Agenda spine

10 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.

1. ACalled to Order

   Meeting opened.

   Called to order; no vote required.

   • routine business

   No action
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Called to Order0:38↗over here at this time we'll have the clerk take the roll call

2. BPledge of Allegiance

   Pledge of Allegiance.

   Pledge recited; no vote required.

   • routine business

   No action
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)· Pledge of Allegiance0:00↗the plague pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america [0:07–0:17] and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for [0:15–0:26] all

3. CRoll Call

   Roll call was taken.

   Roll call taken; no vote required.

   • routine business

   No action
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28). Roll Call0:46the roll call uh chairman ames here commissioner jorgensen here commissioner pirro [0:54–1:13] commissioner schiller yep commission commissioner commissioner carlson president mayor [1:07–1:19] pilon here city planner stockholm here

4. DApprove/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of September 28, 2021

   Approve or amend the September 28, 2021 agenda.

   Agenda amendment carried.

   • routine business

   Approved
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of September 28, 2021.1:57↗anybody have any uh [2:17–2:28] comments to make with this tiana call for the vote all in favor say aye opposed motion carried

5. EApprove/Amend meeting minutes of August 24, 2021

   Approve or amend the August 24, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes.

   Minutes approval carried.

   • routine business

   Approved
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)· Approve/Amend meeting minutes of August 24, 2021.2:24↗do we have any discussion cnn or call for the vote all in favor [2:54–3:04] say aye aye aye aye opposed notion

6. 1Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Randy and Deb Dryden, 6660 and 6700 Viking Blvd. NW

   Public hearing on Randy and Deb Dryden's Dryden Acres requests: preliminary plat, CUP for deferred street paving, and variance for one lot width issue.

   The Commission recommended approval with amended conditions, including an outlot treatment, one park/trail fee, no screening requirement, driveway setback variance notice, and further handling of the existing excavating CUP.

   • Dryden Acres preliminary plat
   • street paving deferral
   • lot width variance
   • existing Dryden excavating CUP

   Approved with conditions
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)7:00 PM: Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Randy and Deb Dryden, 6660 and 6700 Viking Blvd. NW. (PID 27-33-25-12-0003, 27-33-25-12-0004 and 27-33-25-14-0003), are requesting approval of the following three applications: . A PRELIMINARY PLAT to subdivide 3 existing lots into 4 parcels with the dedication of street ri…1:21:50↗we had a motion in a second we had a [1:21:51–1:22:05] motion by schiller in a second by carlson okay any further discussion saying that i'll call for the vote [1:22:00–1:22:11] everybody in a favor of this say aye aye motion carried okay

7. 2Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Matt Ward, 6789 Old Viking Blvd.

   Public hearing on Matt Ward's Ward Acres preliminary plat for two 5-acre lots with access from Basalt Street.

   The Commission recommended approval subject to the listed conditions.

   • Ward Acres preliminary plat

   Approved with conditions
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)7:30 PM: Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Matt Ward, 6789 Old Viking Blvd. (PID 22-33- 25-13-0003), is requesting approval of a PRELIMINARY PLAT for two 5-acre lots which will obtain access from Basalt Street, an existing City street.1:34:22↗subject to the conditions as well i think you've got seven of them don't you okay okay call for the boat all in favor say [1:34:37–1:34:49] hi opposed motion carried thank you

8. 3Public Hearing - Interim Use Permit - Douglas and Sharon Jones, 6167 Viking Blvd. NW

   Public hearing on Douglas and Sharon Jones's IUP request to operate Primocraft as an extended home business in an existing 6,000-square-foot pole shed.

   The Commission recommended approval with changes discussed, including allowance for limited outdoor business vehicles/trailers and no Sunday activity.

