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Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, March 22, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 · 7:00 PM

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Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

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Minutes

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One-line summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms CUP and IUP recommendations as amended, adopted its commission policy as amended, and continued discussion of commercial and industrial architectural standards.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. ACalled to Order

    Meeting was called to order.

    • meeting administration
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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)City of Nowthen PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 AGENDA 7 PM Called to Orderp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

  2. BPledge of Allegiance

    Pledge was recited.

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)· Pledge of Allegiancep. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)All assembled recited the Pledge of Allegiance

  3. CRoll Call

    Roll call was taken.

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22). Roll Callp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boyles

  4. DApprove/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of March 22, 2022

    The Commission completed routine business: it approved the March 22 agenda, approved the November 23 and January 25 minutes, and later adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

    Agenda was approved as presented.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of March 22, 2022.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY CHAIRMAN AMES SECOND BY COMMISIONER HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES

  5. EApprove/Amend meeting minutes of November 23, 2021

    The Commission completed routine business: it approved the March 22 agenda, approved the November 23 and January 25 minutes, and later adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

    Minutes were approved; the minutes text appears to say 2022, while the agenda identified the minutes as November 23, 2021.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)November 23, 2021 1\. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7pm Those assembled recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Commissioners Bies, Carlson, Haapala, Jorgenson, Pearo, Also Present: City Council Liaison Mayor Pip. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY COMMISIONER BIES SECOND BY PEARO TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 23, 2022, MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  6. FApprove/Amend meeting minutes of January 25, 2022

    The Commission completed routine business: it approved the March 22 agenda, approved the November 23 and January 25 minutes, and later adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

    Minutes were approved.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 5Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)JANUARY 25, 2022 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. All assembled recited the pledge of allegiance Present: Bies, Carlson, Haapala, Jorgenson, Schiller Also Present: Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interimp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY CARLSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022, MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  7. 1Public Hearing - Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms 5160 Viking Blvd.

    Conditional Use Permit for second principal use on a single parcel; Interim Use Permit for outdoor storage/display of large items to be auctioned; Interim Use Permit to allow deviation from parking lot surfacing requirements.

    The Commission held the public hearing for Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms and approved, as amended, the interim use permits for outdoor storage/display of auction items and deviation from parking lot surfacing requirements, and the conditional use permit for multiple buildings/uses on one parcel. Discussion focused on use of former agricultural buildings, outdoor display areas, paving versus gravel or crushed asphalt for heavy equipment, landscaping and buffering along the residential side, parking, signage, septic backup, no routine live auctions, and future frontage-road planning.

    Planning Commission approved the IUPs and CUP as amended; these special-use items were to proceed to City Council for final action.

    • Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms 5160 Viking Boulevard
    Approved with conditions
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)1\. 7:00 PM: PUBLIC HEARING - Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms 5160 Viking Blvd. · Conditional Use Permit for second principal use on a single parcel · Interim Use Permit for outdoor storage/display of large items to be auctioned · Interim Use Permit to allow deviation from parking lot surfacing requirementsp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE INTERIM USE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE/ DISPLAY OF LARGE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED AND TO ALLOW DEVIATION FROM PARKING LOT SURFACE REQUIREMENTS AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES. MOTION BY CARLSON SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE BUILDING…

  8. 2Review of Planning and Zoning Commission Policy on Commission Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure

    The Commission reviewed its policy on commission structure, meeting order and general procedure, asked questions about majority-vote language, and adopted the policy as amended.

    Policy was adopted as amended.

    • Planning and Zoning Commission policy
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)2\. 7:30 PM: Review of Planning and Zoning Commission Policy on Commission Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedurep. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY CHAIR AMES SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRIES TO ADOPT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY ON COMMISSION STRUCTURE, MEETING ORDER AND GENERAL PROCEDURE AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  9. 3Discussion of Architectural Standards and other site design criteria related to commercial and industrial uses

    The Commission discussed draft commercial and industrial architectural and site-design standards, including signage, color requirements, earth tones, neutral and muted colors, whites, trim, materials, and percentages of exterior facing. The review stopped at page 5, and the Commission asked for comparison pictures showing 80% and 90% color-combination examples before continuing.

