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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 10 Voting for were Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicholai, Roger Shirley, Gordon Rotty and Warren Sifferath, Against none. Discussed the Sibdivision Ordinance - and the Proposed Zoning Ordinance and made some recommendations to Mr. Charles Tooker. Mr. Tooker presented a Proposed Merger plan with Empire to be used as a guideline in future discussion of said subject. Motion by Sifferath seconded by Shirley to approve payment of phase 4 and a partial of Phase 5 and all voted in favor. Motion by Rotty seconded by Nicholai to approve minutes as cor- rected and all voted in favor. Set the next meeting for January 22, 1969 in the Village Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Rosemary Swedin Secretary FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION January 5, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on January 5, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Warren Sifferath, Dan Nicolai, Gordon Rotty present. Also attending was Mr. Charles Tooker of Beckman, Swenson and Assoc. Motion by Roy Rademacher seconded by Gordon Rotty to approve minutes as corrected and all voted in favor. Discussed the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Tooker was asked to make sane changes before the final draft was to be made. To put the plan into effect it first needs approval of the Planning Commission. Then it is recommended to the Council for adoption. It was brought to mind that the Council could enforce the Subdivision Ordinance to within two miles of the Village limits. A Public Hearing was tenatively set for March 12, 1969 regarding the Comprehensive Planning Program. Discussion on the following maps was held: 1. Business Development Scheme 2. Community Facilities Plan 3. Proposed Zoning District Map 4. Proposed Land Use Map Roy Rademacher was to invite the School Board to the February 26, 1969 meeting to get their views on the Planning Commission's proposed school sites as incorporated in the Planning Program. Being no further business the meeting was adjourned by a motion from Gordon Rotty seconded by Warren Sifferath and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Rosemary E. Swedin Secretary 11 FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION February 26, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on February 26, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Gordon Rotty, Warren Sifferath, Roger Shirley and Dan Nicolai present. Also attending was Mr. Charles Tooker of Beckman, Swenson and Assoc. Ron Royce presented a application for a building permit for a5-plex on 405 Walnut Street for approval. He was told he needed 17,5000 square feet for 5-plex: 7500 sq. ft. for the fust unit and 2500 sq. ft. for each additional unit according to the Proposed Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by Warren Sifferath seconded by Roy Rademacher to pass on to the Council the information given to Ron Royce and all voted in favor. Robert Cox representing the Central Telephone Company presented a building permit behind their existing building. Motion by Roger Shirley seconded by Dan Nicolai to approve of the Centtal Telephone Company permit. and pass onto the Council for final approval and all voted in favor. Rueben Boehlke and Francis Henneberry represented the School Board in a lengthydiscussion regarding proposed school sites. The sites the School Board has in mind are: 1. Feely-Gilbertson-Mohn Property- west of tracks and south of the FAA Control Center 2. Ed A. Becker Property- east of Highway #3 The School Board feels the following factors should be considered in choosing a school site: 1. At least 60-70 acres for a High School 2. Near water 6 sewer 3. Elevations of land 4. Bus transportation and walking distance 5. New High School location should be near the middle school Notion by Warren Sifferath seconded by Gordon Rotty to incorporate the following sites in the Planning Program in order of preference: 1. Miss Amelia Sprute Property 2. Feely-Gilbertson-Mohn Property The Ed A. Becker Property - to be listed as an alternative site but not to appear on the Sketch Plan, arra all voted in favor. Leslie Drentlaw discussed the possibility of building a 12 unit apartment building on the Peter Doffing Property (east side of east service lane between Spruce and Walnut). He was told that according to the proposed Zoning Ordinance he needed the following: 1. 