Minutes - Planning Commission - 03/26/2026

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Motion by Commissioner R. Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Musgrove, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners R. Bauer, Musgrove, and Lubarski. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner N. Bauer. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMISSION BUSINESS 6.01: Public Hearing: Consider a Conditional Use Permit for Indoor Commercial Recreation for D-BAT Baseball and Softball Academy at 8252 147th Lane NW, Suite 700 Public Hearing Chairperson Gengler called the public hearing to order at 6:32 p.m. Presentation City Planner Martin presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) as presented. Citizen Input Ryan Hanson, applicant, 13700 Riverview Dr NW, Elk River MN 55330, commented that this is a nationally run franchise with three locations in Minnesota. He believed the parking is overestimated, so there should be more than enough parking. Chair Gengler asked if this location would plan to host parties and whether that would impact parking. Mr. Hanson replied that there would be a party room that could have about 15 people. He noted that birthday parties tend to be for younger families. Commissioner Musgrove believed that there was another location in Brooklyn Park or Brooklyn Center, which is no longer there. She asked if this would be similar in size. Mr. Hanson replied that there has not been this business in one of those communities, but sometimes a club team will have a facility of this nature. Commissioner Musgrove commented that this will be an amenity for people in the community. She asked if high schoolers would come on their own or as a team. Mr. Hanson confirmed that they will be promoting to the high schools, as there could be an opportunity to have additional space in the fall or spring seasons. He stated that his older children played club sports, and they want to provide the opportunity for kids to practice. Planning Commission/ March 26, 2026 Page 2 of 7