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Apple Ford zoning compliance permit

City of Gem Lake
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Sep 1, 2026
57 days ago
Sector
Capital Projects
Detected 57 days agoSep 1

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From the meeting

The packet includes a zoning compliance permit for the Apple Ford redevelopment at 3651 Highway 61. The permit was tied to a new dealership building, lot consolidation, public water connection work, car wash water recycling, and lighting controls. The city later adopted a resolution on September 15, 2026 directing staff to issue the permit with conditions, so the project had already moved beyond concept into approved redevelopment and implementation.

That creates follow-on opportunity around construction, utility coordination, site work, and equipment packages.

Meeting date
September 1, 2026
Agency
City of Gem Lake

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