10,500 square feet for the first unit and 2,500 sq. ft. for each additional unit. 2. Off street parking of at least 2 spaces per unit. 3. Set back on the front of at least 30 feet. 4. Set back of at least 10 feet on the side. Set the next meeting for March 6, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. to plan recommendations to develop a priority of captial improvements to recommend to the Council. Motion by Warren Sifferath seconded by Roger Shirley to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Rosemary E. Swedin i fAGr �. } _ y 12 FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting March 6, 1969 The Special Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on March 6, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Gordon Rotty, and Warren Sifferath present. Also attending was Mr. Charles Tooker of Beckman, Swenson and Assoc. Minutes of the January 6 and February 26 meetings were read. A motion from Gordon Rotty seconded by Dan Nicolai to approve the minutes as corrected and all voted in favor. After considerable discussion on the Zoing Ordinance a motion was made by Dan Nicolai seconded by Roy Rademacher to authorize Mr. Tooker to develop the final draft of the Zoning Ordinance and Sub-Division Ordinance and all voted in favor. Mr. Tooker discussed the maps and their general purpose for the Public Hearing on March 12, 1969. The Commission set the following priorities for future areas of concern: 1. Parks and open space (along the river and downtown areas) 2. Renewal of the downtown area 3. Building Codes 4. Industrial Development Being no further business there was a motion frau Dan Nicolai seconded by Gordon Rotty to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Warren Sifferath Acting Secretary FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION Special Hearing on General Planning Program March 13, 1969 The Special Hearing on the General Planning Program was held in the Council Chambers on March 13, 1969. The meeting was called to order and after opening remarks as to the initial objectives of the Planning Commission by Roy Rademacher, Mr. Charles Tooker, Planner for the Farmington Planning Commission discussed the General Plans. Following the discussion and questioning from the floor the hearing was closed. The Planning Commission discussed with the members of the Village ** Council a proposed capital improvement program. Motion by Roger Shirley seconded by Gordon Rotty that the capital improvements program be incorporated into the General Planning Program and all voted in favor. Motion by Warren Sifferath seconded Roger Shirley that the General Planning Program be presented to the Village Council for their approval and all voted in favor. Being no further business there was motion from Shirley seconded by Rademacher and all voted in favor to adjourn the meeting. ** Members present were Roy Rademacher, Roger Shirley, Gordon Rotty, Warren Sifferath and Mr. Charles Tooker, Planner. Respectfully Submitted, Warren Sifferath Acting Secretary 13 FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 1969 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. with the following members being present: Chairman Rademacher, Members Gordon Rotty, Roger Shirley, Dan Nicolai, Warren Sifferath, also present was Mr. Charles Tooker. Discussed lot sizes, multiple dwelling lot sizes, off lot watter and sewer. Discussed R-1 off water and sewer. Mr. George Mohn feels the suggested size of R-1 lots a little large for econimic reasons. Mr. Gilbertson agrees fully. Mr. Mohn stated that 14,000 sq. ft. could be alright, with on lot sewer and off lot city water. Motion by Shirley seconded by Sifferath that off lot water and/or sewer be changed from 20,000 to 14,000 sq. ft. in the R-1. Discussed multiple dwellings and size of lots. Rademacher suggested a height in comparrison to givenspace left open. Discussed R-1 off lot sewer or water for second family minimum square feet changed it to read from 20,000 sq. ft. to --not concluded. No decision was reached. Mr. Gilbertson said he felt it wasn't feasible-period. Changed R-2 7.500 sq. ft. to 7,200 sq. ft. secondary requirements from 2,500 to 1,800 per family. Motion carried. No definite conclusion on R-1 second family sq. ft. requirements. Motion by Nicolai seconded by Rademacher to approve Mr. Tooker's bill for final phase of contract in the amount $4200.00 and all votes in favor. Meeting was adjourned by Roy Rademacher at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Gordon Rotty Acting Secretary FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting June 4, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 4, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Gordon Rotty, Warren Sif- ferath, Roger Shirley and Dan Nicolai present. Motion by Rotty seconded by Shirley to approve the minutes of March 6, March 13 and April 9 as read and all voted in favor. Discussed the County-wide street naming plan. Discussed a zoning officer and Board of Adjustments. Discussed proposed Airport Sites. Discussed Swimming Pool Project. Discussed letter from Minnesota Highway Department regarding the Roadside Park Area and the length of a lease that is available. Discussed the Downtown Area. Discussed potential parks and suggested that the Council organize a Park Board. 