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Carver Planning Commission Meeting - September 18, 2025

Carver City CouncilFriday, September 19, 2025
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Variance request for duplex construction in bluff tier one setback

Taco Bell concept plan

Public services facility

Comprehensive plan check-in

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (2)

If this variance is approved, there are a few more steps that will need to happen before it can move forward. So the lot will need to be combined from three to one.

— Aaron
Variance requirementsExplaining the conditional requirements of the project.

I've gone through more ordinances dealing with the slope variances in Carver and there's more than number of people who have been unhappy with them.

— Jim Wand
Bluff OrdinanceOpposing the variance based on historical precedent.

People (4)

AaronCity Staff

Provides city planning context and ordinance explanation.

Jim WandCommissioner

Cites engineering concerns and historical flooding events in Carver.

1 quote

“The geography or the geology there is very fragile. It's reasonably safe if you don't disturb it.”

Discussing risks of building in bluff setbacks.

Samira SalikovResident/Applicant

Seeks variance to build a duplex on a lot with an existing historic structure.

1 quote

“It is just impossible to remove that structure and bring back to the same. Life circumstances have changed.”

Justifying the proposed redevelopment.

Madam ChairChair

Leads the planning commission proceedings.

Places Mentioned

Sixth Street, Carver, MN1892 Older Way, Carver, MN

Events & Meetings (2)

  • August 21st, 2025 (Previous Meeting)
  • Planning Commission Meeting (Current Date/Time not specified)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Bluff Ordinance

Prohibits development, excavation, and clear-cutting in toe-of-bluff and tier-one setback areas.

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