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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.01.19 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1,2019 1. Call to Order Acting Mayor Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Acting Mayor Donnelly led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present-Bernhjelm, Craig, Donnelly and Hoyt Absent-Larson Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Finance Director Malecha, Public Works Director Gehler, Community Development Director Kienberger, Human Resources Director Gabbard, Police Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief Elvestad, Assistant Fire Chief Fischer, Planning Manager Wippler and Attorney Jamnik. 4. Agenda Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Craig, to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion carried. 5. Announcements/Commendations a) Introduction of Human Resources Director Jennifer Gabbard Administrator McKnight introduced new Human Resources Director Jennifer Gabbard. She started her work with the city last week and joins us from a similar position with the City of Shakopee. The city council welcomed Ms. Gabbard. 6. Citizen Comments a) Reannon Norland, 19857 Denali Way-She enjoys the Lake Ann neighborhood, enjoys recreational activities on the water, has noticed the lack of transparency on this issue, the area near the lake has some issues with willows,the conditions of the path are a concern, has financial questions if the city can address this issue, city approach to the April 1, 2019 Minutes - 1- removal of willow brush was a menial attempt, she did her research in the last election and is concerned about taxes and commercial development,the neighbors have a vested interest in the water. b) Gary Francis, 4532 198th Street West-Has concerns with the lake issue, wants to know what is going on and keep children safe c) Ginny Running, 19825 Deerbrooke Path-This issue is not about being defiant, concerned about the lack of communication at every level, developer said one thing and city staff gave mixed messages. Referenced an email with the mixed message example. The lake has always been referred to as recreational. Understands this is a large issue. Wants to work with the city to allow a chance for residents to continue to enjoy the water. This is not the only pond impacted by this issue. Development was supposed to have park. Paths are in disrepair. City has not been able to get a sports complex passed. This lake is an asset to our community. Requested the community meeting be held in the evening and be notified for the plans for the meeting and the details as soon as possible. Looking forward to working with the city council but the city must be transparent. d) Greg Kelcher, 4878 186th Street West-Asked that a traffic control issue at the intersection of Upper 183rd Street West and English Avenue can be evaluated due to traffic and safety concerns. Commented on street maintenance and asked that potholes be repaired before sealcoating in the future. Asked why the new logo is so similar to Northfield and Dundas. e) Kim Scheuring, 4539 198th Court West-Recreational aspects are very important in this area. Bought home based on recreational aspect of the lake. Staff have been quoted over the years in newspaper articles talking about the recreational activities of the lake. The entire neighborhood spends time on the water. f) Avery Bernatz, 4538 198th Court West-Enjoys the recreational activities during all seasons and have cleaned up the shoreline. Sees people on the lake all the time, not just neighbors. g) Drew Swart, 19870 Devrie Path-The fun events on the water create many memories. These are great ways for kids to spend their summer days. A booklet from the neighbors was distributed to the city council. Acting Mayor Donnelly shared that the neighborhood meeting on this topic is scheduled for April 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Akin Road Elementary School. No decisions have been made on this issue. Encouraged residents to attend the meeting. 7. Consent Agenda April 1, 2019 Minutes -2- Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the consent agenda: a) Approve Minutes of the March 18, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration b) Approve Out of State Training-Parks c) Approve Ordinance 2019-744 Amending Title 6, Chapter 7 of the City Code Related to Weeds-Public Works d) Approve Engineering Guidelines and Standard Detail Plates-Public Works e) Approve Completion of Street Maintenance Services Through the South Metro Joint Powers Agreement-Public Works f) Award Contract for 2019 Mowing Services-Public Works g) Approve Ordinance 2019-745 Tree Disease and Maintenance Ordinance Revision-Public Works h) Approve Out of State Training-Public Works i) Award Contract for 2019 Tree Services-Public Works j) Authorize the Purchase of Equipment-Fire k) Approve Bills-Finance APIF, motion carried. 8. Public Hearings None 9. Award of Contract None 10. Petitions, Requests and Communications a) Final Plat and Development Contract-Sapphire Lake First Addition Planning Manager Wippler shared that Bart Winkler of Sapphire Lake Development Company, LLC has submitted the final plat for Sapphire Lake First Addition. This phase consists of 36 single family lots on approximately 70 acres. The project is located east of 14th Street and the Prairie Waterway and is bordered by 213th Street West to the north and Spruce Street to the south. The project details include: Area Bounded By: Prairie Waterway and single-family residential to the west, cultivated farmland to the north, east and south. Existing Zoning: The property is bisected by wetland and floodplain. 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). April 1, 2019 Minutes -3- Existing Conditions: The site is undeveloped agricultural land. Wetlands have been identified throughout the parcel. The site generally drains from the southwest to the northeast, draining to existing wetlands on site. Proposed Development: The proposed overall development will consist of 131 single-family lots on 69.59 acres yielding a density of 1.88 units/acre. This will be a multiple phase development with the 1st Addition consisting of 36 single-family lots. The final plat also includes 7 outlots. The outlots are as follows: • Outlot A-0.1153 acres- remnant piece/future development • Outlot B-0.5735 acres-stormwater facility • Outlot C-0.6517 acres-stormwater facility • Outlot D-44.8212 acres-future development and floodplain and wetland • Outlot E-0.9889 acres- park • Outlot F-4.5007 acres- park • Outlot G - 6.2745 acres-future development Lot Coverage and Sizes: The maximum lot coverage for an R-2 single-family zone is 35%. The minimum lot size for the development is 6,000 square feet with a minimum lot width of 60 feet. The lot sizes range from 7,440 square feet to 13,688 square feet and all lots proposed meet and or exceed the minimum width requirement of 60 feet. Setbacks: The minimum setbacks required in the R-2 zone are as follows: • Front yard: 20 feet • Side yard: 6 feet • Rear yard: 6 feet The proposed setbacks would meet the minimums described above with the front yard setback for lots adjacent to sidewalks increased to 25 feet. Streets and Access: The 1st Addition will be accessed by the extension of 213th Street W east from its current terminus at Cambodia Avenue. The road enters the property at the northwest corner and then splits into east/west (continuation of 213th Street W) and a north/south (15th Street W) roads. The roads will be platted with a 60-foot right-of-way and constructed to a width of 32 feet face or curb to face of curb. Temporary cul-de-sacs will be constructed at the ends of the proposed roads with the 1st Addition and will be removed when subsequent phases of the development are constructed. A 75-foot wide right-of-way for the future Biscayne Avenue will be platted and dedicated with the first phase. The Dakota County Plat Commission has reviewed the final plat and will recommend approval of the plat. April 1,2019 Minutes -4- As previously mentioned, 213th Street W will be extended to the east from Cambodia Avenue with the first phase. This extension will need to cross property owned by the city(Prairie Waterway). Additionally, Spruce Street to the south will also have to be extended across the Prairie Waterway in a later phase. The city is in process of having a final plat prepared for the right-of-way of both 213th Street W and Spruce Street that goes through the city owned property. The right-of-way plat is not required for the construction of the roads across the Prairie Waterway as the city is the owner of the underlying land, however, having the right-of- way separated from the waterway/open space would be appropriate. Sidewalks: With the 1st Addition, 5-foot-wide sidewalks will be installed on the west side of 213th Street W/15th Street W and on the north side of 213th Street W. Wetlands: The wetland delineation report identified 5 wetlands on site totaling 1.9036 acres that would be permanently impacted by this development. The developer is proposing wetland mitigation in the amount of 4 acres through the use of an approved wetland bank. The City Council approved the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Notice of Decision for the Sapphire Lake development on February 4, 2019 and authorized the City Engineer to sign and submit the Notice of Decision to affected jurisdictions including the Army Corps of Engineers. Approval was received by the Army Corps of Engineers on February 20, 2019. Parkland/Open Space: Outlots E and F will be deeded to the city with the 1st Addition to meet the park dedication requirement for the entire development. Additionally, a 10-foot-wide trail will be constructed through the floodplain/wetland area that bisects the middle of the property. The Parks and Recreation Commission have reviewed the development plans and has approved the park locations and sizes as well as the proposed trail and sidewalk locations. Landscape Plan: The developer proposes to place Autumn Blaze Maple (28), Hackberry(29), Sentry Linden (35),Thornless Honeylocust (34), River Birch (18), Red Oak(35), and Swamp White Oak (10)throughout the 1st Addition. Lot frontage trees will be planted as required by code. One lot frontage tree will be planted per lot or 40 feet of lot frontage. Engineering: The Engineering Department has recommended approval of the Sapphire Lake 1st Addition Final Plat subject to approved construction plans and the developer entering into a development contract. Planning Commission Review: The Planning Commission reviewed the final plat on February 12, 2019 and recommended approval with a vote of 4-0. The recommendation was contingent upon the following: 1. Engineering approves the construction plans for the 1st Addition and the Developer enters into a Development Contract. 2. Approval from the Army Corps of Engineers on the Wetland Conservation Act Notice of Decision. Approval from the Army Corps of Engineers was received on February 20, 2019. April 1, 2019 Minutes -5- 3. Changing the street names in the Final Plat as shown on the revised street name exhibit. The final plat has been revised since the Planning Commission meeting on February 12th to incorporate the correct road names. Development Contract Also attached for council's consideration is the Development Contract. The Development Contract spells out the requirements for development of this land including timelines to complete the platting process, defining development charges, and addressing construction of the public infrastructure required to serve the development together with the associated sureties. Councilmember Bernhjelm asked about the timing of construction on the development. Wippler stated the developer would like to move forward as soon as possible. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to adopt Resolution R19-2019 approving the final plat for Sapphire Lake First Addition, subject to the following 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. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to approve the development contract for this project and authorize its execution. APIF, motion carried. 11. Unfinished Business None 12. New Business None 13. City Council Roundtable Donnelly-Thanked residents for attending and sharing their thoughts and encouraged residents to shop local. Bernhjelm-Thanked residents for attending and sharing their thoughts and the booklet shared with the city council. Reminded residents of the Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 1,2019 Minutes -6- April 13th and thanked staff for updating the youth athletic association contacts on the city webpage. Craig-Thanked residents for attending and sharing their thoughts and for the packet that was shared with the city council. Encouraged residents to attend the meeting on April 23rd. Played a news story from KARE 11 on the FHS Robotics Team and thanked those students for their work. Hoyt-Clarified that the reporter who wrote the story on the encroachment issue left the work session early where the most important dialogue occurred including the importance of transparency,the importance of getting the residents involved, not rushing to a decision and not rushing to get something done to appease parties. The united front part is to work with residents to make sure both sides reach a goal everyone is happy with. He has researched the topic himself, walked the path and got a feel for what is taking place. He believes April 23rd is the start of this process to see what can be done. The city council wants their involvement and he loves residents showing up. McKnight-Reminded residents that the annual clean up days will begin on April 20th Kienberger-Shared that the Dakota County Library in Farmington is having a 50th birthday celebration on April 10th Adjourn Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm, to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted D 2. IVO KO David McKnight, City Administrator April 1, 2019 Minutes -7-