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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/15City of Farmington A Proud Past - A Promising Future 430 Third Street Committed to Providing High Farmington, MN 55024 Quality, Timely and Responsive Service to All of Our Customers AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION April 14, 2015 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (a) Approve Planning Commission Minutes (March 10, 2015) 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Urban Chicken Permit Application - Andrea Youngberg - 18315 Everton Court (b) Urban Chicken Permit Application - Mylinda Wachter - 5995 Lower 182nd Street W. (c) An ordinance amending Sections 10- 5- 6(B)2, 10- 5- 7(B)2, 10- 5- 8(B)2, 10- 5- 10(B)2, 10- 5- 11(B)2, and 10- 5- 12(B)2 of the zoning code as they relate to Accessory Structure Standards 4. DISCUSSION (a) Set date for work session to discuss possible ordinance amendments 5. ADJOURN ikRitt„ City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Approve Planning Commission Minutes (March 10, 2015) DATE: April 14, 2015 INTRODUCTION Attached, are the minutes from the March 10, 2015 regular Planning Commission meeting. DISCUSSION NA ACTION REQUESTED Approve the minutes from the March 10, 2015 regular Planning Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Type o Backup Material Description March 10, 2015 Regular Minutes City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Planning Commission Tony Wippler, Planning Manager Urban Chicken Permit Application - Andrea Youngberg - 18315 Everton Court April 14, 2015 INTRODUCTION Andrea Youngberg is seeking approval of an Urban Chicken Permit. The subject property is 18315 Everton Court. Planning Division Review Site Address: 18315 Everton Court Property Owner / Applicant: Andrea Youngberg 18315 Everton Court Farmington, MN 55024 Attachments: 1. Application (Ex. A) 2. Site Plan / Aerial (Ex. B) 3. Picture of coop (Ex. C) Legal Description: Lot Six (6), Block Two (2), HILLVIEW 3RD ADDITION Lot Area: 0.34 acres (14,861 square feet) Existing Land Use: Single - family residence Surrounding Land Use: The subject property is completely surrounded by single - family dwellings. Existing Zoning: R -1 (Low Density Residential) DISCUSSION Andrea Youngberg has applied for an Urban Chicken Permit. The permit is requesting the keeping of three (3) hen chickens on the property located at 18315 Everton Court. The proposed coop, as shown in Exhibit C, is approximately 8.4 square feet in size and 4 feet tall. The coop must be elevated a minimum of 12 inches (maximum 36 inches) off of the ground to ensure air circulation beneath the coop. A run is attached to the coop and is approximately 8.4 square feet in area. The overall size of the coop and run is approximately 19.48 square feet. The coop and run as proposed meet the size requirements identified in Section 10 -6 -29 of the City Code. The applicant is proposing two possible locations for the coop and run. The applicants preferred location is shown on the attached site plan and is colored green. This location is enclosed with a chain link fence however the applicant fears this area may be too wet from drainage issues to keep the coop and run permanently without doing damage to the coop. If they find the preferred location does not work as a permanent location, the applicant would like the option to move the coop and run to the second option shown on the attached site plan and colored blue. This location is closer to the home and is not enclosed by the existing fence. Both of the proposed locations meets all setback requirements listed in Section 10- 6-29 of the City Code and exceed the twenty five (25') foot requirement from the nearest adjacent home. In addition, the coop and run must be setback at least 10 feet from all property lines. Both of the proposed locations meet this requirement. Staff is comfortable with either location as shown. Lot coverage is not an issue with this application. The lot coverage with the proposed coop and run will be approximately 15.83 %. The maximum lot coverage allowed in the R -1 Zoning District is 30 %. Section 10- 6- 29(K)6 states that any chicken coop or run shall be screened from view with a solid fence or landscaped buffer with a minimum height of four (4') feet. Currently, a portion of the rear of the property is fenced with a chain link fence. The applicant has indicated that no additional perimeter fencing will be added with the coop and run. If the permit is approved, a condition of approval should be that the applicant work with staff on screening the coop and run in an appropriate manner. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the Urban Chicken Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. A renewal permit shall be applied for and administratively approved every year after the Urban Chicken Permit has been approved that chickens are kept on the property. 2. The applicant shall work with staff to provide additional screening of the coop and run from the adjacent properties. 