   • Primocraft interim use permit

   Approved with conditions
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)7:50 PM: Public Hearing - Interim Use Permit - Douglas and Sharon Jones, 6167 Viking Blvd. NW. (PID 23-33-25-31-0009), are requesting approval of an INTERIM USE PERMIT to allow an Extended Home Business on this 20.55 acre lot. Mr. Jones and his wife occupy the existing house and plan to operate Primocraft (a cabinetry …1:57:57↗so motion by mr carlson carol jorgensen okay do we have any further discussion [1:58:10–1:58:23] seeing that we'll call for a vote all in favor say aye aye aye aye closed motion period

9. 4Woodhaven Concept Plan

   Concept review for Larry Skogquist's Woodhaven plan for nine single-family lots on about 47.5 acres.

   Concept plan review was advisory; no formal motion was needed.

   • Woodhaven concept plan

   Discussion only
   PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)8:30 PM: Woodhaven Concept Plan (PID 23-33-25-24-0001, 23-33-25-13-0002) Larry Skogquist is proposing nine (9) new single family lots on 47.48 acres, with frontage on Cleary Road, Old Viking Boulevard, Sodium Street and Potassium Street.2:05:55↗do you need a motion here on this list [2:05:55–2:06:14] uh no formal motion needed okay then ready to hang out

10. ZMotion to Adjourn

    Motion to adjourn.

    minutes not available in this bundle; transcript ends after Woodhaven discussion and does not show an adjournment motion.

    • routine business

    Outcome unrecorded
    PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Motion to Adjourn

Issues addressed

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

• Routine agenda and minutes approvals

  The Commission amended and approved the meeting agenda, then approved the August 24, 2021 meeting minutes. These were routine opening actions, with both votes recorded only as carried by voice vote.

  Agenda: D, E. Motions: M1, M2. Speakers: Ames, Carlson, Haapala.

• Dryden Acres preliminary plat, street paving deferral, variance, and existing excavating CUP

  The Commission held the Dryden Acres public hearing and recommended approval of the preliminary plat, CUP for deferred street paving, and variances, subject to amended conditions. The discussion focused on the 66-foot road/easement issue, whether a cul-de-sac or other emergency turnaround design could satisfy the engineer, a driveway setback variance, treating Lot 4 as an outlot, charging one park/trail fee, and how to update or handle the existing excavating-business CUP tied to the property.

  Agenda: 1. Motions: M3. Speakers: Ames, Stockman, Randy Dryden, Schiller, Carlson, Haapala, Pilon.

• Ward Acres preliminary plat

  The Commission reviewed Matt Ward's two-lot plat for a 10-acre property on Basalt Street. Staff said the proposed lots met lot-width and buildability requirements, and a resident raised concerns about additional traffic and the repeated subdivision of the property. The Commission recommended approval subject to the listed conditions, including the $2,500 park/trail dedication fee for one new lot.

  Agenda: 2. Motions: M4. Speakers: Stockman, Paul Ferris, Ames.

• Primocraft interim use permit for Jones cabinetry business

  The Commission reviewed Douglas and Sharon Jones's request to operate Primocraft from the existing 6,000-square-foot shop at 6167 Viking Boulevard. Discussion centered on truck access and turnaround design, driveway improvements, fire-truck access, hours of operation, screening, and allowing limited outside parking of business-related vehicles or trailers. The Commission recommended approval with the changes discussed.

  Agenda: 3. Motions: M5. Speakers: Stockman, Douglas Jones, Pilon, Haapala, Carlson, Ames.

• Woodhaven concept plan

  The Commission discussed Larry Skogquist's Woodhaven concept for nine single-family lots on about 47.5 acres. Staff supported using existing surrounding roads and a permanent cul-de-sac instead of adding a new interior street because of the wetlands and road-maintenance implications. No formal motion was required because this was concept review only.

  Agenda: 4. Speakers: Stockman, Larry Skogquist, Pilon, Ames.

Motions and votes

5 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

• M1Motion to take the dates/time limits off the public hearing items and clarify the public hearings on the agenda.

  Passed

  Voice vote; all in favor; motion carried.

  1:26↗i'd like to make a motion to take the dates off in the public public hearings [1:34–1:44] in case we in case we have a problem if we are short and we wouldn't be able to start this [1:42–1:52] another public hearing if we're going with these type of time limits we got on here2:17↗anybody have any uh [2:17–2:28] comments to make with this tiana call for the vote all in favor say aye opposed motion carried

• M2Motion to approve the August 24 meeting minutes.

