Minnetonka City Council — Transcript
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Conditional use permit for We Rock the Spectrum, a sensory-friendly children's gym at 10925 Bren Road East.
Applicant Garret Zayic proposes a 7,973-sq.-ft. sensory-friendly children's gym. The site meets parking requirements and traffic study projections for the Opus Overlay District, with a projected 49 PM peak-hour trips remaining below the 62-trip limit.
Zoning Ordinance Update
Minnetonka is conducting a complete rewrite of its 1966 zoning ordinance to align with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, simplify development processes, and shift toward a proactive, modern land-use regulatory approach.
Areas of Interest (2)
- Minnetonka Planning Commission reviews a major overhaul of the city's zoning code, moving away from 60-year-old restrictive regulations to a modern, growth-oriented model.
- A new sensory-friendly children's gym is slated for the Opus District, as city planners confirm the project aligns with traffic and land-use density requirements.
Topic analysis (2)
Conditional use permit for We Rock the Spectrum, a sensory-friendly children's gym at 10925 Bren Road East.
Applicant Garret Zayic proposes a 7,973-sq.-ft. sensory-friendly children's gym. The site meets parking requirements and traffic study projections for the Opus Overlay District, with a projected 49 PM peak-hour trips remaining below the 62-trip limit.
- Recommend city council adoption of the resolution approving the conditional use permit.
Zoning Ordinance Update
Minnetonka is conducting a complete rewrite of its 1966 zoning ordinance to align with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, simplify development processes, and shift toward a proactive, modern land-use regulatory approach.
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda as submitted
Moved by Banks · Seconded by Sher
Recommend adoption of resolution for accessory dwelling unit at 1617 Linner Road
Moved by Banks · Seconded by Sher
People (4)
Dana MinionChairPresided over Aug. 20, 2026, meeting; provided support for accessory dwelling unit proposal.
Presided over Aug. 20, 2026, meeting; provided support for accessory dwelling unit proposal.
Susan ThomasAICP, City PlannerPrimary staff contact for planning commission items; submitted reports for Bren Road and zoning updates.
Primary staff contact for planning commission items; submitted reports for Bren Road and zoning updates.
Garret ZayicApplicantProposing the We Rock the Spectrum sensory gym franchise at 10925 Bren Road East.
Proposing the We Rock the Spectrum sensory gym franchise at 10925 Bren Road East.
Hindi AbdiCommissionerRecently welcomed to the planning commission during the Sept. 3, 2026, staff report.
Recently welcomed to the planning commission during the Sept. 3, 2026, staff report.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Planning Commission Meeting, Sept. 3, 2026, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers
- Planning Commission Meeting, Aug. 20, 2026, 6:00 PM