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Owatonna Planning Commission Agenda
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
5:30 pm
**Charles S. Crandall Center at West Hills**
1. Planning Commission Agenda - January 9, 2024
Documents:
01-09-24 PC AGENDA.PDF
2. Roll Call: Meier, Springer-Gasner, Rooks, Eickhoff, Wilson, Peake, Effertz
3. Approve Minutes Of The December 12, 2023 Meeting
Documents:
12-12-2023 PC MINUTES.PDF
4. Public Hearings
4.A. Application VAR-15
Documents:
STAFF REPORT - VAR-15.PDF
5. Downtown Parking Committee Requests
5.A. None
6. 2050 Comprehensive Plan
6.A. Draft Vision & Goals
Documents:
OWATONNA 2050 DRAFT VISION-GOALS 12-15-23.PDF
7. Other Business
7.A. Updates On Previous Items
7.B. 2023 Building Reports
Documents:
2023 BUILDING REPORTS.PDF
8. Next Meeting - February 13, 2024
9. Adjourn

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Owatonna Planning Commission Agenda
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
5:30 pm
**Charles S. Crandall Center at West Hills**
1. Planning Commission Agenda - January 9, 2024
Documents:
01-09-24 PC AGENDA.PDF
2. Roll Call: Meier, Springer-Gasner, Rooks, Eickhoff, Wilson, Peake, Effertz
3. Approve Minutes Of The December 12, 2023 Meeting
Documents:
12-12-2023 PC MINUTES.PDF
4. Public Hearings
4.A. Application VAR-15
Documents:
STAFF REPORT - VAR-15.PDF
5. Downtown Parking Committee Requests
5.A. None
6. 2050 Comprehensive Plan
6.A. Draft Vision & Goals
Documents:
OWATONNA 2050 DRAFT VISION-GOALS 12-15-23.PDF
7. Other Business
7.A. Updates On Previous Items
7.B. 2023 Building Reports
Documents:
2023 BUILDING REPORTS.PDF
8. Next Meeting - February 13, 2024
9. Adjourn

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Owatonna Planning Commission Agenda
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
5:30 PM
**Charles S. Crandall Center at West Hills**
Roll Call: Meier, Springer-Gasner, Rooks, Eickhoff, Wilson, Peake, Effertz
1. Approve minutes of the December 12, 2023 meeting
2. Public Hearings
A) Application No. VAR-15, by Joel Stauffer, on behalf of NewLife Community Church
of Owatonna, INC., a request for a wall sign variance of 95 square feet in surface area
where 32 square feet in surface area is the maximum square footage for a wall sign in
Residential Districts for the property located at 160 28th Street NE.
3. Downtown Parking Committee Requests
A. None
4. 2050 Comprehensive Plan
A. Draft Vision & Goals
5. Other Business
A. Updates on Previous Items
B. 2023 Building Reports
6. Next Meeting – February 13, 2024
7. Adjourn

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OWATONNA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 12, 2023
The Owatonna Planning Commission met in regular session at 5:30 pm in the Charles S. Crandall Center –
Chambers at City Hall with Chairperson Kelly Rooks conducting the meeting. Present at roll call were
Commissioners Rachel Springer-Gasner, Kelly Rooks, John Eickhoff, Mark Wilson, Nick Peake, and David
Effertz. Commissioner Mark Meier was absent. Community Development Manager Greg Kruschke,
Planning Specialist Sydnee Stroeing, and Administrative Technician Kristen Kopp were also present.
A motion was made by Wilson and seconded by Springer-Gasner to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 14, 2023. All Commissioners voting Aye, the motion carried.
VAR-11, which is a request by Josh Jenke for a lot size variance on a 5,544 square foot lot where 13,000
square feet is required for a minimum lot size for a three-unit, multiple-family dwelling in the R-6, High
Density Residential District for the property located at 406 Elm Avenue South has been resolved due to a
variance previously granted in 1952 for the same request. Public hearing opened at 5:31 pm. No comments
were made regarding this request. Public hearing closed at 5:32 pm.
