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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
March 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN

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Approval of Minutes-February 17, 2026

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New Business
Agenda Memo-Central Business Request
Agenda Memo-Data Centers
Amendments to Driveway Code
Old Business
Agenda Memo-Dog Boarding Information from Attorney
Ordinance Review Priority List
Ordinances to be Reviewed
Ordinances Under Review (Time Permitting)
Alternative Energy Systems
Open Discussion
Adjourn

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§ 153.034 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS.
(A) Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to establish standards and
procedures by which the installation and operation of wind and solar energy systems shall be
governed within the city. The city finds that it is in the public interest to encourage alternative
energy systems that have a positive impact on energy production and conservation, while not
having an adverse impact on the community.
(B) Definitions. Except as may otherwise be provided or clearly implied by context, all terms
shall be given their commonly accepted definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following
definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCESSORY. A system designed as a secondary use to existing buildings or facilities,
wherein the power generated is used primarily for on-site consumption.
ACCESSORY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. Systems which are accessory to the principal
use on a property and designed to supply energy solely for the principal use.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM. A wind energy conversion system, geothermal, or a
solar energy system.
BUILDING-INTEGRATED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A solar energy system that is an
integral part of a principal or accessory building, rather than a separate mechanical device,
replacing or substituting for an architectural or structural component of the building, including
but not limited to, photovoltaic or hot water solar systems contained within roofing materials,
windows, skylights and awnings.
CLOSED LOOP GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. A system that circulates a
heat transfer fluid, typically food-grade antifreeze, through pipes or coils buried beneath the land
surface or anchored to the bottom of a body of water.
COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM/ SOLAR GARDENS (CSES). Systems
designed to supply energy for off-site users on the distribution grid, or for export to the
wholesale market via connection to the electric transmission grid. A CSES is a solar energy
system that has a capacity of no more than (1) megawatt capacity.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY. Renewable energy generated from the interior of the earth and
used to produce energy for heating buildings or serving building commercial or industrial
processes.
GROUND-MOUNTED PANELS. Freestanding solar panels mounted to the ground by use
of stabilizers or similar apparatus.
GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEM (GSHPS). A system that uses the relatively
constant temperature of the earth or a body of water to provide heating in the winter and cooling
in the summer. System components include open or closed loops of pipe, coils or plates; fluid
that absorbs and transfers heat; and a heat pump unit that processes heat for use or disperses heat
for cooling; and an air distribution system. The energy must be used on-site.
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HEAT TRANSFER FLUID. A non-toxic and food-grade fluid, such as potable water,
aqueous solutions or propylene glycol, not to exceed 20% by weight, or aqueous solutions of
potassium acetate to exceed 20% by weight.
HORIZONTAL AXIS WIND TURBINE. A wind turbine design in which the rotor shaft is
parallel to the ground and the blades are perpendicular to the ground.
HUB. The center of a wind generator rotor, which holds the blades in place and attaches to
the shaft.
HUB HEIGHT. The distance measured from natural grade to the center of the turbine hub.
MONOPOLE TOWER. A tower constructed of tapered tubes that fit together symmetrically
and are stacked, one section on top of another, and bolted to a concrete foundation without
support cables.

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM. A solar energy system that converts solar energy directly into
electricity.
RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINE. A wind turbine with a nameplate generating capacity of
14 kilowatts (kW) or less.

Deleted: PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A
system that captures solar light or heat without transforming
it to another form of energy or transferring the energy via a
heat exchanger.

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ROOF- OR BUILDING-MOUNTED SES. Solar energy system (panels) that is (are)
mounted to the roof or building using brackets, stands or other apparatus.
ROOF PITCH. The final exterior slope of a building roof calculated by the rise over the run,
typically, but not exclusively, expressed in twelfths, such as 3/12, 9/12, 12/12.
SMALL WIND TURBINE. A wind turbine with a nameplate generating capacity of 100
kilowatts (kW) or less.
SOLAR ACCESS. A view of the sun, from any point on the collector surface that is not
obscured by any vegetation, building, or object located on parcels of land other than the parcel
upon which the solar collector is located, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on any
day of the year.
SOLAR COLLECTOR. A device, structure or a part of a device or structure whose primary
purpose is to transform solar radiant energy into thermal, mechanical, chemical, or electrical
energy.
SOLAR ENERGY. Radiant energy received from the sun that can be collected in the form of
heat or light by a solar collector.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM (SES). An active SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM that collects or
stores solar energy, and transforms solar energy into another form of energy, or transfers heat
from a collector to another medium using mechanical, electrical, or chemical means.
SOLAR FARM. A utility scale commercial facility that converts sunlight into electricity,
whether by photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar thermal devices (CST), or other conversion
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together. ¶

