--- ## author: Linnea Graffunder-Bartels date: D:20260528104440-05'00' --- ## AGENDA ## Planning Commission The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held July 2, 2026 @ 7 PM at the Oakdale Discovery Center. ## REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2026 ## 7:00 PM ## Oakdale Discovery Center ## 1. CALL TO ORDER ## 2. CALL OF ROLL ## 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ## 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 2, 2026 ## 6. OPEN FORUM ## 7. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW ## a. OLD BUSINESS i. None ## b. NEW BUSINESS i. Public Hearing – Oakdale Marketplace Planned Unit Development Plan Amendment ii. Public Hearing – Cronk, 6966 40 th Street North – Conditional Use Permit for an ## Oversized Accessory Building iii. The Energy Conservatory, 403 Hayward Avenue North – Site Plan Amendment ## 8. OTHER ## a. Staff Liaison Update(s)* ## b. Commissioner Update(s)* ## c. Council Liaison Update(s)* ## 9. ADJOURNMENT *Items marked with an asterisk have no accompanying materials. ~ ## OAKDALE ## MINUTES ## REGULAR MEETING ## OAKDALE PLANNING COMMISSION ## APRIL 2, 2026 The Oakdale Planning Commission held a meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2025 at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting began at 7:00 PM. ## CALL OF ROLL On a call of roll, the following were present: ## Chairperson: Dallas Pierson ## Commissioners: Tom Willenbring ## Yaya Diatta ## Beau Wilson ## Also Present: Gary Severson, Council Liaison ## Luke McClanahan, Planning Manager ## Max Lohse, Planner ## Vivan Timmons, Administrative Assistant ## Not Present: Christopher Campbell, Commissioner ## Chenayi Shava, Commissioner ## Mike McCauley, Commissioner ## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILLENBRING, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILSON, ## TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. ## VOTED IN FAVOR: ## Chair Pierson AYE ## Commissioner Willenbring AYE ## Commissioner Diatta AYE ## Commissioner Wilson AYE 4 Ayes. Motion approved. ## APPROVAL OF MINUTES ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILLENBRING, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILSON, ## TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2026, AS PRESENTED. ## VOTED IN FAVOR: ## Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2026 Page 2 ## Chair Pierson AYE ## Commissioner Willenbring AYE ## Commissioner Diatta AYE ## Commissioner Wilson AYE 4 Ayes. Motion approved. ## OPEN FORUM Chair Pierson invited comments from the audience. No comments were heard. ## PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW ## a. OLD BUSINESS i. None ## b. NEW BUSINESS i. PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE Planner Max Lohse provided an overview of updates that have been proposed to the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Ordinance in the Zoning Code. These updates were suggested by Code Enforcement and the Building Inspections team. They indicated that many citizens are not able to comply with existing RV regulations. RVs, as defined by the Department of Natural Resources, would include campers, motor homes, boats, All Terrain Vehicles, snowmobiles and others. This item was brought up at a recent Council Workshop. Residents desire greater flexibility, while still maintaining neighborhood standards. There are four changes suggested. 1. Increase the number of RVs allowed from one to four as many residents have multiple recreational vehicles. 2. Switch from seasonal setbacks to universal setbacks. This would allow winter recreational vehicles to be parked in the summer. Likewise, a summer recreational vehicle could be parked in the winter. 3. Remove the hard surface requirement on the side and rear yard of a property. Hard surface parking would still be required on the front yard. 4. Add language that the vehicles must be free of leaking hazardous fluids. This change would help with the loosening of the hard surface requirement for the side and rear yards. Staff recommended approval of these updates to the ordinance. As this is an amendment to the Zoning Code, this item is subject to a public hearing Commissioner Willenbring asked what will be considered a side yard. After some discussion, it was suggested that this may need to be clarified moving forward. ## Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2026 Page 3 Chair Pierson opened the public hearing. No comments were heard. Chair Pierson closed the public hearing. ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILLENBRING, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILSON, ## TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25 - ZONING RELATING TO ## RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE. ## VOTED IN FAVOR: ## Chair Pierson AYE ## Commissioner Willenbring AYE ## Commissioner Diatta NAY ## Commissioner Wilson AYE 3 Ayes. 1 Nay. Motion approved. ## ii. OVERVIEW OF THE 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Planning Manager Luke McClanahan provided an overview of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan defines the visions, goals, and aspirations for long term development and redevelopment for the city. The Metropolitan C ouncil (Met Council) requires all cities in the seven-county metro area to update their comprehensive plan every 10 years. The plan cannot conflict with Met Council regional system plans. The following eight elements are required in the comprehensive plan. A city could provide more elements if they wanted to. 1. Land Use. Specify future land use categories and residential density requirements. Must align with infrastructure capacity the city has. 2. Housing. Provide an inventory of existing housing and project future needs. Required to plan for affordable housing. 3. Transportation. Align local infrastructure with regional systems, such as the county and state systems. The plan should address both vehicle and pedestrian transportation. 4. Water Resources. Sustainability of wastewater, water supply, and surface water management systems. 5. Parks and Trails. Recreational infrastructure, and to preserve environmental features (habitat). 6. Climate. Aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce flooding and extreme heat. The city also applied for grants in this area. Any money awarded would be used to support the comprehensive plan. 7. Natural systems. Reduce pollution and also look at sensitive issues, such as wetlands. 