02 26 24 PC Packet
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Planning Commission meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote
options for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting
during the planned public comment sections. Some members of the Commission may attend virtually.
Members of the public may attend virtually by following instructions below.
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1. Call to Order & Land Acknowledgement
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
December 27, 2023, Regular Meeting
4. Staff Introductions
Alma Flores, Community Development Director
Kendra Lindahl, Principal Planner – Landform
5. Presentation on Sacred Communities
Introduced by Alma Flores, Community Development Director
Presenter: Dr. Tom Fisher, Univ of Minnesota, School of Architecture‐‐College of Design
Thomas Fisher is professor, director of the Minnesota Design Center, and Dayton Hudson Chair
in Urban Design in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota.
Fisher served for 19 years as a dean at the University of Minnesota and became the director of
the Minnesota Design Center in 2015. His research has focused on sustainable architecture,
design ethics, and community‐based service design.
He has written extensively about architectural design, practice, and ethics. His latest book,
Designing our Way to a Better World, came out in 2016. Dr. Fisher was one of the principal
authors of the Sacred Communities legislation that was recently passed by the State. Please
visit this link for additional background on the legislation‐‐ Planning Commission will be asked
to consider the zoning code language at a subsequent meeting and then before the City Council
in April.
February 26, 2024 – 6:30 pm
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6. Council Liaison Report
7. Other Business
a. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings
8. Adjournment
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote options for attending,
participating, and commenting. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the
public were able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it
on CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chair Brookins.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: A. Barnstorff, A. Brookins, G. Cohen, B. Fricke, B. Meredith,
Commissioners absent: M. McCormick, M. Ruby, C. Segelbaum
Staff present: Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison: Denise La Mere‐Anderson
2. Land Acknowledgement
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION made by Commissioner Meredith, seconded by Commissioner Cohen, to approve the
agenda of December 27, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Approval of Minutes
November 27, Regular Meeting
MOTION made by Commissioner Cohen, seconded by Commissioner Meredith, to approve the
minutes of November 27, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Informal Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 177
Applicant: ABC Investments, LLC
Address: 8025 Boone Ave N
Myles Campbell – Planner, presented the applicant’s proposal to create a training center for
acrobatics and aerial arts, the appeal of this particular building, and the building’s location in the City.
The applicant’s desired use is considered a conditional use in the industrial zoning district. Staff went
on to discuss a Conditional Use Permit, what conditional uses are, the 11 factors when considering
one, and what would trigger an amendment to the CUP.
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Campbell reviewed the Land Use and the definition of Trade School or Training Center, both which
fall under the land use category. Operational details were further discussed, and parking was
specifically called out as this lot more than meets the requirement for this use.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit 177 subject to the following conditions:
1. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or laws
with authority over this development
Chair Brookins asked what the uses were in joining buildings, staff noted some are vacant and
another is an auto tinting business.
Chair Brookins invited the applicant to speak.
Jamie Wagner, applicant, noted the Aviary is unlike a traditional gym or dance studio; this gym is
for folks who have circus or aerial arts backgrounds. Her classes need a space with high ceilings but
smaller square footage, this building meets the specific need. The applicant bought this building
about 3 years ago and the previous owner had the building for 10 years.
Chair Brookins opened the public comment portion at 6:44pm.
The Chair noted that no online comments were received.
There were no in person comments.
There were no remote comments as well.
Chair Brookins closed the public comment portion at 6:46pm.
Commissioner Cohen noted the unique space and how hard it is to find the dynamic the applicant
needs. He added he supports the CUP request. Chair Brookins asked if the conditional use is
specific for aerial arts. Staff noted that the land use will list aerial arts but it will stay with the
address. A future owner may not use it as a woodshop or trade facility under this CUP.
Commissioner Meredith asked if the CUP needed to be renewed. Staff noted it will not however if
the location is not in active use for a year, the CUP is voided.
