Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 08, 2025 at 6:00 PM Baxter City Hall, 13190 Memorywood Drive, Baxter, MN “A Growing Community” CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Baxter Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Hiltner. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Chuck Hiltner, Commissioners Howie Oswald, Larry Kellerman and Tim Swanson MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Gwen Carleton and Council Liaison/Mayor Darrel Olson STAFF PRESENT: CD Director Josh Doty OTHERS: None MINUTES 1. Approve Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes from March 11, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Kellerman, seconded by Commissioner Swanson to approve the Planning and Zoning Minutes from the March 11, 2025. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Hiltner stated that this Commission is a recommending body, and that final approval/denial is taken with the City Council on April 15, 2025. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 2. PUBLIC HEARING. Preliminary and Final Plat of “Southdale Acres”, a Rezone from R-1, Low Density Residential to PUD, Planned Unit Development, and a PUD General and Final Plan to allow for a 31- lot single-family residential subdivision located south and west of Jericho Road. APPLICANT REQUEST TO TABLE TO THE MAY 13, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION by Commissioner Oswald, seconded by Commissioner Kellerman to table the Preliminary and Final Plat of “Southdale Acres”, a Rezone from R-1, Low Density Residential to PUD, Planned Unit 4/8/2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 Development, and a PUD General and Final Plan to allow for a 31-lot single-family residential subdivision located south and west of Jericho Road. Motion carried unanimously UPDATES CD Director Doty informed the Commission that a grading permit has been issued to the developer on the 73-unit apartment building on Clearwater Rd., should they drive by and see the activity. He noted that the developer and staff walked the site to make sure the trees that were mentioned were flagged to be saved. The Commission discussed the site and was informed that the building permit has not been released. Commissioner Swanson asked what time they are allowed to work. CD Director Doty stated they can work 8am until 10pm, however they are planning on only working until around 7pm. CD Director Doty informed that Commission that single family residential has really taken off, with 17 house permits in currently. This is more than staff normally sees in April and is close to the 20 that we see for the year. The Commission indicated that was a good thing to hear. Chair Hiltner noticed someone burning on a lot, is that allowed in Baxter. CD Director Doty indicated that there is not a current code regarding this topic, however there is going to be an ordinance proposed. He noted that staff have received complaints on the burning that is taking place. Chair Hiltner asked if there was an opening date for Amazon, CD Director Doty indicated not at this time. CD Director Doty indicated that staff has reached out to Amazon to see if they would allow a picture and an update for the newsletter, however security has been tight at the site. It would be nice to get an update for the community. CD Director Doty stated that Kwik Trip is also in for review/building permit ADJOURN MOTION by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Oswald to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Motion unanimously approved. Approved by: Submitted By: ___________________________ ___________________________ Chuck Hiltner Shanna Newman Chair CD Administrative Assistant