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Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, July 27, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 · 7:00 PM

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The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Thompson/Jump City Inflatables IUP with conditions, reviewed two advisory subdivision concept plans, and asked staff to move the 181st Avenue/Baugh Street concept toward further Council and resident discussion.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. ACalled to Order

    The posted minutes in this bundle do not record the call-to-order time.

    Outcome unrecorded
    PDFMeeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)Called to Order
  2. BPledge of Allegiance

    The posted minutes in this bundle do not separately record the pledge.

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)· Pledge of Allegiance
  3. CRoll Call

    Minutes list those present but do not record a motion for roll call.

    No action
    PDFMeeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27). Roll Callp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Present: Dale Ames Martin Bies Lars Carlson Harold Jorgensen Kelly Pearo Rob Schiller Dan Haapala Jeff Pilon - Council Liaison Others: Planner Liz Stockman
  4. DApprove or amend July 27, 2021 agenda

    The commission approved the July 27 agenda, approved the May 25 Planning and Zoning minutes, and later adjourned the meeting at 8:47 PM.

    Motion carried.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of July 27, 2021p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of July 27, 2021. Motion by Pearo to approve; 2nd by Schiller; Motion Carried.
  5. EApprove May 25, 2021 Planning & Zoning minutes

    The commission approved the July 27 agenda, approved the May 25 Planning and Zoning minutes, and later adjourned the meeting at 8:47 PM.

    Motion carried.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)· Approve Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2021p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Approve/Amend May 25, 2021 Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes - Motion by Pearo to approve; 2nd by Schiller; Motion Carried.
  6. 1Public Hearing: 8766 Norris Lake Road — Thompson/Jump City Inflatables Interim Use Permit

    Shawn Thompson requested an Interim Use Permit to allow storage for the Jump City Inflatables home business on 15.83 acres at 8766 Norris Lake Road.

    The commission held the public hearing on Shawn Thompson’s request to store Jump City Inflatables equipment, vehicles, and trailers for an off-site rental business at 8766 Norris Lake Road. After discussing hours, cleaning days, screening, parking areas, and trailer limits, the commission approved the IUP with changed operating hours, cleaning-day language, designated gravel or concrete parking areas, and a total allowance of 12 trailers.

    The commission approved the IUP with changed hours, cleaning-day language, parking-area language, and a trailer limit of 12 total.

    • Thompson Jump City Inflatables IUP
    Approved with conditions
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)Public Hearing - 8766 Norris Lake Road - Shawn Thompson has requested approval of an Interim Use Permit to allow storage for a home business, Jump City Inflatables, on this 15.83 acre property (PID 08-33-25-32-0008).p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)MOTION BY SCHILLER TO APPROVE THE IUP WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1 - Hours of operation changed to 7:00AM to 9:00PM Monday to Saturday; Sundays 3:00PM to 9:00 PM. Tuesdays & Wednesdays designated as cleaning days; nature-based sanitizer; inflatables set up and torn down; 2 - Designated gravel and/or concrete parking a…
  7. 2Conceptual Development Plan for Koehler Property

    Jay Roos of LGI Homes requested feedback on a 14-lot subdivision on about 80 acres east of Baugh Street connecting 194th Lane and Vicuna Street.

    The commission reviewed LGI Homes’ concept for a 14-lot rural residential subdivision east of Baugh Street between 194th Lane and Vicuna Street. Discussion focused on street connections and naming, whether a temporary cul-de-sac or easement would be needed toward Baugh Street, wetland and septic constraints, and park and trail dedication fees; no formal action was required for the advisory concept review.

    Concept plan review was advisory only; no formal action was needed.

    • Koehler property concept subdivision
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)Conceptual Development Plan for Koehler Property - Jay Roos of LGI Homes has requested feedback on this 14-lot subdivision on 80 acres. The property is located east of Baugh Street and will provide connection between 194th Lane and Vicuna Street. (PIDs 30- 33-25-41-0001 and 29-33-25-32-0001).p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)No formal decision is needed when reviewing Concept Plans. It is a courtesy to the landowner and does not go to Council, and has no timeline involved.
  8. 3Conceptual Development Plan for 181st Avenue/Baugh Street Property

    Grant Rademacher of Rademacher Companies requested feedback on a proposed subdivision with 20 single-family lots and one commercial parcel on 110 acres at 181st Avenue and Baugh Street.

    The commission discussed Rademacher Companies’ concept for 20 residential lots and a 10-acre commercial corner for Bill’s Superette and G-Will Liquors at 181st Avenue and Baugh Street. Members discussed the need for a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning, prior neighborhood concerns, traffic, buffers, trails, wetlands, possible park amenities, and whether commercial development at the corner is likely in the future; the majority favored continued work on the concept, and staff planned to ask the City Council about a work session with resident input.

    The commission discussed the concept and favored further discussion, including a possible City Council work session and resident input, but no formal approval was taken.

