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Home My WebLink About11/01/12 WorkshopCity of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INTRODUCTIONS 3. DISCUSSION AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP November 1, 2012 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS a. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance for the Empire Orderly Annexation Area (OAA) b. Next steps 4. ADJOURN A Proud Past A Promising Future Committed to Providing High Quality, Timely and Responsive Service to All Of Our Customers TO: Planning Commission Empire Township Representatives City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 Fax 651.280.6899 www.cilarmington.mn.us FROM: Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner SUBJECT: Empire Orderly Annexation Area Comprehensive Planning and Rezoning discussion DATE: November 1, 2012 INTORDUCTION On March 19, 2008 the City Council and the Empire Township Town Board adopted a joint resolution establishing an orderly annexation agreement for a portion of the township that includes 33 parcels of land totaling approximately 575 acres. The orderly annexation agreement gives the City authority to exercise planning, land use, zoning and subdivision regulations within the boundary of the Orderly Annexation Area [OAA]. Past practice has been that the City would only zone and comprehensively guide a property if it were within the municipal boundary of the City. Recently, the township expressed its expectation that the City would assume the zoning regulations for the properties within the OAA. Staff had an initial discussion with the Planning Commission regarding the OAA areas and their potential zoning and comprehensive plan guidance on August 15, 2012. Below are descriptions of the areas in question and what was discussed for zoning and comp plan guidance of the areas at the August 15 meeting. DISCUSSION Attached as Exhibit A, is a portion of a city map identifying the areas of Empire Township that are within the Orderly Annexation Area. There are seven areas identified as A -G; descriptions of each area are provided below: Area A Consists of approximately 9.03 acres of land at the southwest intersection of CR 66 (Vermilion River Trail) and Cambodia Avenue and is divided over seven residential properties. Potential Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance: Area A has an existing residential density of 0.78 dwelling units per acre therefore, it would seem reasonable to guide the property as Low Density Residential and zone it as R -1 (Low Density Residential) where the units per acre range from 1 -3.5. Area B Consists of approximately 166.38 acres of land and is generally located at the northwest intersection of Biscayne Avenue and 210 Street W and contains 5 parcels of land ranging from 5 acres to 80 acres. A majority of the acres in this area are currently utilized for farming operations. There are three residential parcels in this area as well. Potential Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance: A Low Medium Residential guidance and zoning of R -2 (Low /Medium Density Residential) would be appropriate for the three residential properties in this area given their proximity to existing land zoned and guided as such and a zoning and comp plan guidance of A -1 (Agriculture) and Agricultural, respectively, for the remaining farmland in the area. Area C Consists of 24.78 acres of land spread over four parcels and contains two cemeteries owned by the Corinthian Lodge and St. Michaels Church. Approximately half of the property is currently utilized for farming. The area is generally located at the southeast intersection of Cantata Avenue and 208 Street W. Potential Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance: Due to this areas location, a zoning designation of R -2 (Low/Medium Density Residential) would be appropriate (cemeteries are a conditional use in this zone; however, these cemeteries would be grandfathered in). Due to the current and anticipated future use of the properties as cemeteries the appropriate comprehensive plan guidance would be Public /Semi Public. Area D This area consists of two parcels totaling 2.54 acres of land. Two commercial businesses (Farmington Plumbing and Heating and what used to be Zarbok Construction) are contained on the properties. The parcels are generally located on the east side of Trunk highway 3 directly north of the formerly American Legion property. Potential Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance: It was previously discussed that a B -1 (Highway Business) zoning and a comprehensive plan guidance of Commercial for this area would be appropriate. Area E This area consists of four parcels of land totaling 1.39 acres. Two of the parcels contain single family residences, one is a vacant lot, and one contains a commercial building. The properties are located on the east side of Trunk Highway 3 off of Chippendale Court. Potential Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance: Even though a majority of this area is currently utilized as residential, it was previously discussed that this areas highest and best use, long term, would be Commercial due to its proximity of TH 3. It was suggested to guide these properties as Commercial with a zoning of B -1 (Highway Business). It should be noted that there are two other existing homes on Chippendale Court that are currently within the City's municipal boundary and that they are currently guided Commercial and zoned B -1. Area F This area consists of six parcels of land totaling 122.48 acres. The majority of the acreage in this area is utilized for agricultural purposes. There are two residences also located within the area. The area is generally located off of Minnesota State Highway 50, north of Fountain Valley Golf Course. Potential Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance: It was previously discussed that the two existing residences within the area should be zoned R -2 (Low /Medium Density Residential) with a comp plan guidance of Low /Medium. The remaining farmland in the area should be guided Agricultural and zoned A -1 (Agriculture). Area G This area consists of a portion of five parcels of land totaling 248.22 acres. The property is generally located south of 190 Street, west of the railroad tracks, and east of the Mystic Meadows subdivision. The area consists of floodplain and agricultural land. Potential Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance: It was previously discussed that the northern most parcel of this area does contain a significant amount of floodplain and would be suitable for park and open space. It was discussed that the remainder of the property should be zoned and comp guided as agricultural until development is imminent. It should be noted that Dakota County is proposing a regional greenway and trail that would bisect this area. It is anticipated that the widths of this greenway will vary from 100 to 300 feet. This would be a nice amenity for future adjacent residential properties. ACTION REQUESTED Discuss the potential zoning and comprehensive plan guiding of the areas within the Empire Orderly Annexation Area and provide feedback to staff. Respectfully submitted, f Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner J.1011161111141 III=1,1f 1,111 JJJ Oat .1 ,I111U1111111 H Al N UMN I II I I. I i I II I I I it d,,,„,#)nnnlNnatm1■ni 111 Immomf NINIMMIN n IMMO Li �I I I i Fi I Fl TT l Fri 11 �JV' q)) L __I 1 j I Ure1 1 N �1' —tl �It.tdFnni:gLL l_) ,y1IIIInNII! aluN114. F. EX A Dakota County, MN Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search, appraisal, survey, or for zoning verification. 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