SOLAR ARRAY. Group of solar panels wired

technology, where the principal purpose of the land is to provide energy to off-site uses or
wholesale sales of generated electricity.
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM. A system that includes a solar collector and a heat
exchanger that heats or preheats water for building heating systems or other hot water needs,
including residential domestic hot water and hot water for commercial processes.
SOLAR SITE PERMIT. A permit required by the City for the installation of certain solar
energy systems regulated by this Ordinance.
STORMWATER POND. A pond created for stormwater treatment. A STORMWATER
POND shall not include wetlands created to mitigate the loss of other wetlands.
TOTAL HEIGHT. The highest point above natural grade reached by rotor tip or any other
part of the wind turbine.
TOWER. A vertical structure that supports a wind turbine.
UTILITY WIND TURBINE. A wind turbine with a nameplate generating capacity of more
than 100 kilowatts (kW).
VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE. A type of wing turbine where the main rotor shaft runs
vertically.
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS). An electrical generating facility that
consists of a wind turbine, feeder line(s), and associated controls, and may include a tower.
WIND TURBINE. Any piece of electrical generating equipment that converts the kinetic
energy of blowing wind into electrical energy through the use of airfoils or similar devises to
capture the wind.
(C) Wind conversion energy system (WECS) standards.
(1) Zoning districts.
(a) Utility wind turbines shall be allowed as an accessory use in the Light Industrial,
RR_A, RTC, Industrial, and Agricultural zoning districts.
(b) Small wind turbines shall be allowed as an accessory use in CBD, GB, RR_A, RTC.
(c) Residential wind turbines (only vertical-axis style permitted) shall be allowed as an
accessory use in R1, R2, R3A, R3B, excluding the Mobile Home Park District.
(2) Number. No more than one WECS is allowed per parcel.
(3) Design standards.
(a) Height. The permitted maximum height of a WECS shall be determined on the type of
system proposed.
1. Utility wind turbines. The height of a freestanding WECS located in a Light Industrial
or Industrial district shall not exceed 100 feet.
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Deleted: commercial and Agricultural zoning districts, and
non-residential uses in commercial districts
Deleted: all residential districts

2. Small wind turbines. The height of a freestanding WECS located in General Business
or Central Business district shall not exceed 75 feet.
3. Residential wind turbines
(a)R1, R2, R3A, R3B wind turbines. Residential wind turbines can only be buildingmounted at a maximum height of 15 feet above the roofline of the principal structure. All
residential wind turbines shall be of the vertical-axis style; the height shall not exceed the
maximum allowable height for the district.
(b) RR_1 and RR2: The height of a freestanding WECS shall not exceed 15 ft. above
the roofline

Deleted: Residential

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numbering

4. The structure upon which the proposed WECS is to be mounted shall have the
structural integrity to carry the weight and wind loads of the WECS, and have minimal vibration
impacts on the structure.
5. Poles shall match the color of the principal structure.
(b) Setbacks for building-mounted. A building- or roof-mounted, vertical-axis-style
WECS shall be located only on the side or rear rooflines.
(c) Easements. Wind energy systems shall not encroach on public drainage, utility
roadway or trail easements.
(d) Setbacks from base of monopole. Wind energy systems shall have a minimum setback
distance from the base of the monopole of:
1. One times the height from any property line, electric substation, transmission line, or
other WECS. In addition, the setback distance must be increased by 25 feet from any property
that is zoned or planned for residential.
2. One and one-half times the height from any public right-of-way, occupied structure,
or public use area.
3. Six hundred feet from any property guided as park or open space as guided in the
Comprehensive Plan.
(e) Rotor clearance. Blade arcs created by the WECS shall have a minimum of 30 feet of
clearance over any structure or tree within a 300-foot radius.
(f) Feeder lines. The electrical collection system shall be placed underground within the
interior of each parcel. The collection system may be placed overhead near substations or points
of interconnection to the electric grid.
(g) Aesthetics. All portions of the wind energy system shall be a nonreflective, nonobtrusive color, subject to the approval of the City Council. Only monopole towers are
permitted. The appearance of the turbine, tower and any other related components shall be
maintained throughout the life of the wind energy system pursuant to industry standards.
Systems shall not be used for displaying any advertising, except for applicable warning and
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equipment information required by the manufacturer or by federal, state or local regulations.
Systems shall not be illuminated.
(4) Noise. Wind energy systems shall comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Standards, as outlined in Minn. Rules Chapter 7030, at all property lines.
(5) Safety.
(a) Standards. Wind energy systems shall meet minimum standards, such as International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61400-2 or the American Wind Energy Association's
(AWEA) Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard, or other standards at
determined by the City Council.
(b) Maintenance. Wind energy systems shall be maintained under an agreement or
contract by the manufacturer or other qualified entity.
(c) Braking. The WECS shall be equipped with both a manual and an automatic braking
device capable of stopping the WECS operation in high winds.
(d) Tower access. To prevent unauthorized climbing, WECS towers must comply with
one of the following provisions:
1. Tower-climbing apparatus shall not be located within 12 feet off the ground.
2. A located anti-climb device shall be installed on the tower.
3. A tower capable of being climbed shall be enclosed by a locked, protective fence at
least 8 feet high.
(6) Utility connection. All grid-connected systems shall have an agreement with the local
utility prior to the issuance of a conditional use permit or building permit. A visible external
disconnect must be provided if required by the utility.
(7) Abandonment. If the wind energy system remains nonfunctional or inoperative for a
continuous period of 1 year, the system shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall constitute a
public nuisance. The owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense after a
demolition permit has been obtained. Removal includes the entire structure, including
foundations to below natural grade and transmission equipment.
(8) Permits. A conditional use permit shall be obtained for any wind energy system prior to
installation. All applications shall be accompanied by detailed plans and specifications, including
but not limited to, the following information:
(a) Submissions required pursuant to § 153.192.
(b) Scaled drawings and photographic perspectives accurately depicting the structure of
the proposed location of the WECS and its relationship to structures on adjacent lots.
(c) A written certification from a licensed structural engineer that the structure has the
structural integrity to carry the weight and wind loads of the WECS, and have minimal vibration
impacts on the structure.
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(d) An analysis from a licensed engineer showing how the WECS shall be designed,
constructed and operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes,
standards and ordinances.
(e) A written certification from a licensed engineer confirming that the WECS is designed
to not cause electrical, radio frequency, television and other communication signal interference.
(f) Roof-mounted WECS shall include detailed plans illustrating roof construction,
mounting techniques and wind load capacity.
(D) Solar energy systems.
(1)Purpose and Intent – The City of Stacy finds that the development of solar energy
systems should be balanced with the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the
public. The City resolves that the following standards shall be adopted to ensure that solar energy
systems and solar energy farms can be constructed within the City of Stacy while protecting
public safety and the natural resources of the City. The City of Stacy finds that it is in the public
interest to encourage the use and development of renewable energy systems that enhance energy
conservation efforts but result in limited adverse impact on nearby properties. As such, the City
supports the use of solar energy collection systems and the development of solar energy farms.

