Planning Commission Meeting 9-5-2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Resoning of 11321 Elm Creek Road from A1 to R1

DCM Farms concept plan review (91 acres, 262 lots)

Planning Commission roll call and procedural approvals

City Council updates regarding recent legislative actions

Public hearing for 11321 Elm Creek Road

Areas of Interest (5)

Proposed DCM Farms development faces scrutiny over commercial-to-residential density trade-offs.
City explores legislative solutions for improperly zoned 'A1' small lots to prevent inappropriate land use.
Concerns raised regarding the lack of city water and sewer infrastructure on Elm Creek Road.
Planning Commission debates urban-style 'pedestrian-oriented' retail vs. traditional suburban auto-centric design.
Potential zoning map errors identified in Nature's Crossing neighborhood.

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda as amended (strike 8B)

Passed5-0

Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member

Approve August 1st minutes

Passed5-0

Moved by Paul · Seconded by Darren

Approve rezoning 11321 Elm Creek Road from A1 to R1

Passed5-0

Moved by Darren · Seconded by Nick

Notable Quotes (2)

I think we agreed as a body to find other ways to find good candidates [for commission term limits].
— John

Commission governanceReporting on a City Council discussion regarding term limits.

If you don't want something on there that is inappropriate for that area that would be allowed in A1 but wouldn't be allowed in R1... you should really be looking at some of these small lots and getting them resoned.
— John

Zoning policyDiscussion on the risks of keeping small lots zoned as A1 (Agricultural).

People (2)

JohnStaff/Planner

Provides professional staff reports and guidance to the Planning Commission.

Tom DeanDeveloper

Representative for the DCM Farms project and local property owner.

1 quote

“it's pretty basic now it's just seeing if that area... I understand it would need a lot of Architectural Review design review”

Discussing the status of the commercial portion of the DCM Farms concept plan.

Places Mentioned

11500 Dayton Parkway11321 Elm Creek Road14800 113th Avenue NorthNature's CrossingSundance GreensDayton, MNFernbrook

Events & Meetings (4)

September 5th Planning Commission Meeting
August 1st Planning Commission Minutes
Council meeting on the 12th
Council meeting on the 27th

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