HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.03.19 Council Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 2019
1. Call to Order
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Larson led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present-Larson, Bernhjelm and Hoyt
Absent-Craig and Donnelly
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Parks and
Recreation Director Distad, Public Works Director Gehler, Planning Manager Wippler, Police
Chief Rutherford, Fire Chief Elvestad and Attorney Jamnik.
4. Agenda
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm, to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
a) 2018 Fire Department Annual Report
Fire Chief Elvestad presented the 2018 Fire Department Annual Report. Some of the topics
shared included call volumes, call breakdowns, calls per station, new firefighters, training,
public relations and more.
The city council thanked the firefighters for their work. They make the city proud every day.
b) 2018 Public Works Annual Report
Public Works Director Gehler presented the 2019 Public Works Department Annual Report.
Some of the topics shared included street maintenance, snow removal, storm water work,
water projects, solid waste collection, clean up days, natural resources work and more.
Councilmember Hoyt commented that it was good to see so much public outreach.
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Councilmember Bernhjelm stated this is a very busy department and it is nice to see the work
getting done.
6. Citizen Comments
a) Doug Taube, 300 Spruce Street, shared that the American Legion is sponsoring the
Sensory Quiet Zone at Dew Days next week. He asked that the city help spread the
word on this event.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bernhjelm,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the May 20, 2019 City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the May 20, 2019 City Council Work Session-Administration
c) Approve Out of State Training-Parks
d) Approve 2019 Trail Crack Sealing Agreement-Public Works
e) Adopt Resolution R26-2019 Accepting a Donation from Dakota Electric for Pollution
Prevention Day-Public Works
f) Appointment Recommendation Police Department-Human Resources
g) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
h) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
i) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
j) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
k) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
I) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
m) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
n) Appointment Recommendation Fire Department-Human Resources
o) Acknowledge Resignation IT-Human Resources
p) Approve Classification of the Community Development Specialist-Human Resources
q) Approve Bills-Finance
APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
a) Fairhill Estates at North Creek Final Plat
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Planning Manager Wippler presented the Fairhill Estates at North Creek Final Plat for city
council consideration.
INTRODUCTION
M/I Homes of Minneapolis, LLC and True Gravity Ventures, LLC have submitted the Fairhill
Estate at North Creek final plat for the property generally located at the southwest
intersection of 190th Street West and Trunk Highway 3. This final plat is the initial phase of
a multi-phase development.
DISCUSSION
Planning Division Review
Applicants:
M/I Homes of Minneapolis, LLC
5354 Parkdale Drive#100
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
True Gravity Ventures, LLC
12800 Whitewater Drive#100
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Attachments:
• Final Plat application
• Location Map
• Preliminary Plat
• Final Plat
• Final Plat Resolution
Location of Property: Southwest intersection of 190th Street W and Trunk Highway 3.
Area Bounded by: 190th/195th Street W to the north,Trunk Highway 3 to the east,
residential development within Empire Township to the south, railroad and floodplain to
the west.
Existing Zoning: The property is largely zoned R-2 (Low/Medium Density Residential) with
the northeast portion being zoned R-3 (Medium Density Residential). The property is part
of an existing Planned Unit Development that was originally approved in 2008.
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Proposed Overall Development: The proposed overall development will consist of 244
single-family residential lots on 91.01 acres yielding a density of 2.68 units per
acre. Approximately 2.98 acres (shown as Outlots P and Q in the attached final plat) in the
east central portion of the development will be dedicated for city parkland. The
preliminary plat was reviewed and a recommendation of approval was forwarded to the
City Council on April 9, 2019 by the Planning Commission. Subsequently, the City Council
approved the preliminary plat on April 15, 2019.
Lot Sizes: The minimum lot sizes within the development will range from 4,800 to
9,425. The final plat is in compliance with the approved preliminary plat for lot layout and
size. Some lots will deviate from the city's standards for minimum lot width and area
requirements. Additionally, reduced setbacks (both front and side yard setbacks in certain
portions of the development) are being requested as part of this development. These
deviations will be addressed as part of the Planned Unit Development Agreement that staff
is working to finalize with the applicants.
