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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
September 11, 2018
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Approve Planning Commission Minutes
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) Conditional Use Permits to 1) Construct municipal supply well No. 9 and
wellhouse and 2) To allow the addition of up to 250 square feet of building to an
existing wellhouse for chemical treatment of well water
4. ADJOURN
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Planning Commission Minutes
DATE: September 11, 2018
INTRODUCTION
Attached, are the minutes from the July 10, 2018 regular meeting, July 31, 2018 special meeting, and the
August 15, 2018 regular meeting.
DISCUSSION
NA
ACTION REQUESTED
By separate motions, please approve the minutes from the July 10, 2018 regular meeting, the July 31, 2018
special meeting, and the August 15, 2018 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
o Backup Material July 10, 2018 Regular Planning Commission
Minutes
® Backup Material July31, 2018 Special Planning Commission
Minutes
o Backup Material August 15, 2018 Regular Planning Commission
Minutes
Planning Commission
Minutes
Regular Meeting
July 10, 2018
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty, Bj orge, Franceschelli, Tesky
Members Absent: Kuyper
Also Present: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
2. Approval of Minutes
a. MOTON by Franceschelli, second by Tesky to approve the minutes of June 12, 2018.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Public Hearings—Chair Rotty opened the public hearings
a. Review of Preliminary Plat—Sapphire Lake—Winkler Land Co.,LLC—Continued
MOTION by Bjorge, second by Tesky to continue this public hearing to the August 15,
2018, Planning Commission meeting. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
b. Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning of Property Legally Described as
Outlot A, Tamarack Ridge 4th Addition
The location of this property is near Round Bank on TH3. The applicant is Anthony
Verch of HC Revolutions, Inc. Mr. Verch is requesting to change the land designation of
Outlot A from commercial to high density and rezone the property from B-1 (Highway
Business) to R-5 (High Density Residential). The property is located on Cascade Drive, ,
south of CR 66 (Vermillion River Trail). The applicant would like to construct an
apartment complex on the site containing 36 units over three phases. The applicant will
have to go through a site plan approval at a later date. The off-street parking standard for
multi-family dwellings is 2.5 spaces per unit, which would require 90 stalls on this site.
Parking will have to be addressed through the site plan approval. The front yard setback
along Cascade Drive would be 25 feet and 10 feet from the side lot lines. The setback
from CR66 would be a 50 foot setback. When Round Bank was approved, they were
granted a variance to the 50 foot setback.
Commissioner Franceschelli noted this is an aggressive plan for a three-story apartment
complex. Mr. Verch stated there would be anywhere from one to three bedroom
apartments. This is a preliminary plan. They wanted to see what the maximum size is
that could fit on the lot and it can be scaled down from there. He was not committed to
36 units. If he could get a nicer unit with 24 to 30 units with the proper parking that
would be acceptable. Any underground parking would depend on soil testing and water
tables. He noted there is a lot of single family housing coming in, but when was the last
time Farmington had a market rate apartment coming in? Commissioner Franceschelli
felt we could benefit from this type of construction.
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July 10,2018
Page 2
Chair Rotty noted the purpose of a comp plan amendment and rezone is to determine if
this is the right use for the property. The specifics will come later.
Commissioner Bjorge stated when rezoning we look at what the conflicts will be. She
agreed this is a good spot for an apartment building. It is not likely it will be used for
commercial so let's get it zoned and used. The community mentioned we need more
commercial and she asked where the other pockets are for commercial. Staff noted this is
a small parcel, only one acre, so we are not losing acreage for commercial property.
There are 25 acres northwest of the roundabout on TH3 for mixed-use and residential.
That is the next area for commercial in this corridor. This has been an outlot for 13 years.
Commissioner Tesky agreed this is a good use for the property. A discussion on height
restrictions will come later.
