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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. Scandia Planning Commission May 2, 2023 Page 2 of 2 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