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Cannon Falls planners discuss allowing partial gravel driveways for large lots
Summary
Planning commissioners discussed a proposed amendment to the city driveway ordinance to allow partial gravel driveways for larger “estate” lots in Timber Ridge and similar areas; no formal action was taken because the meeting lacked a quorum.
CANNON FALLS, Minn. — Planning commissioners discussed a proposed change to the city driveway ordinance that would allow partial gravel driveways for large, rural-style lots, but took no formal action because a quorum was not present.
The discussion centered on Timber Ridge estate lots, where developer representatives asked the commission to permit a paved surface only at driveway ends and in the public right of way, with gravel for the long middle portions of the drive. “We were looking for a variance for gravel driveways,” said Mark Soscar, representing Timber Ridge and GMH Land. Commissioners and staff emphasized the need to balance stormwater protection, runoff control and dust mitigation for neighboring properties.
John, a city staff member, told…
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