Forest Lake Planning Commission October 8th, 2025
Approval of agenda
Open forum
Approval of consent agenda (minutes)
Public hearing for Forest Road garage condo development
Review of preliminary PUD and preliminary plat for Forest Road
Industrial land use and zoning code compliance
Outdoor storage regulations in industrial districts
Road infrastructure responsibilities for Forest Road
Landscape and design standards for industrial buildings
Enforcement of HOA/Condo association declarations
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approve agenda as presented
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve minutes from September 10th, 2025
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Andy
Notable Quotes (2)
We're arm wrestling on who's going to do it.
I'm just saying to you that... that's something that I at least am merely going to be looking at.
People (6)
GerardChairPresides over the Planning Commission meeting.
Presides over the Planning Commission meeting.
AbbyCity StaffPresents the development application to the commission.
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Presents the development application to the commission.
“The development plan, it consists of two parcels that would each operate independently of one another.”
Describing the Forest Road project site plan.
Heidi BorkResidentResident near Spike and Hools feed mill; concerned about runoff and lighting.
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Resident near Spike and Hools feed mill; concerned about runoff and lighting.
“I raised some concerns along with some of my other neighbors about water runoff, about lighting.”
Voicing community concerns during open forum.
Ken MorheadResidentResident concerned about parkland dedication requirements.
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Resident concerned about parkland dedication requirements.
“Why with their expansion that they wouldn't have to have some sort of parkland dedication or money for parks?”
Questioning development requirements during open forum.
Susan HoistardCommissionerExpressed concern regarding the density of owners and enforcement.
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Expressed concern regarding the density of owners and enforcement.
“I really do not want to have city staff with this additional burden.”
Commenting on the enforcement of condo usage.
AndyCommissionerRaised concerns about potential for unauthorized events and residential usage.
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Raised concerns about potential for unauthorized events and residential usage.
“They've turned into meeting places, car shows, and fundraisers drawing hundreds if not thousands of people.”
Expressing concern over future use of storage condos.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Planning Commission Meeting, Date TBD
- Regular meeting of September 10th, 2025