8. Implementation. Outlines the process in how the city will achieve the goals of the plan. ## Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2026 Page 4 The existing 2040 Comprehensive Plan will be used as framework for the 2050 Plan. There have been 10 recent plans completed since 2021. Other plans, such as MnDOT Highway 120/Century Avenue Study, Washington County Climate Action Plan, and Washington County Long Range Transportation Plan, would also be referenced. Key areas of focus would include community engagement; vision, goals, and strategies; redevelopment/opportunity sites; and climate/environmental planning. The City plans to hire a consultant within the next couple months. The goal is to complete the draft plan by the end of 2027 and hold the required public hearing then. Overlapping or adjacent jurisdictions, such as school districts and nearby cities, will have an opportunity to review and comment on the plan. The City would then submit the plan to the Met Council by June or July of 2028. The plan is not due until the end of 2028. In response to a question from Commissioner Willenbring, Mr. McClanahan informed the Commission that the population projections are being appealed. The City ’s opinion is that the Met Council projections are low. The City is actively working toward a resolution of the projections. In response to a question from Commissioner Willenbring, Mr. McClanahan indicated that the technical infrastructure issues are more of an engineering issue, but they will likely be part of the Plan. In response to a question from Commissioner Wilson, Mr. Lohse indicated that the Met Council review would likely take a couple months once the City submits the Plan. Ideally, if the City submits the Plan by June or July of 2028, the Plan should be approved by the Met Council a couple months afterwards. ## OTHER BUSINESS ## i. Staff Liaison Updates Mr. McClanahan provided updates on the new Public Works facility and the expansion and remodel project for the Police Department and City Hall. He also noted that there will not likely be a May Planning Commission meeting. ## ii. Commissioner Updates None. ## iii. Council Liaison Updates ## Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2026 Page 5 Council Member Severson provided updates on t he upcoming Eco Fair, improvements planned for Tower Park, Golfview Park, and Tanners Lake Park, and the hiring process for a new City Administrator. ## ADJOURNMENT ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WILLENBRING, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILSON, ## TO ADJOURN THE APRIL 2, 2026, MEETING OF THE OAKDALE PLANNING COMMISSION AT 7:28 PM. ## VOTED IN FAVOR: ## Chair Pierson AYE ## Commissioner Willenbring AYE ## Commissioner Diatta AYE ## Commissioner Wilson AYE 4 Ayes. Motion approved. Respectfully submitted, ## Luke McClanahan, ## Planning Manager ## PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO 1 ## To: Oakdale Planning Commission ## Meeting Date: June 4, 2026 ## Request(s): Oakdale Marketplace Planned Unit Development Plan Amendment ## Prepared/Presented: Luke McClanahan, Planning Manager ## BACKGROUND On November 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 937, an amendment to the Oakdale Marketplace Planned Unit Development (PUD) allowing commercial retail and residential uses on certain property located within the PUD area. The PUD area is shown on the location map below. Also on November 26, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution 2024-89 amending the 2005 Oakdale Marketplace PUD Plan. One of those changes redesignated the portion of the PUD property located at the southeast quadrant of 34 th Street North and Market Place North from retail to restaurant or fast casual dining in connection with a multi-tenant commercial use. The property owner objected to the change. ## Location Map - Oakdale Marketplace The 2005 PUD Agreement pertaining to the Oakdale Marketplace Planned Unit Development contained a provision by which the City agreed that it would not change the land use regulations relating to the PUD without the property owner’s consent. The property owner and the City disagreed over whether that provision in the 2005 PUD Agreement was enforceable. The matter went to court and the trial court ruled in the City’s favor. That ruling, however, was later reversed by the Court of Appeals. ~ ## OAKDALE 2 As a result of the Court of Appeals’ decision, the PUD plan needs to be amended so that any retail use allowed in the B-1 Commercial District (formerly referred to as the C-2 Community Commercial District) would be permitted on the site located at the southeast quadrant of 34 th ## Street North and Market Place North. The amendment would supersede the provision in Resolution 2024-89 that requires a restaurant or fast casual dining use at that site. ## ROLE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The role of the Planning Commission is to review the proposed resolution, hold a public hearing, and provide a recommendation to the City Council. ## RECOMMENDATION Staff have determined that the proposed resolution amending the Oakdale Marketplace PUD Plan is appropriate and consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommend approval of the resolution. ## MOTION Motion to recommend approval of a resolution amending the Oakdale Marketplace Planned Unit Development Plan. ## Attachment: ## Draft Resolution Amending the Oakdale Marketplace Planned Unit Development Plan ## City of Oakdale ## RESOLUTION 2026-__ ## AMENDING A PORTION OF THE 2005 OAKDALE MARKETPLACE ## PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN WHEREAS, on November 26, 2024, the Oakdale City Council adopted Resolution 2024-89 amending the 2005 Oakdale Marketplace Planned Unit Development Plan (“2005 PUD Plan”); WHEREAS, one of the changes to the 2005 PUD Plan made by Resolution 2024-89 affected the portion of Outlot A, Oakdale Marketplace Third Addition lying north of 33 rd ## Street North; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to un-do the change made by Resolution 2024-89 with respect to the portion of Outlot A, Oakdale Marketplace Third Addition lying north of 33 rd Street North. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Oakdale that the 2005 PUD Plan with respect to the portion of Outlot A, Oakdale Marketplace Third Addition lying north of 33 rd Street North is amended to allow the uses and the configuration of buildings as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution. Voting in Favor: Mayor Kevin Zabel; Council Members Kari Moore, Andy Morcomb, Gary ## Severson, and Katie Wrich ## Voting Against: None Resolution duly seconded and passed this 9 th day of June, 2026. _____________________________ ## Kevin Zabel, Mayor ## Attest: ______________________________ ## Sara Ludwig, City Clerk ## Exhibit A ## PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT 1 ## To: Oakdale Planning Commission ## Meeting Date: June 4, 2026 ## Applicant: Shane Cronk Location: 6966 40 th ## St N ## Request(s): Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Accessory Building (Shed) ## Prepared/Presented: Max Lohse, Planner ## INTRODUCTION Shane Cronk, resident and authorized applicant, is requesting a Conditional Use permit (CUP) for an oversized accessory building (shed) at 6966 40 th St N. The accessory building (shed) is planned to be 920 square feet in size, 320 square feet of which is planned to be a covered patio. The maximum square footage allowed for an accessory building on this site, per applicable zoning requirements, is 200 square feet. Larger accessory buildings are permitted through the CUP process. The larger shed is requested for residential storage. ## Location Map – Cronk Conditional Use Permit ## COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION The subject property is guided Low Density Residential per the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. ## ZONING DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS The subject unit is zoned R-2 Low Density Residential. In accordance with this zoning district, accessory buildings are allowed to be up to 200 square feet, and may exceed 200 square feet through the Conditional Use Permit process. ~ ## OAKDALE 2 The designations of the surrounding property are displayed in the table below: ## Orientation Comprehensive Plan Zoning District Existing Use North Low Density Residential R-2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential ## South Park Planned Unit Development Open Space East Low Density Residential R-2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential West Low Density