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Home My WebLink About07-22-14 City of Farmington Mission Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, • Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future. AGENDA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 22,2014 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to order 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of minutes a. May 27,2014 Regular Meeting(pgs. 1-3) 4. Public Hearings None 5. Continued Business a. Limited Commercial Venture Ordinance(pgs.4-7) b. Beautification Awards Program • 6. New Business a. Determination of landmark eligibility—431 Third Street b. Use of GIS in historic preservation c. Arcadia Publications proposed Farmington history book-Images of America series d. HPC webpage improvements e. State preservation Conference-September 17-20 7. Reports&Plans None 8. Miscellaneous None 9. Commission Roundtable 10. Adjourn 1 City of Farmington Mission Statement 430 Third Street Through teamwork and cooperation, Farmington,MN 55024 the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our proud past and foster a promising future HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 27,2014 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Call to order at 7:00 p.m. Commission Members Present: Members Franceschelli,McMillen,Haley,Lehto,Mohlis Commission Members Absent: None Also Present: Planning Commission Chair Rotty,PIanning Commission Member Rich,Consultant Vogel, Planning Manager Wippler 2. Approval of agenda Motion by McMillen,second by Haley to approve the agenda. APIF,Motion passed. 3. Approval of the minutes a. March 25,2014 Regular Meeting Motion by McMillen,second by Mohlis to approve the March 25,2014 regular meeting minutes. Vote: 4-0-1(Francesehelli abstain),Motion passed. b. April 29,2014 Special Meeting Motion by Lehto,second by McMillen to approve the April 29,2014 special meeting minutes. APIF, Motion passed. 4. Public Hearings-None 5. New Business a. "Basic Training"in Historic Preservation Consultant Vogel stated that Farmington is one of 1,800 cities in the United States that has a Historic Preservation Program that operates as a Certified Local Government. Historic Preservation is similar to Planning and Zoning except that land use is not its main concern. State Statute 463 allows Cities to establish Historic Preservation Programs and to designate properties as resources to protect them. The City adopted its first Heritage Preservation ordinance in 1990. Six principals that the Heritage Preservation Commission concerns itself with are: 1 1 2- 1. Planning function--future is all that matters. Keeping the historical significance. 2. Once you Jose a resource they never come back. Resources are one of a kind. 3. Survey—inventory of resources that the community has. 4. Evaluating the significance of what is out there. Not everything that is old is worth preserving. 5. Treatment—design or permit review of projects that would have a significant impact on a resource. 6. Educational component—the more people know about the past the more likely they are to feel good about protecting its resources. The Commission also concerns itself with what to do with the Downtown. This led to the designation of the really important buildings that are located in the downtown. That evolved into the Downtown Overlay Commercial District that regulates new construction within a defined area in the downtown. Adaptive Re-use is key. Rehabilitation costs less,in general,to new construction. What would our next Comprehensive Plan looks like? The Commission may want to look at neighborhood preservation and how we do it without large regulations. Discussion on incentivizing would have to take place with the next Comprehensive Plan as well. Consultant Vogel stated that archaeology is the main concern that the Heritage Preservation Commission will have to consider in the upcoming years. It would be beneficial to integrate basic community development visioning with heritage preservation. Commissioner McMillen inquired if people,in general,are cautious about investing in their historic properties due to the recent recession.Consultant Vogel stated that historic residential properties held their value through the recession,especially in Farmington. Interest in historic properties is high in Farmington. Consultant Vogel stated that the capacity for the Heritage Preservation Program is likely 30-40 properties. Planning Commission Chair Rotty asked what pushed the properties to become landmark designations and what makes these buildings eligible as landmarks. Consultant Vogel stated that the property owners normally request the designation. There are four basic criteria for a property to be eligible as a landmark,these are: 1. The buildings are important because it is connected to an important event or person. 2. Architectural value— the type of building. 3. Archeology—the scientific value. 4. The building has to retain its integrity—the physical characteristics that reflect that importance. 6. Continued Business a. Limited Commercial Ventures at Historic Properties ordinance Planning Manager Wippler updated the Commission on the status of the ordinance. The Planning Commission did review the ordinance at their last meeting and requested that the ordinance be brought back to the Heritage Preservation Commission and that the landmark property owners be notified and invited to the next HPC meeting to discuss the ordinance with them prior to holding the public hearing at the Planning Commission. 