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Planning Commission
Minutes
Regular Meeting
April 14, 2009
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Vanderbeck, Bonar, Rotty, Barker, Stokes
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Tony Wippler - Assistant City Planner, Lee Smick - City Planner
2. Approval of Minutes
a) March 10,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Vanderbeck, second by Bonar to approve the minutes. VOTED FOR:
Rotty, Bonar, Vanderbeck. ABSTAINED: Barker, (Commissioner Stokes was not
present for this vote) MOTION CARRIED.
3. Public Hearings
a) Review of Final Document (2030 Comprehensive Plan - 2008 update)
Applicant: City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
The Metropolitan Council reviewed and approved the 2030 Comprehensive Plan - 2008
Update at their meeting on March 11,2009. The next step in the process is for the Planning
Commission to review the final draft, which would then be followed by the City Council's
adoption of the final document. Minnesota State Statute requires that the City of Farmington
adopt the document within nine months of the Metropolitan Council's approval. The
Metropolitan did not require any modifications to the document but did make
recommendations; City staffhas incorporated those recommendations into the final document.
Once the document is adopted by the City Council, a hard copy and an electronic copy will be
sent to the Metropolitan Council and the City of Farmington will have met all requirements for
the comprehensive plan update process. Staff presented a PowerPoint outlining the
development ofthe 2030 Comprehensive Plan - 2008 Update.
Mr. Jerry Sayers, 6886 Lakeville Blvd., stated that his family desires to develop their farm,
located just south of the New Farmington High School. He stated that they do have water and
sewer located there now and they do not understand why they cannot develop it. He stated that
they have been working with Ryan Companies and may possibly have a big box store such as
Target interested in the property. He stated that he would be willing to develop the area
identified for development of a possible gas station in the City's comprehensive plan as
indicated. He asked the Planning Commission to please consider his family's wish. City
Planner Smick stated that the previous City Council had stated that any interest in development
would be considered. Thus far there has been no substantial interest from developers. Chair
Rotty stated that the preference is to avoid "leap frog" development; however, if there were an
interested developer, the Commission would at least consider a request to amend the
comprehensive plan.
The Commissioners thanked staff for their hard work on developing the plan. Chair Rotty
stated that there were many residents involved during the process and thanked them for their
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participation. He stated that the plan is focused on commercial and industrial development and
will be updated every two years. MOTION by Baker, second by Vanderbeck to close the
public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Bonar, second by Barker to
recommend approval of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan - 2008 Update to the City Council.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion
a) League of Minnesota Cities - Planning Commission Guide
Information received.
b) Commissioner Barker - Resignation
Commissioner Barker addressed the Commission and tendered his resignation. He will
be moving to Lakeville and will no longer be eligible to serve on the commission.
c) Appointment to Castle Rock Discussion Group
Chair Rotty nominated Commissioner Vanderbeck for appointment to the Castle Rock
Discussion group. MOTION by Rotty, second by Stokes to appoint Commissioner
Vanderbeck to the Castle Rock Discussion Group. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Adjourn
MOTION by Barker, second by Bonar to adjourn. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Approved
Lisa Dargis
Administrative Assistant