Planning Commission - 2/4/2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Swearing in of new Planning Commissioner Drew Hill

Approval of February 4 meeting agenda and amendments

Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission Case 24-20: Variance and Public Lands Permit for 4756 Kildair Road

Review of after-the-fact site improvements in the Bluff Impact Zone and public right-of-way

Discussion on retaining wall height compliance and building code regulations

Votes (2)

Approval of agenda with two applicant amendments

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

The request to add steps to reach the lake is in harmony with other uses in the area and fits the character of the neighborhood.

Sarah Smith
Variance criteriaExplaining the findings of fact for the variance.

If in fact it is deemed to be that those walls are over the four feet then our recommendation... was that engineering be provided.

Sarah Smith
Building Code complianceDiscussing how to resolve height compliance for retaining walls.

People (4)

Drew HillPlanning Commissioner

Sworn in as a new member of the Planning Commission during the meeting.

Katherine BenjaminApplicant (Dreamscapes Natural Pools)

Representative for the project; noted as submitting letters for agenda amendments.

Michael Jimenez SalazarProperty Owner

Owner of the property at 4756 Kildair Road.

Places Mentioned

4756 Kildair Road, Mound, MNLongford Road (undeveloped right-of-way)Lake Minnetonka (Black Lake)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025: Mound Planning Commission Meeting
  • August 2024: On-site agency meeting with Technical Evaluation Panel
  • February 17, 2025: Deadline for variance action

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Case 24-20

Review and recommendation for after-the-fact variance and public lands permit for construction and landscaping at 4756 Kildair Rd.

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Planning Commission - 2/4/2025 - Mound Recorder