PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 TIME: 9:30 AM LOCATION: 316 ELM AVE, MOOSE LAKE MN NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND USE AND ZONING CHANGES THAT AFFECT ALL PROPERTY IN WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP Top 3 Impacts for You as a Home Owner/Land Owner in Windemere Township: Bigger lot rules = harder to build/split: Many existing lots will be "nonconforming" under the new larger lot size/widths. Building, additions, or splitting your lot may be limited or require a hard-to-get variance. Much stricter if you're on/near water: Shoreland properties must meet the toughest rules, and common waterfront accessory structures (gazebo, sauna, pump house, detached garage) won't be allowed. RV/fish house use is limited and may need permits and setbacks. Approvals may be tougher and costlier: The Planning Commission can impose extra conditions and is the final decider on many permits. Expect higher permit fees, possible escrow, and a 12-month wait to reapply if denied. Zoning Changes for ENTIRE Township: Significant Increase in Non-Conforming Lots: If your property does not meet the new minimum lot size or lot width requirements, it will be a "nonconforming lot". These lots may only be allowed as building sites without variances provided: 1) the use is permitted in the current zoning district 2) the lot has been in separate ownership from neighboring properties at all times 3) was created in compliance with official controls in effect at the time 4) impervious surface/maximum lot coverage is not exceeded 5) sewage treatment requirements are met, and 6) the newly increased setback requirements are met. Higher Minimum Lot Requirements for Properties (including most lake lots): Increase minimum lot size in residential districts from 20,000/40,000sqft to 2.5/5 acres, in agriculture districts from 5 acres to 20 acres, in commercial districts from 20,000sqft to 1.5 acres (sewered) and 2.5 acres (unsewered). Re-adopt 5 acre minimum lot size for all lots in the Shoreland Overlay District. Increase lot width requirements from 100'ft for residential to 300' for R-2 Unsewered and 150' for R-2 sewered in residential areas, and 165' to 660' for agriculture Increase front yard setback from 20ft to 30ft unsewered and 73ft sewered for residential uses NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND USE AND ZONING CHANGES THAT AFFECT ALL PROPERTY IN WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP Variance: If your property is nonconforming and does not meet ordinance requirements, you must obtain a variance from the Board of Appeals and Adjustments before modifying a structure, or lot. Variances are not granted frequently, require a public hearing, are highly discretionary, and are only approved if the Board believes you meet strict criteria. New Planning Commission Power: The Planning Commission will now be the final decision makers on conditional and interim use permits, and can require the following conditions before granting a permit: 1) increasing the required lot size or yard dimensions, 2) limiting the height, size, location of building, 3) designation of open space, 4) annual review if deemed appropriate by the governing body, and 5) "such other conditions as deemed necessary to eliminate or reduce the negative impacts of the use". If an application is denied, owners would be required to wait twelve (12) months before submitting a new request. Increased Restrictions in Shoreland: Property within the shoreland district will need to meet the shoreland standards and the regulations of the underlying zoning district. The most "restrictive regulation" will apply. Water-Oriented Accessory Structure: In shoreland areas, common waterfront structures would no longer be allowed, such as gazebos, screen houses, pump houses, saunas, and detached garages. New Zoning Land Use Map: The proposed zoning map changes zoning on a parcel-by-parcel basis. Properties are being rezoned in ways that do not match the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and in some cases appear to reflect what the Planning Commission wants those properties to become, rather than what the Comprehensive Plan envisions. Coming Escrows and Increased Zoning Permit Fees: The Planning Commission is contemplating changes that would require property owners to place money into escrow, and have substantially increased permit fees. New RV and Fish House Standards: Property owners with land within shoreland may only store 1 RV, and those outside shoreland can store only 2 RVs. If RV is intermittently occupied, it requires a building permit and must comply with all zoning and setback requirements. Fish houses shall also be subject to and must comply with all applicable RV restrictions. These Land Use Changes can be found at: https://windemeretownship.com/planning-commission-draft- ordinances If You Cannot Attend the Public Hearing, Voice Your Opinion with the Planning Commission and the Township Board: Vern Anderson (Planning Commission Chairman): Phone: (218) 522-0301 Email: verncanderson@gmail.com Amy Perrine (Planning Commission Vice-Chairperson): Phone: (218) 522-0323 Email: amy.l.perrine@gmail.com Kim Lindquist (Zoning Administrator): Phone: (612)-670-2790 Email: zoning@windemeretownship.com Alan Overland (Township Chairman): Phone: (218) 380-0746 Email: alan.overland@windemeretownship.com Tony Bakhtiari (Township Vice-Chairman): Phone: (763) 442-0004 Email: tony.bakhtiari@windemeretownship.com Paul Horgen (Town Clerk, Frmr Planning Commission Chair): Phone: (952) 905-1900 Email: phorgen@gmail.com Prepared by Summit Commons, LLC. See Summit Commons LLC v. Windemere Township, etal Pine County Court File No. Pine County Court File No. 58-CV-25-212 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE : DATE : MONDAY , FEBRUARY 23 , 2026 TIME : 9:30 AM LOCATION : 316 