Chair Rotty stated we ask why take business property and rezone it. It has been empty
for 13 years and is close to a strip mall that is fully developed. This provides a transition
between different uses. He supported reviewing this project. He had several issues the
applicant should consider before bringing back the site plan. One is parking. He felt 1:1
is not enough. He asked staff to look at the amount of setback from CR66 for Round
Bank. He asked the applicant to look at access and traffic flow in and out. The best
option is not going through the strip mall. Chair Rotty felt the commission would support
the rezone and comp plan amendment.
There will be an opportunity for more resident comments at future meetings.
MOTION by Bjorge, second by Tesky to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED. MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Bjorge to recommend approval of
the comprehensive plan amendment from commercial to high density and the rezoning
from highway business to high density residential. APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion
a. August Regular Meeting
The August meeting will be moved to Wednesday,August 15, 2018, due to the Primary
Election.
5. Adjourn
MOTION by Bjorge, second by Tesky to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant
Planning Commission
Minutes
Special Meeting
July 31, 2018
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty, Franceschelli, Tesky
Members Absent: Bjorge, Kuyper
Also Present: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
2. Discussion
a. Farmington Gymnastics Center Site Plan
The applicant is Grand Projects and they have presented a site plan for Farmington
Gymnastics Center to be located at 315 Elm Street. This is a permitted use in the B-2
district. The building will be 8,120 sq. ft. which takes up the southern two thirds of the
lot with a parking lot located at the north end which will be accessed by the alley between
Third and Fourth Streets. There would be a front setback off of Elm Street of two feet,
the side adjacent to EZ Auto would be five feet. There will be a zero foot setback from
the western property line and 52 feet from the rear property line adjacent to the alley.
The applicant would like to relocate the westerly property line. There are building code
requirements that come into play with a zero foot setback related to openings and fire
ratings. The applicant would like to relocate the line through a waiver of plat and lot split
and then a lot combination. The line would shift five feet in order to meet building code
requirements. Staff and the applicant are working on that process. As the site is in the B-
2 zoning district, it is exempt from the off-street parking requirements. They will have a
parking lot on the north side containing nine stalls. The parking lot is required to have a
minimum ten foot non-paved area between the parking lot and the eastern property line.
Currently it sits at five feet, so the parking lot will need to be shifted five feet which will
be a condition of approval of the site plan.
There is also the need for a cross-access easement or some other type of agreement
specifically with the parking lot that is adjacent to the west of the site that is being
constructed as part of the daycare facility that will go in the building at the corner of
Third and Elm Streets. If the gymnastics center uses that, being it is on a separate lot,
there should be an agreement or easement, to ensure those users do have access to that
parking area. The alley between Third and Fourth Streets will be paved as part of this
development of the gymnastics center and the daycare due to the amount of traffic. Staff
is working with the applicant to accomplish the alley paving.
The applicant will need to submit a landscape plan in accordance with city code. Details
of the types of shrubs, etc. are required. Staff recommends approval of the site plan
subject to:
1. A sign permit shall be required for any signage to be placed on site.
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July 31,2018
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2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building permits that may be required for the
establishment of the proposed use.
3. Submission and approval of a complete landscape plan as outlined in Section 10-6-
10(C).
4. Revising the setback of the parking lot to meet the ten foot non-paved area
requirement between the parking lot and the eastern property line.
5. Contingent upon engineering comments.
The applicant, Mr. Larry White, is prepared to move the parking lot five feet to the west.
Regarding moving the property line, the applicant has started that process. It will not affect
the daycare project. There has been a change in the building plans which includes there will
not be an exterior stair on the east side of the building. That stair will be inside with a door at
the grade level for an emergency exit and a sidewalk going back to the parking lot. The
building will be stucco and have the main entrance on the north side. The building is
arranged so that in the future it could be arranged into separate suites. Regarding the cross-
easement on the parking, the applicant would be reluctant to see that as a condition since the
ordinance does not require that. Between the tenant and landlord there would be some type
of agreement. There are several tenants involved with the parking area including, ISD 192,
Linn's Carpet, the daycare and the gymnastics center.
Commissioner Franceschelli liked the looks of the building. He was concerned about the
mezzanine and didn't see anything for ADA compliance. The applicant noted the occupancy
load does not require handicap access to that level. The mezzanine is mainly for the pre-
school gymnastics program.
