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Planning Commission - 07.09.26

Minnetonka City CouncilFriday, July 10, 2026
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Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Approval of agenda and June 18th meeting minutes

Staff update on Roland Road project concept plan

Affordable housing lottery announcement for twin homes

Conditional use permit and setback variance for 16801 Excelsior Boulevard garage

Conditional use permit for accessory structures at 4915 Highland Road

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Election of Minion as Chair

Passed6-0

Moved by Banks · Seconded by Shoemaker

Election of Johnson as Vice Chair

Passed6-0

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Approve Agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Approve June 18th minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Banks · Seconded by Shoemaker

Recommend approval of CUP/variance at 16801 Excelsior Blvd

Passed6-0

Moved by Johnson · Seconded by Banks/Brink

Notable Quotes (2)

Individual rights are easy to understand. Committee responsibilities are more subtle.

Minion
Commission philosophyOpening remarks on the commission's philosophy.

Even if I had a greenhouse in an open field with no tree coverage, I would still need supplemental lighting.

Amy Hansen
Greenhouse projectExplaining the use of lights in the greenhouse.

People (5)

MinionPlanning Commissioner / Chair

Elected as Chair during the meeting; previously managed proceedings.

1 quote

The city's comprehensive guide plan, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and the city's best efforts are the city's best efforts to codify the balance between individual rights, community responsibilities.

Defining the planning commission's role.

SusanStaff

Facilitated officer elections and provided process guidance.

1 quote

Your job is to ensure that our meetings run effect effectively, efficiently, keep everybody on task.

Explaining the chair role.

JohnsonPlanning Commissioner / Vice Chair

Elected as Vice Chair.

Terry BeavensProperty Owner

Applicant for the Excelsior Boulevard project.

1 quote

The expansion of the garage to accommodate larger vehicles is a necessity as far as also future resale.

Justification for garage expansion.

Amy HansenProperty Owner

Applicant for the Highland Road greenhouse project.

1 quote

For me, the greenhouse is more of just a passion I have.

Explaining her motivation.

Places Mentioned

16801 Excelsior Boulevard4915 Highland RoadRoland RoadScenic Heights Drive

Events & Meetings (4)

  • June 18: Last meeting date
  • June 22: City council meeting
  • July 23: Next regular meeting
  • July 27: City Council hearing for Excelsior Boulevard project

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

16801 Excelsior Blvd CUP

Approval of conditional use permit and setback variance for a detached garage.

4915 Highland Road CUP

Approval of conditional use permit for aggregate accessory structure square footage.

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