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August 9, 2005
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) July 12, 2005
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Variance to the fence height in the R-1 Zone to allow an 8 foot tall fence on the property addressed as
18061 Pilot Knob Road
Applicant: Mardell hallstead
b)
Amend the 2020 Comprehensive Plan from Undesignated to Low and Medium Density as well as rezone
property from A-1 to R-1 and R-3 - Winkler Property - Winkler Concept Plan (con't)
Applicant: Bart Winkler
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c)
Amend the 2020 Comprehensive Plan from Undesignated to Low Medium and Medium Density as well as
rezone property from A-1 to R-2 and R-3 - Devney/Manley Property - Manley Concept Plan
Applicant: Michael and Eileen Devney
d) Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a parochial school in the B-2 Zone
Applicant: Joseph Heinen
e) Text Amendment to Section 10-2-1 defining LED message signs and Sections 10-6-3 (B)(1) and 10-6-3
(C)(1) of the City Code to allow LED message signs (con't)
4. DISCUSSION
NONE
5. ADJOURN
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Variance Request - Maximum Height Requirement for Fence In
Residential District
Applicant: Marty Halstead -18061 Pilot Knob Road
DATE:
August 9,2005
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
The applicant, Marty Halstead, is seeking a variance to construct a fence at eight (8) feet in
height in the R-l Zoning District. The maximum height for fences in a residential district is 6
feet. The property is a combination of two lots and is located at 18061 and 18131 Pilot Knob
Road.
The abstract list was submitted to the City on August 4, 2005. As the Planning Commission is
aware, property owners within the vicinity of the variance need to be notified within 10-days of
the scheduled public hearing. Since there is only a 5-day advance notice of the hearing, staff
recommends that the public hearing be continued to the September 13, 2005 meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
Continue the public hearing to September 13,2005.
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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FROM:
Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner
SUBJECT:
Concept Plan Review (con't) - Bart Winkler
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone Request (con't) - Bart Winkler
DATE:
August 9,2005
INTRODUCTION
The applicant, Bart Winkler, has submitted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone request for his
development project, which is generally located east ofthe East Farmington development and south of 213th
Street (Exhibit A - concept only). The entire property being proposed to be developed consists of
approximately 70 acres of land. The eastern 13.514 acres of the subject property currently is not within the
municipal boundaries of the City. However, the Empire Town Board on June 28, 2005 approved a Joint
Resolution agreeing to the annexation of the 13.514 acres. The City Council reviewed and approved the
above-mentioned Joint Resolution at the July 18, 2005 regular Council meeting. Staff is in the process of
preparing the Joint Resolution for review by the Municipal Boundary Adjustment Unit of the Office of
Administrative Hearings (MBAU). At this time, the western 56 acres of the property are within the municipal
boundaries of Farmington and are zoned A-I, Agricultural. The remnant 13.514 acre parcel mentioned above,
upon annexation approval by the MBAU, will be preliminarily zoned A-l, Agricultural. The property was
approved for MUSA by the City Council on May 16,2005.
DISCUSSION
Concept Plan
The applicant proposes to develop approximately 100 single-family lots and lOO townhome units as well as
one outlot for storm water ponding on a total of 70 acres. The single-family lots within this development will
have a minimum lot size of lO,OOO square feet and a minimum lot width of 75 feet. The townhome units are
being proposed in the southeastern portion of this site. This area containing the townhome units will have to
be platted and constructed in accordance with the requirements of Section lO-5-8 (R-3 Medium Density
Residential District) of the City Code.
Both 213th Street (County Road 73) and Spruce Street are shown to be extended to the east to provide access to
this site. ill addition, the City will be requiring the dedication of 60 feet of right-of-way on the far eastern side
of the development at the time of platting the property for the extension of Biscayne Avenue to the south. The
City may also require that additional right-of-way be reserved on the eastern side of the development for a
future sewer interceptor line that the Metropolitan Council intends to build, and/or for a temporary lift station
and force main that could potentially be required to provide interim sewer service to the development.
