HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 08, 2026 - Planning Minutes City of Shakopee
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 485 Gorman Street, Shakopee, MN
1. Call to Order
Chair Forsythe called the meeting to order at 7:16p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present:
• Commissioner Weiler
• Commissioner Sandhu
• Commissioner Robbins
• Commissioner Ranua
• Commissioner Sepulvado
• Chair Forsythe
Members Absent:
• Commissioner Reding
Staff Present:
• Michael Kerski, Director of Planning and Development
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Robbins, second by Commissioner Sandhu, to approve the agenda as
presented.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously(voice vote).
4. Recognition of Interested Citizens
No individuals came forward to speak.
5. Consent Agenda
5.a Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes —December 4, 2025
Motion by Commissioner Robbins, second by Commissioner Weiler, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously(voice vote).
6. General Business
6.a Public Hearing—Entertainment Overlay Zone—Signage
Mystic Lake Amphitheater (712 Canterbury Road)
Motion by Commissioner Robbins, second by Commissioner Ranua, to open the public
hearing.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously(voice vote).
Staff presented the request for an amendment to Planned Unit Development District No. 8 to
allow additional permanent exterior signage at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater under the
Entertainment Overlay Zone. The proposal included multiple wall and monument signs
exceeding standard sign allowances, as permitted under the overlay district. The signage is in
scale to the structure that is almost 110 feet at the highest point. The signage will help attendees
identify gate and the facility.
Jason Moutry, General Manager of the Mystic Lake Amphitheater, noted that staff had covered
everything in relation to signage scale and will not be that bright. Pallet is within branding of
Mystic Lake. Commissioner Robbins asked about schedule. Moutry said the plan is to open this
summer. Capacity is 19,000. Commissioner Sepulvado asked about opening plans and dates in
case construction is not completed. Moutry said they are moving ahead with booking acts for
when the believe construction will be completed.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Commissioner Robbins, second by Commissioner Sandhu, to close the public
hearing.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously(voice vote).
Action:
Motion by Commissioner Forsythe, second by Commissioner Robbins, to adopt Resolution
PC2026-001, approving signage for the Mystic Lake Amphitheater, subject to conditions.
Roll Call Vote:
• Forsythe—Aye
• Weiler—Aye
• Sandhu—Aye
• Ranua - Aye
• Robbins—Aye
• Sepulvado - Aye
Result: Motion passed 6-0.
7. Other Business
No other business was discussed.
8. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Robbins, second by Commissioner Sandhu, to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously(voice vote).
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. until February 5th