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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.
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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
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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