VAR-13, which is a request by Michael Spitzack for a lot size variance on an 8,712 square foot lot where
10,000 square feet is required for a minimum lot size for a two-family dwelling in the R-6, High Density
Residential District for the property located at 139 Rice Street West was presented by Planning Specialist
Sydnee Stroeing. (Refer to report on file.) Public hearing opened at 5:33 pm. Applicant and owner, Michael
Spitzack, said this has been rented out as long as he’s owned it since 2019. He’s pretty sure the previous
owners were renting it out. They’ve had no issues with tenants or received any complaints. Public hearing
closed at 5:34 pm. Eickhoff said we seem to get a lot of these requests. He asked if there is any fine or
penalty for all the extra work. Kruschke said if they end up having to send out enforcement letters they do,
otherwise it’s just the application fees. The Fire Department has some on their side. A motion was made by
Eickhoff and seconded by Effertz to recommend City Council approval of this Variance request with the
following provisions:
1) The units shall be registered with the Rental Registration program.
2) The property shall not contain more than two units at any one time.
3) All units shall be inspected and approved within the Rental Registration process. If any repairs are
needed, they shall be completed to be in full compliance with the Rental Registration License.
All Commissioners voting Aye, the motion carried.
VAR-14, which is a request by Brycen Gregor, on behalf of Anna Lee, for a lot size variance on an 8,712
square foot lot where 10,000 square feet is required for a minimum lot size for a two-family dwelling in the
R-6, High Density Residential District for the property located at 322 Elm Avenue South was presented by
Planning Specialist Sydnee Stroeing. (Refer to report on file.) Public hearing opened at 5:41 pm. No
comments were made regarding this request. Public hearing closed at 5:42 pm. Effertz asked if the lot size
was common as both requests were the same size. Stroeing said that it’s a fairly common size in that part
of town. Kruschke said they have met with Brycen Gregor and Anna Lee last Friday. They had questioned
if they could have three units and we informed them that it would be a completely separate request as this
had already been noticed for two units. He said they let them know these are the requirements and if they
weren’t in favor of the conditions, they would recommend against this request. Wilson asked if a fence
would require a building permit. Stroeing said a Zoning Permit is required if the fence is in an easement.
There is no easement on this property, so no permit would be required. Wilson asked if they would need to

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add curb and gutter to the parking on the front. Kruschke said that is actually the back, off the alley. The
picture is a little disproportionate. The 45 gate off the alley doesn’t work, so they need to do some work in
the backyard. They have more room than the drawing shows. (Brycen Gregor and Anna Lee arrived at 5:44
pm.) Effertz asked if Ms. Lee is a new owner to the property. Anna Lee said she has owned this property
for a while. Effertz said they’ve noticed some complaints on the refuse and asked if she’s done anything to
combat that. Ms. Lee said that was the last renter and they have cleaned it since. Peake said he thinks two
units in this type of residence makes sense, and as long as the provisions are met, he doesn’t see a problem
with it. A motion was made by Eickhoff and seconded by Peake to recommend City Council approval of
this Variance request with the following provisions:
1) The units shall be registered with the Rental Registration program.
2) The property shall not contain more than 2 units at any one time.
3) All units shall be inspected and approved within the Rental Registration process. If any
repairs are needed, they shall be completed to be in full compliance with the Rental
Registration License.
4) A code analysis prepared by a MN Licensed Architect shall be submitted to the Building
Inspections Department to determine approval of increased occupancy. In the case that
alterations are required to increase the occupancy to two units, building permits shall be
applied for and approved of prior to alterations.
5) An approved parking plan that meets all applicable City Code requirements shall be submitted
prior to installation of parking stalls.
6) The gate entrance for rear yard parking shall be moved to be located off the alley and a
minimum of 20 feet from the east property line.
7) The parking stalls shall be installed prior to the occupancy of a second unit.
8) Debris and refuse shall be removed from the property or stored properly. The property shall be
maintained in an adequate manner.
9) All the above requirements shall be met before occupancy of a second unit is granted.
Commissioners voting Aye: Springer-Gasner, Rooks, Eickhoff, Peake, Effertz. Commissioners voting No:
Wilson. 5-1, the motion carried.
Kruschke said that things are starting to come together for the Vine Street Parking Lot downtown and they
will likely have more information at their January meeting. They’ve taken down that Monson building and
it will be temporarily signed for now. Eickhoff asked how many stalls that would create. Kruschke said he
believed an extra 30-40 in the lot with additional on the street. He said there will be more greenery, more
lighting, and a trail on Vine Street. The parking will mostly face north/south rather than east/west. They’re
planning to go out to bid in February.
Community Development Manager Kruschke provided updates on previous items. He said City Council
has approved everything. Mineral Springs Estates is still kind of on hold and looking at coming back with
a development agreement for spring construction. It hasn’t been recorded yet.
Community Development Manager Kruschke provided the November building reports. We’re roughly
$100,000,000 and they’re at about 27 single family homes. It will be a record year. Climate by Design and
KAMP will be in their buildings by the time we meet next and Home 2 Suites is coming together quickly
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Community Development Manager Kruschke said that a sign variance for NewLife Church will be on the
January meeting, as well as another item or two.
Community Development Manager Kruschke thanked Planning Specialist Sydnee Stroeing for all she has
done and said she is unfortunately leaving us at the end of this month as she took a job in another
community. He congratulated her on her new job and thanked her for her work while she was here.
A motion was made by Effertz to adjourn was seconded by Springer-Gasner at 5:51 pm. All Commissioners
voting Aye, the motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
________________________________
Greg Kruschke
Community Development Manager

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January 9, 2024
To: Planning Commission
From: Community Development Department
RE: Application No. VAR-15, by Joel Stauffer, on behalf of NewLife Community Church of
Owatonna, INC., a request for a wall sign variance of 95 square feet in surface area where 32
square feet in surface area is the maximum square footage for a wall sign in Residential Districts.
Application Review:
Applicant: Joel Stauffer
Owner: NewLife Community Church of Owatonna, INC.
Location of Property: 160 28th Street Northeast
Zoning Map: R-1, Single-Family Residential District
Zoning Ordinance: Section 153.25 (A) (2) lists the requirements for wall
signage within Residential Districts.
Report Attachments: 1. Location Map
2. Aerial Photo
3. Site Plan
4. Application Letter
5. Proposed Signage
6. Other Materials
Proposed Development:
♦ Application No. VAR-15 by Joel Stauffer, on behalf of NewLife Community Church of
Owatonna, INC., a request for a wall sign variance of 95 square feet in surface area
where 32 square feet in surface area is the maximum square footage for a wall sign in
Residential Districts.
♦ The property is zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential District which regulates and limits
the dimensions of wall signs as follows:
 Each property shall be limited to 32 square feet of total sign area, except property
abutting two or more public rights-of-way shall be allowed an additional 32
square feet per right-of-way.
 Such sign shall not extend beyond the top of parapet wall.
♦ NewLife Community Church is located in a Residential District and abuts a Business
District to the south of the property. The front façade of the building faces a B-2,
Community Business District to the south.
♦ The property is 9.98 acres with the principal building located on the west side of the
parcel. The principal building is setback approximately 258’ from the front property line
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♦ The applicant’s proposed wall signage is larger than the maximum wall signage
requirement in a Residential District. The applicant is requesting a variance for an
increase in permitted wall signage in order to increase visibility of the signage from the
roadway, and to be more in line with wall signage that is permitted in the B-2,
Community Business District, the zoning district to the south of the property.
♦ The applicant does not intend on installing a free-standing sign, only wall signage is
proposed.
♦ State Statute requires that the applicant show a practical difficulty in order to be granted a
variance. You also need to show that the variance requested is the minimum amount
necessary to accomplish what is needed.
♦ A variance must stand on its own merits and may not be compared to other situations in
which variances were granted.
♦ According to the ordinance, the Planning Commission shall make findings of fact base on
the following.
 That particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the
specified parcel of land involved.
 That the condition involved is unique to the particular parcel of land involved.
 That the alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this Ordinance and has not
been created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel.
 That the granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other land or improvements to the neighborhood.
 That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or
interfere with the function of the Police and Fire Departments of the City.
Staff Review:
Based on the information provided, staff is recommending approval Application No. VAR-15
with the following conditions.
1) Any additional signs on the property will be required to submit a sign permit.

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A. CONTACT INFORMATION:
NewLife Community Church of Owatonna Contact:
Pastor Joel Stauffer
135 West Main Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
joel.stauffer@newlife.community
507-320-3141
Vanman Architects and Builders Contact:
Angie Knodel, AIA
9600 54th Ave N, Suite 180
Plymouth, MN 55442
angie@vanmanab.com
763-541-9552
B. NARRATIVE:
NewLife Community Church of Owatonna was founded in 2011 in Owatonna as a
Christian Church that teaches from the Bible with a mission to lead people to become fully
devoted followers of Christ. The first public gatherings began in January, 2012 at Owatonna
High School. As this local church grew, the need for a larger auditorium became evident. In
early 2019, NewLife Community Church of Owatonna moved to Wilson Elementary School to
temporarily allow more space for the growing number of weekend attenders. NewLife
Community Church of Owatonna plans to construct an approximately 20,000 sf facility that
would include a lobby space as you enter the building, a 450 seat worship auditorium,
classrooms for kids ministry, administrative offices, as well as toilets, storage and utility spaces,
in order to accommodate the growing church and to plan for future growth.
The building would be used primarily on Sunday Mornings, from 7am, when the
volunteers arrive, to 1pm, when the volunteers leave. The building would also be used on
Wednesday nights, during youth services, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Other uses and special events will
happen occasionally throughout the year. Regular daytime office hours would be kept during
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DRAFT December 2023
IMAGINE OWATONNA 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Vision 2050:
Owatonna – where the extra mile takes you – is strategically located at the crossroads of
I-35 and US 14, where there are housing opportunities for all. Residents and businesses
thrive, with easy access to work, shopping, high quality education, and recreation. We
are better together – we are welcoming and diverse with a quality of life unparalleled in
Southern Minnesota.
Guiding Values
• Owatonna strives to be a community with opportunity for all to live happy, healthy, successful lives.
• Owatonna is both traditional and progressive, keeping its historic strengths and embracing new
opportunities.
• Our city is innovative and supportive of its residents and businesses, helping all to succeed in
Owatonna.
• Owatonna residents are determined and passionate about the city as a place to live, work and play.
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Land Use – Draft Goals
1) Explore developing a regional destination community center to include an indoor swimming pool,
indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, meeting rooms, city services, and other integrated uses.
2) Improve housing opportunities and neighborhoods in Owatonna.
a. Provide areas for a mix of housing densities and types throughout the City.
b. Identify and zone new neighborhoods and neighborhood nodes on the east side of the City
to include commercial and high density housing to serve as focal points for new
development.
c. Encourage mixed use development near the new Owatonna Senior High School in
southeast Owatonna to include commercial and high density residential uses.
d. Continue to explore growth opportunities outside current city limits to expand housing and
commercial opportunities.
3) Support Owatonna’s economic development through land use plans and policies.
a. Continue to invest in and support downtown Owatonna as the economic and social center
of the City – a destination to live, work, and play.
b. Explore mixed use development near the Straight River as an amenity and resource.
c. Continue to build on Owatonna’s historic buildings and character in land use and
development decisions.
d. Explore adding residential, mixed use, and open space areas to the industrial park area
along with improved connections to the rest of Owatonna.