Commented [SP1]: Do we need?
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(2) Solar Energy Systems Allowed by District:

Zoning
District
RR-A

Ag

R-1
R-2
R-3A
R-3B
MHP
RR-I

Rooftop/
Architectural
Accessory Use

Ground Mount
Accessory Use

CSES (Solar
Gardens)
Accessory or
Principal Use
with an IUP

Solar Farm

Deleted:
B. Severability - The provisions of this
Section shall be severable and the invalidity of any
paragraph, subparagraph or subdivision thereof shall not
make void any other paragraph, subparagraph or subdivision
of this section.¶

Principal Use
with an IUP

Deleted: C. Applicability - These regulations shall apply
to all solar energy systems and solar energy farms on
properties and structures under the jurisdiction of Lent
Township.

Principal Use
with an IUP

Commented [JN2]: Why not a CUP?

Not Allowed

Commented [t4R3]: Would say we do the same as RR-A

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Accessory Use
with a CUP

Accessory Use with a
CUP

Accessory Use
with a CUP
Accessory Use
with a CUP
Accessory Use
with a CUP
Accessory Use
with a CUP

Not Allowed

Accessory or
Principal Use
with an IUP
Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Deleted: Accessory Use with a CUP

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

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Accessory Use
with a CUP
Accessory Use

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Commented [SP6]: What is MHP?

Accessory Use

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Commented [CC3]: Do we want to consider allowing
Solar gardens or farms in Ag?

Commented [JN5]: Why not a CUP?
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RR-II

Accessory Use

Accessory Use

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

CB

Accessory Use
with a CUP
Accessory Use
with a CUP
Accessory Use
with a CUP
Accessory Use
with a CUP

Accessory Use with a
CUP
Accessory Use with a
CUP
Accessory Use with a
CUP
Accessory Use with a
CUP

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

RTC

Accessory Use

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

NRP

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Shoreland
District
Carlos
Avery
Overlay
Rural
Business
Overlay
OS

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Park

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

GB
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3 General Provisions.

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A. The owner or contractor shall obtain a building permit before installing a rooftop or other
architecturally-integrated solar energy system.
B. Screening: All accessory ground-mount solar energy systems shall be screened from adjacent
residential properties and right-of-way by vegetation that provides year-round coverage. If
existing screening in the form of vegetation that provides year-round coverage or site
topography is such that it provides the required screening from adjacent residential properties
and right-of-way, the City Council.
C. Vegetative screening shall consist of an offset double row of evergreen trees (or other tree,
shrub, or bush that provides year-round coverage) that will be six (6) feet in height at
installation and reach a minimum of twelve (12) feet at maturity.
a. All vegetative screening shall be installed prior to instillation of any components.
D. Fencing: Any fencing around the solar energy systems shall consist of metal or wood and
contain no barbed wire. If chain link fencing is used it shall be coated in black vinyl to minimize
the visual effect of the fence.

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E. Community Workshop. Prior to an application being deemed complete, an Applicant shall be
required to hold a community workshop at the Lent Town Hall for the proposed project.
a. Applicant shall send a notice of the community workshop to all property owners within
1,000 feet of the boundary for which the project is proposed to be located. Such notices
shall be sent to residents no less than two (2) weeks in advance of the community
workshop.
b. The Applicant shall supply the Township with a map of properties to which notices
were sent and a copy of the mailing list for which letters were sent.
F.
An Interim Use Permit (IUP) shall be required.
G. A building permit shall be required and shall be reviewed by the City council and/or the
Planning Commission.
H. Construction may only occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.
No work may be completed on federal holidays.
a. Failure to adhere will result in the following actions:
b. 1st violation - $250.00
c. 2nd violation - $500.00
d. 3rd violation - $1,000.00 and review of and possible revocation of IUP
I.
2. Within Six Hundred (600) feet of areas designated or formally protected from
development by Federal, State or County agencies as wildlife habitat, wildlife management
areas or designated as National Wild and Scenic land or corridor;
J. Prohibited Districts:
a. Shoreland Districts as designated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and
the Lent Township Shoreland Management Overlay, Carlos Avery Overlay, and Sunrise
River Overlay.
b. Within Six Hundred (600) feet of areas designated or formally protected from
development by Federal, State or County agencies as wildlife habitat, wildlife
management areas or designated as National Wild and Scenic land or corridor;
c. Wetlands, to the extent prohibited by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act;
d. FEMA established Floodplains. Corridor Preservation: Natural wildlife, wetland,
woodland or other lineal corridors shall remain open to travel by native fauna, reptilian
and aviale. Perimeter fencing and security measures must accommodate unimpeded
wildlife migration through large solar array development site and areas. Plan approval
may require corridor replacement, relocation, removal, and/or protection as
determined by the Zoning Administrator.
K. Power and Communication Lines. All on-site power and communication line running between
banks of solar panels buildings shall be buried underground on premise. The Zoning
Administrator may grant exemptions to this requirement in instances where shallow bedrock,
water courses or other elements of the natural landscape interfere with the ability to bury lines.
L. Decommissioning Plan: The owner/operator shall submit a decommissioning plan for groundmounted CSES's and Solar Farms to ensure that the owner or operator properly removes the
equipment and facilities upon the end of project life or after their useful life. The owner or
operator shall decommission the solar panels in the event they are not in use for twelve (12)
consecutive months. The plan shall include provisions for the removal of all structures and
foundations, the removal of all electrical transmission components, the restoration of soil and
vegetation and a soundly-based plan ensuring financial resources will be available to fully

