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Planning Commission 6/25/26 at 5:30 p.m.
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Conditional Use Permit Approved for Bed and Breakfast and Tea House
The planning commission considered a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast and tea house at 110 4th Avenue Northwest. The property is zoned RM (medium density residential) with adjacent commercial, industrial, and multi-family zones. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including screening of outdoor storage, submission of a final site plan meeting permit conditions, compliance with primary (bed and breakfast) and secondary (tea house) use requirements, and a one-year timeframe for substantial construction. The applicant owns an adjacent parking lot providing ample parking, exceeding minimum requirements. The commission approved the permit with staff recommendations.
Planning Commission Approves Interim Use Permit for Temporary Worker Housing
The planning commission considered an interim use permit for temporary worker housing. Staff recommended approval with conditions including specific start and end dates for the permit period each year. The permit is set to renew automatically annually, running from April 1st to November 30th. Concerns were raised about potential nuisance, but staff noted the low chance due to the industrial and heavy commercial surroundings. The permit can be revoked by the commission for municipal code violations. The property is city-owned land acquired for flood control, with plans for future park infrastructure integration. The permit is structured to renew automatically annually, from April 1st to November 30th, with staff recommending approval and the commission discussing the conditions for renewal and termination.
Commission Recommends Negotiating ETJ Boundary Shift for Boys and Girls Ranch Property
The planning commission discussed the potential adjustment of extraterritorial (ETJ) zoning jurisdiction boundaries between Minot and Burlington, concerning a parcel owned by the Boys and Girls Ranch. Currently, the property is bisected by a 30-66 foot right-of-way, falling under three different jurisdictional authorities (Minot ETJ, Burlington ETJ, and Ward County). This multi-jurisdictional status complicates development efforts. Staff recommended moving the affected properties entirely into Burlington's jurisdiction, as Burlington provides water, sewer, and emergency services to the area. Burlington's Planning Commission has already recommended this to their City Council. The commission passed a motion recommending that the Minot City Council appoint two members to negotiate with Burlington City Council regarding the orderly relocation of the ETJ boundary to consolidate the Boys and Girls Ranch property under a single zoning authority.
Planning Commission Upholds Staff Interpretation on Setback Requirements, Denying Garage Placement
The planning commission heard an appeal regarding an administrative decision concerning setback requirements for a manufactured home and a detached garage at 5309 Zahara Drive. Staff upheld the decision to deny the garage placement due to a 25-foot front setback requirement from the ultimate street right-of-way, which the current placement violates. The property is zoned MH (Manufactured Home district) but is platted like a single-family lot, requiring adherence to R1 standards. Confusion arose due to past inconsistent enforcement of setbacks in the subdivision, with some residents measuring from the curb instead of the property line. Staff presented options including abandoning the garage, attempting to make the road private (complex due to county/township jurisdiction and HOA status), or seeking a variance (deemed not applicable). The commission ultimately voted to affirm staff's decision, denying the garage placement. A motion to amend to have city planners work with the developer on a solution for this specific lot was debated but ultimately withdrawn. The appeal process allows property owners to challenge staff interpretations, and the commission's role is to determine if staff correctly applied the code.
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