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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/13Chair Rotty opened the Public Hearings Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting March 12, 2013 1. Call to Order Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Rotty, Kuyper, Franceschelli, Bjorge, Primmer Members Absent: None Also Present: Tony Wippler Assistant City Planner, Lee Smick City Planner 2. Approval of Minutes a) February 12, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION by Kuyper second by Franceschelli to approve the minutes as presented. VOTING FOR: Kuyper, Franceschelli, Rotty, Bjorge. ABSTAIN: Primmer. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Public Hearings a. Ordinance Amending Section 6 -4 -2 related to Keeping Animals within the City and Adding Section 10 -6 -29 Chickens on Urban Residential Lots City of Farmington Assistant Planner Wippler reviewed the history of the ordinance with the Board. The City Council initially denied this request in 2011 and has now asked for this ordinance to be reconsidered. The main components of this ordinance are as follows: 1. Urban Chicken Permit would be required and renewed each year, 2. The maximum number of hen chickens allowed would be six, 3. Roosters are not allowed, 4. Shelter and enclosure requirements, 5. Screening requirements. The difference from the one in 2011 is where they are allowed, and it is geared toward Rl zoning with min lot size of 10,000 square feet. Fee's would be established by Council. Staff's recommendation would be $100 permit fee, and renewals would be $25.00. Member Kuyper asked about enforcement. Assistant Planner Wippler stated he felt revocation would occur with habitual violations /complaints. Member Primmer asked about the success of other communities. Mr. Wippler indicated he has not had any negative feedback. Chair Rotty explained the reviewed the proposed Ordinance with the audience. MOTION by Franceschelli second by Kuyper to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuyper second by Primmer to approve the Ordinance as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b. Conditional Use Permit to allow Auto Repair, Major use within the B -3 Zoning District 701 lst Street, Suite A Fred Bones Planner Smick introduced the request by Mr. Bones. The applicant is proposing vehicle body repair and refinishing of automobiles as well as refurbishing and restoring classic vehicles. He would like to use the front of the building for auto sales which is an allowable use. Proposed hours would be 8:OOAM to 5:30PM Monday through Friday and Saturdays 9:OOam until noon. The previous tenant was an illegal use and complaints were received from neighboring properties. Staff has recommended the following conditions of the CUP: 1. limit vehicles parked between the building and curb to four; 2. Automobile being repaired or waiting for pick up will not be allowed to park on 1S Street; 3. No repairs will occur outside the building and the door shall be closed during times of repairs; 4. compliance is required for the off street parking lot (Section 10 -6 -4 A -E); 5. Applicant obtains Planning Commission, March 12, 2013, pg 2 all necessary building permits from the Building Official and Fire Marshal; 6. Applicant obtains sign permits for any signs. Mr. Hoeppner 27 Walnut Street, is concerned about fumes coming from the building. What about wrecked cars and auto sales? Is he going to have cars brought in by trailer on 1S Street? What about noise? Mr. Bones replied that the paint facility will have an exhaust system and the doors will be closed. He buys and sells damaged vehicles. They would come in on a flat bed truck and would be brought inside the facility. They use air tools and should not be heard down the street. Bill Klotz, concerned about the fumes around the daycare and traffic for the business. No sidewalk on 1S Street and is concerned for children. Who will police this? Planner Smick indicated that staff will take complaints and review. Mr. Hoeppner asked if the building is being sold to the Mr. Bones. Mr. Bones is leasing space. Jeff Girdner, 700 1St Street is pleased with the conditions and asked the business owner what type of volume does he expect? It would be light volume. There would be one employee with a possibility for a part -time person. Planner Smick stated Mr. Bones is considering locating a parking lot to the north of his leased space. He realizes that it would need to be paved and screened. Member Kuyper asked about the sales of vehicles. Mr. Bones indicated by law he needs to have a sign on the premises but most of his advertising is done on -line. He asked if there were noise complaints by the current tenants. Mr. Gridner indicated that it is minimal and he would not object to Mr. Bones opening the doors during repairs. Member Bjorge asked how the applicant felt about the conditions. Mr. Bones is agreeable to the terms His biggest concern was the closed door policy. The owner of the building has indicated to him that the building does stay fairly cool. Member Primmer asked if he could have cars dropped off during non congested times. Staff will look at the daycare times of drop off and pick up and work with Mr. Bones. Member Franceschelli asked if he was purchasing or bringing the paint booth. Mr. Bones stated that he is purchasing one. They would put the booth in before operating. Chair Rotty stated that he felt Mr. Bones answered all concerns of the commission and the neighbors. If Mr. Bones intends on using the parking area to the north, it must be bituminous and the Commission would give him until August 1, 2013 to get the paving completed. Mr. Bones agreed. MOTION by Kuyper second by Primmer to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Franceschelli second by Primmer to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the staff recommended conditions. Language will be added to address the opening of the doors during hot weather. Staff will also check with the daycare center about their busy times for dropping off and picking up of children. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. Discussion a. Request to Board of Adjustment for approval of Off Street Parking Lot Colin Garvey MOTION by Kuyper second by Primmer to table this item until the April, 2013 meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. Adjourn MOTION by Kuyper second by Primmer to adjourn at 8:04 PM APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Sue Miller Administrative Assistant Approved