    Discussion stopped at page 5, and the Commission asked for comparison pictures before continuing review.

    • commercial and industrial architectural standards
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)4\. 8:30 PM: Discussion of Architectural Standards and other site design criteria related to commercial and industrial uses.p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Planner Stockman reviewed the proposed changes in the ordinance because of previous discussions. Questions arose with respect to signage, natural composition, color, wood, earth tones, and whites. Also discussed were various percentages of colors, textures, and trim. The review stopped at page 5. The Commission asked f…

  10. 4Upcoming Projects at April Meeting

    Planner Stockman briefly previewed upcoming items: Country View Acres 2nd Addition, a Birchwood Lane septic setback variance, and the Shermer five-lot plat.

    Planner briefly reviewed anticipated upcoming projects.

    • upcoming projects
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)Upcoming Projects at April Meeting: . Country View Acres 2nd Addn: Marmoset Street (3 lots) · Variance for septic system setback on Birchwood Ln? · Shermer 5-lot plat?p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Planner Stockman briefly reviewed Country View Acres 2nd Addition, Variance for septic system setback on Birchwood Lane and Shermer 5 Lot Plat.

  11. 5Motion to Adjourn

    The Commission completed routine business: it approved the March 22 agenda, approved the November 23 and January 25 minutes, and later adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

    Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)Motion to Adjournp. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION TO ADJORN BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSON SECOND BY BIES. Motion Carried six ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm.

Motions and votes

7 motions on the record.

  • M1MOTION BY CHAIRMAN AMES SECOND BY COMMISIONER HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

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    MOTION BY CHAIRMAN AMES SECOND BY COMMISIONER HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

    moved by CHAIRMAN AMES, seconded by COMMISIONER HAAPALA

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YCarlson
    • YJorgensen
    • YPearo
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boylesp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY CHAIRMAN AMES SECOND BY COMMISIONER HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES

  • M2MOTION BY COMMISIONER BIES SECOND BY PEARO TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 23, 2022, MEETING.

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    MOTION BY COMMISIONER BIES SECOND BY PEARO TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 23, 2022, MEETING.

    moved by COMMISIONER BIES, seconded by PEARO

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YCarlson
    • YJorgensen
    • YPearo
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boylesp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY COMMISIONER BIES SECOND BY PEARO TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 23, 2022, MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  • M3MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY CARLSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022, MEETING.

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    MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY CARLSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022, MEETING.

    moved by COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, seconded by CARLSON

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YCarlson
    • YJorgensen
    • YPearo
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boylesp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY CARLSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022, MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  • M4MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE INTERIM USE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE/ DISPLAY OF LARGE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED AND TO ALLOW DEVIATION FROM PARKING LOT SURFACE REQUIREMENTS AS AMENDED.

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    MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE INTERIM USE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE/ DISPLAY OF LARGE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED AND TO ALLOW DEVIATION FROM PARKING LOT SURFACE REQUIREMENTS AS AMENDED.

    moved by PEARO, seconded by BIES

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YCarlson
    • YJorgensen
    • YPearo
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boylesp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE INTERIM USE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE/ DISPLAY OF LARGE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED AND TO ALLOW DEVIATION FROM PARKING LOT SURFACE REQUIREMENTS AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  • M5MOTION BY CARLSON SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE BUILDINGS/USES ON A SINGLE PARCEL AS AMENDED.

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    MOTION BY CARLSON SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE BUILDINGS/USES ON A SINGLE PARCEL AS AMENDED.

    moved by CARLSON, seconded by HAAPALA

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YCarlson
    • YJorgensen
    • YPearo
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boylesp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY CARLSON SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE BUILDINGS/USES ON A SINGLE PARCEL AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  • M6MOTION BY CHAIR AMES SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRIES TO ADOPT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY ON COMMISSION STRUCTURE, MEETING ORDER AND GENERAL PROCEDURE AS AMENDED.