There is a FEMA floodplain that impacts the eastern portion of this property (please note the concept plan).
The parkland being proposed to be dedicated is almost entirely within the said floodplain. Randy Distad,
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Parks & Recreation Director, has submitted comments from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
concerning the location of parkland for the attached concept plan (see Exhibit B). It should be noted that the
developer is in the process of requesting that a floodplain study be conducted to determine the exact location
of the floodplain, as it may have a significant impact not only on the parkland issue but the development of
townhomes in the southeastern portion of the site as well.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Mr. Winkler is requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Non-Designated to Low and Medium
Density, and Park/OS designations. This would be consistent with the land use being proposed above.
Inasmuch as this development is only at the concept plan stage, staff is proceeding with the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning with the express and mutual understanding that the attached concept plan may
change and not end up being identical to the final plat when or if approved. If the development were to change
due to the aforementioned floodplain issue or for any other planning or engineering issues, another
Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Rezone may be required for this development.
Rezone Request
Since the applicant is proposing a minimum single-family lot size of 10,000 square feet as well as a mixture of
townhome units on the southeastern portion of the property, and being the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment is Low and Medium Density, the applicant is requesting the property be rezoned from A-I (upon
approval of the MBAU for the remnant piece) to R-l, R-3 and PIOS (Exhibit C).
ACTION REQUESTED
Recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Non-Designated to Low and Medium
Density, and Park/OS, and Rezone the property from A-I to R-l, R-3 and PIOS contingent upon the following:
1. The remnant 13.514 acres of the subject property is approved for annexation into the City of
Farmington by the Municipal Boundary Adjustment Office.
2. A FEMA floodplain study being completed.
3. Subject to the Metropolitan Council approval of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendment
application.
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Farmington Planning Commission
FROM:
Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
RE:
Comments on the Winkler and Devney Properties Conceptual Development Plans
DATE:
August 3, 2005
BACKGROUND
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission at their regular meeting on July 13,2005 met with the
developers of the Winkler and Devney properties to review preliminary park dedication requirements for the
two properties.
DISCUSSION
The Comprehensive Plan's Existing and Proposed Park, Trails and Open Space Plan Map (Plan Map) identifies
a park area of up to a combined 12 acres (approximately 6 acres from the Devney property and approximately 6
acres from the Winkler property) be constructed on the eastern side of both properties. Attached is Exhibit A
that shows the park location on the Plan Map. The PRAC confirmed this location for a park with both
developers at the July 13th meeting.
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The primary issue with this location is that currently the park primarily falls within an existing FEMA
floodplain. However, both developers feel confident that this floodplain will no longer exist after their
stormwater management plans for both developments are implemented. Both developers have requested from
the City to complete a floodplain study to determine if the floodplain in this area will change once the
stormwater management plans are implemented for both developments. The PRAC has made both developers
aware that they will not receive park dedication credit if this proposed park land continues to remain in the
floodplain after the study is completed.
In addition to the park location being identified, a trails and sidewalk plan will also need to be created in both of
these developments and will be based on the Plan Map. The PRAC will be reviewing and creating a proposed
trail and sidewalk plan for these two developments at their August 10, 2005 meeting. The proposed trail and
sidewalk plan will then be reviewed with both developers.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the location of the park area that has been identified by the PRAC for the Devney and Winkler
properties.
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Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner
SUBJECT:
Concept Plan Review - Michael and Eileen Devney (Manley Land Developemnt, Inc.)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone Request - Michael and Eileen Devney (Manley
Land Development, Inc.)
DATE:
August 9,2005
INTRODUCTION
The applicants, Michael and Eileen Devney, have submitted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone
request for the proposed development of their property, which is generally located northeast of the East
Farmington development and south of 21 Olh Street (Exhibit A - concept only). The entire property being
proposed to be developed consists of approximately 70 acres of land. The eastern 13.40 acres of the subject
property currently is not within the municipal boundaries of the City. However, the Empire Town Board on
June 28, 2005 approved a Joint Resolution agreeing to the annexation of the 13.40 acres. The City Council
reviewed and approved the above-referenced Joint Resolution at the July 18, 2005 regular Council meeting.
