Buffalo public meetings in 2021
9 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct two public hearings regarding a home occupation permit renewal and a Planned Unit Development concept plan. The body will also review actions taken by the City Council.
- Public hearing: Special home occupation permit renewal for James Briggs (Jim’s Up North, LLC) at 2013 Hawk Trail
- Public hearing: PUD concept plan review for Grand Point LLC & Buffalo Villas LLC at 7th Ave NW and Lake Blvd
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to the city's zoning and sign ordinances. The body will also discuss a concept for a proposed event center venue.
- Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 11 (Zoning Ordinance) and Chapter 13 (Sign Ordinance)
- Concept discussion for an event center venue at 609 Lake Boulevard NW and unassigned parcels (PIDs 103-070-000190 and 103-147-000020)
Planning Commission
The Commission tabled a PUD amendment for a proposed Dunkin' at 620 5th St NE to review traffic flow, landscaping, and trash handling. They also approved an ordinance to restore personal services to the B-2 business district.
- Tabled PUD amendment for Dering Pierson Group, LLC/Sasco Investments LLLP at 620 5th St NE
- Approved zoning ordinance amendment for B-2 District personal services
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for Dering Pierson Group, LLC/Sasco Investments LLLP. The body will also consider an amendment to the B-2 District business zoning ordinance.
- Public hearing: PUD amendment for 620 5th St NE (Dering Pierson Group, LLC/Sasco Investments LLLP)
- Zoning ordinance amendment for B-2 District business zoning districts
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review several conditional use permits and variance requests. The body will also consider a rezoning request for Creekside Drive and a final plat for the Arbor Meadows project.
- Rezoning request for Central Minnesota Housing Partnership/Bjorklund Holdings at XXXX Creekside Drive
- Final plat/PUD for John Arthur Homes' Arbor Meadows at XXXX 40th St NE/Dague Ave
- Special home occupation permit for a nail salon at 2407 Plum Tree Circle
- Variance request for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools at 1111 Bison Blvd
- Conditional use permit and variance request for 1729 Pulaski Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviewed several final plat requests, including Whispering Winds 5th Addition and Willems Way Retail. The Commission also held a public hearing regarding a proposed residential apartment development called The Crossings at Willems Way.
- Final Plat: Whispering Winds 5th Addition
- Final Plat: Willems Way Retail
- Rezoning, PUD, and Final Plat: The Crossings at Willems Way
- Public Hearing: John Arthur Homes/LHF LLC – Arbor Meadows (40th St NE/Dague Ave)
Planning Commission
The Commission reviewed several land use items including a residential addition and a commercial PUD. Discussions included a proposed 11-lot addition at Whispering Winds and a coffee shop development near Highway 55.
- Rezoning and preliminary plat for 11-lot Whispering Winds 5th Addition
- PUD approval for Caribou Cabin at 800 Hwy 55 E
- Concept plan review for Arbor Meadows neighborhood near Dague Avenue
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning district amendment and preliminary plat on 11th St NE and a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Caribou Coffee at 800 Hwy 55 E. The body will also review a concept plan for Arbor Meadows/John Arthur Homes.
- Public hearing: Zoning district amendment and preliminary plat for Vier Partners LLC at XXXX 11th St NE
- Public hearing: PUD request for Drew Mark LLC/Ebert at 800 Hwy 55 E
- Review of Arbor Meadows/John Arthur Homes concept plan
- Council review of approved variance for Feingold/All Energy Solar at 1502 Viking Dr
- Council review of approved zoning district amendment for LGK, Inc. on 10th St NE
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct four public hearings regarding zoning district amendments, a planned unit development, and a variance. The body will also review the results of previous approvals and introduce new members.
- Public hearing for Feingold/All Energy Solar variance at 1502 Viking Dr
- Public hearing for LGK Inc zoning district amendment for properties on 10th St NE
- Public hearing for Drew Mark LLC/Ebert PUD at 800 Hwy 55 E
- Public hearing for Vier Partners LLC zoning amendment and preliminary plat for Whispering Winds 5th Addition
- Council review of approved items including Amore Ice Cream Shoppe CUP at 1101 Hwy 25 N