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Commission recommends rezoning 3424 Oak Street to general commercial, with council review to follow
Summary
The planning commission recommended approval of a rezoning and future land use map amendment for 3424 Oak Street to general commercial; commissioners discussed whether TN2 zoning might be preferable to avoid allowing cannabis dispensaries near residential areas. City Council will consider the rezoning on Oct. 6.
The Brainerd Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning and future land use amendment for 3424 Oak Street, a request that would change the parcel’s designation to general commercial to allow an office/retail building for Jacobson Excavating.
Director Cranley said the site is adjacent to other general commercial parcels at the corner of Oak Street and Highway 25, noted the fire marshal’s preliminary turnaround requirements, and reported MDOT comment letters. Staff recommended general commercial to avoid creating a spot zone and because adjacent parcels already have that designation.
Some commissioners questioned whether a TN2 (neighborhood commercial) designation might better guard against potential future cannabis dispensary uses near residential properties; staff clarified the city currently allows two microbusiness retail registrations and said changing that cap would require council action. After opening a public hearing (no speakers), the commission moved and approved the rezoning recommendation; the item is scheduled for City Council review on October 6.
