9-17-2025
Planning Commission
September 17, 2025
7:00 PM
7071 University Avenue NE
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of the July 16, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Public Hearing
2.Public Hearing to Consider an Interim Use Permit, IUP #25-02, by Brenk Brothers Inc. to allow
the property at 7490 Central Ave NE to be temporarily used for the outdoor storage of a
shipping container.
3.Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance No. 1434 amending Title 6 Zoning and Subdivision
Related to the Public District, Use Definitions and Conditions, and Subdivision Procedures
Other Business
4.Approval of the 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Dates
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 17, 2025 Meeting Type:Planning Commission
Submitted By:Julianne Beberg, Office Coordinator
Title
Approval of the July 16, 2025,Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Background
Attached are the July 16, 2025,
Financial Impact
None
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of theJuly 16, 2025,Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments and Other Resources
July 16,2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Planning Commission
July 16,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Hansencalled the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Pete Borman
Aaron Brom
Mark Hansen
Mike Heuchert
Aaron Klemz
Absent
Ross Meisner
Paul Nealy
Others Present
Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Community Development and HRA Director
Nancy Abts, SeniorPlanner
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approve May 21,2025, Planning Commission Minutes
Motionby Commissioner Bromto approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Klemz.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing
2.Public Hearing to Consider a Special Use Permit, SP #25-03 to Allowan Automobile Service Use
at 6301 Highway 65 NE
Motionby Commissioner Klemzto open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Borman.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously and the public
hearing wasopened at 7:02p.m.
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Planning Commission 7/16/2025 Minutes Page 2
Nancy Abts, Senior Planner, presented a request for a Special Use Permit to operate an automobile
service use at 6301 Highway 65 NE. She provided a history of the site, a site description, the proposal,
and information related to code compliance. She explained that the Special Use Permit would
authorize a specific use and reviewed the details and proposed stipulations of approval. She asked
the Commission to hold the public hearing. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit
with the stipulations and revocation of SP #79-03 and SP #84-15.
Commissioner Borman referenced the screening and asked for more information. Carlos Ortiz,
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applicant, commented that there is a fence bordering the neighborhood, but not along 63. He
stated that they would plan to install a fence and gate.
Commissioner Heuchert requested additional information on parking, and it was confirmed that
vehicles can only be parked on approved hard surfaces. Ms. Abts confirmed that the parking available
at the site meets the requirements of the City Code.
Mr. Ortiz commented that he wants to open a small mechanical shop at the property.
Commissioner Borman asked if there are floor drains to manage the runoff from vehicles. Pedro
Tapia, property owner, commented that there were previously drains that had been covered and will
be restored for this use.
Motion by Commissioner Klemz to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Heuchert.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously and the public
hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
The Commission expressed support for this use of the property.
Motion by Commissioner Heuchert to recommend approval of SP #25-03 to allow an automobile service
use at 6301 Highway 65 NE with stipulations, and revocation of SP #79-03 and SP #84-15. Seconded
by Commissioner Klemz.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Borman to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Brom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Planning Commission 7/16/2025 Minutes Page 3
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Abts, Staff Liaison
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LAND USE APPLICATIONSUMMARY
Item:IUP #25-02 Meeting Date:September 17, 2025
General InformationSpecial Information
Applicant:Building and Zoning History:
Brenk Brothers Inc. 1979 constructed as a warehouse for a
Mike Brenk
vending machine company.
7490 Central Ave NE
1994 purchased by Brenk Brothers Inc.
Fridley, MN 55432
2007 expansion of the facility with vacation
Requested Action:
of drainage and utility easement between lots
Public Hearing to ConsideranInterimUse
2 and 3.
Permit, IUP #25-02,by Brenk Brothers Inc. to
2018 further expansion of the facility.
allow the property at 7490 Central Ave NE to
Legal Description of Property:
be temporarily used for the outdoor storage
Lot 2 Block 1 Kuban Addition
of a shipping container.
Public Utilities:
Existing Zoning:
The property is connected to utilities.
M-1, Light Industrial
Transportation:
Size:
The property has two points of access off Fireside
433,857.6sq. ft.9.96acres
Dr NE and two points of access off Central Ave
Existing Land Use:
NE.
Manufacturing facility
Physical Characteristics:
Surrounding Zoning& Land Use:
The lot is flat with agrove of trees to the north
N:M-1 Light Industrial
and a drainage area to the west.