3. All other requirements specified in Section 10 -6 -29 of the City Code shall be abided by. ATTACHMENTS: Type a Backup Material o Backup Material • Backup Material Description Exhibit A - Application Exhibit B - Site Plan / Aerial Exhibit C - Picture of coop City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington. Minnesota 651.280.6800. Fax 651280.6899 www.ci.tlirmingion.mn.us MAR 12 2015 URBAN CHICKEN PERMIT APPLICATION o Please identify coop and run information on ascaled dteplan or property survey that shows lot Tines, structures and existing conditions. Site Address for chickens: The above referenced property's Homeowner's Association rules, if any, do not prohibit the keeping of c) ickens on the property: (please initial) Yes No Not Applicable Applicant: Address: r�re� �u/IyL�✓' Street Property Owner Name: Address: Ill GL tJ rra City Phone: W-9/ 3 -5-4/1- ' �sv State Street Property Owner Signature (If different than applicant): Current Zoning District: k- Zip Code Phone: City State Current Land Use: / (f7/- dj Zip Code Date: < ?i / %..2.Ac Coop/Run Information Number of Chickens: ev z It u Dimension of chicken coop: -( x5 tm X sv (detailed plans & elevations required) Dimension of chicken run: ( //)G/t(r1d 1/7 110), ChM. eil ( Jdetailed plans & elevations required) s i vn s /// Descri . tiop of exterio materials for the coo • and run: Will a fence be added in addition to the coop and run? Yes No If yes, describe location, size and materials for fence: 1 I hereby acknowledge that this information is complete and accurate; that the work will be in conformance with the ordinances and codes of the City of Farmington; that I understand this is not a permit, but only an application for a permit. I acknowledge that structures will be constructed in accordance with the approved plans. %grc-.Q� pplicant's Print Nate J Request submitted to Planni g s on 33/ %d/I S in Local Newspaper: Denied FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Public Hearing set for: i�I i I S Advertised Planning Commission Action: Approved Fee Paid X City Council Action (if necessary): Approved Denied $100 Date for Renewal, if approved: Comments: Conditions Set: Planning Division: Date: DRAF 1 ED BY: City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 2 Dakota County, MN 34 4.3,1;1,6 .1t - st'fr41, Disclaimer: trap and parcel data are believed to be accurate, document and should not be substituted for a title search,ap assumes no legal responsibility for the information container 77 6 (AAA 0)1 owl/ 4'1 ate Yfix 6h / ekierl ear ci-rt,t,(7 Iht), ((lion 01911ons we'fe ems , S. BUILD i' B' ODD GATE (FOR PANEL 0). The wood gate starts with a 1X4 frame that's identical to the wire gate frame you built in step 3. Build the frame, then install the 3" hinges 6" from the top and bottom, as with the wire gate. Lay the frame face up (hinge side down) and arrange ten 35W cedar pick- ets vertically so all are flush with the top and bottom of the frame and are spaced evenly (as needed) across the frame's width. The two outside pickets should be flush with the outsides of the frame. Staple the pickets with a pair of 1%." sta- ples at each end. NOTE: You will attach this gate to panel D after the coop is assembled and in place. 6" It Completed wood gate (Panel D) 13, ASSEMBIE THE WALL PANELS. Clamp wall panels B and C together, applying the clamps to the two mating 2x4s that will be at the center of the coop structure. Make sure all edges of the mat- ing pieces are flush and the assembly is square and level. Mark the inside face of one of the clamped 2x4s, 6" from its top and bottom ends. Drill a 5 /,6' hole through both 2x4s at each mark, then anchor the panels together with two 5 /,s' x 3'/�" hex bolts with washers and nuts. Repeat the same process to join panels E and F. Position panel A over the end of panel B so the side of A is flush with the outside face of B. Make sure the frames are square (horizontally and vertically) and clamp them together at the corner. Assembled coop structure Mark on the inside face of panel A's side piece, 6" from the top and bottom of the board. Secure the panels together with two Simpson GA2 gusset angles fastened with twelve 1'/n' deck screws, placing the angles at the 6" marks, as shown in the Panel cor- ner detail. Use the same method to attach panel A to F, panel C to D, and panel D to E. Install three 35'/x' 2x4 top braces to increase the rigidity of the frame assem- bly, as shown in Assembled coop structure. Clamp each of the pieces in place, drill ' /e" diagonally opposed pilot holes through the brace and into the wall frame member, and fasten the brace with a pair of 3" deck screws at each end. 2x4 top braces Panel corner detail 351/" KIPPEN HOUSE COOP 137 City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Urban Chicken Permit Application - Mylinda Wachter - 5995 Lower 182nd Street W. DATE: April 14, 2015 INTRODUCTION Mylinda Wachter is seeking approval of an Urban Chicken Permit. The subject property is 5995 Lower 182nd Street West. It should be noted the Planning Commission did approve an Urban Chicken Permit for this