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Shakopee Planning Commission Regular Meeting – April 9, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Thursday, April 9, 2026
BodyShakopee, Minnesota
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateThursday, April 9, 2026
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All right, I want to call the Shacopee Planning Commission for Thursday, April 9th, 2026.

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A Torter at about 7.13 p.m.

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I'm Kent Robbins, your chair for tonight.

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The first thing uh we have on our agenda, the planning commission agenda is roll call.

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Commissioner Forsyth.

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Commissioner Weiler.

0:28

Here.

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Commissioner Sandu.

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Here.

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Commissioner Redding.

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Here.

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Commissioner Cheras.

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Here.

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Commissioner Vanderbeen.

0:34

Here.

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Commissioner Robins.

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Here.

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All right.

0:38

The second item is the approval of the agenda.

0:41

You all have the agenda.

0:42

Are there any corrections or additions to this agenda?

0:46

Corrections or additions.

0:50

Hearing none, can I have a motion to approve the agenda as we have it?

0:54

No moved.

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Commissioner Redding makes the motion.

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Second.

0:57

Commissioner Weiler seconds it.

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Is there any discussion?

1:03

All those in favor say aye.

1:04

Aye.

1:05

All those opposed.

1:06

That passes.

1:10

The fourth third item on the agenda is the recommend a recognition by the planning commission of interested citizens for an item that's not on the agenda.

1:20

Is there anyone out in the audience that wants to speak to us about an item that's not on the agenda?

1:28

Seeing none, uh, we'll go on to the fourth item.

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The fourth item under general business.

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And under that, we have two public hearings.

1:36

The first public uh hearing um is for the um the annexation comprehensive plan map amendment, MUSA expansion, and zoning.

1:54

I want to make sure I got that right.

1:57

Um public hearing for uh for the annexation, comprehensive plan, map amendment, and MUSA and MUSA expansion and zoning.

2:11

All right, can I have a motion to open the public hearing, please?

2:14

So moved.

2:16

I'll say Commissioner Weiler and Commissioner Sandal seconds.

2:19

Second.

2:20

Any discussion?

2:21

All those in favor say aye.

2:22

Aye.

2:23

All those opposed.

2:25

All right, Mr.

2:25

Kirsky, do you want to tell us about this?

2:42

Again, this is public hearing for annexation, comprehensive plan, map amendment for Musa expansion and zoning.

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So City of Shaky submitted an application for annexation, a comprehensive plan map amendment to figure 4.60, the Plan Metropolitan Urban Service Area, MUSA in the 2040 comprehensive plan and zoning the property to agricultural preservation AG.

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Property is approximately 16 acres and includes the adjacent public right-of-way of Zumbro Avenue, located west of Zumborough Avenue and south of Highview Park to 30 feet north of the Jackson Township line.

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So here is the uh property in question at the bottom of your screen.

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You can see Highview Park is already been graded out.

3:29

They're in the process of plating.

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They've already got a preliminary plat.

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They're doing a final plat of high view right here.

3:36

Greenview by Lenar has already done their preliminary subdivision, and it will be coming in for the final plat for their first phase.

3:44

So all of these are bringing assumer water down into this area.

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Summary of Proceedings

Shakopee Planning Commission Regular Meeting – April 9, 2026

The Shakopee Planning Commission met on the evening of April 9, 2026, at 7:13 PM at City Hall. All seven commissioners were present except Commissioner Forsyth. The meeting included two public hearings: one on an annexation, comprehensive plan map amendment, MUSA expansion, and zoning change for a 16-acre property, and another on the preliminary and final plat of Dean Lakes Eleventh Addition. Key actions included positive recommendations to the City Council on all items.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of the agenda (motion by Commissioner Redding, second by Commissioner Weiler; passed unanimously).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Non‑agenda items: No citizens spoke.
  • Public Hearing 1 (Annexation, etc.): Jim Bauerk, representing the Bauer family that owns the 15.9-acre property, expressed opposition to the annexation, requesting deferral. He stated the property is not buildable and not likely to become buildable in the near future, and the family wishes to keep it in agriculture with no changes.
  • Public Hearing 2 (Dean Lakes Plat): No public comments.