  Passed

  Voice vote; ayes heard; motion carried.

  2:27↗the next thing we're going to do is to prove amen the meeting minutes of august 24th 2020. we have a motion for this [2:36–2:46] [Applause] i i'll make the motion then will somebody second the motion [2:44–2:56] that's like an emotion commissioner have a lot of second there do we have any discussion cnn or call for the…2:54↗do we have any discussion cnn or call for the vote all in favor [2:54–3:04] say aye aye aye aye opposed notion

• M3Recommend approval of the Dryden Acres preliminary plat, CUP and variances subject to the findings and the amendments discussed, including one park/trail dedication fee, no screening requirement, allowing the driveway as noticed, Lot 4 as an outlot, and cul-de-sac/turnaround subject to City Engineer approval.

  moved by Schiller, seconded by Carlson

  Passed

  Voice vote; all in favor; motion carried.

  1:18:51↗does this motion include um one [1:18:51–1:19:02] item 15 one park dedication fee of 2500 park slash trail dedication of 2500 versus two [1:19:00–1:19:11] hold on um deleting item condition 10 there's no screening [1:19:08–1:19:18] required yep we're leaving the driveway as is right and then item nine is changed to [1:…1:19:44↗condition seven is um [1:19:44–1:19:55] cul-de-sac is constructed or as otherwise approved by the city engineer i'll talk to him [1:19:51–1:20:02] i think it's okay if we just go with as long as each house has a turnaround area or the ability to act be accessed [1:20:00–1:20:11] by fire vehicles i believe that meets th…1:21:50↗we had a motion in a second we had a [1:21:51–1:22:05] motion by schiller in a second by carlson okay any further discussion saying that i'll call for the vote [1:22:00–1:22:11] everybody in a favor of this say aye aye motion carried okay

• M4Motion to accept the Ward Acres preliminary plat because it abides by the city rules, subject to the listed conditions.

  Passed

  Voice vote; all in favor; motion carried.

  1:33:53↗somebody like to make a motion to accept this commission [1:34:02–1:34:13] i'll make a motion except this foot because it it seemed to uh abide by all the city rules on this [1:34:11–1:34:25] okay thank you do we have somebody once second this mr germany okay any further discussion [1:34:22–1:34:38] subject to the cond…

• M5Motion to approve the Jones Interim Use Permit as presented with the changes suggested during discussion.

  moved by Carlson, seconded by Jorgensen

  Passed

  Voice vote; all in favor; motion carried.

  1:56:45↗let's go ahead [1:56:45–1:56:55] and and approve it as it is with what he the changes that we suggested and let it go with that [1:56:52–1:57:05] okay do we have a second disk motion second second have any further discussion1:57:57↗so motion by mr carlson carol jorgensen okay do we have any further discussion [1:58:10–1:58:23] seeing that we'll call for a vote all in favor say aye aye aye aye closed motion period

Money discussed

Each figure links back to the document it came from. When the council voted on the amount, the motion is shown.

• Dryden preliminary plat application paid

  Amount paid for Dryden Acres preliminary plat application.

  fee · Dryden preliminary plat application amount paid · FY 2021

  $2,150

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)PRELIMINARY PLAT ☐ FINAL PLAT Base Fee: $200 + $50/lot Escrow: $1,500 Public Hearing Fee: $250 V# Amount Paid: #2150. 13120

• Dryden CUP application total

  Total due for the Dryden conditional use permit application for street paving deferral.

  fee · Dryden CUP application total due · FY 2021

  $1,496

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Base Fee: $200 Escrow: $1,000 Public Hearing Fee: $250 Recording Fee: $46 ₺ Total Amt. Due: $1,496 49600

• Dryden variance application paid

  Amount paid for the Dryden variance application.

  fee · Dryden variance application paid · FY 2021

  $980

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Recording Fee: $30 Total Amt. Due: $1,480- $980 Amt. Paid: $ 980.00 CC/Check# 13121

• Dryden consultant fee estimate

  Nonbinding city consultant fee estimate for Dryden preliminary plat and CUP.

  estimate · Dryden consultant fee estimate · FY 2021

  $4,000

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Based on the information available to the city, the city estimated it would charge 4,000 in consultant fees. I acknowledge that I have received the written estimate of consultant fees and accept the fee estimate.

