Planning Commission August 2026

The Sherburne County Planning Commission held a meeting on August 24, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on land use permits and zoning changes. The commission reviewed and approved an interim use permit for Cater Garden LLC to establish a 1-megawatt solar farm, including conditions related to emergency access and screening vegetation. They also considered a rezoning request for a parcel near Van Lake from General Rural to Shoreline Residential, consistent with the county's comprehensive plan. Additionally, the commission discussed an interim use permit for Brent Bar's haunted trail event, addressing operational, security, noise, and parking concerns, and recommended approval with updated conditions including a new driveway and event dates. The meeting concluded with a presentation of the newly adopted county zoning ordinance available online and distribution of township-specific zoning maps. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the solar farm project and event permits involve future procurement and operational contracts.