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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.14.03 Planning Packet City of Farmington 325 Qak Street Farmington, MN 55024 . 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) September 9, 2003 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS . 4. DISCUSSION AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 14, 2003 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS A Proud Past. A Promising Future Committed to Providing High QJ.Iality, Timely and Responsive Service to All Of Our Customers a) Discussion of MUSA Review Timeline and Application Process 5. ADJOURN . .. . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: City Planning Commission IJlfU FROM: Jim Atkinson, Assistant City Planner SUBJECT: Discussion of MUSA Review Timeline and Application Process DATE: October 14, 2003 INTRODUCTION Preparing for future meetings of the MUSA Review Committee is a multi-step process. Several steps have already been completed. The next step involves finalizing (1) the criteria that will be used and (2) administrative details such as the timetable for the process and the MUSA application procedure(s). . DISCUSSION At its meeting on June 16, 2003, the City Council approved the reconvening of the MUSA Review Committee. The City Council and City staff subsequently met on July 28, 2003 to further discuss various procedural aspects of the MUSA review process. At that meeting, the Council determined that the Planning Commission should discuss the composition of the committee, talk about the criteria used in the last MUSA review process, and discuss a timetable and a specific process for the review. MUSA Review Committee The Planning Commission discussed the composition of the MUSA Review Committee at its meeting on August 12, 2003. The Commission's recommendations regarding the composition of the Committee were discussed and approved by the City Council at its meeting on September 2, 2003. The make-up of the Committee will be as follows: "Constituent Grou " Ci Elected Officials City Staff and/or Consultants Pro osed Re resentatives Ci Council members 2 City Staff Members (2) OR Cit Staff Member 1 and Ci ISD 192 Board Member (I) ISD 192 Staff Member (1) Plannin Commission members 2 Parks & Recreation Commission member (1) City Parks & Recreation staff member (I) Ci Council Interim City Administrator ISD 192 ISD 192 Board of Directors ISD 192 Superintendent Plannin Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Interim City Administrator . Cit A ointed Officials Parks & Recreation After a few unresolved details regarding the MUSA review process have been addressed, City staff will contact each "constituent group" to request that MUSA Review Committee members be appointed. . MUSA Review Criteria The Planning Commission reviewed the criteria used by the last MUSA Review Committee and recommended some minor modifications. The revised criteria are attached to this memo. MUSA Review Timetable The timetable included with this memo is meant to be a flexible schedule. Portions of the review process may take longer than expected, and some may take less time than expected. It is, however, important to generally predict when the City, and property owners, could expect additional MUSA to be designated. The Commission should discuss whether the proposed timeline is reasonable. MUSA Application The application form used in the last round of MUSA review is included with this memo. The Commission should discuss whether the form worked reasonably well, or whether improvements could be made. It may be appropriate to include the approved criteria with the application and require property owners to address each criterion as it relates to their property. . RECOMMENDED ACTION Review and discuss the revised criteria, the proposed timeline, and the application form that was used in the last MUSA review process, and then make recommendations to the City Council regarding possible additions, deletions or revisions. q:uaz:d,_ Jlm Atkinson Assistant City Planner . . 2005 MUSA EXPANSION CRITERIA (Used for the last MUsA Review in 2000) 1. Proximity of property to transportation corridors (i.e. 195th Street between Akin Road and TH 3, 20ath Street between CsAH 31 and TH 3, etc.) to promote construction of transportation corridors as identified in the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan. 2. Proximity to existing infrastructure and whether it is economically feasible to connect to existing and/or planned infrastructure identified in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. 3. Proximity to the central area of City (east of Akin Road and west of Trunk Highway 3) to promote the connection of the northern and southern portions of the City. 4. Feasibility of providing municipal services (police, fire, public works, or parks) to the proposed property. 5. Other criteria that may be determined by the Planning Commission and City Council. Staff suggestion: Development must occur within 5-year time frame. . 6. Variety of land uses proposed by developer (i.e. Low, Low/Medium, Medium and High Density Residential, Business, Industrial, etc.) that supports the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan. 7. MUsA expansion areas should generally follow section lines, natural drainage ways and sanitary sewer districts. . . . . PROPOSED MUSA EXPANSION CRITERIA 1. Proximity of property to existing and planned transportation corridors (for example, 195th Street between Akin Road and TH 3, 20ath Street between CsAH 31 and TH 3, 220th Street west of Denmark Avenue, etc.) to promote construction of the transportation system identified in the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan and/or Dakota County's Transportation Plan. 2. Proximity to existing infrastructure (including an analysis of whether it is economically feasible to connect to existing and/or planned infrastructure identified in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan). 3. Proximity to the central area of City (east of Pilot Knob Road, south of the 195th Street alignment, and within existing City boundaries) to promote the connection of the northern and southern portions of the City. 4. Feasibility of providing municipal services (police, fire, public works, or parks) to the proposed property. 5. Proposed land uses (i.e. Low, Low/Medium, Medium and High Density Residential, Business, Industrial, etc.) that support and are consistent with the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan and/or are consistent with the City's current Zoning Map. 6. MUsA expansion areas should generally follow section lines, natural drainage ways and sanitary sewer districts. 7. Preference will be given to MUsA applications that could reasonably be expected to expedite or facilitate retail and commercial growth. a. Other criteria that may be determined by the Planning Commission and City Council, including a requirement that development occur within five (5) years of the granting of MUsA. . Proposed MUSA Review Timeline October Planning Commission Review: 1. Timeline 2. Application Form 3. Amended Criteria City Council Review: 1. Timeline 2. Application Form 3. Criteria November MUsA Review Committee Review: 1. Timeline 2. Application Form 3. Criteria . December 1. Distribute application form to property owners 2. Publicize commencement of MUsA review process January 1. Deadline for submission of applications 2. Initial review of applications by City Staff; preparation of staff comments F ebruarv Consideration (by MUsA Review Committee) of applications and Staff comments March 1. MUsA Review Committee makes recommendations to Planning Commission 2. Planning Commission prepares comments April 1. City Council considers recommendations and comments of MUsA Review Committee and Planning Commission 2. City Council decides whether, when, and to whom MUSA extensions will be granted. . 2005 MUSA DESIGNATION QUESTIONNAIRE City of Farmington, Minnesota . Applicant: Address: Phone: Property Location: Number of Acres requested for MUSA: The 2005 MUSA Review Committee will review your answers to the following questions in determining possible MUSA designation to your property. 1. Do you own the property that you are requesting for MUSA designation? Yes No 2. Are you familiar with the City's 2020 Land Use Plan and does your proposal follow the City's plan? Yes No 3. Do you have a use determined for the property? Yes No If yes, what is the use? . 4. Do you have a schematic plan prepared for the property? Yes No 5. Do you have a Developer/Builder prepared to develop the property? Yes No If yes, who are they? 6. When are you planning to develop the property? 7. Are you willing to extend infrastructure (sewer, water, storm sewer, roadways, etc.) to your property? Yes No 8. If you received MUSA designation for your property, when would you start the platting process for the proposed project? 9. If you received MUSA designation for your property and were unable to develop the property within the prescribed five-year time frame, would you be willing to give up your MUSA designation until the next round of MUSA designation was available? Yes No Please expand. . Signature of Applicant Date