Planning Commission - Jul 15 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Adoption of meeting agenda

Approval of minutes from July 1, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

Discussion of proposed R1A Oldtown Residential Zoning District

Overview of R1A zoning intent and bulk standards

Review of accessory structures and garage standards for R1A

Discussion of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and daycare conditional use permits

Areas of Interest (4)

City attempts to bypass recent R1 zoning denial by creating a specific R1A district for 'Oldtown' redevelopment.
Proposed R1A ordinance sparks debate over garage height limits (10ft vs 8ft) and housing affordability in historic neighborhoods.
New zoning proposal highlights conflict between property rights, infill development, and DNR shoreland overlay restrictions.
City planning staff introduces stricter language on shipping containers and accessory building use to prevent commercial creep in residential areas.

Votes (2)

Adopt the final agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve minutes of July 1, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Erin · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

The intent of the R1A zoning is to take our R1 standard and allow for a little bit of flexibility. Nothing that changes the characteristics of the neighborhood.
— Travis Briley

R1A Zoning IntentExplaining the rationale for the R1A district.

They came out with the resounding resounding no nothing will change requested it'll get denied. So we're not even going to consider that type of option for the area.
— Travis Briley

Shoreland OrdinanceRegarding DNR input on shoreland ordinance variances.

People (1)

Travis BrileyAssociate Planner

Presented the R1A Oldtown Residential Zoning District proposal and answered technical questions.

1 quote

“The intent of the R1A zoning is to take our R1 standard and allow for a little bit of flexibility. Nothing that changes the characteristics of the neighborhood.”

Explaining the purpose of the proposed zoning change.

Places Mentioned

Oldtown Residential DistrictHighway 5Victoria DriveCounty Road 111801 (Property mentioned for potential subdivision)

Events & Meetings (2)

July 1, 2025 - Planning Commission meeting (minutes approval)
August 2025 (implied date) - Planning Commission meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

R1A

Proposed zoning district for Oldtown Residential, allowing smaller lots, duplexes, and twin homes to encourage infill development.

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