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Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2014
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty, Franceschelli, Rich, Bjorge
Members Absent: Kuyper
Also Present: Tony Wippler — Planning Manager
Adam Kienberger — Community Development Director
2. Approval of Minutes
a) Mayl3, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes — Motion by Franceschelli second by Rich to
approve the minutes as presented. Voting For: Rotty, Bjorge, Franceschelli. Abstain: Rich.
Motion Carried.
3. Public Hearings — Chairperson Rotty opened all Public Hearings
a. Ordinance amending Section 10 -6 -29 (Chickens on Urban Residential Lots) removing
the minimum lot area requirement for the keeping of hen chickens — City of Farmington —
Planning Manager Wippler noted that this was discussed at the May Planning Commission
meeting. The ordinance amendment proposes to remove the minimum lot area requirement of
10,000 square feet as one of the requirements for keeping chickens on urban residential lots. The
R -1 requirement will not change. Motion by Bjorge second by Franceschelli to close the public
hearing. Motion by Franceschelli second by Bjorge to recommend approval of the ordinance
amendment as written and forward on to the City Council. APIF, Motion Carried
4. Discussion
a. Temporary Storage Garages - Planning Manager Wippler indicated that these "temporary"
structures are popping up in Farmington. While they are supposed to be temporary it appears
that residents are making them permanent. What is the commissions opinion on these?
Member Rich asked why we are looking at this. Planning ManagerWippler indicated that we
have received complaints from neighboring properties. Member Rotty does not feel these are
accessory buildings and don't fall under accessory buildings. These are temporary in nature
and are not for permanent use. Address as a "temporary" use. Member Franceschelli stated
that this is going in the front yard and not backyards. Need a definition for these types of
structures. Planning Manager asked how we enforce these when we don't know what they
are. Chair Rotty stated these are being used as long term accessory structures. He feels they
should be regulated. Member Franceschelli asked when do we act on these? Chair Rotty
indicated as soon as we receive a complaint, we need to address it. Dick Orndorff asked
where will it stop. They don't look good to everybody and are larger than sheds. Member
Rich asked if these structures could be permitted. Chair Rotty asked staff to research adjacent
communities to see how they are addressing these types of structures. Planning Manager
indicated he would bring back information at a future meeting.
b. Thank you to members who came to HPC Workshop - Member Franceschelli expressed
his thanks for those who participated.