Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals Regular Meeting - September 4, 2026
Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals Regular Meeting - September 4, 2026
The Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals held a regular meeting on September 4, 2026, at City Hall. The board considered a consent agenda and conducted a public hearing for a conditional use permit (CUP) for exterior storage and vehicle repair at 1555 Maras Street. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of the permit and adjournment to October 8, 2026.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the minutes of the August 6, 2026, meeting. Commissioners Sandu and the Chair abstained due to absence at the prior meeting. The motion carried with all other commissioners voting aye.
Public Comments & Testimony
- A letter of opposition from a resident at 80785 Boiling Springs Lane (transcript reference to 8785) was received. The resident expressed concerns about tree removal and visual impact. No oral testimony was given by the objector.
- Dan Wallet, representing the property owner (Eugene Hansen of Maras Street LLC), spoke in support of the application. He stated that the objector's property is approximately 150-200 yards away from the subject site and that the trees on the berm died due to soil conditions. He noted that replacement trees are on order and expected to be planted within a week. He also described the applicant (Bacal Transportation) as a responsible operator who keeps the property immaculate.
Discussion Items
- Conditional Use Permit for Exterior Storage and Vehicle Repair at 1555 Maras Street: The applicant, Bacal Transportation, requested a CUP to allow vehicle repair within their tenant space (inside the building) and exterior storage of up to 18 trucks and trailers on the north side of the site and up to 16 trucks without trailers on the south side. The property is zoned I-1 Light Industry in a mixed-use employment center. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including: storage only in designated areas, no unlicensed or inoperable vehicles, vehicles must be affiliated with the tenant, service work inside the building, and replacement of dead trees on the south berm by September 30, 2026. The property owner confirmed trees are on order.
- Commissioners discussed the history of tree issues on the site and the berm height (approximately 20-22 feet). Staff clarified that the objector's property is not directly adjacent and that the berm has helped with drainage issues. The applicant's representative assured the board that all work would be done inside and that the applicant understands the rules.
Key Outcomes
- Motion to approve Resolution PC 2026-019 (granting the conditional use permit) was made by Commissioner Robbins and seconded by Commissioner Forsyth. The roll call vote was unanimous: Forsyth (aye), Weiler (aye), Sandu (aye), Redding (aye), Vanderveen (aye), Robbins (aye). The motion carried 6-0.
- The board adjourned to the next regular meeting on October 8, 2026.
Meeting Transcript
Of the Shacopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals. And we will start with the roll call. Commissioner Foresight. Here. Commissioner Weiler. Sky Uma. Commissioner Sandu. Here. Commissioner Redding. Here. Commissioner Cheris. Commissioner Vanderbeen. Here. Commissioner Robins. Here. All right. Our second item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Are there any corrections to tonight's agenda? All right. So I will contain a motion to approve the agenda. Chair is so moved. Okay. And who is second? I'll second. Second. Okay. So Commissioner Robbins has approved the agenda and Commissioner Forsyth has seconded. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? Okay, so motion carries. The third item is the recognition of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals of interested citizens who would like to speak to an item not on the agenda. So if the item is not on the agenda. Anyone? All right. Number four is the consent agenda. And on the consent agenda, we have approval of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals minutes for August 6th, 2026. Are there any changes or two minutes? I will abstain because I was not here last time. And I will too, because I wasn't here. All right. Hearing none. I move that we approve the consent agenda. Okay. I'll second. Okay. So it has been moved by Commissioner Forsyth and seconded by Commissioner Weiler. All improved. All approved?
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