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Home My WebLink About09.12.00 Planning Packet .y, . . CITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Regular M~eting September 12, 2000 at.8:00 P.M. Council Chamben 325. Oak Street 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 25, 2000 August 8, 2000 PUBLIC HEARINGS a) b) 3. a) Variance Application - Encroach 2.4 feet into sideyard setback with new garag~. Applicant: Mary Ann Stapf Conditional Use Permit - Construct a Public Utility Building within the A-2 (Agri~tute Preserve) Zoning District Applicant: Minnesota Power Telecom, Duluth , I Conditional Use Permit - Construct a Day Care Facility Serving 14 or More Pe.rst)~ within an R-l (Low Density)Zoning District : Applicants: Karol & Mike Bednar and Karen Farmer ; b) c) 4. 1 I I Request for Issuance of Building Permits in New Developments Prior to Completion of I.. Streets and Utilities , I I I ,. I I I I DISCUSSION a) b) PrQposed MUSA Expansion - Zoning Ordinance Update c) Heritage Preservation Commission Invitation to the Planning Commission: Heritage Landmark Process 5. ADJOURN Planning Chair: Planning Commissioners: City Staff: Dirk Rotty Todd Larson, Chaz Johnson, Ben Barker, Dan Privette David L. Olson, Community Development Director Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Michael Schultz, Associate Planner i I , I I J \ .,/ ,\ .I . 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 FROM: Michael Schultz Associate Planner SUBJECT: Variance Permit - Encroach 2.4 feet into side yard setback Applicant: Mary Ann Stapf DATE: September 12,2000 INTRODUCTION Mary Ann Stapf, 709 4th Street, has made application for a Variance Permit to encroach 2.4 feet into the minimum 6-foot side yard setback in order to reconstruct a garage in the same location. . Plannine: Division Review Applicant: Mary Ann Stapf 709 4th Street Farmington, MN 55024 Attachments: 1. Application 2. Location Map 3. Applicant's Existing Survey 4. Applicant's Proposal Location of Property: 709 4th Street Legal Description: Lot 14 and the north 5 feet of Lot 13, in John W. Roche's Addition, Farmington Existing Setback: 3.6 feet Proposed Setback: 3.6 feet Lot Area/Dimensions: (approx.) 11,070 square feetJ65' x 170' . Surrounding Land Uses: Single-family surrounds the property . . . Existing Zoning: R-2 (Medium Density) Comprehensive Plan: Low/Medium Density DISCUSSION The applicant, Mary Ann Stapf, has submitted a variance application to encroach 2.4 feet into the six-foot side yard setback in order to raze the existing one stall garage and reconstruct an attached double stall garage, with twice the depth, in the same location. The existing garage is setback approximately forty-two feet from the front property line, behind most of the principal structure. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 40' x 25' garage in the same location with the garage being brought forward approximately 6.5 feet, the remainder of the expansion extend approximately 10 beyond the existing rear wall. The home located to the south is set back approximately 14 to 15 feet off the north property line. Currently the front wall of the garage is almost parallel with the rear wall of the home to the south, the proposal to bring the garage forward approximately 6.5 feet would actually make the garage closer to that home then what is existing. Also shown on the plan is a proposed expansion of the principal structure, this addition is not part of the proposed variance and meets the required six (6) foot setback. The Board of Adjustment may consider approval of variances based on the following requirements being met. 1) Strict enforcement of the Title would result in undue hardship with respect to the property : The property was platted in 1910, before the adopted zoning code. The home was constructed in 1925, no indication if the garage was included or constructed later. The property owner would not be permitted to construct an attached double stall garage (which is today's minimum standard) without a variance. The only other option would be to construct a detached garage in the rear. 2) Such unnecessary hardship results of circumstances unique to the property: The property was originally platted at 60' wide, the house is set 12' off the north property line and at one time may have encroached over the south property line with the existing garage; at some point five feet of property was added to the south setting the current distance at 3.6 feet from the property line. . . . 3) The hardship is caused by provisions of this Title and is not the result of actions of persons presently having an interest in the property. The house was constructed in 1925, before the zoning code was adopted. The garage structure may have encroached over the south property line when it was originally constructed, five feet was added to the lot at some point. 4) The variance observes the spirit and intent of this Title, produces substantial justice and is not contrary to the public interest. Encroaching within the side yard setback with the construction of a new larger garage would not alter the character of the neighborhood, the new garage would only be slightly closer to the existing principal structure to the south. Twelve out of the nineteen homes along the 700 block of 4th Street utilize the street as the access to either their garage or parking area. 5) The variance does not permit a lower degree of flood protection. Staff has reviewed recently approved variances for setback encroachment, all of which have been located within the older section of town. The Planning Commission has indicated that some degree of latitude should be granted toward homeowners that are attempting to make improvements to their homes that would otherwise not be permitted due to setback provisions. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the variance of 2.4 feet based on the above listed hardships relating to the property and the precedence established supporting residents considering improvements to the older house stock within the original town center. Resp.~...ee.c~tfu~llll;Y S suubbm~J!l<<JI ./ ;;t~~~ Michael Schultz I Associate Planner cc: Mary Ann Stapf Sue Riechart . CITY OF FARMINGTON VARIANCE APPLICATION Farmington, MN 55024 651-463-7111 FAX 651-463-1611 ~::::::~::... ~#rif~~~f~ fl1AI Street. City - State PhoneNumber (psI) ~"3 -Y8"9~ Legal Description of Subject Property: (lot, block, plat name, section, townshi , ran2e) ~ 0 / ~ - J o' .' / iN ' . "/91/7 Current Land Use Re:.Sl(l~'f- / Current Zoning District . Specific Nature of Request I Claime~ Hardship: P;"/J C"etJ.f1 clvnr-/lf, I!Jf o? b.~c.f' ~/1 s iJu+h ~/rl L Df fY<0f"r1R1j /4]1(:.. -e::(")"e ~/T7ceYe/ Following Attached: (please check) _ Proof of Ownership V'B:undary/Lot Survey VApplication fee ($150) _ Copies of Site Plan _ Abstract/Resident List (adjoining property owners only) _ Torrens (Owner's Dublicate Certificate of Title Required) Property Owner's Signature >/;J <<VLo/ {;~..-... Date V7 :a 4/ ~/.:1 4h./ / . . "c. CD ca ~::E UJc _.2 ~lS 0)(.) 00 t--..J DO . ~ z.~ ~ I-- en w -! ~ . I___l__ ~-~ i>itii I i -#" i I ~ ~ 1> j ., LA :i 40 J... __Lt . l:> " - - --.\ ...... o 8< N C " o "'" " M - _,.___ _____._... ___ .__ _..__-----In_ ._.__ rH - _.~ ~- ........ ..{<:~. --~- . --'---~- 60 Go (ye~f o$i,J yld-- . ~~J'-- Lu- ~ci~., ~t,O/\ r ~) /\ o --r-- 1 i I ...... .DMc I-.:c... t)I .", .'~~~'.~ I . I ..... C CD M 0 [. 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According to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the county recorder within and for Dakota County. tAinnesota. And - that this survey and certiflcate was. prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed land surveyor under the lows of the State of Mlnnesota. o I '" ~ .----J Grant D. Jacobson MN License No. 23189 Doted this 14th day of August. 2000 tICME . nET I 15 . I I 46 eo I o - DENOTES IRON MONUMENT SET . - DENOTES IRON MONUMENT FOUND JACOBSON ENGINEERS . SURVEYORS P.o. BOX 541 LAKEVllLE. MN 55044 TEL (952) 469-4328 FAX (952) 469-4624 BEARINGS ARE ASSUMED DATUM PROJ: 200091.21 o - DENOTES IRON MONUMENT F.B.: 152-40 ,Ex is-k~ c.-J.,~ I 1"\ "'T" "::: \....v, ,__, (PLAT = 170) S 89058129" E 170.67 30" ASH ~ 44" MAPLE 24" SPRUCE 3: 40 ,.., ,.., Iri 12.1 . <OO:J ~O~ o . lIJ ~l{)t;j o <0 ~ o ~ o () z HOUSE CONe. ~ PAD o:i C'l 125 1.5 1.577 . : 13.5' . .,}... -: ..... LOT 14 NORTH LINE OF' LOT 13? l CCJo4CRE'TE DRIVE to ,..; 1 70.03 S 89058126" E (PLAT = 170) SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 5.0 FEET OF LOT 13 o Iri I 1"\ 'T" L.V I " - "- I..... PREP ARED FOR: Sue Riechart 709 4th Street Farmington. MN 55024 DRAWN: RLS DATE: 8-t4-oo CHECKED: GOJ SCALE: AS SHOWN ~ >- l.IJ ~ ~ <( 5; 01 0!0 Ot") .N L{)o <.00 o (/) >- L.t.J ~ ~ c( 09/07 '00 09:45 ID:BlueCrosS FAX:651-662-2814 CERTIFICA TE OF SURVEY . hl!f'eby certify that this 1s a corr4lCt repr.,sentatlon of Q 8U~Y of: Lot 14 ond the North 5 feet of Lot 13. In J0t4N W. ROCI-4E'S ADOI1lON TO FARMINGTON. Ac:cordllig to the recorded plat thereof on fl'. and of record In the office of the county reccrder within and for Dakota County. Mlnn.,sota. And that this. survey and certificate was prepared by me or under my direct super\tfslon and that , am a duty IJce"se<l land 9urw)Ct' under the laws of the Stote of Minnesota. --4~~'1.ts 9' Grant D. Jacobson MN Icense No. 23189 Dated this 14th day of August, 2000 o I . ~ 14.1 W UJ . f!: (OO~ :-OJ: (/) ~~i ~ OeD 0 ~ Z PREPARED FOR: AWN; Rl8 DATE: &-14-00 ';t. PAGE 2 \\ I .,. SI:M& . f1Zf 311 I I ~ eo --.1 o - DENOlES IRON MONUMENT SET i) tIJ. - DENOlES IRON WQNUMENT FOUND rrGposA4 fVt::.-/.,..