14 Set elections for next meeting on June 25, 1969. Being no further business there was a motion from Sifferath seconded by Nicolai to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Mrs. Rosemary Swedin Secretary FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting June 25, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 25, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Gordon Rotty, Roger Shirley and Dan Nicolai present. Motion by Shirley seconded by Rotty to approve the minutes as read. Mr. Roman Kubista presented a building permit to build a shoe shop on his home lot in the R-2 section of the zoning map. Motion by Shirley seconded by Rotty to recommend the Council approve a building permit to Roman Kubista to expand his house to the east in accordance with his sketch for the purpose of installing a shoe shop under the classification of Home Occupation #308, all members voted in favor. Carter Wing, representing Lampert Yards presented an application for a permit to build a warehouse 100 ft. north to south and 60 ft. east to west up to the east property line, adjoining railroad property, and up to the south line which abuts on the boulevard on Spruce Street in Zone I-1 as in Article 7 Section 701.25. The purpose of this building being storage of building supplies. Motion by Shirley seconded by Nicolai to recommend the Council approve this building permit of Lampert Yards, and all voted in favor. The Commission was informed that the Comprehensive Plan will now be filed with the Metropolitan Council since the Zoning Ordinance has now been published. Discussed safety regulation regarding fences. Discussed the Split-Liquor Bill and its effect on the Farmington Liquor Store. Discussed aneexation of the rural areas. Rotty was asked to help the Commercial Club to appoint 5 of their members to be on a Downtown Coordinating Committee with Rotty as an exoffice member. The purpose of the Conmitte is to work on the coordination of implementing the Comprehensive Plan as it affects on the Downtown area. It was suggested that Mr. Bill Ford, Zoning Officer, be asked to the next meeting so that a mutual understanding of the Zoning Ordinance can be made. Set the next meeting for July 23, 1969. Being no further business there was a motion by Nicolai seconded by Shirley to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Rosemary Swedin Secretary 15 FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING-SPECIAL July 9, 1969 A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission was called for the above date and time by Chairman Roy Rademacher and all members were notified of same in the usual manner. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Rademacher at 8:15 p.m. Present: Rademacher, Roy; Rotty, Gordon; Shirley, Roger. Minutes of previous meeting were not read. The matter of the proposed development of a parcel of land in Farmington was the sole matter before the Commission. Appearing for the principals were: George Mohn, owner; Cal Lundquist, architect; Paul Holmberg, builder. Not present was Elwood Gilbertson, also an owner of the land in question. The parcel of land contemplated to be developed lies north of Ash Street, west of the CM St. P_ 8 P railroad tracks, east of CSAH 31 (extended) and south of the site of the new senior high school. The principals present told the commission that it would be their intention to form a development corporation to see their plan into fruition over a period of approximately eight years. The plan, as demonstrated by the renderings they presented called for 168 multiple dwelling units, 40 residential lots and an industrial site along the RR tracks. The total area amounts to approximately 40 acres of which approximately 41 acres would be park and recreation or green space. They anticipate construction of 48 units within two years and subsequent construction in response to the market. They informed the commission that the school had agreed to dedicate a portion of land for a street which would be an extension of 1st. Street. They requested that the village install the public improvements and utilities and assess the property. They were told by the commission that their proposed project would be covered by section 305 of the newly adopted zoning ordinance entitled "Planned Unit Residential, Business and Industrial Projects." III Motion by Rotty, second by Rademacher that the commission refer the matter to the council with a recommendation that the project be considered favorably and that every consideration be given to the request of appellants in the matter of municipally financed and programmed improvements. All present in favor. Carried. The Chairman said he would arrange for the matter to be put on the Council Meet- ing Agenda of July 21st. Motion by Rotty, second by Shirley to adjourn. All in Favor. Carried. William J. Ford Village Administrator FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION July 23, 1969 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members being present: Chairman Rademacher, Members Gordon Rotty, Roger Shirley, Dan Nicolai, Warren Sifferath also present was the Village Administrator William Ford. The formation of a citizen group composed of members of the Commercial Club of Farmington was discussed. The objective of this committe is to encourage the implementation of the comprehensive plan as it affects the downtown area (B-2). Specifically they would make suggestion, formulate action plans, secure popular citizen support and in some cases, assist in methods of financing. The members present at this meeting were: Jim Gerster, Owen Pool, Dave Fellows, Everett Christensen, and John Zimmer. Each member was supplied a copy of the plan and agreed to put things in motion and to meet at intervals with the Planning Commission. 