Commissioner Tesky also liked the exterior of the building and the placement of windows for
future use. She asked about the color of the building. The applicant has not selected colors
yet; it would be compatible with the building next to it.
Chair Ratty asked about the time schedule for the gymnastics center. Mr. White stated
materials will come the third week of August and the plan is to start removing trees and
digging for the foundation. Framing should be up in a month and another month to get it
enclosed. They would like to be in early October.
Regarding the daycare schedule,they will start working this week. This should also be ready
in October. Signage has not been determined; that is up to the tenant. There isn't room for a
monument sign. Chair Rotty asked about the setback and asked if Linn's Carpet and the
daycare are set back a little further than the gymnastics center will be. They are set back two
feet further. Mr. White noted they started with the building even, but with getting the
parking lot and sidewalk in the back and the playground that space was needed and it will not
be noticeable.
Chair Rotty asked if there was enough room on the west side for access for future tenants.
Mr. White stated with the lot line moved five feet, that will provide room for a sidewalk.
Chair Rotty didn't want to encumber the gymnastics with getting an easement, but he asked
about the size of the gymnastics classes. Mr. White stated their daily activities are mostly
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July 33,2018
Page 3
drop off or kids walking in. There are some events. The diversity on the schedule is that the
daycare would close late afternoon and the gymnastics program starts up about the same
time. There will be people parking there that go to either the daycare, gymnastics center or
the carpet store. The landlord will work that out with the tenants. Chair Rotty noted some
parents do stay with younger children for gymnastics. There was another facility in town
where an agreement was required. At a minimum staff would like to have the applicant share
with the city what is included in their lease agreements as far as sharing the parking lot. This
will be included in the conditions.
MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Tesky to approve the Farmington Gymnastics site
plan subject to the above conditions including the addition of the parking lot agreement in the
lease. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. Adjourn
MOTION by Tesky second by Franceschelli to adjourn at 7:31 p.m. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant
Planning Commission
Minutes
Regular Meeting
August 15, 2018
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty,Franceschelli,Kuyper
Members Absent: Bjorge, Tesky
Also Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager
2. Approval of Minutes
a. July meeting minutes will be approved at the September meeting.
3. Public Hearings—Chair Ratty opened the public hearings
a. Review of Preliminary Plat—Sapphire Lake—Winkler Land Co.,LLC
This property is located west of the Trinity Care Center. It consists of 131 single family
lots. The majority of the property is zoned R-2 (low/medium density residential). The
southeast corner of the property is zoned R-3 (medium density residential). Lot sizes
range from 6,820 square feet to 14,508 square feet. The lots will have a front yard
setback of 20 feet (25 feet used on sidewalk side) and side yard setbacks of six feet.
There are nine outlots proposed totaling 33.07 acres.
The preliminary plat shows the extension of 213th Street W and Spruce Street east into
the northern and southern portions of the property, respectively. After crossing the
Prairie Waterway, 213th Street will transition to a north/south alignment and connect with
Spruce Street. The right-of-way for 213th Street will be 60 feet with a roadway width of
32 feet. Spruce Street will also extend across the Prairie Waterway and will run from the
southwest corner of the property to the northeast corner and connect with Biscayne
Avenue. Spruce Street is proposed at a 70-foot right-of-way with a roadway width of 38
feet. Right-of-way for the future Biscayne Avenue is being platted with this
development,but is not being proposed for construction with this plat. The right-of-way
for Biscayne Avenue is shown as 75 feet.
There will be a neighborhood park in the northeast corner of the development which is
just under an acre. In addition, outlot F (4.511 acres)will be deeded over to the city for
park purposes. There will be a sidewalk on the north side of Spruce Street, west side of
213th Street and the north side of Street A. A trail is proposed to run along the greenway
that bisects the development.
Parks and Recreation Director Distad provided the following items that need to be
revised prior to final plat submission:
1. The sidewalk on 213th Street W should be relocated to the east side of the street in
order to eliminate the double frontage of the lots on the west side of 213th Street with
sidewalk in front of the lot and a trail directly in back of the lot.
