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THE lINTNELACE OF MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
February 28, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
Chairman Dybvig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
Present: Chairman Dybvig, Commissioners Cox, Hoffman, North, Steinwall, Swanson,
Councilmember Odebrecht
Absent: None
Staff: Community Development Director Gladhill, Planning Manager Gutknecht, Assistant
City Planner Molasky
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of minutes of December 20. 2023 regular meeting
Motion by Commissioner Steinwall, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman, to approve the minutes
of the December 20, 2023 meeting. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilmember Odebrecht
abstaining.
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case No. CD 2024-008: Conditional Use Permit for CBD Retail Establishment - Intoxicating
located at 1300 Frontage Rd W: Case of KMH Retail. Inc. - Motion to Continue Public Hearing to
March 27. 2024
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, to continue the Public
Hearing to March 27, 2024. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
DISCUSSION
Recodification Project Update
Mr. Gladhill updated the Commission on the recodification of the City Code. He reviewed policy
and process amendments that impact the Planning Commission. On February 20, 2024, the
City Council held the First Reading and moved the recodification forward with no changes. The
Second Reading and formal adoption is anticipated to be in early March.
Planning Commission
Comprehensive Zoning Code Amendment Update
February 28, 2024
Mr. Gutknecht stated that the Planning Division is beginning a comprehensive zoning code
update to consolidate zoning districts and simplify and streamline the code. Staff will work
with both Commissions and host Community Workshops as part of the process, with plans to
formally adopt before the end of 2024.
Mr. Gladhill summarized the timeline for the budgeting process to implement some of the
Planning Commission initiatives included in the update.
Review Natural Resources Chapter of Comprehensive Plan and Steep Slope Ordinance Purpose
Mr. Gutknecht reviewed the purpose and scope of the steep slope ordinance, which has now
been placed in the Natural Resources Chapter.
FYI STAFF UPDATES
Residential Economic Stability Initiative Update
Councilmember Odebrecht explained that the City is creating an initiative that will assist
residents who are struggling to afford housing, through addressing zoning changes and
determining the best use of $145,000 funding that will be coming from the State. This is not an
emergency housing program or a panacea solution for all housing challenges. The name of the
group has changed from Affordable Housing Initiative to Residential Economic Stability.
Stillwater's Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance is a beneficial tool that already exists. However
the State legislature has proposed a Missing Middle Housing Bill that would alter zoning and
land use regulations and pre-empt local authority over zoning. Stillwater officials are working
with other organizations to monitor the legislation closely.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Dybvig adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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