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City of Apple Valley
July 1, 2026, Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of Apple Valley, Dakota County,
Minnesota, held July 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Apple Valley Municipal Center.
Present: Kurtz, Scanlan, Schindler, Mahowald, Sandahl, and Prewitt
Absent: Hlas
City staff members present were: Community Development Director Benetti, City Attorney Hills,
Planner Stroeing, and Department Assistant Vincent.
1. Call to Order
Chair Kurtz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approve Agenda
Chair Kurtz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. – None.
Motion: of Schindler, seconded by Scanlan, approving the agenda. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion: of Scanlan seconded by Schindler, approving the minutes of April 1, 2026, regular
meeting. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
4. Public Hearings
A. Text Amendment to Planned Development No. 703 to allow additional ground signage in
Zone 6.
Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing.
Planner Stroeing provided a brief presentation.
Chair Kurtz agreed that the request seemed reasonable given the new address assigned for the
addition.
The applicant, Pamela Belz, was present for questions.
Commissioner Scanlan asked if all the units were assisted living.
Ms. Belz stated that the new phase will have 75 independent living apartments, which are all fully
reserved.
With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing.
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Motion: of Scanlan, seconded by Schindler, to recommend approval of an ordinance
amending Article 28, Planned Development no. 703 to allow additional ground
signage in Zone 6 under specific conditions outlined in the staff report. Ayes - 6 -
Nays - 0.
6. Land Use/Action Items
None
7. Other Business
The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m. The
next City Council meeting is Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Community Development Director Benetti shared that a discussion regarding a data center
moratorium is planned for the July 9, 2026, City Council meeting.
8. Adjourn
Motion: of Schindler, seconded by Scanlan, to adjourn. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Breanna Vincent, Department Assistant
Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on July 15, 2026.
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