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decommission the site. The disposal of structures and/or foundations shall meet the
requirements of the Chisago County Solid Waste Ordinance. The owner/operator shall establish
an escrow account in an amount of $20,000.00 for each proposed megawatt of production, plus
a 3% escalator for each year of the requested Interim Use Permit (IUP) to ensure proper
decommissioning.
M. Compliance with Building Code. All SES's shall require a building permit, shall be subject to the
approval of the Township Building Official, and shall be consistent with the State of Minnesota
Building Code.
N. Compliance with State Electric Code. All photovoltaic systems shall comply with the Minnesota
State Electric Code.
O. Compliance with State Plumbing Code. Solar thermal systems shall comply with applicable
Minnesota State Plumbing Code requirements.
P. Compliance with MN Energy Code. All SES's shall comply with HVAC-related requirements of
the Energy Code.
Q. Utility Notification. No grid-intertied photovoltaic system shall be installed until the owner has
submitted notification to the utility company of the customer's intent to install an
interconnected customer-owned generator. Off-grid systems are exempt from this requirement.
R. Security and equipment buildings. Security and equipment buildings on the site
of solar farms shall be permitted uses accessory to the solar farm.
S. Controlled Access. The owner or operator shall contain all unenclosed electrical conductors
located above ground within structures that control access.

4. Community Solar Energy Systems and Solar farms (CSES/Solar Gardens):
A.

CSES/Solar Gardens shall be located on parcels of land no less than twenty (20) acres in size
and which are zoned Rural Residential - Agriculture (RR-A) and Ag.

B. Dimensional Standards: All solar panels and their associated equipment such as metering
pads, transformers, and batteries for energy storage shall meet the following standards:
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Dimensional Standard

Distance (feet)

Side Yard Setback

50

Rear Yard Setback

50

County (CSAH), City, or
Private Road*

660

Panel Height (At full tilt)

Height (feet)

12

*Setbacks from roadways shall be measured from the centerline of the traveled roadway.
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(4) Rooftop or other Architecturally-Integrated Solar Energy Systems.
(a) The owner or contractor shall obtain a building permit before installing a rooftop or
other architecturally-integrated solar energy system.
(b)

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Deleted: A.

Deleted: B.

(c) Roof or building mounted SES shall not exceed the maximum height in any zoning
district.
(d) The collector surface and mounting devices for roof or building mounted SES shall not
extend beyond the required setbacks of the building on which the system is mounted.
(e) Ground equipment associated with rooftop energy systems shall adhere to the same
setback requirements as equipment for ground mount solar energy systems.
(4) Accessory Ground-mount solar energy systems.

Deleted: Commercial rooftop or other architecturallyintegrated systems shall be placed on the roof to blend into
the roof design, to limit visibility from the public right-ofway and adjacent properties, provided that minimizing
visibility still allows the property owner to reasonably
capture solar energy. The color of the solar collector is not
required to be consistent with other roofing materials.
Building-integrated solar systems shall be allowed regardless
of visibility, provided the building component in which the
system is integrated meets all required setback, land use or
performance standards for the zoning district in which the
building is located.
Deleted: C.

(a) Ground-mount systems require a building permit.

Deleted: 4.

(b) Ground-mount systems do not count as an accessory structure for the purpose of
meeting limits on the total square footage or number of accessory structures allowed in its
respective district.

Deleted: :

Ground-mounted SES may not exceed the area restrictions placed on accessory structures within
the subject zoning district.

Deleted: P

(c) No ground-mounted solar energy system shall cover or encompass more than 2 percent
of the lot or parcel acreage or two thousand (2,000) square feet, whichever is greater.
(d) Dimensional Standards for ground mount solar panels and all associated equipment.

Deleted: A.
Deleted: B
Deleted: B.
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Commented [CC8]: Stacy Solar
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Deleted: D

Dimensional Standard

Distance (Feet)

County (CSAH) Road

150

City or Private Road

100

Height (Feet)

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Formatted Table
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Deleted: Side Yard Setback

Panel Height (At full tilt)

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Ground-mounted SES. Ground-mounted SES must meet the accessory structure setback for the
zoning district in which it is installed. (E) Geothermal energy systems.
(1) Districts. Ground source heat pump systems (GSHPS) shall be allowed as an accessory
use in all zoning districts.
(2) Placement and design.