Streets and Access: The final plat follows the road layout that was approved as part of the
overall preliminary plat. The main access to the development will come from 190th Street
W. Colonial Trail will extend from 190th Street W south into the development and will act
as the main north/south road. Three roads will then extend off of Colonial Trail with the
final plat, those being Cloverleaf Way, 192nd Street and a portion of Clearwater
Loop. 194th Street (Empire Township road)will act as an emergency access for this
development. The emergency access will be required with this initial phase and will consist
of a gravel roadway and have barricades near the future connection to 194th Street. The
gravel section will then be upgraded to a complete road section with future phases. Access
to this road will not be allowed to the general public. It should be noted that the physical
connection to 194th Street will only be made when the city and Empire Township agree
that the connection for general traffic is needed or warranted.
Parkland, Sidewalks and Trails: The applicants will be dedicating 2.98 acres (outlots P and Q
on the final plat) with this initial phase to the city for public park purposes. Sidewalks will
generally be on one side of the roads within this development, with the exception of
Colonial Trail which will have a sidewalk on both sides. The overall development will have a
trail network that bi-sects the center of the development going east and west as well as a
north/south route through a gas easement. The trail and sidewalk systems provides for
great connectivity through the development.
Final Plat: The applicants are seeking final plat approval of the Fairhill Estate at North Creek
plat which consists of 97 single-family lots and 17 outlots. The outlots largely consist of
future development area, parkland (both private and public), stormwater facilities, and
open space. The final plat is the first of what is likely a five phase development.
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The Planning Commission reviewed the attached final plat on May 14, 2019 and
recommended approval of the final plat with contingencies.
Staff is currently working with the applicants to finalize the Development Contract, PUD
Agreement and the HOA documents and will bring these to the City Council on June 17,
2019 for consideration and approval.
Councilmember Bernhjelm asked why the reduced setbacks. Wippler stated is was for
aesthetic reasons. Rob Walcholz of Tru Gravity Ventures stated the setback variation goes back
to the 2008 planned unit development. The setback deviation is in tune with the products that
are being offered.
Councilmember Hoyt stated that it was good to see progress on this development.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to adopt Resolution R27-2019 approving the final plat
for Fairhill Estates at North Creek, contingent upon the following:
1. All engineering issues shall be addressed, the construction plans for grading, storm
water and utilities finalized and approved by the Engineering Department. Work with
the Parks and Recreation Department to finalize the grading of the park area to
maximize the programmable area of the park and incorporating the trail along 195th
Street from the entry drives to the gas easement.
2. A development contract between the applicants 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.
3. The preparation and execution of a planned unit development agreement.
4. The finalization and acceptance of all HOA documents.
APIF, motion carried.
b) Highway 3 Corridor Plan
Community Development Director Kienberger shared with the city council the history of the
Highway 3 Corridor Plan and its creation.
Eric Maas from WSB reviewed the plan in detail including the visioning process, redevelopment
opportunities, goals and strategies, regulation review, a Highway 3 overlay district, proposed
ordinance revisions, implementation and financial tools.
Councilmember Hoyt thanked everyone for all of their work on this project. This will serve as
our long term plan and guiding document.
Mayor Larson shared that he liked how the plan turned out.
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Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to accept the Highway 3 Corridor Plan. APIF, motion
carried.
11. Unfinished Business
None
12. New Business
None
13. City Council Roundtable
Bernhjelm-Reminded residents that Dew Days is next week and thanked staff for the reports.
Hoyt-Reminded residents that Dew Days is next week and encouraged residents to donate to
Kiss the Pig.
Larson-Reminded residents that Dew Days is next week and encouraged residents to shop local.
Adjourn
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Hoyt, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
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David McKnight, City Administrator
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