Planning Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting Minutes New Prague Planning Commission Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Chair Dan Meyer. The following members were present: Chair Dan Meyer, Shawn Ryan, Brandon Pike, and Jason Bentson. The following members were absent: Rik Seiler. The following City Staff were present: Community Development Director Ken Ondich and Planner Evan Gariepy. 2. Public Forum No comments were given. 3. Approval of Regular Agenda A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Pike, to approve the February 25th, 2026, regular meeting agenda. Motion carried (4-0). 4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes A. February 4th, 2026, Special Meeting A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Pike, to approve the February 4th, 2026, special meeting minutes. Motion carried (4-0). 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Variance #V1-2026 Gariepy presented the Variance request. Ryan asked if the condition regarding tree planting can be more specific to require trees to be planted within the next growing season. Gariepy stated that that will be added, and that it can reflect the Zoning Ordinance tree planting language. A representative with Aventus Investments, LLC, was present, and stated that the building façade will be even better and more decorative than was provided in the renderings. Page 1 February 25th, 2026 New Prague Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes  A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Bentson, to recommend approval of the request for Variance #V1-2026 to City Council at their March 3rd, 2026 meeting with the added language regarding replacement trees in the next growing season added to the drafted resolution findings and conditions. Motion carried (4-0). 6. OLD BUSINESS A. None 7. Miscellaneous A. Annual Community Development Reports Ondich presented the annual community development reports as information. B. Monthly Business Update Ondich presented the monthly business update as information. 8. Adjournment A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Bentson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 pm. Motion carried (4-0). Respectfully submitted, Evan C. Gariepy Planner Page 2 February 25th, 2026 New Prague Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes