29 p.m.
Ames was approved as Chairman and Jorgensen as Vice Chairman.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 1
AI-04Roll Call
Roll call.
Roll call was taken.
- meeting administration
No action
p. 1p. 1
AI-05Approve meeting agenda
Approve or amend the January 26, 2021 meeting agenda.
The Commission handled routine meeting business, including electing Dale Ames as Chair and Harold Jorgensen as Vice Chair, approving the January 26 agenda, approving the November 24 minutes, and adjourning at 8:29 p.m.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 1p. 1
AI-06Approve November 24, 2020 minutes
Approve November 24, 2020 Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
The Commission handled routine meeting business, including electing Dale Ames as Chair and Harold Jorgensen as Vice Chair, approving the January 26 agenda, approving the November 24 minutes, and adjourning at 8:29 p.m.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 3p. 1
AI-07Public hearing: Leistico Estate subdivision
Continued public hearing on the Leistico Estate subdivision at 21413 Nowthen Blvd.
The continued public hearing for the Leistico Estate subdivision at 21413 Nowthen Boulevard was not decided. The Commission continued it to the February 23, 2021 Planning and Zoning meeting, with the planner noting that revised plans had been received and she expected it to be on the February agenda.
Continued to the February 23, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
- Leistico Estate subdivision
Continued
p. 1p. 1
AI-08Public hearing: Name Brand Storage Phase Two CUP, site plan, and minor subdivision
Public hearing on Josh Peterson's Phase Two Name Brand Storage conditional use permit, site plan, and minor subdivision/lot-line reconfiguration at 8335/8359 Viking Boulevard.
Josh Peterson asked to move forward with additional phases of Name Brand Storage, including a conditional use permit, site plan, and lot-line reconfiguration. The Commission discussed unresolved issues with fire-truck turning radius, possible building shortening, wetland impacts, stormwater calculations, a possible hammerhead turnaround, and fence and gate location. With no public comments, the hearing was continued to February 23, 2021 so the applicant could revise and resubmit plans.
Continued to February 23, 2021 after discussion of fire access, wetlands, stormwater calculations, and revised plans.
- Name Brand Storage Phase Two
Continued
p. 1p. 2
AI-09Concept plan review: Schmidtbauer, 7820 Viking Blvd.
Concept plan review for Matthew Schmidtbauer's proposed commercial/industrial development and possible rezoning from C-1 to I-1 at 7820 Viking Boulevard.
The Commission reviewed Matthew Schmidtbauer's concept for developing land near Viking Boulevard and Nowthen Boulevard and discussed possible rezoning from commercial to industrial. Members weighed the City's desire to preserve commercial land near major roads against the applicant's concern that some options would not be economically feasible because of wetlands, road costs, and limited commercial demand. No formal motion was needed; the applicant was told to use the feedback and return with a formal application if he wished to proceed.
The Commission gave informal feedback; no formal action was taken.
- Schmidtbauer concept plan and rezoning
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
AI-10Minor subdivision: Joe Green, 5259 Viking Blvd.
Minor subdivision request by Joe Green and Kent Roessler for 5259 Viking Blvd.
Joe Green and Kent Roessler sought to split off a 10-acre parcel with the existing house and buildings. Staff recommended preserving a future frontage-road easement because of long-term access planning near Viking Boulevard and St. Francis Boulevard. Alan Hamel, speaking for the applicant, argued that the road location was speculative and should not be required for a simple lot split. Ames first moved to follow the road concept plan, but the motion failed for lack of a second. Jorgensen then moved to recommend approval of the lot split without the road concept plan and easement dedication and to remove conditions 2, 3, 4, and 5; that motion passed 3-1, with Ames voting no.
The Commission recommended approval of the lot split without the road concept plan and easement dedication, removing conditions 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- Green/Roessler lot split
Approved
p. 2p. 3p. 3
AI-11Upcoming projects
Review of upcoming projects.
Planner Stockman reviewed upcoming applications, including Leistico final plat and street paving deferral, a Cote lot split and flag lot CUP, Carr's Tree Service, Volunteers of America, and other incoming projects. Because of the number of applications, the Commission discussed possibly holding two February meetings, on the third and fourth Tuesdays, subject to Council decisions about meeting format and scheduling.
Commission members and the council liaison were willing to consider Planning and Zoning meetings on the third and fourth Tuesdays in February.
- upcoming planning projects
Discussion only
p. 2p. 3
AI-12Motion to Adjourn
Adjournment.
The Commission handled routine meeting business, including electing Dale Ames as Chair and Harold Jorgensen as Vice Chair, approving the January 26 agenda, approving the November 24 minutes, and adjourning at 8:29 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 2p. 3

