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Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, November 22, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 · 7:00 PM

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Agenda

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Packet

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Minutes

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Agenda items below come from the packet. The outcomes are not on file.

One-line summary

The November 22, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission packet scheduled a discussion of zoning ordinance changes for fencing, screening and landscaping, but no November 22 minutes or transcript were included, so outcomes are unknown.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. AI-01Called to order

    minutes not available in this bundle

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)City of Nowthen PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022 AGENDA 7 PM Called to Order

  2. AI-02Pledge of Allegiance

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)· Pledge of Allegiance

  3. AI-03Roll call

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22). Roll Call

  4. AI-04Approve or amend tonight's meeting agenda

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of November 22, 2022.

  5. AI-05Approve or amend October 25, 2022 meeting minutes

    minutes not available in this bundle

    • October 25 minutes
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    p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)OCTOBER 25, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Those assembled recited the pledge of allegiance. Present: Ames, Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Bies, Absent: Lewis, Pearo Also Present: Liaison Pilon, Planner S

  6. AI-06Consider zoning ordinance changes to fencing, screening and landscaping requirements

    Discussion of proposed zoning ordinance changes to fencing, screening and landscaping requirements.

    The only substantive item scheduled for the November 22 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was a 7:00 p.m. discussion of zoning ordinance changes for fencing, screening and landscaping. The packet included draft Ordinance No. 2022-03, described as amending the general performance standards and landscaping, screening and fencing sections to clarify and differentiate residential/agriculture requirements from commercial/industrial requirements. No November 22 minutes were included, so the record in this bundle does not show whether the Commission took action.

    minutes not available in this bundle

    • fencing screening landscaping ordinance
    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)1\. 7:00 PM: Discussion: Consider Zoning Ordinance Changes to Fencing, Screening and Landscaping Requirementsp. 6Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11-4-17, GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, and 11-4-18, LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND FENCING, TO CLARIFY AND DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL REQUIREMENTS.

  7. AI-07Adjournment

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)Motion to Adjourn

Prior history on this business

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

  • It was also stated that a 100-foot setback Variance was issued for a property on Bass Lake a few years ago.

    What this is about
    A prior Bass Lake variance used as a comparison during the October 25 discussion of the 20885 Engen Boulevard shoreland setback variance.

    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)It was also stated that a 100-foot setback Variance was issued for a property on Bass Lake a few years ago.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching the recollection that a 100-foot shoreland setback variance was issued for a Bass Lake property “a few years ago.” The search results returned unrelated items, including later meeting packets, general setback information for another development, and a map reference to area lakes, but no Bass Lake variance action, meeting date, vote, or property matching that description.

    • 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
    • Oct 28, 20256\. Section 11-3-8 D.9 of the Zoning Ordinance permits the sale of Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) Retail Business subj
    • Feb 10, 2026## Example Projects <figure> DRYSEN Rum Riverbank stabilization </figure> <figure> St. Francis High School students moni
    • Mar 10, 2026DRAWN BY: NPC Revisions: ISSUE DATE: 1/20/26 FILE NO: 2968 ADVANCED DRYWALL, INC. 14840 Aberdeen St NE Ham Lake, Minneso
    • Mar 10, 2026# RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ## A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S GRADER TO BE USED AT THE NOWTHEN THRESHING SHOW GROUNDS
  • Commissioner Jorgensen had a question about the lake drainage which was changed from flowing south to flowing north 15+ years ago. Kreger had issues with the DNR and watershed who wanted to limit the number of additional houses that should be built around the lake.

    — Commissioner Jorgensen

    What this is about
    Past Bear Lake drainage and DNR/watershed issues mentioned during the October 25 discussion of the 20885 Engen Boulevard variance.

    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)Commissioner Jorgensen had a question about the lake drainage which was changed from flowing south to flowing north 15+ years ago. Kreger had issues with the DNR and watershed who wanted to limit the number of additional houses that should be built around the lake.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection about Bear Lake drainage being changed from flowing south to flowing north, or about DNR/watershed objections limiting additional houses around the lake. The search results include later packet materials with drainage and utility easement legal descriptions and a map showing Bear Lake, but they do not document the 15-plus-year-old drainage change, any DNR or watershed dispute involving Kreger, or any formal council action tied to the October 25 discussion of the 20885 Engen Boulevard variance.

    • Mar 10, 2026## PROPOSED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AREA (Tract A) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
    • Mar 24, 2026MEADOWSTOF VERDE VALLEY 1/2 inch 2\. Mrnesota becartment of Wchecktenen Geodetle CSDD Station No. 102729 (MrCot lome SAR
    • Apr 14, 2026DOCIE LAKE 210TH AVE. NW 209TH AVE. NWN 2OUTM AVE. NWN BEAR LAKE 207TH AVE. NWN MACRONS FITATER 260 206TM AVE. NWN 205TM
    • Feb 24, 2026## SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR <figure> </figure> Chairman Ames opened the floor for nominations for the Chair pos
    • May 12, 2026# City of Nowthen Financial Analysis The following pages provide graphic representation of select data pertaining to the
  • It is important to require incorporation of the architectural standards which were just adopted.

