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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.25.00 Special Planning Packet . I.;.. AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION SpeeiaJ July 25,2000 at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers 325 Oak Street L CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC HEARtNGS 7:00 PM a) Conditional Use Permit - GreenhouselLandscape in an.R-2 District (continued) Applicant: Colin Garvey - b) Autumn Glen 2nd Addition Final Plat Applicant: kco!). Development, Larry Frank c) Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat Applicant: DR HortonlArcon Development 3. DISCUSSION a) Variance to allow an 8-foot Fence in a Residential District Applicant: Jim Stuart, 18273 Euclid Street b) Joint City CouncillPlanning Commission Meeting 4. ADJOURN Planning Chair: I)irk Rotty Planning C()mmissioners: City Staff: Todd Larson. Cbaz Johnson, Ben Barker, Dan Privette David L. Olson, Community Development Director Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Michael Schultz, Associate Planner . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street. Parmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Pax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmineton.mn.us TO: City Planning Commission Michael Schultz /v () Associate PlannerJA}" FROM: SUBJECT: Landscape Depot Conditional Use Permit DATE: July 25, 2000 . INTRODUCTION Colin Garvey has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for the proposed expansion of the Landscape Depot on Lot 4 and the E~ of Lot 5, Block 30 Town of Farmington. DISCUSSION The applicant submitted the application late in March, but was delayed due to being incomplete. The original meeting date was held on June 27th, but was continued to the July 11 th meeting due to questions relating to the proposed site plan and the request to submit a survey of the property along with a more complete/professional site plan indicating location of structures, drives and landscaped areas. The following issues and/or additional information is requested from the applicant: 1) Information relating to the permitted use and crossing of the C.P. Railroad line spur and Right-of-way that crosses diagonally across Block 30. The use of the Railroad ROW has been conducted on Lots 1 and 2 since the previous owner of the property, MN Department of Transportation, but not on the proposed lots. 2) The issue of the vacation of entire ROW of Pine Street has not been resolved. City records indicate that portions of Pine Street have been vacated, but staff has not been able to find documentation of the vacation of the complete area between 4th and 5th Streets. 3) Staff has requested that the applicant submit a complete and professional site plan indicating proposed uses, drive areas, parking, ingress and egresses, structures and landscaping. Staff contacted the applicant on July 21, 2000 to discuss his application status and the status with submitting the remainder of the information. The applicant stated that he is attempting to work out issues with the railroad but was reluctant to have the site plan drawn by a professional. . The Conditional Use Permit process requires that the Commission make a recommendation within 60-days, usually upon a complete submittal of the application. Because the additional information requested by staff have not been submitted, the application is considered to be incomplete. Because of the number of issues relating to the property and the proposed conditional use application, staff recommends that the applicant consider withdrawal of the application or risk that the Planning Commission takes negative action against the application at the next scheduled meeting. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing until the August 8th meeting in order to allow the applicant to submit all the requested information as stated in the memo. If the information is not submitted by that time, planning staff will recommend that the Commission. deny the application based on insufficient information. Michael Schultz Associate Planner . cc: Colin Garvey . . . . TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.cl.farmin~on.mn.us City Planning Commission Michael Schultz "" 0 Associate Planner Y Autumn Glen 2nd Addition Final Plat July 25, 2000 Arcon Development, Inc. has submitted the Final Plat for Autumn Glen 2nd Addition. The plat contains 51 single-family lots on approximately 14.12 acres ofland east of the east of the existing Autumn Glen 1 st Addition. Plannine: Division Review Applicant: Referral Comments: Attachments: Location of Property: Area Bounded By: Existing Zoning: Arcon Development, Inc. 7625 Metro Blvd. Suite 140 Edina, MN 55439 (612) 835-4981 None 1. Final Plat Application 2. Location Map 3. Preliminary Plat 4. 