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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 07-07 PC Packet www.gemlakemn.org 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110 (651) 747 -2790 city@gemlakemn.org Planning Commission Meeting July 7, 2026 7:00 p.m. Heritage Hall I. Call to Order of the Planning Commission Meeting By Chair Don Cummings at 7:_____ p.m. II. Call of Roll Cummings ______ Farrell _____ Pratt _____ Wippich ______ Epelboim_____ III. Approve Agenda and Minutes A. Accept the Agenda for the July 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting B. Approve the Minutes of April 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting IV. Public Hearings A. 4180 Otter Lake Road – Conditional Use Permit and Special Home Occupation License V. Old Business VI. New Business VII. Open Items for Commission Members to Bring Up VIII. Future Council Meetings  Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 2026  Next Planning Commission Meeting, May 5, 2026 o Attendance Inquiry IX. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at ________ Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 7, 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, and Daniel Epelboim were present. Commissioner Stephanie Farrell, and Derek Wippich were absent. Also present was City Clerk Barb Suciu. III. Approve Agenda and Minutes A. Approve the Agenda for the April 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting A motion was introduced by Commissioner Pratt to approve April 7, 2026, agenda, seconded by Commissioner Epelboim. Motion carried 3-0. B. Approve the Minutes of January 6, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting A motion was introduced by Commissioner Pratt to approve January 6, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Epelboim. Motion carried 3-0. IV. Public Hearings V. Old Business VI. New Business A. Review Amendments to Ordinance 83 and Provide Feedback for the City Council. Barb Suciu, City Clerk provided an overview of how these amendments were brought forward. She indicated the proposed text was from the existing ordinance with additional language from the City of Willernie. The consensus of the Planning Commission was favorable to the changes. Commission Pratt stated that in the proposed ordinance there is a provision in Section 1; subsection 9 stating that any minimum standard shall not exceed the minimum standard provided for new construction by the Minnesota Building Code, and in the event any minimum standard herein does exceed said Building code, the standard of the Minnesota Building Code shall govern. He added this is important to have that guard rail within the ordinance. VII. Open Items for Commission Members to Bring Up VIII. Future Council Meetings  Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 2026  Next Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, May 7, 2026 o Attendance Inquiry IX. Adjournment Commissioner Pratt introduced a motion to adjourn at 7:37 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Epelboim. Motion carried 3-0. 4200 Gem Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110 (651) 747-2790 city@gemlakemn.org MEMORANDUM To: Gem Lake Planning Commission From: Barbara Suciu, City Clerk RE: 4180 Otter Lake Road – Conditional Use Permit and Special Home Occupation License Date: July 2, 2026 Tonight the Planning Commission was to hold a public hearing regarding the Conditional Use Permit and Special Home Occupation License for the above referenced property. The item was published and notices were mailed to all property owners within the required 350 feet radius of the property. As the process progressed, it was determined that additional review and information was needed to be obtained regarding the proposed height before the application could be considered at this meeting. (see attached letter sent to applicant). Documents: • Conditional Use Permit Application • Special Home Occupation Permit Application • Letter sent to applicant requesting additional information Action: The action for the Planning Commission tonight is to table the public hearing to August 4, 2026, and to extend the review period for an additional 60-days. It will now expire on October 9,2026. July 1, 2026 ECM Construction LLC, on behalf of property owner Christopher Marquez Gutierrez PO Box 10559 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 RE: Application for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Structure Exceeding 1,000 Sq. Ft. and Special Home Occupation Permit at 4180 Otter Lake Road (Parcel ID: 223022440022) To whom it may concern, On June 8, 2026, the City received the applications, materials, and payment for a Conditional Use Permit and Special Home Occupation License for the property addressed 4180 Otter Lake Road to allow for an accessory structure exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. with the garage being used for storage of vehicles, trailers, and equipment related to a construction business operated off-site. On June 11, 2026, the application was deemed complete to be considered at the July 7, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. Staff requires additional review and information regarding the proposed height before the application can be considered at the Planning Commission. The 60-day period for review under Minn. Stat. § 15.99 is set to expire on August 10, 2026, and since additional review is required, the review period is being extended an additional 60 days to October 9, 2026. If you have questions about this schedule or the review process, please reach out by email at andrew.boucher@tkda.com or phone at 651-295-2267. Sincerely, Andrew Boucher Gem Lake City Planner cc: Barbara Suciu, City Clerk Mike Johnson, Building Inspector