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Planning Commission - Jan 20 2026

Victoria City CouncilWednesday, January 21, 2026
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Open Forum

Approval of January 6, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes

Preliminary plat review for Bell Maple Farm Residential Development

Comprehensive Plan Amendment request for Bell Maple Farm

Easement and right-of-way vacations for Bell Maple Farm

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Adopt the final agenda

CarriedUnspecified

Moved by Unspecified Commissioner · Seconded by Unspecified Commissioner

Approve the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes

CarriedUnspecified

Moved by Commissioner R · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

Victoria Ordinance section 107-29C limits culde-sacs to a maximum length of 1,000 ft. King's Road already measures approximately 1,54 feet.

— Aisha Khan
Public safety and street designArguing that the project violates city ordinance.

Single access point neighborhoods present well-documented risks of emergency response.

— James Cardwell
Emergency accessHighlighting danger to residents in the event of blockage or emergency.

People (5)

Brian McCannCity Planner

Presented the staff report and project background for Bell Maple Farms.

1 quote

“it is a by right use.”

Regarding the zoning compliance of the proposed residential development.

Amanda MeyerAssistant City Engineer

Provided information on stormwater management and lift station design.

Pat HillerPartner, Norton Homes

Representing the applicant for the residential development project.

1 quote

“The neighbor to the west does not want a trail easement going through his property.”

Explaining the inability to connect the neighborhood to the regional trail.

James CardwellResident

Local resident expressing safety and environmental concerns regarding access.

1 quote

“I respectfully ask the commission deny or continue this application.”

Advocating for further study on emergency access and environmental impacts.

Aisha KhanAttorney, Helmouth and Johnson

Representing Kings Road neighbors.

1 quote

“There are four critical reasons to deny this plat.”

Outlining arguments regarding fire code violations, density, and public asset misuse.

Places Mentioned

7050 Kings Road7115 Kings RoadLake Minnetonka Regional TrailLake St. JoeLake Tamarak8050 West 78th Street, EdinaVictoria Lions Park

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 6, 2026 (Past meeting)
  • January 26, 2026, 6:30 PM (City Council Meeting)
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