Residential R-2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential ## ANALYSIS The zoning ordinance states the following (Sec. 25-03-301(a)): A conditional use is a permitted use that is allowed only when it is shown that the use meets certain general and specific standards related to the proposed conditional use. All conditional uses must meet seven (7) general criteria in order for a permit to be approved. This allows the City to review the potential impact(s) the use may have and ensure that the use is consistent with the vision for the area in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. In addition, some conditional uses have specific criteria that must be met which are intended to address potential issues that may arise associated with that type of use. If an application meets all of the criteria in the ordinance, then a conditional use permit shall be granted. General Criterial for Granting a Conditional Use Permit. The general criteria for granting a conditional use permit (applicable to all conditional use permit requests) is listed in Section 25-03-302(c) of the Zoning Code. The conditional use is evaluated according to the following criteria: (1) The conditional use will be in conformity with the City’s comprehensive plan and with the purpose, intent and applicable standards of this article. The use is in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan as the property is guided low density residential and oversized accessory buildings are permitted in residential zoning districts, provided certain conditions are met. (2) The conditional use shall be located, designated, maintained and operated to be compatible with the existing or intended character of that zoning district in which it is located. The accessory building is located in a residential area where similar accessory buildings are present on other nearby properties. Approval of this request should not alter the residential character of the area. This condition is met. (3) The use shall not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potential surrounding land uses due to noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, vibration, general unsightliness or other nuisances. If this CUP request is approved, the accessory building will need to meet setback requirements. The applicant’s initial site plan appears to meet setback requirements (setbacks will be verified at time of building permit review). The proposed use, shed, is not anticipated to generate any nuisance conditions. This condition is met. 3 (4) The use shall not create traffic congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that will cause inconveniences to the adjoining properties. The building would be situated in the rear yard of the property and will not affect any traffic congestion or parking needs. This condition is met. (5) The use shall be served adequately by essential public services, such as streets, police, fire protection and utilities. The property is adequately served by public services and the accessory building will not require additional services beyond those that can be provided by existing utilities. This condition is met. (6) The use shall not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and shall not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the city. The accessory building should not create any additional requirements at public cost. This condition is met. (7) The use shall preserve and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design and cause minimal adverse environmental effects. The property in question is 1.3 acres, and the accessory building will not impact any natural features on the site and is not anticipated to cause any adverse environmental effects. This condition is met. Specific Conditional Use Permit Criteria for Private Garages and Accessory Buildings Exceeding the Size Requirements. The specific criteria for granting a conditional use permit for an oversized accessory building is listed in Section 25-09-201(d)(3) of the Zoning Code; staff evaluation of the application follows the citations: (A) The parcel of land where the private garage or accessory building is to be located may not be subdivided as long as the private garage or accessory building is on the property. A condition of approval, to address this requirement, has been added to the accompanying resolution for the Conditional Use Permit. (B ) The private garage or accessory building must not be of a pole building type construction (defined as a structure that utilizes treated lumber buried in the ground that serves as the building foundation). The proposed building is not classified as a pole building type construction, as it does not have a foundation that is buried into the ground. This condition is met. (C ) The private garage or accessory building must not have a door or other access opening exceeding ten (10) feet in height. The accessory building’s door is planned to be approximately seven (7) feet in height. This condition is met. (D ) The private garage or accessory building must not be used for commercial or industrial activities, except as allowed by the regulations governing home occupations. In the applicant’s narrative, it is noted that the accessory building will be used for residential related purposes. No commercial or industrial activities are proposed to occur in the building. This condition is met. (E) The private garage or accessory building shall not exceed 1,500 square feet in size. 4 The accessory building is proposed to be up to 920 square feet in size. This condition is met. (F)The private garage or accessory building shall not exceed 25 feet in height. The accessory building is proposed to be approximately 11 feet tall. This condition is met. (G)Parcels of land containing single-unit dwellings must not have more than one additional private garage or accessory building exceeding two-hundred (200) square feet in size. This application is the applicant’s first request for an oversized accessory building or additional garage. This condition is met. ## 60-DAY RULE ## Application Deemed Complete: April 24, 2026 ## 60-Day Review Deadline: June 23, 2026 ## Extension Granted To: August 22, 2026 ## Planning Commission Me eting: June 4, 2026 ## Expected City Council Action: June 23, 2026 ## ROLE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The role of the Planning Commission is to hold a public hearing and review the Conditional Use Permit request as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements and provide a re commendation to the City Council. ## RECOMMENDATION Staff have determined that the request for a Conditional Us e Permit to allow the oversized accessory building has met the review criteria. Staff recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with conditions listed in the draft resolution. ## MOTION Motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory building at 6966 40 t h Street North. ## Attachments ## Development Checklist ## Applicant’s Narrative ## Applicant’s Site Plan ## Preliminary ## Building Plans ## Photos of Existing Building to be Removed ## Draft Resolution City of Oakdale ● 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128 www.oakdalemn.gov ● 651-739-5086 ## Development Checklist 6966 40 th ## Street North - Conditional Use Permit ## Project name Cronk Conditional Use Permit ## Proposed use Oversized Accessory Building Existing site conditions Residential property Site access Existing access off 40 th ## Street North ## Zoning R-2 (Low Density Residential) ## Comprehensive Plan guidance Low Density Residential ## Is a Comprehensive Plan amendment required? ## No Any Zoning approvals anticipated? None beyond the CUP request ## Any Subdivision approvals anticipated? No ## Potential deviations from City Code (if a PUD)? No ## Any Variances requested? No Any financial incentives from the City being requested by the developer? ## N/A Has the developer met with the City’s Development Review Committee? No, but the application was reviewed by City staff Has the developer submitted a formal application? ## Yes Any anticipated environmental impacts? None Has the developer met with the Planning Commission? The request will be heard as a public hearing item on June 4, 2026, by the Planning Commission Other jurisdiction approvals required None identified Written Request for city of Oakdale My name is Shane Cronk. My mother bought this house right at the end of covid. We have been fixing things up around the property and working towards this shed project for a few years. Our family is firmly rooted in Oakdale. 