Planning Advisory Commission
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT · Board Chambers, Government Center, Wabasha
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Attendance
Alice Rasmussen present · Desmond Achebe present · Ingrid Halvorsen present · Marla Tvedt present · Peter Nyugen-Oakes present
- Public Hearings
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Conditional Use Permit — Hillcrest Solar Garden, Section 14, Cascade Township
A 4.9 MW community solar garden on 32 acres of agricultural land.
Recommendation: Approve the conditional use permit subject to the eleven conditions recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fiscal impact: No County cost. Applicant pays all review fees.
Recommended to the County Board with eleven conditions.
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Variance — Setback Reduction, 4419 Marion Road SE
Request for a 12-foot reduction of the required side yard setback.
Recommendation: Approve the variance subject to the two conditions in the staff report.
Fiscal impact: None.
- Regular Agenda
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Accessory Dwelling Units (First Reading)
First reading of an amendment permitting accessory dwelling units in the AG and R-1 districts.
Recommendation: Approve the first reading and set the second reading for the first meeting in September.
Fiscal impact: Minimal. Permit revenue is expected to offset review cost.
Recommended to the County Board 5-2.
Motion: Motion to recommend approval of the accessory dwelling unit amendment to the County Board.
Moved by Desmond Achebe, seconded by Marla Tvedt
Carried 3 aye · 2 nay
Alice Rasmussen: nay · Desmond Achebe: aye · Ingrid Halvorsen: aye · Marla Tvedt: aye · Peter Nyugen-Oakes: nay