Minot Planning Commission 7/14/26 at 5:30 p.m.

The City of Minot Planning Commission held a meeting on July 14, 2026, addressing several zoning and land development issues with significant procurement and development implications. Key procurement-related discussions included a zoning map amendment for the Minot Soccer Association to build a $6.5 million indoor soccer facility, with considerations of traffic and infrastructure impacts. The commission also reviewed preliminary plats and zoning amendments for residential and industrial developments, including a land swap to facilitate industrial growth and residential expansion. A major portion of the meeting focused on comprehensive text amendments to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO), covering regulations for data centers, residential setback reductions to encourage affordable housing, removal of foundation planting requirements for commercial properties, elimination of most parking minimums for commercial uses to promote development flexibility, expanded allowances for accessory dwelling units, and the establishment of a new row home zoning district to increase housing density. The commission also debated the removal of parkland dedication fees, ultimately recommending maintaining the current fee structure to support park development and maintenance. Motions were passed on all these items, reflecting a balance between encouraging development and preserving community amenities. The meeting concluded with no miscellaneous items and adjournment.