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Box ## Grip Fast® 2-1/2 8D Vinyl-Coated Smooth Shank Sinker Nail - 5 lb. Box ## Grip Fast® 1-1/4 Electro-Galvanized Coil Roofing Nails - 7,200 Count ## MiTek® 5-1/4 x 1-9/16 Triple Zinc Rafter-to-Stud ## Hurricane/Seismic Anchor ## Overhead Opening Hardware: No For other design systems search "Design & Buy" on Menards.com Page 7 of 11 https://designit.menards.com/Garage-v2/#/main/summary/capture 7 /11 ## 4/6/26, 12:40 PM ## Garage Date: 4/06/2026 - 12:40 PM ~- ## Design Name: Garage Design ## Design ID: 302253921669 ## Estimated Price: $17,391.59 *Today's estimated price. Future pricing may go up or down. Tax, labor, and delivery not included. ## Design&Buy™ ## GARAGE ## Helpful Hints for Gable Porch Buildings • Studs are estimated for the closed areas at 16" on center. • Posts for the Open Area are estimated for 8 feet maximum spacing on the sides of the building. • Posts are estimated with a combination of spacings when the open area of the building is not divisible by 8 (4, 6 or 8 feet on center). • Posts for the end of the building are spaced at 10 feet on center maximum unless the overhead doors are added. When overhead doors are added the posts are positioned based on overhead door openings. No post is estimated if the door is less than 4 feet from the building comer. • A continuous header is estimated to support trusses in the open area. • The continuous header must tie to the closed area and be supported by the studs. • Trusses are designed for 2 feet on center spacing, a structural end truss is estimated for the end of the open building, regular end trusses for the ends of the closed building annd common trusses for the other areas. • Siding is estimated on the gable of the wall between the open and closed area. Siding is not estimated for this area when a ceiling is added to the open area on the additional options. ## End Truss ## End Truss ## I ## I ## Structural End Truss ## I For other design systems search "Design & Buy" on Menards.com Page 8 ofll https://designit.menards.com/Garage-v2/#/main/summary/capture 8/11 1 ## CITY OF OAKDALE ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-xx ## A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY ## BUILDING (SHED) AT 6966 40 ## TH ## STREET NORTH SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. At a meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota, with the following members present: Mayor Kevin Zabel; Councilmembers Kari Moore, Andy Morcomb, Gary Severson, and Katie Wrich, and the following members absent: None ## , the Oakdale City Council resolved: WHEREAS, Shane Cronk has requested a Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory building (shed), and WHEREAS, the property is zoned R-2 and contains an existing single-family dwelling and an attached private garage, and an oversized accessory building may be allowed via Conditional ## Use Permit, and WHEREAS, the proposal for an oversized accessory building meets the general and specific criteria for a Conditional Use Permit and complies with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Oakdale hereby approves the Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory building (shed) at 6966 40 th ## Street North (Legal Description: See Exhibit A) subject to the following conditions: 1. The structure shall be set back at least five (5) feet from rear and side property lines and kept out of easement areas. 2. The structure shall not exceed 920 square feet. 3. The structure shall not exceed 25 feet in height. 4. The structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit. 5. Garage doors shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. 6. A building permit must be obtained for the use. 7. No commercial activities shall occur within the structure. ## Voting in Favor: Mayor Zabel; Councilmembers Moore, Morcomb, ## Severson, and Wrich ## Voting Against: None Resolution duly seconded and passed this 23 rd day of June, 2026. ## I 2 _____________________________ ## Kevin Zabel, Mayor ______________________________ ## Sara Ludwig, City Clerk 3 ## Exhibit A – Legal Description All that part of Lots 25 and 32, Owner's Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 7, Township 29, Range 21, as shown by the partition deed recorded in Book 27 of Deeds, page 27, described as follows: Beginning at a point on a line 150 feet West of and parallel to the Easterly line of Lot 25, said point being 232 feet Southerly of the North line of said Lot 25, thence Southerly 43 degrees West a distance of 248 feet, more or less to a point on the Northerly line of County Road B as now laid out, thence easterly along the Northerly line of said County Road B to a point where the projection on a straight line of the first described line intersects the Northerly line of said County Road B as now laid out, thence Northerly along the projection of said first described line a distance of 172 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; togethi~r with the East 150 feet of Lot 32, Owner's Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 7, Township 29, Range 21, except that part thereof lying South of North 40th Street, formerly known as County Road B, and as now existing and traveled; and together with the East 150 feet of Lot 25, except the North 150 feet thereof, Owner's Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 7, Township 29, Range 21. All that part of Lots 25 and 32, Owner's Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 7, Township 29 North, Range 21 East, as shown by the Partition Deed recorded in Book 27 of Deeds, Page 27 as follows: ## Beginning at a point that is 150 feet West of the East line of said Lot 25 and 150 feet South of the North line of said Lot 25; thence South and parallel to the East line of said Lot 25, 38 feet to a point which is the beginning of this description; thence South 43 degrees west to a point on the Northerly line of County Road B as now laid out; thence Easterly along the Northerly line of said County Road B to a point which is the intersection of the Northerly line of said County Road B as now laid out with the following described line: ## Beginning at a point on a line 150 feet West of and parallel to the Easterly line of said Lot 25, said point being 232 feet Sout herly of the North line of said Lot 25, thence South 43 degrees West, a distance of 248 feet, more or less to a point on the Northerly line of County Road Bas now laid out; thence Northeasterly along the second descri bed line 248 feet