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Columbus Planning Meeting March 4th, 2026

Scandia City CouncilTuesday, March 10, 2026
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Approval of February 4th, 2026 meeting minutes

Consent agenda

Dim key edition preliminary plat at 14328 Lake Drive Northeast

Conditional use permit for Urban Companies LLC at 13960 Lake Drive Northeast

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approve consent agenda for February 4th, 2026

Passed3-0

Moved by Kim · Seconded by Andy

Recommend conditional approval of Dim key edition preliminary plat

Passed3-0

Moved by Kim · Seconded by Andy

Notable Quotes (3)

I'd like to make a motion to approve the consent agenda for February 4th, 2026.

— Kim
Consent agendaOpening business motion.

The property is zoned light commercial industrial. There is an existing single family residential structure on one of the properties which constitutes a legal non-conforming use.

— Aaron
Dim key edition preliminary platTechnical zoning explanation for the Dim key site.

We really need to coexist with the neighbors for the foreseeable future.

— Mr. Urban
Conditional use permit for Urban Companies LLCCommitment to neighbor relations.

People (6)

KimPlanning Commissioner

Participates in voting and making motions for the commission.

AndyPlanning Commissioner

Participates in voting and seconding motions.

RobinPlanning Commissioner

Participates in voting.

AaronAssistant City Planner

Presents projects and provides technical and regulatory analysis.

2 quotes

“The city has received an application for DIM key hold from DIM key holdings LLC for a preliminary and final plat.”

Introduction of the Dim key edition project.

“The previous owner... operated... without even consulting with the city or getting permits.”

Regarding past non-compliant operations at the Urban Companies LLC site.

Mr. UrbanApplicant

Owner of an excavating company seeking a conditional use permit.

2 quotes

“I think this property here is is very uniquely suited to what we're looking at doing.”

Justification for the chosen location.

“We will be taking trees down in in the back that are not showing to remain.”

Clarifying tree removal plans for the site.

Mr. RefeNeighbor

Resident at 14018 Lake Drive expressing concerns about dust, noise, and boundary issues.

1 quote

“The previous people in there did some things that I wasn't pleased with and so I want to know that that's not going to continue.”

Addressing concerns about past site mismanagement.

Places Mentioned

14328 Lake Drive Northeast, Columbus13960 Lake Drive Northeast, Columbus14018 Lake Drive16319 Kettle River BoulevardAnoka County State Aid Highway 23

Events & Meetings (2)

  • February 4th, 2026: Planning Commission Meeting
  • March 4th, 2026: Public Hearing at Columbus City Hall
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