    • 181st Avenue and Baugh Street concept plan
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)Conceptual Development Plan for 181st Ave/Baugh St. Property - Grant Rademacher of Rademacher Companies has requested feedback on this proposed subdivision with 20 single family residential lots and one commercial parcel on 110 acres (PIDs 31-33-25-31- 0001, 31-33-25-34-0003, 31-33-25-32-0001).p. 4Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Majority are in favor of moving forward with this.p. 4Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Stockman will add this suggestion to the City Council agenda and see if they will agree to have a work session or something to hear Rademacher's proposal and invite residents to hear it as well and ask questions/comment.
  9. FMotion to Adjourn

    The commission approved the July 27 agenda, approved the May 25 Planning and Zoning minutes, and later adjourned the meeting at 8:47 PM.

    Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    PDFMeeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)Motion to Adjournp. 4Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27). Motion to adjourn by Schiller; 2nd by Jorgensen. All in favor. Motion Carried. Adjourned at 8:47 PM.

Motions and votes

4 motions on the record.

  • M1Motion by Pearo to approve.

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    Motion by Pearo to approve

    moved by Pearo, seconded by Schiller

    Passed

    Motion Carried.

    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of July 27, 2021. Motion by Pearo to approve; 2nd by Schiller; Motion Carried.
  • M2Motion by Pearo to approve.

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    Motion by Pearo to approve

    moved by Pearo, seconded by Schiller

    Passed

    Motion Carried.

    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Approve/Amend May 25, 2021 Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes - Motion by Pearo to approve; 2nd by Schiller; Motion Carried.
  • M3MOTION BY SCHILLER TO APPROVE THE IUP WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1 - Hours of operation changed to 7:00AM to 9:00PM Monday to Saturday; Sundays 3:00PM to 9:00 PM. Tuesdays & Wednesdays designated as cleaning days; nature-based sanitizer; inflatables set up and torn down; 2 - Designated gravel and/or concrete parking areas on site plan 3 - Permitted equipment list is acceptable to applicant Schiller recommended allowing 5 extra trailers instead of just 3; total of 12 trailers.

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    MOTION BY SCHILLER TO APPROVE THE IUP WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1 - Hours of operation changed to 7:00AM to 9:00PM Monday to Saturday; Sundays 3:00PM to 9:00 PM. Tuesdays & Wednesdays designated as cleaning days; nature-based sanitizer; inflatables set up and torn down; 2 - Designated gravel and/or concrete parking areas on site plan 3 - Permitted equipment list is acceptable to applicant Schiller recommended allowing 5 extra trailers instead of just 3; total of 12 trailers.

    moved by Schiller, seconded by HAAPALA

    Passed

    ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

    p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)MOTION BY SCHILLER TO APPROVE THE IUP WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1 - Hours of operation changed to 7:00AM to 9:00PM Monday to Saturday; Sundays 3:00PM to 9:00 PM. Tuesdays & Wednesdays designated as cleaning days; nature-based sanitizer; inflatables set up and torn down; 2 - Designated gravel and/or concrete parking a…
  • M4Motion to adjourn.

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    Motion to adjourn

    moved by Schiller, seconded by Jorgensen

    Passed

    All in favor. Motion Carried.

    p. 4Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27). Motion to adjourn by Schiller; 2nd by Jorgensen. All in favor. Motion Carried. Adjourned at 8:47 PM.

Prior history on this business

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

  • A similar request was pursued in 2017 but did not include the 100 acres planned for single family residential as part of the unified development proposed today and also contained 41 acres of commercial land versus the 10 acres proposed at this time.

    — Elizabeth Stockman

    What this is about
    Prior commercial concept for the 181st Avenue/Baugh Street area in 2017 compared with the current Rademacher proposal.

    p. 48Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-27)A similar request was pursued in 2017 but did not include the 100 acres planned for single family residential as part of the unified development proposed today and also contained 41 acres of commercial land versus the 10 acres proposed at this time.

    Related history

    The records searched do not contain a prior 2017 decision or proposal matching this recollection for a commercial concept at the 181st Avenue/Baugh Street area, and they do not show a recorded 2017 comparison involving 41 acres of commercial land. The related records that did appear are more recent. Rademacher Companies is listed in 2026 materials for “Viking Estates,” a proposed 14-lot subdivision on approximately 44.04 acres, including a variance request reviewed in the February 24, 2026 packet and included again for the March 10, 2026 Council packet. Separately, Baugh Street appears in 2026 road-improvement materials, but those references concern overlay assessments and not land-use approvals.

    • Mar 10, 2026APPLICANTS: Rademacher Companies, Inc 19680 Rum River Blvd Oak Grove, Mn 55303 APPLICATION: Request for approval of a Va
    • May 12, 2026## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED A
    • Feb 24, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION Variance for Viking E
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
  • A similar proposal a few years ago did not include the residential development.

    — Liz Stockman

    What this is about
    Prior 181st Avenue/Baugh Street proposal that lacked residential development.

    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)A similar proposal a few years ago did not include the residential development.

