Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar For Next Week

Energy & Environment Committee Meeting | Tuesday April 25 | 5:00 p.m.

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting on April 26 is canceled.

Featured News

Earth Day at City Hall This Weekend

On April 22, the Wayzata Parks & Trails Board will host an Earth Day event from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. This event will include stories for kids, demonstrations, tree information, a drawing for two potted trees, contests, and more! Click here to:

Sign up for a free tree seedling
Read about the new Champion Tree Contest
Order a native tree to pickup at the event

Hydrant Flushing Begins April 24

The Wayzata Utility Department will be flushing water mains and fire hydrants throughout the city from Monday, April 24 through Friday, May 5, weather permitting. The Utility Department will complete most flushing in the daytime hours, and some locations during night hours, starting at 10:00 p.m. and stopping the following morning at 6:00 a.m.

Visit Wayzata.org/hydrantflushing map and schedule.

city forester looking at a large wayzata tree

Build a Secondary Living Space

Last summer, the City Council approved broad zoning code updates that included the ability for most single-family homeowners to create ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. ADUs are secondary living spaces within, attached to, or separate from the main home. They are also known as guest houses, in-law apartments, or secondary suites. ADUs can provide independent living opportunities for family members of all ages, generate rental income for property owners, and provide more flexibility for changing living situations over time.

If you are interested in creating an ADU on your property please contact Valerie Quarles at vquarles@wayzata.org.

Public Works Updates

Special Event Permits

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT (Location)

August 5 (Sat) Tour de Tonka

Community Development

Click the map below to explore proposed and approved projects and see projects that are now under construction in Wayzata.

pins on a wayzata map. "click here to view map"

Zoning Text Amendments

The City has submitted an application to modify Chapters 902, 916, 917, 919, and 920 of the zoning code in order to bring them into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, correct inconsistencies, and incorporate best practices. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the changes with conditions at their April 3 meeting. The City Council will consider the changes at their May 2 meeting.

For more information, visit the Zoning Study webpage.

1030 Lake St E – Subdivision

Applicant Black Dog Homes has applied for a subdivision at 1030 Lake St E. The parcel currently has one home on it and would be divided into three separate properties for three future homes. The City Council denied the application at their April 18 meeting.

Environmental Review – 565 Ferndale Road W Subdivision

Applicant Whitten Associates has submitted a development application to subdivide the 11.87-acre property at 565 Ferndale Road W into four lots. For the last few months, the project has been subject to environmental review under the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) process. The City Council voted to not require an Environmental Impact Study at their April 18 meeting. This is not an approval or denial of the project itself.

200 Lake St/TCF Building Redevelopment

Applicant Lake West Development has submitted a new application to redevelop the property at 200 Lake St, otherwise known as the former TCF building. The proposed project would include a single mixed-use building with 30 residential units, 28,240 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space, and underground parking. A neighborhood meeting to discuss the project will be held by the applicant on Monday, April 24 from 5:15 to 6:15 at City Hall. The Planning Commission will consider the application at their May 1 meeting.

900 Wayzata Blvd/Wells Fargo Building Redevelopment Design Deviations

Applicant Mithun Enterprises has applied for deviations from the City’s Design Standards for the redevelopment project at 900 Wayzata Blvd approved in 2022. The deviations are for proposed rooftop mechanical equipment on the roofs of the previously approved bank and office buildings. The Planning Commission recommended approval at their April 17 meeting. The City Council will consider the application at their May 1 meeting.

Solar Panels on City Buildings Conditional Use Permit

The Wayzata Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a development application from the applicant, City of Wayzata, to install rooftop solar systems at Wayzata City Hall, Fire Station, and Library at 600 Rice Street East and the Municipal Bar & Grill, Wine & Spirits at 747 Mill Street East. The request is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at each property for rooftop solar.

For info on all development projects, please visit

the development project webpage.

Comments are welcome! Submit feedback to publiccomment@wayzata.org.