16 Motion by Shirley seconded by Nocolai to approve and recomnend favorably to the council the preliminary plat of Felix Tillges for Chateau Manor, 2nd Addition. Approval was made contingent upon payment of the normal fee of $25.00 plus $.25 per lot. A copy was left for the Planning Commission and one for the engineer. All members voted in favor and motion was carried. Discussed with Bill Ford, Zoning Officer, the many conflicts that now exist in the various code ordinances. The zoning officer agreed to furnish the Planning Commission with a staff study in the matter so that the Planning Commission can recommend corrections to the Council. Copies of this study to go to all members. Discussed the advisability of recommending to the council that planning and installation of improvements be done on a larger scale. It was a concensus that when an adjoining or nearby area is in a stage of development or about to be developed that the sewer and water be designed for the entire area and after public hearings are held, to install them and assess the entire benefited area for the trunk lines. The concensus was that we have been planning on too small a scale and attempting to provide services on a piece-meal basis. The next meeting was set for Aug. 13, 1969. Motion by Shirley seconded by Rotty to adjourn and all voted in favor and passed at 11:45 p.m. Repsectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION August 13, 1969 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Rademacher. Present: Rademacher, Shirley, Nicolai, Sifferath and Rotty. Also Present: Administrator Ford A discussion took place RE a requested recommendation from the commission from the Village Council pertaining to the conflict between the new zoning ordinance and existing ordinances involving mobile home parking. The PC recomneded to the Council that the new ordinance be left in tact without amendment. Tentative approval was given, at least in principle, to the proposed prelimi- nary plat of the Gilbertson-Moen Development in the southwest corner of the village. The applicants were to revise their plat leaving off the extreme west and east portion of the proposed plat and include only the stage one phase of the project. The suggested density of the multiple dwellings, as presented, was approximately 2700 sq. ft. of ground area per unit. The commission agreed to recommend to the council that the village install the public services described as "Stage 1" by the engineer and assess back to the property. The village administrator was asked to clarify with the engineer just to what extent his considerations gave to the overall projected development in designing his first stage. The applicants were to appear at the meeting of August 25th, 1969 with a complete and comprehensive presentation as required under the subdivision ordinance. Sitting as the Board of Adjustment, the motion by Shirley, seconded by Sifferath to approve a variance to Forbrook Construction in Sunnyside, as to minumum side lot requirement was put to a vote. All present in favor. Passed. Motion by Sifferath seconded by Shirley to adjourn. AIF. Passed. A FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION Board of Adjustment August 27, 1969 Meeting called to order by Chairman Rademacher. Reading of minutes waived. Present: Rademacher, Rotty, and Shirley. Absent: Nicolai, Sifferath. Sitting as the Board of Adjustment: Motion by Shirley second by Rotty that a variance be granted to Otis Church to construct a detached garage (res) at his residence at 7 7th Street. The variance to consist of a minimum set back to the north side yard of 2' from property line. Also that the 25.00 appeal fee be waived. All present in favor. Passed. The matter of the Gilbertson-Moen plat approval was .not taken up as earlier scheduled because no one appeared for the applicants. Motion by Shirley second by Rotty that there being no further business before the board, and it being 9:30 p.m. , the board adjourn until the next meeting scheduled for 7:30 September 11. All present in favor. Passed. FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION September 25, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on September 25, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Gordon Rotty, Dan Nicolai, and Roger Shirley present. Discussed Gilbertson-Mohn Plat. Read minutes of the August 13, 1969 meeting. Motion by Nicolai seconded by Shirley to approve the minutes as read and all voted in favor. Discussed Zoning Ordinance. Discussed the Budget for 1970, for land aquisition and capital improvements. Motion by Shirley seconded by Rademacher to recommend to the Council that they include $17,000.00 for the Planning Commission Capital Improvements in their budget for 1970, and all voted in favor. Discussed Split-Liquor. Motion by Shirley seconded by Nicolai to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Repsectfully Submitted, Rosemary Swedin Secretary FARMINGTON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Septmeber 25, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on September 25, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Gordon Rotty and Roger Shirley and Dan Nicolai present. Discussed