2nd Addition Final Plat Located to the east of Akin Park Estates and Limerock Ridge subdivisions, and east of the existing 1 st Addition. Single-family residential development to the west, proposed single-family residential to the north, parkland to the east and future single-family additions as part of the Autumn Glen development. R-l Low Density - Single Family Residential . Existing Conditions: This portion of the development was part of the Conditional Use Permit that was approved in August of last year to begin grading work for not only the 1 st Addition, but to prep the land for the 2nd Addition and to begin construction of future storm water ponds. Proposed Development: The proposed overall development will consist of 153 single-family lots on 102.96 acres yielding a density of 1.5 units/acre. Approximately 35.6 acres on the east side of the development will be dedicated alongside the existing 52 acre City parkland, creating an 88 acre park and open space. Lot Coverage and Sizes: The maximum lot coverage for an R-l Single-family zone IS 25%. The mInImum lot SIze for the development is 10,000 sq. ft. The minimum lot width is 75 feet. All lots within the 2nd Addition meet the minimum width and lot size. Streets and Accesses: The 2nd Addition follows the road layout that was approved as part of the overall preliminary plat. Two roads will extend off of Embers Ave. (Durham Way and Dundas Drive), while a road will be extended at the intersection of 193rd Street and Embers Ave. (will be named Dunbury Ave.). . Sidewalks/Trails: A sidewalk/trail will be extended off of the 193rd Street and Embers Ave. intersection up to the end of Dunbury Ave. A sidewalk/trail will be required along the east side of Embers Avenue and along the south side of 193rd Street because of their minor collector status per City Code requirements. A trail will also be installed off of Dunbury Ave. and meander through the ponds and into the City parkland. Topography: This portion of the property is generally flat, but has been rough graded as part of last year's Conditional Use Permit approval. Wetland: Wetland areas exist on the eastern edge of the property adjacent to the City-owned parkland and along the southwest border of the site. The wetland on the east is designated as a "utilize" classification . . . . under the Wetland Protection Ordinance. A comer of lot 8, block 3 will be required to be revised so as not to extend into the wetland boundary. Parkland and Trails: The Parkland adjacent to the Autumn Glen development is currently owned by the City and was dedicated by John Malinski to meet parkland fee requirements for this development. The Developer proposes to dedicate the entire 35.59 acres of Outlot A and Outlot H to the City for additional parkland acreage. Boulevard Trees: The Developer proposes to place Greenspire Linden (24), Summit Ash (52), Norway Maple (25) and Swamp White Oak (15) throughout the 2nd Addition. Staff will require that the Developer include the area between Lot 8, Block 3 and Lot 1, Block 6 of the outlot that will be dedicated to the City to be included in the planting plan. FINAL PLAT The Developer is seeking Final Plat approval of the Autumn Glen 2nd Addition which consists of 51 single-family lots on approximately 14.12 acres ofland. Transportation The 2nd Addition will have access to Embers Ave and 193rd Streets. Both Embers Ave and 193rd Street are considered minor collector roads. Embers Ave, with an 80-foot right-of- way, will act as a north-south collector once the connection to future 195th Street is made in the future development of Autumn Glen. 193rd Street is an east-west collector with an 80-foot right-of-way and connects to both Akin and Pilot Knob roads. Dunbury Avenue will narrow down to a 70-foot right-of-way at the intersection of Embers Ave and 193rd Street W. Durham Way and Dundus Drive, acting as local streets, contain a 60-foot right- of-way. Wetland Requirements The developer has included a small comer of a lot that is encroaching into the "utilize" type wetland found on lot 8, block 3. The City established precedence during the platting of Charleswood 3rd Addition that portions of platted lots not encroach into an established wetland boundary. In the case of the Autumn Glen 2nd Addition approximately 45 square feet of the lot is within the wetland boundary. Staff has made the developer aware of the issue and he has indicated that he would not have a problem making the modification. . . . Engineering Engineering has completed their review of the construction plans for the 2nd Addition and has forwarded the comments to the developer's engineer. Engineering has no significant comments toward the construction of the proposed addition although they do point out that the easement along the east lot line of Lot 10, Block I should be lO-feet as indicated on the Preliminary Plat. ACTION REQUESTED 1. Approve the Autumn Glen 2nd Addition Final Plat and forward the recommendation to the City Council contingent on the following: a) The