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Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals Regular Meeting – February 5, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Thursday, February 5, 2026
BodyShakopee, Minnesota
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateThursday, February 5, 2026
StatusFILED
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We didn't.

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We're good to go.

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I will call the Shockby Board of Adjustments and Appeals to order Thursday, February fifth, twenty twenty-six.

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It is seven oh two PM.

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First item of business, Mr.

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Kirsty.

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Can we get a roll call, please?

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Miss Ma'am.

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Commissioner Foresight.

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Here.

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Commissioner Weiler.

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Here.

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Commissioner Zandu?

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Here.

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Commissioner Redding.

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Commissioner Ranawa?

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Here.

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Commissioner Sapovado.

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Here.

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Commissioner Robbins.

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Here.

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Wonderful.

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Second item tonight is the approval of the agenda.

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Are there any additions or subtractions to tonight's agenda, Mr.

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Arthur and I approve?

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I I move to approve the agenda as written.

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Second.

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All right.

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We've got Forsyth with the motion to move to approve the agenda.

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I heard uh Ranua with the second.

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All those in favor?

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Aye.

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Any opposed?

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All right.

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That passes.

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Uh third item is recognized recognition by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals of Interested Citizens.

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Are there any interested citizens here tonight that would like to discuss something that is not on the agenda?

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Okay.

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Seeing none.

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We will move on to consent agenda.

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We have the approval of the BO, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting from January eighth, twenty twenty-six.

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May I get a motion to approve the minutes?

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So moved.

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Second.

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All right.

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We've got Commissioner Ranwell with the motion to approve the minutes.

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Commissioner Robbins with the second.

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All those in favor?

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Any opposed?

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All right.

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That passes.

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Item five.

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We have five items under general business tonight, including two public hearings.

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The first item is a public hearing for conditional use permit request for an overheight fence in the front yard of five zero zero five.

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Dean Lakes Boulevard.

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May I get a motion to open the public hearing?

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So move.

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In a second.

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Okay.

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Commissioner Robins with the motion to open.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████65%
Procedural█████████████19%
Pending Litigation███5%
Public Engagement███5%
Technology and Innovation███4%
Public Safety█2%
Summary of Proceedings

Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals Regular Meeting – February 5, 2026

The Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals met on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:02 PM at City Hall, 485 Gorman Street. The meeting included a brief recess due to computer issues, two public hearings, and several revocation and rescission actions related to conditional use permits (CUPs) for properties primarily owned by Eugene Hansen. The board approved one CUP, denied another, and revoked or rescinded three existing CUPs due to non-compliance. Commissioner Forsyth and Commissioner Ranua attended their final meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Agenda: Approved as written (motion by Forsyth, second by Ranua, unanimous).
  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting were approved (motion by Ranua, second by Robbins, unanimous).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • 5e Public Hearing – CUP for Exterior Storage at 1555 Maras Street: Adam Atecas, representing tenant TK Marine/TK Outdoor, spoke. He stated his business was affected by the landlord's non-compliance and that the violations (semi-trucks, unlicensed vehicles) belonged to a different tenant. He asked how his business could continue operating legally. Staff advised that the property owner should apply for separate CUPs for each tenant. Atecas confirmed he would pursue a separate CUP for his unit.

Discussion Items

  • 5a Public Hearing – Overheight Fence at 5005 Dean Lakes Blvd: Staff presented a request by GN Resound (on behalf of Broadstone SF Minnesota LLC) for an 8-foot black ornamental fence to enclose a shipping/receiving area. The fence exceeds the 3-foot front yard height limit. The site is 22.77 acres in the Business Park zone. Six conditions were recommended, including a building permit, fence location, exit-only driveway sign, compliance with engineering and fire department requirements, and utility easement setbacks. The board had no questions. The public hearing was opened and closed. Resolution R2026-004 was adopted unanimously (roll call vote: 6 ayes).