2. The greenway trail south of the Spruce Street and 210th Street W intersection should
be realigned, so it lines up directly across from the relocated sidewalk on the east side
of 213th Street W.
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August 14,2018
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3. Show the location of a future trail to be constructed across the floodplain and wetland
by others that connects to the future park area located southeast of the residential
development.
Engineering comments are as follows:
1. The trail located in Spruce Street and Biscayne Avenue right-of-way shall not be
included in the 10-foot trail corridor dedicated as parkland.
2. Prairie Waterway delineation and full wetland conservation act approvals are required
before the final plat.
3. Final sizes and locations of all streets, storm water management, storm sewer,
sanitary sewer and watermain facilities will be reviewed with the final plat and final
construction plans.
4. Schedule and funding of the sewer, watermain and street improvements in the
Biscayne Avenue corridor will be reviewed with the final plat and construction plans.
The landscape plan is acceptable to staff with a slight revision. The plans do show four
red oak trees being planted on the Peterson property near the southwest corner of the
property. These four trees can be removed from the plan.
Staff recommends approval of the Sapphire Lake preliminary plat contingent upon the
following:
1. The preliminary plat is contingent upon meeting the requirements stipulated in the
Parks and Recreation Director's letter of August 3, 2018.
2. Engineering comments.
Mr. John Anderson, Winkler Land Co., stated they are in agreement with staff's
comments. Regarding the parks, they will make the alignment change and shift the trail
over so it is straight across. The bridge across the creek will be developed when the
south side is developed which could be decades. The land will be dedicated with the plat
so the city will have it for future parkland. Regarding shifting the sidewalk to the east
side of the street,they would like to keep the sidewalk on the west side. They want to
line the sidewalk up with the trail that is running to the west. By going to the east side,
there would be two street crossings that would go on the property to the north and no
street crossings on the property to the south. He understood the comment about those lots
being double fronted, but the trail is already there in the Prairie Waterway.
They propose to develop in four phases with 30 to 35 lots per year. Phase one would
start next spring in the northwest corner off 213th Street. The second phase would be the
connection to Spruce Street on the southwest corner.
Bruce and Kyle Betzold, stated their father owns the adjacent farmland. They are
concerned with the water flowing and the dewatering from outlot B. It looks like it will
flow into an area and then to a drainage ditch their father owns. It would greatly impact
their farming operations depending on the time of the year. At the wrong time, it will
impact their crops. The drainage ditch will not handle any excess flow because it is at
capacity. As you travel to the northeast towards the Vermillion River it gets less of a
drainage ditch and the water will eventually back up onto their property. They would like
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to see the outlets pushed to the Prairie Waterway. Regarding the holding ponds and the
water table being so high, they will be digging down into the ground water. He asked if
there will be any contamination to the ground water when digging the holding ponds or if
they have to be lined. Are the holding ponds discharged into the Prairie Waterway and
nothing to the east?
Assistant City Engineer Decur stated the developer did submit preliminary storm water
models. The ponds are sized to direct and restrict the flow of storm water in the current
direction and at the current rates, so there shouldn't be additional flow to the creek that
drains to the northeast. As far as ground water, these will be ground water ponds. Mystic
Meadow ponds are similar. There is no layer of clay needed to separate them from the
ground water. More review will be done as final plats come through, but what was
submitted with the preliminary plat does meet city requirements. Drainage is directed to
ponds in the outlots which flow into an outfall into the creek. The dewatering will be
shifted so it does not impact surrounding properties.
Member Franceschelli felt the preliminary plat is a good start. The sidewalk in its
original design makes sense and keeps traffic crossings to a minimum. He was in favor
of protecting outlot C from unauthorized accesses. It will give a character to the
community that will work.
Member Kuyper asked as far as the street, 213th Street goes north to south and eventually
it will connect with Spruce. Staff noted the name of the street may have to change once it
gets past street A. Street naming will come with the final plat. He appreciated the park
land being dedicated.
