Board of Adjustment and Appeals/Planning Commission, August 6, 2026

The City of Shakopee's Board of Adjustment and Appeals/Planning Commission held a meeting on August 6, 2026, primarily to consider a public hearing on proposed amendments to city code sections related to cannabis cultivation and manufacturing in the Highway Business B1 zoning district. The proposal sought to allow indoor cannabis cultivation up to 5,000 square feet and manufacturing uses in the B1 district, which currently permits such uses only in industrial zones (I1 and I2). The applicants, representing a cannabis microbusiness, explained their need to cultivate cannabis onsite due to supply shortages and detailed plans for odor control, security, and compliance with state regulations. City staff recommended denial of the amendments, citing conflicts with the city's comprehensive plan, potential incompatibility with adjacent residential and commercial uses, and concerns about setting a precedent that could lead to industrial uses proliferating in the B1 district. After discussion, the commission voted to recommend denial of the proposed ordinance amendments. No other procurement or contracting matters were addressed during the meeting.