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Wayzata Planning Commission - November 17, 2025

Wayzata City CouncilTuesday, November 18, 2025
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Approval of November 17, 2025 meeting agenda

Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Variance request for retail percentage at 401 Lake Street East

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Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda as presented

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Vanly · Seconded by Commissioner El

Approval of the consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Severson · Seconded by Commissioner Schwabby

Notable Quotes (2)

The application is a request of a variance of 39% to reduce the required retail down to 11%.

— Alex Sharp
Variance requestExplaining the specific mathematical request of the variance.

Brick and Linen currently is having some difficulties on their end. So, this is one solution to subdivide their space.

— Erin Foley
Retail conversionExplaining why the current tenant needs to downsize.

People (4)

Blake CameronChair

Chaired the Planning Commission meeting.

Alex SharpDirector

Presented the variance application details for 401 Lake Street East.

Erin FoleyArchitect

Represented StudioB and the property owner Fishbase LLC.

1 quote

“This variance is not looking at the building as a whole but just at the retail space on the ground floor.”

Explaining the scope of the requested variance.

Jeff SitzoffProperty Owner

Local property owner and advocate for downtown retail presence.

1 quote

“I do like retail down on this end... what the right concept for the city is best to keep the retail presence.”

Expressing concern regarding the conversion of retail to office space.

Places Mentioned

401 Lake Street East445 Lake Street415 Lake Street407 Lake StreetDowntown WisettaManitoba and Lake Street East

Events & Meetings (2)

  • November 17, 2025 - Wisetta Planning Commission Meeting
  • September 22, 2025 - Previous meeting minutes
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