Wayzata Weekly

City Calendar For Next Week

There are no scheduled public meetings the week of May 8.

Featured News

The Step to It Challenge Starts Today! a photo of a family at a Twins Game

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Metro Transit Route 645 Update

Effective June 17 Metro Transit will be restoring the Route 645 service to Wayzata that was reduced this past December. Service being restored includes:

- Service between Wayzata and Mound

- Weekday midday service to Wayzata

- Saturday and Sunday service to Wayzata

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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.

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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 approved the first reading of the Ordinance at their May 2 meeting.

For more information, visit the Zoning Study webpage.

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 was held by the applicant on Monday, April 24 from 5:15 to 6:15 at City Hall. The Planning Commission recommended denial of 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 16 meeting.

Solar Panels on City Buildings Conditional Use Permit

The Wayzata City Council will 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. The development application will reviewed at the May 16 City Council meeting.

Tree Preservation Ordinance Update

The City of Wayzata is applying for a Zoning Text Amendments to Chapter 936 - Tree Preservation and Chapter 918 - Fencing/Screening. In October 2022, the City adopted amendments to Chapters 519, 710, and 936 of the Zoning Ordinance to help ensure the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the City’s trees. Through the implementation and enforcement of the new amendments, staff has discovered that additional updates are needed to help with the implementation and enforcement of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 936, as intended. The development application will reviewed at the May 16 City Council meeting

Permits

New home at 161 Ferndale Rd S

For info on all development projects, please visit

the development project webpage.

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