property on May 13, 2014. However, the applicant of the previously approved permit (Mr. Travis Brothers) has since sold and moved from the property. According to Section 10- 6 -29(C) of the zoning code, the Urban Chicken Permit shall become null and void if the owner of the chickens moves from the premises. Thereby the new property owner must apply for a new permit. Planning Division Review Site Address: 5995 Lower 182nd Street West Property Owner / Applicant: Mylinda Wachter 5995 Lower 182nd Street West Farmington, MN 55024 Attachments: 1. Application (Ex. A) 2. Site Plan / Aerial (Ex. B) 3. Picture of coop (Ex. C) Legal Description: Lot Twenty Eight (28), Block One (1), HILL DEE 2nd Addition. Lot Area: 0.54 acres (23,643 square feet) Existing Land Use: Single - family residence Surrounding Land Use: Single - family dwellings are adjacent to the north, south and east. Farmland is adjacent to the west. Existing Zoning: R -1 (Low Density Residential) DISCUSSION Mylinda Wachter has applied for an Urban Chicken Permit. The permit is requesting the keeping of three (3) hen chickens on the property located at 5995 Lower 182nd Street West. The proposed coop, as shown in Exhibit C, is approximately 24 square feet in size and 6 feet tall. A run will be attached to the coop and is proposed to be 6 feet in depth and 10 feet in length (60 square feet total) with a height of 6 feet. The coop and run as proposed meet the requirements identified in Section 10 -6 -29 of the City Code. This is the same coop and run that was previously approved by the Commission in 2014. As shown in Exhibit B, the coop and run are proposed to be located in the rear of the property near the northwest corner of the yard. The proposed location meets all setback requirements listed in Section 10 -6 -29 of the City Code and will be located further than the required twenty -five (25') feet from any adjacent home. In addition, the coop and run must be setback at least 10 feet from all property lines. The proposed location meets this requirement. It is proposed to be setback just over ten (10') feet from the northern property line. Lot coverage is not an issue with this application. The lot coverage with the proposed coop will be approximately 9.29 %. The maximum lot coverage allowed in the R -1 Zoning District is 30 %. Section 10- 6- 29(K)6 states that any chicken coop or run shall be screened from view with a solid fence or landscaped buffer with a minimum height of four (4') feet. Currently, the rear of the property is not fenced and the applicant has indicated that no additional perimeter fencing will be added with the coop and run. If the permit is approved, a condition of approval should be that the applicant work with staff on screening the coop and run in an appropriate manner. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the Urban Chicken Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. A renewal permit shall be applied for and administratively approved every year after the Urban Chicken Permit has been approved that chickens are kept on the property. 2. The applicant shall work with staff to provide additional screening of the coop and run from the properties to the north, south and east. 3. All other requirements specified in Section 10 -6 -29 of the City Code shall be abided by. ATTACHMENTS: Type ❑ Backup Material ❑ Backup Material ❑ Backup Material Description Exhibit A - Application Exhibit B - Site Plan / Aerial Exhibit C - Picture of Coop City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651280.6800 + Fax 651280:6899 www. Lfarminsion>me.us EX. fi MAR 2 5 2015 URBAN CHICKEN PERMIT APPLICATION i o Please identify coop and run information on a scaled site plan or property survey that shows lot lines, structures and existing conditions.. Site Address for chickens: c3C C ' k t t 't ( <>f The above referenced property's. Homeowner's Association rules, if any, do not prohibit the keeping of chickens on the property: (please initial) Yes No Not Applicable t'. l rte° Applicant: MAU1 r' r Address: 3t c1 �� '� i •'�' rIg Street kY1re c City Property Owner Name: riVALeitThoO. kalakilvyvor Address: Street Property Owner Signature (If different than applicant): Current Zoning. District: 1Z-1 w City Phone: 621' T7_71 State Zip Code Phone: ( 1:2 \ 2 ; Z , 1 ' fl al . N c :OZ-- State Current Land Ose; rlkV C.l Zip Code Date: Coop /Run Information Number of Chickens: Dimension of chicken coop; (0 Y (detailed plans & elevations required) al s t1 Dimension of chicken run: ')( U' (detailed plans & elevations required) Description of exterior materials for the coop and run: U3oOC ' Q)( C1 O 1(C. Willa fence be added in addition to the coop and run? Yes No If yes, describe location, size and materials for fence: 1 I hereby acknowledge that this information is complete and accurate; that the work wilL be in conformance with the ordinances and codes of the City of Farmington; that I understand this is not a permit, but only an application for a permit. I acknowledge that structures will be constructed in accordance with the approved plans. m Applicant's