Staff is in the process of preparing the Joint Resolution for review by the Municipal Boundary Adjustment
Unit of the Office of Administrative Hearings (MBAU). At this time, the western 56 acres of the property are
within the municipal boundaries of Farmington and are zoned A-I, Agricultural. The remnant 13.40 acre
parcel mentioned above, upon annexation approval by the MBAU, will be zoned A-I, Agricultural. The
property was approved for MUSA by the City Council on May 16,2005.
DISCUSSION
Concept Plan
The developer of the property, Manley Land Development, Inc, is proposing to develop approximately 336
units on a total ono acres. The breakdown of the proposed units is as follows:
Row Units: 104
Back to Back Units: l84
Single-family lots: 48
The single-family portion of the development will consist of a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and a
minimum lot width of 60 feet. In addition, the developer is proposing to install five storm water ponds totaling
approximately l5 acres. The areas consisting of townhome units will have to be platted and constructed in
accordance with the requirements of Section 10-5-8 (R-3 Medium Density Residential District) of the City
Code. The overall gross density for the attached concept plan is 4.8 units per acre.
The proposed development will be accessed off of 21 Oth Street and 2l3lh Street as well as Cambodia Avenue.
The City will be requiring the dedication of 60 feet of right-of-way on the far eastern side of the development
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at the time of platting for the extension of Biscayne Avenue to the south. The City may also require that
additional right-of-way be reserved on the eastern side of the development for a future sewer interceptor line
that the Metropolitan Council intends to build, and/or for a temporary lift station and force main that could
potentially be required to provide interim sewer service to the development.
There is a FEMA floodplain that impacts the eastern portion of this site. The parkland being proposed to be
dedicated is almost entirely within this floodplain. Randy Distad, Park & Recreation Director, has submitted
comments from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission concerning the location of parkland for the
attached concept plan. The comments are discussed in Exhibit B. It should be noted that the developer is in
the process of requesting that a floodplain study be conducted to determine the exact location of the floodplain
as it may have a significant impact on the parkland issue.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The applicants are requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Non-Designated to Low Medium and
Medium Density, and Park/OS. This would be consistent with the land use being proposed above.
Inasmuch as this development is only at the concept plan stage, staff and the developer are proceeding with the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning with the express and mutual understanding that the attached
concept plan may not end up being identical to the final plat. If the development were to change due to the
aforementioned floodplain issue or for any other planning or engineering issues, another Comprehensive Plan
Amendment/Rezone may be required for this development.
Rezone Request
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Since the applicants propose a large mixture of single-family lots as well as townhome units minimum lot size
of 6,000 square feet, and the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is Low Medium and Medium
Density, the applicants request the property be rezoned from A- I (upon approval of the MBAU for the
remnant piece) to R-2 and R-3.
ACTION REQUESTED
Recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Non-Designated to Low Medium and
Medium Density, and Park/OS and Rezone the property from A-l to R-2 and R-3 contingent upon the
following:
1. The remnant 13.40 acres of the subject property is approved for annexation into the City of
Farmington by the Municipal Boundary Adjustment Office.
2. A FEMA floodplain study being completed.
3. Subject to the Metropolitan Council approval of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan amendment application
(land use and MUSA).
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Farmington Planning Commission
FROM:
Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
RE:
Comments on the Winkler and Devney Properties Conceptual Development Plans
DATE:
August 3, 2005
BACKGROUND
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission at their regular meeting on July 13, 2005 met with the
developers ofthe Winkler and Devney properties to review preliminary park dedication requirements for the
two properties.
