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Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, July 26, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 · 7:00 PM

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Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

Packet

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The supporting materials the board reviewed.

Minutes

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One-line summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission held the public hearing on Ordinance 2022-02, approved it with six ayes, removed the June 28 minutes from the agenda, and adjourned at 8:25pm.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. A1Call to order

    The meeting was called to order.

    Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

    • meeting administration
    No action
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)Called to Orderp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

  2. A2Pledge of Allegiance

    The pledge of allegiance was recited.

    Those assembled recited the pledge of allegiance.

    • meeting administration
    No action
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)· Pledge of Allegiancep. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Those assembled recited the pledge of allegiance.

  3. A3Roll call

    Roll call was taken.

    Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, and Pearo were listed as present; Bies was listed as absent; Pilon, Stockman, and Boyles were also present.

    • meeting administration
    No action
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26). Roll Callp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Present: Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo Absent: Bies Also Present: Liaison Pilon, Planner Stockman, and Interim City Administrator Boyles

  4. A4Approve or amend tonight's meeting agenda of July 26, 2022

    Approve or amend the July 26, 2022 agenda.

    The commission approved the July 26, 2022 agenda, but the motion expressly removed the June 28, 2022 minutes from the agenda. As a result, the prior meeting minutes were not approved at this meeting.

    The agenda was approved, but the June 28, 2022 minutes were removed from it.

    • meeting administration
    • June 28 minutes
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of July 26, 2022.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA MINUS THE JUNE 28, 2022, MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  5. A5Approve or amend meeting minutes of June 28, 2022

    Approve or amend the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes.

    The commission approved the July 26, 2022 agenda, but the motion expressly removed the June 28, 2022 minutes from the agenda. As a result, the prior meeting minutes were not approved at this meeting.

    The agenda was approved minus the June 28, 2022 minutes, so those minutes were not approved at this meeting.

    • meeting administration
    • June 28 minutes
    Withdrawn
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)· Approve/Amend meeting minutes of June 28, 2022.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA MINUS THE JUNE 28, 2022, MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  6. 1Public hearing: Ordinance 2022-02 regarding architectural and design standards for commercial and industrial uses

    Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-02 regarding architectural and design standards for commercial and industrial uses.

    The commission held the scheduled public hearing on Ordinance 2022-02, which would amend City Code Sections 11-2, 11-5, and 11-6 to define more detailed architectural standards and site design rules for commercial and industrial uses. Planner Stockman reviewed the proposed ordinance and rationale; the discussion covered exterior-material percentages, color standards, parking standards, buffers, unobtrusive electronics, and how the standards would apply to new buildings and major reconstruction. The commission then approved Ordinance 2022-02 on a motion that carried with six ayes.

    After the public hearing and discussion, the commission approved Ordinance 2022-02 by a motion carried with six ayes.

    • Ordinance 2022-02
    • architectural standards
    • commercial and industrial uses
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)1\. 7:00 PM: PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance 2022-02 regarding architectural and design standards for commercial and industrial uses.p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11-2, 11-5 AND 11-6 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO DEFINE MORE DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS AND SITE DESIGN FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)1.PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE 2022-02 REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL USES.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Chair Ames stated that tonight's hearing is to solicit public input on the architectural standards that the commission has been reviewing for months now. Planner Stockman provided the staff report by reviewing the changes proposed in the ordinance and the rationale.p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)MOTION BY HAAPALA SECOND BY CARLSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2022- 02 AMENDING SECTIONS 11-2, 11-5, AND 11-6 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO DEFINE MORE DETAILED ARCHETECTURAL STANDARDS AND SITE DESIGN FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES.MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  7. A6Upcoming projects at future meetings

    Upcoming projects listed for future meetings: Toft Final Plat; Shermer 5-lot plat on Twin Pkwy.; and an amended CUP for a cell tower at 5606 Verde Valley Rd., with the application received 7/19/22 but incomplete.

