Forest Lake Planning Commission September 10th, 2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Interim Use Permit for Smoky Oaks cannabis dispensary at 115 Lake Street North

Preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Chestnut Creek Second Edition development

Votes (3)

Approve agenda as presented

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve minutes from August 13, 2025

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of IUP for Smoky Oaks

CarriedNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

The planning commission's asked to make recommendation to the city council on the IUP... for a period of five years.

Abby
Smoky Oaks IUPExplaining the commission's role regarding the cannabis permit.

I know the number one thing is always just staying compliant and like working as closely with the city as possible.

Scott Hansen
Smoky Oaks ComplianceJustifying his experience and approach to the cannabis business.

What Dr. Horton has done is worked with the watershed district to increase wetland buffers on the west side.

Abby
Chestnut Creek DevelopmentExplaining mitigation for previous phase development issues.

People (3)

Chair GerardChair

Presided over the planning commission meeting.

Places Mentioned

115 Lake Street NorthForest Lake, MNChestnut Creek (Second Edition)210th Street North

Events & Meetings (3)

  • August 13, 2025: Regular Meeting
  • August 27, 2025: Neighborhood meeting regarding Chestnut Creek
  • September 22, 2025: Scheduled city council hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

09-22-25-01

Draft resolution granting an IUP to Smoky Oaks LLC for retail cannabis at 115 Lake Street North for five years.

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