Discussion Items

Public Hearing 1: Annexation, Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, MUSA Expansion & Zoning

  • Staff presentation by Mr. Kirsky: The request involves annexing approximately 16 acres of land (including adjacent public right-of-way on Zumbro Avenue) into the city, amending Figure 4.60 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to include the property in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), and zoning the property as Agricultural Preservation (AG). The parcel is currently zoned Urban Expansion Reserve (UER) in Scott County. The annexation is needed to allow the city to take over maintenance of Zumbro Avenue from Scott County, as nearby developments (Highview Park, Greenview/Lennar) are extending city utilities and improvements to the road. The property will remain in agricultural use until a development proposal is submitted.
  • Commissioner questions addressed the irregular shape of the parcel (small excluded piece), the tax-sharing arrangement with Jackson Township (seven years of taxes paid to the township per the orderly annexation agreement), and the timeline for keeping the property in AG zoning (indefinite until a development proposal is brought forward).
  • The applicant (represented by Jim Bauerk) opposed the annexation, requesting deferral. The commission closed the hearing and proceeded to vote on three separate actions.

Public Hearing 2: Preliminary and Final Plat of Dean Lakes Eleventh Addition

  • Staff presentation: The property (26.13 acres, owned by IDP Dean Lakes B1 LLC) contains two existing multi‑tenant industrial/office buildings (northern building ~226,000 sq. ft., southern building ~136,000 sq. ft.). The applicant (Align Engineering) proposes to subdivide the single lot into two lots (Lot 1: 15.24 acres with the northern building; Lot 2: remaining acreage with the southern building and shared truck court) to allow separate sale of each building. No new streets or access will be added. Easements and maintenance agreements for shared stormwater pond and utilities will be recorded.
  • No public comments. The commission closed the hearing.

Key Outcomes

  • Action 1 (Annexation Resolution R2026-060): Motion by Commissioner Redding, second by Commissioner Sandal. Passed unanimously (6 ayes: Weiler, Sandu, Redding, Cheras, Vanderbeen, Robbins). The Planning Commission recommends City Council approval of the annexation.
  • Action 2 (Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment – Resolution R2026-061): Motion by Commissioner Sandal, second by Commissioner Weiler. Passed unanimously (same 6 ayes). Recommends City Council approval of the MUSA expansion/amendment.
  • Action 3 (Zoning Ordinance O2026-009): Motion by Commissioner Cheras, second by Commissioner Sandal. Passed unanimously (same 6 ayes). Recommends City Council adoption of the Agricultural Preservation zoning.
  • Action 4 (Preliminary and Final Plat – Dean Lakes Eleventh Addition – Resolution R2026-058): Motion by Commissioner Sandal, second by Commissioner Weiler. Passed unanimously (same 6 ayes). Recommends City Council approval.
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 PM, with the next regular meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

All right, I want to call the Shacopee Planning Commission for Thursday, April 9th, 2026. A Torter at about 7.13 p.m. I'm Kent Robbins, your chair for tonight. The first thing uh we have on our agenda, the planning commission agenda is roll call. Commissioner Forsyth. Commissioner Weiler. Here. Commissioner Sandu. Here. Commissioner Redding. Here. Commissioner Cheras. Here. Commissioner Vanderbeen. Here. Commissioner Robins. Here. All right. The second item is the approval of the agenda. You all have the agenda. Are there any corrections or additions to this agenda? Corrections or additions. Hearing none, can I have a motion to approve the agenda as we have it? No moved. Commissioner Redding makes the motion. Second. Commissioner Weiler seconds it. Is there any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed. That passes. The fourth third item on the agenda is the recommend a recognition by the planning commission of interested citizens for an item that's not on the agenda. Is there anyone out in the audience that wants to speak to us about an item that's not on the agenda? Seeing none, uh, we'll go on to the fourth item. The fourth item under general business. And under that, we have two public hearings. The first public uh hearing um is for the um the annexation comprehensive plan map amendment, MUSA expansion, and zoning. I want to make sure I got that right. Um public hearing for uh for the annexation, comprehensive plan, map amendment, and MUSA and MUSA expansion and zoning. All right, can I have a motion to open the public hearing, please? So moved. I'll say Commissioner Weiler and Commissioner Sandal seconds. Second. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed. All right, Mr. Kirsky, do you want to tell us about this?

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