Developer adjusts Lot 8, Block 3 of the 2nd Addition as to not encroach into the wetland boundary. b) The Developer adjusts the easement on Lot 10, Block 1 to conform to the lO-foot easement shown on the Preliminary Plat. c) Engineering approves the construction plans for the 2nd Addition and the Developer enters into the Development Agreement. d) The Developer include the area between Lot 8, Block 3 and Lot 1, Block 6 of the outlot that will be dedicated to the City to be included in the planting plan. Respectfully submitted, Michael Schultz Associate Planner cc: Arcon Development, Inc. APPLICATION FOR PLAT REVIEW NAMES & ADDRESSES OF ALL ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS l\VAILABLE FROM: ON: ~. ~. . PLAT REVIEW .OPTION: PRELIMINARY &. FINAL TOGETHER: PRE PLAT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: -.. . '. .- IN SEQUENCE: PRE PLAT SURETY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM (WE ARE) THE FEE OWNER(S) OF THE ABOVE LAND, THAT THE PERSON PREPARING THE PLAT HAS RECEIVED A COpy OF TITLE 11, CHAPTERS 1 THRU 5, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISIONS" AND TITLE 10, CHAPTERS 1 THRU 12 ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE AND WILL PREPARE THE PLAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THE N. ~- -SIGNATURE OF. WNER b-,;l~-oO DATE ADVISORY MEETING: 1 . SKETCH PLAN 2. STAFF AND DEVELOPER CONSENSUS . LOCATION MAP . . . N W*E S . . 111111 !hl!!!, 1111111. IlIUIII i@1I1 . \ ; \ , '. \ ~ I u\ ~I i I ; i I~~ ~z I~i I I ~ n I II ~! ~~i! =f! "'i ~ I riiv J . ~ ~\ -id \t 1 u z UJ ..J ~ Z ~ :::J l- . ::J <C . .:[ i}. Q: "1I4_~~,'O.ON .# 19'ZOI "'%-..,. "41'- ,~+ ((S.~-~" ~.C ~.o::...... \ I "~o;' :'7 .~.s ) ~/}o ~.. 'tv I " ~,.., :,~ Y." j I "', /~" '. t:~S ~~;f'~ ~l0~ .. ,Yi:: >: ~ ~\'" '" I I f.i I r : ~ ,,t;1V< Illl G., 'r I~' \;\ -.I~~v:: I' ~ r_ __~<l ~ I '\ '..'...." 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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 TO: Mayor, Council Members, City Administrator V Lee Smick, AICP i\\ ~ Planning Coordinator Y FROM: SUBJECT: Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat/PUD DATE: July 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION D R Horton and Arcon Development Inc. jointly propose to plat 177 lots within the 249-acre site of Murphy Farm located east of CSAH 31, south of Vermillion Grove, east of Akin Road and north of Middle Creek and the Farmington Industrial Park. The property was rezoned to R-3 PUD High Density residential on February 7,2000 with an amendment to include 35 acres to the south of the project approved on April 3, 2000. A negative declaration, stating that the project does not have potential significant environmental effects that warrant the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement was accepted by the City Council on July 17,2000. Plan nine: Division Review Applicant: D R Horton Custom Homes Don Patton, Manager Land Development 3458 Washington Drive, Suite 204 Eagan,MN 55122 651-256-7140 Patton/Homebuilders/DRHorton@DRHorton Arcon Development, Inc. Larry Frank, Project Manager 7625 Metro Boulevard, Suite 140 Edina, MN 55439 612-835-4981 612-867-6157 (cell) Referral Comments: 1. City Engineering Division 2. City Parks & Recreation Department Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. City Council Minutes - 4/3/00 3. Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat . . . Preliminary Plat Review Location Property: East of CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road), south of the proposed Vermillion Grove PUD, west of Pine Knoll subdivision and north of Middle Creek and the Farmington Industrial Park. Area Bounded By: Vacant on the west, proposed single and multi-family residential on the north, single-family residential on the east and the river and industrial park on the south. Existing Zoning: R-3 PUD Proposed Preliminary Plat: The Developer proposes 177 lots on the preliminary plat and is identified by the following categories: Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Outlot A Outlot B Outlot C Outlot D Outlot E Outlot F Outlot G 143 Lots 27 Lots 105 acres 449 s.f. 450 s.f. 450 s.f. 450 s.f. 14 acres 36 acres Proposed Development: The Developer proposes the following number of units on the plat: Single-Family Residential 143 units Multi-Family (6-plex) Multi-Family (8-plex) Multi-Familv (10-plex) Total Multi-Family Units 24 units 128 units 70 units 222 units MUSA Requirements: The Developer shows 150 units that are proposed outside of the current MUSA boundary. The boundary is directly south of the single-family residential units on Lots 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22 of Block 5. Everything to the north of this line is within the MUSA. Streets and Accesses: The development proposes both public and private streets, whereby the private streets will be located in the multi-family areas and will be maintained by a homeowners association. 