Motions and votes

9 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

M-01Jorgensen nominated Ames as Chairman. Unanimous approval.
moved by Jorgensen
Passed
Unanimous approval.
p. 1
M-02Ames nominated Jorgensen as Vice Chairman. Unanimous approval.
moved by Ames
Passed
Unanimous approval.
p. 1
M-03Motion by Ames; 2nd by Pearo to Approve tonight's meeting agenda of January 26, 2021.
moved by Ames, seconded by Pearo
Passed
p. 1
M-04Motion by Pearo; 2nd by Jorgensen to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of November 24, 2020.
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Motion by Pearo; 2nd by Jorgensen to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of November 24, 2020.
moved by Pearo, seconded by Jorgensen
Passed
p. 1
M-05Motion by Ames; 2nd by Pearo to continue the public hearing until February 23, 2021 Planning & Zoning Meeting.
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Motion by Ames; 2nd by Pearo to continue the public hearing until February 23, 2021 Planning & Zoning Meeting.
moved by Ames, seconded by Pearo
Passed
p. 1
M-06MOTION BY AMES; 2ND BY SCHILLER TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE FEBRUARY 23, 2021 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
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MOTION BY AMES; 2ND BY SCHILLER TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE FEBRUARY 23, 2021 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING.
moved by Ames, seconded by Schiller
Passed
- YDale Ames
- YRob Schiller
- YKelly Pearo
- YHarold Jorgensen
p. 2
M-07AMES MADE THE MOTION TO GO ALONG WITH THE ROAD CONCEPT PLAN SUBMITTED BY PLANNER STOCKMAN.
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AMES MADE THE MOTION TO GO ALONG WITH THE ROAD CONCEPT PLAN SUBMITTED BY PLANNER STOCKMAN.
moved by Ames
Failed
MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A 2ND.
p. 3
M-08JORGENSEN MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOT SPLIT WITHOUT THE ROAD CONCEPT PLAN AND EASEMENT DEDICATION, REMOVING CONDITIONS 2, 3, 4, & 5 AS REQUESTED.
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JORGENSEN MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOT SPLIT WITHOUT THE ROAD CONCEPT PLAN AND EASEMENT DEDICATION, REMOVING CONDITIONS 2, 3, 4, & 5 AS REQUESTED.
moved by Jorgensen, seconded by Schiller
PassedSplit vote
- YJORGENSEN
- YSCHILLER
- YPEARO
- NAMES
p. 3
M-09Motion to Adjourn by Jorgensen; 2nd by Pearo.
moved by Jorgensen, seconded by Pearo
Passed
All in favor.
p. 3