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    MOTION BY CHAIR AMES SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRIES TO ADOPT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY ON COMMISSION STRUCTURE, MEETING ORDER AND GENERAL PROCEDURE AS AMENDED.

    moved by CHAIR AMES, seconded by COMMISSIONER BRIES

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YCarlson
    • YJorgensen
    • YPearo
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boylesp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY CHAIR AMES SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRIES TO ADOPT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY ON COMMISSION STRUCTURE, MEETING ORDER AND GENERAL PROCEDURE AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  • M7MOTION TO ADJORN BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSON SECOND BY BIES.

    moved by COMMISSIONER JORGENSON, seconded by BIES

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YCarlson
    • YJorgensen
    • YPearo
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Present: Commissioners Bies, Haapala, Carlson, Jorgensen, Pearo Others Present: Liaison Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boylesp. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION TO ADJORN BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSON SECOND BY BIES. Motion Carried six ayes.

Dollar amounts in motions

Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.

  • Planning Commission member per-meeting compensation

    $20

    Motion MOTION BY CHAIR AMES SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRIES TO ADOPT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY ON COMMISSION STRUCTURE, MEETING ORDER AND GENERAL PROCEDURE AS AMENDED. Passed(MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.)
    p. 49Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-03-22)SECTION 20. COMPENSATION Each Commission member shall receive $20.00 for each regularly scheduled or special meeting.p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)MOTION BY CHAIR AMES SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BRIES TO ADOPT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY ON COMMISSION STRUCTURE, MEETING ORDER AND GENERAL PROCEDURE AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

Prior history on this business

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

  • when the property was zoned a commercial back in 2011 we the agricultural uses were became interim uses so those may continue until such time as they are as until such time as they cease

    — Planner Stockman

    What this is about
    Prior rezoning of the 5160 Viking Boulevard property and how agricultural uses became interim uses.

    6:12when the property was zoned a commercial back in 2011 we the agricultural uses were became interim uses so those may continue until such time as they are as until such time as they cease

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain the 2011 rezoning decision for 5160 Viking Boulevard or language showing that agricultural uses became interim uses at that time. The closest matches are 2026 packet materials for the Viking Estates preliminary plat near Viking Boulevard NW and St. Francis Boulevard NW, including site access and Anoka County transportation comments in the February 24, 2026 and March 10, 2026 packets. Those 2026 materials discuss the proposed plat layout, new road access from Viking Boulevard, county access requirements, and removal of existing driveways or field entrances, but they do not document the earlier rezoning action or the status of agricultural uses as interim uses.

    • Mar 10, 2026## SITE ACCESS / VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 1\. The project is proposed to receive access from Viking Blvd NW, which is an existi
    • Mar 10, 2026# Anoka County TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Highway Cindy Nash City of Nowthen PO Box 251 Medina, MN 55340 January 20, 2026 R
    • Feb 24, 2026### SITE ACCESS / VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 1\. The project is proposed to receive access from Viking Blvd NW, which is an exist
    • Feb 24, 2026TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Highway Cindy Nash City of Nowthen PO Box 251 Medina, MN 55340 January 20, 2026 RE: Preliminary
    • 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
  • even though this conceptual plan shows the road going kind of through the middle of the site this was prepared before mr raisler subdivided that 10 acres from the larger 40.

    — Planner Stockman

    What this is about
    Earlier conceptual frontage-road planning before a 10-acre parcel was split from the larger 40-acre parcel.

