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Commission recommends approval for variance allowing larger accessory barn on 70‑acre Rum River parcel

2366588 · February 20, 2025
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Summary

The Oak Grove Planning Commission voted Feb. 20 to recommend that the City Council approve a variance permitting additional accessory buildings and greater accessory square footage on a roughly 70‑acre parcel on Rum River Boulevard NW owned by Lisa and Michael Hovind.

The Oak Grove Planning Commission voted Feb. 20 to recommend that the City Council approve a variance permitting additional accessory buildings and greater total accessory square footage for a large parcel on Rum River Boulevard NW owned by Lisa and Michael Hovind.

The commission’s motion, made by Commissioner Farah and seconded by Commissioner Hall, passed unanimously. The commission’s approval will be transmitted to the City Council for final action; the commission and staff said they will tidy application exhibits and include findings about future subdivision impacts in the record.

Why it matters: The applicants requested an exception to the city’s accessory-building limitations for lots…

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