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Staff said the applicant must submit a complete application by March 10 to allow the city to provide the required public notice. Planning staff proposed either Monday, April 14 or Wednesday, April 16; commissioners favored April 16 at 5:30 p.m. and voted to tentatively schedule a special meeting for Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m., contingent on receipt of a complete application by March 10.

Commissioners explained the timeline is intended to keep a large subdivision moving forward after earlier delays and to accommodate applicant scheduling and contractors working on road paving and site improvements. The special meeting would follow normal public‑notice procedures and would be formally noticed once the application is complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission 3/4/25 at 5:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","With no cases on the April 1 calendar, the Planning Commission tentatively scheduled a special meeting for April 16 (pending a complete application by March 10) to consider a PUD amendment for the final phase of Highlands at North Hill subdivision.","taxTitle","Minot, Ward County, North Dakota","taxId",55035,"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},6651653,"Commission approves conditional use permit for Simplot hazardous storage at Northeast Business Park with conditions",677,1413000,2090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff&start=1413&end=2090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff/thumbnail_1413000.jpg","/articles/6651653/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-Simplot-hazardous-storage-at-Northeast-Business-Park-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651653-8bab62cff42308b384760285909a4dc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773711107&Signature=cTUUe2PfaJwB8AkkGodh1aago-j3qnlH7zww11D2qynQA8bbPrdq3tIYttIoOlE7tx2mX97HuJQJSsr2kohIt-8BfwtAWExI4lqTbS6NkNXUs~Bvoz2WBNhv6r8GWeeqGB6~Ectp2Kru1jwJHEviAbVksb6XBZelVD52~iL~qPN5uAe5JgFzjf5qgPPG-zIWffnylRp77QWWqI526pnVWWkgaBQkxanODpivkSYVRYBhZf9OPInZPRgISBBYPs-URVp47tqjzOFkbZicdX0nTFiws82k~oKYml9HytdOj3ciF9XRvgnwyeHnKClzrtl2IgrHVqGy-yGnC7jbeVcXnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot Planning Commission on March 4 approved a conditional use permit (CUP) allowing Simplot (UHB LLC) to store agricultural chemicals at 2708 30th Avenue Northeast in the Northeast Business Park, subject to conditions intended to limit public-safety and environmental risk.

City staff described the permit as primarily a public‑safety measure so the fire department knows what chemicals are stored and where. \"The hazardous material storage areas shall strictly comply with the quantities, materials, and locations as presented in the letter of intent exhibit 3 attached to the application and attached here to as part of the permit,\" staff read as part of the recommended conditions. Staff also recommended that outdoor storage be screened to a minimum of 6 feet (up to 10 feet where storage racking exceeds 6 feet), that any expansion beyond existing buildings require a permit amendment, that hazardous materials be limited to those approved by the fire chief or designee, and that stormwater and final site plans be required for future development.

A letter from adjacent property owners Joseph and Pamela Romantz was read into the record raising concerns about drainage to Livingston Creek and the Souris River, truck traffic, dust mitigation and sight-distance issues at the site access. The Romantz letter said, in part, \"This matter raises significant environmental and safety considerations that warrant a thorough evaluation,\" and asked the commission to carefully consider the issues.

Staff reported it had solicited technical input. The Ward County engineer provided crash‑data and sight‑distance analysis indicating only three reported accidents near the intersection since 2015 and — based on standard stopping‑sight‑distance guidance — concluded there is sufficient stopping sight distance at the county road intersection for the posted speeds. City staff also said the applicant would need to connect to city water to install sprinklers; that connection would require annexation and a separate city‑council action. Staff said the fire inspector (designee of the fire chief) will review and approve the specific chemicals allowed; failure to comply could lead to revocation of the permit.