2 Water, Sewer & Gas: Water access is located at the newly constructed City water tower and will be required to be accessed from Vermillion Grove north of the site and sewer is available from the newly installed Middle Creek sanitary sewer line along the southern portion of the property. A 100-foot wide gas line easement runs north and south through the eastern portion of the 35-acre site. No structures may be located within the easement. . Sidewalks: A sidewalk or trail is required along the east/west collector within this development. Topography: Site topography is rolling except for lower elevations in the central and eastern portions of the site where the wetland and drainage areas are located. The drainage patterns generally funnel to the large wetland and ponding areas on the site with the two southerly wetlands and pond draining towards the south. The northerly wetland drains towards the east and south near the Pine Knoll subdivision. Wetland: The wetlands identified on the site fall into two separate classifications. The northern and south-central wetlands directly south of the Pine Knoll subdivision encompass 11 acres and are classified as Protect wetlands. The southeastern wetland encompassing 6 acres is classified as Manage I and the central wetland area encompassing 2 acres is identified as a pond boundary for a 100-year storm event thereby not identified as a wetland. The Protect wetland classification requires that structures shall not be placed within a minimum of 85 feet of the wetland. These wetlands exist in a largely unaltered state and have special and unusual qualities that call for a high level of protection. Manage I wetland classifications require that structures shall not be placed within a minimum of 40 feet of the wetland. Manage 1 wetlands have plant communities that exist largely in an unaltered state but have a moderate floral diversity compared to the protect wetland. . Flood Plain: The current Middle Creek floodplain delineation has bee identified on Sheet 8 of 20 showing the existing 100- year floodplain and the proposed 100-year floodplain. As shown on Sheet 14 of20, Lot 4 Block 6 and Lot 4,5 and 6 in Block 7 are identified within the proposed 100- year floodplain. Bonestroo is conducting a detailed study of the floodplain in this area at the request of the Developers. . 3 . . . Parkland and Trails: The Developer proposes a 2-acre park area on the northern boundary of the site that will be shared with the Vermillion Grove PUD to the north. Additional parks have been proposed along the southern property line the existing floodplain. The location and configuration of park land to be dedicated will need to be approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Additional Comments Plat Name The Dakota County Surveyor has identified that the Murphy Farm plat name has been used for a plat in the City of Eagan, therefore the plat is required to be renamed. MUSA Issue The preliminary plat shows 150 villa units outside of the current MUSA boundary. Of the 150 units, 56 units along CSAH 31 and south of the MUSA boundary containing 6.5 acres has been reviewed by the City Council at the April 3, 2000. At this meeting, the Council authorized the redesignation of MUSA from the Riverbend property to the 6.S-acre site and directed staff to begin the redesigation process (see attached City Council Minutes - 4/3/00). However, the 128 units shown outside of the MUSA are identified as a premature subdivision in the zoning code (11-2-4 (A-I) and are not allowed to be platted at this time. As the Planning Commission is aware, the MUSA Staging Plan is being reviewed and this area may be included within the MUSA at a later date. However, the Developer needs to eliminate the 128 units from the first phase of the Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat. Parks & Trails Issue As indicated in the staff memo from Jim Bell, Parks & Recreation Director, the park requirements for the Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat have not been fulfilled. The Parks & Recreation Commission have requested that a park be provided in the southern portion of the project. Although a park was indicated on the Murphy Farm PUD, it was shown entirely within the floodplain of Middle Creek. The Parks & Recreation Commission require that a park site be identified in the southern portion of the project that is not susceptible to flooding and is large enough to provide space for a ballfield. A second park is located in the northern portion of the project on the peninsula between the two wetlands and will be jointly shared by Vermillion Grove to the north. This park is approximately 2 acres in size and has been recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Transportation Issues The preliminary plat shows three accesses from the property. The first access is 203rd Street (Street C) to