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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 14, 2015
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Approve Planning Commission Minutes (5/12/15 regular mtg & 5/27/15 special
mtg)
3. DISCUSSION
(a) Community Solar Garden Draft Ordinance
(b) Data Center Draft Ordinance
4. ADJOURN
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
Approve Planning Commission Minutes (5/12/15 regular mtg & 5/27/15 special
mtg)
July 14, 2015
INTRODUCTION
Attached, are the minutes from the May 12, 2015 regular meeting and the May 27, 2015 special meeting.
DISCUSSION
NA
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the minutes from the May 12, 2015 regular meeting and the May 27, 2015 special meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
❑ Backup Material May 12, 2015 Regular Minutes
❑ Backup Material May 27, 2015 Special Minutes
Planning Commission
Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 12, 2015
1. Call to order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Members Present: Rotty, Kuyper, Rich, Bjorge
Members Absent: Franceschelli
Also Present: Planning Manager Tony Wippler
2. Approval of Minutes
a) Motion by Kuyper second by Rich to approve the minutes of March 10, 2015 Voting For:
Rotty, Rich, Kuyper. Abstain: Bjorge. Motion Carried.
Chair Rotty opened the public hearings
3. a) Public Hearings — .Urban Chicken Permit Application — Melissa Hall 18599 Egret Way —
Planning Manager Wippler introduced and reviewed the request with the board. Motion by
Bjorge second by Kuyper to close the public hearing. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Rich
second by Bjorge to approve the Conditional Use Permit with 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 screening of the coop and run from adjacent properties; 3. All other
requirements specified in Section 10 -6 -29 of the City Code shall be abided by. Motion Carried.
b) Conditional Use Permit -- Home Occupation - Laura Hanks, 400 Main Street - Planning
Manager Wippler introduced and reviewed the request with the board. The applicant is
requesting a Home Occupation for a nail salon. Motion by Kuyper second by Rich to close the
public hearing. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion by Bjorge second by Kuyper to approve the
Home Occupation with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall obtain a sign permit for
any signage on the property; 2. Any other conditions deemed necessary by the Planning
Commission. APIF, Motion Carried.
4. Discussion -- None
5. Adjourn -
MOTION by Kuyper second by Rich to adjourn at 7:15 PM. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant
Planning Commission
Minutes
Special Meeting
7:OOPM
May 27, 2015
. Call to order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Members Present: Rotty, Kuyper, Rich, Bjorge, Franceschelli
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Planning Manager Tony Wippler, Community Development Director
Adam Kienberger, Tracy Donovan, Paul Peterson
2. Discussion — Possible Ordinance Amendments/Discussion Topics
1. Home Occupations — Home Occupations are allowed by Conditional Use Permit and require
a public hearing be held at the Planning Commission. It is staff s belief that the existing
ordinance is too general and that it leaves staff in the position of having to make interpretations
on what is and is not regulated. Planning Manager Wippler suggested he get examples from
other communities to review and discuss with the Commission at a future meeting.
2. Bees — A resident has requested that the City consider allowing beekeeping in residential
areas. Currently, bees are defined as farm animals in our ordinance. Ms. Donovan explained to
the Board some of the things she learned at a beekeeping course.. She is interested in pursuing
this at her residence. Chair Rotty would like to continue discussions on bees. Staff suggested
bringing this topic to a: future City Council work session to get their opinion onthe subject
before drafting an ordinance.
3. Data Center/Micro Brewery — Community Development Director Kienberger discussed
some of the issues associated with these uses. Microbrewery; Liquor license, where to allow
within the zoning code, etc. Member Rotty indicated that these are becoming very popular. He
noted that he would okay with Downtown and even in VRC as locations for these types of
businesses as permitted uses. No residential areas. As for Data Centers, areas that have power
and fiber optic are desirable for relocation. B3 and B1 areas could be good classifications for the
data centers. Planning Manager would like to continue this discussion at the June meeting.
