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Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
MeetingAgenda
June 9,2026
Andover City Hall
Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Approval of Minutes –May 26,2026, Regular Meeting
4.Public Hearing:Consider an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Interim Performance Standards
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pursuant to Andover City Code 12-14-18 at 3149 162Ln NW; PID 16-32-24-23-0009–
Landscapes Unlimited (Applicant).
5.Other Business
a.Discuss Steering Committee for 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update.
6.Adjournment
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #3
TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners
FROM: Peter Hellegers, City Planner
SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes
DATE: June 9, 2026
REQUEST
The Planning & Zoning Commission is requested to approve the May 26, 2026, regular meeting
minutes.
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8 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULARMEETING –MAY 26, 2026
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10 The RegularMeeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to
11 order by Vice-Chairperson Hudson on May 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City
12 Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
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14 Commissioners present:Vice-Chair Scott Hudson, Commissioners Roger Grout,
15 Chuck Naughton, Jonathan Weinhold, Nicole Wicklund, and
16 Ryan Winge.
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18 Commissioners absent: Chairperson Nick Loehlein.
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20 Also present: City Planner Peter Hellegers.
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22 CALL TO ORDER
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24 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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26 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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28 Motion by Commissioner Naughton, seconded by Commissioner Grout, to approve the
29 April 28, 2026, Regular Session Meeting Minutes as presented. The Motion passed on a
30 4aye, 0 nay, and 2 present (Hudson and Winge) vote.
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32 PUBLIC HEARING – CONSIDER CITY CODE AMENDMENTS – TITLE 11:
33 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS, TITLE 13:
34 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND TITLE 14: FLOOD CONTROL – CITY OF
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37 Mr. Hellegers reviewed several proposed city code amendments intended to improve
38 clarity, consistency, and functionality within Titles 11 through 14 of the city code. He
39 explained updates related to definitions for decks and porches, corrections to section
40 references, floodplain regulations, landscaping language, and accessory dwelling units. He
41 also outlined proposed policy-related amendments addressing ADA-accessible ramps,
42 temporary storage containers in contractor yards, shared parking flexibility for
43 institutional uses, and additional curb-cut allowances for certain corner lots. He updated
44 the definitions of animals to distinguish equines from recreational animals better.
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RegularAndover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes – May 26, 2026
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1 Commissioner Grout asked whether the proposed definition of a porch in Section 12-2-2
2 aligned with the building code definition and whether any differences could create
3 confusion.
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5 Mr. Hellegers explained that the proposed language does not conflict with building code
6 standards and was primarily intended to clarify zoning and encroachment provisions. He
7 noted that the city had identified a lack of clarity during prior discussions regarding decks
8 and porches. He emphasizedthat all applicable building code requirements for porches
9 would remain in effect.
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11 Commissioner Weinhold asked for clarification regarding the general provisions language
12 in Section 14-1-4, specifically whether the “more stringent standard applies” provision
13 referred only to local laws or also included state law.
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15 Mr. Hellegers explained that state law would always supersede local regulations when
16 more restrictive, while the proposed language was intended to address conflicts between
17 overlapping local regulations. He noted that the city generally works to eliminate
18 conflicting standards. Still, when overlaps occur, the more stringent requirement applies to
19 ensure consistency and compliance with the zoning code.
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21 Commissioner Grout asked why the proposed allowance for an additional curb cut under
22 Section 12-14-8, Subdivision 5, applied specifically within the MUSA area rather than
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25 Mr. Hellegers explained that properties outside the MUSA already have more flexibility
26 for additional curb cuts. At the same time, the proposed amendment was intended to
27 provide a similar exception within the MUSA under specific circumstances. He noted that
28 the change was requested by engineering staff and would primarily apply to smaller urban
29 lots where property configurations may warrant a second curb cut.
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31 Vice-Chair Hudson opened the public hearing at 7:15p.m.
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33 Mr. Hellegers noted there were no letters, emails, or phone calls, and no one was present
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36 Vice-Chair Hudson closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
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38 Motion by Commissioner Grout, seconded by Commissioner Weinhold, to recommend
39 that the City Council approve the City Code Amendments as presented. The Motion
40 passed unanimously.
