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City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 13, 2012
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) February 14,2012 Regular Meeting
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
4. DISCUSSION
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a) Findings of Fact - Denial of Interim Use Permit for an auto repair-major and auto sales use in the 6.4
Zoning District - 821 3rd Street .
b) 2030 Comprehensive Plan - 2011 Amendment - Verbal Update
5. ADJOURN
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 14, 2012
Page 2
primarily uses this area. The applicant would be permitted to park vehicles in front of
the storages area. Vehicles that are being repaired would not be allowed to be parked in
the west parking lot. Dave Kennedy, 312 Maple St., expressed concerns regarding this
type of business use. There has been a lack of enforcement for violations at this property
and a disregard for his property. He is concerned that this would continue. If approved
he would like to request a privacy barrier as a condition of this use. Member Bonar
verified that the previous similar use was done without seeking approval from the
Planning Commission. Planner Smick stated that was the case. He was puzzled why
the applicant would make this type of request knowing it wasn't an approved use.
Member Franceschelli referenced #6 of staffs recommendation, specifically that the
purpose is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, he disagree's with the statement
because he feels there are better areas for this type of business. He feels the zoning
should stay as B-4. Member Kuyper echoed the concerns of the other members. He
would be concerned about noise and the duration of parked vehicles. Member Primmer
asked if current businesses had or needed a CUP. Planner Smick stated they did not,
however, staff just recently learned of some of the businesses and they are not permitted
uses. Member Rotty shared the history of the previous auto use. The consensus ofthe
Commission is this is not the location for this type of business. Mr. Gathungu disputed
the decision of the commission. MOTION by Kuyper second by Primmer to close
the Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Franceschelli second
by Kuyper to deny the Conditional Use Permit because 1) the use doesn't comply with
current zoning and 2) inadequate buffer within the neighborhood, and request Findings
of Fact for the next meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Member Rotty explained
to the applicant and building owner that there is an appeal process that would go to the
City Council and must be appealed with 10 days.
6. Discussion
a) Downtown Fringe Properties - 2011 Comp Plan Amendment
Planner Smick indicated that post cards were sent out to property owners within the
areas identified as #1 and #2, to see if they would prefer to have their property zoned
B-2 or R-T. A total of6 owners were notified and 4 replied back. All responses were
in favor of rezoning their properties to R- T. This is for informational purposes only.
b) 2012 Meeting Schedule - Calendar
The 2012 meeting schedule was provided to the Commission for informational
purposes only.
c) Member Franceschelli indicated that there are vacancies on the Heritage
Preservation Commission and would encourage any persons interested in serving,
contact city staff.
7. Adjourn
MOTION by Kuyper, second by Primmer to adjourn at 8:16PM. APIF,
MOTION CARRlED.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 14, 2012
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Respectfully submitted,
Approved
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Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 . Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP CNU-A
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Findings of Fact - Interim Use permit for auto repair and sales
DATE:
March 13,2012
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
Attached are the Findings of Fact for the Planning Commission's denial of auto repair and auto sales uses at 821
Third Street by Francis Gathungn. Please review and either approve and/or request revisions to the findings.
ACTION REOUESTED
Review the Findings of Fact and either approve and/or request revisions to the findings.
cVL
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
cc: Francis Gathungn
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
IN RE:
Francis Gathungn
Request for an interim use permit for auto sales and repair at
821 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024
FINDINGS OF FACT
On February 18,2012, the applicant requested an interim use permit to stmt an auto repair and sales
business in the building at 821 Third Street in Farmington. The Planning Division for the City of Farmington
now makes the following Findings of Fact regarding the property addressed as 821 Third Street, Farmington,
MN 55024.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is located at 821 Third Street and is zoned B-4 (Neighborhood Business).
2. Per the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the subject property is guided for Commercial uses.
3. Based on the current zoning and land use designation, the City's prefel1'ed use ofthe property is
neighborhood business.
4. On February 19,2002, the B-4 (Neighborhood Business) zone was created.
5. On January 18,2012, the applicant submitted an interim use application to stmt an auto repair and sales
business from 821 Third Street.
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6. The B-4 zoning district does not allow for auto repair or sales.
7. Based upon this requested use, the City's Planning Commission did not approve the interim use because
the auto repair and sales uses are not an allowed use in the B-4 zoning district.
8. Additionally, the City's Planning Commission stated that the propelty at 821 Third Street was not
properly screened for this use and did not approve the interim use permit.
9. The applicant was told thathe may request an appeal to the zoning board's decision within 10 days, but
the applicant did not pursue the appeal.
Zoning Administrator:
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