Chair Rotty noted the construction will start spring 2019. He asked about the type of
housing. Mr, Anderson stated it will be split-entry homes due to the water elevation.
Further to the east we will have full basement walkout lots. Chair Rotty asked about the
house values, Mr. Anderson stated the split entries will be around $300,000 to low
$400,000. The two stories will be $400,000 plus. Chair Rotty asked if both roads will be
done so there will be two accesses. Mr, Anderson stated phase one will be 213th Street.
Phase two would connect Spruce Street. Chair Rotty asked about the southeast side
where there would be a bridge. Mr. Anderson stated there will be a trail connecting to
the Prairie Waterway and onto Spruce Street. Long term the parks commission would
like to see a walking bridge across the creek. There is no point putting that in now as it
will go to farmland. Chair Rotty brought up the sidewalk. He agreed with the sidewalk
being on the west side versus the east side. Staff will check with the Parks and
Recreation Director. The city does try to avoid double frontage where possible, but we
can go with that if that is the commission's recommendation.
MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuyper, second by Franceschelli to recommend
approval of the Sapphire Lake Preliminary Plat and forward the recommendation to the
City Council with the above contingencies. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
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August 14,2018
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4. Discussion
a) Possible CUP Amendment—20522 Akin Road--Eric Ruud
The applicant is Mr. Eric Ruud, owner of 20522 Akin Road. In late 2017,the Planning
Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow a recreational vehicle storage
facility on the property. As part of that application,Mr. Ruud was going to place asphalt
on the front entryway as well as along the north and east sides of the building. The
applicant also agreed to pave the drive aisle through the site between the limerock
parking pads. The applicant has indicated the paving along the building will be
completed by Labor Day. The drive aisle was to be paved by December 12, 2018. Mr.
Ruud would like to discuss amending the CUP in order not to pave the drive aisle, the
rest would be paved as intended. The reasoning is outlined in his letter. He would like to
know the commission's thoughts prior to going through the amendment process. Staff's
position is that the drive aisle should be paved as it will keep the limerock from tracking
into the city roadway.
Mr. Eric Ruud stated he is proud of the project and they have had a huge outpouring of
support and the demand has been huge. He installed 1.5" clear rock on the entire
property. It is considered to be an impervious surface. Asphalt is also an impervious
surface so what are we gaining by putting asphalt in the drive aisle. As far as the amount
of material that could be tracked, it would be minimal. They have 200 feet from Akin
Road to the back of the building so he envisioned tires coming clean before reaching the
road. They would like to do a wider roadway along the building. They had proposed 24
feet and it will be closer to 30 feet.
Chair Rotty asked why he is asking for this now and not at the time of approval. Mr.
Ruud stated there were three staff members saying the 1.5"rock is impervious surface.
After that he wondered what they are gaining by adding asphalt to an already impervious
surface. He understood if it was a class five as that is around the building now and they
will be putting asphalt around the building. As far as the roadway, they swept the
roadway as they were bringing rock in and out. Chair Rotty noted they did a very nice
job with the area. Chair Rotty recalled at the time the base was a concern and there was
no concern about paving. He clarified Mr. Ruud does not expect any rock coming from
the property onto the street. Mr. Ruud felt the 50 feet of asphalt they will be putting in
should take care of it. If it is an issue they will continue the asphalt to the drive aisle.
Member Kuyper was very pleased with the area. He confirmed more paving would be on
the north side. Mr. Ruud replied yes, because of the gate they want to keep the traffic on
a wider area of asphalt coming in and out. Member Kuyper noted not every vehicle will
travel the same length in the area depending on where they park. He asked how far it
takes for the rock to not crack. Would any rumble strips knock the rock off? Can we
monitor the area and if there is tracking, the owner would have to do more work? Staff
was not sure if the rumble strips would be effective. It could create more issues
internally due to the type of vehicles. The thought process with the drive aisle is it
provides a chance for rock to come off before the vehicle gets into the city right-of-way.