the west that intersects with Pilot Knob Road and is proposed with a 70-foot right- of-way and 40-foot roadway measured from the back of curb to the back of curb. This roadway is shown as a future east/west minor collector on the 2020 Thoroughfare Plan. A majority of the 4 . . . traffic is expected to enter and leave the property from this access, thereby requiring a left turn lane on Pilot Knob Road into the development. The second access (Street A) connects to the north through the proposed Vermillion Grove development. This access is also considered a north/south minor collector running the length of the site with a jog along 203rd Street in the northeastern portion of the site. This roadway is also proposed with a 70-foot right-of-way width with a 40-foot roadway measured from the back of curb to the back of curb. The third access (Street J) intersects CSAH 31 through the Villa Townhomes along the southern portion of the property. The roadway is proposed with a 60-foot right-of-way and 30- foot roadway measured from the back of curb to the back of curb. This roadway is proposed to provide a southerly east/west local street, however, because of the proposed traffic along this roadway, City staff recommend that the roadway width be increased to 34 feet measured from the back of curb to the back of curb. This roadway does not meet the City's criteria for a 28-foot wide street due to the function of the roadway as a local collector. Therefore, the City's typical street standard of 34-foot measured from the back of curb to the back of curb is required. Because of the requirement, the configuration of the townhomes need to be modified to prevent Buildings 4 and 5 in Lot 6 and 4,5, and 6 in Lot 7 from being shifted into the proposed Middle Creek floodplain. Roadways associated with the multi-family areas will be private streets shown at 24 and 30-foot back to back and will be maintained by a homeowners association. Gas Pipeline Issue As shown on the preliminary plat, a 100-foot wide gas pipeline easement runs north/south through the property. In some locations along the pipeline, the housing pads encroach upon the easement line. The gas company does not allow encroachment of structures, sheds or decks within the pipeline easement. Therefore, it may be problematic to attach decks to the rear of homes near the easement. The City is requesting that the Developer make homebuyers aware of the easement or redesign the plat in certain areas near the pipeline in order to alleviate future problems with homeowners desiring decks or sheds within their backyards. Land Acquisition At the January 11, 2000 Planning Commission meeting, the Commissioners recommended approval of the Murphy Farm Schematic PUD to rezone the property to R-3 PUD with the exception of the Wilson property. The Steve Wilson property at 5200 W. 203rd Street (shown as an exception on the plat) lies in the north-central portion of the site and consists of 4 acres. The property is not part of the Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat review and remains R-l. The remaining issue is the Daniel McCarthy property at 5014 W. 203rd Street located south of an easement proposed for the continuation of 203rd Street and east of the Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat. The eastern half of the preliminary plat is shown as an outlot, therefore a resolution of the easement is not required at this time. Further platting of the property towards the east will require a resolution to the easement issue. 5 . . . Housing Characteristics The developer proposes two different product types available at all times during the development of the property. A total of 143 single-family lots will be developed along with 222 villa units in the preliminary plat. Single-family housing prices are proposed to range from $180-250,000. The proposed width for the single-family lots is between 75 to 85 feet. The villa unit is proposed at $1l0-125,000 and are two-story, 6, 8 and 10-unit buildings. Population Projections The developer has estimated that at total build-out the population of the Murphy Farm PUD will be near 1,730 persons. These projections include 3.5 people per single-family household, representing approximately 1.5 children per single-family household. The villas were approximated at 1.8 people per unit and 0.1 children per unit. Engineering Requirements The Engineering Division has a number of issues concerning the Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat. The attached memo requires plat, street, utility and storm water issues to be reviewed and revised per Engineering requirements. Summary of Requirements 1. The plat name for Murphy Farm needs to be renamed due to the name being previously used on another plat in Dakota County. 