Golden Valley Planning Commission 9/28/2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Golden Valley Advances School Zone Safety with Speed Reduction Study
Farewell recognition for Commissioner Amy Bernstorff
Approval of July 27th and August 10th meeting minutes
Variance request for 6-foot fence at 5530 Golden Valley Road
Planning Commission and City Council future meeting schedule
Filling commissioner and student vacancies
Areas of Interest (5)
- City planning commission grapples with resident retention after losing key commissioner.
- Remodeling commercial property into single-family homes creates unique zoning challenges.
- Golden Valley to implement school zone speed reductions across all schools by 2028.
- City staff warns of future variance needs despite upcoming fence code updates.
- Concerns over maintaining commission quorum amid persistent vacancies.
Votes (4)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Commissioner Hill · Seconded by Commissioner (unnamed)
Approve July 27th minutes
Moved by Commissioner Finn · Seconded by Commissioner Hill
Approve August 10th minutes
Moved by Commissioner Hill · Seconded by Commissioner (unnamed)
Approve variance request for 5530 Golden Valley Road
Moved by Commissioner Finn · Seconded by Commissioner (unnamed)
Notable Quotes (3)
Tonight, the planning Commission is asked to, in their capacity as the Board of Zoning Appeals, take action for a variance request to allow a six foot fence in a front yard at 5530 Golden Valley Road.
Those sound walls are ugly as sin.
If this application had come in, you know, next year, would it still need a variance? And the answer is actually yes, because our proposed changes to our fence code will determine the front yard based on where the property is addressed.
People (6)
Amy BernstorffCommissionerLeaving the Commission due to moving out of Golden Valley.
Leaving the Commission due to moving out of Golden Valley.
Mike RubyChairFormer Vice Chair who moved into the chair role.
Former Vice Chair who moved into the chair role.
Ms. KramerCity StaffPresented the variance request for 5530 Golden Valley Road.
Presented the variance request for 5530 Golden Valley Road.
Adam HagenProperty OwnerOwner of 5530 Golden Valley Road seeking a fence variance.
Owner of 5530 Golden Valley Road seeking a fence variance.
Commissioner HillCommissionerMoved various approvals during the meeting.
Moved various approvals during the meeting.
Commissioner FinnCommissionerMoved approval of minutes and the variance request.
Moved approval of minutes and the variance request.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- September 28th, 2026, 6:37 p.m.
- October 12th, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting
- October 13th, 2026, City Council Work Session
- October 19th, 2026, Environmental Commission Meeting
- October 20th, 2026, City Council