more or less, to a point on a line 150 feet West of and parallel to the Easterly line of Lot 25, said point being 232 feet Southerly of the North line of said Lot 25; thence Northerly along a line 150 feet West of and parallel to the Easterly line of lot 25 44 feet more or less to the point of beginning of this description, subject to easements and restrictions of record, and subject to any road rights the public may have acquired over the described parcel for access to Lots 16, 17 and 24 in said Owner's Subdivision and other lands adjacent thereto. Washington County, Minnesota. ## PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT 1 ## To: Oakdale Planning Commission ## Meeting Date: June 4, 2026 ## Applicant: The Energy Conservatory ## Location: 403 Hayward Ave N ## Request(s): Site Plan Amendment Approval ## Prepared/Presented: Max Lohse, Planner ## LOCATION & REQUEST DETAILS The Energy Conservatory, Inc., the applicant, is requesting Site Plan Amendment approval to construct a second detached building at 403 Hayward Ave N (legal description: Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway Addition). The property is located at the intersection of 4 th Street North and Hayward Avenue North. It is approximately 2.0 acres and currently contains an industrial building owned by the applicant. If approved, a 1,140 square foot detached building would be constructed southeast of the existing building. The applicant states that the proposed building would be used as a training center for participants to learn how to perform energy audits, weatherization techniques, and building testing technologies in a multifamily (apartment) setting. In September 2025, the applicant received City Council approval for a site plan amendment to construct a building addition. Under this plan, the applicant would have constructed a building addition to house the multifamily training facility. The applicant is now proposing the detached building concept to provide more realistic conditions for their multi-family testing building. ## Location Map – The Energy Conservatory ~ ## OAKDALE 2 ## COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION Per the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the subject property is guided for Industrial / Office uses. ## ZONING DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS The property is zoned B-3 Light Industrial, where light industrial uses, including research and development, are allowed. The designations of the surrounding property are displayed in the table below: ## Orientation Comprehensive Plan Zoning District Existing Use ## North Industrial/Office B-3 Light Industrial Light Industrial ## South Industrial/Office Planned Unit Development Light Industrial ## East Industrial/Office B-3 Light Industrial Light Industrial ## West Industrial/Office B-3 Light Industrial Light Industrial ## SITE PLAN STANDARDS Site Plan review considers the relationship between the plan elements and conditions both on and off the property to ensure conformance of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code and design standards. (1) Setbacks and Height: The proposed development meets the setback requirements for industrial buildings ( 20 feet from interior lot lines, 30 feet from corner side lot line) and parking lots (5 feet from interior lot lines). At 22 feet 4 inches, the tallest part of the building does not exceed the zoning height restriction of 40 feet. (2) Access, Circulation, and Parking: No new accesses or drive aisles are proposed for the site. The existing parking lot contains 97 parking spaces; four parking spaces are proposed to be removed as part of the building, bringing the new total to 93 spaces. This figure exceeds the City’s minimum parking requirement of 69 spaces. (3) Exterior Building Materials and Design: In accordance with Sec. 25-10-200(e) of the Zoning Ordinance, industrial buildings must be comprised of at least 50% Class I materials, as defined by the Ordinance. The proposed materials (consisting primarily of brick veneer and glass) exceed the Ordinance requirement. This condition is met. The proposed facility is designed as a training center for participants to learn how to perform energy audits, weatherization techniques, and building testing technologies in a multifamily (apartment) setting with model apartments. As a result, the facility is designed to resemble a small walk-up apartment building. Staff initially had concerns with the proposed design, as the property is zoned B-3 for light industrial / office, and residential buildings are prohibited in the B-3 district. In addition, the model apartment/testing facility will not consist of habitable dwelling units, and the building would receive a commercial Certificate of Occupancy rather than a residential Certificate of Occupancy. From a practical perspective, only one commercial restroom will be installed, reducing the feasibility of residential use. A condition prohibiting residential use of the new building has been added to the accompanying resolution. One concern associated with the proposed building is the potential for a future subdivision that divides the lot into two, leaving the proposed model apartment building as a standalone 3 structure. To address this concern, a condition prohibiting subdivision without removal of the building has been added to the accompanying resolution under the advice of the City Attorney. (4) Trash Enclosure: As required by the Ordinance, the proposed t rash collection area is fully screened from the eye level view from public streets. All trash collection is handled internally. This condition is met. (5) Landscaping: Two trees will be removed to accommodate the building, but the removals will not prompt the tree preservation ordinance. The number of trees that will remain on site meets the landscaping requirements of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, shrubs will be planted around the proposed addition. The landscaping requirements are met. (6) Screening of Rooftop Utilities. As required by Sec. 25-10-701(b)(4)(A) of the Ordinance, rooftop equipment must be screened with materials comparable and compatible with that of the exterior building materials. Currently, no information on rooftop equipment screening is provided. The applicant will need to provide additional information on rooftop equipment screening. As proposed, the front façade of the building is designed to resemble a small apartment building. In recognition of the parcel being located in an industrial / office district, the front façade will face internally towards the existing building, screening its appearance from 4 th Street North. The rear building façade and western facade, which more closely resemble a traditional industrial building, will face 4 th Street North and Hayward Avenue North. (7) Site Lighting: No new freestanding lights are proposed. The applicant has stated that new wall lighting will be installed. As required by the Ordinance, lighting may not exceed 0.5 foot-candles at any property line. The applicant will need to provide a photometric plan at time of building permit. (8) Signage: The applicant will need to obtain a permit for the proposed wall sign. All signage must conform to the City’s sign regulations. (9) Grading and Utilities: The applicant submitted plans for grading and utilities. The applicant will need to work closely with the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District on stormwater provisions. (10) Other Regulatory Review: As mentioned, the applicant will need to work with the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District to satisfy stormwater management provisions. Due to the relatively small amount of disturbance, a permit may not be required. ## 60-DAY RULE ## Application Deemed Complete: May 12, 2026 60-Day Review Deadline: July 11, 2026 ## Extension Granted To: N/A ## Planning Commission Meeting: June 4, 2026 ## Expected City Council Action: June 23, 2026 ## ROLE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The role of the Planning Commission is to review the Site Plan Amendment request in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements, and provide a recommendation to the City Council. 