Commented [CC10]: Stacy setbacks-Should they be
different than the Lent standard?
Commented [t11R10]: I say no. Stacy proper only has
ground mount and building moutn so the setbacks should
be achievable.
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(a) Placement.
1. All components of GSHPS, including pumps, borings and loops, shall be set back at
least 5 feet from interior and rear lot lines, or meet the requirements of the underlying zoning
district, whichever is more restrictive.
2. All components of GSHPS shall not encroach on easements.
3. GSHPS are prohibited in surface waters, except for stormwater ponds where they are
permitted.
(b) Design. Only closed loop GSHPS utilizing Minnesota Department of Health-approved
heat transfer fluids are permitted.
(3) General standards.
(a) Noise. GSHPS shall comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards
outlined in Minn. Rules Chapter 7030.
(4) Abandonment. A GSHPS that is allowed to remain in a nonfunctional or inoperative
state for a period of 12 consecutive months, and that is not brought in operation within the time
specified by the city, shall be presumed abandoned and may be declared a public nuisance
subject to removal at the expense of the owner.
(5) Permits. A conditional use permit shall be obtained for any geothermal energy system
prior to installation. All applications shall be accompanied by detailed plans and specifications,
including but not limited to, the following information:
(a) Submissions required pursuant to § 153.192.
(b) Scaled drawings and photographic perspectives accurately depicting the structure of
the proposed location of the GSHPS and its relationship to structures on adjacent lots.
(c) A written certification from a licensed engineer certifying that the GSHPS will not
impact neighboring properties.
(d) An analysis from a licensed engineer showing how the GSHPS shall be designed,
constructed and operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes,
standards and ordinances.
(F) General provisions.
(1) Interpretation. In interpreting this section and its application, the provisions of these
regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the protection of public health,
safety, and general welfare. This section shall be construed broadly to promote the purposes for
which it was adopted.
(2) Conflict. This section is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any other
ordinance, rule or regulation, statute or other provision of law except as provided herein. If any
provision of this section imposes restrictions different from any other ordinance, rule or
regulation, statue or provision of law, the provision that is more restrictive or imposes higher
standards shall control.
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§ 153.121 DRIVEWAYS AND ACCESS APRONS
(A) A driveway permit shall be obtained prior to the construction, enlargement, installation or
replacement of all driveways, service ways, private roads or other accesses which connect to a
public road right-of-way.
(B) If connecting to a county roadway, an applicant must obtain a Chisago County Access
Permit and provide a copy of the approved access permit to the City. If connecting to a city
street, an applicant must obtain a City driveway permit.
(C) Applicant must meet setbacks from property lines and driveway requirements as set forth in
the applicable zoning district and this section. Each property is permitted one driveway/curb
cut/apron, regardless of the width of lot frontage, for access from any public road right-of-way.
The driveway accessing a residential structure shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from
any property line, except that property line which is crossed to gain access.
(D) Apron Length. The driveway apron shall not be less than the width of the driveway, with a
side slope not steeper than four (4) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical.
a. Driveways aprons on streets with curb and gutter shall extend five (5) feet from the
edge of the public road surface and be composed of an impervious surface such as
asphalt, concrete, or other material as approved by City staff.
b. Driveway aprons on city streets that have water utility shall extend two (2) feet from
the edge of the public road surface and shall be composed of an impervious surface such
as asphalt, concrete or other materials as approved by City staff.
(E)
Driveways on city streets that are not curb and gutter, and do not have city water utility,
are not required to install an access apron from the edge of the public road surface. This apron
may be composed of compacted gravel, crushed rock, asphalt, concrete or other material as
approved by City staff.
(F)
Apron Specifications. Aprons that meet a Class 5 (gravel) road surface must be
constructed with a minimum depth of 4” Class 5 gravel or crushed rock. Where an apron meets a
bituminous road surface, the apron must be constructed with a minimum depth of 1.5” plus base
bituminous.
(F)
A culvert shall be installed wherever the construction, improvement or replacement of
any driveway, service way, private road or other access intersects, crosses or joins upon any
public road right-of-way and would divert, impede, impound, or in any way obstruct the natural
drainage of surface waters.
1. All culverts shall be installed in full compliance with design standards and
specifications established by the City of Stacy.
2. The exact culvert dimensions shall be determined by an inspector designated by the
City Council.

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3. Where a culvert is required, the applicant shall post a cash escrow in the amount
specified in Section §34.01 Fee Schedule prior to the commencement of any work on the
driveway apron or culvert.
(a) Where the nature of a project, or the soils or road conditions at or near the
project site warrant, the inspector designated by the City Council may increase the
driveway escrow amount required pursuant to this Section.
(G)
All driveway aprons and culverts connecting to City streets shall be inspected before and
after construction, installation, or replacement.
(H)
In the event a driveway apron or culvert is improperly installed or damaged, the City
Clerk’s Department shall notify the applicant of such deficiency in writing by certified mail
return receipt requested. The applicant shall have twenty (20) days from the receipt of such
notice to correct such deficiency and bring the driveway apron and culvert into full compliance.
If the driveway apron and culvert are not brought into compliance within twenty (20) days of
such notice, then the City may expend the cash escrow posted pursuant to this Section in order to
complete the work or repairs. If the cost of construction of repairs undertaken by the City
exceeds the amounts posted by cash escrow, the applicant shall remain responsible for all excess
costs.
(I)
AAny ccash driveway escrow in the amount specified in the amount specified in Section
§34.01 City Fee Scheduleposted pursuant to this Section shall be deposited with the City prior to
commencement of any work on the driveway apron or culvert. The escrow will be and held by
the City until the completion and inspection of all construction, repair or replacement work being
undertaken at the property, whether or not such work is strictly limited to the driveway and/or
culvert. The applicant shall receive a full refund of any amount not expended by the City in the
enforcement of this section. As a condition of the applicable permit, permittees must comply
with the most current engineering standards adopted by the city (§93.44).
(J)
No building permit shall be issued for a new structure until a driveway permit has been
submittedobtained, the driveway location has been approved by City Staffis constructed, and the
first inspection all inspections hasve been successfully completed.
(K)
All areas devoted to parking spaces and driveways shall be surfaced with materials
suitable to control dust and drainage, as determined by city maintenance staff, such as
bituminous, concrete, paver brick, or any other impervious non-pervious material. All parking
areas shall be designed to control surface runoff to adjacent properties either with curbing or
grading techniques.
(L)
Driveways will not be allowed on the end of roads or on turnarounds without approval of
the city maintenance staff.
(M) Driveways on streets with curb and gutter shall be connected to a public road right-ofway by an apron, subject to the following requirements:
(1) No curb cut access shall be located less than 40 feet from the intersection of 2 or
more street rights-of-way for residential uses, and 60 feet for commercial and industrial
areas. This distance shall be measured from the intersection of lot lines. The distance of a
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curb cut to the intersection of two Major Streets or Arterials shall be no less than one
hundred (100) feet.
(2) Curb Cut Width. No curb cut access shall exceed the following width dimensions as
measured at the property line:
a. Residential -Twenty-four (24) feet.
b. Residential Single-Family w/ a three (3) car garage – Twenty-eight (28) feet.
c. Commercial/Industrial – Thirty-two (32) feet.
(4) All parking spaces shall be served by access aisle or driveway connections to a public
right-of-way.
(5) Lots zoned R-1 and R-2 shall be limited to one curb cut access per property.
(N)
Driveways on streets without curb and gutter shall be connected to a public road right-ofway subject to the following requirements:
(1) The ratio for driveways on an individual parcel accessing a city street shall not
exceed one (1) driveway per one hundred and sixty-five (165) feet of frontage. The lot
frontage shall be calculated per roadway, and lots with frontage on two or more
intersecting roadways may not be combined to meet the minimum frontage requirements.
The number of driveways accessing a county or state road shall adhere to the regulations
of the agency that has jurisdiction over the roadway.
a. On a city street, a maximum of one extra driveway that would exceed the ratio
of one (1) driveway per one hundred and sixty-five (165) feet of frontage may be
permitted on a lot fronting a city street for the sole purpose of providing access to
a detached accessory building. An extra driveway shall require a driveway permit,
which will be reviewed by the city for the creation of possible hazardous
conditions created by the proposed extra access. The extra driveway must be
setback a minimum of twenty (20) feet from an existing driveway, as well as any
property line, except that property line which is crossed to gain access. The
driveway, including the driveway apron, will be required to meet City design
standards.
(2) Shared driveways shall be permitted with an executed shared driveway agreement
between the lot owners. The agreement must be recorded with Chisago County. The
shared driveway does not have to meet setbacks for the properties using the shared
driveway. Any additional driveways proposed per lot shall be required to meet the
standards defined in (153.122 (L) (1)).
(3) On corner lots, driveways shall be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet from the lot
lines where the two roadways intersect. Vegetation and other visual screening shall be
subject to the requirements in section 153.026.
(O)