MOTION made by Commissioner Barnstorff, seconded by Commissioner Meredith, to recommend
approval of CUP 177 subject to the conditions listed by staff.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Informal Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Applicant: Import Auto
Address: 7135 Madison Ave W
Myles Campbell – Planner, noted Import Auto’s use and the location in the city which is more active
industrial and auto heavy. Staff listed the lot’s existing conditions and a secondary access for a
delivery door. The existing landscaping will be maintained and a fence installed around the parking
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lot. Campbell went on to explain I&I compliance and a deposit agreement already in place with
Engineering staff.
Campbell discussed the applicant’s current location and business started operation in 2005. He went
more in depth on the type of repairs and maintenance done as well as the number of service bays.
Staff reviewed operational details, number of customers in a year, current parking, and parking lot
striping requirements.
Planning and Engineering staff reviewed the proposal and Campbell reviewed the conditions
regarding loading/unloading vehicles as well as ensuring I&I compliance. The City’s Fire Department
reviewed the proposal and staff reviewed how a more formalized parking plan could also meet Fire’s
needs.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of CUP 178 subject to the following conditions:
1. All vehicle deliveries and storage of inventory shall take place on‐site and shall not take place
on the street.
2. No parking shall be allowed within any existing landscaped area.
3. Screening for the inventory storage shall be provided that is consistent with Sec. 113‐152 of
zoning code.
4. No outside music, loudspeakers, or public address system will be allowed.
5. The applicant shall submit a restriping plan for the parking lot subject to review and approval by
the City Fire Department and Engineering Department
6. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or laws
with authority over this development
Commissioner Barnstorff asked what happens if this CUP is approved and it’s discovered the
conditions aren’t being met. Staff responded that a CUP can be revoked although that’s not the first
step. Staff responded that if the conditions are not met, the City can revoke a CUP. Staff explained
the process, discussion, proposed resolution before a CUP is finally revoked. Chair Brookins asked
which department enforces the parking plan. Staff responded that Fire and Engineering were listed
as they both have requirements for off road parking and access.
Chair Brookins invited the applicant to speak.
Radu Kryshmaru, applicant, noted that Import has been in business since 2005, where they work on
and sell vehicles that are no more than 6 years old. 25% of their business is on electrical vehicles, we
do autobody work, sales, and wholesales. Applicants discussed this application with the fire
department and engineering and understand what they need to do to meet conditions. There’s a
pond on site that isn’t operable, but the applicant noted they’d like to get it to work and maximize
the parking while following stated regulations. The goal of the application is to move to another,
larger, site that can accommodate their growing business.
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Commissioner Cohen asked what percentage of the business is sales and what percentage is repair.
The applicant stated that they repair all vehicles, not only cars they sell. The bulk of the repair work is
fixing cars to resell.
Chair Brookins opened the public comment portion at 7:07pm.
The Chair noted that no online comments were received.
There were no in person comments.
There were no remote comments as well.
Chair Brookins closed the public comment portion at 7:09pm.
Commissioner Meredith stated the parking lot striping plan shows a lot of parking spots and
suggested many would be to store vehicles. Staff noted striping requirements and staff would need
to approve it with the fire department and may require an inspection from the building inspector.
Commissioner Cohen stated he forgot the industrial uses in this area and considering the space is
underutilized, it’s a good fit and keeps a small business in Golden Valley. Chair Brookins asked about
restrictions to prevent vehicles from piling up in the lot and staff directed Commissioners to
conditions in the approval. Cohen asked if an amendment to the motion could be made to add
emphasis to a particular condition and staff explained that a motion can be made with amendments.
MOTION made by Commissioner Cohen, seconded by Commissioner Meredith, to recommend
approval of the Conditional Use Permit 178 subject to the 6 conditions listed by staff with an
amendment to item 5 adding “the applicant shall submit and have approval of a striping plan from
Fire and Engineering before the CUP can move forward”
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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7. Council Liaison Report – The new Golden Valley Mayor will chair the first Council meeting in January.
Unity Church will need to return to Council for its final plat. Poquet Auto moved forward at the most
recent Council meeting. 2024 is the last year of PMP and that will start anew in 2025.
8. Other Business
BZA has one item tomorrow, December 28th. Staff reviewed BZA format with the newer members.
9. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
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________________________________ Secretary, Mary McCormick
Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant