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July 21st 2026 Planning Commission Agenda
This document is an agenda for the Clay County Planning Commission meeting on July 21, 2026. It lists four public hearings for conditional use permits and interim use permits. Red River Communications seeks a permit for a telecommunications hut. Westlund Excavating requests a permit for a 39.5-acre gravel mine. Gerald Zimmerman is applying for a permit for agricultural worker housing. White Oak Garden LLC is requesting a permit for a 5-megawatt community solar garden. The agenda does not state the decisions on these requests, only that they will be heard.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Not stated (agenda lists items for public hearing)
- Address:
- 3510 12th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56561-0280 (Government Center)
- Applicant:
- RED RIVER COMMUNICATIONS; WESTLUND EXCAVATING; GERALD ZIMMERMAN; WHITE OAK GARDEN LLC
July 21st 2026 Planning Commission Agenda Packet
[01.029.2201, 17.015.1000, 23.011.4800, 23.011.4801, 23.011.4600, 06.019.4000, 16.025.4000; case CUP_006_2026] The Clay County Planning Commission is meeting on July 21, 2026, to consider several requests. These include a conditional use permit for a telecommunications hut by Red River Communications on Parcel ID 01.029.2201, an interim use permit for a 39.5-acre gravel mine by Westlund Excavating on Parcel ID 17.015.1000, an interim use permit for agricultural worker housing by Gerald Zimmerman on Parcel IDs 23.011.4800, 23.011.4801, and 23.011.4600, and a conditional use permit for a 5-megawatt community solar garden by White Oak Garden LLC on Parcel ID 06.019.4000. The commission previously granted a conditional use permit to Ryan and Michael Hough Farms for a 999-animal unit cattle feedlot on Parcel ID 16.025.4000 on June 23, 2026, with specific conditions regarding manure management, construction, and environmental protection. Public comments during the Hough Farms hearing included concerns about manure handling, mortality management, runoff, and the future of an existing feedlot. Neighboring property owners expressed concerns about proximity of manure and property line fences. [16012 70th Street South, Sabin, MN 56580; case CUP_006_2026] Red River Communications is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications hut. The proposed structure is approximately 12 feet by 20 feet on a 50-foot by 50-foot gravel pad. The purpose is to support a federal ReConnect Grant to extend fiber service. The property is located at 16012 70th Street South, Sabin, MN 56580, on Parcel ID 01.029.2201, in part of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4, Section 29, Township 137N, Range 47W, Alliance Township. The parcel size is 1.77 acres. The surrounding land use is Agricultural/Residential. Key review issues include setbacks, agricultural compatibility, security, access, drainage, exterior appearance, screening, lighting, and long-term maintenance. The staff analysis indicates the proposal can meet essential service standards with conditions, including final setbacks of 50 feet from lot lines and 125 feet from road centerlines, and preservation of agricultural access. The recommended action is to approve the permit with conditions. [17.015.1000] Westlund Excavating is requesting an interim use permit for a 39.5-acre gravel mine. The location is Parcel ID 17.015.1000, in part of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 and SW1/4 of the NE1/4, Section 15, Township 141N, Range 45W, Keene Township. [23.011.4800, 23.011.4801, 23.011.4600] Gerald Zimmerman is requesting an interim use permit for agricultural worker housing. The locations are Parcel IDs 23.011.4800, 23.011.4801 and 23.011.4600, in the SE1/4 of Section 11, Township 140N, Range 48W, Oakport Township. [06.019.4000] White Oak Garden LLC is requesting a conditional use permit for a 5-megawatt community solar garden. The location is Parcel ID 06.019.4000, in part of the SE1/4, Section 19, Township 138N, Range 47W, Elmwood Township. [16.025.4000] On June 23, 2026, the Clay County Planning Commission GRANTED a Conditional Use Permit to Ryan and Michael Hough Farms for a 999-animal unit cattle feedlot. The property is Parcel ID 16.025.4000, the SE/14 Section 25, Township 137N, Range 45W, Humboldt Township, approximately 4.5 miles east of Barnesville and .5 miles south of Trunk Highway 34. The 160-acre parcel currently has an existing 299-AU feedlot. The request involves constructing two feedlot barns with manure management, including covered bedded-pack storage and concrete stacking areas. Construction was to begin in 2026. Public comments included concerns about manure handling, long-term management, mortality management, runoff into Whisky Creek, and environmental impacts of expansion. Neighboring property owners, Stuart Shulstad and Bob Gilbertson, raised concerns about manure proximity, fencing, and property line issues. The permit was granted with 12 conditions, including limits on animal units, obtaining all required permits, construction consistent with submitted plans, manure management, land application at agronomic rates, no discharge to waterways, mortality management, discontinuation of the existing open lot, and maintenance of haul roads.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Granted (for Ryan and Michael Hough Farms feedlot), Pending (for Red River Communications, Westlund Excavating, Gerald Zimmerman, White Oak Garden LLC)
- Address:
- 01.029.2201, 17.015.1000, 23.011.4800, 23.011.4801, 23.011.4600, 06.019.4000, 16.025.4000
- Applicant:
- Red River Communications, Westlund Excavating, Gerald Zimmerman, White Oak Garden LLC, Ryan and Michael Hough Farms
June 23rd Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
The Clay County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 23, 2026, to consider a request for a conditional use permit for a 999 animal unit cattle feedlot. The project is proposed by Ryan and Michael Hough Farms on Parcel ID: 16.025.4000, located in the SE/14 of Section 25, Township 137N, Range 45W, within Humboldt Township. The agenda also includes standard meeting procedures like call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, citizens to be heard, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment. Public attendance is possible in person or virtually.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 16.025.4000
- Applicant:
- RYAN AND MICHAEL HOUGH FARMS
June 23rd Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
[16.025.4000; case CUP_004_2026] Clay County Planning Commission agenda item for a Conditional Use Permit for Ryan and Michael Hough Farms to expand a cattle feedlot. The expansion is from 299 animal units to 999 animal units, involving the construction of confinement/hoop barns and manure storage facilities. The proposed site is Parcel ID: 16.025.4000, located in the SE/14 Section 25, Township 137N, Range 45W, Humboldt Township. The commission is recommended to approve the permit subject to staff-recommended conditions. [17.031.0100] Clay County Planning Commission meeting minutes from May 19, 2026, detailing the approval of an Interim Use Permit for Westlund Excavating to operate a 39.5-acre gravel mine. The permit is for Parcel ID: 17.031.0100, located in the N1/2 of Fractional Section 31 and the NE1/41/4 and SE1/4NE1/4, Section 31, Township 141N, Range 45W, Keene Township. The permit was granted with specific conditions regarding operating hours, dust control, environmental permits, noise, wetland compliance, reclamation bond, and site operations. Public comment focused on road maintenance issues.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Recommended for Approval
- Address:
- 16.025.4000
- Applicant:
- Ryan and Michael Hough Farms (owner: Alden Hough Trust)
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