4. Community Solar Gardens — These uses are becoming very popular. Farmington needs to be
prepared for these requests. Ag district would be the most logical area. The life span currently is
25 -30 years. The discussion centered on location. Residential, Business Park and Industrial
Park are areas that the Board would rather not have these uses. Larger areas of land are required
for the solar gardens. Director Kienberger stated we should think about proximity to residential
areas. He will check with other communities for "Best Practices" regarding the solar gardens.
5. Outdoor Donation Receptacles — Planning Manager noted that the Zoning code does not
cover this use. He asked if the Board would have an interest in establishing an ordinance for
these types of receptacles. Member Franceschelli doesn't feel that this is a priority at this time.
Chair Rotty referenced the cardboard containers and were there concerns about those. Planning
Manager Wippler stated he didn't consider that and he was more concerned with the clothing
containers. Part of the problem is the location of the receptacles and the accumulation of stuff
around the containers when they are full. The property owner is ultimately responsible for these
containers.
Planning Commission May 12, 2015
6. Dogs — Planning Manager Wippler indicated that he had a resident contact him about
increasing the number of dogs allowed on a premises without a kennel license. Currently, the
code limits the dogs to (2) two. The consensus of the Board was to leave the ordinance as is and
to potentially revisit it in the future if additional requests are received.
7. Vermillion River Crossing — Planning Manager Wippler indicated that possibly the board
would like to amend portions of the code to be more flexible with both land use and design. The
commission agreed to remain flexible and be receptive to ideas.
3. Adjourn -
MOTION by Kuyper second by Bjorge to adjourn at 8:58 PM. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant
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Approved
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
Community Solar Garden Draft Ordinance
July 14, 2015
INTRODUCTION
Attached, is a draft ordinance amending Sections 10 -2 -1 (Definitions) and 10 -5 -5 (A -1 Agriculture
District) addressing Community Solar Gardens.
DISCUSSION
The topic of Community Solar Gardens was discussed at the May 27, 2015 Special Planning Commission
meeting. The Commission at that meeting directed staff to develop an ordinance to address this use.
The definition that is proposed with the ordinance is as follows:
COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN: A solar electric array with multiple subscribers connected to the
utility grid and where subscribers may purchase a portion of the power produced by the array and receive
a credit on their utility bill. Utility customers within the community solar garden service area can consist
of, but not limited to, residences, businesses, local units of government, non - profits and faith -based
organizations.
With the draft ordinance staff is proposing allowing Community Solar Gardens as a conditional use
within the A -1, Agriculture District. This is the zoning district that was generally agreed upon by the
Commission at the May special meeting for this type of use.
ACTION REQUESTED
Review, comment and provide direction to staff regarding the draft ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Type
a Ordinance
Description
Draft Community Solar Garden Ordinance
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -2 -1 DEFINING COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN
AND SECTION 10 -5 -5 (C) 2 OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE ALLOWING COMMUNITY
SOLAR GARDEN AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN THE A -1 ZONING DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, 10 -2 -1 Definitions is amended by adding the
underlined language as follows:
COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN: A solar electric array with multiple subscribers connected to the
utility grid and where subscribers may purchase a portion of the power produced by the array and receive
a credit on their electric bill. Utility customers within the community solar garden service area can
consist of, but not limited to, residences, businesses, local units of government, non - profits and faith -
based organizations.
SECTION 2. 10 -5 -5: A -1 AGRICULTURE DISTRICT:
(C) Uses:
2. Conditional:
Accessory apartment.
Agricultural services.
Cemeteries.
Churches.
Commercial recreational uses.
Community solar gardens.
Equipment maintenance and storage facilities.
Feedlots.
Golf courses.
Kennels.
Mineral extraction.
Public and parochial schools.
Public buildings and facilities.
Public utility buildings.
Stables and riding academies.
Towers. (Ord. 009 -615, 10 -19 -2009)
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication
according to law.
ADOPTED this day of 20 , by the City Council of the City of
Farmington.
