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Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes
July 7, 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Planning Commission met on July 7, 2026, in Corcoran, Minnesota. Five
Planning Commissioners were present in the Council Chambers. Members of the public were
able to monitor the meeting through the city website.
Present: Commissioners Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
Also present: Community Development Director Davis McKeown and Planner Klingbeil
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Zachman, to approve the agenda as presented for
the July 7, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0)
4. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
(None).
5. Minutes
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Kozicky, to approve the minutes, as amended for
the June 4, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0)
6. Unfinished Business
a. Public Hearing Springs at Corcoran Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, Preliminary PUD
i. Staff Report
(None).
ii. Public Hearing
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Hargreaves, to table the Public Hearing to
September 3, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0)
7. New Business
a. Public Hearing Lost Loon Site Plan & Variance
i. Staff Report
Community Development Director Davis McKeown presented the staff report.
ii. Public Hearing
Kevin Pumarlo, 10009 Jack Pine Lane, addressed the Commission and asked if the proposed
project would include retail sales and where the product would be distributed.
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Scherber, to close the Public Hearing.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0)
ii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation
Brad Avarden, Applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the proposed project would
be grow operations only and the product would be potentially sold statewide.
Commissioner Kozicky asked about how many rooftop units there would be.
Brian Gadient, Applicant, addressed the Commission and described the amount of rooftop units
and design.
Commissioner Hargreaves provided aesthetic recommendations for the façade of the building.
Chair Brummond provided concerns over the electrical usage of the proposed project, the
overall size of the building, and parking.
Community Development Director Davis McKeown and the applicant addressed the concerns.
Commissioner Scherber asked about signage.
Brad Avarden, Applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the plan for signage.
Commissioner Kozicky asked about solar battery storage.
Jessica Avarden, Applicant, addressed the Commission and explained the potential plan for
solar battery storage.
Motion: Made by Kozicky, seconded by Hargreaves, to recommend approval of Lost Loon Site
Plan & Variance.
Voting Aye: Hargreaves, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
Voting Nay: Brummond
(Motion passed 4-1)
8. Reports/Information
a. Planning Project Update – Information Only
9. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Brummond, seconded by Zachman, to adjourn the July 7, 2026,
Planning Commission meeting.
Voting Aye: Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, Scherber, and Zachman
(Motion passed 5:0)
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM
Submitted by Seth Gellman, Community Development Administrative Assistant