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Goodhue County planning commission tables countywide PUD text amendment after township pushback
Summary
After a lengthy debate and township representatives pressing for more time, the Planning Advisory Commission tabled a proposed text amendment to allow Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) as a conditional use in commercial‑recreation districts; a motion to deny the change failed when commissioners produced a split vote.
The Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission on Oct. 21 debated a proposed text amendment to the county Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances that would allow Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) as a conditional use in commercial‑recreation districts. The amendment would apply to all five county parcels currently zoned for commercial recreation and would allow separately owned PUD units that can be sold, leased, or rented.
County planning staff summarized outreach and research, saying Cannon Falls and Hay Creek townships raised no objections, Mineola Township opposed the sale/ownership model, Florence Township asked for more time to study implications, and Vasa Township did not respond. Staff cited Cook County and Winona County examples and…
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