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Board of Adjustment and Appeals/Planning Commission, June 5, 2025

Shakopee City CouncilSaturday, June 14, 2025
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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

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Votes (3)

Approve agenda with notation of 5A as public hearing

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Robbins · Seconded by Seovo

Approve consent agenda (May 8 minutes)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Robbins · Seconded by Ranua

Close public hearing

PassedUnanimous

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.

— Amanda
Zoning DefinitionsDefining the difference between permitted and accessory uses.

It is important... for the viewing public that we are not intending to exclude a certain vegetable from the list.

— Ranua
Agricultural DefinitionsDiscussing the ambiguity of 'crops' in the ordinance.

People (4)

RobbinsCommissioner

Participated in voting and questioning staff regarding agricultural ordinance impacts.

AmandaCity Staff

Presented proposed zoning ordinance changes and answered commissioner questions.

1 quote

“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.

RanuaCommissioner

Questioned the definitions of crops and highlighted personal knowledge of local farming operations.

1 quote

“It just wasn't clear to me like whether this is allowed.”

Regarding vegetable production definitions in the proposed code.

SeovoCommissioner

Seconded motions and participated in the public hearing process.

Places Mentioned

12th Avenue (East of)Canterbury Road169 Highway (South of)Marshall RoadEagle Creek Parkway

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)

Section 151.002 and 151.007K

Amending zoning code regarding agricultural uses, livestock definitions, and seasonal sales stands.

Ordinance 016

Outside of zoning code; regulates poultry/animal count in rural residential areas.

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