DISCUSSION
The Comprehensive Plan's Existing and Proposed Park, Trails and Open Space Plan Map (Plan Map) identifies
a park area of up to a combined 12 acres (approximately 6 acres from the Devney property and approximately 6
acres from the Winkler property) be constructed on the eastern side of both properties. Attached is Exhibit A
that shows the park location on the Plan Map. The PRAC confirmed this location for a park with both
developers at the July 13th meeting.
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The primary issue with this location is that currently the park primarily falls within an existing FEMA
floodplain. However, both developers feel confident that this floodplain will no longer exist after their
stormwater management plans for both developments are implemented. Both developers have requested from
the City to complete a floodplain study to determine if the floodplain in this area will change once the
stormwater management plans are implemented for both developments. The PRAC has made both developers
aware that they will not receive park dedication credit if this proposed park land continues to remain in the
floodplain after the study is completed.
In addition to the park location being identified, a trails and sidewalk plan will also need to be created in both of
these developments and will be based on the Plan Map. The PRAC will be reviewing and creating a proposed
trail and sidewalk plan for these two developments at their August 10, 2005 meeting. The proposed trail and
sidewalk plan will then be reviewed with both developers.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the location of the park area that has been identified by the PRAC for the Devney and Winkler
properties.
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
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www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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Lee Smick, AICP
City Planner
SUBJECT:
Conditional Use Permit - Public and Parochial Schools in the B-2 District
DATE:
August 9, 2005
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Joe Heinen, building owner, and Independent School District #192 are requesting a conditional use
permit to operate a school in the former Wide Open Throttle location at 305 Elm Street (see Exhibit A).
A public and parochial school is a conditional use in the B-2 Zoning District.
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DISCUSSION
On June 14, 2005, the Planning Commission unanimously agreed that a school use was suitable in the
downtown business district, and recommended approval of a text amendment to the B-2 zoning district as
a conditional use. The City Council agreed with the recommendation by the Planning Commission on
July 5, 2005.
The attached narrative from school officials explains the operation of the school in detail (Exhibit B).
The New Heights Program is a special education program that works with students in a small structured
environment, similar to the existing program run by District 917 in a portion of the building that houses
the Dakota County Library. Approximately 15-20 students in grades 6-9 will be enrolled in the program.
There will be 2 licensed teachers and a teaching assistant at the school with visits from district employees
throughout the day.
The school program will be located in the northern portion ofthe building, providing 3,539 square feet for
school uses (see Exhibit C). The remainder of the building will be remodeled throughout the coming
months and will provide additional retail space in the downtown business district (see building elevation
remodels - Exhibit D).
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Students will be transported to and from the school by bus. It's expected that 1-2 buses will be
transporting the students in the morning and afternoon. An additional bus may transport students
throughout the day to other buildings in the district. The bus loading/unloading area will be located at the
main entrance of the school on 3rd Street.
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Vehicle parking for district employees will be in the lot to the north of the building. No more than 3-4
district employee vehicles will parked in this lot during the day. A total of 12 parking spaces currently
exists in the parking lot. Diagonal parking is also proposed along Elm Street. The Engineering Division
is reviewing this proposal to determine if there is sufficient space between the building and the rear of the
parking space to avoid encroaching into the Elm Street drive lanes. Additionally, the northwest corner of
the building will be the location for the bus loading/unloading zone, and the diagonal parking may
encumber this operation. Staff is recommending that the diagonal parking be elimnated within the bus
loading/unloading zone and that the zone be striped on the pavement for this use only.
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a school to operate within the northern portion of the
building located at 305 Elm Street.
Respectfully Submitted,
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City Planner
cc: Joe Heinen
Independent School District #192
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
City of Fannington. 325 Oak Street, Fannington., MN 55024
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Legal Description of the Property
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The South 70 feet of Lot 6, Block 26, all in "Town of Fannington", Dakota County,
Minnesota
Parcel 2:
Lot 7, Block 26, all in "Town of Farmington", Dakota County, Minnesota
Parcel 3:
Lot 8, Block 26, all in "Town of Fannington", Dakota County, Minnesota
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The New Heights Program is a special education program that works with students with
emotional or behavioral disabilities who need a smaller, more structured program than is
available at their attendance area school. It is considered a Setting IV program because
all the students are receiving special education services at a site located away from the
district's school buildings. The teaching staff are all licensed in special education. The
space is specifically designed to meet the needs of the students. It has two classrooms, a
teacher office, kitchen/dining area, small computer lab, conference area and areas for
students to use.
