Wayzata Planning Commission - February 24, 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025
Approval of February 24th, 2025 Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda (February 10th, 2025 Minutes)
Public Hearing: Preliminary Plat for Ferndale Bluff subdivision (565 Ferndale Road West)
Areas of Interest (4)
- Controversial Ferndale Bluff subdivision proposal returns with reduced density and variance-free request after prior denial.
- Concerns over environmental impacts on PV Pond and tree removal remain central to neighbor opposition.
- Infrastructure debate regarding public responsibility for road maintenance vs. private responsibility for massive 7-8ft retaining walls.
- Strategic effort to shift Ferndale neighborhood character from large, seasonal/empty homes to permanent young families.
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda as presented
Moved by Severson · Seconded by Schelby
Approval of the consent agenda as presented
Moved by Van Loy · Seconded by Not Specified
Notable Quotes (2)
Are we looking at this strictly as a land use situation or are we more quasi judicial where we have more ability to look at other issues besides just the use of the land?
Who is responsible for building the road?
People (6)
Blake CameronChairPresides over the meeting and facilitates public hearing process.
Presides over the meeting and facilitates public hearing process.
QuarrelsPlannerPresents staff report on the Ferndale Bluff subdivision application.
Presents staff report on the Ferndale Bluff subdivision application.
AnkenyCommissionerInquires about financial responsibility for road construction.
Inquires about financial responsibility for road construction.
SchelbyCommissionerQuestions the scope of the commission's role regarding land use versus broader impacts.
Questions the scope of the commission's role regarding land use versus broader impacts.
SeversonCommissionerClarifies the limits of authority over home placement and future modifications.
Clarifies the limits of authority over home placement and future modifications.
Mike StedmanApplicant RepresentativeRepresents the Capen family; emphasizes the project's compliance and low density.
1 quote
Represents the Capen family; emphasizes the project's compliance and low density.
“This sort of reasonable growth adds energy and Longevity to the community.”
Discussing the benefits of bringing three young families to the Ferndale area.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- February 24th, 2025 Meeting of the Wisa Planning Commission
- February 10th, 2025 Workshop and Meeting