• Dryden one park/trail fee

  Commission amendment for one park/trail dedication fee for Dryden, with Lot 4 treated as an outlot.

  fee · Dryden park and trail dedication fee · FY 2021

  $2,500

  inflow

  Council voted: Recommend approval of the Dryden Acres preliminary plat, CUP and variances subject to the findings and the amendments discussed, including one park/trail dedication fee, no screening requirement, allowing the driveway as noticed, Lot 4 as an outlot, and cul-de-sac/turnaround subject to City Engineer approval. Passed
  52:04↗15. regarding parking trail we would just have one park b [Music] [52:12–52:24] with lot 4 being an outlet so i'll change that to be one park dedication key of 2000 [52:21–52:35] uh trail fee is 5001:18:51↗does this motion include um one [1:18:51–1:19:02] item 15 one park dedication fee of 2500 park slash trail dedication of 2500 versus two

• Ward preliminary plat application paid

  Total amount due and paid for Ward Acres preliminary plat application.

  fee · Ward preliminary plat application total paid · FY 2021

  $2,050

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Base Fee: $200 \+ $50/lot x 2 lots = $ 100 Escrow: $1,500 Public Hearing Fee: $250 Total Amount Due: $ 2050.00 Amt. Paid: $2050.00

• Ward one park/trail fee

  Park and trail dedication fee for one new Ward Acres lot, recommended as a condition of approval.

  fee · Ward park and trail dedication fee · FY 2021

  $2,500

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  Council voted: Motion to accept the Ward Acres preliminary plat because it abides by the city rules, subject to the listed conditions. Passed
  p. 2↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)The park and trail dedication fee of $2,500 PER LOT (for one new lot) shall be paid prior to the City signing final documents, before recording.1:27:09↗uh there will be [1:27:09–1:27:22] a park and trail dedication fee 2500 for a lot for one new lot paid prior to the city signing final [1:27:18–1:27:29] documents and before reporting

• Ward consultant estimate lower end

  Lower end of the nonbinding city consultant fee estimate for Ward preliminary plat.

  estimate · Ward consultant fee estimate lower end · FY 2021

  $2,000

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Based on the information available to the City, the City estimated it would charge $ 2,000-2,500 consultant fees. I acknowledge that I have received the written estimate of consultant fees and accept the fee estimate.

• Ward consultant estimate upper end

  Upper end of the nonbinding city consultant fee estimate for Ward preliminary plat.

  estimate · Ward consultant fee estimate upper end · FY 2021

  $2,500

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Based on the information available to the City, the City estimated it would charge $ 2,000-2,500 consultant fees. I acknowledge that I have received the written estimate of consultant fees and accept the fee estimate.

• Jones IUP application paid

  Amount paid for the Jones/Primocraft interim use permit application.

  fee · Jones IUP application paid · FY 2021

  $1,480

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Base Fee: $200 Escrow: $1,000 Public Hearing Fee: $250 Recording Fee: $30 Check Amount Paid: #1480 #2213PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)provide to the City, in cash or certified check, for deposit in an escrow fund, the amount of $ 1480.00 as partial payment for all fees and estimated future City administrative, planning, legal and engineering fees incurred in processing this request.

• Jones consultant estimate lower end

  Lower end of nonbinding consultant fee estimate for Primocraft IUP.

  estimate · Jones consultant fee estimate lower end · FY 2021

  $800

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Based on the information available to the city, the city estimated it would charge 800-1200 in consultant fees. I acknowledge that I have received the written estimate of consultant fees and accept the fee estimate.