    — Planner Stockman

    What this is about
    A recently adopted architectural standards ordinance was referenced during the October 25 discussion of fencing, screening and landscaping changes.

    p. 5Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)It is important to require incorporation of the architectural standards which were just adopted.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection of a recently adopted architectural standards ordinance. The search results include unrelated ordinances and code materials, such as an LPHE/cannabis-related ordinance passed on October 30, 2025, a 2021 plumbing-code incorporation notice, fee-schedule language, and subdivision code excerpts. Based on these results, there is no record here showing when architectural standards were adopted, what ordinance number was used, or what vote occurred before the October 25 fencing, screening, and landscaping discussion.

    • Dec 23, 2025<figure> </figure> platted lots and the request is to create not more than two (2) new lets/three (3) total lots , and t
    • Oct 28, 20256\. Section 11-3-8 D.9 of the Zoning Ordinance permits the sale of Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) Retail Business subj
    • 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 28, 2026cultivation would only occur during the growing season from approximately May through October, and described the extensi
  • The architectural committee has not been called upon for many years; the group is made up of the City Council and the City Planner.

    What this is about
    The prior use of the architectural committee was discussed during the October 25 discussion of fencing, screening and landscaping changes.

    p. 5Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-11-22)The architectural committee has not been called upon for many years; the group is made up of the City Council and the City Planner.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching this recollection about an architectural committee made up of the City Council and City Planner, or its prior use during an October 25 discussion of fencing, screening, and landscaping changes. The search results instead point to 2026 packet materials about City Planner review procedures for lot line adjustments, lot consolidations, and minor subdivisions. Those materials do not mention the architectural committee, fencing/screening/landscaping changes, or any formal action related to calling that committee.

    • Feb 24, 2026consent from all owners and interested parties of the property subject to the application. 2\. Filing. A lot line adjust
    • Mar 10, 2026describes the minor subdivision. The application shall be considered as being officially submitted and complete when the
    • Feb 24, 2026describes the minor subdivision. The application shall be considered as being officially submitted and complete when the
    • Mar 10, 2026<table> <tr> <td colspan="2">A. The City Planner shall either approve, defer or deny the application.</td> </tr> <tr> <t
    • Mar 10, 2026consent from all owners and interested parties of the property subject to the application. 2\. Filing. A lot line adjust

Where this came up before

  1. 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
  2. Oct 28, 2025
    City Meeting

    6\. Section 11-3-8 D.9 of the Zoning Ordinance permits the sale of Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) Retail Business subject to conditions. 7\. The property does not meet the requirements of the

    Doc6\. Section 11-3-8 D.9 of the Zoning Ordinance permits the sale of Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) Retail Business subject to conditions. 7\. The property does not meet the requirements of the
  3. Feb 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    ## Example Projects <figure> DRYSEN Rum Riverbank stabilization </figure> <figure> St. Francis High School students monitoring the Rum River </figure> ## Priorities We work to maintain the quality of

    Doc## Example Projects <figure> DRYSEN Rum Riverbank stabilization </figure> <figure> St. Francis High School students monitoring the Rum River </figure> ## Priorities We work to maintain the quality of area lakes, rivers, streams
  4. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    DRAWN BY: NPC Revisions: ISSUE DATE: 1/20/26 FILE NO: 2968 ADVANCED DRYWALL, INC. 14840 Aberdeen St NE Ham Lake, Minnesota 55304 PALOMINO ESTATES Nowthen, MN EXISTING CONDITIONS 2 of 6 <!-- PageNumber

    DocDRAWN BY: NPC Revisions: ISSUE DATE: 1/20/26 FILE NO: 2968 ADVANCED DRYWALL, INC. 14840 Aberdeen St NE Ham Lake, Minnesota 55304 PALOMINO ESTATES Nowthen, MN EXISTING CONDITIONS 2 of 6 <!-- PageNumber="209" -
  5. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    # RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ## A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S GRADER TO BE USED AT THE NOWTHEN THRESHING SHOW GROUNDS FOR 2026 TRACTOR PULLS WHEREAS, Lyle and Michelle Offerdahl have requested that

    Doc# RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ## A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S GRADER TO BE USED AT THE NOWTHEN THRESHING SHOW GROUNDS FOR 2026 TRACTOR PULLS WHEREAS, Lyle and Michelle Offerdahl have requested that the city donate its grader time and

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