4 ## RECOMMENDATION Staff have determined that the Site Plan Amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, provided that certain conditions are met. Staff recommend approval of this request with the conditions listed in the draft resolution. ## MOTION Motion to recommend approval of the Site Plan Amendment at 403 Hayward Ave N. ## ATTACHMENTS ## Development Checklist ## Applicant’s Narrative ## Applicant’s Site Plan ## Draft Resolution City of Oakdale ● 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128 www.oakdalemn.gov ● 651-739-5086 ## Development Checklist ## The Energy Conservatory ## 403 Hayward Ave N ## Site Plan Amendment ## Project name The Energy Conservatory Site Plan Amendment Proposed use 1,140 sq ft standalone building Existing site conditions 2.0 acre industrial site; existing building ## Site access One curb cut to Hayward Ave N ## Zoning B-3 Light Industrial ## Comprehensive Plan guidance Industrial/Office ## Is a Comprehensive Plan amendment required? No Any Zoning approvals anticipated? None beyond the Site Plan amendment ## Any Subdivision approvals anticipated? No ## Potential deviations from City Code (if a PUD)? N/A ## Any Variances requested? No Any financial incentives from the City being requested by the developer? ## No Will developer seek 4d status? No Has the developer met with the City’s Development Review Committee? No, but the request was reviewed by the DRC Has the developer submitted a formal application? ## Yes Any anticipated environmental impacts? None Has the developer met with the Planning Commission? ## Yes ## Other jurisdiction approvals required Yes, Ramsey-Washington Watershed District for stormwater management provisions ## CITY OF ## OAKDALE Minnesota Home Energy Training Center Phase 2 Proposal — City of Oakdale ## Confidential — Prepared for the Oakdale City Council Page 1 ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY ## Minnesota Home Energy Training Center — Phase 2 Multi-Family Training Facility | Oakdale, MN | Presented to the Oakdale City Council ## Applicant ## The Energy Conservatory (TEC) — Sub-Contractor ## Grant Authority Minnesota Department of Commerce — awarded to Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) ## Prime Contractor ## Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), Minneapolis, MN ## Project Phase ## Phase 2 — Multi-Family Training Display Facility ## Location TEC Campus, Oakdale, MN (adjacent to main commercial building) ## Facility Purpose Training, research, and demonstration — not intended for residential occupancy ## Zoning Standard Residential / light commercial construction standards (not multi-family code) ## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Energy Conservatory (TEC) respectfully requests support from the Oakdale City Council for the construction of a multi-family training display facility on TEC's campus in Oakdale. This project is Phase 2 of the Minnesota Home Energy Training Center — a state-funded initiative administered by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) and designed to equip Minnesota's weatherization and home performance professionals with the skills needed to create energy-efficient, healthy, and safe homes. Phase 1 — a training center and single-family demonstration house inside TEC's existing Oakdale facility — has been successfully completed with the support of the City of Oakdale. Phase 2 builds on that foundation by constructing a dedicated, standalone multi-family training display building on TEC property. This structure will be designed to deliver experiential learning: a hands-on environment where professionals can study, diagnose, and remedy the most common energy and health deficiencies found in multi-family residential construction across the past several decades. Because of the dedicated training design, it will also serve the needs of building science and HVAC research as well. This investment will help establish Oakdale as a nationally recognized destination for building science - drawing students, researchers, and industry professionals from across the United States. We are hoping to get early feedback and guidance on approvals for the project. • We have the General Contractor (Lindee Construction) involved and supportive of a project which can start as soon as approved and will be completed within a 5-month schedule. • The fiscal year for the grant funding ends on June 30, 2026. To ensure continued funding of this project into the next budget cycle, we are being asked to break ground on this project by approx. June 1, 2026. We realize this is a quick turnaround and welcome your feedback and guidance on what work needs to be completed to consider approval, given the previous revision of the project design was approved by City Council in September 2025. ## §T·E·CI ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY Minnesota Home Energy Training Center Phase 2 Proposal — City of Oakdale ## Confidential — Prepared for the Oakdale City Council Page 2 ## WHY THIS INVESTMENT MATTERS ## A Unique Training Resource for the Nation Multi-family housing presents a distinct set of energy, health, and safety challenges that differ substantially from single-family construction. Shared mechanical systems, stack-effect pressures, combustion appliance proximity, and complex airflow dynamics require specialized training that does not currently exist in a hands-on facility format anywhere in the region. TEC's proposed training display home will be purpose-built to replicate and demonstrate the real- world conditions that weatherization professionals encounter every day. It will feature dedicated spaces that highlight the most prevalent deficiencies in multi-family construction — from improper air sealing and duct leakage to combustion safety hazards — allowing trainees to identify, measure, and correct these issues in a controlled and repeatable learning environment. ## Bringing National Talent to Oakdale Because no comparable facility exists in the United States, TEC's training center will become a destination for building science professionals not only from Minnesota but from across the country and internationally. Weatherization contractors, home performance contractors, building inspectors, HVAC contractors, energy auditors, utility program managers, and code officials will travel to Oakdale for: • Hands-on weatherization and diagnostic training programs • Applied research in building performance and indoor air quality • Advancement of industry standards and best practices • Continuing education for licensed and certified professionals The result is increased hotel, dining, and economic activity within Oakdale — and a long-term association of the city's name with excellence in building science education. ## Strengthening Minnesota's Weatherization Workforce Minnesota's weatherization assistance programs serve thousands of low-income households