} CO,u.s"/~/IC"""/(J..J ;: [ I ----------- I r-...... ...:;;: 1..VI "_" (PLAT = 170) S 89058' 29'" E 170.67 :so. ASIi e44" MAPLE 2 . SPRUCE}::" 40 p) 12.1 HOUSE CQ<<:. PIaD ad C"I LOT 14 NORTH LINE ~F ,"OT ~ caf~En: DRI'fE t r-T ..- L..V' I....' r . ~ 170.03 S 89058' 26/1 E (PLAT = 170) SOUTH LINE Of THE: NORTH 5.0 fEET OF LOT 13 ~ >- ~ ...J <( 3= .. ()) 0':> O~ ON 100 (00 o en >- ~ ...J < JACOBSON ENGINEERS . SUR~YORS P.O. BOX 541 LAKEVlUE, MN 55044 TEL. (952) 469-4328 FAX (952) 469-4624 BEARINGS ARE ASSUt.tED DATUM .PROJ: 200091.21 o - DENOTES IRON MONUt.tENT F.B.: 152-40 Sue Riechart 709 4th Street Formlngtof1. MN 55024 CHECKED: GDJ SCALE: AS SHOWN ,. - . . . 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 FROM: Michael Schultz Associate Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit - Construct Public Utility Building within A-2 (Agriculture Preserve) Zoning District Applicant - Minnesota Power Telecom DATE: September 12, 2000 INTRODUCTION Minnesota Power Telecom is seeking Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit to construct a public utility building within the A-2 (Agriculture Preserve) Zoning District. Planninf! Staff Review Applicant: Minnesota Power Telecom 30 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802 Attachments: 1. Application 2. Location Map 3. Site Plan 4. Elevation Picture of Building 5. Option to Purchase Agreement Property Location: Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 27, Township 114N, Range 20W; approximately 1,500 feet north ofCSAH 50 on the west side of Flagstaff Ave. Property Owner: Jay Christenson Current Land Use: Agriculture Current Zoning: A-2 (Agriculture Preserve) Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Urban Reserve Size of Building: 12' x 26' . . . Lot Size: 60' x 133' (7,980 sq. ft.) Proposed setback: 50 feet from Flagstaff ROW DISCUSSION Minnesota Power Telecom is seeking Conditional Use Penn it approval to erect a 12' x 26' steel building to contain electronic equipment for the telephone company. The property is located along the west side of Flagstaff Ave, approximately 1,500 feet north ofCSAH 50. Currently the applicant has an option to purchase the property until approval of the CUP at which time a waiver of plat will be submitted to split the property. The applicant is proposing a setback of fifty (50) feet from the Flagstaff Ave ROW, twenty (20) feet from the north property line, twenty-four (24) feet from the south property line and twenty- four (24) feet from the west property line. The applicant also proposes to enclose the structure with a chain link security fence with barbed wiring, a gate will be located in the front off of the gravel drive for vehicle access, the access is proposed at 16 feet wide. Staff recommends that the driveway be improved to a paved surface once Flagstaff Ave is improved to a paved roadway. A landscape plan was not originally submitted with the application because the company was proposing to allow the Christenson's to keep fanning around the fenced enclosure. Although farming in front of the enclosure would not be pennitted due to the buried fiber optic lines, staff is recommending that the applicant work with staff on submitting a landscape plan to properly screen the property. Staff does recommend that the fence along the south property line be pushed back to allow for the planting of evergreen trees to screen from the property to the south. The applicant plans to maintain the property approximately once every 2 to 3 weeks, and the site will be visited for inspection likely once a week. The propane tank diagramed on the plan is needed to power a stand-by generator in case of power failure. The City Fire Marshall has reviewed the plan and makes the following comments per the Minnesota Unifonn Fire Code: a) The 500 gallon propane tank must be kept ten (10) feet off all property lines; b) The tank must be kept ten (10) feet from the building; c) The tank must be surrounded by guide posts to protect it from vehicles; d) A no smoking sign must be posted on or near the tank It is not expected that the applicant will need any future room for expansion. The building and equipment will be used as a regeneration building that continues the power within the fiber optic line from Owatonna to Minneapolis. . . . RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construct a public utility building within the A-2 (Agriculture Preserve) Zoning District subject to the following conditions: I) The applicant work with staff on submitting a landscape plan to properly screen the property from view, including the adjustment of the south fence line to allow the placement of evergreen trees; 2) The gravel access driveway be upgraded to a paved access when Flagstaff Ave IS improved to paved roadway; 3) The applicant modifies the site plan indicating the new location of the 500-gallon propane tank per the standards of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. cc: David Wagner, Finley Engineering Co., Inc. Ed Proptz, Minnesota Power Telecom tOlPlf . CITY OF FARMINGTON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Farmington, MN 55024 651-463-7111 FAX 651-463-1611 Applicant Name (please print) Minnesota Power Telecom Applicant Address 30 West Superior St. Duluth MN Street City State Phone_~ 722-1972 F~~ (218) 720-2765 Legal Description of Subject Property: (lot, block, plat name, section, township, range) Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter, Section 27, T114N, R20W 1500 feet north of County Road #50 Flagstaff Avenue - west side Current Land Use farming Current Zoning District Agriculture 55802 Zip Code 60' X 100' lot . Specific Nature of Request: Construct a 12' X 26' steel building to contain electronic equipment for telephone company. Area to be fenced and landscaped. Following Attached: (please check) _ Proof of Ownership _ Boundary/Lot Survey _ Application fee {J 2CO _ 6 Copies of Site Plan _ AbstractlResident List *(required 350' from subject _ Torrens (Owner's Dublicate Certific ltIe"'Re (l .'\ j7 ~ Property Owner's Signature"'<4l ;d'i~~ Applicant's Signatu Date 7 - i 1f - ~~ J () 0 Date . ""-- . z o ~ .8 -J w I- - en . o II) X <t. uj ~ ~!;i 08 ~ r~ -9---1--~ -. t; a~D~ 13^~~~ JO 3~a3~ +~ ~ 3nN3^ '\) jjvlS~vlj 00'09 3.L~,61.00N y /l 3S t l~ l~ "', l:JL.U t.... 3S6 E~ x<< WI: a~D~ 13^~~~ JO 3~a3 "l _ '" '" '" "'- oj oj _M M .1 SND~d~ HlIt\ .'I>Z 1~3^ 1n:l dNJ .8l 0 W ci "- s a: II Z +~ l~ CJ ., g Q< e; -+~ - << ::0:: L- a :r CJ w u "- ~ z CJ w ~ :::> '" en z ~~ 0 ~ ~ ~ U en"" 1-0 :i 00 0' :::>-' en~ N aa::~ =< ~ wo=< u:r: ll.u. >~ o :r: 11.11. ~.~~ 0 :r:~!i: w <fl -w 'No 'N;;::a r-,' ...........0:: ~tD 0 ~r<) 0 0 r<)~N (') ~~ 0 ~ (') s:l w w ?r> ?r> (") M (") "i" 0? 0-, "i" a.. W CX) -' 1---,<; ~----l L CX) CJ z :r '" z .'1> << :r: w ~ N I << W I + ~ :J U C!l Z W + ~ L- +~ '" >- 0 ~ ~ x ~ U W "" V> ,01: z "" B~:Q z :J ::1~~ z t3a:5 :;;: I: 00 U oQ<>- If),,-''' .9 ~ ( ) ..I ~ c--J in I ~ L I", -V- '+ ~ ---- - ?i . . . . . Page 1 of 1 file:/^\U3\users\swhite\private\recc2_data\DA T A \Stuft\Pictures\ Y emdale\l \MYC-007F.JPG 8/3/00 . OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE (UNTh1PROVED LAND) For and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred and 001100 Dollars ( $500.00 ) in hand paid ("Option Payment"), the receipt of which is hereby aclmowledged, the undersigned gives and grants unto Minnesota Power Telecom. ("Purchaser") an Option for a period of 120 days beginning on the date of this Option, and expiring at midnight on November 15 ,2000, to purchase for the total sum of Twelve thousand and 001100 Dollars ($ 12.000.00) a parcel ofland situated in the County of Dakota and State of Minnesota more particularly described as follows (the "Property"): Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE lf4 SE '/4) of Section 27, Township 114 North, Range 20 West in the City of Farmington. Proposed site is located approximately 250 feet north of the southeast comer of Section 27, T114N, R20W on a line parallel with the center line of Flagstaff Avenue. Exact location to be determined later by survey. Each additional square foot over 8,000 square feet will be paid at $1.50 per square foot. . 1. The Purchaser shall signify his intention to exercise this Option in writing by delivering, or sendingby certified or registered mail, notice of acceptance 0 f the Option on, or before the expiration date of the option set forth above. The notice shall be considered received the day it is delivered or the day it is mailed by certified or registered mail to the address specified herein. 2. Upon exercise of the Option, the Seller agrees to provide the Purchaser with an Abstract of Title (or in the case of Registered Property, a Registered Property Abstract and Certificate of Title) to the property, certified to the current date, including proper searches covering bankruptcies, state and federal tax liens, judgments, and levied and pending assessments. The Purchaser shall be allowed twenty (20) days after receipt for examination of title and making any objections, which shall be made in writing or deemed waived. If any objection is so made, Purchaser shall have the option of not closing on the Option, by notifying Seller, or Seller shall be allowed sixty (60) days to make title marketable. Pending correction of title, payments hereunder required shall be postponed, but upon correction of title and within ten (10) days after written notice to Purchaser, the parties shall perform this agreement according to its terms. Iftitle is not corrected within sixty (60) days from the date of written objection, this agreement shall be null and void, at option of Purchaser, and neither party shall be liable for damages hereunder to the other, and the Option Payment shall be kept by Seller. In the event that the Purchaser does not exercise the Purchaser's option on the Property, the Seller shall retain the Option Payment paid herewith, and the Purchaser shall have no further liability to the Seller. . . 