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Aug 22, 2026

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Commission Approves Randy’s Foods Variance

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Commission Approves Randy’s Foods Variance

The Planning Commission approved a variance for Randy’s Foods, LLC by a 6-0 vote and continued the Calvary Hill Commons public hearing to July 20, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Planning Commission Approves Faribault Townhomes

The Planning Commission approved four resolutions supporting Faribault Townhomes, including preliminary and final plats, a variance, and CIC Plat #104, each by a 4-1 vote. It also approved multi-family use at 921 1st St NE by a 3-2 vote and requested a city staff review of neighborhood on-street parking.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Commission Approves TIF District Changes

The Planning Commission approved Resolution 2026-01 by a 6-0 vote, modifying Tax Increment Development District No. 1 and establishing District No. 21. The public hearing on the Faribault Townhomes project at 924 1st St NE was continued to the next meeting.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Storm Sewer Easement Vacation Approved

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-08 to vacate a portion of a storm sewer easement at Riverchase Court after a public hearing drew no speakers. The minutes reference both 105 and 106 Riverchase Ct.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Commission Recommends Riverchase II Apartments

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for the final phase of the Riverchase multifamily development. Staff said the proposed apartments, density, height, parking, and site layout met the approval criteria and were not expected to create traffic or neighboring-property problems.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Panel backs I-2 data center zoning

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended a zoning amendment allowing data centers only in I-2 heavy-industrial districts, while directing work toward additional development standards. The recommendation does not involve a specific data center project.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Planning Commission Elects New Officers

The commission elected Barton Jackson as chair and Chuck Ackman as vice chair, with both votes passing 5-0. Members also approved revised bylaws unanimously.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Commission Recommends Commercial Zoning Change

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended changing the comprehensive plan and zoning map for 2119 Hwy 60 W to support commercial use, including a change from Public/Institutional to C-3 zoning.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

Commission backs school expansion and zoning change

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended expanding the K-12 charter school at 128 8th Avenue NW to 19,000 square feet for up to 250 students and 25 teachers.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Planning Commission Approves Jasy First Addition Plat

The Planning Commission approved the final plat for Jasy First Addition on a 6-0 vote. A separate Mighty Fine Coffee proposal at 127 14th St NW was continued to the December 1, 2025, meeting.

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Briefing

Oct 6, 2025

Variance Approved for Smaller Downtown Apartment

The Planning Commission approved a variance allowing an approximately 368-square-foot dwelling unit at 301 Central Ave., below the 550-square-foot minimum, by a 6-1 vote.

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Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

Commission backs parking and drive-through plans

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a drive-through restaurant permit by a 5-0 vote and approved a building-façade variance recommendation by 4-1. The meeting also addressed off-site and standalone parking near 4th Street NW and 2nd Avenue NW.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Commission Advances Subdivision and Zoning Changes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a subdivision that would split the V and B Vinar property into two lots and a zoning amendment governing development on nonconforming lots.

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