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Planning Commission
Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 9,2010
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty, Bonar, Vanderbeck, Kuyper, Franceschelli
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Tony Wippler - Assistant City Planner
2. Approval of Minutes
a) February 9,2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Vanderbeck, second by Franceschelli to approve the minutes. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Public Hearings
a) Variance to create a lot less than 4O-acres in size in the A-I District - Con't
Applicant: Mildred Pelach
19867 Flagstaff Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
Doug Malszycki
19585 Flagstaff Avenue
Farmington,MN55024
The commission reviewed and approved two variances for Mr. Malszycki back in
August of 2009 to create two once-acre parcels off of the ten-acre parcel he currently
owns. The applicant is now requesting to split off two additional parcels that are each
roughly two acres in size. One of the parcels is located as part of Mr. Malszycki's ten
acre parcel and the other would be purchased form the adjacent property owner Mildred
Pelach. If the variances were to be approved, a condition of approval would be that
there is a shared driveway access for the two lots off of Flagstaff Ave. The Dakota
County Plat Commission has provided comments, including the request for a shared
access, as well as a request for dtscussion of placement of homes on the lots to
accommodate any future roadway construction.
Commissioner Bonar asked if the positioning of the homes could be affected by right-of-
way requirements both on the frontage and on the side for any future road right-of-way.
Staff stated that that is correct. Commissioner Bonar asked for elaboration on the
hardship as it applies to this request. In 2009 the Commission approved a code
amendment to require that lot sizes be a minimum of forty acres. So therefore if the
code had not been changed, there would not be a variance required, this hardship has
been used in a number of variance approvals in the past. Commissioner Vanderbeck
asked if the property owner is alright with the possibility that a road could be
constructed dissecting the properties in the future. Staff stated that the lots are 270 feet
deep and there is a lot of room for placement of the homes, but the owners are aware of
the possibility. Commissioner Franceschelli asked for clarification that the lot lines do
not impact any of the existing buildings. Commissioner Kuyper asked if the future road
extension being discussed would be the extension of 195th Street to the west. Staff stated
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that it would not be that roadway; it would be a local road. Chair Rotty stated that he
would be in support of the variances. Staff stated that if the housing market improves,
there may be a need to re-examine the zoning for this area to reflect increased
development. The Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed again in a few years.
MOTION by Bonar, second by Franceschelli to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuyper, second by Franceschelli to recommend
the approval of two variances to create two 1.91 acre lots at 19585 Flagstaff Ave. and
19867 Flagstaff Ave. with the following conditions:
1. A combined driveway access is required for the two 1.91 acres properties in order
to reduce the number of accesses on Flagstaff Ave.
2. Staff is recommending that the owners of the two parcels discuss the location of
their new homes with Planning Staff before submitting a building permit request, in
order to allow the right-of-way for future local street if desired by the city.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Preliminary & Final Plat & PUD Amendment - East Farmington Tenth Addition
Applicant: East Farmington Home Owners Association
3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 202
Edina, MN 55435
Staff has requested that this public hearing be continued until April 13, 2010. There will not
be new notices sent out. MOTION by Vanderbeck, second by Franceschelli to continue the
public hearing until April 13, 2010. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion
a) Farmington Downtown Business Association Meet and Greet
Stafflet the Commissioners know about the Farmington Downtown Business
Association Meet and Greet to be held on Monday, March 22,2010 from 5:30-6:30
pm at Grand Hall Studios.
b) Census reminder - verbal update
Staff stressed the importance of all residents filling out the census forms and mailing
them back. They help to determine the allocation of federal funding and how many
House of Representatives delegates the State of Minnesota has.
5. Adjourn
MOTION by Kuyper, second by Vanderbeck to adjourn. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Approved
Lisa Dargis
Administrative Assista