3. Upon exercise of the Purchaser's Option, the Purchaser shall be allowed until thirty (30) days after the stated expiration date of the Option to close and complete the transaction. The closing shall be extended if the Purchaser is not provided an Abstract of Title, Release of Mortgage, or other documents or actions which are the responsibility of the Seller. The Purchaser shall be allowed a minimum of thirty (30) days to close after all title issues and responsibilities of the Seller have been satisfactorily resolved. 4. If this Option is exercised it will be closed and completed upon the following terms and conditions: A. The Purchaser shall give Seller ten (10) days notice of the closing, which shall occur at a location designated by the Purchaser during normal business hours. The Seller agrees that the Seller will be available at reasonable times upon reasonable notice to complete this transaction. B. The Purchaser shall pay the entire sale price in cash at the time of closing, less the Option Payment paid herewith. C. The Seller agrees to provide a warranty deed, standard form Seller's Affidavit, Certificate of Real Estate Value, and any other transfer documents needed to accomplish the transfer of title to the Purchaser. The warranty deed shall convey marketable title to the Property to the Purchaser subject only to the following exceptions: . (1) Building and zoning laws, ordinances, State and Federal regulations. (2) Restrictions which do not effect the Purchaser's intended use of the Property and relating to use or improvement of the Property without effective forfeiture provision. (3) Reservation of any minerals or mineral rights to the State of Minnesota. (4) Utility and drainage easements which do not interfere with the Purchaser's intended use of the Property. D. Seller agrees that the Seller, at Seller's expense, will provide a release of all mortgages, judgments, liens, special assessments, easements, or other encumbrances upon the Property. Payment for such items may be made out of sale proceeds, but all such documents must be available at the time of closing. Seller shall pay the deed tax and recording fees for recording all doc uments required to convey marketable title to Purchaser, except Purchaser shall pay the recording fee for the deed to Purchaser. . . E. Seller warrants that there are or will be no tenants who will claim a right of use on the Property after the date of closing. F. Seller warrants that there will be no liens which the Seller has contracted for placed of record against the Property after the date of closing. G. Real estate taxes payable in the year of closing shall be prorated to the date of closing. The Seller shall pay all levied and pending special assessments or deferred taxes (including "Green Acres" taxes) at closing. 5. Seller warrants that no "hazardous wastes" or "hazardous substances" (as those terms are defined in any and all applicable federal and/or state laws) or any other toxic substances, petroleum, asbestos, PCB's or pollutants or contaminants Ilave been generated, stored, used, buried or disposed of on, in, under or otherwise adversely affect any of the Property, including the ground water located thereon. . 6. Purchaser shall have the right, at any time during the term of this Option, to examine the Property and make such surveys, soil, environmental, or other tests as the Purchaser deems to be necessary. The Purchaser shall give the Seller at least ten (10) days notice prior to such investigation, and shall do such investigations in a reasonable manner so as to minimize the disturbance to the current use of the Property. If the Purchaser does not exercise and close on this Option, the Purchaser shall take reasonable measures to restore any damage, if any, caused to the property by such investigations or tests. 7. Upon exercise of this Option, Seller and Purchaser agree to exec ute a memorandum of this Option in recordable form, which Purchaser shall have the right to record at its own expense. Upon the expiration of this Option as provided lor herein, if Purchaser has not exercised this Option, and upon request of the Seller, the Purchaser agrees to deliver a Quit Claim Deed releasing this Option to the Seller. 8. Seller and Purchaser each represent and warrant to the other pany that no brokers' or agents' commissions are due on account of this transaction. Seller and Purchaser each agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other party for any claims for commissions through that party due to this transaction if any of the foregoing representation and warranties are untrue. 9. The representations and warranties in this Option shall survive closing. Dated this 18th day of July ,2000. . . . . ~ Address: 30 West Superior Street Dwuth.~ 55082 eve White, Sup rvising Engineer MINNESOTA POWER TELECOM STATE OF l\1lNNESOTA COUNTY OF ~,Ji. ~ . r-O ~ The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 3 .- day of '^.... ~ l 2000, by Steve White. Supervising Engineer for Minnesota Power Telecom. ~ Y/"~ Notary Public . JANE M. BUSCHe NOTARY PUBUC -1I11fIESOlA My Comm. Exp. Jan. 31, 2005 SELLER(S): ~ .~ r (. !' / ~ "r 4 lLA,u.~.J..V71AU-''-' >, Jay Chri~. ~e sen / ..-/--;/:., \;J' -L (yr(' /...;/ //a... .--; . . ~j.,,;/,::/1.&:A... Patricia Christensen Address: 20861 FlaQstaff Avenue Farmington. ~ 55024 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DAKOTA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this --/....k day of Jut- \ j , 2000, by Jay Christensen and Patricia Christensen as husband and wife . 1 ~~/11 LDN~ Notary P lic DAVID MA~"" NOTARY PUaJC. .'IE8OfA My Cammlaalflqlfnl 01-11-2II1II FEe Job #07-16461-13 . . . TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us City Planning Commission Michael Schultz fJrP Associate Planner/, '. Conditional Use Permit - Construct Day Care Facility within R-1 (Low Density) Zoning District Applicant: Karol & Mike Bednar September 12,2000 Karol and Mike Bednar have submitted for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a Day Care Facility serving 14 or more persons within an R-1 (Low Density) Zoning District proposed at the northeast comer of Pilot Knob Rd and 190th Street. Planninl! Division Review Applicant: Attachments: Karol & Mike Bednar 18877 Englewood Way Farmington, MN 55024 1. 2. 3. Application Location Map Section 10-3-2; Permitted and Conditional Uses, R-1 (Low Density) District Preliminary Site Plan Preliminary Floor Plan Preliminary Elevations 4. 5. 6. Location of Property: Northeast comer of Pilot Knob Rd and 190th Street Surrounding Land Uses: Existing Zoning: Single-family to the east, west and south. The developer has indicated possible twin homes to the north. R-1 (Low Density) Comprehensive Plan: Lot Area: Low Density +/- 40,000 square feet . . . DISCUSSION The applicants, Karol and Mike Bednar are seeking Planning Commission approval for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a day care facility within an R-l (Low Density) Zoning District. The Bednars would utilize approximately half of the 7,625 square foot building for the use of their day care facility, the other half of the building would be used for a pre-school facility run by Living Spring Community Church. The applicants are anticipating having up to 60 children within their facility, ranging in age from o to 8 years old. The estimated number of children within the Living Springs Community Church preschool facility is 50 (the CUP application does not include the preschool facility, the information is included only in the determination of required parking and trip generation), with ages ranging from 2 to 5. Proposed Building The building is proposed to have a residential appearance, allowing it to blend into the surrounding neighborhood. The building materials includes vinyl siding and trim, vinyl-clad windows, pre-finished aluminum fascia & sofit, pitched roof and asphalt roof shingles (the color of the building and roof within the elevation drawings do not necessarily reflect the finished product). Windows are proposed along each wall of the building providing natural daylight within the building and continuing the residential look. A vestibule is proposed for the main entrance to both of the spaces along the west side of the building. The interior of the building is designed per the requirements of the State guidelines for childcare. The daycare area includes an infant and crib room, preschool room and a room for toddler and school age children. An office, kitchen, janitor and mechanical room is proposed within the center of the building. The leased space is proposed along the north portion of the building which will have access to the toilets for preschool, the mechanical room, 2 closets and the outdoor play area. Thereare nine bathrooms proposedto facilitate the number and age groups ofthe children. Parkin!! Lot/Traffic Generation/Road Access The proposed parking lot contains 23 parking spaces, 1 accessible handicap space and a drop off area in front of the building. The drop off area is unmarked on the plan, but is estimated to be 60- 65 feet in length; allowing for stacking of approximately 3 to 4 vehicles. The estimated number of trips per day is 500 (250 in and 250 out) for both the day care and pre-school facility (110 total children), this is based on 4.52 trips per child. The number of estimated trips for just the day care facility