Nov. 9th, 2026 Special PCBOA Meeting

The City of Nisswa, Minnesota, Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment held a special meeting on November 9, 2026. The board considered conditional use permit application 025-26 for a 2,400-square-foot addition to an existing commercial building and a 4,000-square-foot accessory structure at 24428 Smiley Road, in the highway business zoning district. The city staff report noted that proposed building heights, setbacks, and impervious coverage comply with ordinance limits; the existing stormwater basin exceeds the stated required capacity. Staff recommended clarifying in the drainage plan how runoff will be directed to the basin. Public Works also called for a water meter at the facility if one is not already installed, to monitor sewage generation associated with the expansion.

The board approved a motion recommending approval of the conditional use permit application; the transcript does not specify additional approval conditions. Members discussed that construction had begun before issuance of a land use permit and the applicant’s explanation that seasonal constraints and winter weather drove the schedule. Staff and members said they would look into whether the city should create an ordinance-based pathway for limited early foundation work. The applicant was advised to apply for the land use permit and follow up with Public Works about the water meter. No procurement activity was identified.