ATTEST:
SEAL
Approved as to form the
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Todd Larson, Mayor
By:
David McKnight, City Administrator
day of , 20
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
Data Center Draft Ordinance
July 14, 2015
INTRODUCTION
Attached, is a draft ordinance amending various commercial and industrial zoning districts to address
Data Centers. The ordinance also proposes a definition for Data Center.
DISCUSSION
The topic of Data Centers was discussed at the May 27, 2015 Special Planning Commission meeting.
The Commission at that meeting directed staff to develop an ordinance to address this use.
The definition that is proposed with the ordinance is as follows:
DATA CENTER: A centralized repository, either physical or virtual, for the storage, management, and
dissemination of data and information organized around a particular body of knowledge or pertaining to a
particular business.
With the draft ordinance staff is proposing allowing Data Centers as a permitted use within the
following zoning districts:
• B -1 (Highway Business)
• B -3 (Heavy Business)
• SSC (Spruce Street Commercial)
• Business /Commercial Flex
• IP (Industrial Park)
• I -1 (Industrial)
ACTION REQUESTED
Review, comment and provide direction to staff regarding the draft ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Type
D Ordinance
Description
Draft Data Center Ordinance
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -2 -1 DEFINING DATA CENTER
AND SECTIONS 10 -5 -13 (C) 1,10 -5 -15 (C) 1, 10 -5 -17 (C) 1,10 -5 -18 (C) 1,10 -5 -21 (C) 1, and 10 -5-
22 (C) 1OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE ALLOWING DATA CENTERS AS PERMITTED
USESWITHIN THE B -1, B -3, SSC, BUSINESS /COMMERCIAL FLEX, IP AND I -1 ZONING
DISTRICTS, RESPECTIVELY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, 10 -2 -1 Definitions is amended by adding the
underlined language as follows:
DATA CENTER: A centralized repository, either physical or virtual, for the storage, management, and
dissemination of data and information organized around a particular body of knowledge or pertaining to a
particular business.
SECTION 2. 10 -5 -13: B -1 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT:
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Animal clinics.
Clinics.
Clubs.
Coffee shops.
Commercial recreational uses.
Convenience store, without gas.
Data centers.
Health clubs.
Hotels.
Motels.
Offices.
Personal and professional services.
Personal health and beauty services.
Recreation equipment sales /service /repair.
Restaurants, class I, traditional.
Retail facilities.
Sexually oriented businesses _ accessory.
SECTION 3. 10 -5 -15: B -3 HEAVY BUSINESS DISTRICT:
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Animal clinics.
Auto repair, minor.
Auto sales.
Commercial services.
Convenience store without gas.
Data centers.
Light manufacturing facilities.
Mechanical sales, service and repair.
Offices.
Public buildings.
Restaurants, class I, traditional.
Retail facilities, greater than 3,000 square feet.
Sexually oriented businesses - accessory.
Supply yards.
Truck terminals.
Wholesale businesses.
SECTION 4. 10 -5 -17: SSC SPRUCE STREET COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Child daycare center, commercial.
Clinic.
Commercial recreation, indoor.
Commercial services.
Data centers.
Health clubs.
Personal and professional services.
Personal health and beauty.
Restaurants, class I, traditional.
Restaurants, class III, with liquor service.
Retail sales and services.
SECTION 5. 10 -5 -18: BUSINESS /COMMERCIAL FLEX DISTRICT:
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Child daycare facility, commercial.
Commercial recreation, indoor.
Data centers.
Health clubs.
Hotels.
Offices.
Research laboratories.
Restaurants, class I, traditional.
Restaurants, class III, with liquor service.
Retail sales and services.
Warehousing facilities.
SECTION 6. 10 -5 -21: IP INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT:
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Data centers.
Light manufacturing facilities.
Office showroom.
Office warehouse.
Research facilities.
Warehousing facilities.
SECTION 7. 10 -5 -22: I -1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT:
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Auto repair, major.
Data centers.
Light manufacturing facilities.
Ministorage units.
Offices.
Research facilities.
Sexually oriented businesses.
Supply yards.
Truck terminal.
Warehousing facilities.
SECTION 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication
according to law.
ADOPTED this day of 20 , 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 , 20