2. The 128 units shown outside of the MUSA are identified as a premature subdivision in the zoning code (11-2-4 (A-I) and are not allowed to be platted at this time. 3. The Parks & Recreation Commission require that a park site be identified in the southern portion of the project that is not susceptible to flooding and is large enough to provide space for a ballfield. 4. Street J is proposed to provide a southerly east/west local street, however, because of the proposed traffic along this roadway, City staff require that the roadway width be increased to 34 feet measured from the back of curb to the back of curb rather than the proposed 30-foot back to back. Because of the requirement, the configuration of the townhomes will need to be modified to prevent Buildings 4 and 5 in Lot 6 and 4, 5, and 6 in Lot 7 from being shifted into the proposed Middle Creek floodplain. S. Request that the Developer make homebuyers aware of the gas pipeline easement so that future applications for decks or storage sheds are taken into account and do not encroach within the easement. 6. Approval of the Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat is contingent upon all engineering requirements being addressed. Because of the need to revise the preliminary plat to meet the above-mentioned requirements, City staff recommends that the Murphy Farm Preliminary Plat be continued to the August 8, 2000 Planning Commission meeting so that these revisions may be reflected on the preliminary plat. 6 . . . ACTION REQUESTED Staff is recommending that the public hearing be opened and that comments from both the public and Commission members be taken. However, based on the above-mentioned items that have been identified by the City, it is recommend that the public hearing be continued to the August 8, 2000 Planning Commission meeting to allow time for revisions to be addressed. ....R.,.....r&e~pec~.~ sU~bm. ..'tled, . ..' 'L:/// I t> ~ .. Lee Smick, AICP Planning Coordinator cc: D R Horton, Don Patton Arcon Development, Larry Frank 7 . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator FROM: James Bell, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Murphy Farm PUD DATE: July 19, 2000 After reviewing the Murphy Farm PUD for the park requirements as requested by the Parks and Recreation Commission (P ARAC), it has been noted that the requirements have not been fulfilled. The P ARAC has indicated a desire to have one park on the southern boundary of the PUD that is not susceptible to flooding. The following items have been noted on the preliminary plat: . The :t two acres on the tip of the peninsula have been recommended by the P ARAC. . No park has been indicated for the area on the south boundary of the PUD. The developer must indicate to the P ARAC where this park is to be located and the flood conditions of the area. The park area must be large enough to accommodate a ballfield. Sincerely, I ,jo-~--.g~- James Bell Parks and Recreation Director CC: PARAC e e · LOCATlON MAP . . Council Minutes (Regular) April 3,2000 Page 2 . 7. CONSENT AGENDA The Minutes from the March 14, 2000 Special Meeting were pulled so Mayor Ristow could abstain from voting as he has absent from the meeting. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to approve the Council Minutes of March 14, 2000 Special Meeting. Voting for: Cordes, Soderberg, Strachan, Verch. Abstain: Ristow. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to approve the Consent A.genda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (3/20/00) (Regular) b) Acknowledged Resignation - Public Works Department c) Approved Agreements for Clean-Up Day d) Received Information Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department e) Adopted RESOLUTION &20-00, Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation Department t) Adopted RESOLUTION &21-00, Capital Outlay - Public Works Department g) Adopted ORDINANCE 000-45t amending Seasonal Parking Restrictions h) Received information School and Conference - Police Department i) Approved bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT . 10. . 1tb) PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a> Council Goal Setting Workshop - Schedule Date The workshop will address the status and outcomes of Council approved goals, review 1999 significant accomplishments and identify future policy issues that Council may wish to consider for completion in 2000-2001. MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes to approve the Council 2000 Goal Setting Workshop for Saturday, April 29, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Consider Ordinance Amendment - Murphy Farm POO AmendmentlMUSA Redesignation D R Horton and Arcon Development have entered into a purchase agreement with Genstar Land Company to purchase an additional 35 acres directly to the south of the Murphy Farm PUD owned by D R Horton and Arcon. The developers propose approximately 204 additional multi-family villa units coupled with the 92 villa units already approved in the original Murphy Farm PUD totaling 252 