would be approximately 270 (135 in and 135 out) (information provided by Shelly Johnson, Bonestroo Engineering based on ITE Trip Rates). The proposed driveway access is located off of English Ave and is approximately 250 feet from the intersection of English Ave and 190th Street; this distance provides adequate stacking distance from the English Ave stop sign. The access is also situated in a location that is visible for southbound traffic along English Ave. Access is not permitted onto 190th Street or Pilot Knob Road. . Landscaoine Landscaping is provided along the boulevard on English Ave and 190th Street. Staff recommends that the trees along English Ave be placed seven (7) feet off of curb instead of within the property line. The trees along 190th Street can be kept along the property line in order to avoid the overhead utility lines and allow for snow storage within the boulevard (there are no trees planted within most of the boulevard along 190th Street). Staff notes that the deciduous trees along English Ave will need to be planted at 2 1/2" caliper instead of the proposed 2" caliper according to the City's Landscape Ordinance. Landscaping is also provided around the perimeter of the parking lot, within the parking island and in the front of the building. The perimeter plantings include 6' evergreens spaced 20' on center along the north property line provide screening for future residential. The perimeter planting also includes I 1/2" caliper ornamental and 12" deciduous shrubs and coniferous shrubs. Staff will work with the architect and applicants on the details of the variety and species of plantings on the property. Exterior Liehtine The applicant's architect is proposing four (4) perimeter parking lot luminaries that will be low watt, shoebox design that is directed downward to minimize light spill to the property line. Staff is recommending that the applicant add one additional luminaire near the ingress/egress to the property to provide light within the area of the driveway. Details of the lighting will be supplied to staff and reviewed during the building permit application. . Plaveround Area The play area is proposed in the rear of the building near English Ave and will be contained by a four (4) foot chain link fence. The play area is sized for no more than 30 school aged children to be using it at any given time; the State formula calls for 75 square feet of playground space for the maximum number of children, this equates to 2,250 square feet, the proposed playground is 2,285 square feet. The area could be enlarged either to the north or south of the proposed location. Waste Manaeement Staff and the applicant originally discussed the possibility of having roadside garbage collection because of the lack of waste that was anticipated (the applicant was considering that meals would not be provided). Staff has since discussed this issue with the applicants and due to the anticipated number of children in both the day care and preschool facility has suggested constructing a dumpster enclosure along the south portion of the parking lot. The dumpster enclosure will be added to the diagram during construction plan submittal. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow for a day care facility serving more than 14 persons within the R-l (Low Density) Zoning District subject to the following conditions: 1) The property is platted prior to a building permit being issued for the construction of the building; . 2) The proposed trees along English Ave are planted within the boulevard and to the City standards outlined according to Section 10-6-14 of the City Code; . . . 3) An additional luminaire be added near the entrance of the property to provide driveway lighting; 4) The architect and staff work together on adding brick veneer as detailing on the building; 5) The architect and staff work together on placing a six (6) foot high dumpster enclosure someone along the perimeter of the parking lot; 6) The architect and staff work together on the placement and variety of plantings around the perimeter of the parking lot; 7) The applicant's architect/engineer work with Engineering staff on the City's standards and requirements for the construction of the parking lot; 8) The applicants submit landscape and parking lot sureties in an amount acceptable to the Planning Coordinator and City Engineer. ~ Michael Schultz ~ Associate Planner cc: Karol & Mike Bednar Paul Humiston, AlA n0.J~ en ~ . CITY OF FARMINGTON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Farmington, MN 55024 651-4~k7111 FA)} 651-463;1611 \ CL J/I6.- V ~ 'f'e,^ Hi \f yV\ A""" Applicant Name (please print) .A., (/ . \l\L1 Applicant Address l ~~ I Street Phone _( if; I ) (.,1 (PO - (o:J. 5-~ Fax ( ) Legal Desc .ptio.n of Subject Prope~: (lot, .bIO.Ck, p. lat nam7-sec~~)O, tow~S....h. iP., r~ngeJ I " . r . r\, r~ N f C ,.... r- -? Y' d i . ~ f- K. Vto 10 P-c{' 'it Cf .,(0 t- 5 0 . . Cutrent Land Use \ )Cu.~.li.v\' 1- Current Zoning District R. \ . , .> . Specific Nature of Request: I J'St ~~ lot- Pcw'" ct da'{~afe FaCi 1;'+0 J Following Attached: (please check) ~Of of Ownership _ Boundary/Lot Survey . pplication fee _ 6 Copies of Site Plan _ Abstract/Resident List *(required 350' from subject property) ? _ Torrens (Owner's D~blicate ~ertificate ~fT:tl~ Req.~ire~) Property Owner'. Signature _ -:;d ~ Apphcant'. Signature It{ Ii..~. ~''vtu,~J Date bll, -00 Date /~/+' . ~~n\Yl@:~~ \:JJ L':'3 U,-..::;.---.,...,.,. . l..I...~ 1'\' .. ----- \ .... ..'--' I. i AUG 'L 5"Q I . August 25,2000 WAI Continuum Karol and Mike Bednar 18877 Englewood Way Farmington, MN 55024 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Dear Karol and Mike, ,-- \~';:>i , Attached find 8 copies each of the following: Preliminary Site Plan Preliminary Floor Plan Preliminary Elevations These are for submittal to the City for the Planning for their meeting on September 12, 2000. The concepts we have generated are based on our conversations with you and the programs and summary of spaces dated August 15, 2000 and revised August 18, 2000. . We have had several conversations with the City staff and feel that the design we are proposing will have a much better reception from the City. We believe that it addresses their overall concerns and conveys your intent to meet the City requirements. Specifics for some issues (such as specific plant selections and design of storm drainage) can be finalized after their approval of the concepts. While we were not able to fit more parking on the site than was originally proposed, we were able to work out a circular driving path and drop-off area at the front door. The City indicated that if this could be worked into the plan they would have a greater comfort level with the amount of parking planned. This is because a quick drop-off would not have to occupy a parking space. We understand that you are dealing with the issue of providing adequate parking for the church congregation in the lease space by separate agreement. We have also spoken with David Gorham, who indicated that he will want to make some adjustments to the dimensions of the building to keep the sizes (and therefor the costs) of steel framing economical. It is important to note that the plans are not final and adjustments can certainly be made in the interests of making it more cost efficient to build. If we proceed with the project beyond this conceptual stage we will be happy to work with you and your contractor to make the necessary refinements. . www.waicontinuum.com 381 East Kellogg Blvd, St, Paul, Minnesota 55101 Fax 651-223-5092 651-227-0644 . . . The size of the fenced play yard is not on the plans. It is sized for 75 sq. ft. per child of the largest group that would use it at any given time. 30 school age children x 75 = a minimum of 2,250 sq. ft. The fenced are on the plan is approximately 2,285 sq. ft. with a 48" high fence. Please don't hesitate to contact us if there are questions or concerns that we can help address. Respectfully Submitted, ?AI~~' u m/../ / f - , ! / / ...i-- - L /,/ ! II.. rl/~. ~ Paul K. Humiston, AlA Ene!. . ~ - .- ~ LL:.c. !:i Be: !~ e c.. . ~ z+~ . 5. Stables and riding academies 6. Drainage and irrigation systems 7. Specialized animal raising 8. Greenhouses and nurseries 9. Travel trailer and boat storage 10. Truck gardening 11. Seasonal produce stands 12. Day care center (Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. 093-298, 2-16-1993; Ord. 096-3 (C) R-1 Low Density District storage 5. Public buildings 6. Public utility buildings 7. Kennels 8. Solar energy systems 9. Cemeteries 10. Mineral extraction 11. Equipment and mainte- nance storage 12. Feedlot 13. Accessory apartments 14. Public and parochial schools 15. Churches 16. Towers Ord. 088-205, 8-15-1988; Ord. - 8-1996 1. Agriculture 1. Cemeteries 2. Single-family dwelling 2. Nursing homes 3. Public parkS and playgrounds 3. Nonprofit recreational uses 4. Golf courses '* 4. Day care facility serving more than 14 persons 5. Hospitals and clinics 6. Public utility buildings 7. Public buildings 8. Water recreation and water storage 9. Solar energy systems 10. Double and multiple-family dwellings 11. Planned unit developments 12. Greenhouses and nurseries 13. Townhouses - quad homes 14. Condominiums 15. Accessory apartments 16. Public and parochial schools 17. Churches 18. Congregate care facilities 19. Towers (Ord. 086-177, 3-17-1986; amd. Ord. 088-198, 2-1-1988; Ord. 091-246,5-20-1991; Ord. 093-298, 2-16-1993; Ord. 094-335, 8-1-1994; Ord. 096-378,8-19-1996; Ord. 096-383,11-18-1996) 5. Accessory storage buildings 6. Residential care facility serving 6 or fewer persons . 7. Day care facility serving 14 or fewer persons . 