Planning Commission, May 11, 2026
Approves Conditional use permit for oversized detached garage at 1721 Pulaski Road, unanimous
What happened
The Buffalo Planning Commission approved the rezoning of a 3.7-acre parcel on Settlers Parkway (PID 103-271-000010) from R1 single-family residential to B4 general business, on a voice vote with one abstention, to enable a future Due North car wash.
- Jurisdiction
- Buffalo, MN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (5)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings2228 Longhorn Lane
RecommendedSettlers Parkway, PID 103-271-000010, Buffalo
RecommendedCounty Outdoor Storage
Recommended1721 Pulaski Road
Recommended2118 Lake Pulaski Drive
RecommendedMeeting Summary
The Buffalo Planning Commission approved the rezoning of a 3.7-acre parcel on Settlers Parkway (PID 103-271-000010) from R1 single-family residential to B4 general business, on a voice vote with one abstention, to enable a future Due North car wash.
Key Decisions (6)
Preliminary plat and variance at 2118 Lake Pulaski Drive
Conditional use permit for home massage business at 2228 Longhorn Lane
Conditional use permit for oversized detached garage at 1721 Pulaski Road
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (6)
Due North car wash at Settlers Parkway
Commercial
Utility outdoor storage at 2852 County Road 12 North
Infrastructure
Lot split for two single-family homes at 2118 Lake Pulaski Drive
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Existing Buff & Glow car wash owners objected to a…
Infrastructure
Buffalo's new industrial park is limited to four sellable lots…
Housing Demand
New Minnesota legislation limits cities from requiring HOAs as a…
Who Spoke (15)
On the record: 2 staff members, 2 applicants, and 2 members of the public.
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