Transportation/Mobility – Draft Goals
1) Improve transportation connections within Owatonna.
a. Explore a new east-west vehicle and bicycle/pedestrian connections including a new river
crossing to connect the east and west sides of the City.
b. Explore a new north-south vehicle and multi-modal connection on the east side
c. Include traffic calming on roadway segments and intersections where pedestrians are
present.
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2) Improve multimodal transportation options in Owatonna.
a. Explore expanded transit within the City to provide increased accessed for workers and
shoppers.
b. Explore expanded transit options between Owatonna and nearby cities.
c. Provide bike lanes and sidewalks on key roadways.
Parks and Trails – Draft Goals
1) Improve park, trail and recreation programming in Owatonna.
a. Follow the recommendations of the Owatonna Parks and Trails Master Plan and regularly
update the Plan to address changing needs in the City.
b. Provide adequate park and trail facilities to all of Owatonna, including active park space
within one half mile of all residents wherever possible, and sidewalk or trail links between
Owatonna neighborhoods and key destinations and services.
c. Continue seeking regional park status for the combined properties of Kaplan’s Woods,
Lake Kohlmier and a portion of the Straight River public land as a regional park.
d. Continue to make all City park and recreation facilities accessible to all ages and abilities.
e. Continue to work cooperatively on park and recreation programs and facilities with
Owatonna Public Schools.
f. Continue using a master planning process to best determine correct use of park space, trail
connections, amenities and to ensure accessibility standards are met before park facilities
are constructed.
g. Integrate park and recreation facilities into a planned community center.
h. Explore a park land dedication ordinance.
2) Improve connections within the park and trail system in Owatonna.
a. Explore new east-west trail connections between Downtown, across the Straight River,
across I-35, and the industrial park.
b. Continue focusing on trail development, trail safety, and maintenance of existing trails on
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c. Continue to pursue including Owatonna’s trail system in the regional trail system defined by
the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC), providing both
north-south and east-west trail connections to regional destinations.
d. Continue to establish relationships with Steele County and neighboring communities
(Clinton Falls, Medford, Claremont) to partner on regional trail opportunities in order to best
secure future grant funding of these amenities.
e. Continue to pursue funding and implementation of the Safe Routes to School program in
Owatonna.
Housing – Draft Goals
1) Provide an appropriate mix of housing types in Owatonna.
a. Explore programs and opportunities to develop a range of affordable housing in Owatonna.
b. Explore programs and opportunities to develop senior housing in Owatonna, both
independent and assisted living.
c. Develop policies and programs to ensure that the City’s existing housing stock is safe,
attractive, and well-maintained.
d. Maintain and enhance policies and programs to license and regulate rental housing in the
City.
e. Encourage and support sustainable and climate resilient design in new and existing
housing.
f. Update the City’s housing market study regularly to understand the evolving housing needs
in Owatonna.
2) Guide residential land use in appropriate locations in the City.
a. Encourage new housing development in and near downtown Owatonna.
b. Encourage a mix of housing opportunities in southeast Owatonna near the new high
school.
c. Support multi-family residential in areas with proximity to major thoroughfares, commercial
areas, open space or other amenities, or in areas that are an extension of existing multi-
family use.
d. Require street and sidewalk/trail connections among all new and existing housing
developments wherever possible.
e. Support annexation of land when there is less than a five-year supply of lots based on
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Economic Development – Draft Goals
1) Continue to support and expand the work force in Owatonna.
a. Continue to work with the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and other business interests
to attract and retain businesses in Owatonna.
b. Work with Owatonna Public Schools, Riverland Community College, and other educational
organizations to develop educational programs that will meet Owatonna’s workforce needs.
c. Work to identify and implement activities, services, and community features that will attract
and retain young people in Owatonna.
d. Continue to identify and develop amenities and services that will attract and retain
employees and businesses in Owatonna.
