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Staff planner Julia described the proposal: rezone the property from A2 agricultural to R2 low-to-medium density residential and approve a preliminary plat to develop 58 townhome units (12 buildings, 4–6 units per building) at a density of six units per acre. The site plan shows a public access road from Akron Avenue, a private road and three private drives, two stormwater ponding areas, 29 guest parking spaces, 226 proposed trees, five-foot sidewalks, and a required cash-in-lieu park dedication of $165,300. Staff told the commission the developer expects the first phase to include 30 units, the public access and main private road, both stormwater ponds and that Phase 2 would include the remaining 28 units and the private drives. Julia said the developer held a neighborhood meeting Jan. 15 that two residents attended; staff received one written comment and one phone call.

Applicants said Mi Homes will build the units for sale; Mi Homes representative Emily Becker gave a price range of roughly $385,000 to $425,000 depending on unit type and options. Applicant Jason Palmby told the commission he has discussed access with Dakota County and said “less access is best,” confirming county interest in limiting curb cuts.

Nearby homeowners voiced objections. Greg Burgacker, who identified his address as 13080 Akron Avenue, said he purchased with the expectation of larger lot sizes and said, “we were told by the city of Rosemount that there was no smaller than 2 and a half acres.” Burgacker said trespassing from park users into his wooded yard is frequent and requested a privacy fence and a no-rental clause in HOA covenants. Danielle Kent of 12870 Amiens Ave. and others expressed traffic-safety concerns on Akron Avenue and asked whether a turn lane and other improvements would be required; staff said Dakota County required a turn lane for the site access and would evaluate timing and design.

Commissioners spent much of the discussion on how to reduce trespass into the Burgackers’ property and provide safe pedestrian access to the park for future residents. Staff and the developer said a trail could be “benched” (graded) now to reserve right-of-way for a future paved trail, and that final construction of a trail would depend on development further south. Staff noted the park to the south was not required to have a fence when constructed; Parks and Recreation Director Dan Schultz will be asked to follow up with the residents on earlier discussions about fencing.

Commissioner Reid moved to continue the item to the Feb. 25 meeting to allow the developer, residents and city staff to explore solutions (a fence, trail alignment, or alternative designs) intended to mitigate trespass and provide safe park access; Commissioner Bugai seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.

The continuation request asks the developer and city to return with options to mitigate trespassing, potential fence or trail plans, and coordination with Parks and Recreation and Dakota County before the commission forwards any recommendation to the City Council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting - January 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Rosemount Planning Commission on Jan. 28 continued a rezoning and preliminary plat application for a 10-acre project called Akron Ridge after residents and commissioners raised concerns about trespassing, trail access and safety.","taxTitle","Rosemount City, Dakota County, Minnesota","taxId",63709,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366662,"Planning commission recommends City Council approve small-scale mineral extraction permit for Max Steininger",176,174000,350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9&start=174&end=350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6366662/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Planning-commission-recommends-City-Council-approve-small-scale-mineral-extraction-permit-for-Max-Steininger","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366662-b13a75ac25b76365f6b8aa7fe7100634/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197181&Signature=Rta5Fpj5YB9ve1RLI0Af5Jo~z-FeUmz3cdmpN0bSnXAFOPUAi3R8ODqBIolyZhESfXnoy2q3BdlGujQ7yJ7u3DNsQ1EgGwEPATXmpksbX0Y6zmNHQpTyTITjTtQ~J950AwlzlLvBsPUoWbR-UIIxTazNXDzIVnX6-Prkz1l6SnWCEJ2BqvHx0ewQkzmwXNgH3fftottL5-JB~DUgQSKN2~73ksrgv8AAmYoE6asd4gi99SnI6ZUD5z6TwVgBFqjTP9qOQJTYM-nmFm5xRc6~L19H0d09z1ce0tXI7JEFVIvIgf-J5KBdceL6hHURKj-hBxF9JknYFcr-rHhabnTRCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosemount Planning Commission on Jan. 28 voted to recommend that the City Council approve Max Steininger Inc.'s small-scale mineral extraction permit renewal for 2025 and 2026, subject to the draft conditions in the staff report.

