Woodbury Planning Commission 2-23-26
Monday, February 23, 2026
Beenberg Drive Multifamily Project application
Comprehensive plan amendment for Beenberg Drive
Resoning for Beenberg Drive site
Planned unit development for Beenberg Drive
Conditional use permit for Beenberg Drive
Preliminary plat, site, and building plan for Beenberg Drive
47 Pines Project development application
Comprehensive plan amendment for 47 Pines
Areas of Interest (5)
- City commission grapples with parking reduction requests for senior housing, citing per-bedroom metrics over traditional per-unit requirements.
- Proposed shift from 'Places to Work' to 'Mixed Use' for Beenberg Drive site marks implementation of 2022 Gold Line master plan.
- Concerns over pedestrian connectivity and EMS access in large-scale residential developments influence site plan conditions.
- City utilizes 'times and conditions have changed' criteria to justify comprehensive plan amendments for multiple developments.
- Infrastructure protection cited as primary reason for increasing residential density in 47 Pines project to avoid private well proliferation.
Votes (1)
Approval of Beenberg Drive multifamily project 05-2025-0000594 with amended conditions
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Commissioner
Notable Quotes (2)
The uses in front of you this evening is includes a active 55 plus senior with 137 units within a four-story apartment building.
We've been operating apartment buildings since 2007 here in the Twin Cities, and we found that per bedroom metric is really the key.
People (3)
Saen ShawChairChair of the planning commission.
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Chair of the planning commission.
“If you are a member of the public and wish to speak on a topic, please fill out one of the yellow forms at the back of the room”
Instructions for public participation.
EricStaffPresents development applications and staff recommendations.
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Presents development applications and staff recommendations.
“Staff identifies that in this case the times and conditions have changed to warrant a change in the comp plan.”
Justification for land use amendment.
Josh BrandsteadPresident, OwnerRepresenting Greco Properties.
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Representing Greco Properties.
“This has been our project long in the works.”
Opening remarks on the project.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- February 23rd Planning Commission Meeting
- February 17th Neighborhood meeting
- March 11th City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, PUD, CUP, and preliminary plat for 150-unit senior multifamily development.
47 Pines application for 9 residential units and comp plan amendment.