Wayzata Planning Commission - Jan. 6, 2025

Monday, January 6, 2025

Resignation of Commission Chair

Appointment of new Planning Commissioner

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Approval of meeting minutes (Dec 16, 2024)

Zoning text amendments for Chapter 909 (Design Standards)

Zoning text amendments for Chapter 955 (R3A District)

Zoning text amendments for Chapter 920 (Parking)

Review of development activities

Planning Commission meeting schedule

Areas of Interest (5)

Yetta Planning Commission undergoes sudden leadership change following the resignation of Chair Lissa Stockton.
Commission welcomes new member Joel Van Ly, an IT consultant citing contract management as his primary qualification.
Development update focuses on the former Wells Fargo site, now a residential construction project at 920 Yetta Boulevard.
Correction regarding commission history: The body was established in 1944, not 1965 as previously stated.
Commission to hold annual training workshop with the City Attorney on February 10 to address upcoming vacancies.

Votes (5)

Approval of agenda

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Chris Planton · Seconded by Blake Cameron

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Commissioner Schwab

Appointment of Blake Cameron as Chair

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Commissioner Schwab · Seconded by Not specified

Appointment of Chris Planton as Vice Chair

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adjournment

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Blake Cameron · Seconded by Commissioner Severson

Notable Quotes (3)

Unfortunately chair Stockton has resigned.
— Chris Planton

Leadership changesOpening the January 6 meeting.

I thought the Planning Commission might be a good fit.
— Joel Van Ly

New appointmentsSelf-introduction to the commission.

I don't have a 1965 anniversary to celebrate so my apologies for that.
— Planner Quarrels

AdministrativeCorrecting the record on the commission's founding date.

People (5)

Chris PlantonVice Chair

Served as acting chair; acknowledged resignation of former chair Lissa.

1 quote

“Unfortunately chair Stockton has resigned.”

Opening remarks regarding leadership changes.

Lissa StocktonFormer Chair

Outgoing Chair thanked for years of service.

Joel Van LyCommissioner

Electrical engineer with 25 years of IT contracting experience.

1 quote

“With my view of contracts and how disparaging things might sometimes get resolved, I thought the Planning Commission might be a good fit.”

Explaining motivation for joining the commission.

Planner QuarrelsCity Planner

Provided guidance on election process and meeting schedule.

Blake CameronCommissioner

Nominated by Commissioner Schwab for leadership role.

Places Mentioned

Yetta City Hall, 600 Rice Street East, Yetta, Minnesota920 Yetta Boulevard (current development site)

Events & Meetings (3)

January 6: Planning Commission Meeting
January 27: Meeting Cancelled
February 10: Next Planning Commission Meeting and Annual Training Workshop

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Chapter 909

Design standards text amendments

Chapter 955

R3A District zoning text amendments

Chapter 920

Parking zoning text amendments

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