• Jones consultant estimate upper end

  Upper end of nonbinding consultant fee estimate for Primocraft IUP.

  estimate · Jones consultant fee estimate upper end · FY 2021

  $1,200

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Based on the information available to the city, the city estimated it would charge 800-1200 in consultant fees. I acknowledge that I have received the written estimate of consultant fees and accept the fee estimate.

• Woodhaven review application paid

  Amount paid for Woodhaven site plan and wetland delineation/fill/replacement review.

  fee · Woodhaven site plan and wetland review paid · FY 2021

  $3,200

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)Base Fee: $200 Escrow: $1,000 Total Amt. Due: 1,200 Planning & Zoning Mtg. Date: 9/28/21 City Council Approval/Denial Date: 10/12/21 ☒ WETLAND DELINEATION, FILL OR REPLACEMENT REVIEW ☒ Escrow( $2,000 Amt. Paid: 3,200

• Woodhaven fee agreement escrow

  Escrow amount stated in the Woodhaven application fee agreement; the form also shows $3,200 paid elsewhere.

  fee · Woodhaven processing escrow statement · FY 2021

  $3,000

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  PDF↗Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)provide to the City, in cash or certified check, for deposit in an escrow fund, the amount of $ 3,000 as partial payment for all fees and estimated future City administrative, planning, legal and engineering fees incurred in processing this request.

Memory cues and prior history

When someone tried to remember earlier business, we cross-reference the corpus and write a short related-history note.

• when the cup was approved [10:38–10:49] originally there really was no outdoor storage designated and there's a significant amount of [10:46–10:58] outdoor storage at the present time so it would be a good idea for several reasons to revisit that

  — Stockman

  What this is about
  The Dryden property had an existing 2001 CUP for an excavating business, and staff wanted the prior conditions reviewed because outdoor storage appeared different from the old approval.

  10:38↗when the cup was approved [10:38–10:49] originally there really was no outdoor storage designated and there's a significant amount of [10:46–10:58] outdoor storage at the present time so it would be a good idea for several reasons to revisit that

  Related history

  The records I searched contain only a partial match to this recollection. The Dryden records in the July 9, 2024 packet show that Planning and Zoning held a public hearing on September 28, 2021 and recommended approval 5-0 for the Dryden Acres preliminary plat, a CUP for deferral of street paving, and a lot-width variance. The City Council then approved the preliminary plat and CUP for street paving deferral at the October 12, 2021 regular meeting. Those records do not describe a 2001 CUP for an excavating business or list outdoor storage conditions. The later records show the City was revisiting Dryden-related approvals and conditions, but mainly in connection with the Dryden Acres development agreement rather than outdoor storage. At the August 20, 2024 meeting, Council discussed the signed December 12, 2023 Developer’s Agreement and outstanding items such as the shared driveway on Coquina Street, wetland buffer signs, park dedication fees, relocation of the Lot 3 driveway to meet the 15-foot setback, and escrow balances. The records provided do not contain a formal prior decision matching the specific recollection that outdoor storage was reviewed or approved under a 2001 CUP.

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• we were one of the first people that applied for a traditional music program for our business it was not required we did it voluntary

  — Randy Dryden

  What this is about
  Randy Dryden recalled that the family voluntarily applied for the original conditional use permit many years earlier.

  33:38↗we were one of the first people that applied for a traditional music program for our business it was not required we did it voluntary

  Related history

  The records searched do not contain a prior decision matching Randy Dryden’s recollection that the family voluntarily applied for an original conditional use permit for a traditional music program many years earlier. None of the returned records mention a traditional music program, a business-related conditional use permit, or an earlier voluntary CUP application. The related Dryden records that did appear concern Dryden Acres, a separate land-use matter. The documents show that at the June 9, 2022 City Council meeting, the Council approved the Dryden Acres final plat, a variance for Lot 3 lot width, and a development agreement for applicants Randy and Deb Dryden and Jason Dryden. Later 2024 and 2025 records discuss completion of items in that development agreement, including driveway/fire access requirements, but they do not document the older CUP Randy was describing.

