Forest Lake Planning Commission June 12th, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment for 932 2nd Street NW

Variance for signage at 508 15th Street SW (Forest Lake Ford)

Votes (4)

Revise agenda to include specific consideration of comprehensive plan/zoning amendments and signage variances

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Young · Seconded by Unspecified

Pull Planning Commission meeting minutes from May 8, 2024 for correction

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Chair Dard · Seconded by Unspecified

Recommend approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 932 2nd St NW

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Unspecified

Recommend approval of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment for 932 2nd St NW

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

We understand this is a problem of our own making... we missed it and we thought during that whole time we could negotiate to get that allowed.

Steve McDaniels
Signage VarianceDiscussing the failure to account for billboard visibility easements.

However one could say the circumstances now in place that limit the placement of the sign were created by the applicant landowner.

Ken
Signage VarianceCritiquing the applicant's failure to meet the 'unique circumstances' criteria for a variance.

People (5)

KenCity Staff

Provides technical analysis and recommendations for planning and zoning applications.

Commissioner YoungPlanning Commissioner

Proposes agenda revisions and questions applicants regarding sign variance justifications.

Brian OKOOwner

Co-applicant for the Ford dealership signage project.

Places Mentioned

932 2nd Street NW508 15th Street SWHugo, MNForest Lake, MN

Events & Meetings (3)

  • May 8, 2024 - Planning Commission Meeting
  • May 29, 2024 - Neighborhood Meeting
  • June 24, 2024 - Upcoming City Council Meeting
View Source
Forest Lake Planning Commission June 12th, 2024 - Scandia Recorder