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(1) If the driveway dimensions are not changed, a City of Stacy building permit is not
required for resurfacing or expansions not at the curb/access point.
(2) If the curb/access point is being altered, a new driveway permit is required.
(P)

911 Address Markers
(1) Every person or entity owning, controlling, occupying or operating an dwelling,
business, or special site within the city and/or may have a potential need for emergency
services that is assigned a 911 number by Chisago County shall have a 911 address
marker installed at the entrance of such property in the following zoning districts:
Agriculture (A), Rural Residential Agriculture (RR-A), Rural Residential I (RR-I), Rural
Residential II (RR-II) and Rural Transit Center (RTC). [AC1]Businesses located on
Falcon Avenue (CSAH ?) north of Stacy Trail in the General Business (GB) District are
also required to have a 911 address marker.
(2) Location. The 911 address marker shall be placed in the road right-of-way on the
same side of the road as the vehicular access to the principal building, Placement of
markers at shared access points shall be at the discretion of the installer to ensure
visibility for emergency vehicle access. Upon the request of a landowner or proprietor, an
address marker may be placed to identify the location of an accessory building on the
landowner's property upon approval of city staff.
(3) Installation. All 911 address markers shall be provided/purchased from the city to
ensure that the sign meets city specifications. The cost for an address marker and its
installation shall be included in the cost of a driveway permit. [AC2]
(4) Maintenance. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the area
around the address marker, including removal of vegetation and snow that may obstruct
the visibility of the marker from the traveled surface of the roadway. The property owner
shall pay all costs incurred for the maintenance and replacement of damaged, destroyed,
or removed address markers. Cost for replacement address marker and maintenance
departments hourly labor rate are located in §34.01 City Fee Schedule.

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TO:

Planning Commission

FROM:

Angie Comstock, City Clerk

SUBJECT:

Data Centers

DATE:

March 17, 2026

Background:
At the last City Council meeting, Member D. Thieling requested that the City Council consider adopting
a moratorium on data centers in the City. After this was discussed, it was decided that additional
information was needed before a decision could be made on the request. The clerks' department was
directed to begin gathering information on the impacts of such facilities.

Action Requested:
This is for informational purposes; no action is requested.

The City of Stacy is an equal opportunity provider and employer

TO:

Planning Commission

FROM:

Angie Comstock, City Clerk

SUBJECT:

Central Business Request

DATE:

March 17, 2026

Background:
The Hideout Restaurant & Bar purchased the adjacent property where Advanced Welding Solutions
was located. They have torn down a majority of the building, leaving the framework for the addition to
the original building (outlined in red below).

The owner of the Hideout has requested that he be allowed to use the remaining framework to build a
covered parking area. He would add walls to the rear and north side of the framework and ensure that
it is structurally sound. He would like to run electricity out to the structure so he could use it during
Stacy Daze and intermittently throughout the summer for outdoor entertainment. He understands that
he would need to comply with the noise ordinance and that the City may limit the number of outdoor
entertainment dates. The properties are zoned for Central Business. He is planning to combine the
parcels, and once that is completed, he will meet the 10ft rear and side setbacks required. Once the
walls are installed, this will assist with screening the parking area from the residential properties to the
east.

Action Requested:
This use is not explicitly allowed in Central Business. Review of the newly adopted Accessory
Structure code doesn’t appear to conflict with this use. Requesting discussion about whether this
would be a use that could be considered to be of the same general character as the permitted uses
for the district, and if so, if it should be a permitted or conditional use.

