Shakopee board approves exterior storage, a 115-ft telecom monopole and a vehicle-repair CUP

The Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals approved three conditional-use permits at its June 4 meeting.

Exterior storage (4500 Valley Industrial Boulevard South): The board approved resolution PC2026-014, allowing Associated Mechanical Contractors (Ames Asset Management/Associated Mechanical) to use approximately two acres of a 6‑acre I‑2 site for exterior storage of equipment, vehicles and construction materials, and to expand parking. Staff said the plan complies with city code section 151.007K and recommended four conditions, including limiting storage to the designated areas on the April 22, 2026 site plan, complying with an engineering memo dated May 18, 2026, installing landscaping per the plan, and obtaining required permits. Commissioner Vanderine moved, Commissioner Foresight seconded, and the board approved the resolution by roll call, 6–0.

Telecommunications tower (7700 County Road 101 E): The board adopted resolution PC2026-015 approving a conditional-use permit for a 115‑foot monopole (105‑foot tower plus a 10‑foot lightning rod) on property owned by Stage Coach LLC. Buell Consulting applied on behalf of Towers LLC; Verizon Wireless is expected to be the first carrier and the tower is designed to allow future collocations. Justin Gartner, representing the tower company, told commissioners the project was scheduled for 2027 but could be accelerated if carriers move sooner. The approval includes conditions to comply with site plans dated April 20, 2026, coordinate with Shakopee public utilities (including underground service and easement work), and obtain building and electrical permits. The motion to approve passed with one abstention recorded (Commissioner Foresight).

Vehicle repair (1515 Maris Street): The board approved resolution PC2026-017 allowing Royal Imports to relocate from Cannon Falls and operate a passenger-vehicle repair shop at 1515 Maris Street in an I‑1 zone. Applicant Oscar Brady said the business has operated since about 2015–2016 and currently employs three people. The operation will be limited to passenger vehicles (no semis) and the site plan includes three vehicle lifts and customer parking. Commissioner Foresight moved the resolution and the board approved it 6–0.

All three permits were approved with conditions requiring compliance with site plans and standard permitting and utility coordination. The Planning Commission portion of the evening also opened and continued a public hearing on a planned-unit development amendment for 1300 Crossings Boulevard to a later date.