Burnsville City Council — Transcript
Monday, October 12, 2026
Preliminary and Final Plat Application: Ivy Brook Parking LLC
Reszoning and Conditional Use Permit Application: 1705 LLC
Votes (2)
Preliminary and Final Plat Application: Ivy Brook Parking LLC (Ivy Brook and Restani County Road 5)
Moved by Unknown Commissioner [0:21:50] · Seconded by Unknown Commissioner [0:22:52]
The Senior Planner, Connor Dix, presented the application, detailing the historical context of the parcels as remnants from a Highway 13/County Road 5 interchange project. The proposal involves combining Parcel A with an existing truck parking lot, platting Parcel B as an outlot, dedicating Parcel C as right-of-way to the city in exchange for a green space credit, and modifying Parcel D, where a previously approved truck parking lot exists. Easement vacations are required for Parcels A and D. Commissioners inquired about future development plans (none formal yet) and utility presence in vacated areas (none). The application was framed as resolving historical ownership issues and aligning with the comprehensive plan.
Reszoning and Conditional Use Permit Application: 1705 LLC (1800 121st Street East)
Moved by Unknown Commissioner [0:57:46] · Seconded by Unknown Commissioner [0:58:34]
Connor Dix presented the application to reszone a property from B3 PUD to B3 and allow an open sales lot via a Conditional Use Permit. The site, previously part of the Happy Properties PUD, has been subject to numerous amendments since 1979. The reszoning aims to remove outdated PUD standards, allowing B3 zoning to govern the site, which requires removing an internal site access. Proposed uses include auto repair (inside), office, and auto sales (inside and outside), with strict conditions for parking, vehicle storage (no inoperable vehicles outside), and noise mitigation. Public comments raised concerns about environmental impacts and compatibility with adjacent offices. Staff addressed questions regarding oil separation, signage restrictions (e.g., no inflatables), and complaint procedures (cclick fix). The applicant confirmed the repair shop's primary purpose is for vehicles to be sold on site.
Notable Quotes (6)
The application formalizes the right ofway and protects the long-term access to city infrastructure. It resolves the historical ownership discrepancies with the parcel that extends over County Road 5. The proposal does align with the comprehensive plan and meets the intent and requirements of the subdivision ordinance.
So just to clarify that if the applicant decides to develop the properties, they need to come back before planning.
The subject site is again currently bound by those 1985 standards. The proposal would allow the zoning district to regulate the site rather than the specific PUD standards.
conditional use permit which is the second application before you means a use as defined in ordinance that may not be appropriate generally but may be allowed with restrictions.
No, the intent is for the cars that are going to be sold on site.
as part of our process here when we approve conditional use permits we do have staff that goes out there to ensure there's a compliance... but we do um highly um depend on citizen complaints because we can't be there all the time.
Ordinances & Resolutions (16)
City's guiding document for development, referenced in both applications.
City ordinance governing land subdivision, referenced for Ivy Brook application.
Document with outstanding items to be addressed for Ivy Brook plat approval.
Initial design and proposal for land subdivision.
Final, recorded document for land subdivision.
Legal process to remove or modify an easement, required for Ivy Brook parcels.
Zoning district for the 1705 LLC site, proposed as the new zoning designation.
Guidance in the 2040 comprehensive plan for the 1705 LLC site.
Existing zoning overlay for the 1705 LLC site, proposed for removal.
Original approval document for the Happy Properties PUD.
Amendment to the Happy Properties PUD, setting specific uses and square footages.
Required for the open sales lot at 1705 LLC site.
City code section defining specific standards for open sales lots.
City code section pertaining to signage regulations.
City code section detailing conditions for Conditional Use Permit revocation or extension.
Required for construction or modifications, including oil separator installation for 1705 LLC.