Printed Name M101-krth akatCPX Applicant's Signature Date DRAFTED BY: City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 2 0: ToN€e EX 8 Print Preview Page 1 of 1 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. Dakota County assumes no legal responsibility for the information contained in this data. Map Scale 1 inch = 34 feet 4/10/2015 http: / /gis.co.dakota.mn.us /DCGIS /WebForms/ Print. aspx? img= http: / /gis.co.dakota.mn.us /C... 4/10/2015 Page 1 of 1 EX. G e)■‘S-riincA k-bue City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: An ordinance amending Sections 10- 5- 6(B)2, 10- 5- 7(B)2, 10- 5- 8(B)2, 10- 5- 10(B)2, 10- 5- 11(B)2, and 10- 5- 12(B)2 of the zoning code as they relate to Accessory Structure Standards DATE: April 14, 2015 INTRODUCTION Attached, for the Commissions review is an ordinance amendment to the City's residential zoning districts (R -1, R -2, R -3, R -5, R -T and R -D) as they relate to accessory structure standards. DISCUSSION At the March 10th regular meeting the Commission recommend approval of an ordinance amendment to Chapter 5 of Title 4 (Architectural Design and Materials) and Chapter 6 of Title 10 (Performance Standards) of the City Code that included among other minor changes an increase in the size of accessory storage sheds that require a building permit from exceeding 120 square feet to exceeding 200 square feet in size. This change was necessary to come into compliance with the with the recently approved 2015 State Building Code. City Council approved these changes on March 16, 2015. Now, the individual residential zoning district chapters must be amended to reflect the same increase in size of accessory structure that requires a building permit (exceeding 120 sf to exceeding 200 sf). This amendment is for consistency purposes. ACTION REQUESTED Recommend approval of the attached ordinance and summary ordinance and forward that recommendation on to the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description a Ordinance Ordinance o Ordinance Summary Ordinance CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10- 5- 6(B)2, 10- 5- 7(B)2, 10- 5- 8(B)2, 10- 5- 10(B)2, 10- 5- 11(B)2, 10- 5- 12(B)2 OF THE ZONING CODE AS THEY RELATE TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURE STANDARDS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Sections 10- 5- 6(B)2, 10- 5- 8(B)2, 10- 5- 10(B)2, 10-5-11(B)2, 10- 5- 12(B)2 of the Farmington Zoning Code, are hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the struck language below as follows: 10 -5 -6: R -1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) Bulk And Density Standards: 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size: r— Detached garages: Lots up to 0.5 acre Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure Lots 0.5 to 1 acre Lesser of 1,250 square feet or square feet of principal structure Lots 1.0 acre + Lesser of 1,500 square feet or square feet of principal structure r— Storage shed 240 square feet Building permit Any accessory structure over 1-20 200 square feet requires a building permit Building material The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure Maximum number 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size: r— r- 6 feet 1- Detached garages: 6 feet 1 Height (maximum) storage shed Lots up to 0.5 acre Height (maximum) detached garage Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure 20 feet Lots 0.5 to 1 acre Lesser of 1,250 square feet or square feet of principal structure Lots 1.0 acre + Lesser of 1,500 square feet or square feet of principal structure r- Storage shed 240 square feet Apartment 1,800 square feet i Building permit Any accessory structure over 1-20 200 square feet requires a building permit Building material The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure Maximum number 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage Side yard setback 6 feet Side yard setback r- 6 feet Rear yard setback 6 feet 1 Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 009 -607, 8 -3 -2009) 10 -5 -7: R -2 LOW /MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) Bulk And Density Standards: Rear r-- r- yard setback: With alley 10 feet Without alley 3 feet Height (maximum) storage shed Apartment 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage Building permit 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. 10 -5 -8: R -3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) Bulk And Density Standards: 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: F Maximum size: r-- Detached garages Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure Storage shed 240 square feet Apartment 1,800 square feet Building permit Any accessory structure over 420 200 square feet requires a building permit Building material The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure Maximum number 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage Side yard setback 6 feet Rear yard setback: r— With alley 10 feet Without alley 13 feet Height (maximum) storage shed size: r 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage Detached garages 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. 