Wayzata Planning Commission - June 16, 2025
Approval of meeting agenda
Approval of consent agenda
Weisetta Boulevard East PUD concept plan
Correction of public record from previous meeting
Tree preservation ordinance amendment to chapter 936
Woodhill Country Club project and regulatory impacts
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda as presented
Moved by Commissioner Vanly · Seconded by Commissioner Ankeny
Approve the consent agenda as amended
Moved by Commissioner Severson · Seconded by Commissioner El
Notable Quotes (2)
What city council found and directed staff to study and bring back before the planning commission is essentially the ordinance that we're going to be proposing.
If you have a big say a 30-in 30-inch oak tree, that would be a heritage tree. So, you're actually you would be required to plant 60 inches of new trees.
People (5)
Blake CameronChairModerates the meeting and facilitates discussions among commissioners.
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Moderates the meeting and facilitates discussions among commissioners.
“I would like to uh just pull um that um item real quick off and uh for further discussion and just move it down to um shift everything south one.”
Removing the consent agenda item for further discussion.
Director SharpDirectorUpdates the commission on ordinance amendments and procedural history.
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Updates the commission on ordinance amendments and procedural history.
“I've always referred to this more as a living ordinance or a living document as it grows with the community.”
Explaining the history and ongoing refinement of the city's tree preservation ordinance.
BennettCity ForesterProvides technical advice on ordinance standards and golf course site management.
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Provides technical advice on ordinance standards and golf course site management.
“The ordinance requires that if the tree removal that's described in a proposal crosses a certain threshold... there is a certain amount of replacement required on site.”
Explaining current tree replacement requirements and associated escrow costs.
Commissioner VanlyCommissionerQuestions the burden of the ordinance on golf course properties.
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Questions the burden of the ordinance on golf course properties.
“I'm not sure I understand what is getting in their way, right? And and what they're really asking for in terms of a differential.”
Questioning the need for a specific exemption for golf courses.
Commissioner SeversonCommissionerEvaluates the legal and procedural implications of the proposed amendment.
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Evaluates the legal and procedural implications of the proposed amendment.
“Are we here to amend the ordinance or are we here to amend or give a specific request to an applicant?”
Questioning the scope and intent of the ordinance amendment process.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- June 16, 2025 - Weisetta Planning Commission meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Tree preservation ordinance covering removal, replacement requirements, and escrow standards.