    The agenda listed the Toft Final Plat, the Shermer 5-lot plat on Twin Pkwy., and an amended CUP for a cell tower at 5606 Verde Valley Rd. as upcoming projects for future meetings. No action on those listed future projects is recorded in the minutes for this meeting.

    The projects were listed on the agenda as upcoming projects at future meetings; the minutes do not record action on them at this meeting.

    • future projects
    • Toft Final Plat
    • Shermer plat
    • cell tower CUP
    No action
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)Upcoming Projects at Future Meetings: · Toft Final Plat · Shermer 5-lot plat on Twin Pkwy. · Amended CUP for cell tower at 5606 Verde Valley Rd. - application received 7/19/22 but it was incomplete.

  8. A7Motion to adjourn

    Adjournment.

    The commission voted to adjourn, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.

    The motion to adjourn carried with six ayes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)Motion to Adjournp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY AMES TO ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.

Motions and votes

3 motions on the record.

  • M1MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA MINUS THE JUNE 28, 2022, MINUTES.

    moved by Pearo, seconded by Haapala

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YCarlson
    • YHaapala
    • YJorgensen
    • YLewis
    • YPearo
    • ·Bies
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE AGENDA MINUS THE JUNE 28, 2022, MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Present: Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo Absent: Biesp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

  • M2MOTION BY HAAPALA SECOND BY CARLSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2022-02 AMENDING SECTIONS 11-2, 11-5, AND 11-6 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO DEFINE MORE DETAILED ARCHETECTURAL STANDARDS AND SITE DESIGN FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES.

    moved by Haapala, seconded by Carlson

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YCarlson
    • YHaapala
    • YJorgensen
    • YLewis
    • YPearo
    • ·Bies
    p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)MOTION BY HAAPALA SECOND BY CARLSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2022- 02 AMENDING SECTIONS 11-2, 11-5, AND 11-6 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO DEFINE MORE DETAILED ARCHETECTURAL STANDARDS AND SITE DESIGN FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES.MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Present: Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo Absent: Biesp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

  • M3MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY AMES TO ADJOURN.

    moved by Pearo, seconded by Ames

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YCarlson
    • YHaapala
    • YJorgensen
    • YLewis
    • YPearo
    • ·Bies
    p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)MOTION BY PEARO SECOND BY AMES TO ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Present: Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo Absent: Biesp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

Prior history on this business

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

  • the architectural standards that the commission has been reviewing for months now

    — Chair Ames

    What this is about
    Chair Ames referred to the commission's prior months of review of the architectural standards ordinance, which may help locate earlier discussions of Ordinance 2022-02 or its draft standards.

    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Chair Ames stated that tonight's hearing is to solicit public input on the architectural standards that the commission has been reviewing for months now.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching Chair Ames’s recollection about architectural standards being reviewed by the commission for months, and they do not show Ordinance 2022-02 or draft architectural standards. The search results instead appear to relate to unrelated items, including fee schedule ordinances in 2026, cannabis/THC regulations, commission chair selection, and meeting conduct rules.

    • Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES F
    • Feb 24, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES
    • Apr 14, 2026not limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to
    • Mar 24, 2026not limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to
    • Apr 14, 2026# PUBLIC NOTICE # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-02 # ORDINANCE ESTAB

Where this came up before

  1. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the City Code, Chapter 1

    Doc# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the City Code, Chapter 1
  2. Feb 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the City Code, Chapter

    Doc# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the City Code, Chapter
  3. Apr 14, 2026
    City Meeting

    not limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to time. Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 9810, including Rule 9810.1

    Docnot limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to time. Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 9810, including Rule 9810.1
  4. Mar 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    not limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to time. Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 9810, including Rule 9810.15

    Docnot limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to time. Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 9810, including Rule 9810.15
  5. Apr 14, 2026
    City Meeting

    # PUBLIC NOTICE # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-02 # ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE REGULATING TE

    Doc# PUBLIC NOTICE # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-02 # ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE REGULATING TE

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