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2025-03-25
One-line summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the 22511 Baugh St NW variance, approved the Leistico East accessory-building variance recommendation, and approved the Original Hockey Mom Brownies Interim Use Permit as recommended.
8 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.
1Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting was called to order and the pledge was recited.
2Roll Call
Roll Call
Roll call was taken; six commissioners were present and Commissioner Lewis was absent.
3Approve/Amend Agenda
Approve/Amend Agenda
The presented agenda was approved.
4aVariance - 22511 Baugh St NW
Public hearing on a variance at 22511 Baugh St NW
After a public hearing with no resident comments or questions, the commission approved the variance recommendation.
5aVariance - Leistico East
Unfinished business on the Leistico East accessory-structure variance
The commission approved and accepted the findings of fact and recommendation for the accessory building variance.
5bInterim Use Permit - Original Hockey Mom Brownies
Unfinished business on the Interim Use Permit for Original Hockey Mom Brownies
The commission approved the Interim Use Permit as recommended.
6New Business
New Business
The minutes move from Item 5b to the adjournment motion without recording any New Business action.
7Adjournment
Adjournment
The commission adjourned at 7:36 p.m.; the minutes do not record a vote tally for the adjournment motion.
What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Meeting administration
The commission opened the meeting, took roll, approved the presented agenda, and later adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Agenda: 3, 7. Motions: M1, M5. Speakers: Chair Ames, Haapala, Bies, Carlson, Pearo.
22511 Baugh St NW variance
The commission held the public hearing on the 22511 Baugh St NW variance. Planner Nash explained that an addition had resulted in two dwelling units where the ordinance allows one, and that the variance would recognize the structure as a single-family home with deed restrictions. No residents spoke at the hearing, and the commission voted to approve the variance recommendation.
Agenda: 4a. Motions: M2. Speakers: Ames, Pearo, Planner Nash, Interim Administrator Johnson.
Leistico East accessory structures
The commission considered the carried-over Leistico East accessory-structure variance. The revised conditions addressed Building 5 by either moving the lot line or removing the building, allowed Buildings 1 through 5 to remain for agricultural use with limits on expansion and replacement, required removal of Buildings 4 and 5 if 214th Avenue is improved to city standards, and required a deed restriction. Gary Leistico said the applicants were happy with the conditions, and the commission approved and accepted the findings and recommendation.
Agenda: 5a. Motions: M3. Speakers: Haapala, Carlson, Planner Nash, Gary Leistico.
Original Hockey Mom Brownies Interim Use Permit
The commission reconsidered the Original Hockey Mom Brownies IUP after earlier discussion. Planner Nash explained that the Howards would construct the primary structure first but wanted to pour the bakery footings at the same time and have assurance that the IUP would be accepted. The City Attorney recommended approval, Commissioner Pearo said she had no reason not to issue the IUP once the structures are built, and the commission approved the IUP as recommended.
Agenda: 5b. Motions: M4. Speakers: Bies, Pearo, Planner Nash, Commissioner Pearo.
5 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY BIES TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA.
moved by Commissioner Haapala, seconded by Bies
M2MOTION BY AMES, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO APPROVE A VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE 22511 BAUGH ST AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOME.
moved by Ames, seconded by Pearo
M3MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY CARLSON TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ACCESSORY BUILDING VARIANCE.
moved by Commissioner Haapala, seconded by Carlson
M4MOTION BY BIES, SECONDED BY PEARO TO APPROVE THIS INTERIM USE PERMIT AS RECOMMENDED FOR ORIGINAL HOCKEY MOM BROWNIES.
moved by Bies, seconded by Pearo
M5MOTION BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY PEARO, TO ADJOURN.
moved by Carlson, seconded by Pearo
Each figure links back to the document it came from. When the council voted on the amount, the motion is shown.
F1
Variance application base fee for the Leistico East accessory-structure variance.
fee · Leistico East variance application · FY 2025
$200
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F2
Total amount due on the Leistico variance application, shown as 3200,00 in the packet OCR.
fee · Leistico East variance application · FY 2025
$3,200
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F3
Amount paid on the Leistico variance application.
revenue · Leistico East variance application · FY 2025
$3,200
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F4
Conditional or interim use permit application base fee for the Original Hockey Mom Brownies application form.
fee · Original Hockey Mom Brownies IUP application · FY 2025
$200
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
When someone tried to remember earlier business, we cross-reference the corpus and write a short related-history note.
This variance is a carryover from the last meeting. The new conditions proposed based on the discussion from the last meeting include moving the lot line far enough from building number 5 so it is included in lot 1 or removing building number 5 altogether.
What this is about
Leistico East accessory-structure variance conditions developed from the prior Planning Commission discussion.
The records I searched do not contain a prior Planning Commission discussion or decision matching this recollection about a Leistico East accessory-structure variance or conditions involving building number 5, moving a lot line, or removing the building. The search results instead relate to Planning and Zoning Commission procedures/policies and a separate Palomino Estates conditional use permit. They do not show the “last meeting” discussion or any formal vote on the Leistico East variance conditions.
This IUP is a carryover from the last meeting. Planner Nash explained that the Howards will agree to construct the primary structure first but would like to pour the footings for the bakery in at the same time if possible so they can keep the business as efficient as possible.
— Planner Nash
What this is about
Original Hockey Mom Brownies IUP was returning from a prior meeting, with changes about constructing the primary structure first.
The records I searched do not contain a prior meeting item matching this recollection for the Hockey Mom Brownies IUP, the Howards, or a condition about constructing the primary structure first while pouring bakery footings at the same time. The search results do show Planner Nash discussing other interim use permit or business-related matters in early 2026, including a separate property/business discussion in the February 24, 2026 minutes, but those records do not appear to involve the Howards or Hockey Mom Brownies.
Based on the information available at the February meeting, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the permit. At the Council meeting, the applicant requested reconsideration as they will agree to constructing the home before the accessory building, but they wish to know that they will be able to secure the home occupation permit. Based on that discussion, City Council sent this item back to the Planning Commission to develop findings and proposed conditions for issuance of an Interim Use Permit.
— Cindy Nash
What this is about
Original Hockey Mom Brownies was sent back to the Planning Commission after City Council reconsideration discussion.
The records I searched do not contain a prior City Council decision or meeting discussion matching the recollection about Original Hockey Mom Brownies being sent back to the Planning Commission after a reconsideration discussion. The search results include unrelated 2026 items involving Planning Commission membership/process changes, safety glass at City offices, lot line adjustment ordinance language, prosecuting services, and code assignment for a prior ordinance, but they do not show the February permit discussion, the Planning Commission denial recommendation, or a Council action remanding the Interim Use Permit back to the Planning Commission.
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