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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 01-06 Planning Commission Minutes www.gemlakemn.org 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110 (651) 747 -2790 city@gemlakemn.org Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 I. Call to Order of the Planning Commission Meeting By Chair Don Cummings at 7:00 p.m. II. Call of Roll Commission Members Don Cummings, Art Pratt, Derek Wippich and Daniel Epelboim were present. Commissioner Stephanie Farrell was absent. Also present were City Planner Andrew Boucher, TKDA, City Attorney Martin Norder, and City Clerk Barb Suciu. III. Approve Agenda and Minutes A. Approve the Agenda for the January 6, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting A motion was introduced by Commissioner Pratt to approve January 6, 2026, agenda, seconded by Commissioner Wippick. Motion carried 4-0. B. Approve the Minutes of December 2, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting A motion was introduced by Commissioner Wippich to approve December 2, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Pratt. Motion carried 4-0. IV. Public Hearings A. Planning Case 2025-013; Conditional Use Permit for 3550 Hoffman Road (Parcel ID 343022120052), White Bear Floral on behalf of Superior Molecular, Inc. to allow Cannabis Cultivation through a Microbusiness License City Planner Andrew Boucher summarized the request for 3550 Hoffman Road. Commissioner Pratt introduced a motion to open the public hearing at 7:18 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Motion carried 4-0. Tanner Berris, Superior Molecular, provided a statement regarding the operation of the business. Commissioner Pratt asked about the security piece of the operation. Mr. Berris stated there haven’t been any issues. Commissioner Pratt introduced a motion to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Wippich introduced a motion to recommend approving the request based on the City Planners’ recommendations to the City Council of the Conditional Use Permit to allow Cannabis Cultivation through a Microbusiness License for 3550 Hoffman Road Parcel ID 343022120052, White Bear Floral on behalf of Superior Molecular, Inc. with the following conditions: www.gemlakemn.org 1. Superior Molecular, Inc. is permitted for the cultivation of state-licensed products only at the address listed above upon registering with the City of Gem Lake as a condition of approval. If the Conditional Use Permit is approved, the registration will be placed into effect. 2. The applicant is required to completely satisfy the State Office of Cannabis Management licensing for a cannabis microbusiness. 3. The applicant is required to identify on the site plan the boundaries of the business issue within the existing structures and record this exhibit as part of the Conditional Use Permit resolution. 4. No retail sales are permitted 5. No outdoor storage of cannabis and hemp products is permitted 6. No on-site consumption is permitted. 7. The use is required to maintain compliance with state and local building, fire and zoning requirements or regulations. 8. All signage shall require sign permits and comply with Chapter 19 – Signs. 9. All plans must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for Sewer Availability Charges review prior to the issuance of any building permits and any applicable Water Availability Charges or Local Sewer Availability Charges as established by the City of Gem Lake. 10. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with the project. Seconded by Commissioner Pratt. Motion carried 4-0. V. Old Business A. Comprehensive Plan Update & Joint Meeting with the City Council Staff will follow up with the City Council on obtaining a date for the meeting. City Planner stated there are two new components for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The two new components are a climate system chapter and natural system chapter. VI. New Business A. Appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 Chair Cummings will continue as Chair and the Vice Chair will be Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Epelboim introduced a motion to appoint Don Cummings as Chair and Art Pratt as Vice Chair for 2026, seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Motion carried 4-0. VII. Open Items for Commission Members to Bring Up VIII. Future Council Meetings  Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, January 20, 2026  Next Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 o Attendance Inquiry IX. Adjournment Commissioner Pratt introduced a motion to adjourn at 7:21 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Motion carried 4-0.