each year, reducing energy burdens and improving home comfort and safety. The workforce delivering these services requires ongoing, high-quality training — especially as housing stock ages and multi- family properties become an increasing share of the weatherization portfolio. TEC's facility directly addresses this workforce development need at a statewide scale, ensuring Minnesota's professionals remain among the best trained in the nation. ## THE PHASE 2 TRAINING FACILITY The proposed multi-family training display home will be constructed on TEC-owned property adjacent to our main commercial building in Oakdale. Key design parameters include: • Built to residential and light commercial construction standards — not multi-family occupancy code, as the building is not intended to house residents • Purpose-designed interior spaces replicating common multi-family construction configurations from the past several decades • Dedicated training stations addressing air sealing, duct systems, combustion appliance zones, ventilation, and moisture management • Fully instrumented for diagnostic measurement and demonstration using TEC's industry- leading testing equipment • Capable of supporting simultaneous training cohorts, independent research sessions, and manufacturer demonstration events ## §T·E·CI ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY Minnesota Home Energy Training Center Phase 2 Proposal — City of Oakdale ## Confidential — Prepared for the Oakdale City Council Page 3 The facility complements Phase 1 — the classroom and lab space within TEC's main building — to create a comprehensive, end-to-end training campus unique in North America. ## ABOUT THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY The Energy Conservatory is a small (~30 employees) but highly technical company headquartered at 403 Hayward Ave N, Oakdale, Minnesota. Founded in the early 1980s, TEC has grown from a pioneering research organization into the world's leading manufacturer of diagnostic equipment for the building performance industry — most notably ## the Minneapolis Blower Door™, The Minneapolis DuctBlaster ® , and the HVAC TrueFlow ® ## Grid. These tools have helped professionals diagnose and take actions to improve tens of thousands of homes and commercial buildings around the globe. Despite its global reach, TEC remains a tightly knit team committed to a mission of providing the diagnostic tools and processes which help deliver improved building performance – buildings that are safer, healthier, more comfortable, more durable and more energy-efficient & affordable. The company provides skilled employment across a broad range of disciplines, including: • Precision manufacturing and manufacturing engineering • Mechanical and electrical engineering for new product development • Building physics and applied research • Software development for diagnostic analysis and reporting tools • Technical customer support serving professionals across the United States • Business management and operations TEC's relocation to Oakdale from Minneapolis in 2024 and our continued investment in this community represent a long-term commitment to making Oakdale a global hub for building science — a vision that dates back to the company's founding. ## THE VISION: GARY NELSON, FOUNDER TEC was founded by Gary Nelson, a physics and engineering grad of St. Olaf and The University of Minnesota, who is still active in the company despite selling to the new owners in 2017. Gary’s vision in the early 1980s was both ambitious and purposeful. Gary envisioned creating a Conservatory - a place of community, learning, and research — centered on the emerging science of building diagnostics and energy efficiency. At a time when the energy crisis of the mid-1970’s had exposed the enormous waste embedded in America's housing stock, Gary believed that field measurements and systematic process could transform how buildings were built, maintained, and improved. Gary's passion for building science and his commitment to sharing knowledge drove major advances in the weatherization and building industries — particularly in understanding how leakages and pressure differentials drive the movement of heat & air & moisture. His work contributed directly to the development of standards around combustion appliance zones (CAZ) that are reflected in building code throughout the United States. These standards protect millions of homeowners from the risk of back drafting, which could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. The move to Oakdale in 2024 and the investments TEC is making today are, in many ways, the fulfillment of Gary Nelson's original vision: a permanent home for building science education, research, and community — a Conservatory. ## §T·E·CI ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY Minnesota Home Energy Training Center Phase 2 Proposal — City of Oakdale ## Confidential — Prepared for the Oakdale City Council Page 4 ## LEADERSHIP: STEVE ROGERS TEC President Steve Rogers is a recognized expert in airflow and building systems. Steve and others at TEC are members of standards committees for both ASTM International and ASHRAE — the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. They help shape the technical standards that govern building performance measurement and testing across the industry. Steve's connection to Oakdale is personal as well as professional. He grew up in the area and graduated from Tartan High School. His roots here reflect TEC's commitment to the community: this is not simply a business location for TEC, but a hometown. Steve's leadership ensures that TEC's technical reputation and Oakdale community investment will continue to grow side by side for decades to come. ## TEC'S COMMITMENT TO OAKDALE The Energy Conservatory's decision to establish its permanent campus in Oakdale was not made lightly. It reflects a deliberate, long-term commitment — rooted in the personal ties of TEC's leadership, the support of the City of Oakdale, and a shared belief that this community is the right home for a world-class building science institution. TEC's investments in Oakdale — Phase 1, now complete; Phase 2, now proposed — are designed to ensure that TEC's presence here is durable, distinctive, and beneficial to the city for generations. We are proud to bring high-skill employment, national recognition, and a steady stream of professional visitors to Oakdale, and we look forward to continuing to grow in the Oakdale community. ## OUR REQUEST TO THE CITY COUNCIL TEC respectfully requests the Oakdale City Council's support for the Phase 2 multi-family training display facility, including: • Approval of the necessary permits and zoning accommodations for construction of a residential/light commercial training display structure on TEC's existing campus property. • Continued partnership and goodwill as TEC works to establish Oakdale as a nationally recognized destination for building science education • We are hoping to get early feedback and guidance on approvals for the project. • We have the General Contractor (Lindee Construction) involved and supportive of a project which can start as soon as approved and will be completed within a 5-month schedule. • The fiscal year for the grant funding ends on June 30, 2026. To ensure continued funding of this project into the next budget cycle, we are being asked to break ground on this project by approx. June 1, 2026. We realize this is a quick turnaround and welcome your feedback and guidance on what work needs to be completed to consider