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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-18 PIanning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting January 9, 2018 1. Callao Order Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Rotty,Franceschelli,Kuyper,Rich Members Absent: Bjorge Also Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager 2. Approval of Minutes a. MOTON by Franceschelli second by Kuyper to approve the minutes of December 12, 2017. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 3. Public Hearings—Chair Rotty opened the public hearings a. Variance Request from Section 64-14 of the City Code to Allow More than Two Dogs on a Residential Property The applicant is Rachelle Cotter, 20581 Camden Path. Ms. Cotter is seeking a variance to allow a third dog on her property. The city code allows a resident to have two dogs. An exception is that an owner can have up to a maximum of four dogs on a temporary basis if they were owned prior to residency in the city, are unsexed, sheltered within the primary residence, dogs are allowed outdoors on the owner's property secured with a fence and owners shall come into compliance (two dogs)through attrition. Ms. Cotter currently owns two dogs and would like to add a third. The property is a standard residential lot. Staff recommended approval to the variance under the conditions: - That all dogs on the premises be licensed through the city - That conditions outlined in Section 6-2-14(B), except condition#1,be applied to the variance Ms. Cotter stated it seems obvious the city does not enforce the three-dog rule. The rescue organization she will be using does and deals with senior dogs. The rescue organization will not allow her to have a third dog if the number of dogs goes above city ordinance. Member Kuyper noted the enforcement is on a complaint basis and is enforced when a complaint is received. The biggest complaint in the summer is barking dogs. There is also the issue of keeping the yard clean. Member Rich noted the code states on a temporary basis,but the request does not say it is temporary. Staff noted condition five states owners shall come into compliance with subsection A of this title through attrition. That is included in the conditions. The variance is in place to allow for three dogs until one passes away. Chair Rotty stated he asks applicants to be a good neighbor. He appreciated Ms. Cotter going through the process. Planning Commission Minutes January 9,2018 Page 2 MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuyper, second by Franceschelli to approve the variance to add a third dog to the residence at 20581 Camden Path, with the two conditions. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. b. Variance Request from the Front Yard Setback Requirement of the I-1. (Industrial) Zoning District for the Installation of Two Stainless Steel Silos The applicant is Kemps, LLC, 15 Fourth Street. Kemps is requesting a 16 foot 6 inch variance from the front yard setback off of Fourth Street for the installation of two, 10,000 gallon,26 foot high stainless steel silos and a vestibule addition. The foundation for the silos would be set back 13 feet 6 inches from the property line adjacent to Fourth Street. The property is zoned I-1 (industrial) and requires a front yard setback of 30 feet. There have been numerous variances with this property. The nine conditions of a variance are met. Staff recommended approval of the variance with the condition that the applicant obtain all necessary building permit approvals prior to the installation of the silos and construction of the vestibule addition. Mr.David Seefeldt,representing Kemps, stated he has been at the Farmington facility since 2003. During that time there have been changes in ownership and they are now part of Dairy Farmers of America. In the last five years they have put$12 million in improvements into the plant. There is a commitment from the ownership group for this plant to be successful. It is the only one of its kind in the country. Their business is cultured dairy products and this request is a critical component of a cottage cheese expansion. Mr. Tim Sloss, 501 Willow Street, assumed the silos are going next to the other silos. Staff stated the silos will be on the west side,to the south of the existing silos. Members were in favor of this expansion. MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to approve the variance request to reduce the front yard setback within the I-1 zoning district by 16 feet 6 inches for the installation of two stainless steel silos and a vestibule addition at 15 Fourth Street, subject to the condition listed. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 4. Discussion a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Mr. Jeff Miller,of Hoisington Koegler,presented an update on the 2040 comprehensive plan. He reviewed the land use plan chapter and the housing plan chapter. There was a comp plan survey on the city's website and at various locations and events. There were 310 responses received. Comments included the need for more businesses to diversify the tax base and lower residential taxes. There is also the desire for more commercial options. The top three attributes were a friendly, safe,welcoming community; home town feel; open space and natural beauty of the area. The most serious issues facing Farmington are lack of businesses, high taxes, vacant store fronts,lack of jobs. The top three changes that would have the greatest impact on improving the quality of life in the Planning Commission Minutes January 9,2018 Page 3 future were expanding retail shopping options,decreasing taxes and fees, increasing employment opportunities and improving recreation facilities. Mr. Miller continued to present the land use plan and housing needs. The updated chapters will be completed in February. A draft plan will come back to the Planning Commission. b. 2018 Meeting Calendar Staff provided the 2018 meeting calendar. Staff noted this is the last meeting for Commissioner Rich and thanked him for his service. The commission also thanked him for his service. Commissioner Rich appreciated the opportunity to serve Farmington for the last 3.5 years. 5. Adjourn MOTION by Rich second by Franceschelli to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Muller Administrative Assistant