1. Agriculture 2. Single-family dwellings 3. Public parks and playgrounds 4. Accessory storage buildings 5. Residential care facility serving 6 or fewer persons 6. Day care facility serving 14 or fewer persons 1. Two-family dwellings 2. Multiple-family dwellings 3. Day care facility serving more than 14 persons 4. Solar energy systems 5. Planned unit developments 6. Boarding house 7. Water recreation and water storage 8. Hospitals and clinics 9. Nursing homes 10. Public utility buildings 11. 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This means 250 vehicles in and 250 vehicles out for an average day. A.M. Peak Hour --- 0.81 trips per student. 0.81 x 110 = 89 trips. This means 47 in and 42 out during the a.m. peak. P.M. Peak Hour --- 0.86 trips per student. 0.86 x 110 = 95 trips. This means 45 in and 50 out during the p.m. peak. The assumption that adding the 60 daycare to the 50 pre-school may have one flaw. If some of the pre-schoolers are also daycare, then the number of trips will be less. The above gives you a conservative estimate and is recommended for use. Hope this is what you were looking for. . . 1 . . . 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 FROM: David L. Olson Community Development Director SUBJECT: Proposed MUSA Expansion - Zoning Ordinance Update DATE: September 12,2000 INTRODUCTION The Planning Commission and City Council held a joint workshop on this Issue Wednesday, August 30, 2000. DISCUSSION Considerable discussion on a number of issues associated with the proposed 2005 MUSA expansion as well as the need to update the City's Zoning Ordinance to make it consistent with the recently approved Comprehensive Plan. The memo dated August 30, 2000 outlined the issues to be considered. The following five action items were discussed: 1) Determine the level of support for the recommended technical requirements associated with MUSA Expansion Criteria. 2) Determine level of support relative to the requirements that properties must be annexed prior to MUSA designation. 3) Determine the level of support of a shift of MUSA acres from the Low Density Residential designation to the Medium Density designation. 4) Determine the level of support for a 2005 MUSA Designation Postponement Period of 1 0 (or 12 as suggested at the meeting) to allow for the City Zoning and Subdivision ordinances to be updated to be consistent with the approved 2020 Comprehensive Plan. 5) Determine the level of support relative to the proposed exceptions to the 2005 MUSA Designation Postponement Period as identified. There was considerable discussion regarding the possibility of pursuing a dual track to include the completion of the Zoning Code Update and a determination of which properties should be included in the 2005 MUSA. The actual designation of this MUSA . . . would not take place until the Zoning Code Update has been completed. The Commission should also indicate their position on this issue. ACTION REQUESTED The Commission should indicate its recommended consensus on each of the above issues to be forwarded to the City Council. Respectfully submitted, ~~ David L. Olson Community Development Director . 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 FROM: David L. Olson Community Development Director SUBJECT: Request for Issuance of Building Permits in New Developments Prior to Completion of Streets and Utilities DATE: September 12,2000 INTRODUCTION The Planning Commission discussed this issue briefly at its August 8, 2000 meeting. Several builders and developers are seeking issuance of building permits prior to completion of road and utility work. . DISCUSSION Staff has been discussing this issue with several builders and developers for a number of months. The requests have ranged from seeking a building permit to commence construction of a dry-model townhome or single family home that may include a sales office to seeking permits to commence construction of numerous model units that mayor may not seek to be occupied prior to the completion of the paving of the streets. (Obviously units could be occupied prior to the completion of water, sewer, electric and gas utilities.) The City's practice has been to require completion and acceptance of street and utility work prior to the issuance of building permits. Exceptions to this policy have been made in instances where everything was done except for street paving by late fall and permits were issued to allow units to be constructed over the winter months. Paving occurred in the spring upon the re-opening of the black-top batch plants. Developers and builders have indicated that with the fairly short construction season in Minnesota, adherence to this policy creates problems for the timely development, marketing and sale of their developments. . The requirement for the completion of the street and City utility work in private developments prior to issuance of building permits has been included as standard language in the City's Development Contracts for many years. In addition, the Fire . . . Department has indicated that the 1997 Uniform Fire Code requires that an available water supply be available within 150 feet of any building containing more than 2 residential units prior to construction involving combustible materials and that Fire Department access roads also need to be provided. A copy of the recently adopted Zoning Ordinance from the City of Lakeville is also attached that addresses the issue of Model Homes in new developments and when they can be constructed. ACTION REQUESTED The Commission should indicate its recommended consensus on the issue of whether it supports the issuance of building permits in new developments (both single and multi family) prior to the completion of streets and utilities and if so under what circumstances (Le. one model unit only) and forward this recommendation to the City Council. avid L. Olson Community Development Director cc: Steve V olbrecht, Centex Homes Michael Noonan, Rottlund Homes Jim Ostenson, James Development Larry Frank, Arcon Development Don Patton, D.R. Horton Steve Juetten, Genstar 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 FROM: David L. Olson Community Development Director SUBJECT: Request for Issuance of Building Permits in New Developments Prior to Completion of Streets and Utilities DATE: September 12,2000 INTRODUCTION The Planning Commission discussed this issue briefly at its August 8, 2000 meeting. Several builders and developers are seeking issuance of building permits prior to completion of road and utility work. DISCUSSION . Staff has been discussing this issue with several builders and developers for a number of months. The requests have ranged from seeking a building permit to commence construction of a dry-model townhome or single family home that may include a sales office to seeking permits to commence construction of numerous model units that mayor may not seek to be occupied prior to the completion of the paving of the streets. (Obviously units could be occupied prior to the completion of water, sewer, electric and gas utilities.) The City's practice has been to require completion and acceptance of street and utility work prior to the issuance of building permits. Exceptions to this policy have been made in instances where everything was done except for street paving by late fall and permits were issued to allow units to be constructed over the winter months. Paving occurred in the spring upon the re-opening of the black-top batch plants. Developers and builders have indicated that with the fairly short construction season in Minnesota, adherence to this policy creates problems for the timely . development, marketing and sale of their developments. The requirement for the completion of the street and City utility work in private developments prior to issuance of building permits has been included as standard . language in the City's Development Contracts for many years. In addition, the Fire " q8/07/00 13:59 FAX 9529367839 CENTEX HOME~ --.. -.. -., ---.--.. IaJ 0011002 . . . CENTEX HDMES Minnesota Division 12400 Whitewater Drive Suite 120 Minnetonka. MN 55343 Phone: 612-936-7833 Fax: 612-936-7839 Memo Fax - 2 pages 6S1-463-~ ~~q( DATE: TO: OF: FROM: RE: AUgust 7, 2000 Dave Olson, Community Development Director City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 Sreven Volbrecht 612-988-8223, fax 612-936.7839 Land Development Managcr Centc:<. Homes Tamarack Ridge Farmington Per OUI discussion last Friday, included herem, is our building schedule (see sketch) with the associated dates necded fOT foundat1.on pennits and building permits. Building # Foundalion Pennit Buildine: Pennit 1 August 21,2000 September 22,2000 2 September 22, 2000 November 10, 2000 3 September 29, 2000 December 22, 2000 4 October 6,2000 February 2, 2001 It is OUI il1tent 10 have all utilities and asphalt completed f'Or buildings 1- B this conslructiOD. season. If you have any questions, please ealL Sincerely, ~~ ~ ~ . If fir /t.e- /~r5L ~~ /6,df...// OCC~jlMtC I( ra / ~ ,- -P if.