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<br />Planning & Zoning Board <br />February 11, 2026 <br />Page 6 <br />Mr. Vojtech motioned to close the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. Motion was seconded by <br />Mr. Evenson. <br />Mr. Wipperfurth motioned to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment with staff <br /> recommendations. Motion was seconded by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 6 – 0. <br />7.DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A.Lyngblomsten PUD Amendment #4 Mixed Use Concept <br />Mr. Grochala presented the staff report. <br />Lyngblomsten is considering a new proposal for the fiveacre commercial corner. They <br />intend to seek approvals for a fourstory mixeduse building that would include <br />firstfloor commercial space with independent living units on the upper floors. This <br />concept would require an amendment to the existing PUD. <br />Mr. Laden wanted to know the requirement for a restaurant on this site. Mr. Grochala <br />stated that there was no planned requirement at this time. <br />Judd Fenlon, Grand Real Estate Advisors, 90 South Dale Street, St. Paul, was available <br />for questions. Mr. Fenlon spoke on the funding aspect of the skilled nursing unit and <br />the driving factor for wanting to get this application in the following months. Mr. <br />Fenlon stated that there would be a need for an independent living space since there is <br />currently a waitlist. <br />Mr. Laden wanted to understand the current square footage of the current plan and <br />how that would change with this amendment. Mr. Grochala stated that it would be <br />around 20,000 square feet. <br />Mr. Evenson wanted to clarify that to get the commercial to the area that there should <br />be a residential aspect, he believes this is the correct way to go. <br />Ms. Guthmueller wanted to know how many units there would be in this. Mr. Fenlon <br />stated it would be 60 units. <br />Mr. Laden stated that having retail on the first floor of a residential building has not <br />worked in the past and what would make this site different. Mr. Fenlon stated that he <br />understands that this has been an issue but with the correct design it can be very <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br /> <br />