Prior history on this business

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

if you remember the property to the south was taken out of uh commercial we did have a 40 acre industrial piece here uh that was removed and then we instead as part of the 2040 comp plan update we added some industrial land up on 47.
— Liz Stockman
What this is about
Planner Stockman referred to a prior 2040 Comprehensive Plan decision that removed a 40-acre industrial piece and added industrial land along Highway 47.
0:32
Related history
The records searched do not contain a prior 2040 Comprehensive Plan update decision matching the recollection that a 40-acre industrial area was removed and replacement industrial land was added along Highway 47. The closest related records are for Viking Estates, a roughly 44.04-acre property at the southwest quadrant of Highway 47 and CSAH 22. At the February 24, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission reviewed a comprehensive plan amendment to change part of that property from Commercial to Rural Residential Transition, along with rezoning, variance, and preliminary plat requests. At the March 10, 2026 City Council meeting, the Council approved the comprehensive plan amendment to reguide the property from Commercial to RRT, subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval. The excerpts provided do not show a vote count for that Council action.
- Mar 24, 2026MOTION BY VICE CHAIRWOMAN PEARO, SECOND BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH THE ADDITIONAL CONDITI
- Feb 24, 2026MOTION BY VICE CHAIRWOMAN PEARO, SECOND BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH THE ADDITIONAL CONDITI
- Mar 10, 2026DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City Council approves the Comprehensive Plan
- Feb 24, 2026RECOMMENDATION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning and Zoning Commission recomme
- Feb 24, 2026· Cover · Existing Conditions · Preliminary Plat · Preliminary Site and Utility Plan · Grading Index · Preliminary Gradi
once again our guiding document is our comp plan and it really has to do with commercial in our city center so what what do we want the city center to look like
— Jeff Pilon
What this is about
Council Liaison Pilon reminded the Commission that the Comprehensive Plan is the guiding document for decisions about commercial land in the city center.
0:33
Related history
The records searched show a partial match, but not a prior decision specifically about commercial land in the city center. In the February 10, 2026 packet, the Planning and Zoning Commission policies state that members are expected to be familiar with the city zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, and the footer indicates those policies were adopted by City Council on March 11, 2025. The records also show that Jeff Pilon has previously emphasized using shared official guidance in planning decisions: at the April 28, 2026 meeting packet, his Planning Commission interview summary says he stressed the Commission’s role as a recommending body to the Council and the importance of working from the same basis of information using ordinances and zoning regulations. However, the search results do not show a formal vote or prior Council decision specifically defining what commercial development in the city center should look like.
- Feb 10, 2026Council. 5\. Use of Public Resources - Public resources not available to the public (e.g., city staff time, equipment, s
- Feb 10, 2026the information until all members have had time to review and interpret this new information. 2\. Focused Discussions -
- Feb 10, 2026##### B. Roles/Responsibilities 1\. Meetings - The chairperson presides over meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commiss
- Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves
- Apr 28, 2026emphasizing the need to understand each situation thoroughly. Martell affirmed his belief in preserving wetlands and woo
we've got to remember that 22 may not be a county road forever this may affect quite a bit of things there you see the story is that you know 22 is is the only northern access in anoka county that crosses the whole county and they would like that to be a state road
— Harold Jorgensen
What this is about
Harold Jorgensen recalled earlier discussions that Viking Boulevard/CSAH 22 might eventually become a state road, which could affect development assumptions.
0:48
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching Commissioner Jorgensen’s recollection that Viking Boulevard/CSAH 22 might become a state road. The closest results are 2026 agenda items for the Viking Estates development at the March 10, 2026 meeting, but the excerpts do not mention CSAH 22, a potential state-road transfer, or any related vote or policy direction.
- Mar 24, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD march 24, 2026 <figure> ☒ ☒
- Sep 23, 2025<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD Sept 23, 2025 <table> <tr> <
- 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
- Apr 28, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD march 24, 2026 <figure> Dale
- Mar 10, 2026f) Viking Estates 1\) Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment within a Plat to be Known as
The City of Nowthen recognized the significance of the access management strategies as included in the study and supported the study by resolution in 2012.
— Shane Nelson
What this is about
The Green/Roessler staff report points to the City's prior 2012 support for access-management strategies tied to the Anoka County river crossing and CSAH 22 corridor study.
p. 87
Related history
The records I searched do not contain the 2012 Nowthen resolution supporting the Anoka County river crossing/CSAH 22 corridor study or its access-management strategies. The results include later, unrelated items such as a proposed 2026 resolution adopting the Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan, fee schedule ordinances, and other land-use or assessment materials, but not the 2012 corridor-study action referenced in the Green/Roessler staff report. So, based on these search results alone, I cannot confirm the date, resolution number, vote, or exact wording of the City’s 2012 support.
- Apr 14, 2026## RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ### A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 ANOKA COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of No
- Mar 10, 20261\. The City regularly receives inquiries from property owners, real estate professionals, developers and proposed purch
- Mar 10, 2026D. Preapplication Complex Project Review and Environmental Review. If (i) because of the size, scope, density or topogra
- Apr 28, 2026CASWELL ENGINEERING CO. ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS ## BIRCHWOOD ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
- Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES F

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0:00 turn it on oh meetings recorded is in progress okay we'll start the meeting then and we're gonna call a meeting new orleans the first thing we're gonna do is have the
0:09 flag pledge well pledge allegiance to the flag i pledge allegiance to the united states of america of america
0:19 and the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty
0:30 okay the next thing on the uh agenda we're going to make the car take the roll call okay
0:38 dale ames here kelly piero here rob schiller we see him harold jorgensen here
0:53 jeff pilon liz stockman here that's it okay okay
1:07 the next thing we're going to do is approve or amend tonight's meeting agenda of january 26 2021 and i'd like to
1:16 make amendment to this i'd like to make an amendment they have the election of the officers tonight somebody like to second this
1:32 [Music] i nominate dale ames for chairman we need a second first second first second at first
1:42 then you can okay i'll take a second to do officer
1:50 nominations tonight okay here we can go whatever you want to do okay i nominate
1:57 dale ames for chairman and tonight for the year okay do we have another nomination is that the only chair we have yes we
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