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42 OTHER BUSINESS
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RegularAndover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes – May 26, 2026
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1 Mr. Hellegers informed the Commission that the interim use permit for the Fields
2 Winslow Cove topsoil stockpiling request, discussed at the previous meeting, had been
3 approved by the City Council.
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5 ADJOURNMENT
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7 Vice-Chair Hudson adjourned the meeting at 7:18p.m.
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10 Respectfully Submitted,
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13 Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary
14 TimeSaver Off-Site Secretarial, Inc.
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #4
TO:Planning and Zoning Commissioners
CC:Joe Janish, Community Development Director
FROM:Aidan Breen, AssociatePlanner
SUBJECT:Public Hearing: Consider Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Interim Performance
Standards –3149162nd Ln NW; PID# 16-32-24-23-0009–Landscapes
Unlimited Outdoors, Inc.(Applicant).
DATE:June 9, 2026
INTRODUCTION
The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to review an Interim Use Permit (IUP)
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application for Interim Performance Standards for the subject property located at 3149162Ln
NW. Andover City Code 12-14-18 establishes Interim Performance Standards for properties
within the Hughs Westview Industrial Park, which are triggered when a property expands the
commercial structures on a property. The applicant proposes to construct a1,960 square foot
detached garageon site, requiring aCommercial Site Plan application (submitted) andIUP
application for Interim Performance Standards.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is proposing to construct an accessory structure for storage and screening purposes
on the site. This expansion requires a Commercial Site Plan, which also triggers interim
performance standards as required by City Code 12-14-18. The applicant is requesting this an
Interim Use Permit application for those standards.
Since the Interim Performance Standards established in City Code 12- 14-18 are intended to give
property owners some flexibility in how they develop their properties, some deviations from
established performance standards are allowed:
D. Deviations to the performance standards will be considered in the following
areas:
1. Parking and Impervious Surface Areas:
a. Screening, landscaping, visual appeal, and lighting of parking lot
areas.
b. Paving of parking areas for customers.
c. Dust control measures for unpaved parking and storage areas.
2. The amount, type, location, and screening of exterior storage requested as a
part of any Interim Use Permit (Amended 5/19/20, Ord. 505).
3. Screening of mechanical equipment and trash bins/dumpsters.
4. Other factors related to the new development proposal, as the City Council
may deem relevant.
The City Council discussed the types of site improvements they would like to see at the April 28,
2026 workshop meeting. After reviewing the applicant’s initial plans for proposed
improvements, council indicated that they would like to see:
1. Screening of all exterior storage areas, including any required landscaping.
2. Landscaping to meet the guidelines in City Code 12-14 for the construction of a new
building.
3. All drive lanes and exterior storage areas must be paved, including the drive lane to the
proposed garage.
4. Deviations from Performance Standards would be permitted for curbing (not required)
and lighting (may fall below minimum levels specified in code for areas not accessible to
the general public).
Overall, the recommendations for site improvements under the Interim Performance Standards
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are as follows:
1. Install privacy slats in the existing chain link fence or otherwise provide screening
for the exterior storage yard
2. Plant 12 new shrubs. If a fence is used to screen the exterior storage yard, 8 shrubs
should be planted along the fence, and the remaining 4 may be placed anywhere on
the site.
3. Plant at least 5 new trees to screen the western and northern sides of the proposed
accessory structure. Trees should be placed to screen the accessory structure on the
western side, with any remaining trees used to fill in any gaps in the existing
vegetation providing screening to the north. Additional trees should along the west
side of the storage yard to provide further screening.
The applicant is still updating the commercial site plan that incorporates the above requirements,
but has committed to making the recommended improvements listed above. Staff have modified
the originally submitted site plan to show the agreed-upon improvements.
