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Forest Lake Planning Commission October 22nd, 2025,

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Approval of agenda

Open forum for public comments

Public hearing for Amberly Woods (Preliminary Plat and PUD request)

Votes (1)

Approval of agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Notable Quotes (5)

I will tell you if you're here for uh the Amberly Woods project, there will be a public hearing specifically for that project a little later in the meeting.

— Chair Gerard
Amberly Woods projectSetting expectations for public comment during the open forum.

If we went with larger lots we're just we're not going to hit the density on this one.

— Nathan First
Density and lot sizeExplaining the necessity of smaller lots to meet city comp plan density requirements.

I am not a fan of the small lots... making exceptions to make the lots even smaller I think is really something that we shouldn't continue to do.

— Susan
Development standardsExpressing disapproval regarding the 55-foot wide lot request.

If you took the developable land area and take out what we can pull out by Met Council standards and just did 65 foot lots, this development would not meet the comp plan requirements.

— Abby
Density requirementsExplaining the conflict between city density goals and local opposition to small lots.

What guarantees do we have in the community that that green space once it's dated over to Forest Lake that will never ever ever be developed?

— Julie Severson
Green space preservationQuestioning the long-term preservation of wetlands/open space.

People (6)

GerardChair

Presiding over the meeting and facilitating the public hearing.

Nathan FirstPlanner

Planner with Bold Bank representing the city for development review.

SusanCommissioner

Voiced concerns regarding impervious surfaces, lot sizes, and lack of backyard utility.

AbbyStaff

City staff member assisting with planning and development review.

Julie SeversonResident

Resident of 207th Street North, directly adjacent to the proposed development site.

Places Mentioned

Forest Lake City HallGranada AvenueGood View Avenue6511 207th Street North

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Meeting start: 6:00 PM
  • Neighborhood meeting: September 24th at City Hall

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Amberly Woods 21.032.21.23.00002

Preliminary plat and PUD request for 56 single-family homes on 39 acres.

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