Wayzata Planning Commission - September 8, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Roll call

Approval of meeting agenda

Approval of consent agenda (minutes, shoreland setback variance at 547 Harrington, single family house plans for 1400 Holders Lane)

Public hearing for two conditional use permits at 701 Central Avenue North (Excel Energy substation)

Areas of Interest (4)

Excel Energy seeking two conditional use permits to enlarge a substation and install a 123-foot monopole in a residential R3 zone.
Previous application for a 140-foot pole at the same site was withdrawn following commission denial recommendations.
Applicant claims 123-foot height is the minimum needed to ensure coverage and grid resiliency, despite neighborhood aesthetic concerns.
Project involves moving smart meter communications to a private long-term evolution (PLTE) network for security and reliability.

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner El · Seconded by Commissioner Aneny

Approve the consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Vanli · Seconded by Commissioner Ankeny

Notable Quotes (1)

It would take an act of God to knock one of these over.
— George Wiki

Safety/Structural IntegrityAddressing concerns regarding the structural risk of the monopole collapsing.

People (3)

Blake CameronChair

Moderating the Planning Commission meeting.

Director SharpDirector

Leading staff presentation on conditional use permits for Excel Energy.

George WikiRepresentative

Applicant presenting the PLTE network project and 123-foot monopole request.

1 quote

“It would take an act of God to knock one of these over.”

Describing the structural integrity of the 123-foot monopole.

Places Mentioned

547 Harrington1400 Holders Lane701 Central Avenue NorthGleason Lake Elementary SchoolLoose Line TrailPlymouth, MNWeisetta, MN414 Nichollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 5541

Events & Meetings (2)

September 8th, 2025 - Weisetta Planning Commission meeting
August 18th, 2025 - Date of minutes approved

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