--- title: 2026-08-24 PC Agenda ## author: Justin LaRue date: D:20240828165700Z --- ## Richfield Planning Commission Agenda August 24, 2026 -- 7:00 PM ## Richfield Municipal Center ## Council Chambers ## 6700 Portland Avenue South 1. Call to Order ## 2. Roll Call ## 3. Open Forum Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Planning Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website. 4. Approval of the Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 27, 2026. ## 6. Public Hearings a. Public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for a multifamily residential development of 290 units in two buildings at 6501 Portland Avenue. 7. Resolutions ## 8. Other Business a. Consider the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. ## 9. Liaison Reports ## a. City Council Liaison ## b. Community Services Commission Liaison ## c. Housing and Revelopment Authority (HRA) Liaison ## d. Richfield School Board Liasion ## e. Transportation Commission Liaison ## f. Chamber of Commerce Liaison ## g. Sustainability Commission Liaison ## 10. City Planner’s Report TC2 was selected as the consultant for the Comprehensive Plan Update. A joint work session with City Council and Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:45. We have put out a call for volunteers and have assembled an Advisory Committee including nine City board and commission representatives, six community organization representatives, one property owner representative (Brixmor/The Hub), and two agency representatives (the County and School District). The first Advisory Committee meeting will be Monday, September 14th. Finally, public engagement is planned to kick off at Penn Fest on Sunday, September 20th. Ruby Villa accepted a planner position with the Village of Itasca, in Illinois. The new Planner 1 is Will Storey. ## 11. Next Meeting 12. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739. Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Planning Commission agenda packet located by the entrance. The complete Planning Commission agenda packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield’s website.