-. L/Y>/~/ cr, /I~~~I . /1 , ,i'.!); J/) <kf:1 ! '1 l . (Pf//j' ./ ,I " ~ i . . August 18, 2000 Steven V olbrecht Centex Homes Minnesota Division 12400 Whiterwater Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 RE: Issuance of Building Permits - Tamarack Ridge Dear Mr. V olbrecht: . This letter is in response to your fax dated August 7, 2000. My understanding during our last meeting was that you were going to "request" approval of a foundation and building permits prior to completion of all street and utility work. While your fax memo appears to be more of a suggested schedule, I am responding to it as a "request." As indicated in the June 16, 2000 letter to Jim Ostenson, in order to receive a footing and foundation permit, in addition to the Council approving the Development Contract which is scheduled for the August 21, 2000 City Council meeting, the agreement needs to be signed by you as the developer and the fees and letter of credit needs to be provided. While this could happen the day after the City Council meeting, typically it takes a few days for this to be completed. Once the necessary signatures, fees, and letter of credit have been provided, the City could issue the foundation permit for the first building. The September 22, 2000 date you included in your memo would be contingent on the adequate water supply and access roads being in-place as referenced in the June 16,2000 letter. . City staff discussed the request we received from your company with the Planning Commission at their August 8, 2000 meeting. While staff was comfortable making the determination on the first dry model, the request to issue additional building permits (including footing and foundation permits) prior to the completion of street and utility work becomes a more significant issue. This request was discussed with the Planning Commission at their August 8, 2000 and concerns were expressed by a number of the Commissioners with regards to proceeding with the practice. This item will be placed on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting . scheduled for September 12,2000 at 7:00 p.m. Since this issue is being initiated by your company and other developers with projects in Farmington, it is suggested that a representative of your company attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at 651.463.1860. Sincerely~ David L. Olson Community Development Director cc: Development Committee Jim Ostenson, James Development . . . . . This item will be placed on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 12,2000 at 7:00 p.m. Since this issue is being initiated by your company and other developers with projects in Farmington, it is suggested that a representative of your company attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at 651.463.1860. Sincerely, David L. Olson Community Development Director cc: Development Committee Jim Ostenson, James Development . June 16, 2000 Jim Ostenson James Development 7808 Creekridge Circle Suite 310 Bloomington, MN 55439 Dear Jim: This letter is intended to clarify the City's position relative to when building permits will be issued for any portion of the Tamarack Ridge development in Farmington. The City will be able to issue a building permit for one "dry model" building in each portion of the development upon City Council approval of the Final Plat and Council approval and execution of the Development Contract. This includes the payment of applicable fees and providing the necessary letter of credit. . In addition, it will be necessary to have available and accessible water supply for fire protection purposes once the construction of combustible materials begins. This will obviously need to be coordinated with the City's trunk watermain project. It would be possible to obtain a footings and foundation permit only, subject to the above requirements, prior to the availability of a water supply. Fire Department emergency access roads must also be provided and maintained along with a approved driving surface. These units would not be considered for approval for occupancy until the adjacent street and utilities have been installed and approved by the City. In regards to the proposed Centex "dry model" along County Road 66, it will be necessary to receive approval of a temporary access from Dakota County. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at 651.463.1860. Sincerely, David L. Olson Community Development Director . cc: Community Development and Engineering Staff Lloyd Wangerin, Centex Homes _____g8/01/00 13:59 F~X 95293618)~ CENTEX HOMES 141002/002 ~ If' , /.' · r'~_1t1 ~r;/ /; ~ ~/~ "'-"'Li-~ IH r-~ -~ , ' . 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I )( )' I I. , ~~N1E X HD~ES , L\ \ L 0 , ~ & S" '-#C() '-< L.E ~ ~ ~ \~ ~- ~, -~ ~ ~ S' "" ~ , T - ! . . . ~.r7 ~~ h~c4~ CHAPTER 27 MODEL HOMES SECTION: 11-27 -1 : 11-27-3: 11-27-5: 11-27-7: 11-27-9: Purpose Qualification Procedure Special Requirements Restricted Use 11-27-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for the erection of model homes, which may include temporary real estate offices, in new subdivisions without adversely affecting the character of surrounding residential neighborhoods or creating a general nuisance. As model homes represent a unique temporary commercial use, special consideration must be given to the peculiar problems associated with them and special standards must be applied to ensure reasonable compatibility with their environment. 11-27-3: QUALIFICATION: To qualify for a building permit for a model home, which may include a temporary real estate office, the following shall be required: A. Upon receipt of final plat approval and recording, one (1) building permit per subdivision may be granted. No final certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the infrastructure improvements including the first lift of asphalt have been completed and approved by the City. B. Upon completion of infrastructure improvements including' the first lift of asphalt within the respective final plat subdivision, additional building permits may be issued for model homes and/or temporary real estate offices, provided that the number of model homes and/or temporary real estate offices shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the lots within the final plat. 11-27-5: PROCEDURE: The erection of a model home(s' within all residential districts, which may include a temporary real estate office(s), shall :-~:pire an administrative permit, as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator. 11-27 -7: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A. Model homes and model homes with temporary real estate offices shall be allowed in all residential zoning districts in which they are located and shall be utilized 27-1 . . . solely for selling purposes of lots and/or homes within the subdivision in which it is located. B. Temporary parking facilities equal to four (4) paved spaces per model home dwelling unit or a model home with a temporary real estate office shall be provided. The overall design, drainage, and surfacing of the temporary parking facility shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. C. Access from a temporary parking facility shall be directed away from developed and occupied residential neighborhoods to the greatest extent possible. D. No model home or model home with a temporary real estate office shall incorporate outside lighting which creates a nuisance due to glare or intensity, as provided for in Section 11-16-17 of this Title. E. All signage shall comply with the sign regulations as contained in Chapter 23 of this Title for the zoning district in which the model home and/or temporary real estate office is located. F. The administrative permit shall terminate three (3) years from its date of issuance or when eighty-five (BS) percent of the development is completed, whichever comes first, unless extended by the Zoning Administrator. G. No residential certificate of occupsncy shall be issued for a model home or model home with a temporary real estate office until such time as the structure has been fully converted to a residence in compliance with the Uniform Building Code. Additionally, such conversion shall include, but not be limited to, parking lot restoration and the removal of signage and lighting. H. The restoration of all temporary parking areas with appropriate landscaping shall be completed by the end of the following growing season. 11-27 -9: RESTRICTED USE: Model homes and model homes with temporary real estate offices shall be used solely for the display and sale of home fixtures and products, and real estate for the subdivision in which they are located unless approved by the Zoning Administrator through an administrative permit. 27-2 C',:! ."c ~;&~~ CHAPTER 27 MODEL HOMES . SECTION: 11-27-1 : 11-27-3: 11-27-5: 11-27-7: 11-27-9: Purpose Qualification Procedure Special Requirements Restricted Use 11-27-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for the erection of model homes, which may include temporary real estate offices, in new subdivisions without adversely affecting the character of surrounding residential neighborhoods or creating a general nuisance. As model homes represent a unique temporary commercial use, special consideration must be given to the peculiar problems associated with them and special standards must be applied to ensure reasonable compatibility with their environment. 11-27 -3: QUALIFICATION: To qualify for a building permit for a model home, which may . include a temporary real estate office, the following shall be required: A. Upon receipt of final plat approval and recording, one (1) building permit per subdivision may be granted. No final certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the infrastructure improvements including the first lift of asphalt have been completed and approved by the City. 8. Upon completion of infrastructure improvements including"the first lift of asphalt within the respective final plat subdivision, additional building permits may be issued for model homes and/or temporary real estate offices, provided that the number of model homes and/or temporary real estate offices shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the lots within the final plat. 11-27-5: PROCEDURE: The erection of a model home(s' within all residential districts, which may include a temporary real estate office(s), shall ;3q~Jire an administrative permit, as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator. 11-27-7: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A. Model homes and model homes with temporary real estate offices shall be allowed in all residential zoning districts in which they are located and shall be utilized . 