E:ROW, R-1 One-Family Dwelling District, & R-
Summary of Request:
2 Two-Family Dwelling District
The petitioner, Mike Brenk with Brenk Brothers
S:ROW & R-4 ManufacturedHome Park District
Inc., is requesting approval of an interim use
W:M-1 Light Industrial & B-2 Regional
permit to allow the property to be used
Business
temporarily (up to 3years) for theoutdoor
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
storage of a shipping container.
Existing and Future Land Use Maps designate
Staff Recommendation:
the property as Industrial
City staff recommends approvalof the interimuse
Zoning Ordinance Conformance:
permitrequest, with stipulations.
Section 650.03.4defines and regulates Interim
City Council Action/60 Day Action Date:
Uses. An Interim Use Permit can be issued for
City Council October13, 2025
a temporary use of the property until a date
60 Day Date October 14, 2025
specified within the approval
Staff Report Prepared by Ryan Solberg, City
Manager/HRA Intern
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Written Report
The Request
Mike Brenk from Brenk Brothers Inc. is requesting an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow the property
at 7490 Central Ave NE to be used temporarily, for 3 years maximum, for the outdoor storage of a
shipping container.
Brenk Brothers Inc. manufactures several items whose shipping materials cannot be directly exposed
to the elements. While the business is working to add more indoor storage space, the facility is not
large enough to accommodate all shipping materials at once. Additionally, the company is adding
additional machines, putting an even greater premium on available floor space. The IUP for
outdoor storage of one shipping container to hold these materials as well as some rarely used
devices would allow Brenk Brothers Inc. to meet increasing demand for its products while giving the
company time to plan for further expansion of the facility.
Site Description and History
The subject property is located on the west side of Central Ave north of Fireside Dr. It is zoned M-1,
Light Industrial, as are adjacent properties to the north and west. The property to the west is B-2,
Regional Business, and is occupied by Friendly Chevrolet. The property to the south is zoned R-4,
Manufactured Home Park District, and properties to the east are zoned R-1, One-Family Dwelling
District, and R-2, Two-Family Dwelling District.
The facility was first constructed in 1979 as a
warehouse for a vending machine company. Brenk
Brothers Inc. took over the property in 1994. The
company has expanded the facility twice sincein
2007 and 2018. As part of the 2007 expansion, the
City Council approved a request to vacate a drainage
and utility easement between Lots 2 and 3.
Analysis and Code Requirements
The petitioner notes in their narrative that since
locating in Fridleyto 150 employees
and expanded the facility to its current 100,000
square feet. Recent economic conditions leave the company unable to further expand the facility at
this time. The IUP gives Brenk Brothers Inc. the time and flexibility to add equipment to meet
growing demand for its products while planning for a future expansion project.
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For the interim process, the petitioner plans on
storing a steel shipping container on the north side of
the property. The container would be approximately
would be screened from view on three sides by the
existing grove of trees. The container would be placed
on gravel at the same elevation as the existing
parking lot. Staff findsgravel is an acceptable surface
material due to the short duration permit and the
container.
The petitioner stated that the container will not store
anything with fluids. The Fire Marshall has confirmed
that there should be no fire code issues with the
container or its contentsas presented.
are intended to regulate a use that is presently
acceptable, but that with anticipated redevelopment will not be acceptable in the future. Code lists
the uses allowed by IUP as including:
(1) To allow a use for a temporary period of time until a permanentlocation is obtained or
while the permanent location is under construction;
(2) To allow a use that is presently judged acceptable by the City Council, but that with
anticipated development or redevelopment will not be acceptable in the future or will be
replaced in the future by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective
district;
(3) To allow a use that is season in nature; or
(4) To allow a use for a limited period of time that reasonably uses the property where it is
not reasonable to use it in the manner otherwise provided in the zoning ordinance or
comprehensive plan.
City Code provides general standards for reviewing IUPsin650.03.5.C:
CriteriaAnalysis
The use will notdelay The use will help provide the time needed to allow further
anticipated development or development of the site.
redevelopment of the site;
Adversely impact The comprehensive plan guides the site for Industrial land
implementation of the uses. Outdoor storage in industrial areas is allowed by City
Comprehensive Plan;code under a Conditional Use Permit.
Be in conflict with provisions If approved by the IUP, the use would not otherwise be in
of the city code on an conflict with City code.
ongoing basis;
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Adversely affect the adjacent The use is an extension of the use/business that currently
property, the surrounding exists at 7490 Central Ave N.E. Approving the IUP will
neighborhood, or other uses provide relief for the business until another building
on the property where the use addition can be completed. Properties to the north and
will be located; west are Commercial/Industrial, and the storage will be
screened from residential areas to thesouth and east, so
no adverse impacts are anticipated to the surrounding
neighborhood.
