Calling to order the advisory planning commission for the city of Egan for August 25th, 2026.

At this time, we rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

For which it says one nation understands for all.

Mr.

Schultz, are there any changes or updates to the agenda tonight?

Mr.

Chair, there are no changes or updates.

Okay.

With that, I would entertain a motion to approve the agenda.

So okay.

I have a motion from Secretary Woodfield.

I know I messed that up last time.

Is there a second?

Second.

Okay.

And I have a second from Member Donaldson.

All in favor, please raise your hand and say aye.

Aye.

And that has passed six to zero.

With regard to the minutes, Mr.

Schultz, are there any updates to the minutes?

Not aware any changes or updates to the minutes.

Okay.

With that, then I'll entertain a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting.

Okay.

Secretary Woodfield has made the motion.

Second.

Okay.

I have a second for member block.

All in favor, please raise your hand and say aye.

And that also is passed six to zero.

This is the portion of the meeting that we open up to the public for any items that aren't currently on the agenda that the public would like to have heard today.

And you're welcome to provide an agenda item.

Not hearing any.

We will then move bring this back to the first new business.

This is applicant Mendicota Animal Hospital for approval of a conditional use permit.

And I understand, Ms.

Duciak, you're going to be presenting for us today.

Yes, thank you, Mr.

Chair, members of the commission.

The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a veterinary clinic on property located at 2781 Pilot Knob Road.

The half acre property is developed with a 3,067 square foot building.

It was platted in 1999, and the building was constructed the following year.

The property is zoned neighborhood business within which animal clinics are a conditional use.

The ordinance does not identify specific criteria for this conditional use.

The building is located west of center on the property with parking to the east.

Access is from Pilot Knob Road, which is a county roadway.

An eight-foot trail is present along the west side of Pilot Knob Road on the frontage of this property and connects to the regional trail system about one quarter mile to the north.

A ground sign is located south of the driveway.

At the time of plating, half right-of-way was dedicated along the west edge of the site, intended for a future extension of Egan Woods Drive, which has not occurred to date.

The proposal involves renovating the building's interior to convert the prior medical clinic for a veterinary use and will provide six exam rooms, lobby and reception, a staff work area, and spaces for surgery lab and other treatments.

The proposal includes a 600 square foot addition on the west side of the building and will provide an office x-ray room, kennel area, and staff break room.

Future expansion and reconstruction of the parking lot is also planned.

No kenneling or boarding of animals except for those needing veterinary care is proposed, and the proposed use appears compatible with the uh surrounding area, which is commercial and office uses.

The proposed building addition satisfies required setbacks, including the rear setback, a budding dedicated right-of-way.

The city code does not identify a minimum parking standard for a veterinary clinic use.

Original landscaping on the site was installed in 2000 with the construction of the building, and that requires some maintenance.

Uh the future parking lot would require grading plans and the specifics of that parking lot design and the grading and drainage would be evaluated at the time that reconstruction is undertaken.

There are no modifications to existing utilities or changes to the driveway access proposed.

Uh storm sewer trunk charges have not previously been paid and would be due with external physical improvements to the site.