Current Planning Projects

  1. Crosby Lot Combination and CUP Amendment – David and Kitty Crosby have requested a lot combination of their property at 2402 Hamel Road and the adjacent 33 acres. The applicants have also requested an amendment to the recently adopted CUP for a 2nd home on the 2402 Hamel Road property so that the CUP will apply to the entirety of the combined parcel.  The Planning Commission held a public hearing at the November 14 meeting and unanimously recommended approval of the amendment to the CUP.  The Council reviewed on December 5 and directed staff to prepare resolutions of approval, which will be presented on December 19.
  2. Weston Woods of Medina PUD Concept Plan – 1952 Chippewa Road – Mark of Excellence Homes has requested review of a PUD concept plan for the development of 74 twinhomes on 80 acres (~28 buildable) east of Mohawk Drive, and north of Chippewa Road. The applicant has revised the plan and reduced from 94 twinhomes as previously shown.  The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 12 in connection with the Hardwood Hills concept (below).  The City Council is scheduled to review at the December 19 meeting.
  3. Hardwood Hills (Mark Smith) PUD Concept Plan – NE corner of Highway 55 and Mohawk Drive – Mark Smith of Mark of Excellence Homes has also requested a PUD Concept Plan related to a 60-lot subdivision immediately south of the Weston Woods project. The project proposes 36 single-family and 24 townhomes, 5 acres commercial, and a 5 acre preserved wooded area.  The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 12 in connection with the Weston Woods concept (above).  The City Council is scheduled to review at the December 19 meeting.
  4. Hennepin County Storage Building PUD Amendment – 1600 Prairie Drive – Hennepin County Emergency Management has requested an amendment to the Hennepin County Public Works PUD to allow a 2500 square foot fabric storage building within the storage yard at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at the December 12 meeting and unanimously recommend approval.  The City Council is scheduled to review on December 19.
  5. Maxxon Text Amendment (Fiber Cement) – Maxxon has requested that the City consider allowing fiber cement panels as an allowed exterior building material to re-side existing masonry structures to prevent moisture intrusion.  Fiber cement panels are not currently permitted as an exterior material.  The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to review at the January 9 meeting.
  6. Maxxon Site Plan Review – 900-920 Hamel Road – Maxxon has requested a site plan review for a 4,854 square foot addition between the two existing buildings on their property. The applicant proposes to convert existing bituminous to pervious surfacing because no more hardcover can be added as a result of the Elm Creek Shoreland Overlay District.  The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to review at the January 9 meeting.
  7. School Lake Nature Preserve CD-PUD – Wally and Bridget Marx have requested review of a PUD General Plan of development and preliminary plat for a conservation design subdivision to include 6 lots and conservation of 70 acres (11.76 buildable). The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing at the June 13 meeting and unanimously recommended approval.  The applicant has adjusted plans in light of recent City Council direction to include a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres in rural CD-PUD projects. The City Council adopted an ordinance and resolution of approval at the October 17 meeting.  Staff will await a final plat application.
  8. Lunski Final Plat – Lunski, Inc. has applied for final approval of the subdivision related to the development of 80 units of mixed senior housing and 24,000 s.f. of office north of Highway 55 and west of Mohawk Drive. The Council adopted a resolution of approval at the November 16 meeting.  Staff will work with applicant on conditions of approval before construction begins.
  9. Reserve of Medina Second Addition – Toll Brothers has requested approval of the second phase of the Reserve of Medina project. The City Council adopted approval documents on September 19.   Staff will work with the developer related to the conditions of approval.
  10. Johnson ADU CUP, Dykhoff Septic Variance, Hamel Brewery, St. Peter and Paul Cemetery – The City Council has adopted resolutions approving these projects, and staff is assisting the applicants with the conditions of approval in order to complete the projects.
  11. Woods of Medina – This preliminary plat has been approved and staff is awaiting a final plat application
  12. Hamel Road Thirty Two, Hamel Haven subdivisions – These subdivisions have received final approval. Staff is working with the applicants on the conditions of approval before the plats are recorded