Mr. Ruud stated the vehicles are angled and they back into their spots. They don't have
to go around and come the full length of the building. Mr. Ruud stated they have to close
for five days if they have to put the asphalt down. So they would do it over Labor Day
weekend and the day after. December was the due date for the rest to be put in. If they
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would put the asphalt around the building to see what the reaction is and then hold off
until mid-summer for the rest. Many companies won't lay asphalt later in the year.
Member Franceschelli drove out there today and he liked what has been done with the
property. Tires are different on different vehicles. Tires tend to grip whatever loose
material they have and hang onto it until they get to a certain speed. The bituminous
drive aisle is to be installed by December 12, 2018. What if we push that date into April
2019 so we can see what comes out of that area. See if the paved runway will pick up
whatever is attached to the tires. Staff stated it would still require an amendment to the
CUP because that time frame was a condition to the approval.
Chair Rotty asked if this could get worse over time or does it stay the same? Staff stated
there is that potential it could break down over time with heavy vehicles. Mr. Ruud noted
if the reason for the asphalt drive aisle is to keep the rock from going onto the street, we
need to be practical. We will solve that problem by putting the asphalt in the entry.
Chair Rotty stated our options are, Mr. Ruud will have to pave the drive aisle, or we are
not sure what will happen so we will be flexible. Member Franceschelli felt they should
be flexible. Assistant City Engineer Decur stated he was certain the additional pavement
will reduce the amount of gravel that gets picked up and makes it to the road. Depending
on levels of traffic,whatever footage of asphalt from the back of the garage to the gate
will fill up with gravel. From a storm water perspective they are both impervious. Build
wise they are both flexible pavements. It is a tracking issue and giving yourself the most
length of pavement to release the stones.
Chair Rotty went with the advice he is being given. That does not mean Mr. Ruud cannot
file an amendment to the CUP. Mr. Ruud might try for an extension of the installation
date with an amendment. He was here to find out the practicality of the requirement.
Chair Rotty stated they can consider changing dates if Mr. Ruud can convince staff.
5. Adjourn
MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permits to 1) Construct municipal supply well No. 9 and wellhouse
and 2) To allow the addition of up to 250 square feet of building to an existing
wellhouse for chemical treatment of well water
DATE: September 11, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The City of Farmington is requesting two conditional use permits (CUP's) for the installation and expansion
of public utilities within the R-1 and R-3 zoning districts, respectively. The subject properties are 19995
Everhill Avenue and 5525 200th Street W in the Charleswood neighborhood.
Planning Division Review
Applicant:
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Locations:
19995 Everhill Avenue (Lot 19, Block 1 Charleswood 4th Addition)
5525 200th Street W(Lot 18, Block 1 Charleswood 5th Addition)
Attachments:
1. CUP applications
2. Site exhibit- 19995 Everhill Avenue
3. Site exhibit- 5525 200th Street W
Areas Bounded By:
• 19995 Everhill Avenue- single-family residences to the north, east and south. Cultivated farmland to
the west.
• 5525 200th Street W- Townhome development to the west, north and south. Pilot Knob Road is
adjacent to the east.
Existing Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Guidance:
• 19995 Everhill Avenue-Planned Unit Development(PUD), underlying R-1 (Low Density
Residential). The property is guided as Low Density in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
• 5525 200th Street W- Planned Unit Development(PUD), underlying R-3 (Medium Density
Residential). The property is guided as Medium Density in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Current Land Use:
• 19995 Everhill Avenue-vacant platted lot.
• 5525 200th Street W- existing wellhouse site.
DISCUSSION
The City of Farmington is seeking approval of two Conditional Use Permits, the requests are as follows:
A)A CUP for the construction of municipal well No. 9 and an associated 500 square foot wellhouse. Well
No. 9 is to be located on the city owned lot that is addressed as 19995 Everhill Avenue. The city was
deeded this lot as part of the Charleswood 4th Addition for a future wellhouse location. As shown in the
attached site exhibit, the well is proposed to be located near the center of the lot with a proposed 500 square
foot wellhouse to encase the well. The proposed wellhouse, as shown on the site exhibit, meets the required
setbacks within the R-1 zoning district. The overall design of the wellhouse has yet to be determined,
however, the intent would be to make the wellhouse as unobtrusive as possible. Wellhouses are generally
designed to to fit into the neighborhoods that they are located in and will normally have exterior treatments
similar to those of the surrounding homes.
