Planning Commission - June 2, 2026 Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Planning Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
The Planning Commissioners present or absent were as follows:
Present: Maranda Tasa, Scott Stofferahn, Art Rosenberg, Amy Hass, Tyler Mohs, Paul Gleye, Tracy Jordre
Absent: Thomas Schmidt, Michael Betlock, Brett Shewey, Joseph Cecil
Chair Tasa called the meeting to order.
Business Items:
Item A: Approve Order of Agenda
Chair Tasa noted the addition of two non-hearing items to the Agenda: Item D.1 Land Development Code process and updates and Item D.2 Summary of City Commission meeting regarding Lost Creek Addition.
Member Gleye moved the Order of Agenda be approved as presented with the addition of Items D.1 and D.2. Second by Member Rosenberg. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Item B: Minutes: Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026
Member Stofferahn moved the minutes of the May 5, 2026 Planning Commission meeting be approved. Second by Member Mohs. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Item C: Public Hearing Items:
Item 1: The Cul-de-Sac of Cottagewood First Addition
Hearing on an application requesting a Plat of The Cul-de-Sac of Cottagewood First Addition (Major Subdivision) a replat of Lots 17-18, Block 1, Cottagewood First Addition, to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. (Located at 3856 and 3870 47th Avenue South) (Craig Helenske): APPROVED
Planner Luke Morman presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Member Hass moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed Subdivision Plat The Cul-de-Sac of Cottagewood First Addition, as outlined within the staff report, as the proposal complies with the Fargo Growth Plan 2024, the Standards of Article 20-06, Section 20-0907 of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. Second by Member Gleye. On call of the roll Members Gleye, Rosenberg, Jordre, Stofferahn, Hass, Mohs, and Tasa voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Betlock, Cecil, Schmidt, and Shewey. The motion was declared carried.
Item 2: RWA Third Addition
Hearing on an application requesting a Plat of RWA Third Addition (Minor Subdivision) a replat of Lots 3-4, Block 1, Replat of RWA Addition, including a subdivision waiver for drain setback, to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. (Located at 801, 845, and 909 34th Street North) (Bullinger Enterprises, LLLP/Houston Engineering): APPROVED
Planning Coordinator Donald Kress presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval. He noted an updated plat was provided to the Board.
Member Stofferahn moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed Subdivision Plat RWA Third Addition, as outlined within the staff report, as the proposal complies with the Fargo Growth Plan 2024, the Standards of Article 20-06, Section 20-0907. B and C, and Section 20-0907.D.3 (a-c) of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. Second by Member Jordre. On call of the roll Members Rosenberg, Hass, Mohs, Gleye, Jordre, Stofferahn, and Tasa voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Betlock, Cecil, Schmidt, and Shewey. The motion was declared carried.
Item 3: Selkirk Place Sixth Addition
3a. Hearing on an application requesting a Zoning Change from SR-5, Single-Dwelling Residential to SR-2, Single-Dwelling Residential on the proposed Selkirk Place Sixth Addition. (Located at 6655 Selkirk Drive South) (NICD, LLC/EagleRidge Development): APPROVED
3b. Hearing on an application requesting a Plat of Selkirk Place Sixth Addition (Minor Subdivision) a replat of Lot 10, Block 3, Selkirk Place Second Addition, to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. (Located at 6655 Selkirk Drive South) (NICD, LLC/EagleRidge Development): APPROVED
Mr. Kress presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Fargo resident Chris Coen spoke in opposition to the application noting he is an advocate of keeping a variety of housing options in the area.
Member Jordre moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed 1) Zoning Change from SR-5, Single-Dwelling Residential to SR-2, Single-Dwelling Residential, and 2) Subdivision Plat Selkirk Place Sixth Addition, as outlined within the staff report, as the proposal complies with the Fargo Growth Plan 2024, the Standards of Article 20-06. Section 20-0907.B and C, and Section 20-0906.F (1-4) of the Land Development Code and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. Second by Member Hass. On call of the roll Members Gleye, Hass, Stofferahn, Mohs, Jordre, Rosenberg, and Tasa voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Betlock, Cecil, Schmidt, and Shewey. The motion was declared carried.
Item 4: Veterans Square Addition
4a. Hearing on an application requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow household living in the GC, General Commercial zoning district on Lot 5, Block 1, Veterans Square Addition. (Located at 5600 38th Avenue South) (JB Real Estate Investments, LLC/Eagle Ridge Companies): APPROVED
4b. Hearing on an application requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Alternative Access Plan for a parking reduction on Lot 5, Block 1, Veterans Square Addition. (Located at 5600 38th Avenue South) (JB Real Estate Investments, LLC/Eagle Ridge Companies): APPROVED
Planner Chelsea Levorsen presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Discussion was held on the location of the dumpster, and the additional parking.
Member Stofferahn moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and 1) the Conditional Use Permit to allow household living in the GC, General Commercial zoning district be approved as the proposal complies with Section 20-0909.D (1-6) of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable of the Land Development Code, with the following conditions:
1. The maximum residential density shall be 40 dwelling units per acre.
2. A minimum of 25 percent of the property shall be open space
3. No accessory buildings shall be permitted
4. A minimum of 80 percent of the footprint of the primary building shall be used for parking.
5. Residential Protection Standards apply, unless otherwise approved through the waiver process.
6. Signage shall be affixed to the building and meet Sign Code requirements.
7. Pedestrian-scale exterior lighting shall be provided on all street-facing facades. Said lighting shall be mounted on the first floor and all bulbs shall be shielded and not directly visible.
8. An entrance must be provided at the corner of 38th Avenue and 56th Street South. Entrance shall provide landscape features and plant materials consistent with the rendering provided by the applicant at the December 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.
9. Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have windows or glazing for no less than 23% of the facade.
10. Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have plantings, including a combination of small trees, shrubs, and perennials, evenly distributed along the building foundation.
11. Future permits are generally consistent with the updated site plan provided in June 2, 2026 Planning Commission packet. Changes may require review by the Planning Commission as determined by Planning Staff.
and 2) the Conditional Use Permit for an Alternative Access Plan for a parking reduction as the proposal complies with Section 20-0909.D (1-6) of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code, with the following conditions:
1. A minimum parking ratio of 1.8 spaces per unit shall be provided.
2. Bicycle facilities shall be required.
3. Future permits are generally consistent with the site plan provided in June 2, 2025 Planning Commission packet. Changes may require review by the Planning Commission as determined by Planning Staff.
Second by Member Rosenberg. On call of the roll Members Jordre, Stofferahn, Mohs, Rosenberg, Gleye, Hass, and Tasa voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Betlock, Cecil, Schmidt, and Shewey. The motion was declared carried.
Other Items:
D.1 Update on Land Development Code Process
Director of Planning and Development Nicole Crutchfield provided an update and overview of next steps.
Discussion was held on the direction of comments that have been received.
Planning Coordinator Kim Citrowske spoke, noting that different opinions on some topics have been received, but work is being done on reconciling the differences.
Additional discussion was held on future input opportunities for the Planning Commission and direction for the Planning Commissioners to better understand their role when reviewing and reding through the drafts.
D.2 Lost Creek Addition Update
Ms. Crutchfield provided an update on the case that was heard at the May 26 City Commission meeting, noting that it was continued to the June 22 City Commission meeting.
Discussion was held on next steps, notifying Planning Commissioners of any updates, possible special meeting of the City Commissioners, and timing.
The time at adjournment was 3:38 p.m.