2) Continue to support business development in Owatonna.
a. Explore improvements to the existing business incubator program such as hiring a full time
staff person and expanding services provided.
b. Work to reduce any actual or perceived regulatory barriers to development in Owatonna.
c. Continue to build and invest in the vibrancy of Downtown Owatonna.
d. Explore opportunities to expand transit within Owatonna and to surrounding communities to
provide increased access for workers.
City Services/Leadership – Draft Goals
1) Continue to develop City leadership at all levels.
a. Commit to transparency and inclusion in all City decisions and actions.
b. Embrace diversity as a strength and work to ensure city leadership is representative of this
diversity.
2) Continue to provide City services at the highest level.
a. Plan for efficient and effective growth of City infrastructure and services.
b. Maximize efforts to incorporate energy savings, renewable energy, resilience, and
sustainable practices in all areas of City services.
c. Continue to be fiscally responsible through careful stewardship of City resources and staff.
d. Create a communications hub of events and resources for new and existing residents.

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Sustainability – Draft Goals
1) Continue sustainability efforts for activities and environments in Owatonna.
a. Continue efforts to plant, preserve and manage trees within the City including Tree City
USA, Shade Tree Committee, Emerald Ash Borer management.
b. Continue efforts to ensure clean water including partnership with the Straight River
Cleanup – Clean Rivers Partners (CRP) and through the City’s Clean H2Owatonna
program.
c. Continue public works objectives to provide and operate a Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4), provide and properly manage a yard waste compost site, protect
the environment through administration of programs and permits, maintain a healthy
and diverse urban forest.
d. Continue to embrace the city’s status as a Pollinator Friendly City and explore ways to
include native plantings in parks and new developments.
2) Continue efforts to be sustainable in City regulations.
a. Explore participation in the GreenStep Cities program to encourage city-led
sustainability actions.
b. Explore the adoption of a shoreland ordinance to establish shoreline buffers, address
erosion issues along the city’s waterways and protect waterways from pollution.
c. Continue 2022-2024 strategic plan goals for flood mitigation and emergency
management.
Utilities – Draft Goals
1) Work with Owatonna Public Utilities to maintain the existing water supply system and plan for
expansion of this system as the city plans for growth.
2) Continue to plan for expansion of the wastewater system as the city plans for growth and
implement actions from the 2023 Wastewater Collection System Study or subsequent updates to
this plan.
3) Continue to enforce the city’s Stormwater Ordinance and MS4 permitting through the MPCA.
Continue the city’s Clean H2Owatonna stormwater management program.
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COMPARISON REPORT OF BUILDING DONE IN CITY OF OWATONNA IN YEARS 2022 AND 2023 Ken Beck, Building Official
DWELLINGS ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL ADD. & ALT. DUPLEX/APTS DEMO TOTAL