B)A CUP to allow the expansion of the existing wellhouse for well No. 8. The address of the existing
wellhouse is 5255 200th Street W and is located at the northwest intersection of Pilot Knob Road and 200th
Street W. The CUP is to allow the addition of up to 250 square feet of building to the existing wellhouse
structure. The expansion is being proposed to house additional equipment for the chemical treatment of raw
municipal well water. The existing well and wellhouse is located within an easement that was granted to the
city for the siting of a wellhouse in 2001 from Astra Genstar Partnership, LLP as part of the Charleswood
5th Addition development. The easement document specifies the minimum requirements that must be meet
for the wellhouse, which includes the following:
• Shall not exceed twenty(20) feet in height measured in grade to the highest point of the structure.
• Be situated within the Easement Area maintaining the minimum setbacks established for single-family
residential homes constructed within Charleswood 5th Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota.
• Shall have a pitched roof with a minimum pitch of 6/12. The roof shall have a twelve (12) inch
minimum overhang. The roof shall be covered with standard, minimum two-hundred (200)pound,
residential shingles or wood shakes.
• Exterior material may be a combination of brick and wood and shall match the materials used in the
construction of the monument sign. All wall area that is not door, window, trim, fascia, or sofit below
a height of eight(8) feet or the eave line, whichever is greater, shall be brick. Exposed foundation shall
not be more than twelve (12) inches above grade.
• All exterior colors shall be earth tone and match the monument sign.
• The entrance to the wellhouse shall be oriented towards 200th Street.
• Landscaping of the burdened parcel which is disturbed during construction of the wellhouse shall be
restored at the sole cost and expense of the grantee.
• Total floor area of the wellhouse shall not exceed 750 square feet.
• The wellhouse shall be designated and constructed to incorporate reasonable noise abatement
elements.
The design of the expansion area has not yet been completed, however, the expansion area will not exceed
250 square feet as that would likely make the wellhouse larger than 750 square feet which would be in
violation of the terms outlined in the easement agreement. It should be noted that a variance was approved in
2005 to reduce the required front yard setback off of Pilot Knob road from 50 feet to 30 feet for the existing
wellhouse. The proposed addition would have to maintain the existing 30 foot setback off of Pilot Knob
Road, otherwise a variance would be necessary to further reduce the setback.
The city code provides criteria that must be met in order for the Planning Commission to approve the
Conditional Use Permits. Those criteria are as follows:
1. The proposed use conforms to the district permitted and conditional use provisions and all general
regulations of this title. Public utility buildings are conditionally allowed in the R-1 and R-3
zoning districts.
2. The proposed use shall not involve any element or cause any conditions that may be dangerous,
injurious or noxious to any other property or persons and shall comply with the performance
standards listed below. The proposed uses will not involve any elements or cause any conditions
that may be dangerous, injurious or noxious to any other property or persons and they do comply
with the performance standards listed below.
3. The proposed use shall be constructed, designed, sited, oriented and landscaped to produce
harmonious relationship of buildings and grounds to adjacent buildings and properties. The intent is
to construct the proposed improvements so that they fit into the overall character of the
surrounding residential neighborhoods. This will likely include exterior treatments similar to
what exists at well No. 8 and as outlined in the easement agreement for well No. 8.
4. The proposed use shall produce a total visual impression and environment which is consistent with the
environment of the neighborhood.As stated above, the intent is to construct the proposed
improvements so that they fit into the overall environment of the surrounding residential
neighborhoods. This will likely include exterior treatments similar to what exists at well No. 8
and as outlined in the easement agreement for well No. 8.
