Planning Commission - 8/19/2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Approval of agenda

Approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Case 257: Bluff variance for 3343 Warner Lane

2025 Planning Commission term expirations and vacancy update

Council report regarding water treatment, LID status, and park workshop controversy

City administrative updates including Invoice Cloud online payments

Community event announcements: West Tonka Food Shelf fundraiser and Incredible Festival

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda as distributed

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Commission · Seconded by Commission

Approve the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Commission · Seconded by Commission

Approve Planning Case 257 (bluff variance) with 5 conditions and 4 findings of fact

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Commission Member

Notable Quotes (2)

None of us have ever discussed selling parks to a developer. None of us have ever discussed selling parks to fund a treatment plant.

Kathy
Park Workshop/ControversyAddressing public misinformation about a recent city council workshop regarding park usage.

There's no way for the house to be on the property without impacting this one sort of unique bluff impact zone.

Doug Cuing
Planning Case 257Explaining the necessity of the variance for the redevelopment at 3343 Warner Lane.

People (4)

Rita TrapPlanning Consultant

Presented the variance request for 3343 Warner Lane, detailing bluff impacts and non-conformity improvements.

Doug CuingOwner

Representing Greenwood Design Build for 3343 Warner Lane project; confirmed unique site topography challenges.

KathyCouncil Liaison

Provided updates on water treatment, park workshop misinformation, and public communications regarding park status.

SarahPlanning Commission Staff

Reported on high permit volume, administrative city operations, and upcoming community festivals.

Places Mentioned

3343 Warner Lane, Mound, MNCooks BayMinitrista BorderAdina (Office location)Back Channel BrewingStonegateEdgewater Park

Events & Meetings (6)

  • August 19, 2025: Planning Commission Meeting
  • July 1, 2025: Previous Meeting Minutes Approval
  • August 26, 2025: City Council Meeting (Planned)
  • September 2, 2025: Next Planning Commission Meeting
  • Upcoming: Back Channel Brewing West Tonka Food Shelf event
  • Upcoming: Memorial Blood Center drive at Back Channel Brewing

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Planning Case 257

Bluff setback variance for new single-family home construction at 3343 Warner Lane.

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