Planning Commission - Nov 18 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Adoption of October 7, 2025 planning commission meeting minutes

Final plat and final PUD rezoning for West Creek Village First Edition

Preliminary plat, conditional use permit, and site plan for Downtown West Third Edition

Areas of Interest (4)

Ongoing legal challenge in Carver County District Court against West Creek Village regarding early grading and permit violations.
Planning Commission frustration with recurring PUD deviations lowering development standards ('race to the bottom').
Victoria grappling with density requirements to meet Metropolitan Council 2050 goals vs. existing zoning/aesthetic expectations.
Tensions between residential neighborhood noise/traffic concerns and city-approved early grading agreements.

Votes (4)

Adopt final agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Croft · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Approve minutes from Oct 7, 2025

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Eric · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Close public hearing for West Creek Village

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Recommend approval of final plat and PUD rezoning for West Creek Village First Edition

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Notable Quotes (2)

I respectfully request that the commission pause action on this item until the environmental and procedural concerns raised in the file case are addressed and resolved.
— Molly Coleman

West Creek Village legal/environmental concernsDuring public hearing for West Creek Village

We do have some deviations from code. But it's we have some that are less deviations than those neighborhoods I I referenced. We have some that are more.
— Josh Metzer

West Creek Village densityDiscussing PUD deviation standards

People (4)

Brian McCannCity Planner

Provides technical staff presentations on development applications and regulatory requirements.

Molly ColemanResident

Resident of 1055 Robinwood Road; opponent of West Creek Village project based on legal/environmental concerns.

1 quote

“Approving a final plat while action and TTRO request are pending would create procedural and legal complications”

Public hearing regarding West Creek Village.

Josh MetzerRepresentative

Defends development deviations and project standards for West Creek Village.

1 quote

“I think the bar has been set. I don't think we're lowering it.”

Responding to commissioner concerns about project density and setbacks.

CroftCommissioner

Expressed concerns about developers pushing for maximum deviations in PUDs.

Places Mentioned

West Creek Village (North of County Road 10/Angler Blvd)Downtown West (North of Highway 5)Marsh Hollow developmentStiger Lake LaneCarver County District CourtVictoria City Hall

Events & Meetings (2)

October 7, 2025 (Previous Meeting Minutes)
November 6, 2025 (Public hearing publication date in Wakonia Patriot)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

3.1

Final plat and final PUD rezoning for West Creek Village First Edition.

3.2

Preliminary plat, conditional use permit, and site plan for Downtown West Third Edition.

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