Planning Commission - 27 Oct 2025 FULL MEETING VIDEO.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Adoption of the agenda

Approval of minutes (October 13, 2025)

Variance request: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 980 Persing Circle

Comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and PUD for apartment complex at 2316 and 2420 Old County Road 34 Place

Areas of Interest (4)

Controversy regarding short-term rental potential for proposed ADU at 980 Persing Circle addressed by staff.
Proposed 120-unit affordable housing apartment complex on Old County Road 34 Place faces scrutiny over traffic and density.
City planning commission navigating complex topographical constraints and Shoreland Overlay requirements for housing developments.
Concerns from neighbors regarding garbage trucks bypassing traffic on Old County Road 34 Place.

Votes (3)

Adopt the agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Adopt minutes of October 13, 2025

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Recommend approval of ADU variance to City Council

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Notable Quotes (1)

Our current intention is not to create a rental property out of it. It's to create a space for us to live so we can complete the renovation of our primary residence.
— Ken Sheen

ADU VarianceAddressing concerns regarding the future use of the accessory dwelling unit.

People (4)

Madam ChairChair

Presiding over the commission meeting.

Mr. JakeAssociate Planner

Presented the variance request for the ADU at 980 Persing Circle.

Ken SheenResident/Applicant

Property owner of 980 Persing Circle seeking ADU variance.

1 quote

“Our primary use is to move into it while we renovate our other home.”

Explaining the intent for building the ADU.

Miss ChapmanAssociate Planner

Presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for Old County Road 34 Place.

Places Mentioned

980 Persing Circle2316 Old County Road 34 Place2420 Old County Road 34 PlaceCrystal LakeBurnsville, MN

Events & Meetings (2)

October 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting
November 25, 2025 - City Council Meeting

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