Board of Adjustment and Appeals/Planning Commission, May 7, 2026

The City of Shakopee held a joint meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals and the Planning Commission on May 7, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a conditional use permit for Drop Shot Pickle Ball LLC to install up to four outdoor pickle ball courts and an outdoor patio at 11000 Shakopee Town Square. The board discussed noise, lighting, privacy, and traffic concerns raised by nearby residents and agreed to require specialized acoustic fencing and landscaping as conditions of approval. Additionally, the board approved a conditional use permit for exterior storage at 1555 Mara Street for BIFs, with conditions limiting storage to licensed vehicles and requiring maintenance of landscaping. The Planning Commission also approved additional signage for Canterbury Park, including a freestanding electronic message board, and recommended expanding the entertainment overlay district to include more properties associated with Canterbury Park. Motions to approve these items passed unanimously, with conditions to ensure compliance with city codes and operational controls.