Commissioner Kibler moved to approve the staff findings and recommendation; Vice Chair Baumann seconded the motion. After discussion and reading of correspondence into the record, the commission approved the conditional use permit on a roll call vote. Conditions include strict adherence to the letter of intent quantities and materials, screening of outdoor storage, fire‑department approval of inventories, stormwater management and final site plan requirements, required sewer and water connections, and an explicit requirement that any expansion beyond existing buildings requires amending the CUP.

The commission’s action authorizes hazardous‑materials storage at the site with the listed conditions; annexation and any utility hookups would follow separate actions at City Council.","The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing Simplot (UHB LLC) to store agricultural/hazardous chemicals at 2708 30th Ave NE, subject to specified conditions including fire-department approval for inventories, screening of outdoor storage, stormwater and site‑plan reviews, and an annexation requirement for water service.",{"_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},6651658,"Commission recommends rezoning at 3050 Highway 52 S to light industrial for construction yard",382,1028000,1410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff&start=1028&end=1410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff/thumbnail_1028000.jpg","/articles/6651658/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Commission-recommends-rezoning-at-3050-Highway-52-S-to-light-industrial-for-construction-yard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651658-42d572b41a32e9f5a702509be6e67b36/orig.mp4?Expires=1773711107&Signature=dygGkI~yQUK1sgYnvvDh8YfmQtuvHso7ZiUhZqVamyjqRe3nrRsglE9ickvRSoDT4Hwu1xtxnbZxuCDFXa6VtVld9FsQYyapH0zAaGKzmnW0FU8wMNFq-tc5p6~xRLNlMi9CuLJO5je6AZNpsAb3~6v8QAZuAocelOV1mhUtgENnVKS9tCCU96b0SufsR8fMCzoAW1ZvSU60SbSFtiGe7wc5Agn19Vt3Mhk11RYKd6dRnD4P2KW4R1ZW2W1~Ljzf4MwjjHagYkmf3Bxy~kbz7JD~kcifbCLr2mvZll1ofyhLRb8FcbdmiJceamtopkE8KudeiJVElLjZZD20~7ICtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission on March 4 recommended approval of a zoning map amendment to change 3050 Highway 52 South from C2 (General Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). City staff said the rezoning would facilitate construction of an office and a lay‑down yard for a construction company; staff also noted that construction activity visible on the site was not a zoning violation.

\"They have begun construction, and this it it would be allowed,\" staff said during the presentation. The staff report explained that while the property currently has work underway, future development would need to conform to M1 standards if the zoning map amendment is approved. Staff recommended approval with no conditions.

Sean Weeks of Ackerman S. Fould represented the applicant and said, \"we concur with the staff summary.\" Commissioner Iverson moved to approve staff findings and recommendation; Commissioner Erickson seconded. The motion carried on a roll call vote.

Staff also explained that required buffer yards, fences and tree rows would be required where the industrial zone abuts existing residential uses.","A rezoning request to change 3050 Highway 52 South from C2 (General Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial) — intended to serve as an office and staging/lay‑down yard for a construction company — was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.",{"_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},6651662,"Commission backs rezoning of 15.06‑acre ETJ parcel east of Minot to light industrial",267,759000,1026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff&start=759&end=1026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff/thumbnail_759000.jpg","/articles/6651662/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Commission-backs-rezoning-of-1506acre-ETJ-parcel-east-of-Minot-to-light-industrial","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651662-0cf274bf2bca6c0451d3065452d44583/orig.mp4?Expires=1773711107&Signature=o38noenGeErq88ydz11ty-OpR7RBGionShhYuDKuCa~2Gn-H8Eo4eM5R11tPsiEZpS6uqoWReoBbIkob9uYNpzDiFNH3JtxIFqf6uUmCn20CyGf9V3BdNrq~IQ0yjYmAEc99r12RHanxy7sn1IphbbMmL8nxG~FnhDmgjkpUh~Cg9ZpMHeHrJ0t20Fvi3o~AslM51lnSqaWcS6gSrJ1s1g8QpYa3mLQUqYK-~SeLbR~HHqaVf-j67mzuhbZWhmQ0C0yDO~gOavxTcXdXXVloQdzd3Swln~BUwF-~TO4TVpiVRatenq7emGuT6laS6zvyt819JHK7dzYvkkULD1svGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot Planning Commission on March 4 voted to recommend that City Council rezone a 15.06‑acre parcel in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction from C2 (General Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial).