The date or event that will A 3-year period has been established. October 13, 2028,
terminate the use can be is 3 years from the Councilreview date.
identified with certainty;
The use will not impose The use will not impose additional unreasonable costs on
additional unreasonable costs the public.
on the public;
The applicant acknowledges The applicantunderstands.
there is no entitlement to
future re-approval of the IUP;
The applicant agrees to any The applicant understands.
conditions the Council deems
appropriate for the use.
Staff findthat the application meets the standards for issuing an IUP.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommendthe Planning Commission hold a public hearing for InterimUse Permit, IUP#25-
02.
Staff further recommendapproval of the InterimUse Permit, IUP#25-02for a maximum three-year
period expiring on October 13, 2028, subject to stipulations.
Stipulations
Staff recommendthat if the special use permit is approved, the following stipulations be attached.
1.The Interim Use Permit, IUP #25-02 will expire if the interim use ceases operation for a
continuous period of at least one year or three years from the date of Council approval.
2.The petitionershall be limited to enclosed storage within one shipping container, not to
exceed 350 square feet in size.
3.The shipping container shall be located only in the location identified on the approved site
plan and shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition so as to allow adequate
circulation throughout the property.
4.The shipping container shall be screened from public view through the use of existing
vegetation and foliage on the propertyand in accordance with CodeChapter635Screening.
Any removal or substantial thinning of said vegetation that results in diminished screening
may require supplemental screening as determined by City staff.
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5. Enclosed storage within the shipping container shall comply with the Minnesota State Fire
Code and shall be subject to review and approval by the City Fire Marshal.
Attachments
1. application, narrative and drawings
2. Public Hearing notice to paper and properties within 350ft
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:October 17, 2025 Meeting Type:Planning Commission
Submitted By:Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Community Development Director
Nancy Abts, Senior Planner
Title
Public Hearing to Consider OrdinanceNo. 1434amendingTitle 6 Zoning and Subdivision Related to
the Public District, Use Definitions and Conditions, and Subdivision Procedures
Background
In May 2025,the City Council adopted a new Title 6, Zoning and Subdivision. The ordinance has been
in effect since July 1, 2025.
addressed.
As a first annual update, staff have identified a handful of areas of the new ordinance needing to be
modified. These changes are in response to experiences using the code for several months and in
responding to requests from potential future land uses.
Subdivision Procedures
In the process of combining zoning and subdivision into a single title, procedures for processing Final
Plats were not carried over. These procedures are being reintroduced into the title.
Use Definitions and Conditions of Approval
Reorganizing principal and accessory uses into tables from their previous text-based lists has made the
overall code easier to administer. This translation also introduced some uncertainty about how to treat
previously-unspecified use/district relationships. Now, changes to the use table are proposed to clarify
, and to update the
classification of Hospitals from Permitted to Conditional.
Changes to the Motor Vehicle Sales and Rental Chapter are proposed to add a minimum lot size of
one acre, and to clarify the lot area to be used in determinizing minimum building size.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Care Facilities are distinguished from Hospitals through revisions to therespectivedefinitionsand use
standards. They are identified as a Conditional Use in Business Districts, to match their treatment in
Residential districts.
Public District
The Public District is updated to add provisions for rezoning property to this zoning district, if it is
purchased by a government entity other than the City of Fridley.
Financial Impact
Absorbed and Planning Budget
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning Commission hold a Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 1434
Attachments and Other Resources
Draft Ordinance 1434
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Ordinance No. 1434
Amending the City of Fridley Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Related to the
Public District, Use Definitions and Conditions, and Subdivision Procedures
The City Council of the City of Fridley does ordain, after review, examination and staff
recommendation that the City of Fridley Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance be amended
as follows:
Section 1
The following definitions under Section 601.03 Use Definitions are amended to read as
follows:
Care Facility. A facility licensed by the state which provides meals, lodging, and
services on a regular basis, such as personal services, 24-hour supervision, social
activities, and/or nursing care to two or more individuals who require assistance.
Care facilities include facilities such as assisted living, nursing homes, rest homes,
and convalescent care. This use does not include in-home residential care
facilities or hospitals.
Care Facility, Residential. An in-home residential facility in a residential zoning
district that is licensed by the state which provides primarily nonmedical care to
individuals who are in need of personal assistance to manage the activities of daily
life or for the protection of the individual. The number of people allowed in each
facility is dictated by state statute with either groups of six or few persons or groups
between seven 16 persons.