The program is designed to work with approximately 15-20 students in grades 6-9 with a
staff of 2 licensed teachers and a teaching assistant. Students not only receive their
academic instruction at New Heights but specialized instruction and services focusing on
improving the students' social and behavioral skills. During the school day students have
math, science, reading, writing, social studies, and physical education as well as social
skills, life skills, and counseling. The goal of the program is to have students develop
skills that will allow them to be successful when they return to their attendance area
school.
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Students are transported to and from the school by bus. The number of buses will depend
on the busing routes. It is expected that there will be one or two buses transporting
students. There may also be a bus coming to the school during the school day to transport
those students who have other program options in different buildings. On most school
days there will be approximately 2 or 3 district employees visiting the site at various
times.
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Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner
SUBJECT:
Text Amendment to Section 10-2-1 defining LED message signs and Sections 10-6-
3(B)(l) and 1O-6-3(C)(l) ofthe City Code to allow LED message signs (con't)
DATE:
August 9,2005
INTRODUCTION
Over the last couple of months there have been numerous inquiries about (and or requests for) the
installation of LED signs. Both the Christian Life Church and the new Kwik Trip currently being
constructed on the corner of Pilot Knob Road and Upper 182nd Street have submitted sign permit
applications for signs that include an LED element. Currently, the City's Sign Code does not address
LED signs, therefore, they are automatically prohibited. I have attached to the end of this
memorandum the sign permit submittals for both the Christian Life Church sign and the Kwik Trip
sign (Exhibits A and B, respectively).
A public hearing was held at the July 12, 2005 Planning Commission meeting to discuss the possible
amendment of the City's Sign Code to regulate LED signs within the City. At the July 12, 2005
Planning Commission meeting staff presented the Commission with three perceived issues regarding
this type of signage, they were:
(A) Who should be allowed to install LED signs?
(B) What should be the size limitations of such signs, if allowed?
(C) What type of design features would be allowed for these types of signs?
After significant discussion, staff requested that the Planning Commission continue the public
hearing to the August 9,2005 regular meeting in order to prepare a draft ordinance.
DISCUSSION
With the input received from the Planning Commission on July 12, 2005, staff is proposing the
following amendments to the City's Zoning and Sign Codes (all added text is underlined):
10-2-1: ZONING DEFINITIONS
LED Message Sign: A sign that displays information. in a stationary or moving format. by passing
electricity through light-emitting diodes.
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10-6-3(B)(1)(v)
(v) LED Message Si~: One (1) LED message sign in the form of a pylon. monument or wall sign
may be installed on any property which is continually utilized for a civic. educational. non-profit.
charitable. religious. commercial. or industrial purpose. and shall be subject to the sign area and
height requirements for the underlying zoning districts as specified within Section 10-6-3(B)(2-6) of
the Sign Code. In addition. the coloring of any LED message sign shall be limited to monochrome
red. The installation of an LED message sign shall be subiect to the state's electrical code. The
electrical service to such sign shall be underground.
10-6-3(C)(I)
(C) Signs Prohibited: All signs not expressly permitted under this section or exempt from regulation
hereunder in accordance with this section are prohibited. Such signs include, but are not limited
to:
1. Rotating, Moving, Animated, Or Flashing Signs: Rotating, moving or flashing signs shall not
be permitted in any district. except as allowed in Section 1O-6-3(B)(1 )(v).
ACTION REQUESTED
Recommend approval of the proposed City Code amendments and forward the recommendation to
the City Council.
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