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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 12,2016
Acting Mayor Bonar called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
City Council
Present-Bartholomay, Bonar, and Pitcher
Absent-Larson and Donnelly
Planning Commission
Present-Rotty, Franseschelli, Kuyper, Rich and Bjorge
Absent-None
Staff
Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Engineer
Schorzman, Planning Manager Wippler and Finance Director Hanson
Others
Rob Wachholz,John Shardlow, Marc Putman, Roger Humphrey and Tim Maloley
Agenda
Motion by Bartholomay,second by Pitcher to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
The Orchards at Fairhill Presentation
Rob Wachholz, landowner representative and developer from True Gravity Ventures, presented
the concept plan for The Orchards at Fairhill. This 90 acre development is the first phase of the
development of the 1,000 acre Fairhill project. Wachholz reviewed the history of this
development over the past decade,the current plan for revival and discussed concepts that are
being used to bring this proposal forward.
The goals for The Orchard at Fairhill include-
1. Embrace and exemplify the unique community image of the City of Farmington.
2. Adapt the objectives and flexibilities of past planning processes to current
circumstances and opportunity.
3. Boldly differentiate to attract market interest.
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4. Promote and support sustainability.
5. Provide varied housing alternatives suitable to broad demographics with particular
emphasis on attraction of young families.
6. Commence development in spring 2017.
John Shardlow, senior principal and projection manager with Stantec, reviewed the schematic
concepts of the development.
The city council and planning commission members had comments and questions in a number
of areas including the impact of the railroad on the development, how a sense of arrival will be
built into the development since is a gateway to the city,the lack of curb and gutter concept,
lot sizes, ownership relationships on the 1,000 acre development, open space maintenance,
future phases, prices ranges,the impact of the water drainage system and salt in the winter
months, many water issues and other general questions about the concept.
In general the city council and planning commission supported the project moving forward to
the next steps of the city consideration and approval process. This is a new concept/approach
so there will be education to provide and many additional questions to answer for the city
council, planning commission,staff and the community.
Adjourn
Motion by Bartholomay,second by Pitcher,to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
David McKnight, City Administrator
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