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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

Planning Commission — Monday, August 24, 2026

4 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 5.aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken

    Approval of the April 27, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes

    The Planning Commission considered approval of the minutes from its regular meeting held April 27, 2026.

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  2. Item 6.aDecidedRecommended Approval (forwarded to City Council)

    Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for 290-Unit Multifamily Development at 6501 Portland Avenue

    Pope Architects, on behalf of MSP-Lupe Richfield LLC, proposed two five-story buildings totaling 290 apartments at the former American Legion site at 6501 Portland Avenue, next to Veterans Park: 130 workforce/family units in Phase 1 and 160 senior units in Phase 2, with underground parking and a green roof covering about 30% of the rooftop. Staff recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval with conditions covering EV chargers, tree preservation, parking (317 stalls instead of the 327 required), and a future connection to 66th Street.

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  3. Item 8.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here

    2027 Capital Improvement Budget and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Program Consistency Review

    The Planning Commission was asked to review the City's proposed 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Program to confirm they are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, a required step before the Council can adopt the capital spending plan.

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  4. Item 10Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken

    City Planner's Report: Comprehensive Plan Update Consultant and Staffing Changes

    Staff reported that TC2 was selected as the consultant for the Comprehensive Plan Update, with a joint City Council/Planning Commission work session set for September 8, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. and the first meeting of an 18-member Advisory Committee on September 14, 2026; public engagement kicks off at Penn Fest on September 20, 2026. Staff also announced Planner I Ruby Villa is leaving for a position with the Village of Itasca, Illinois, and Will Storey has been hired as the new Planner I.

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