  • ·Jul 9, 2024<!-- PageBreak --> # Collaborative Planning, LLC June 25, 2024 VIA EMAIL AND FIRST CLASS MAIL randy@drydenmn.com Mr. Ran
  • ·Jul 9, 2024TORRENS PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 27, Township 33, Range 25
  • ·Aug 20, 2024VIA EMAIL AND FIRST CLASS MAIL debdryden.19@gmail.com Randy W. Dryden 17975 Round Lake Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304 Jason C
  • ·Jul 9, 2024VIA EMAIL AND FIRST CLASS MAIL debdryden.19@gmail.com Randy W. Dryden 17975 Round Lake Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304 Jason C
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• I think it was only in the winter because our equipment was needed commercial so our criminal is sitting [1:02:22–1:02:34] out in on sites and in the winter our equipment all comes home for the winter while we work on it that's that was the winter storage that was that that's what that [1:02:32–1:02:45] was meant for because right now we have equipment sitting all over working on jobs and in the winter it all comes home

  — Randy Dryden

  What this is about
  The old Dryden CUP condition limited outdoor storage to winter storage behind the barn; the applicant explained the intended meaning of that condition.

  1:02:13↗I think it was only in the winter because our equipment was needed commercial so our criminal is sitting [1:02:22–1:02:34] out in on sites and in the winter our equipment all comes home for the winter while we work on it that's that was the winter storage that was that that's what that [1:02:32–1:02:45] was meant for b…

  Related history

  The records searched contain Dryden-related land-use actions, but they do not show the prior CUP condition Randy Dryden was recalling about outdoor storage being limited to winter storage behind the barn, nor do they include the applicant’s explanation of that condition. What the records do show is a different Dryden CUP history: the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Dryden Acres preliminary plat, a CUP for deferral of street paving, and a lot-width variance on September 28, 2021, and recommended approval 5-0. The City Council then approved the preliminary plat and CUP for street paving deferral at the October 12, 2021 meeting. Later, at the June 9, 2022 City Council meeting, the council approved the Dryden Acres final plat, a lot-width variance, and a development agreement. None of those records describe an outdoor storage condition or winter-only storage behind a barn.

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  • ·Mar 27, 2025AGREEMENT FOR DRYDEN ACRES PLUS ATTORNEY'S FEES AND CHARGES TO BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED AGAINST ANY AND ALL PROPERTIES LOCA
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  • ·Aug 20, 2024VIA EMAIL AND FIRST CLASS MAIL debdryden.19@gmail.com Randy W. Dryden 17975 Round Lake Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304 Jason C
  • ·Jul 9, 2024<!-- PageBreak --> CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS & DECISION APPROVING: Dryden Acres FINA

• the owner had to [1:23:27–1:23:40] flat instead of doing a minor subdivision because he's already gone through a minor subdivision for this parcel and you can't split a second [1:23:36–1:23:48] time by meats and bonds

  — Stockman

  What this is about
  Ward Acres had a prior 2018 minor subdivision, which is why the current split had to be platted instead of processed again by metes and bounds.

  1:23:27↗the owner had to [1:23:27–1:23:40] flat instead of doing a minor subdivision because he's already gone through a minor subdivision for this parcel and you can't split a second [1:23:36–1:23:48] time by meats and bonds

  Related history

  The records searched provide a partial match. They do not include the prior 2018 Ward Acres minor subdivision approval or a recorded decision showing that this same parcel had already used the minor-subdivision process. So I cannot confirm from these search results that the 2018 split is the reason the current Ward Acres split had to be platted. The records do show the relevant rule and staff explanation. In the February 24, 2026 and March 10, 2026 packets, the minor-subdivision ordinance language says a minor subdivision is limited to “not more than one additional lot” and may be exempt from platting only if the listed conditions are met. The February 19, 2026 staff memo included in those packets also says the proposed revisions would “limit the number of lots that can be created by minor subdivision to one new parcel” and that “any larger subdivision would need to be platted.” The March 24 and April 14, 2026 packets then discuss the current plat/variance issues for the proposed lots, but the search results provided do not show a formal vote or the 2018 Ward Acres action.