Staff planner Liz told the commission the site is 79 acres with a 37-acre mining area and that about 60,000 tons of material were extracted in 2024; no haulback material was brought to the site in 2024. The applicant expects to extract roughly 50,000 tons from Phase 1 in 2025. Liz said mining will continue on the eastern portion of the site and that Phase 2 will not begin until at least 70% of Phase 1 has been reclaimed.

No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Commissioner Reid moved the recommendation to the council; Commissioner Bugai seconded. The commission took a voiced affirmative vote and the motion carried.

The staff report noted that, in its annual review, the Police Department reported no incidents at the site. The recommendation is contingent on the terms and conditions attached to the staff report, which the commission referenced at the meeting.

The item will advance as a recommendation to the City Council; the commission record shows the motion will be transmitted to the council for its decision.","The Rosemount Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council approve a two-year renewal of a small-scale mineral extraction permit for Max Steininger, with conditions. Staff reported roughly 60,000 tons were extracted in 2024 and no haulback material was received.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366644,"Planning commission approves consent agenda and minutes from Dec. 16 meeting",24,72000,96000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9&start=72&end=96","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9/thumbnail_72000.jpg","/articles/6366644/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Planning-commission-approves-consent-agenda-and-minutes-from-Dec-16-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366644-eb21d379aebf59202ed619d65433f630/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197181&Signature=lNZdFmBa4hVkSu4-kgtW2QiGD0OjvAfDIAK8YrC31l~N6hj07-eNsUoYFqfns32fJUBxhkxOrzeBrWnO0oj2rWZH2vlg6kIdruQKTgac-7Piu74AvB--mXQylDs-aWROzDVrq4w7u7zSS4yAA3~Wx5SNx8vF2PKJ-RlxOEAevTdGpDNaa9vTq4rD~mYAwskrzvbVhvcA6dS7tTDVB0mwOlKJs88awZPwRsITizeopHjlFyLWjpikl2reoRUA2sRbmYJvLVTSXdmXUfnYFIruMdTpSMQi9arIrP8fK-7thB1g8bauKlj--Dyk7hNvoG9vobYW9yBjVJBPk14KFdOilw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosemount Planning Commission opened its Jan. 28 meeting by approving the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the Dec. 16 regular meeting.

Commissioner Kendinger moved to approve the consent agenda; Commissioner Biedner seconded. The commission voted by voice; the chair announced the motion carries.

No substantive discussion or public comment was recorded on the consent items at the meeting.","The commission approved the consent agenda, which included minutes of the Dec. 16 regular meeting, by voice vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366648,"Planning commission continues Danner Inc. small-scale mineral extraction permit to allow haul-back testing",27,103000,130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9&start=103&end=130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6366648/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Planning-commission-continues-Danner-Inc-small-scale-mineral-extraction-permit-to-allow-haul-back-testing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366648-3a9d9b563fa648e678f2132850c39e21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197181&Signature=EYgwX2PMg2~kJFjSct3gaSCF5hmru2jUrY5CMVghAn4zWmGbauaN~QER1859U7UvsDplYXvLfyqhUyFEkb~kc5AW~oA6T1SIulUBisvZahSCmXjrlsncauv8aEXRCw-oQbSahjypnAlSTK3l4y2SvVMUvwLld-UOAaTWRtjvOJvVI8z~2ZjN4P09PIZxNiGhDzH3NZKdYFAHOaaYXq8~AIxRARn1wFX4Ivg8u7l0yBIX10JNPUz9-lUHjl2dIw-9DlAwH5ZDzOrd4kxn7WY56HnifoO0iGzuA4TX2j5HhyBjtdUp3wCuTOJndZyh6TgZQ2~35IJD~EyAw920aVrx5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission continued an old-business item concerning Danner Inc.'s renewal request for a small-scale mineral extraction permit for 2025 and 2026 to allow the applicant to complete and submit haul-back testing results.

