City Council Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
To: Mayor and Members of Council
City Administrator
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
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Consideration of the Second Reading of Ordinance 1091, a Zoning Map Amendment for the property at 304 2nd St. W. from R1 - Low Density Residential to C1 - Downtown.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the second reading of Ordinance No. 1091 a Zoning Map Amendment by the Ana Ortiz Pano for the property at 304 2nd St. W.
Summary Report:
Ana Ortiz Pano has applied for a zoning map amendment for the property at 304 2nd St. W. (PID 2236451010). The requested amendment would change the zoning of the property from R1-B: Low Density Residential to C1-B: Downtown and enable the applicant to develop a small mixed-use building, including a grocery store on the site.
The Public Hearing for the zoning map amendment was held by the Planning Commission at the January 15, 2026 meeting.
The Planning Commission considered the zoning map amendment at the January 15, 2026, Planning Commission meeting, and voted unanimously to recommend approval with one member absent.
The staff recommendation to the Planning Commission was for approval of the rezoning request. Staff recommends approval to the City Council.
City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance at the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting. Supporting documentation was included in the agenda packet for that meeting.
Because this is rezoning from a residential district to a commercial district, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.357, subd. 2, the adoption or amendment of any portion of a zoning ordinance that changes all or part of the existing classification of a zoning district from residential to commercial requires a two-thirds majority vote of all members of the City Council.
City Plans & Policies Relevance:
The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Strategic Plan.
Alternative Options:
The City Council may deny the zoning map amendment with a simple majority vote.
Financial Impacts:
NA
Tentative Timelines:
ü December 31, 2025: PH notice in newspaper
ü December 31, 2025: Public hearing (PH) notice mailed out to property owners within 350'
ü January 15, 2025: PH & recommendation by Planning Commission to City Council
ü February 10, 2026: 1st Reading at City Council
February 17, 2026: 2nd Reading and Summary Publication at City Council
February 25, 2026: Summary Publication in Northfield News
March 27, 2026: Rezoning Takes Effect