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Planning commission recommends vacating right‑of‑way and approves four‑lot split for Eagle Drive parcel
Summary
On Feb. 11, 2026 the Sandstone Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council vacate a platted right‑of‑way that divides parcel 45.5218.000 and approved a lot split application from 100 Eagle Drive, LLC to create four residential parcels of 38,250 sq ft each; the applicant said he plans affordable single‑family homes.
The City of Sandstone Planning Commission on Feb. 11, 2026 voted unanimously to recommend the City Council vacate a platted right‑of‑way on Block 7 of Sandstone Townsite Company’s Third Addition (parcel 45.5218.000) and to approve a lot split application for that same parcel into four lots of 127.5 by 300 feet (38,250 square feet each).
Chair Randy Riley opened public hearings on both items. Staff reported the City does not maintain infrastructure in the platted right‑of‑way and that, if vacated, the divided parcel would become one undivided parcel owned by 100 Eagle Drive, LLC, with Todd Rothe serving as manager. Rothe said at the hearing that he has cleared portions of the property, evaluated development options and believes housing is an appropriate use, adding that he intends the homes to be affordable and may build them himself or partner with a developer.
Public notices were placed in the North Pine County News and mailed to property owners within 350 feet; no written public comments were received. Staff also confirmed a 60‑day statutory review extension under Minn. Stat. § 15.99, subd. 3(f) extended the initial review deadline from Feb. 16, 2026 to April 17, 2026.
Commissioners discussed applicable subdivision and lot‑split code requirements, including City Code 161.05(3) (lot‑split procedures and when Director waivers may apply). The commission closed both hearings and recorded unanimous votes (5-0) to recommend Council approval of the right‑of‑way vacation and to approve the lot split; final approvals and any required recording will occur at the City Council level.
Next step: The commission’s recommendations and the lot‑split approval will be forwarded to the City Council for final action; the written application lists the parcel as located at “XXX Eagle Drive” (address not specified in the application materials provided at the meeting).