Review Criteria
City Code 12-14-8-C-2 states that applications for interim performance standards shall be
reviewed based on the following review criteria:
a. Existing appearance of the building and site;
The applicant proposes to construct the accessory structure with the same materials
as the primary building on the site. Significant landscaping exists around the primary
structure. Storage and drive areas on the site are already completely paved. Curbing
will not be required in existing paved areas. No lighting is currently present in the
storage yard; limited lighting would be installed on the front side of the proposed
garage under the IUP, as the building is not intended for use by the public or to be
used after traditional business hours. Stormwater mitigation would be the jurisdiction
of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization, whose regulations
are triggered with disturbances of an acre or more.
b. Compatibility of the proposed site development plan with the other industrial
properties in the area;
Proposed landscaping and screening are similar to other properties in the area, such
as the property immediately to the south, which added fence privacy slats and trees as
part of an expansion in 2024. The use of the property will not change, and the added
storage space will provide for additional screening of materials currently stored in an
unscreened area on the exterior of the property.
c. Effect of the proposed use and the proposed site development plan on the adjacent
residential neighborhood, including traffic, noise, glare, buffers, and environmental
impacts.
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Minimal impact. The use of the property is not proposed to change, and added
privacy slats, interior storage space, and landscaping will improve the overall
external appeal of the site.
City Code 12-15-8-D states that the Planning Commission shall recommend an interim use
permit and the Council shall issue such interim use permit only if it finds that such use at the
proposed location:
1. Will not create an excess burden on parks, streets, and other public facilities;
The proposed use will not create an excess burden on parks, streets, or other public
facilities.
2. Will not be injurious to the surrounding neighborhood or otherwise harm the public
health, safety, and general welfare;
The proposed use provides for additional landscaping and screening and is at a level
of site improvement similar toother General Business properties in the area. The
applicant proposes a small stormwater basin to account for increased runoff for the
site, promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the neighborhood and
adjacent streets.
3. Will not have a negative effect on values of property and scenic views;
City staff anticipate the proposed site improvements will improve scenic views and
the property value due to landscaping, reduced exterior storage, and a new building
on the site.
4. Will not impose additional unreasonable costs on the public;
City staff do not anticipate the proposed use will impose additional unreasonable
costs on the public.
5. Will be subjected to, by agreement with the owner, any conditions that the City
Council has deemed appropriate for permission of the use, including a condition that
the owner may be required to provide an appropriate financial surety to cover the cost
of removing the interim use and any interim structures upon the expiration of the
interim use permit.
A draft resolution of approval with conditions is attached for review. City staff do not
recommend any financial surety for the proposed use.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Planning Commission is asked conduct a public hearing and to make a recommendation on
the proposed Interim Use Permit to the City Council.
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Attachments:Draft Resolution of approval
Draft Resolution of denial
Location Map
Site Plan with Proposed Improvements
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. RXXX-26
A RESOLUTION approving the Interim Use Permit requested by Landscapes Unlimited
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Outdoors, Inc., for Interim Performance Standards for the property at 3149 162Ln NW, legally
described as:
LOT 1 BLOCK 1 HUGHS INDUSTRIAL PARK
WHEREAS, the applicant, Landscapes Unlimited Outdoors, Inc., requested an Interim Use
Permit for Interim Performance Standards pursuant to Andover city Code 12-14-18; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 9, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined
that said request meets the standards of City Code 12-15-8; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of
the interim use permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover hereby
approves the interim use permit to allow for interim performance standards on said property with
the following conditions:
1. The applicant will install a stormwater basin as described in the approved Stormwater
Management Plan.
2. The applicant will install privacy slats in the existing chain link fence or provide
some other form of screening for the existing exterior storage yard so as to screen the
area from adjacent properties and public right-of-way.
3. The applicant will plant no fewer than twelve (12) new shrubs. No fewer than eight
(8) shrubs should be planted along the fence for the exterior storage yard, and the
additional four (4) or more shrubs may be placed anywhere on the site.
