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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.03.93 Special Planning Packet1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC HEARING a. 7:00 A.M. Conditional Use Request from Mark Gerry for a fast food restaurant at the southeast corner of the intersection of Third and Elm Streets, including the North 51 feet of the West 110 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Town of Farmington. The property is zoned B -2 Downtown Business. 3. DISCUSSION AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL AUGUST 3, 1993 a. Tim Carr 19185 Akin Road. Mr. Carr has been questioned through Citizen Request Form about a potential home occupation which has not been sanctioned by the Planning Commission. b. Conditional Approval of Draft Flood Plan Ordinance returned from the DNR on May 6, 1993. 4. ADJOURN 1. CALL TO ORDER Recommendation tr Charles Tooker City Planner AGENDA REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL AUGUST 3, 1993 2. PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M. Conditional Use Request from Mark Gerry for a Fast Food Restaurant at SE Corner of 3rd and Elm The fast food restaurant involved in this application is Subway, which meets the requirements of the code if categorized as a restaurant, but not as a fast food restaurant. The difference is off street parking. A restaurant will need 5 spaces whereas a fast food establishment will need 25 spaces. This is one of the little used portions of the code which suggests that the source of the standard may be wrong. Staff will investigate the experience further in other communities. The site plan indicates 9 spaces but the maneuverability within the parking lot and a need to provide good access to the building suggest that two of the spaces should be removed. Without information to the contrary, the Staff would suggest that 7 off street parking spaces would be more than adequate. On the other hand, the staff does believe that additional landscaping should be required, particularly adjoining Third Street, Elm Street and the west side of the building adjoining the two entrances. A schematic plan has been drawn and shown to the applicant. Additional landscaping does not appear to be a problem. Because of the Farmington Ford move to Lakeville, a new use for this site would appear to be appropriate. The only question that is unanswered is parking. The applicant may be able to contribute to the discussion based upon the experience of other franchises. Evaluate parking needs and the landscape plan in the context of the long term use of the site. 3. DISCUSSION Tim Carr, 19185 Akin Road Mr. Carr arrived at the last regular meeting after adjournment. He has said that he can be at this meeting to discuss the home occupation that has been questioned. Conditional Approval of the Draft Flood Plain Ordinance The DNR has reviewed the draft ordinance and indicated approval of the draft subject to the revision of several sections in what do not appear to be of great significance. The Staff will review the draft more closely before the meeting to bring to the surface any potential problems that could be introduced by the recommended changes.