Hospital. An institution open to the public and/or owned and operated by a unit
of government, in which sick or injured persons receive medical, surgical or
psychiatric treatment which may include inpatient care or overnight
accommodations.
Public Building or Use. A building or use which is owned or managed by a public
entity to serve the community. Schools and hospitals are a separate use as
otherwise defined.
Section 2
Paragraph 2 of Section 612.05 District Standards is amended to read as follows:
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2. P Public Facilities District
(a) The P District includes such land areas, waterways and water areas which are
owned, controlled, regulated, used or proposed to be used by the City of Fridley
or other governmental body.
(b) Land within the P District is automatically designated at the time of land
acquisition by the City of Fridley for the principal public uses set forth in this
Chapter. Land may be designated P District under the Ordinance Amendment
procedures of this title.
(c) Upon removal of public use, land within the P District automatically reverts back
to the original zoning that was on the property prior to the acquisition for such
use.
(d)(b) All lot requirements and setbacks for uses in this District must be comparable
to other similar uses that are allowed in other districts.
(e)(c) Building Requirements
(1) All building requirements for uses in this District will be comparable to
other similar uses that are allowed in other districts.
Section 3
Section 612.03 Non-Residential District Principal Uses
Table 1 is amended as follows:
Commercial Industrial Public
Use
Standards
M-O
Principal Use
B-1 B-2 M-1 M-2 M-3 P
Reference
(S-3)
Type
Residential
Group Living
Care facility PS C PS C See Chapter
620
Continuum of
C C
care facility
Lodging
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Commercial Industrial Public
Use
Standards
M-O
Principal Use
B-1 B-2 M-1 M-2 M-3 P
Reference
(S-3)
Type
Hotel or motel PS See Chapter
620
Community Services
Clinic P P
Daycare center PS PS See Chapter
620
Funeral home PS PS See Chapter
620
Hospital C C C See Chapter
620
Museum/art P P P
gallery
Place of PS PS See Chapter
assembly 620
Public use C C C C C C PS See Chapter
620
Sacred PS PS See Chapter
community 620
School, P
college/
vocational/
business
Public school, P P P
elementary,
middle, or
secondary
Private school, P P
elementary,
middle, or
secondary
Section x.
Section 620 Principal Use Standards is hereby amended as follows:
620.17 Care Facility
1. Any care facility must have direct access to a collector or higher classification street.
2. On-street parking to meet the needs of this use is prohibited.
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3. The site must contain a minimum of 150 square feet of usable open space per
resident, consisting of outdoor seating areas, gardens or recreational facilities. Public
parks or plazas within 300 feet of the site may be used to meet this requirement.
620.xx Hospital
1. Any hospital must have direct access to a collector or higher classification street.
2. On-street parking to meet the needs of this use is prohibited.
3. The use must provide proof of all applicable state, federal, and other governmental
licensing agency approvals.
620.xx Public Use
1. The use must serve the community.
2. The use must be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The use must conform with the surrounding neighborhood.
4. Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping must be provided in
accordance with the Screening chapter of this code.
620.26 Motor Vehicle Sales or Rental
1. Minimum lot size is one acre.
2. A minimum building floor area of 20 percent of the lot area
must be devoted to the related motor vehicle sales or rental use.
3. On lots with multi-tenant buildings, the individual parking demand of all uses
must be met. The spots for the motor vehicle sales or rental use must be shown
on a parking plan and identified with signage on site.
4. A fire lane must be maintained around the perimeter of the entire building.
5. The outdoor sales or display area must not interfere with circulation in any
required parking, loading, maneuvering or pedestrian area.
6. The outdoor sales or display area must conform to the principal building setback
requirements of the applicable zoning district.
7. Junk vehicles are prohibited.
Section x.
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Section x. Effective Date and Term
This Ordinance shall become effective on passage and publication.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley on this __ day of _____,
2025.
________________________________
Dave Ostwald - Mayor
Attest:
____________________________
Melissa Moore - City Clerk
First reading:
Second reading:
Summary Publication:
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 17, 2025 Meeting Type:Planning Commission
Submitted By:Julianne Beberg, Community Development Specialist
Title
Approval of the 2026,Planning Commission Meeting Dates
Background
Approval of the 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Dates
Financial Impact
None
Recommendation
Approval of the 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Dates
Attachments and Other Resources
2026Planning Commission Meeting DatesSee below
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026
July15, 2026
August 19, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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