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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STACY IN THE COUNTY OF
CHISAGO IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PURSUANT TO DUE
CALL AND NOTICE THEREOF
REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 17, 2026, 7:00 P.M.
33155 HEMINGWAY AVE, STACY, MN 55079
Chair J. Ness called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Call to Order

Present: Chair Jim Ness, Dick Stiers, Michele McLane, and Susie
Brooks (Voting Alternate)
Absent: Telise Schroeder, Jeff Johnson, and Jim Willeck (Alternate),
Others Present: City Council Liaison Tim Sawatzky, City Clerk Angie
Comstock, Deputy City Clerk Symone Sine-Pierce, Dan and Alicia
Revette
Via Webex: City Planner Evan Monson

Attendance

Motion by J. Ness to approve the agenda as presented. Second by
M. McLane. Members J. Ness, M. McLane, D. Stiers, and S. Brooks
voted yes. Chair Ness declared the motion carried.

Agenda

Motion by J. Ness to approve the minutes from January 20, 2026, as
presented. Second by D. Stiers. Members J. Ness, M. McLane, D.
Stiers, and S. Brooks voted yes. Chair Ness declared the motion
carried.

Approval of Minutes

City Council Liaison T. Sawatzky provided an update from the City
Council meeting. He said that the park dedication fee was adjusted
on the preliminary and final plat for Baxter Estates to $4,093 when it
was approved. The City Council discussed calculating the park
dedication amount on the full parcel if there was no land left to be
developed, and that if the parcel was undevelopable, dedication fees
should not be applied to unbuildable lots. Ordinance 2026-2-2
Repealing & Replacing 153.119, 153.120, and 153.121 Driveways
with Summary was adopted, with the contingency that the existing
153.121 Parking Regulations remain in effect until it is replaced with
future ordinances. T. Sawatzky also noted that the resolution
dissolving the wards was adopted, but it will not be in effect until the
elections in 2028.

City Council Update

Public Hearing Ordinance
Repealing & Replacing Ch. 153,
Section 153.054 Shoreland
District (7:09 p.m. to 7:11 p.m.)

Chair J. Ness opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m. City Clerk A.
Comstock explained that this revision was the same one that the
Commissioners had recommended for approval in October of 2024.
It never went to the City Council for adoption because the conditional
approval from the Department of Natural Resources had not been
received. The conditional approval was sent at the end of January,
and the City Attorney had recommended holding another public

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hearing because so much time had passed. J. Ness stated for the
record that no public was in attendance for this public hearing, and
closed the hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Public Hearing Ordinance
Amending Ch. 153, Section
153.031 Accessory Buildings and
Structures (7:11 p.m. to 7:12
p.m.)

Public Hearing Ordinance
Amending Ch.151, Section
151.65 Public Use of Dedication
or Contribution (7:13 p.m. to 7:14
p.m.)
Action on Ordinance Repealing
& Replacing Ch. 153, Section
153.054 Shoreland District

Action on Public Hearing
Ordinance Amending Ch. 153,
Section 153.031 Accessory
Buildings and Structures

Chair J. Ness opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. He summarized
the changes to the ordinance, noting that nothing had changed
between the Stacy and Lent ordinances, besides the change to the
Rural Transit Center (RTC) District, which was removing the two
percent (2%) of the lot or parcel acreage or two thousand (2,000)
square feet maximum combined footprint requirement, and adding
that the maximum combined footprint shall be fifty-two percent (52%)
or less. J. Ness stated for the record that no public was in attendance
for this public hearing, and closed the hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Chair J. Ness opened the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m. He summarized
the changes to the section, mainly adjusting the park dedication fee
formulas, and stated for the record that no public was in attendance
for this public hearing. The hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.

Motion by J. Ness to recommend approval of Ordinance Repealing &
Replacing Ch. 153, Section 153.054 Shoreland District to the City
Council as presented. Second by M. McLane. Members J. Ness, M.
McLane, D. Stiers, and S. Brooks voted yes. Chair Ness declared the
motion carried.
Motion by J. Ness to recommend approval of Ordinance Amending
Ch. 153, Section 153.031 Accessory Buildings and Structures to the
City Council as presented. Second by D. Stiers.
D. Stiers noted that the height restrictions listed for the Agricultural
(A) Rural Residential Agriculture (RR-A) zones are at 35 feet in
Section (F)(1)(d) in the draft and said that many barns and silos are
above that height. A. Comstock said there is an exception in the RRA zoning code, section 153.060(C)(3), which allows farm structures
which are accessory to agriculture uses. It was decided to add the
following verbiage to 153.031 (F)(1)(d) “except as noted in 153.060
(C)(3)”.
J. Ness edited his motion, replacing “as presented” with “as
amended”. D. Stiers accepted the change. Members J. Ness, M.
McLane, D. Stiers, and S. Brooks voted yes. Chair Ness declared the
motion carried.

Action on Ordinance Amending
Ch.151, Section 151.65 Public

A. Comstock noted that City Planner Evan Monson was available via
Webex for questions on the proposed amendments. She said that
she had difficulty with the verbiage that was discussed at the last
meeting, because there was no clarification on when a dedication fee

