Board of Adjustment and Appeals/Planning Commission, June 5, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Approval of Shakopee Planning Commission Agenda
Approval of May 8, 2025 Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting minutes
Amendment to city code section 151.002 and 151.007K regarding agricultural uses
Regulation of seasonal sales stands in rural residential districts
Proposed definitions for livestock, non-livestock, and crop agricultural uses
Review of rural residential poultry and bee keeping regulations
Areas of Interest (5)
- Shakopee Planning Commission debates clarifying zoning laws for hobby farms and small-scale agricultural businesses.
- Proposed agricultural zoning changes omit specific definitions for vegetables and garden produce, raising commissioner concerns.
- The city aims to allow seasonal sales stands in rural residential areas, restricted to May 1 through October 1.
- Clarification sought on whether mushroom farming and non-traditional crops fall under existing agricultural definitions.
- City staff clarifies that municipal poultry limits (12 count) are handled outside the Planning Commission's direct zoning purview.
Votes (3)
Approve agenda with notation of 5A as public hearing
Moved by Robbins · Seconded by Seovo
Approve consent agenda (May 8 minutes)
Moved by Robbins · Seconded by Ranua
Close public hearing
Moved by Robbins · Seconded by Seovo
Notable Quotes (2)
A permitted use would mean that's something that you can do like as a standalone use in that zoning district. An accessory use would be something that would be secondary to the principal use.
It is important... for the viewing public that we are not intending to exclude a certain vegetable from the list.
People (4)
RobbinsCommissionerParticipated in voting and questioning staff regarding agricultural ordinance impacts.
Participated in voting and questioning staff regarding agricultural ordinance impacts.
AmandaCity StaffPresented proposed zoning ordinance changes and answered commissioner questions.
1 quote
Presented proposed zoning ordinance changes and answered commissioner questions.
“These proposed changes would provide more clarity for folks who might be interested in pursuing a seasonal stand.”
Explaining the intent of the ordinance changes.
RanuaCommissionerQuestioned the definitions of crops and highlighted personal knowledge of local farming operations.
1 quote
Questioned the definitions of crops and highlighted personal knowledge of local farming operations.
“It just wasn't clear to me like whether this is allowed.”
Regarding vegetable production definitions in the proposed code.
SeovoCommissionerSeconded motions and participated in the public hearing process.
Seconded motions and participated in the public hearing process.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- May 8, 2025 (Board of Adjustments and Appeals Minutes)
- July 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (Next meeting date)
- Planning Commission Meeting (Current date not specified, 7:05 p.m. start)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Amending zoning code regarding agricultural uses, livestock definitions, and seasonal sales stands.
Outside of zoning code; regulates poultry/animal count in rural residential areas.