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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.21.84 Planning PacketAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR AUGUST 21, 1984 1. Minutes of July 17, 1984. 2. Vogel Outdoor Advertising, Inc., request for a variance from setback requirements in the A -1 District to place a billboard at the inter- section of County 31 and Trunk Highway 50. 3. Bernard Murphy /Dar -Lin Investments, request for a subdivision waiver to re- establish a previously separate parcel adjoining Duo Plastics. 4. Virginia Mohn Accessory Apartments, discussion of a potential zoning ordinance amendment authorizing accessory apartments within single family dwellings. AGENDA REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR AUGUST 21, 1984 1. Approval of minutes, July 17, 1984 2. Vogel Outdoor Advertising Request for Variance. This request is based upon three existing signs, the most recent of which appears to have been erected in 1981, by Vogel Outdoor Advertising. The difference is that the proposed sign will be located at potentially one of the busiest intersections in Farmington whereas those that exist are well away from any cross streets. The attached sketch identifies the approximate location of the existing signs as well as the one proposed. Currently the zoning ordinance and the entire city code is being reviewed to eliminate conflicting requirements. For example, Section 10 -10 -7 (1) would appear to preclude any billboards in Farmington, whereas Section 10 -7 -1 (1) provides for billboards and ground signs as permitted uses in the I -1 District. One major change would be to put all references to siggs into a separate sign ordinance. It would be the recommendation of staff that billboards continue to be allowed in the industrial district but under more strict requirements than are now in place. A minimum spacing requirement will come into play as well as a minimum distance from any public street intersection. It will also contain language which out lines minimum standards of upkeep. One of the existing signs in this area is not being maintained in a way that brings credit either to Farmington or the outdoor advertiser. RECOMMENDATION Advise the applicant that a variance is not warranted based upon Section 2 -4 -3 of the ordinance. 3. Bernard Murphy Dar -Lin Investments Request for Subdivision Waiver The letter from Harvey Snyder describes a portion of what logic would suggest Dar -Lin Investments is looking for and includes land that Murphy probably is not willing to give up. At this time, staff is making the assumption that Dar -Lin would like the shaded area in order to provide for the expansion of Duo Plastics. Snyder's next to last statement is based upon a discussion held with staff without reference to the plat. The real situation is that when Murphy purchased this property, the airstrip, house lot and railroad right of way were incorporated into the property description of the large parcel situated immediately to the east. Since it is not now a separate parcel, the Planning Commission may create a new parcel measuring approximately 334' x 400' immediately east of Duo Plastics for the purpose of a plant expansion. RECOMMENDATION: Allow a subdivision waiver based upon an earlier division of approximately the same land area and no need at this location to reserve an opening for a street to the north. 4. Virginia Mohn Accessory Apartments Please refer to earlier mailings.