an application from Kenneth Teff for 36 x 16 foot addition onto his present hone. Motion by Shirley seconded by Nicolai to grant a variance from 10 ft. set back on the side to a 7 ft. set back, and all voted in favor. Fee warried. Motion by Nicolai seconded by Shirley to adjourn at 7:45, and all voted in favor. Respectfully Submitted , Rosemary Swedin Secretary 17 18 FARMINGTON MEETING OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT fi PLAN. COMM. October 24, 1969 The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Chairman Rademacher. Present were: Rademacher, Shirley, Rotty and Nicolai. Absent: Sifferath. Also present: Administrator Ford. Sitting as the Planning Commission they heard the request of Mr. Verdie Volden to rezone a 11 acre parcel from C-i to I-1. This land lies north of the C, M, St. P 8 P Railroad and South of the Vermillion River and abutts on the west side of block 28 Farmington. Motion by Rotty that the Village Council either (a) take steps to purchase this parcel for park purposes or (b) grant the request to rezone, and that this matter be on the Council agenda for the meeting November 3, 1969. Second by Rademacher, AIF, Passed. Motion by Rademacher that the Planning Commission recommend to the Council that an apparent error in zoning be given their attention. This includes 3 lots and meets and bounds in block 28 owned by the Village as park property. It is now in the I-1 zone. Second by Shirley, AIF, Passed. Sitting as the Board of Adjusmant, Motion by Nicolai to grant a six foot side lot variance to Terry Donaker for the construction of a garage on the property of his residence at 1191 Sunnyside Drive. Second by Shirley, AIF, Passed. Motion by Shirley that a special land use permit be granted to out- lots 2 and 3 labeled 'multiple' on the plat of Chateau Manor 1st Addn. and that, further, a variance be granted on these lots, red ducing the unit density requirement from those required in R-1 dis- trict to those required in R-2 district. No~other variance from the ordinance to be implied or inferred. The hardship basis for granting the pennited use and variance lies in the fact, it was platted prior to adoption of the new ordinances and lot dimensions and sizes were established with the old requirements in mind. Further, at the time of approval of this plat, out-lots 2 and 3 received the consent of the Council for the construction of Multiple dwellings. Second by Rademacher, AIF, Passed. Motion by Rademacher that the revised Plat of Town's Edge Shopping Center, as presented by Midwest Federal, be approved in concept and that the petitioner be advised to proceed with the normal procedure for preliminary plat approval, second by Shirley, AIF, Passed. Motion by Shirley to adjourn, second by Rotty, AIF, Passed. Respectfully Submitted, William J. Ford Village Administrator CC: Tillges Constr. E. Eliason Verdie Volden Councilmen & Attny. Planning Comm. 4 FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION November 20, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on November 20, 1969 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Roger Shirley, and Gordon Rotty present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Discussed the re-platting of Midwest Federal property in Henderson. The final sketch was reviewed and met with the requirements set forth in the preliminary sketch, so it would then be sent to the Council for action. Motion by Nicolai to waive the appeal fee imposed upon Forbrook Constr. for a variance of a building set back in Sunnyside seconded by Rotty and all voted in favor. Discussed the Verdie Volden property. The Chairman reported the findings of the Commitee from the Council set up to discuss any agreements that could be made with Volden. Discussed the meeting the Council had with the Lakeville Council and the Metro Council regarding the boundry lines of Farmington. Discussed whether or not the Commission felt a referendum would be feasible for acquiring land for park purposes. Read a letter to the Administrator from the FAA Center regarding the potential growth of the Center. Motion by Rademacher seconded by Rotty to adjourn the meeting and all voted in favor. Next meeting set for January 8, 1970. Respectfully Submitted, Rosemary Swedin Sec. FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting January 29, 1970 The Special Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on January 29, 1970 in the Council Chambers with Roy Rademacher, Dan Nicolai, Warren Sifferath and Roger Shirley present. Also attending were Mr. Holmberg, Mr. Lundquist and Mr, Mohn for the Town Development and Housing Corporation and Thea Phillips and Jack Henke as representatives from the Farmington School. Motion made by Nicolai seconded by Shirley to approve the revised plat of the West View Acres First Addition which includes the land adjoining the railroad (total plat approx. 20 acres) subject to engineers recommendations regarding utilities and drainage, all voted in favor. Motion by Sifferath seconded by Shirley that the Meeting be adjourned and all voted in favor. Next Regular Meeting was set for February 26, 1970. Repsectfully Submitted, Warren Sifferath Acting Secretary 19