Planning Commission - 11/18/2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Approval of agenda

Approval of meeting minutes

Planning case 25-11: Lakeshore variance for 5459 Bartlett Boulevard

Planning case 25-13: Expansion permit for 2971 Cambridge Lane

Areas of Interest (4)

  • City planning commission approves variance for lakeside deck while debating adequacy of shoreline buffers.
  • Property owners at 2971 Cambridge Lane face scrutiny over tight road access and construction parking impacting neighbors.
  • Concerns raised regarding 'hard cover' calculations and the need for stricter requirements on pervious decking material.
  • Commission monitors the 60-day development approval clock for upcoming city council decisions.

Votes (3)

Approve agenda as distributed

CarriesNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve minutes of September 2, 2025

CarriesNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of Planning Case 25-11 with staff recommendations and findings

CarriesNot specified

Moved by David Good · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

If the variance was to be recommended for approval and approved by the council... include a comment to require a shoreline buffer.

— Sarah Smith
Lakeshore varianceDiscussing DNR recommendation for mitigation at 5459 Bartlett Boulevard.

I don't have a ton of radius to get, you know, trailers backing up in there.

— Trent Sims
Construction site accessDescribing restricted access on Cambridge Lane.

People (6)

David GoodPlanning Commission Chair

Moderating the planning commission meeting.

Sarah SmithPlanner

Presented variance case 25-11.

Scott GatesApplicant Representative

Representing the property owners at 5459 Bartlett Boulevard.

1 quote

“It's about 16 inches of height. Will not have a railing on it as the plan.”

Describing the proposed deck for the Bartlett Boulevard property.

Mia Colorado MansfieldConsulting Planner

Presented expansion permit case 25-13.

Erica WeiRepresentative

Representing Landshoot and the property owners at 2971 Cambridge Lane.

Trent SimsResident

Neighbor at 2957 Cambridge Lane expressing concerns about road access.

1 quote

“It is a very tight access property to get to my property... my main concern is just the garage and just if they were ever to have a car parked in their driveway.”

Discussing traffic and parking challenges at the project site.

Places Mentioned

5459 Bartlett Boulevard2971 Cambridge Lane2957 Cambridge LaneCooks BayBrighton Commons

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - Rescheduled Mount Planning Commission Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Planning Case 25-11

Lakeshore variance to replace hard-surface patio with pervious deck at 5459 Bartlett Boulevard.

Planning Case 25-13

Expansion permit for a new 2.5-story replacement house at 2971 Cambridge Lane.

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