Agenda spine

8 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.

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. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)Called to Orderp. 1↗Meeting 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. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)· Pledge of Allegiancep. 1↗Meeting 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. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26). Roll Callp. 1↗Meeting 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 agenda was approved, but the June 28, 2022 minutes were removed from it.

   • meeting administration
   • June 28 minutes

   Approved
   p. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of July 26, 2022.p. 1↗Meeting 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 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   Withdrawn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. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)· Approve/Amend meeting minutes of June 28, 2022.p. 1↗Meeting 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.

   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. 1↗Meeting 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. 2↗Meeting 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. 1↗Meeting 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. 1↗Meeting 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. 2↗Meeting 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 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. 1↗Meeting 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 motion to adjourn carried with six ayes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.

   • meeting administration

   Approved
   p. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)Motion to Adjournp. 2↗Meeting 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.

Issues addressed

What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.

• July agenda and June 28 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.

  Agenda: A4, A5. Motions: M1. Speakers: Pearo, Haapala.

• Ordinance 2022-02 architectural and site design standards

  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.

  Agenda: 1. Motions: M2. Speakers: Ames, Stockman, Pearo, Haapala, Carlson, Pilon.

• Upcoming development applications

  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.

  Agenda: A6.

• Adjournment

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

  Agenda: A7. Motions: M3. Speakers: Pearo, Ames.

Motions and votes

3 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

• 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. 1↗Meeting 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. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Present: Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo Absent: Biesp. 1↗Meeting 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. 2↗Meeting 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. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Present: Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo Absent: Biesp. 1↗Meeting 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. 2↗Meeting 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. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Present: Carlson, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo Absent: Biesp. 1↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

Memory cues and prior history

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• 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. 1↗Meeting 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<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="307" --> # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX #
  • ·Feb 24, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="140" --> # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
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  • ·Apr 14, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="37" --> # PUBLIC NOTICE # CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## Adoptio

Sources

Every document and recording archived for this meeting.

• Document

  Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-07-26)

  Minutes · 2022-07-26

  2 pages

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• Document

  Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-26)

  Packet · 2022-07-26

  14 pages

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