27-1 . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Dave Olson, Community Development Director Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager \CD FROM: SUBJECT: HPC Heritage Landmark Process DATE: September 7, 2000 Attached is the approved Council agenda item inviting City Council to the HPC's meeting on October 19, 2000. I have also enclosed background material giving additional information for registering Heritage Landmarks in Farmington. Please invite the Planning Commission and Housing and Redevelopment Authority to the meeting of October 19,2000, 7:00 P.M. Their input is very important to this process. . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator~ Karen Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager FROM: SUBJECT: HPC Heritage Landmark Registration Process - Meeting Invitation DATE: September 5, 2000 INTRODUCTION In 1999 the City of Farmington applied for a Federal Grant to assemble information necessary to register five local buildings as Farmington Heritage Landmarks. The Farmington Heritage Preservation Commission, with the approval of City Council, selected five buildings from its inventory of locally significant historic properties. DISCUSSION Heritage Landmark designation is a form of overlay zoning that helps the City to safeguard its unique and irreplaceable historic buildings. In accordance with City Code, whenever a designated building is threatened by demolition or new construction, no city permit can be issued without first giving the HPC an opportunity to comment on the project. The Heritage.Landmark program is an important component of the City's Comprehensive Plan because it establishes priorities for dealing with historic resources. The chief purpose of the Heritage Landmark designation is to provide a basis for land use decisions. Heritage Landmark reports have been prepared on the Lyric Theater, Hamilton Clay residence, Fletcher Block building, Farmington State Bank building and the Masonic Temple. With these reports in hand, the HPC is inviting the property owners, City Council members, Planning Commission, Housing and Redevelopment Commission, the public and City Staff to an informational meeting to determine the order in which individual buildings will be nominated. Public Hearings will be scheduled and the final designation of the first building will be made early in the year of 2001. ACTION REQUIRED HPC member George Flynn will be at the meeting to extend an invitation to City Council and the appropriate staff to attend the October 19, 2000 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting to determine the order of nomination and review the process to be used. Respectfully submitted, ~~ . Karen Finstuen Administrative Services Manager Cc: Heritage Preservation Commission Dave Olson - Housing and Redevelopment Authority Lee Smick - Planning Commission Robert Vogel File . . . . . Respectfully submitted, ~~ Karen Finstuen Administrative Services Manager Cc: Heritage Preservation Commission Dave Olson - Housing and Redevelopment Authority Lee Smick - Planning Commission Robert Vogel File , .. . . . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LOCAL REGISTRATION PROJECT What is the Local Registration Project? In 1999, the City of Farmington received a Federal grant to assemble the information necessary to register five local buildings as Farmington Heritage Landmarks. The grant funds were used to hire a historic preservation planning consultant to prepare a series of nomination documents, called Heritage Landmark Reports, that demonstrate how each building meets the Heritage Landmark eligibility criteria contained in the City's historic preservation ordinance. The Farmington Heritage Preservation Commission, with the approval of the City Council, selected the five buildings from its inventory of locally significant historic properties. The grant-funded portion of the Local Registration Project was completed in July, 2000. Why designate these buildings as heritage landmarks? Farmington has a rich and diverse inventory of historic architectural resources, ranging from two-story brick storefronts to picturesque Victorian cottages. Since 1995, the Heritage Preservation Commission has been conducting a systematic study to identify and gather information on different neighborhoods and building types. While this data collection effort is only about 25% completed, it has been possible to select individual properties that meet the Heritage Landmark eligibility criteria. Because of time and grant funding limits, the Commission selected five buildings for the study. The ,Farmington State Bank, Masonic Temple, Fletcher Building, and Lyric Theater were chosen because of their considerable potential for rehabilitation and because of the importance of preserving historic commercial buildings in the downtown business district. The Ham Clay House was added to the list because the Commission believed it was prudent to demonstrate the usefulness of designating private homes as landmarks in Farmington's older residential neighborhoods. What is a Farmington Heritage Landmark? Heritage Landmark designation is a form of overlay zoning that helps the City to safeguard its unique and irreplaceable historic buildings. It is essentially the local government equivalent of the National Register of Historic Places. Properties that are designated Heritage Landmarks must possess historic significance and retain historic , integrity of those features necessary to convey their significance - in other words, to qualify for landmark status, a building has to be demonstrably important and in good enough condition to be considered worthy of preservation. The City Code and the Comprehensive Plan describe the criteria used to determine landmark eligibility and the policies designed to implement the City's preservation goals. ,"""'" Why does the City need to designate Heritage Landmarks? . Historic buildings and archeological sites represent a set of scarce, non-renewable community resources that contribute significantly to the quality of life in Farmington. To make effective use of these resources, to respect their value and extend their useful lives, the City has integrated historic preservation into its overall planning for community development. By ordinance, whenever a designated Farmington Heritage Landmark is threatened by demolition or new construction, no city permit can be issued without first giving the Heritage Preservation Commission an opportunity to comment on the project. The Heritage Landmark registration program is an important component of the City's Comprehensive Plan because it establishes priorities for dealing with historic resources within the framework of zoning, code enforcement, economic development, and neighborhood planning. What is the purpose of the Heritage Landmark Report? The report is used to document buildings that are eligible for nomination as Farmington Heritage Landmarks. One report is prepared for each property being considered for nomination. Using written information, photographs, and maps the report identifies and locates the historic building, explains how it meets one or more of the Farmington Heritage Landmark eligibility criteria, and makes the case for its historic significance and integrity. The report is an important tool for preserving historic properties because it describes the architectural features that need to be preserved and puts forward the rationale behind the City's decision to create a Heritage Landmark. Once a building is . designated a Heritage Landmark, the report becomes a part of the official record and is used to guide future decisions made by City officials. Is the Heritage Landmark Report a complete history of a particular building? It is fair to say that the report for each building contains only that information which is necessary to make a determination of Heritage Landmark eligibility. The reports are not intended to be complete, fully documented, comprehensive histories of historic places: rather, they present a concise synthesis of data that has been thoroughly vetted for its reliability, that address specific information requirements contained in the City Code, and that provide decision makers with an understanding of what needs to be protected and why. Obviously, some buildings have accumulated an impressive amount of historical lore that is worth preserving in their own right - however, the chiefpurpose of Heritage Landmark designation is to provide a basis for land use decisions, not educating the public about historic events, therefore some readers may fmd the reports wanting in that respect. How is a building designated a Heritage Landmark? Historic buildings are designated Farmington Heritage Landmarks through nomination by the Heritage Preservation Commission, a seven-member citizen advisory panel. Potential Heritage Landmarks are reviewed against the ordinance criteria with the help of the . . City's Historic Preservation Planning Consultant, who is a professional historian with expertise in architectural history and preservation planning. After meeting with the property owner and holding a public hearing, the Preservation Commission forwards its recommendation to the City Council, which