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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-17 Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting October 17,2017 1. Call to Order Commissioner Kuyper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Bjorge, Kuyper, Rich Members Absent: Franceschelli,Rotty Also Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager 2. Approval of Minutes a. MOTON by Bjorge second by Rich to approve the minutes of September 12,2017. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. Public Hearings—Commissioner Kuyper opened the public hearings a. Preliminary and Final Plat--Nicolai Addition David Nicolai is proposing to plat six residential lots within 2.5 acres at the northwest intersection of 225th Street W and Cambrian Way. Tim Giles is the developer. The property is zoned R-1 (low medium density residential). Approval is recommended with two contingencies: 1. The satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for grading and utilities. 2. A development contract between the applicant and the city of Farmington shall be executed and security, fees, and costs shall be paid. Submission of all other documents required under the development contract shall be required. Mr. Matt Jennings,224 Canova Court, stated he built his house on the corner with the understanding nothing else would be built around there. This ruins the visual aspect of his entire property. He had concerns about runoff. Staff stated any runoff will go into the infiltration basin. Mr. Jennings has a big boulder wall along the property. This development ruins the value of his home. Staff noted this property has been contemplated for development a couple times in the past,but nothing went through. Commissioner Kuyper stated the zoning map shows it is zoned residential. There are many dead end streets that are not yet developed. With a growing city, streets will get extended. He understood the concerns,but if it meets the zoning code and requirements it can be approved. As far as the runoff, staff noted the development has to accommodate for their own runoff. The engineering department has approved the storm water management plan. Mr. Jennings asked about the trees. Staff stated some will be removed and some will be saved. Mr. Jennings planted new trees along the lot line. MOTION by Rich, second by Bjorge to close the public hearing. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Planning Commission Minutes October 17,2017 Page 2 Commissioner Rich had a concern about the infiltration basin. It will be owned by two property owners and they will have the responsibility of maintaining it? Staff noted the city will maintain the basin. The property owners would mow the area. MOTION by Bjorge, second by Rich to approve the preliminary and final plat subject to two contingencies. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. b. Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Auto Repair Major Use—321 Elm Street—E Z Auto Repair,LLC Eric Zeimet, owner of E Z Auto Repair is proposing to construct a 3,616 square foot building at the northwest intersection of Elm Street and 4th Street at 321 Elm Street. The property is zoned B-2 (downtown business). There will be three bays facing Elm Street and a fourth bay off of Fourth Street. There will also be a reception area. The Fourth Street access will be reduced from 60 feet to 24 feet, allowing for more on-street parking. There will be two off-street parking spaces and one off-street handicap space. There are six criteria for a conditional use permit and all the criteria have been met. There are two contingencies: 1. A sign permit shall be submitted and approved for any exterior signage to be placed on site. 2. A building permit shall be submitted to and approved by the city's building official. Mr. Michael Carlan,401 Elm Street, stated his concern is with the previous auto repair shop, customers would pull up and park on the sidewalk, especially in the winter. Another property along Elm has posts blocking parking on the sidewalk. He asked if the same could be done here. Staff stated the Fourth Street access was very wide and that could be why people parked there. That access will be reduced significantly and there will be a raised curb. Mr. Carlan stated cars blocked the sidewalk on Elm Street. Staff stated now the off-street parking will be facing Fourth Street, so that should not be an issue. MOTION by Rich, second by Bjorge to close the public hearing. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Bjorge, second by Rich to approve the site plan and conditional use permit subject to the two contingencies. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. c. Interim Use Permit for a Special Home Occupation 400 Main Street—Laura Flanks Laura Hanks has submitted an application for an interim use permit for a special home occupation for a day spa within her home at 400 Main Street. The property is surrounded by single family homes. The existing zoning is R-T(downtown transitional mixed use). Regarding off-street parking, at least four vehicles can fit in the existing driveway. A condition of approval is that all off-street parking areas on site must be surfaced with bituminous or concrete. This is an expansion of her current home based business into a day spa. She is requesting approval to have four employees who would not reside on the premises. The interim use permit is valid for one year and may be extended for up to three years. The majority of the first and second floors of the residence will be used for Planning Commission Minutes October 17,2017 Page 3 this business. According to city code, a home based business cannot exceed more than 45% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit. Approximately 39% of the gross floor area will be used for the business. The hours will be Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.in.,Friday 9 a.m.to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday. Services will be offered by appointment only. Following are the conditions for approval: 1. Determination by the Planning Commission regarding allowing the four requested non-resident employees. 2. All off-street parking areas must be surfaced with bituminous or concrete by June 1, 2018. 3. The interim use permit is valid for one year and must be reissued by the Planning Commission if the business continues beyond the initial year. The permit can be reissued for periods up to three years. 4. Information regarding the location and size of the resident living quarters must be provided to staff to ensure the 45%maximum gross floor area for the business is not exceeded. 5. Subject to any building permits that may be deemed necessary by the city's building official. 6. A sign permit must be applied for and approved for any exterior signage. Signage cannot exceed 2 square feet in size and may not be illuminated. 7. A therapeutic massage license must be submitted to and approved by the City Council. MOTION by Bjorge, second by Rich to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Rich noted the four employees is the maximum allowed under the city code. With the services listed, scheduling could be a challenge to make sure no more than four overlap. He wanted to make sure the applicant is committed to that. Commissioner Bjorge noted this recent code amendment allows people to grow their business at home until they are ready for a commercial building. This property is in a downtown transitional mixed use zoning so it is in a perfect location. MOTION by Rich, second by Bjorge to approve the interim use permit including the seven conditions, adding that surfacing of off-street parking be completed by June 1, 2018. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 4. Adjourn MOTION by Bjorge second by Rich to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Muller Administrative Assistant