The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the 22511 Baugh St NW variance, approved the Leistico East accessory-building variance recommendation, and approved the Original Hockey Mom Brownies Interim Use Permit as recommended.
What was on the agenda
8 items as recorded in the agenda, packet, and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting was called to order and the pledge was recited.
meeting administration
No action
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)1\. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m.p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Those assembled recited the pledge of allegiance.
2Roll Call
Roll Call
Roll call was taken; six commissioners were present and Commissioner Lewis was absent.
meeting administration
No action
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)2\. Roll Callp. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)Present: Commissioners: Ames, Haapala, Jorgensen, Carlson, Bies, and Pearo Also Present: Planner Nash, Interim City Administrator Johnson, Assistant Johnson Absent: Commissioner Lewis, Liaison Mayor Hybben
3Approve/Amend Agenda
Approve/Amend Agenda
The commission opened the meeting, took roll, approved the presented agenda, and later adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
The presented agenda was approved.
meeting administration
Approved
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)3\. Approve/Amend Agendap. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY BIES TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
4aVariance - 22511 Baugh St NW
Public hearing on a variance at 22511 Baugh St NW
The commission held the public hearing on the 22511 Baugh St NW variance. Planner Nash explained that an addition had resulted in two dwelling units where the ordinance allows one, and that the variance would recognize the structure as a single-family home with deed restrictions. No residents spoke at the hearing, and the commission voted to approve the variance recommendation.
After a public hearing with no resident comments or questions, the commission approved the variance recommendation.
22511 Baugh St NW variance
Approved
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)4\. Public Hearings a. Variance - 22511 Baugh St NWp. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)ITEM 4a. 22511 Baugh St NW Variance Planner Nash explained the variance request. The existing structure was added onto, so it now has two dwelling units, and the ordinances only allow one. The purpose of the variance is to recognize the dwellings as a single-family home with deed restrictions.p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY AMES, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE 22511 BAUGH ST AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
5aVariance - Leistico East
Unfinished business on the Leistico East accessory-structure variance
The commission considered the carried-over Leistico East accessory-structure variance. The revised conditions addressed Building 5 by either moving the lot line or removing the building, allowed Buildings 1 through 5 to remain for agricultural use with limits on expansion and replacement, required removal of Buildings 4 and 5 if 214th Avenue is improved to city standards, and required a deed restriction. Gary Leistico said the applicants were happy with the conditions, and the commission approved and accepted the findings and recommendation.
The commission approved and accepted the findings of fact and recommendation for the accessory building variance.
Leistico East accessory structures
Approved
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)5\. Unfinished Business a. Variance - Leistico Eastp. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)ITEM 5a. Leistico East Variance - Accessory Structuresp. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY CARLSON TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ACCESSORY BUILDING VARIANCE. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
5bInterim Use Permit - Original Hockey Mom Brownies
Unfinished business on the Interim Use Permit for Original Hockey Mom Brownies
The commission reconsidered the Original Hockey Mom Brownies IUP after earlier discussion. Planner Nash explained that the Howards would construct the primary structure first but wanted to pour the bakery footings at the same time and have assurance that the IUP would be accepted. The City Attorney recommended approval, Commissioner Pearo said she had no reason not to issue the IUP once the structures are built, and the commission approved the IUP as recommended.
The commission approved the Interim Use Permit as recommended.
Original Hockey Mom Brownies IUP
Approved
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)b. Interim Use Permit - Original Hockey Mom Browniesp. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)ITEM 5b. Interim Use Permit - Tony Howard Original Hockey Mom Browniesp. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY BIES, SECONDED BY PEARO TO APPROVE THIS INTERIM USE PERMIT AS RECOMMENDED FOR ORIGINAL HOCKEY MOM BROWNIES. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
6New Business
New Business
The minutes move from Item 5b to the adjournment motion without recording any New Business action.
meeting administration
No action
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)6\. New Businessp. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY BIES, SECONDED BY PEARO TO APPROVE THIS INTERIM USE PERMIT AS RECOMMENDED FOR ORIGINAL HOCKEY MOM BROWNIES. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED. MOTION BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO ADJOURN.