5. The proposed use shall organize vehicular access and parking to minimize traffic congestion in the
neighborhood. The proposed uses, once constructed, will generate very little traffic in and
around the neighborhood. There is an existing access to well No. 8 off of 200th Street W. This
access will remain the same. A driveway will be necessary for well No. 9 for access and
maintenance of the well. The driveway will be built to residential standards.
6. The proposed use shall preserve the objectives of this title and shall be consistent with the
comprehensive plan. The proposed uses do preserve the objectives of this title and are consistent
with the comprehensive plan.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the Conditional Use Permits for the expansion of the existing wellhouse at well No. 8 and the
construction of well No. 9 and associated wellhouse, subject to the following condition:
1. Obtaining all necessary building permits that may be required.
ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
i Backup Material CUP application well #8
D Backup Material CUP application well #9
D Backup Material Site exhibit- 19995 Everhill Avenue
D Backup Material Site exhibit- 5525 200th Street W
4imut City of Farmington
�j two 430 Third Street
Farmington,Minnesota
+y, 651.280.6800•Fax 651.280.6899 AUG 2 2 2018
www.ci.farmington.mnass
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Applicant: City of Farmington Telephone:(651) 280-6840 Fax: (651) 280-6839
Address: 430 Third Street Farmington MN 55337
Street City State Zip Code
Owner: City of Farmington Telephone:(651) 280-6840 Fax: (651) 280-6839
Address: 430 Third Street Farmington MN 55337
Street City State Zip Code
Premises Involved: 5525 200th Street/Lot 18,Block 1,Charleswood 5th Addition
Address/Legal Description(lot,block,plat name,section,township,range)
Current Zoning District R-3 Medium Density Residential Current Land Use CUP—Water Supply Well
Specific Nature of Request: Amend the existing Conditional Use Permit to include the addition of up to 250 square feet of
building for the chemical treatment of raw municipal well water
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
❑Proof of Ownership ❑6 Copies of Site Plan
Application Fee 0 Abstract/Residential List(required 350'from subject property)
kundary/Lot Survey ❑Torrens(Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title Required)
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ature of 0-wieer Date Signature of Applicant Date
Request Submitted to Planning staff on For office use only
Public Hearing Set for: Advertised in Local Newspaper:
Planning Commission Action: Approved Denied Fee Paid
City Council Action(if necessary): Approved Denied $250—City of Farmington
Comments:
Conditions Set:
Planning division: Date:
1/1/2018
DRAFTS)BY:
Uty of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington,MN 55024
ck4 City of Farmington
4011l 430 Third Street
Farmin0roFax6512 0. AUG 2 2 2018
651.280.b800•Fax b5E.280.b894
www.cifarmingtan.mnus
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Applicant: City of Farmington Telephone:(651)_280-6840 Fax: (651) 280-6839
Address: 430 Third Street Farmington MN 55337
Street City State Zip Code
Owner: City of Farmington Telephone:(651) 280-6840 Fax: (651) 280-6839
Address: 430 Third Street Farmington MN 55337
Street City State Zip Code
Premises Involved: 19995 Everhill Avenue/Lot 19,Block 1,Charleswood 4th Addition/PID 141650301190
Address/Legal Description(lot,block,plat name,section,township,range)
Current Zoning District_R-1 Low Density Residential Current Land Use Vacant Residential lot
Specific Nature of Request: Conditional Use Permit to construct municipal supply Well No.9 and welihouse to meet the
standards of the underlying R-I Low Density Residential zoning
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
❑Proof of Ownership ❑6 Copies of Site Plan
❑Application Fee Li Abstract/Residential List(required 350'from subject property)
U Boundary/Lot Survey ❑Torrens(Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title Required)
61. cv.(3ci ty siimc
• ature of O nec) Date Signature of Applicant Date
Request Submitted to Planning staff on For office use only
Public Hearing Set for: Advertised in Local Newspaper:
Planning Commission Action: Approved Denied Fee Paid
City Council Action(if necessary): Approved Denied $250--City of Farmington
Comments:
Conditions Set:
Planning division: Date:
1/1/2018
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430 Third Street
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