The Wayzata Planning Commission is a seven-member advisory body appointed by the Wayzata City Council. It reviews land-use and development applications and makes recommendations to the council.
The commission holds public hearings on proposed zoning changes, variances, conditional use permits and subdivisions. Its work is guided by Wayzata’s zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan, design standards and subdivision regulations. The City Council makes the final decisions on matters requiring council approval.
The articles below are Wayzata.com reporting tagged Wayzata Planning Commission. The listing updates as additional reporting is tagged.
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Wayzata Voters to Elect Two City Council Members Today
Four candidates are seeking two Wayzata City Council seats in the November 3, 2026 election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Wayzata City Council Race Draws Four Candidates
Four candidates have filed to run for two seats on the Wayzata City Council in the November 3, 2026, general election. The candidates are incumbent Councilmembers Molly MacDonald and Dan Koch, along with challengers David Struck and Adam Elg. Struck serves on the Charter Commission, and Elg is part of the Planning Commission. The two…
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Subdivision Proposal on Gleason Lake Road Delayed as Developer Seeks Time to Address Neighborhood Concerns
WAYZATA — A proposed subdivision at 190 Gleason Lake Road and 121 Gleahaven Road will return to the Wayzata City Council next month after the developer requested additional time to work with nearby residents and address concerns raised during the review process. During a recent council meeting, city officials noted that the applicant’s attorney had requested the…
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Wayzata Council Moves to Approve Controversial Variance at 617 Park Street East
WAYZATA — Despite a Planning Commission recommendation to deny the request, the Wayzata City Council voted 4–1 on May 20 to move forward with approving a variance for a home under construction at 617 Park Street East. Councilmember Molly MacDonald cast the only vote against the measure. The variance relates to a one-foot encroachment by roof…
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Wayzata City Council Denies Ferndale Bluffs Subdivision Amid Intense Debate on Road Design, Environmental Impact, and Legal Concerns
WAYZATA, MN — The Wayzata City Council voted 3-2 to deny the proposed Ferndale Bluffs subdivision at 565 Ferndale Road West on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, following a lengthy and contentious discussion that raised critical issues about the proposed road’s impact on the neighborhood, its compliance with city codes, and the potential legal ramifications of the…
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Wayzata Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Landmark Redevelopment at 200 Lake Street East—with Condition
Wayzata, MN – The Wayzata Planning Commission has voted to recommend approval of Lake West Development’s proposal to redevelop the long-vacant TCF Bank site at 200 Lake Street East, with a key condition: the building’s massing breaks must be brought into compliance with city design standards. At a well-attended public hearing on March 18, commissioners…
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Lake West Development to Present Landmark Wayzata Plan at March 24 Public Hearing
After years of debate and multiple redevelopment proposals, Lake West Development and owner Curt Fretham will present their latest vision for the Landmark Wayzata project at a public hearing before the Planning Commission on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The project, proposed for the former TCF headquarters at 200 Lake Street East, has…
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Wayzata Moves Forward with Updates to Design Standards and Zoning Ordinance
The Wayzata City Council has approved the first reading of Ordinance 847, introducing amendments to the city’s design standards and zoning ordinance. The proposed updates, which follow a comprehensive rewrite in 2021, aim to clarify regulations, enhance administrative efficiency, and refine existing urban design principles. City officials noted that after three years of implementing the…
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Wayzata Planning Commission Chair Larissa Stockton Announces Resignation
Larissa Stockton, Chair of the Wayzata Planning Commission, has announced her resignation, effective at the end of the year. In a letter addressed to her colleagues, City Manager Jeffrey Dahl, and other city officials, Stockton reflected on her five years of service on the Commission, including two as Chair. “It has been a privilege to…
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Condo Conversion Faces Denial as Wayzata City Council Expresses Concerns Over Promenade Leasing Efforts
The Wayzata City Council voted 4-1 to instruct staff to draft a resolution for the denial of an application submitted by Presbyterian Homes on Tuesday, January 9th. The proposal sought to convert the former Lunds & Byerly’s retail space at the Promenade’s Superior Block into loft-style condominiums. City Staff is expected to present findings of…