  • 5b – Revocation of CUP for Exterior Storage at 1515 Maras Street (Pierre's Towing): Staff reported that the CUP granted November 6, 2025, with nine conditions, was violated. Site inspections on January 29, 2026, found non-compliance with multiple conditions: exceeded 20,000 sq ft storage area, exceeded 30 vehicles, fence not moved, escrow not submitted, no license/bond, and scrap tires/car hulks present. The applicant applied for a city towing license but had not submitted a bond. The board discussed the clear violations and history of non-compliance. A motion to revoke the CUP (resolution PC2026-005) passed unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). The property owner has 10 days to appeal to the city council.

  • 5e Public Hearing – CUP for Exterior Storage at 1555 Maras Street: This was a public hearing for a new CUP application. Staff noted the property was not in compliance with an existing CUP (PC2024-005) and that the owner had not responded to violations. The property owner, Eugene Hansen, was out of the country; his attorney did not attend. The board heard public comment from tenant Adam Atecas. After closing the public hearing, the board voted to deny the proposed CUP (resolution PC2026-003) unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). The denial allows a 10-day appeal period.

  • 5c – Review of CUP PC2024-005 (Exterior Storage at 1555 Maras Street): Staff reported that the CUP approved May 9, 2024, with 11 conditions, was violated. Conditions required paved storage area, licensed/operable vehicles, and no semi-trucks/trailers not affiliated with tenants. Site inspections on January 8 and 29, 2026, revealed unlicensed and inoperable vehicles. The owner was notified but did not respond. The board voted to rescind the CUP (resolution PC2026-007) unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). This terminates the existing CUP, affecting all tenants with exterior storage.

  • 5d – Review of CUP PC2023-006 (Vehicle Repair at 8610 Hansen Ave): Staff reported that the CUP approved June 8, 2023, with 11 conditions, was violated. Condition 10 required unlicensed or inoperable vehicles to be screened from view. Site inspections on January 8 and 29, 2026, found visible unlicensed/inoperable vehicles. The property owner (same Eugene Hansen) was contacted. The board voted to rescind the CUP (resolution PC2026-006) unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). The tenant may appeal within 10 days.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved: Resolution R2026-004 (overheight fence at 5005 Dean Lakes Blvd) – unanimous.
  • Revoked: Resolution PC2026-005 (CUP for exterior storage at 1515 Maras Street) – unanimous.
  • Denied: Resolution PC2026-003 (new CUP for exterior storage at 1555 Maras Street) – unanimous.
  • Rescinded: Resolution PC2026-007 (existing CUP PC2024-005 for exterior storage at 1555 Maras Street) – unanimous.
  • Rescinded: Resolution PC2026-006 (existing CUP PC2023-006 for vehicle repair at 8610 Hansen Ave) – unanimous.
  • Next Steps: All affected property owners and tenants have 10 days from the meeting to appeal decisions to the Shakopee City Council. Staff will forward non-compliance to the police department for enforcement after the appeal period. The board encouraged tenants to apply for separate CUPs to protect their operations.
  • Other Business: The board recognized outgoing Chair Forsyth and Commissioner Ranua for their service. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

Meeting Transcript

We didn't. We're good to go. I will call the Shockby Board of Adjustments and Appeals to order Thursday, February fifth, twenty twenty-six. It is seven oh two PM. First item of business, Mr. Kirsty. Can we get a roll call, please? Miss Ma'am. Commissioner Foresight. Here. Commissioner Weiler. Here. Commissioner Zandu? Here. Commissioner Redding. Commissioner Ranawa? Here. Commissioner Sapovado. Here. Commissioner Robbins. Here. Wonderful. Second item tonight is the approval of the agenda. Are there any additions or subtractions to tonight's agenda, Mr. Arthur and I approve? I I move to approve the agenda as written. Second. All right. We've got Forsyth with the motion to move to approve the agenda. I heard uh Ranua with the second. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? All right. That passes. Uh third item is recognized recognition by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals of Interested Citizens. Are there any interested citizens here tonight that would like to discuss something that is not on the agenda? Okay. Seeing none. We will move on to consent agenda. We have the approval of the BO, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting from January eighth, twenty twenty-six. May I get a motion to approve the minutes? So moved. Second. All right. We've got Commissioner Ranwell with the motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Robbins with the second. All those in favor? Any opposed? All right.

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