4.a Draft minutes 05-02-2023 Planning Commission
May 2, 2023
The Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on the above date. The
meeting was conducted in-person and virtually over an electronic platform. All participants who
joined the meeting remotely could hear each other and contribute to discussions.
Vice-Chair Jan Hogle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were in attendance:
Commissioners Laszlo Fodor, Jan Hogle, Kirsten Libby, and Perry Rynders. Absent:
Commission Chair Travis Loeffler. Staff present: City Planner TJ Hofer, City Administrator
Kyle Morell, and City Clerk Brenda Eklund. City Council member Steve Kronmiller was also
present.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MINUTES
Rynders, second by Libby, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Rynders, second by Fodor, moved to approve the April 4, 2023 minutes as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR RUSTIC
ROOTS WINERY, 20168 ST. CROIX TRAIL
Planner Hofer explained that the City received an application on April 7, 2023 from Greg
Sandager, owner of Rustic Roots Winery at 20168 St. Croix Trail, for an amendment to the
existing Conditional Use Permit for the winery. An amendment is needed to update the winery’s
site plan and conditions for a structure being used as a serving pavilion which was built on the
property last year. Hofer said an adjustment to the CUP is necessary for the property to be in
compliance.
A public hearing for May 2, 2023 was scheduled and notice letters sent before a determination
that additional materials are needed for a complete review of the request. Planner Hofer
recommended the Planning Commission open the hearing to take comments, then delay
discussion to the next meeting. Planner Hofer identified the outstanding items needed from the
applicant.
Vice-Chair Hogle opened the hearing at 7:08 p.m. There were no comments and the hearing was
closed.
Libby, second by Fodor moved to hold over review to the next meeting pending a complete
application is determined by staff. Motion carried unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
At their meeting on April 18, 2023, the City Council approved the updated Site Visit Guidelines
as recommended by the Commission. The City Council also adopted the amended solar farm
ordinance on April 18th.
FUTURE ITEMS: Next meeting – June 6, 2023
The amended CUP for Rustic Roots will continue to the next meeting. Staff identified a potential
minor subdivision and variance for a public hearing at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Rynders, second by Libby, moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Eklund
City Clerk