    11:14even though this conceptual plan shows the road going kind of through the middle of the site this was prepared before mr raisler subdivided that 10 acres from the larger 40.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching this recollection about a conceptual frontage-road plan, Mr. Raisler, or a 10-acre split from a larger 40-acre parcel. The search results only show general Planning Commission powers, duties, and meeting procedures in 2025 agenda materials, including references to Planning and Zoning policies adopted by Council, but they do not include the specific conceptual plan or subdivision history Planner Stockman was referring to.

    • Mar 11, 2025### 2-1-6 Powers and Duties A. Generally. The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties given to city plannin
    • Feb 25, 2025perform secretarial duties for the Commission, such as the keeping of minutes, and may be responsible for the keeping of
    • ### 2-1-6 Powers and Duties A. Generally. The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties given to city plannin
    • Feb 10, 2026Roll Call 3\. Meeting Policy read 4\. Approve/Amend Meeting Agenda 5\. Approve/Amend Meeting Minutes of the Preceding Me
    • Mar 11, 2025Adjournment B. The order of business may be varied by City Staff or the presiding officer, but no public hearings shall
  • i believe that when we did a conversion for another property that we were about a third or slightly greater than a third of the shrub total

    — Planner Stockman

    What this is about
    A prior landscaping conversion precedent used to estimate how many trees could substitute for shrubs.

    47:47i believe that when we did a conversion for another property that we were about a third or slightly greater than a third of the shrub total

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior landscaping conversion decision matching Planner Stockman’s recollection about using trees to substitute for roughly one-third of a required shrub total. The search results mainly relate to a 2026 interim use permit for a landscaping/concrete/snow removal home occupation at 8704 190th Ave NW, including Planning Commission materials for February 24, 2026 and City Council materials for March 10, 2026. Those records concern business operations and permit conditions, not a landscape-plan conversion formula or shrub-to-tree substitution precedent.

    • Apr 14, 20266\. The approved total outdoor cultivation area shall not exceed 7000 square feet that is in a fenced and secured area a
    • Mar 24, 20265\. No extraction, production, or retail endorsements have been issued by the OCM. Even if granted by the OCM in the fut
    • Mar 10, 202610\. All materials, equipment and parts used for the business shall be stored in the accessory structure. No outside sto
    • Feb 24, 20268\. No concrete shall be made on the property. Any concrete used shall be sent directly to the off-site project. No conc
    • Mar 10, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ### CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Interim Use Permit for Extended H
  • Planner Stockman reviewed the proposed changes in the ordinance because of previous discussions.

    — Planner Stockman

    What this is about
    Past discussions that led to the draft architectural standards ordinance changes.

    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-03-22)Planner Stockman reviewed the proposed changes in the ordinance because of previous discussions.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching Planner Stockman’s recollection about architectural standards ordinance changes. The search results instead point to ordinance packet language from the December 23, 2025, February 24, 2026, and March 10, 2026 packets dealing with City Planner review of lot line adjustments and minor subdivisions. Those excerpts do not reference architectural standards or identify the earlier discussions that prompted the draft changes.

    • Feb 24, 2026consent from all owners and interested parties of the property subject to the application. 2\. Filing. A lot line adjust
    • Mar 10, 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, 2026<table> <tr> <td colspan="2">A. The City Planner shall either approve, defer or deny the application.</td> </tr> <tr> <t
    • Feb 24, 2026<table> <tr> <td colspan="2">A. The City Planner shall either approve, defer or deny the application.</td> </tr> <tr> <t
  • we used to have an architectural review committee um so you know maybe we start requiring all commercial industrial buildings to come through city council to come through planning and zoning to be reviewed

    — Planner Stockman

    What this is about
    The City previously had an architectural review committee, and the Commission discussed how that earlier review system related to the proposed standards.

    1:59:59we used to have an architectural review committee um so you know maybe we start requiring all commercial industrial buildings to come through city council to come through planning and zoning to be reviewed

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection about a former architectural review committee or a requirement that commercial/industrial building designs go through City Council or Planning and Zoning for architectural review. The closest materials found are general land-use process and fee/escrow provisions in the February 24, 2026 and March 10, 2026 packets, including application review, consultant cost reimbursement, and minor subdivision review procedures. Those records do not reference an architectural review committee, proposed architectural standards, or a formal vote on re-establishing that type of review system.