two- story villa townhome units. The 35-acre piece proposes a collector access to the west to connect with CSAH 31 and an access to the east connecting with the north/south collector street in the Murphy Farm PUD. A sidewalk or trail is required along the east/west collector. The development proposes both public and private streets, whereby the private streets will be located in the multi-family areas and will be maintained by a homeowner's association. The open space/park area has been identified within the FEMA floodplain. Staff recommends that park siting issues be delayed until the environmental assessment . . . Council Minutes (Regular) April 3,2000 \. Page 3 worksheet and floodplain delineation study is completed to determine if the proposed park land along the southern boundary of the site is outside of the actual 100-year floodplain. Staff recommended approval of the MUSA request for the following reasons: 1. The Riverbend property within the current MUSA will most likely not be utilized until 2005 or later whereas the 6.5 acres of the MUSA expansion area on the Murphy Farm property will be developed within the next 1-3 years. 2. The same property owner is proposing the MUSA swap. 3. The City has designated this east/west roadway in the Murphy Farm PUD as a minor collector and therefore, is important to the City's overall transportation system. MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes to adopt ORDINANCE 000-452 approving the Murphy Farm PUD Amendment contingent on the delineation of the floodplain and the acceptance of the location of a neighborhood park by the Parks and Recreation Commission. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council also authorized redesignation of MUS A from the Riverbend property to the Murphy Farm property and directed City staff to begin the MUSA redesignation process with the Metropolitan Council. c) Consider Contribution - Dakota City Heritage Village Dakota City has requested a donation for the Friends of the Village program. As this request was not included in the budget, Council agreed they could not authorize the donation. d) Metropolitan Council Action on Comprehensive Plan Update The Metropolitan Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Updates for the City of Farmington and Empire Township at their March 22, 2000 meeting. The Metropolitan Council indicated in their written review that "City officials and City staff should be commended for their cooperation and excellence in their planning effort." Staff will coordinate the necessary zoning text and map modifications that will be required in order to be consistent with the approved Comprehensive Plan. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Contractor Request - Recycling Services Due to the recent rise in fuel costs, Lakeville Sanitation is requesting a temporary rate adjustment. Staff has reviewed the request and notes the following observations: A 3% increase is requested. No rate increase to City customers is required. Lakeville Sanitation has been very willing to work out past problems with the City. . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street. Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Pax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmin~on.mn.us TO: City Planning Commission Lee Smick, AICP fA/} Planning Coordinat~ FROM: SUBJECT: Variance to allow an 8-foot Fence in a Residential District Jim Stuart - 18273 Euclid Street DATE: July 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION The applicant, Jim Stuart is seeking a variance to install an 8-foot fence within a residential district. Plan nine: Division Review Applicant: Jim Stuart 18273 Euclid Street Farmington, MN 55024 Attachments: 1. Certificate of Survey 2. 10-6-15: Fences Location of Property: 18273 Euclid Street Lot Area: 9,400 square feet Surrounding Land Uses: Single-family residential surrounds the property. Existing Zoning: R-l PUD Single-Family Residential DISCUSSION The applicant, Jim Stuart, would like to seek a variance to the maximum fence height in a residential district. The Code currently requires a variance for a fence over 6 feet and up to 8 feet. Mr. Stuart would like to erect an 8-foot solid wood fence on the north side of his property to allow for privacy on his deck. The fence would be installed on top of a five-course 2~-foot high retaining wall making the entire screen 10 Yz feet tall. ACTION REQUESTED Review the variance request and provide the applicant with a interpretation ofthe request. -- ..'-'-'_"."-'--'-".--- _."~,.-~-=-_A'~_ ..__________.--'-_ 8!~ Lee Smick, AICP Planning Coordinator . cc: Jim Stuart . . BURN'VILLI, MINNESOTA UD7 T C C&W~T,RI/C T/PA/ :# S~/7.0/ J1I(. /9/ m.4S J l . 8E GINEERING . COMPANY, INC. 0\000 IMT 14 &111 SlRIIT, COHSUl.TlHG .NGIH""S ......HH.IIS oncl L"ND iu"vtYollS I CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY Legal Description: LOT 2, "lOCK ~/ T6K/lA ~CtwO APt)! 