7Adjournment
Adjournment
The commission opened the meeting, took roll, approved the presented agenda, and later adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
The commission adjourned at 7:36 p.m.; the minutes do not record a vote tally for the adjournment motion.
meeting administration
Approved
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda (2025-03-25)7\. Adjournmentp. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO ADJOURN. Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm
Motions and votes
5 motions on the record.
M1MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY BIES TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA.
moved by Commissioner Haapala, seconded by Bies
Passed
YAmes
YHaapala
YJorgensen
YCarlson
YBies
YPearo
·Lewis
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY BIES TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
M2MOTION BY AMES, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE 22511 BAUGH ST AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOME.
moved by Ames, seconded by Pearo
Passed
YAmes
YHaapala
YJorgensen
YCarlson
YBies
YPearo
·Lewis
p. 1↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY AMES, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE 22511 BAUGH ST AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
M3MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY CARLSON TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ACCESSORY BUILDING VARIANCE.
moved by Commissioner Haapala, seconded by Carlson
Passed
YAmes
YHaapala
YJorgensen
YCarlson
YBies
YPearo
·Lewis
p. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY CARLSON TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ACCESSORY BUILDING VARIANCE. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
M4MOTION BY BIES, SECONDED BY PEARO TO APPROVE THIS INTERIM USE PERMIT AS RECOMMENDED FOR ORIGINAL HOCKEY MOM BROWNIES.
moved by Bies, seconded by Pearo
Passed
YAmes
YHaapala
YJorgensen
YCarlson
YBies
YPearo
·Lewis
p. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY BIES, SECONDED BY PEARO TO APPROVE THIS INTERIM USE PERMIT AS RECOMMENDED FOR ORIGINAL HOCKEY MOM BROWNIES. SIX (6) AYES - COMMISSIONERS AMES, HAAPALA, JORGENSEN, CARLSON, BIES, & PEARO. MOTION PASSED.
M5MOTION BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO ADJOURN.
moved by Carlson, seconded by Pearo
Passed
p. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)MOTION BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO ADJOURN. Meeting adjourned at 7:36pm
Prior history on this business
When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.
This variance is a carryover from the last meeting. The new conditions proposed based on the
discussion from the last meeting include moving the lot line far enough from building number 5
so it is included in lot 1 or removing building number 5 altogether.
What this is about Leistico East accessory-structure variance conditions developed from the prior Planning Commission discussion.
p. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)This variance is a carryover from the last meeting. The new conditions proposed based on the discussion from the last meeting include moving the lot line far enough from building number 5 so it is included in lot 1 or removing building number 5 altogether.
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior Planning Commission discussion or decision matching this recollection about a Leistico East accessory-structure variance or conditions involving building number 5, moving a lot line, or removing the building.
The search results instead relate to Planning and Zoning Commission procedures/policies and a separate Palomino Estates conditional use permit. They do not show the “last meeting” discussion or any formal vote on the Leistico East variance conditions.
·Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves
·Mar 10, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> # REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</th> <th>Department:</th>
·Feb 10, 2026Council. 5\. Use of Public Resources - Public resources not available to the public (e.g., city staff time, equipment, s
·Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 16. DUTIES OF OFFICERS The Chair is a voting member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and may make motio
·Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 12. MINUTES A. Purpose. The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission's meetings represent the official
This IUP is a carryover from the last meeting. Planner Nash explained that the Howards will
agree to construct the primary structure first but would like to pour the footings for the bakery
in at the same time if possible so they can keep the business as efficient as possible.
— Planner Nash
What this is about Original Hockey Mom Brownies IUP was returning from a prior meeting, with changes about constructing the primary structure first.
p. 2↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Minutes (2025-03-25)This IUP is a carryover from the last meeting. Planner Nash explained that the Howards will agree to construct the primary structure first but would like to pour the footings for the bakery in at the same time if possible so they can keep the business as efficient as possible.
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior meeting item matching this recollection for the Hockey Mom Brownies IUP, the Howards, or a condition about constructing the primary structure first while pouring bakery footings at the same time.