    • 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
    • Mar 10, 2026completed and payment made, therefore. As to all requests brought under this paragraph, the City shall have sole discret
    • Mar 10, 2026agreements related to those applications, including direct costs such as recording fees and third- party consultants (At
    • Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES F

Where this came up before

  1. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    ## SITE ACCESS / VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 1\. The project is proposed to receive access from Viking Blvd NW, which is an existing County Highway. The proposed "new road" is located approximately 400 feet wes

    Doc## SITE ACCESS / VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 1\. The project is proposed to receive access from Viking Blvd NW, which is an existing County Highway. The proposed "new road" is located approximately 400 feet west of the intersection of Viking Blvd NW
  2. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    # Anoka County TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Highway Cindy Nash City of Nowthen PO Box 251 Medina, MN 55340 January 20, 2026 RE: Preliminary Plat - Viking Estates Dear Cindy, We have reviewed the Preliminar

    Doc# Anoka County TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Highway Cindy Nash City of Nowthen PO Box 251 Medina, MN 55340 January 20, 2026 RE: Preliminary Plat - Viking Estates Dear Cindy, We have reviewed the Preliminary Plat for Viking Estates to be lo
  3. Feb 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    ### SITE ACCESS / VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 1\. The project is proposed to receive access from Viking Blvd NW, which is an existing County Highway. The proposed "new road" is located approximately 400 feet we

    Doc### SITE ACCESS / VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 1\. The project is proposed to receive access from Viking Blvd NW, which is an existing County Highway. The proposed "new road" is located approximately 400 feet west of the intersection of Viking Blvd N
  4. Feb 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Highway Cindy Nash City of Nowthen PO Box 251 Medina, MN 55340 January 20, 2026 RE: Preliminary Plat - Viking Estates Dear Cindy, We have reviewed the Preliminary Plat for Viki

    DocTRANSPORTATION DIVISION Highway Cindy Nash City of Nowthen PO Box 251 Medina, MN 55340 January 20, 2026 RE: Preliminary Plat - Viking Estates Dear Cindy, We have reviewed the Preliminary Plat for Viking Estates to be located south of
  5. Apr 14, 2026
    City Meeting

    ## Calcium Chloride <table> <tr> <th>Gravel Street</th> <th>GIS MAP FT</th> <th colspan="3">Actual FT Sprayed</th> <th rowspan="2"></th> </tr> <tr> <th>Basalt St (Gravel portion)</th> <th>3,7

    Doc## Calcium Chloride <table> <tr> <th>Gravel Street</th> <th>GIS MAP FT</th> <th colspan="3">Actual FT Sprayed</th> <th rowspan="2"></th> </tr> <tr> <th>Basalt St (Gravel portion)</th> <th>3,7

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  • 0:12 turn on your mics please first thing we'll do is have the flag pledge [Music]
  • 0:25 i congratulations to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation
  • 0:34 under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all [Music]
  • 0:50 the next thing we'll do is have it roll called by our turf okay uh chair aims here uh commissioner breeze
  • 1:00 here did i mispronounce bees bees bees i'm sorry that's all right my bad
  • 1:08 all right you're going to be in here clarkson carlson i'm sorry president okay um
  • 1:17 uh commissioner happily here commissioner jorgensen here commissioner piro here apparel carol next thing is we're going to prove or
  • 1:38 amend tonight's meeting agenda of may 20th for march 22nd 2022 back in here anybody like to make
  • 1:46 this motion right uh
  • 2:00 let's go on the next one approve or amend the meeting minutes of november 23rd 2021 approving the agenda i don't think you
  • 2:11 voted did you no yeah we need to vote okay okay all in favor say aye aye
  • 2:19 thank you mr chair commissioners i'll take
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