approval, given the previous revision of the project design was approved by City Council in September 2025 We are committed to being a responsible, engaged, and invested member of the Oakdale business community. We welcome any questions from council members and look forward to a continued dialogue about how TEC and the City of Oakdale can grow together. Please see the attached appendix presentation which provides a high-level overview of TEC, the project goals and conceptual drawing of the plans. ## §T·E·CI ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY ## (612) 827-1117 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN ## THE INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY TO TEC INC AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED, RE- ## PRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF TEC INC. ## DATE:DRW. ## REV ## TITLE: ## PART NO. ## SIZESCALE: ## DO NOT SCALE DRAWING ## CHK.DATE: ## DATE:MFG. ## TOLERANCE UN- ## LESS OTHERWISE ## SPECIFIED: ## 12-MAY-26 ## SBR ## ELEVATION VIEWS ## SH 1 ## OF 2 ## B1:512 2 1 4 3 ## West Elevation ## (Hayward Ave N) ## South Elevation ## (4th St N) ## Approximate Area of Exterior Cladding NO.MATERIALAREA (sq. ft.) ## % OF ## EXTERIOR 1Brick or Brick Veneer134042% 2 ## Composite Board and ## Batten Siding 116036% 3Windows and Doors41013% 4 ## Roof Flashing (Alum. or Steel) 3009% 0.00 0.01 0.000 0.005 ## ANGLE 1.0 ## •T·E·C ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY ± ± ± ## (612) 827-1117 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN ## THE INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY TO TEC INC AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED, RE- ## PRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF TEC INC. ## DATE:DRW. ## REV ## TITLE: ## PART NO. ## SIZESCALE: ## DO NOT SCALE DRAWING ## CHK.DATE: ## DATE:MFG. ## TOLERANCE UN- ## LESS OTHERWISE ## SPECIFIED: ## SH 2 ## OF 2 ## B1:512 4 1 2 3 ## North Elevation ## (from Existing Building) ## East Elevation (from Wetland) 0.00 0.01 0.000 0.005 ## ANGLE 1.0 ## •T·E·C ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY ± ± ± ## (612) 827-1117 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN ## THE INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY TO TEC INC AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED, RE- ## PRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF TEC INC. ## DATE:DRW. ## REV ## TITLE: ## PART NO. ## SIZESCALE: ## DO NOT SCALE DRAWING ## CHK.DATE: ## DATE:MFG. ## TOLERANCE UN- ## LESS OTHERWISE ## SPECIFIED: ## 7-APR-26 ## SBR ## TEC Building Amendment ## Original vs Amended Site ## SH 1 ## OF 1 ## B1:512 48'-0" 75'-0" 39'-7" 35'-10" 16'-0" 30'-4" setback 12'-0" 42'-6" setback 43'-11" setback new structure ## ORIGINAL FOOTPRINT ## OF APPROVED ADDITION ## FOOTPRINT OF ## AMENDED ## STRUCTURE ## EXISTING STRUCTURE ## PROPERTY LINE ## S 89°35’50” ## PROPERTY LINE ## S 02°22’09” 0.00 0.01 0.000 0.005 ## ANGLE 1.0 ## V/,,, /11////////// ~~///~ ===:============:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::.:::::::::=-.:::::::::=-.:::::::::=-..:::::::::=-~;::::::::::::::~ o///01/~ ~ ~- ~ /~ ## 1//0C~ ## V /,/,/," ,I< , ## THE ENERGY CONSERVATORY + + + ## 0 I Expansion for ## Multi-family Training ## Existing TEC Building ## Approved Sep 2025 ## View from Main Lot, Southwest ## Comparison of Previously Approved Plan vs. New Plan ## Proposed May 2026 ## View from Main Lot, Southwest Expansion for ## Multi-family Training ## Existing TEC Building ## AttributePreviousProposed LengthApprox. 75’38’ 4” WidthApprox. 48’29’ 9” Sq FtApprox 3600 sq ft1140 sq ft Parapet Height33’ 4”22’ 6” ## Construction Style Expansion using similar materials to existing building Stand-alone demonstration training house, approx. 16’ from existing building. Made with light- industrial materials to look like existing building. Height similar to existing building (20’ 4”). l ## D 2 ## Comparison of Building Footprints: ## Original from Sep 2025 to Amended Proposed May 2026 ## Proposed Structure is Smaller and fits well within the previous design’s footprint. It has a lower roof, more closely matching the existing building, and in addition to the intended training capability, it will also be suitable as office space for future use on site. ## EXISTING STRUCTURE ## •T· E·C ## THE FORMATION ON THIS OOCUMISNT IS :PROP ET ARY TO T€C INC AN:D SHALL HOT BE COPIED. RE- PRODUCED. USED OR DISClOSf:D lN WH OL E OR IN PART WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF TEC C. ## MFG. DATE: ## THE ENER~Y COIISERVATORY ## CHK. DATE: (6 1 2 ) 827-1117 -M lNNEAPOLIS, M N DRW. SBR DATE: J-APR- 26 ## TOLERANCE UN-0 .00 +0.0 1 ## LE SS OTHERWISE o ooo ~O 005 ## DO N O T SCALE DRAWING ## SPECIFIED: • -• • ## I ## A NGLE ± 1.0 SIZE B SCALE: 1 :5 1 2 ## Till£: ## TEC Building Amendment ## O riginal vs Amended Site ## PART ND. ## REV SH 1 ## OF 1 3 ## View From inside Current TEC Building Training Room, through Window ## Stand Alone Display/Training Prop The proposed multi-family training display home will be constructed on TEC-owned property adjacent to our main commercial building in Oakdale. Key design parameters include: Built to residential and light commercial construction standards — not multi- family occupancy code, as the building is not intended to house residents. The Building will include one commercial bathroom on the mani floor to support training classes. ## CITY OF OAKDALE ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-xx ## A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 403 HAYWARD AVENUE NORTH ## SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS At a meeting of the City Council of the City of Oakdale held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota, with the following members present: Mayor Kevin Zabel; Councilmembers Kari Moore, Andy Morcomb, and Gary Severson, and the following members absent: None, the Oakdale City Council resolved: WHEREAS, The Energy Conservatory, Inc., the developer and property owner, received approval for an attached building addition for the property addressed 403 Hayward Avenue North on September 23, 2025, and WHEREAS, The developer requests an alternative Site Plan amendment to allow for a detached building on the property, and WHEREAS, the Site Plan amendment consists of a detached building of approximately 1,140 square feet, and WHEREAS, the Site Plan is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and meets Zoning Ordinance standards, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Oakdale hereby approves a Site Plan amendment for 403 Hayward Avenue North (Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway Addition) subject to the developer satisfying the following conditions: 1. Approval of the site civil construction plans by the City Engineer. 2. The building shall not be used for dwelling purposes. 3. The parcel of land may not be subdivided as long as the additional building is situated on the property. 4. Provide a photometric plan in compliance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. 5. Provide details on the methods of screening for any rooftop utilities. 6. Permits and approvals must be obtained from all applicable outside government agencies and proof of approvals must be provided to the City. ## Voting in Favor: Mayor Zabel; Councilmembers Moore, Morcomb, and ## Severson ## Voting Against: None ## I Resolution duly seconded and passed this 23 rd day of June 2026. _____________________________ ## Kevin Zabel, Mayor ______________________________ ## Sara Ludwig, City Clerk