Month NO. VALUE NO. VALUE NO. VALUE NO. VALUE NO. VALUE NO. VALUE NO. NO. VALUE
Jan '22 0 0 4 7,640 14 104,970 11 3,775,051 68 419,719 0 0 0 97 4,307,380
Jan '23 0 0 5 16,600 8 443,880 7 5,117,850 66 494,614 0 0 0 86 6,072,944
Feb '22 0 0 12 22,742 24 1,753,403 16 4,817,476 139 855,061 0 0 0 191 7,448,682
Feb '23 0 0 8 24,850 22 1,113,838.30 11 25,861,730.75 136 834,982.70 0 0 0 177 27,835,401.75
Mar '22 5 1,901,925 33 67,493 35 2,161,547 26 5,560,379 284 1,747,846 0 0 1 384 11,439,190
Mar '23 1 200,000 17 44,100 42 2,497,648 20 26,251,710 243 $ 7 ,323,261.26 0 0 0 323 $ 3 6,316,719.26
Apr '22 5 1,901,925 51 96,566 58 2,827,402 30 5,592,069 411 2,785,871 0 0.00 0.00 555 13,203,833
Apr '23 4 1,968,586 26 96,900 74 31,047,283 **see below 329 8,699,343.89 0 0 1 434 41,812,112.89
May '22 6 2,141,925 62 112,316 75 5,328,038 36 6,191,103 585 4,336,520 0 0 0 764 18,162,974
May '23 4 1,968,586 37 132,400 94 36,206,219.51 **see below 463 11,204,959.76 1 599 49,512,165.27
Jun '22 8 3,061,925 76 155,666 107 6,779,903 40 7,384,127 738 6,392,230 0 0 3 970 23,826,923
Jun '23 4 1,968,586 52 189,068.67 113 45,164,773.51 **see below 594 12,314,075.39 0 0 8 771 59,636,503.57
Jul '22 10 3,631,925 94 282,866 130 8,869,882 48 8,653,897 870 7,489,327 2 10,500,000 3 1,155 39,427,897
Jul '23 5 2,168,586 69 242,168.67 132 46,905,945.51 714 13,185,484.99 2 400,000 8 930 62,902,185.17
Aug '22 11 4,031,925 101 303,866 160 10,139,786 56 8,902,182 986 8,302,718 3 17,000,000 3 1,320 48,680,477
Aug '23 6 2,568,586 75 257,168.67 162 51,045,367.26 847 14,208,880.97 4 12,400,000 9 1,103 80,480,004
Sep '22 12 4,531,000 126 332,386 184 11,910,289 67 19,440,272 1,104 10,577,868 4 24,500,000 3 1,500 71,291,815
Sep '23 9 3,587,126 83 333,668.67 197 64,081,192.67 990 15,576,116.82 4 12,400,000 9 1,292 95,978,104.16
Oct '22 16 6,306,000 142 368,736 197 13,206,075 72 19,560,069 1,223 11,308,018 4 24,500,000 3 1,657 75,248,898
Oct '23 16 6,739,916 94 382,984.89 217 66,611,382.67 1,153 17,005,042.02 4 12,400,000 10 1,494 103,139,325.55
Nov '22 16 6,306,000 152 380,936 209 17,318,397 79 19,922,914 1,320 13,572,135 4 24,500,000 3 1,783 82,000,382
Nov '23 21 8,119,916 101 424,984.89 235 69,172,169.67 1,281 17,958,715.07 4 12,400,000 13 1,655 108,075,785.63
Dec '22 16 6,306,000 164 405,736 211 17,445,397 87 20,108,379 1,398 14,120,570 4 24,500,000 3 1,883 82,886,082
Dec '23 21 8,119,916 106 430,584.89 252 71,144,770.64 1,365 18,435,507.88 4 12,400,000 13 1,761 110,530,779.41
**Starting April 2023, Commerical and Industrial are combined

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Owatonna Building Inspection Department Comparison Report- Construction to Date 2022/2023
Construction Report for Permits Issued through November, 2023
2022 2023
PERMITS PERMITS ISSUED FOR PERMITS PERMITS ISSUED FOR
Units Units
TYPE OF WORK ISSUED CONSTRUCTION COST ISSUED CONSTRUCTION COST
NEW DWELLINGS 16 6,306,000 0 21 8,119,916 0
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS 164 405,736 106 430,584.89
(INCLUDES GARAGES, UTIL.
BLDGS, SW. POOLS, ETC.)
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PR 298 37,553,776 252 71,144,770.64
RESIDENTIAL ADD. & ALT. 1,398 14,120,570 1365 18,435,507.88
DUPLEXES & APTS. 4 24,500,000 0 4 12,400,000 0
(INCLUDES ATTACHED SF)
DEMOLITION PERMITS 3 13 0
TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED 1,883 82,886,082 0 1,761 110,530,779 0