The search results do show Planner Nash discussing other interim use permit or business-related matters in early 2026, including a separate property/business discussion in the February 24, 2026 minutes, but those records do not appear to involve the Howards or Hockey Mom Brownies.
·Mar 10, 2026for a period of six months. The confirmatory retest will use the same drug and/or alcohol threshold detection levels as
·Mar 24, 2026be stored on the back slab on the south side of the property, which is screened by trees and not visible from roads or t
·Feb 24, 2026be stored on the back slab on the south side of the property, which is screened by trees and not visible from roads or t
·Mar 10, 2026#### 4. Right to Confirmatory Retest: E A job applicant or employee may, within 48 hours of an oral fluid test that indi
·Dec 23, 2025· All employees are well-trained, long-term employees · All THC edibles are kept behind the counter, not accessible to t
Based on the information available at the February meeting, the Planning
Commission recommended denial of the permit. At the Council meeting, the
applicant requested reconsideration as they will agree to constructing the home
before the accessory building, but they wish to know that they will be able to secure
the home occupation permit. Based on that discussion, City Council sent this item
back to the Planning Commission to develop findings and proposed conditions for
issuance of an Interim Use Permit.
— Cindy Nash
What this is about Original Hockey Mom Brownies was sent back to the Planning Commission after City Council reconsideration discussion.
p. 34↗Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-03-25)Based on the information available at the February meeting, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the permit. At the Council meeting, the applicant requested reconsideration as they will agree to constructing the home before the accessory building, but they wish to know that they will be able to secure the home…
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior City Council decision or meeting discussion matching the recollection about Original Hockey Mom Brownies being sent back to the Planning Commission after a reconsideration discussion.
The search results include unrelated 2026 items involving Planning Commission membership/process changes, safety glass at City offices, lot line adjustment ordinance language, prosecuting services, and code assignment for a prior ordinance, but they do not show the February permit discussion, the Planning Commission denial recommendation, or a Council action remanding the Interim Use Permit back to the Planning Commission.
·Mar 10, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> # REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</th> <th>Department:</th>
·Mar 10, 2026Council may also appoint a council liaison who shall be a non-voting member who is not counted for quorum purposes. B. T
·Feb 10, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN By: SHANE D. HYBBEN Its Mayor ATTEST By: NATALIE JOHNSON Its City Clerk <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figur
·Mar 10, 2026#### 4. Right to Confirmatory Retest: E A job applicant or employee may, within 48 hours of an oral fluid test that indi
·Mar 10, 2026<table> <tr> <td colspan="2">A. The City Planner shall either approve, defer or deny the application.</td> </tr> <tr> <t
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DocCouncil. 5\. Use of Public Resources - Public resources not available to the public (e.g., city staff time, equipment, supplies, or facilities) shall not be used by Commission members for private, personal, or political purposes. 6\. Advo
Doc### SECTION 16. DUTIES OF OFFICERS The Chair is a voting member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and may make motions. In addition, the duties, and powers of the officers of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be as follows: A.
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0:30 And the first thing we'll do is have the pledge of allegiance to the flag to the flag of the United States of
0:38 America and to the republic for its nation. At this time, I'll ask the clerk
0:55 to take the role. here. Commissioner Ho here. Commissioner Be
1:09 here. Commissioner Carlson here. Commissioner Lewis, she called in and said she was
1:16 going to be ill and could not attend. Commissioner Perry here. Commissioner Jorgensson
1:24 here. and your interim administrator Natalie Johnson is here and planner Nash here. Roll call is
1:33 taken, sir. Okay. Thank you. The next thing on agenda, we're going to approve or amend tonight's
1:41 agenda. Have a motion for that. I make a motion to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Hip made a motion. Sec. Do
1:50 we have a second? I'll second. Commissioner Bees makes the second. All in favor say I. I.
1:58 Okay. Motion carried. The next thing is uh we don't have anything for the last
2:07 meeting. We removed the minutes. They were not prepared yet. Okay. Okay. Uh the next
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