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Use of Dedication or
Contribution

would be applied to the portion being developed versus the entire
parcel. She had asked E. Monson to provide a draft and felt that it
covered what had been discussed.
The chart for agricultural dedications was reviewed first. Calculations
were done comparing the original formula to the proposed formula.
A. Comstock noted that the draft has the residential areas under the
same formula that was implemented from the City Code, but calls out
the agricultural areas separately because the A and RR-A zones
have strict limits on density (the A zone has a maximum density of
one unit per 40 acres, while the RR-A zone has a maximum density
of 16 lots per 40 acres). The formula can be based on the number of
lots being created instead of the proposed densities, which helps to
keep it reasonable. For the residential areas, caveats were added to
address parcels with or without improvements on them. From the
clerk’s department's perspective, dedications could be more
efficiently calculated with the drafted amendment.
J. Ness said he was ok with the agricultural section without the four
or more lots acreage increase and asked the other Commissioners
for their thoughts. There was a discussion about when land
dedication would be appropriate, and more test calculations were
done. A. Comstock said that if a park didn’t make sense in an area,
the cash in lieu of option could be used. There was further discussion
about what park dedication fees could be spent on, the current parks,
and the current balance of the park fund. The Commissioners agreed
that the column for the four or more lots acreage increase should be
removed, and verbiage updated to reflect the land dedication be
0.125 acres per lot, no matter the number of lots.
The residential dedications section was reviewed. J. Ness suggested
removing the “additional 1% for each additional dwelling unit per acre
over 9 acres”. He felt it didn’t make sense to increase the overall
percentage with larger subdivisions and said that there were no
properties in the city large enough to warrant this. A. Comstock
advised that per the draft, the Rural Residential I & II (RR-I & II) zones
from the former Township were included in this section, as well as
the former City residential zones, so there are parcels large enough
to meet the criteria. J. Ness felt that the RR-I & II zones should be
included in the agricultural section because the minimum lot size
requirement is the same, and that the former City districts, including
the mobile home park, should be under the residential section. M.
McLane asked about the RTC district, and J. Ness said it was not
addressed in this section and is different. He asked A. Comstock to
update the chart in section (4) as discussed, so there was no
disputing about which zones were under which land type. She noted
that the Rural Residential I & II zones were meant to be higher
density, but will make the changes as requested.
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Motion by J. Ness to recommend approval of Ordinance Amending
Ch. 151, Section 151.65 Public Use of Dedication or Contribution to
the City Council as amended. Second by M. McLane. Members J.
Ness, M. McLane, D. Stiers, and S. Brooks voted yes. Chair Ness
declared the motion carried.
New Business
Agenda Memo-Dog Boarding in
General Business (GB)

This item was handled out of order by motion of J. Ness. Second by
D. Stiers. Members J. Ness, M. McLane, D. Stiers, and S. Brooks
voted yes. Chair Ness declared the motion carried.
Dan and Alicia Revette were present for this agenda item. They own
a dog grooming business in the city and are looking at a new
location near Kwik Trip and the mobile home park. This would allow
them to expand their grooming service and offer daycare/boarding
services as well. The property they are considering has two
buildings. The spaces are large enough to house up to forty dogs,
and they would like to offer long-term boarding, which is not
explicitly allowed in the current zoning code for GB. There was
discussion about the state requirements for a kennel license and
operating a facility of this type. It was noted that this business would
require an eight-foot fence, which is also outside of the current
code. The Commissioners were open to the idea in that location.
They discussed conditionally permitting the use, but want to ensure
that properties in the zone that border residential areas would be
restricted. The clerks' department was asked to check into the
following:
•
•

If a conditional use permit could allow for fences taller than
allowed in the general code.
Language that would allow boarding as a use in areas of the
zone that do not directly border residential zones.

The Commissioners advised the Revettes that the ordinance
change could take up to four months, and that if the property is
leased, the owner would need to sign off on the application for the
conditional use permit. They also asked that the Revettes provide
any information they have on the state regulations for boarding
facilities to the clerk’s department. The Revettes thanked the
Commissioners for their time.
Stantec Memo-Final Plat Deer
Run 2nd Addition

Motion by J. Ness to recommend approval of the final plat for Deer
Run 2nd Addition as presented in the memo provided by Stantec.
Second by D. Stiers. Members J. Ness, M. McLane, D. Stiers, and
S. Brooks voted yes. Chair Ness declared the motion carried.

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This was provided for informational purposes. There were no
questions from the Commissioners.

Agenda Memo-Park Plan
Information

Old Business
Ordinances to be Reviewed &
Priorities List

A. Comstock has separated the ordinances left to be reviewed into
its own list but did not have time to review it in depth or prioritize the
items. This will be done and provided to the Commissioners ahead
of the next meeting.

Ordinances to be Reviewed
Parking in Residential Districts
Draft

Parking in Residential Districts was not reviewed due to waiting for
feedback from the City Attorney. This will be discussed at the next
meeting.

Ordinances Under Review (Time
Permitting)
Alternative Energy Systems

Alternative Energy Systems was not reviewed.

Shipping Containers

The verbiage discussed at the last meeting regarding a ninety-day
limit on storage pods/shipping containers will be implemented into
the Parking in Residential Districts Draft.

Open Discussion

A. Comstock said she had received comments from business owners
regarding the minimum lot size in RTC. The current requirement is
five acres, and the comments indicate that this size is too large if the
area is to be used for commercial business endeavors. The
Commission is open to lowering the lot size requirements but has
concerns about the fact that there are no city water utilities in the
area, which means that every parcel developed would need a well
and septic access. They asked that the clerk's department check in
with Chisago County to see how much separation is required and find
out what the guidelines are to aid in further discussion.
J. Ness advised that M. McLane has tendered her resignation from
the Planning Commission due to personal matters, and that this was
her last meeting. He thanked her for her service and contributions to
the Commission.
A. Comstock was asked to post the vacancy for the Planning
Commission. J. Ness said that if there are more applicants for the
vacancy than seats available, he would like to review their letter of
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interest and interview the prospective member prior to appointment.
The rest of the Commission agreed, so A. Comstock will make the
request at the next City Council meeting.
Adjournment 8:41 p.m.

Motion by J. Ness to adjourn the meeting. Second by M. McLane.
Members J. Ness, M. McLane, D. Stiers, and S. Brooks voted yes.
Chair J. Ness declared the meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

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Angie Comstock, City Clerk

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