Wayzata Weekly

Public Art, Landscaping, and New Signage - Wayzata Boulevard

Four Key Takeaways were developed from the initial draft of the Wayzata Boulevard Corridor Study.  The categories for each takeaway were: 

• Land Use & Development
• Safety Improvements
• Transportation & Mobility
• Public Realm

Key Takeaway #4: Public Realm

Where does Wayzata begin? While there are a few ways to enter Wayzata, three “gateway” locations are included in the Corridor Study: Wayzata Blvd and Highway 12 (west), Central Ave and Highway 12 (north), and Wayzata Blvd and Bushaway Road (east). The staff has heard from the community that these spots provide an opportunity to welcome visitors and show Wayzata’s unique sense of place and identity. A separate Gateway Plan will be created to achieve this and may include creating public art, improving landscaping, and new signage. 

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Did You Know that Wayzata Has Summer Water Restrictions?

The City of Wayzata has an Ordinance restricting water use between May 1 and September 30, annually.

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Public Works Projects

Read about projects planned for 2023 including pavement rejuvenation, Comcast installations, and more. 

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Special Event Permits

Staff has processed or is processing the following Special Event permits. 

August 5 (Sat) - Tour de Tonka

September 17 (Sun) - Wayzata Car Show (Lake Street)

September 8-10 - James J. Hill Days (Lake Street)

October 28 (Sat) - Boo Bash Dash (Lake Street)

Community Development

Zoning Study Update

The Planning Commission reviewed updates to the City’s fence code and recommended the proposed code for approval with changes. The proposed changes will go in front of the City Council in September. 

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201 Lake St / Westway Condominiums 

Applicant Lowell Zitzloff and family, representing building owner Westway LLC, are proposing to replace the existing building at 201 Lake Street East with a new, 106,000 square foot (three-story) mixed-use building comprised of 38 residential condominium units, 3 commercial condominium units, 3 flex condominium units, and underground parking. The project was previously approved for a PUD Concept Plan and is now up for a PUD General Plan, among other requests. It will be considered at the August 7 Planning Commission meeting. 

Approved - 1030 Lake St 2-Lot Subdivision

Applicant Black Dog Homes has applied for a subdivision of the 1.12-acre property at 1030 Lake St into two lots. They had previously applied for a 3-lot subdivision and were denied. The City Council approved the new application at their July 18 meeting. 

138 Huntington Ave S Variances 

Applicant’s representative Black Dog Homes, on behalf of homeowner John Blank, has submitted a development application to replace the current driveway and support other ongoing home updates at 138 Huntington Ave S. The project requires an impervious surface variance and parking area setback variance. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at their June 26 meeting and the City Council will consider the requests at their August 8 meeting.

374 Ferndale Rd W Variances 

Applicant’s representative Outdoor Perfection, on behalf of owners Mike and Julie Speetzen, has submitted an impervious surface variance application in order to construct a new backyard patio at 374 Ferndale Rd W. The patio would include a pool. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at their June 26 meeting and the City Council will consider the request at their August 8 meeting.

Permits 

Construction of new office building at 950 Wayzata Blvd was issued 7/20

For info on all development projects, please visit

 the development project webpage.

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