10 -5 -10: R -5 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) Bulk And Density Standards: 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum r— 1-- r— size: Detached garages Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure Storage shed 240 square feet Apartment 1,800 square feet Building permit Any accessory structure over 4-20 200 square feet requires a building permit Building material The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure i Maximum number 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage Side yard setback 6 feet Rear yard setback 6 feet Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 009 -607, 8 -3 -2009) 10 -5 -11: R -T DOWNTOWN TRANSITIONAL MIXED USE DISTRICT: (B) Bulk And Density Standards: 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size: Detached garages Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure Storage shed 240 square feet Apartment 1,800 square feet Building permit Any accessory structure over 1-20 200 square feet requires a building permit Building material The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure Maximum number 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage Side yard setback 3 feet Rear yard setback: With alley 10 feet Without alley 3 feet Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 009 -607, 8 -3 -2009) 10 -5 -12: R -D DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) Bulk And Density Standards: 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum r— size: Detached garages Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure r— Storage shed 240 square feet Apartment 1,800 square feet Building permit Any accessory structure over 4-20 200 square feet requires a building permit Building material The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure Maximum number 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage Side yard setback 3 feet Rear 1.--- yard setback: With alley 10 feet Without alley 3 feet Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 009 -607, 8 -3 -2009) SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this day of , 2015, by the City Council of the City of Farmington. CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Todd Larson, Mayor ATTEST: By: David McKnight, City Administrator SEAL Approved as to form the day of , 2015. By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the day of , 2015. CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 015- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-5-6(B)2, 10-5-7(B)2, 10- 5- 8(B)2, 10-5-10(B)2, 10-5-11(B)2, 10-5-12(B)2 OF THE ZONING CODE AS THEY RELATE TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURE STANDARDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on April 20, 2015, Ordinance No. 015- was adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance No. 015 - the following summary of the ordinance has been prepared for publication. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the sections of zoning code related to the various residential zoning districts are being amended, specifically the Accessory Structure Standards, to come into compliance with the recently approved 2015 State Building Code. The amendment is increasing the square footage of an accessory structure that requires a building permit from 120 square feet to 200 square feet within the accessory structure standards of each residential zoning district. A printed copy of the whole ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the City's regular office hours. APPROVED for publication by the City Council of the City of Farmington this 16th day of March, 2015. ATTEST: SEAL Approved as to form the CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Todd Larson, Mayor By: David McKnight, City Administrator day of 2015. Published in the Farmington Independent the By: City Attorney day of 2015. 4AR�► „ City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Planning Commission Tony Wippler, Planning Manager Set date for work session to discuss possible ordinance amendments April 14, 2015 INTRODUCTION Over the next several months staff will be working with the Commission on updating certain portions of the Zoning Ordinance. DISCUSSION As from time to time staff will review or be requested to review portions of the City's Zoning Ordinance for potential changes, or additions to either address deficiencies in the code or to take advantage of trends that are being seen in other communities and in the region. Some of the potential City Code revisions that staff would like to discuss with the Commission in a work session are as follows: • Home Occupations • Data Centers • Brew Pubs • Outdoor Donation Receptacles • Solar Farms • Bee Keeping A couple suggested dates for the work session are as follows: Wednesday April 29, 2015 @ 7pm Tuesday May 19, 2015 @ 7pm Other dates and times can be considered as well. ACTION REQUESTED Please select a date and time for a work session for discussion of potential code amendments.