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Planning Commission, August 10, 2026

Votes on Preliminary plat for Lake Boulevard Northwest townhome development, unanimous

1h 57m18,080 words
117 mentionsmotion to approvevariancesetbackapprovedresidentialland usepublic hearingdeniedzoningplatdensitysubdivisionPUDtabledcommercialconditional useBuffalo, MN
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What happened

The Buffalo Planning Commission approved rear- and front-yard setback variances for a new home at 1731 Kestrel Circle (rear setback of 9.8 feet) subject to staff conditions, on a voice vote.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Buffalo, MN
Governing body
Advisory (makes a recommendation)
Date
August 10, 2026
Decisions
5 zoning decisions
Outcome
Tabled, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (1)

1731 Kestrel Circle

Recommended
3 conditions of approval
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Free sample: decision 1 of 5

Setback variances at 1731 Kestrel Circle

Rear yard setback variance of 9.8 feet (20 feet typically required in Pulaski Lake Shore) and front yard setback of 17.1 feet (25 feet required) for a new single-family home with a ~2,300 sq ft footprint on Lake Pulaski shoreline, PID 103-125-003150. Staff recommended approval with conditions. Approved by voice vote; goes to council next Monday.

  • Narrow driveway to meet 5-foot side setback and 28-foot maximum width
  • permeable pavers installed and maintained per manufacturer specifications
  • applicant install and maintain fire suppression/sprinkler system

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 rear- and front-yard setback variances for a new home at 1731 Kestrel Circle (rear setback of 9.8 feet) subject to staff conditions, on a voice vote.

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Key Decisions (5)

Approved

Setback variances at 1731 Kestrel Circle

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Tabled

Preliminary plat for Lake Boulevard Northwest townhome development

Vote: unanimous
Other

Off-site temporary sign ordinance consideration (Buffalo Lube)

Approved

Ordinance 2026-9 recovery home ordinance amendment

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Amended

Ordinance 2026-11 retreat facility amendment (Chapter 50-61)

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
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Development Activity (1)

Lake Boulevard Northwest townhome development

Residential

Market Signals (3)

Housing Demand

A 28-unit townhome development on constrained R6 lakeshore land faces…

Infrastructure

Lake Boulevard (County Road 35/55) is slated for county reconstruction…

Commercial Demand

Multiple new businesses (Buffalo Lube, Buffalo Food Shop) are seeking…

Who Spoke (11)

StaffApplicantApplicant's RepPublic

On the record: a staff member, the applicant, the applicant's representative, and a member of the public.

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Agenda scorecard

ZoneWire called 4 of 4 land-use forecasts on this agenda.

This season: 8 of 8 (100%) forecasts called in this county.

### **ORDINANCE 2026-9 – CHAPTER 50, RECOVERY RESIDENCES** Staff presented a draft of… subdivision

Case ORDINANCE 2026-9
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1731 Kestrel Circle variance

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1731 Kestrel Circle variance

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1731 Kestrel Circle variance

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XXXX Lake Blvd subdivision

No vote recorded

## **MEMORANDUM** **TO:** Buffalo Mayor and City Council Buffalo Planning Commission… subdivision

No vote recorded

Lake Boulevard subdivision

No vote recorded

County Highway subdivision

No vote recorded

More land-use items (20)

20 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • ### **SUMMARY** As noted previously, staff is supportive of the land use and site plan……
    No vote recorded
  • ## **MEMORANDUM** **Date** : August 3, 2026 **To** : Mayor Downer, Members of the City……
    No vote recorded
  • 9 subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • 19 subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • 20 subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • 9 West Division Street subdivisionCase 25-0123
    No vote recorded
  • ### **Sec subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • ### **Sec subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • ### <u>Variance.</u> Variances are reviewed as to whether there is a unique condition of…
    No vote recorded
  • 3 variance
    No vote recorded
  • 4 variance
    No vote recorded
  • Kestrel Circle variance
    No vote recorded
  • 4 variance
    No vote recorded
  • 6 variance
    No vote recorded
  • 1 site plan
    No vote recorded
  • 3 site plan
    No vote recorded
  • ### **Sec conditional use permit
    No vote recorded
  • ### (2) Off-street loading conditional use permit
    No vote recorded
  • 212 Central Avenue variance
    No vote recorded
  • 212 Central Avenue conditional use permit
    No vote recorded

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