Planning Commission — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-04-17

Planning Commission
 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
 THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2026
 (IN PERSON AND VIA WEBEX)
 BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
 1800 WEST OLD SHAKOPEE RD.
 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
 6:00 PM

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ITEM 1 Case #PL2026-36
(public hearing) City of Bloomington
 Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis Manufacturing – THC House, 333 W 86th St
 Presenter: Dylan Palmer

ITEM 2 Case #PL2026-37
(public hearing) City of Bloomington
 Antenna Code Amendment - Citywide
 Presenter: Liz O’Day

ITEM 3 City of Bloomington
(study item) Planning Commission Policy and Issues Update

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APPROVED MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting
Watch the meeting recording and view transcript here.

Date: 4/2/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers
Address: 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN, 55431

Commissioners Present: Phil Koktan, Kevin Cunningham, Abdi Isse, Deanna White, Anne Linnee, and
Madeline Summers (in person).
Commissioners Absent: Jared Munster.

Staff Present: Dakota Kastenday and Liz O’Day (in person), and Kevin Toskey (attending remotely).

Chairperson Phil Koktan called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. A quorum is present.

ITEM 1. STUDY ITEM: CASE #PL2026-36 | APPLICANT: THOMAS ANDREEN | CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR CANNABIS MANUFACTURING AT 333 W 86TH ST

1.1 Staff Report and Presentation

The staff report and presentation for Item 1 starts at 3:01 in the meeting recording.

Planning Supervisor Dakota Kastenday presented the staff report. He presented the site location, Land Use
Guidance and Zoning, site plan, building floor plan, tenant information, and operational details about the
use (Cannabis Manufacturing).

The Planning Commission holds final decision-making authority on this item, subject to appeal. Staff
reviewed the Conditional Use permit, was able to make the required findings, and recommends approval.

Questions for staff starts at 7:33 in the meeting recording.

Chair Koktan invited the applicant to speak on behalf of the item at 10:29 in the meeting recording.

The applicant Thomas Andreen expressed gratitude to the commission.

1.2 Public Hearing:

Chair Koktan opened the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m.

There was no public testimony, and all participants online were staff.

Chair Koktan requested closure of the public hearing.

The public hearing closed at 6:16 p.m.


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1.3 Discussion

Discussion for Item 1 start at 12:18 in the meeting recording.

There was limited discussion.

1.4 Actions of the Commission

Motion by Vice Chair Cunningham, Seconded by Commissioner White: Motion to close the public hearing
for Item 1, motion carried: 6 to 0.

Motion by Commissioner Linnee, Seconded by Commissioner White: In Case #PL2026-36, having been
able to make the required findings, motion to adopt a resolution approving the Conditional Use permit
request for cannabis manufacturing in a multi-tenant industrial building located 333 West 86th Street,
subject to the conditions and Code requirements listed in the resolution.

ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #2026-37 | APPLICANT: BLOOMINGTON HOUSING &
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | TOWER STANDARDS UPDATE CITY CODE AMENDMENT

2.1 Staff Report and Presentation

The staff report and presentation for Item 2 starts at 14:34 in the meeting recording.

Planner Liz O’Day presented the staff report. She presented the proposed amendment language, context
related to the Bloomington HRA’s St. Marks project, locations of existing towers at places of assembly,
redevelopment opportunities, and additional background information about the tower standards.

 The City Council holds final decision-making authority on this item. The Planning Commission’s
recommendation will be presented to the City Council. Staff reviewed the City Code amendment and
recommends approval.

Questions for staff starts at 20:07 in the meeting recording.

Commissioner Abdi Isse recused himself for the remainder of the item due to conflict of interest.

The Planning Commission asked questions about the nature of telecommunication leases and whether
these facilities can be decommissioned over time. The longevity of these facilities likely depends on the
terms of each individual lease and the leaseholder’s rights.

Mike Palermo, Assistant HRA Administrator and representing the applicant, provided more feedback in the
context of the St. Mark’s project.

There was questions about the design and camouflage of these towers, including ground mounted
equipment that is often nearby.




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Finally, Commission members also asked about potential health impacts of these facilities. Staff
confirmed that there presently are no conclusive health impacts tied to these facilities based on the
consensus research that has been completed to date.

2.2 Public Hearing:

Chair Koktan opened the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m.

There was no public testimony, and all participants online were staff.

Chair Koktan requested closure of the public hearing.

The public hearing closed at 6:52 p.m.

2.3 Discussion

Discussion for Item 2 starts at 49:57 in the meeting recording.

There was general support for this City Code Amendment in advancement of the redevelopment of former
place of assembly sites. The Commission did urge staff to continue monitoring the implementation of this
proposal to make sure no unintended consequences result. The Planning Commission sought clarification
that this allowance only applies to towers already in existence. Staff confirmed that this is the intent, but
the ordinance language can be slightly modified to make sure it is ever more clear.

Case #2026-37, Antenna City Code Amendment, is anticipated for City Council consideration as a Public
Hearing on May 4, 2026.

2.4 Actions of the Commission

Motion by Vice Chair Cunningham, Seconded by Commissioner Linnee: Motion to close the public
hearing for Item 1, motion carried: 5 to 0.

Motion by Vice Chair Cunningham, Seconded by Commissioner White: Motion to recommend the City
Council adopt an ordinance allowing existing towers at former places of assembly sites in residential
zoning districts have been redeveloped, thereby amending Chapter 21 of the City Code, motion carried: 5
to 0.

Commissioner Isse returned from recusal for the duration of the meeting.

4. STUDY ITEM: CITY OF BLOOMINGTON | PLANNING COMMISSION POLICY AND ISSUE
UPDATE

4.1 Upcoming Meetings Overview - Planning Supervisor Dakota Kastenday presented the following
 overview:
 a. The Planning Commission will meet on April 16, 2026, for an introduction to the City
 Manager, a study item for Off-Street Parking Supply, and a study item for City On-Street
 Parking Policies.
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 b. The Planning Commission will meet on April 23, 2026, for a public hearing for a Rezoning at
 8030 Old Cedar Avenue South from FD-2 to B-1 for a retail tenant, and a public hearing for a
 Conditional Use permit for heavy equipment sales & service at 9545 Penn Avenue South.
4.2 Miscellaneous Updates – Planning Supervisor Dakota Kastenday presented the following
 additional updates:
 a. Board and Commission Connect on April 6: 6pm to 8pm.

ADJOURNMENT: MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:04PM

The April 2, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting synopsis was drafted by Shonte Brown and reviewed by
Nick Johnson, Dakota Kastenday, and Elizabeth O’Day. These minutes were approved by Planning
Commission on April 16, 2026.




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