At the Jan. 28 meeting planning staff said the applicant was conducting testing and expected to submit results for the Feb. 25 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Kinnegar moved to continue the public hearing to Feb. 25 so the applicant could provide haul-back testing results; Commissioner Reid seconded and the motion carried on a voice vote.

Staff noted they are working with the applicant and that the testing was expected to be completed during the week following the meeting. The continuation allows staff and the commission to review test results before making a recommendation to the City Council.","An old-business item — Danner Inc.'s small-scale mineral extraction permit renewal for 2025–2026 — was continued to the Feb. 25 meeting so the applicant can submit haul-back testing results.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6366653,"Planning commission recommends rezoning and preliminary/final plat for Northwind’s 60-acre aerospace testing complex",2680,2585000,5265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9&start=2585&end=5265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159415-5b5dbd5e1f9b91551885a3aefd7449c9/thumbnail_2585000.jpg","/articles/6366653/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Planning-commission-recommends-rezoning-and-preliminaryfinal-plat-for-Northwinds-60-acre-aerospace-testing-complex","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366653-be352a085610ac2753025751758cd2df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197181&Signature=PI6XKRCrOXurMsMdeWvqweckvnPrownSPx-48QEY1qrfFhVBxGn8mLYyGCxf21Kv6O3MnXnXve24vzepoXoJzFJ--y~meMapFS5tEVU1ttOUwrn9xEqoaRn8KNKBIjthKPJwvh7uE34lDowfmivO6N1wLv5H2tU3dZ~RewcZAMhxMkOj-hblThjkvGSVtRAUZLPJ6X9Kc1rAeRWqpwF5ZfDd~RK3ZkaQLxtKVdbvAeMzPWwaGv3RLvk5R0ZB-yPPDBwMnKJip0oLQeEIe5rAIt7cFQC7XsiGOP3-r0NMWKQX-UEzvlh0EzJ1v7l0IkhiL0nc9iksHXAJCNJJxNE3Ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosemount Planning Commission on Jan. 28 recommended that the City Council approve a rezoning of 60 acres from A2 agricultural to B2 employment and recommended approval of a preliminary and final plat for the Northwind (Minnesota Aerospace Complex) project.

City planner Anthony summarized the request as consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and noted the plat creates two parcels and a future right-of-way for a 151st Street east-west connection. The plat meets dimensional lot standards for the B2 district, staff said, and additional review (including a planned unit development and site/building plans) will follow as the project advances.

David Meyer, representing Northwind, described the company’s history and proposed uses: ground-based aerospace research, development and testing facilities, operated long term in partnership with the University of Minnesota. University representative Leslie Krieger told the commission Northwind and the university are working under Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) supervision to investigate and remediate an area of environmental concern on the property; the university has publicly posted historical testing and environmental documentation gathered over the past decades.

Public supporters included representatives from the Saint Paul Building and Construction Trades Council and Greater MSP, who said the project would bring jobs, regional economic value and research partnerships.

Commissioner Reid moved to recommend rezoning from A2 to B2; Commissioner Biedner seconded. The motion carried. A separate motion to recommend preliminary and final plat approval, subject to six staff conditions, was also moved by Commissioner Reid and seconded by Commissioner Biedner; that motion carried on a voice vote.

Staff noted the plat would reserve an outlot for a future substation (the applicant discussed converting that outlot to a buildable lot before council) and that future submissions will address building height, setbacks, site layout and any planned unit development details. The city and applicant expect long-term operation of test facilities and have discussed extending public infrastructure (151st Street and other connections) consistent with the UMore Park planning framework.","The commission recommended City Council approve rezoning 60 acres from A2 to B2 and approved a preliminary and final plat for the Northwind (Minnesota Aerospace Complex) project, citing consistency with the comprehensive plan and collaboration with the University of Minnesota and MPCA for environmental remediation.","actionData","errors"]

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