City staff presented the case and noted the property is in the ETJ east of Minot, north of Highway 2, and currently vacant. \"It is 15.06 acres,\" staff said when asked about size. Staff told commissioners that the future land‑use map already designates the site as light industrial and recommended approval with no conditions.

No applicant representative or members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during the public hearing. Commissioner Kibler moved to approve the staff findings and recommendation; Commissioner Amick seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote and will be forwarded to City Council for final action.

Staff said future development on the site must conform to M1 standards if rezoned; the commission’s action is a recommendation only.","The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve rezoning of a vacant 15.06‑acre extraterritorial parcel from C2 (General Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial); staff recommended approval with no conditions and no public speakers appeared.",{"_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},6651665,"Planning Commission approves rezoning at 501 E. Central Ave to support brewery expansion",467,260000,727000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff&start=260&end=727","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2499223-a52ada0deb7fc20c6409ace620f3abff/thumbnail_260000.jpg","/articles/6651665/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Planning-Commission-approves-rezoning-at-501-E-Central-Ave-to-support-brewery-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651665-d11d70713018f58390c8401f071d3f01/orig.mp4?Expires=1773711107&Signature=jJwN8U~RqA3QoynZEt7jDlOdFBtM7GLOnE9xaA~SdqLal8dGQHZVNaWr4imlKxsz5FLLwM9ykTD115B~zrywAifjkbN1AbvkDoPTTDXNg4w-9JhITh8UZLFmANXm~u4EKceOJS3gr0GKJPnVkSJC1aPa2zp0u1yuuPNW84Es8POdokdw0sC0W6GPMtNVo0TpVfKxGAqcm274u6SQTacg6p9Y8MYgt9QEi6zUPbNIajmhBEiia3Dq7-oM11urD6VRBAGHWWUN-LSvyfcET0Llr3qve2pFS5x~BU7Z~KGHQQAeG-vsXrzvrBADj0DgRZZ3cx4ijgx4hhj-M5JrFISE-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot Planning Commission on March 4 recommended that City Council approve a zoning map amendment for 501 East Central Avenue, changing the property from C2 (General Commercial) to CBD (Central Business District) to allow adaptive reuse and limited new construction for a brewery tenant.

The change was presented by Dan Falconer, associate planner, who said staff recommended approval. \"Staff finding of fact and recommend approval to the city council for a zoning map amendment from a C2 general commercial to a central business district, CBD, with no conditions,\" Falconer said. Applicant Dylan Davis told the commission he was \"just trying to fix the property up a little bit and just need it to be rezoned to conform.\" Davis said the intent is adaptive reuse of multiple buildings and a small new structure for bathrooms and storage; one auxiliary building at the rear would be demolished because it is \"not able to be rebuilt as it sits.\"

Vice Chair Baumann moved to approve the staff findings and recommendation; Commissioner Kibler seconded the motion. Commissioners thanked the applicant for investing in downtown expansion. The motion carried on a roll call vote.

The rezoning will allow more pedestrian-oriented uses (live music, events, reception space) that the applicant described as part of converting storage buildings into commercial and mixed uses. Staff said the property sits on the eastern fringe of downtown and that CBD is a better fit than C2 for an infill, walkable downtown character.

The commission’s recommendation moves the application to City Council for final action.","The Minot Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning 501 E. Central Ave from C2 (General Commercial) to CBD (Central Business District) to allow adaptive reuse and expansion by an existing brewery; staff recommended approval with no conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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