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  • ·Apr 14, 2026### Description of Request Kyle Roessler with HBH Midwest LLC has submitted an application for a variance related to the
  • ·Mar 24, 2026## Description of Request Kyle Roessler with HBH Midwest LLC has submitted an application for a variance related to the
  • ·Feb 24, 2026## 10-9-3:MINOR SUBDIVISIONS: ### A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1\. Criteria. A subdivision resulting in the creation of not m
  • ·Mar 10, 2026### A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1\. Criteria. A subdivision resulting in the creation of not more than one additional lot, t

• if you recall when we had our little [1:20:29–1:20:40] work session with the attorney he had indicated that we would be asking property owners [1:20:37–1:20:49] with iups and cdps for signatures agreeing to the conditions

  — Stockman

  What this is about
  During the Dryden item, staff recalled a prior work session with the attorney about signatures for IUP and CUP conditions.

  1:20:22↗if you recall when we had our little [1:20:29–1:20:40] work session with the attorney he had indicated that we would be asking property owners [1:20:37–1:20:49] with iups and cdps for signatures agreeing to the conditions

  Related history

  The records I searched do not contain a prior work session with the attorney matching this recollection, and they do not show a recorded decision specifically requiring property owners with IUPs or CUPs to sign acceptance of permit conditions. There are partial matches in recent packet materials: at the December 23, 2025 and March 10, 2026 meetings, subdivision-related materials included conditions requiring an agreement acceptable to the City Attorney, including financial security for wetland buffers/signage. At the March 24, 2026 and April 14, 2026 meetings, final plat materials similarly referenced a Developer’s Agreement covering conditions such as wetland buffers, fees, maintenance, and financial guarantees. Those records relate to subdivision/final plat approvals, not IUP/CUP condition-signature procedures.

  • ·Apr 28, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="46" --> system that records activity when motion is detected. A fenced outdoor court
  • ·May 12, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="93" --> ## City of Nowthen Management's Discussion and Analysis ### OVERVIEW OF THE
  • ·Mar 10, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="98" --> approves the Minor Subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1\. The
  • ·Dec 23, 2025<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="17" --> DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the
  • ·Apr 14, 2026SWPPP DRAWING UPDATES UPDATE SWPPP DRAWING FOR LOCATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTER, PORTABLE TOILET, EQUIPMENT STAGING AR

• it will be [2:02:25–2:02:39] NIH homes again building in this area just like brian's been we were coming up on our [2:02:35–2:02:49] fourth house going up in bryant

  — Stockman

  What this is about
  During Woodhaven concept review, staff referred to the same builder's prior or ongoing homes in another development area.

  2:02:25↗it will be [2:02:25–2:02:39] NIH homes again building in this area just like brian's been we were coming up on our [2:02:35–2:02:49] fourth house going up in bryant

  Related history

  The records searched do not contain a clear prior decision matching the recollection that NIH Homes was already building, or approaching a fourth house, in the Bryant area. The closest matches are packet materials from the December 23, 2025, March 10, 2026, March 24, 2026, and April 14, 2026 meetings that discuss minor subdivision/development conditions for new homes, including wetland protection, septic review, grading, building permits, utilities, and developer agreements. However, the excerpts provided do not identify NIH Homes, Woodhaven, Bryant, or a recorded vote specifically about that builder’s prior or ongoing homes in Bryant.

  • ·Apr 28, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="46" --> system that records activity when motion is detected. A fenced outdoor court
  • ·Mar 10, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="98" --> approves the Minor Subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1\. The
  • ·May 12, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="93" --> ## City of Nowthen Management's Discussion and Analysis ### OVERVIEW OF THE
  • ·Dec 23, 2025<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="17" --> DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the
  • ·Mar 24, 2026<!-- PageBreak --> <!-- PageNumber="81" --> of lots, outlots, easements, or right of way, in which case the Developer sh

Sources

Every document and recording archived for this meeting.

• Document

  Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)

  Packet · 2021-09-28

  103 pages

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• Video

  Meeting recording

  YouTube

  Transcript · 750 segments · 2:06:33

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