4. The applicant will plant no fewer than five (5) new trees to screen the western and
northern sides of the proposed detached garage. Trees should be placed to screen the
garage on the western side, with any remaining trees used to fill in any gaps in the
existing vegetation providing screening to the north
5. The Permit shall allow for deviations to the City Code for the following two (2)
requirements: 1) The lack of curbing in the parking areas and drive lanes, and 2)
Lighting requirements for areas not accessible to the public, such as the storage yard
and drive lane to the proposed accessory structure. All other requirements of the City
Code are required to be upheld.
6. The Permit may continue until City sewer and water are extended into the
Hughs/Westview industrial park area. At that time, any future expansion or
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redevelopment of the subject property shall be required to fully conform to the City
Code.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 16 day of June 2026.
CITY OF ANDOVER
Attest: ________________________________
Jamie Barthel – Mayor
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Michelle Hartner – City Clerk
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. RXXX-26
A RESOLUTION approving the InterimUse Permit requested by Landscapes Unlimited
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Outdoors, Inc., for Interim Performance Standards for the property at 3149 162Ln NW, legally
described as:
LOT 1 BLOCK 1 HUGHS INDUSTRIAL PARK
WHEREAS, the applicant, Landscapes Unlimited Outdoors, Inc., requested an Interim Use
Permit for Interim Performance Standards pursuant to Andover city Code 12-14-18; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 9, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined
that said request does not meet the standards of City Code 12-15-8; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council the denial of
the Interim Use Permit, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of Andover has received the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and reviewed the request and has determined that said request does not meet the
standards of City Code and 12-15-8 because:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover does
hereby deny the Interim Use Permit on the above legally described property for an Interim
Performance Standards due to the following findings:
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this16 day of June 2026.
CITY OF ANDOVER
Attest: ________________________________
Jamie Barthel –Mayor
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Michelle Hartner –City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #5.A
TO:Planning and Zoning Commissioners
CC: Joe Janish, Community Development Director
FROM: Peter Hellegers, City Planner
SUBJECT:Discuss Steering Committee for 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
DATE: June 9, 2026
INTRODUCTION
The Planning Commission is requested to discuss and provide feedback related to the Steering
Committee for the City of Andover’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND
State Law requires that municipalities within the Twin Cities metro area develop a
Comprehensive Plan for the orderly planned development of the community and must update the
Comprehensive Plan every 10 years.
The Metropolitan Council, as directed by state law (MN Statute 473.145), has prepared a
comprehensive development guide that establishes the parameters for regional infrastructure and
local planning within the 7-county metro area. The framework for the current update cycle is the
‘Imagine 2050’regional plan and was formally adopted in February 2025. The updated regional
system and policy plans, including the 2050 Transportation Policy Plan, the 2050 Regional Parks
and Trails Policy Plan, the 2050 Water Policy Plan, the 2050 Housing Policy Plan, and the 2050
Land Use Policy. Municipalities are subsequently required (MN Statutes 473.851-871) to
prepare a local comprehensive plan that reflects these Met Council adopted elements.
DISCUSSION
The City of Andover is in the beginning of establishing the structure for the review and 2050
Comprehensive Plan Update. The City of Andover has successfully conducted the
Comprehensive Planning process “in-house” during the last several update cycles. In the past,
the City has utilized consultants for the technical components of the process, specifically as they
relate to Water, Sanitary Sewer, the Water Resource Management Plan, and Transportation.
The City Council discussed theirpreferred structure and determined that they would like a
steering committee to assist with the review of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The steering
committee would be a designated group of stakeholders tasked with guiding the creation or
update of the comprehensive plan. Typically, such committees would consist of local business
owners, residents and stakeholders. During the last update of the Comprehensive Plan (2040
plan), the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the comprehensive plan and functioned as
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a steering committee for the majority of the plan, after which the City Council finalized density-
related elements.
The City Council has indicated that they would like the Planning Commission to once again
serve as the steering committee along with a representative from each of the other City advisory
commissions. A portion of the second Planning Commission meeting time slot for each month
could be used as the meeting dates for the steering committee.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Planning Commission is asked to discuss whether they would like to serve as the steering
committee along with a representative from each of the other City advisory commissions.
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