7. Reports Nothing 8. Miscellaneous Nothing 9. Commission Roundtable 2 3 Nothing 10. Adjourn Motion by McMillen,second by Haley,to adjourn at 8:11 p.m.APIF,Motion passed. Submitted by, 1 ('`); Tony Wippler,Planning Manager 3 1 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY,MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-2-1 OF THE ZONING CODE DEFING LIMITED COMMERCIAL VENTURE 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 language below as follows: LIMITED COMMERCIAL VENTURE: A commercial establishment conducted in a residential structure located on a residentially zoned parcel of land and in which the structure has been designated a Farmington Heritage Landmark and/or is listed on the National register for Ilistoric Places. Such uses include class 1 restaurant,catering centers,reception facilities,meeting or conference facilities,professional office uses, museums,art galleries,antique shops,craft boutiques,or other uses deemed similar by the Zoning Administrator. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this day of ,2014,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 ,2014. By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the day of ,2014. CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY,MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-5-6(R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), 10-5-7(R-2 LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL),10-5-8(R-3 MEDIUM DENISTY RESIDNTIAL),10-5-10(R-5 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), 10-5-11(R-T DOWNTOWN TRANSITIONAL MIXED USE),AND 10-5-12(R-D DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)ALLOWING LIMITED COMMERCIAL VENTURES AS A CONDITIONAL USE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Sections 10-5-6(C), 10-5-7(C), 10-5-8(C), 10-5-10(C), 10-5-11(C),and 10-5- 12(C)of the Farmington City Code be hereby amended as follows by adding the following use in the aforementioned sections of City Code: 2. Conditional: Limited Commercial Venture SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this day of ,2014,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 ,2014. By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the day of ,2014. CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY,MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 10-6-30 RELATED TO LIMITED COMMERCIAL VENTURE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS THE CITY COUNICL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 10 of the Farmington City Code is hereby amended by adding Section 10-6-30 to read as follows: 10-6-30: LIMITED COMMERCIAL VENTURE STANDARDS: (A)Limited commercial ventures shall be allowed to be conducted at historic properties located within residential zoning districts subject to the approval(Oa Conditional Use Permit. All Limited Commercial Ventures must meet the established performance standards of section(B)of this entry; and containing one or more of the following uses: class I restaurant,catering centers,reception • • facilities,meeting or conference facilities,professional office uses,museums,art galleries,antique shops,craft boutiques,or other uses deemed similar by the Zoning Administrator. (13) Historic Property Performance Standards: In order to be considered eligible for a historic properties Limited Commercial Venture conditional use permit,properties must be in conformance with the following: 1. The applicant demonstrates that the historic characteristics of the property cannot be maintained reasonably and economically unless the conditional use permit is granted. 2. Must be designated or determined eligible for designation as a Farmington Heritage Landmark,or be on the National Register of Historic Places. • 3. Adequately sized to meet the proposed use. 4. Adequately served by municipal services or a septic system with adequate capacity for the proposed use. 5. In conformance with all applicable building and fire codes,and ADA requirements. 6. In conformance with all state and county health regulations. 7. In conformance with the city's off street parking requirements pursuant to Section 10-6-4 of the zoning ordinance. 8. Adequately situated and designed so as to not create a significant traffic impact on adjoining public roadways,and includes safe ingress and egress to the site. 9. The development meets all applicable setback requirements. 10. Activity areas are appropriately screened from adjoining properties. 11. The property and land use are adequately designed so as not to create an adverse impact on the residential character of the surrounding area. 1 12. The development meets all applicable commercial site development performance standards. 13. The development does not create any increase in the level of noise,air,or other pollution which would have an adverse effect on other properties. • 14. One advertising sign not to exceed twenty(20)square feet. 15. Site improvements meet the city's historic preservation standards and guidelines. 16. A certificate of appropriateness shall be obtained for site work to preserve,rehabilitate,restore or • reconstruct historic buildings,structures,landscapes or objects. (C) All applications for a Limited Commercial Venture Conditional Use Permit shall be processed in accordance with Section 10-3-5(I3)of the City Code with the exception that the Heritage Preservation • Commission shall review all Limited Commercial Venture applications and provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission. (D) The Planning and/or the Heritage Preservation Commission may modify the standards or require additional standards that are site specific in order to assure the compatibility of the activities of the Limited Commercial Venture with the neighborhood in which it is located. (E) The Planning Commission and Heritage Preservation may review the Conditional Use Permit annually and may either continue or modify the conditions of the permit if agreeable by both Commissions. (F) The Planning Commission may terminate the Conditional Use Permit,after review and recommendation from the Heritage Preservation Commission,anytime the owner fails to adhere to the standards and conditions established by this section or contained in the Conditional Use Permit. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this day of ,2014,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 ,2014. By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the day of ,2014. 2