7/t'A/. /JAKO'/A rdVA/7Y. M/NN€.~o7:4. ' (!~Z?C). DENOTES EXISTING ELeVATION (' ~'}''') DENOTES PROPOSED ELEVATION _ INDICATES DIRECTION OF SURFACE DRAINAGE '13'1.33 = FINISHED GARAGE FLOOR ELEVATION 9?JZ..2' = BASEMENT FLOOR ELEVATION 'J 3'. " = TOP OF FOUNDATION ELEVATION ICALE I 10 . 3G' 0 . 30.00 (13/.7 @::f, ~ :~ I i, I. p-r ~-3 L..' I lJK;f/A/A6E ANP VTI/.fIY eAS6f4(!A1T . I hereby certify that this is a true and correct representation of a tract of land as shown and desoribed hereon. As prepared by me this 2,10/&1 day of AnOL , 19..1L. Arn~ Minn. Req. Noo /ho8s :",",.:.- 10-6-14 10-6-1'5 2. Surety: Prior to approval of the landscape plan, the applicant shall submit surety acceptable to the City Administrator in the amount of the established costs of complying with the plan. The aforesaid surety shall be provided for guaranteeing completion and compliance with the plan. 3. Completion Or Bond: A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until either the landscaping is completed or a bond has been filed. (Ord. 099-441,11-15-1999) ~"...'...'. t.-:." . 10-6-15: FENCES: Fences shall be permitted in all yards subject to the following: (A) Residential Fence Heights: In residential districts four foot (4') fences may be located on any lot line except that fences on interior lots may be six feet (6') in height on the side and rear lot lines beginning at the nearest front comer of the principal building. (B) Comer Lots: Fences up to six feet (6') in height may be constructed on the side and rear lot lines behind the nearest front corner of the principal building subject to the following: 1. The front corner of the principal building is defined as beginning at the widest point of the structure's front street facing foundation as determined by its street address. . 2. No fence over four feet (4') in height shall be located within the triangle of visibility which is that area within a triangle created by measuring from a point on the curb or edge of the street closest to the center of the intersection, down the front curb lines or edge of the intersecting streets thirty feet (30'), and then connecting these end points with a straight line. (C) Varying Setbacks: Should the fence be located between principal buildings with varying setbacks on adjacent lots, a fence up to six feet (6') in height may not extend beyond the average setback of the two (2) buildings. (0) Variance: A variance is required for fences over six feet (6') and up to eight feet (8') in height when constructed within the buildable areas of lots in residential districts. March 2000 \.' City of Farmington 10-6-15 10-6-15 ,.'.-.'.. .-:\-~~~~'; .:".''''.''':' '\.~: . (E) Commercial And Industrial Districts: Fences located within commercial and industrial districts may be located on any lot line up to a height of eight feet (8') except in the required front yard. (F) Site Plan; Building Permit: A site plan or legal survey with the location of the proposed fence shall be submitted to the Building Inspection Division for approval for all fences over four feet (4') in height. An application for a building permit is required for all fences exceeding six feet (6') in height. (G) Materials: Fences in all districts, except agricultural, shall be constructed of materials widely accepted in the fencing industry. No plywood boards, canvas, plastic sheeting, metal sheeting or similar material shall be used for any fence construction. (H) Maintenance: All fences shall be maintained in good condition and vertical position, and any missing or deteriorated wood slats, pickets, other fencing material, or structural elements shall be replaced in a timely manner with the same quality of material and workmanship. (Ord. 097-395, 6-2-1997) o 'e ~... - - " -' '..~'~ ~.--: - . . .. March 2000 City of Farmington . ~_ _';~ . _._ _...._ -r---. . ....._0 .' - -'. ." .....-. ,- ~ ~': ":~ . -. .."' .. ... .. . . ~ . . . e I' .. J UE!i l' . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.d.farmin~on.mn.us TO: City Planning Commission Lee Smick, AlCP /';;(0 Planning Coordinator ~ FROM: DATE: July 25, 2000 SUBJECT: Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting INTRODUCTION The joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting has been rescheduled. DISCUSSION The joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting that was proposed for Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 7:00 PM has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 7:00 PM. City Council made this change at their July 17, 2000 meeting. Staff is requesting that the Commissioners review their schedules and determine if they can meet this date. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the rescheduled joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting for August 30, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. ~;Ub~ Lee Smick, AlCP Planning Coordinator