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Planning Commission Meeting 8-7-2025

Dayton City CouncilWednesday, August 13, 2025
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Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of July 10th meeting minutes

Open forum public comments

Council update: DCM farm plat, legacy woods, city land acquisition, curbside waste concept plan

Ordinance amendment: 100.13 Home Occupation

Interim Use Permit for Thicket Hill Winery event center

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Brown · Seconded by Crossland

Approve minutes with amended changes

Passed5-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the amendment to the zoning code

Passed5-0

Moved by Crossland · Seconded by Grover

Notable Quotes (2)

If I wasn't on council, I would just be doing it. But I am on council, so I have to follow the rules.

— Sarah Vanastston
Home occupation code amendmentDiscussing the legal process for the ordinance change.

If something were to happen, we have no intention of selling it outside the family, but if something were to happen, I die, my son dies... we have no ability to sell this under the IUP.

— Jack Burns
Interim Use PermitExpressing concerns regarding IUP transferability.

People (3)

MarshaResident

Raised concerns about lack of fire suppression in new industrial buildings and heavy truck traffic on 113th/Fernbrook.

1 quote

“Why aren't these trucks required to be covered? And why do they have to have so much dirt in that project that they're building?”

Addressing truck traffic and dust issues.

Sarah VanaststonCity Council Member/Applicant

Proposed code amendment to allow home-based sales of cottage food products produced on-site.

1 quote

“It also seems silly that someone can come to my house and buy eggs, perfectly fine, but I can't also sell them cookies at the same time in that same transaction.”

Explaining the rationale for the code amendment.

Jack BurnsOwner, Thicket Hill Winery

Requested 50-year IUP for event center and wine production facility at 17501 Dayton River Road.

1 quote

“We are investing a tremendous amount of money... I need more than 20. Hell, the the loan won't even be paid off in 25 years.”

Arguing for a 50-year permit duration versus the staff recommendation of 25 years.

Places Mentioned

17501 Dayton River Road113th and Fernbrook16100 South Diamond Lake Road125th and East French LakeHistoric VillageDCM Farm

Events & Meetings (4)

  • August 7th Planning Commission Meeting at 6:32 PM
  • July 10th meeting minutes
  • July 8th City Council Meeting
  • July 22nd City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

100.13

Amendment to home occupation code to allow retail sales of goods produced on-site (cottage industries).

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