    Related history

    The records searched do not contain a prior 181st Avenue/Baugh Street proposal matching this recollection, and they do not show a prior decision on a similar proposal that specifically lacked residential development. There are only partial matches. Baugh Street appears in the 2026 Overlay Road Improvement Project records: at the January 13, 2026 meeting packet, the project included portions of Country Meadows, including Baugh Street, 222nd Avenue, 222nd Circle, Iman Street, and Eaton Street, with estimated project costs later listed in 2026 assessment documents. Separately, the February 24 and March 10, 2026 packet materials discuss Viking Estates, a proposed 14-lot rural residential subdivision, but the excerpts provided do not connect that project to 181st Avenue/Baugh Street or to an earlier nonresidential version.

    • Jan 13, 2026b) Approval of Resolution 2025-126 Approving the 2026 Overlay Project Feasibility Report. Engineer Nelson presented the
    • May 12, 2026## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED A
    • Jan 13, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 20
  • Haapala asked why it was not considered for zoning Commercial at that corner in the 2030 Comp Plan.

    — Dan Haapala

    What this is about
    Whether the 181st Avenue/Baugh Street corner was considered for commercial zoning during comprehensive planning.

    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Haapala asked why it was not considered for zoning Commercial at that corner in the 2030 Comp Plan.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching this recollection about whether the 181st Avenue/Baugh Street corner was considered for commercial zoning in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The only search hits involving Baugh Street were for the 2026 Overlay Road Improvement Project, including Country Meadows roads such as Baugh Street, 222nd Avenue, 222nd Circle, Iman Street, and Eaton Street, discussed in 2026 packets. Those records relate to street improvements and assessments, not comprehensive planning or commercial zoning at 181st Avenue and Baugh Street.

    • Jan 13, 2026b) Approval of Resolution 2025-126 Approving the 2026 Overlay Project Feasibility Report. Engineer Nelson presented the
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
    • Feb 24, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION Variance for Viking E
    • May 12, 2026## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED A
  • He responded that the residents in the area responded negatively to the plan the last time, and negative press without facts got neighbors excited.

    — Jeff Pilon

    What this is about
    Neighborhood reaction to the earlier commercial plan near 181st Avenue and Baugh Street.

    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)He responded that the residents in the area responded negatively to the plan the last time, and negative press without facts got neighbors excited.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching this recollection about neighborhood reaction to an earlier commercial plan near 181st Avenue and Baugh Street. The search results only show Baugh Street in connection with the 2026 Overlay Road Improvement Project, including Country Meadows streets, discussed in 2026; those records concern road improvements and assessments, not a commercial development plan or resident opposition.

    • Jan 13, 2026b) Approval of Resolution 2025-126 Approving the 2026 Overlay Project Feasibility Report. Engineer Nelson presented the
    • May 12, 2026## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED A
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
    • Jan 13, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 20
  • Mentioned the City Council potentially being resistant to development on this corner as they were in the past.

    What this is about
    Past City Council resistance to development on the 181st Avenue/Baugh Street corner.

    p. 4Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-07-27)Mentioned the City Council potentially being resistant to development on this corner as they were in the past.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior City Council decision matching the recollection that Council resisted development at the 181st Avenue/Baugh Street corner. None of the search results specifically mention 181st Avenue, that corner, or a development proposal tied to that location. There are only partial, non-matching references: Baugh Street appears in the 2026 Overlay Road Improvement Project materials, including at the April 14, 2026 meeting packet and May 12, 2026 packet, but those records concern road improvements and proposed assessments, not development resistance. The March 10, 2026 packet includes development-related items, including subdivision/variance materials, but the excerpts provided do not identify them as being at 181st Avenue and Baugh Street or show prior Council opposition to development there.

    • May 12, 2026## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
    • Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED A
    • Mar 10, 2026APPLICANTS: Rademacher Companies, Inc 19680 Rum River Blvd Oak Grove, Mn 55303 APPLICATION: Request for approval of a Va
    • Mar 10, 20266\. An existing flag lot or lot provided access via an existi

Where this came up before

  1. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    APPLICANTS: Rademacher Companies, Inc 19680 Rum River Blvd Oak Grove, Mn 55303 APPLICATION: Request for approval of a Variance to allow: o Allow one lot to have a shallower depth by fronting on Street

    DocAPPLICANTS: Rademacher Companies, Inc 19680 Rum River Blvd Oak Grove, Mn 55303 APPLICATION: Request for approval of a Variance to allow: o Allow one lot to have a shallower depth by fronting on Street A rather than Street B ☐ due to the
  2. May 12, 2026
    City Meeting

    ## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE

    Doc## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE
  3. Apr 14, 2026
    City Meeting

    # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSME

    Doc# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSME
  4. Feb 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION Variance for Viking Estates APPLICANTS: Rademacher Companies, Inc 19680 Rum River Blvd Oak

    DocCITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION Variance for Viking Estates APPLICANTS: Rademacher Companies, Inc 19680 Rum River Blvd Oak
  5. Apr 14, 2026
    City Meeting

    # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WHEREAS, plans and specifications for the 2

    Doc# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WHEREAS, plans and specifications for the 2026 Overlay Road Improvement Project

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