Planning Commission, October 12, 2026
Approves PUD rezoning amendment at 1430 Pulaski Road (South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1), passed
What happened
The Buffalo Planning Commission approved the PUD rezoning amendment for Phase 1 of the South Shores on Pulaski development at 1430 Pulaski Road, rezoning from A-1 Agriculture to Planned Unit Development by voice vote, with a custom small-lot ordinance (45- and 55-foot lots) inclu…
- Jurisdiction
- Buffalo, MN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
PUD rezoning amendment at 1430 Pulaski Road (South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1)
Rezoning from A-1 Agriculture to Planned Unit Development via adoption of a custom ordinance for Phase 1 of South Shores on Pulaski, covering 45- and 55-foot lots. Ordinance standards: 25 ft front setback, 30 ft rear, 6 ft side, 15 ft corner side, 450 sf minimum garage, 21 ft garage width, no three-car garages on lots under 50 ft, front entries facing the street, 60 sf porches or stoops, 20 ft maximum driveway width at right-of-way, one shed of no more than 200 sf, no front-yard fencing, and buyer notification. Passed by voice vote; forwarded to council.
- incorporate Planner Grittman's recommendations
- add provision that R1 lots meet R1 standards and the ordinance applies to the 45 and 55 foot lots
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Buffalo Planning Commission approved the PUD rezoning amendment for Phase 1 of the South Shores on Pulaski development at 1430 Pulaski Road, rezoning from A-1 Agriculture to Planned Unit Development by voice vote, with a custom small-lot ordinance (45- and 55-foot lots) inclu…
Key Decisions (4)
PUD rezoning amendment at 1430 Pulaski Road (South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1)
Final PUD for South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1
Final plat for South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1
Preliminary plat and development stage PUD on Lake Boulevard Northwest
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (2)
South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1
Residential
Lake Boulevard Northwest townhomes
Residential
Market Signals (4)
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Housing Demand
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Who Spoke (19)
On the record: a councilmember, 3 commissioners, 2 staff members, the applicant's representative, and 3 members of the public.
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