ELM AVE , MOOSE LAKE MN NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND USE AND ZONING CHANGES THAT AFFECT ALL PROPERTY IN WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP Top 3 Impacts for You as a Home Owner / Land Owner in Windemere Township : Bigger lot rules = harder to build / split : Many existing lots will be " nonconforming " under the new larger lot size / widths . Building , additions , or splitting your lot may be limited or require a hard - to - get variance . Much stricter if you're on / near water : Shoreland properties must meet the toughest rules , and common waterfront accessory structures ( gazebo , sauna , pump house , detached garage ) won't be allowed . RV / fish house use is limited and may need permits and setbacks . Approvals may be tougher and costlier : The Planning Commission can impose extra conditions and is the final decider on many permits . Expect higher permit fees , possible escrow , and a 12 - month wait to reapply if denied . Zoning Changes for ENTIRE Township : Significant Increase in Non - Conforming Lots : If your property does not meet the new minimum lot size or lot width requirements , it will be a " nonconforming lot " . These lots may only be allowed as building sites without variances provided : 1 ) the use is permitted in the current zoning district 2 ) the lot has been in separate ownership from neighboring properties at all times 3 ) was created in compliance with official controls in effect at the time 4 ) impervious surface / maximum lot coverage is not exceeded 5 ) sewage treatment requirements are met , and 6 ) the newly increased setback requirements are met . Higher Minimum Lot Requirements for Properties ( including most lake lots ) : Increase minimum lot size in residential districts from 20,000 / 40,000sqft to 2.5 / 5 acres , in agriculture districts from 5 acres to 20 acres , in commercial districts from 20,000sqft to 1.5 acres ( sewered ) and 2.5 acres ( unsewered ) . Re - adopt 5 acre minimum lot size for all lots in the Shoreland Overlay District . Increase lot width requirements from 100'ft for residential to 300 ' for R - 2 Unsewered and 150 ' for R - 2 sewered in residential areas , and 165 ' to 660 ' for agriculture Increase front yard setback from 20ft to 30ft unsewered and 73ft sewered for residential uses NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND USE AND ZONING CHANGES THAT AFFECT ALL PROPERTY IN WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP Variance : If your property is nonconforming and does not meet ordinance requirements , you must obtain a variance from the Board of Appeals and Adjustments before modifying a structure , or lot . Variances are not granted frequently , require a public hearing , are highly discretionary , and are only approved if the Board believes you meet strict criteria . New Planning Commission Power : The Planning Commission will now be the final decision makers on conditional and interim use permits , and can require the following conditions before granting a permit : 1 ) increasing the required lot size or yard dimensions , 2 ) limiting the height , size , location of building , 3 ) designation of open space , 4 ) annual review if deemed appropriate by the governing body , and 5 ) " such other conditions as deemed necessary to eliminate or reduce the negative impacts of the use " . If an application is denied , owners would be required to wait twelve ( 12 ) months before submitting a new request . Increased Restrictions in Shoreland : Property within the shoreland district will need to meet the shoreland standards and the regulations of the underlying zoning district . The most " restrictive regulation " will apply . Water - Oriented Accessory Structure : In shoreland areas , common waterfront structures would no longer be allowed , such as gazebos , screen houses , pump houses , saunas , and detached garages . New Zoning Land Use Map : The proposed zoning map changes zoning on a parcel - by - parcel basis . Properties are being rezoned in ways that do not match the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and in some cases appear to reflect what the Planning Commission wants those properties to become , rather than what the Comprehensive Plan envisions . Coming Escrows and Increased Zoning Permit Fees : The Planning Commission is contemplating changes that would require property owners to place money into escrow , and have substantially increased permit fees . New RV and Fish House Standards : Property owners with land within shoreland may only store 1 RV , and those outside shoreland can store only 2 RVs . If RV is intermittently occupied , it requires a building permit and must comply with all zoning and setback requirements . Fish houses shall also be subject to and must comply with all applicable RV restrictions . These Land Use Changes can be found at : https://windemeretownship.com/planning-commission-draft- ordinances If You Cannot Attend the Public Hearing , Voice Your Opinion with the Planning Commission and the Township Board : Vern Anderson ( Planning Commission Chairman ) : Phone : ( 218 ) 522-0301 Email : verncanderson@gmail.com Amy Perrine ( Planning Commission Vice - Chairperson ) : Phone : ( 218 ) 522-0323 Email : amy.l.perrine@gmail.com Kim Lindquist ( Zoning Administrator ) : Phone : ( 612 ) -670-2790 Email : zoning@windemeretownship.com Alan Overland ( Township Chairman ) : Phone : ( 218 ) 380-0746 Email : alan.overland@windemeretownship.com Tony Bakhtiari ( Township Vice - Chairman ) : Phone : ( 763 ) 442-0004 Email : tony.bakhtiari@windemeretownship.com Paul Horgen ( Town Clerk , Frmr Planning Commission Chair ) : Phone : ( 952 ) 905-1900 Email : phorgen@gmail.com Prepared by Summit Commons , LLC . See Summit Commons LLC v . Windemere Township , etal Pine County Court File No. Pine County Court File No. 58 - CV - 25-212