makes the final determination of eligibility. Buildings are formally designated as Heritage Landmarks by City Council resolution. Who benefits from Heritage Landmark designation? Everyone. Historic buildings give Farmington much of its special character and represent an important investment in the quality of life in urban and suburban neighborhoods. Wise use of historic resources helps the community to enhance its cultural, aesthetic, and economic development resources. In purely economic terms, maintaining and rehabilitating older buildings saves energy, time, money, and raw materials. Preserved and protected historic properties also acquire prestige and distinction that is often reflected in higher resale value. What happens next? . With the Heritage Landmark Reports in hand, the Heritage Preservation Commission will determine the order in which individual buildings will be nominated. This prioritization process will involve input from property owners, other City boards and commissions, historical organizations, and the general public. For more information about the Local Registration Project and the Farmington Heritage Landmark program, contact: Farmington Heritage Preservation Commission Karen M. Finstuen, Administrative Services Manager Farmington City Hall 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 Tel. (651) 463-1802 Internet kfinstuen@ci.farmington.mn.us Robert C. Vogel & Associates Historians, Archeologists and Preservation Planners 216 Cleveland Avenue S. W. New Brighton, MN 55112 Tel. (651) 604-0175 Internet vogelO 14@tc.umn.edu . . . . BACKGROUND INFORMATION FARMINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT FARMINGTON HERITAGE LANDMARK EVALUATION AND REGISTRATION PROCESS I. EVALUATION Evaluation applies defined criteria of historical, architectural, archeological and cultural significance to determine whether a property is eligible for designation as a Farmington Heritage Landmark. Generally, to be considered significant (and therefore worthy of preservation) a propcI1y must meet at least one of the following criteria: (a) association with an important historical event or pattern of events; (b) association with important people; (c) be representative of a style or period of architecture, or the work of an important architect or builder; (d) contain infom1ation of value in answering questions important to prehistory or history. Evaluation applies the eligibility criteria within the framework of a property's historic context. Several local historic contexts (themes) have been delineated as part of the planning process. Some of the more important contexts are discussed below: Properties Associated with Downtown Farmington Fatmington was founded in 1865 as a trade center and its central place functions developed rapidly. This historic context focuses on the buildings, sites, and streetscapes that give downtown Fannington its defining historic character and sense of place. The architecture of the downtown area reflects regional and local patterns of economic development, changing building styles and construction technologies, and social and cultural change. Individual buildings document the histories of locally significant business, civic and social organizations. Surveys of the downtown area began in 1996. Examples of significant downtown properties include the Exchange Bank Building, 344 3rd St.; the Farmington State Bank Building, 320 3rd St.; the Masonic Temple, 324-328 3rd St.; the Fletcher Building, 344 3rd St.; and the Lyric Theater Building, 314 Oak St. Properties Associated with Residential Neighborhoods This historic context is focused on social and architectural history themes represented by historic properties found in Farmington's residential districts. Individual hOllses, outbuildings, and streetscapes document the histories of families, neighborhoods and the community as a whole and give each part of the city its unique sense of time and place. The most important architecture history themes are those represented by well preserved examples of Late Victorian, Eclectic and late 19th and 20th century vemacular houses. Examples of significant historic properties include . the houses at 408 Oak St., 421 Oak St., 509 Oak St., 520 Oak St., 521 Oak St., 612 Oak St., 621 Oak St., 409 Spruce St., and 500 Spruce St. Properties Associated with Commerce and Industry Functionally, Farmington was the first link between the agricultural hinterland of Dakota County and the world market. Agricultural product processing, storage and shipping were the oldest industries in town, and for a number of years Farmington flourished as a grain market and shipping point. Between 1866 and 1950, the village became a trading and banking center, with commercial activity dominated by small-scale family-owned businesses providing goods and services to rural customers and the villagers themselves. Farmington's manufacturing sector was modest before 1900; 20th century industries were more diversified. Intensive thematic surveys are planned to identify and evaluate individual stores, shops, mills, and factories. Evaluation Goals: . All historic properties identified by survey are evaluated by the HPC and its staff to determine their eligibility for registration as Farmington Heritage Landmarks. Evaluation Policies: . In evaluating the significance of any historic property, the HPC shall apply the criteria for eligibility for designation as a Farmington Heritage Landmark or the National Register of Historic Places. . . In determining whether or not a property is eligible for heritage landmark designation, its age or date of construction shall not be the primary factor in assessing its historic preservation value. . The HPC shall issue a written finding of significance for each property that is determined eligible for designation as a heritage landmark. II. REGISTRATION For preservation purposes, the city council formally recognizes properties of historical and architectural importance through the process called registration. Historic districts, buildings, sites, and objects are all property types that can be designated Farmington Heritage Landmarks. Registration Goals: . All historic properties which have been evaluated as significant are registered as Farmington Heritage Landmarks, with the appropriate studies conducted and public hearings held. . .. . . . Registration Policies: . Information on all historic properties nominated for registration as Farmington Heritage Landmarks shall be made available to the public in advance of any public meeting at which the nomination is to be discussed. . Prior to City Council action designating a Farmington Heritage Landmark, a preservation planning report will be prepared which summarizes the registration documentation and recommends a preservation concept plan. . Information about Farmington Heritage Landmarks shall be made available to the general public. . The locations of Farmington Heritage Landmarks shall be noted on the official zoning map of the City. . . . Minutes Heritage Preservation Commission July 20, 2000 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bev Marben at 7:00 P.M. Members present: Chairperson Marben. Members Flynn, Strachan, Leifheit, Tharaldson, Preece. Absent: Thelen. Also present: Robert Vogel and Jeanne Stanek. 2. APPROVE AGENDA No changes were made. 3. APPROVE MINUTES This action was not necessary since the "minutes" taken at the May 18th walking tour were rather a record of notes since this was not an official meeting (quorwn was not present). 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE 5. REPORTS - NONE 6. PROJECT UPDATE -CLG GRANT The grant application will be prepared and funds will be requested for the task of documenting and designating five properties as Historic Heritage Landmarks. The City anticipates receiving this grant for the year 2001. 7. FARMINGTON HERITAGE LANDMARK REGISTRATION PROCESS Robert Vogel circulated documentation on five downtown structures that will be considered for Heritage Landmark Designation: . Fletcher Block, 345 3rd Si!eet . Lyric Theater, 3140ak Street . Farmington State Bank Building, 320 3rd Street . Masonic Temple Building, 324-328 3rd Street . Hamilton Clay House, 621 Oak Street These structures along with three others, Exchange Bank - 344 3rd Street, D.F. Akin House - 19185 Akin Rd., and Church of the Advent- 412 Oak Street, which are already on the National Historic Register, have been approved by the City Council as meeting the eligibility criteria for future designation as landmarks. This act starts the process that will outline this committee's work for the next two to three years. Vogel asked that HPC members take home the documentation, study it, note what is not clear, and bring notes and questions to the next meeting. The first property to be designated shall be chosen at the next meeting. An efficient process will have to be . developed in working with the Planning Commission in HPC matters that involve re- zoning, which is basically what is necessary in this designation process. Public hearings are required so that property owners and their neighbors can give their input to the re-zoning of a parcel. Ultimately, restrictions can be attached to designated properties that would regulate the demolition, new construction, moving and development projects pertaining to such properties. Designated historic sites do not have to follow building codes to the letter so that they can retain their authenticity. After all the proper foundation has been laid for designation, the fmal say is handed off to the City Council. A Resolution, placement on the City's zoning map, and a record on the deed at the County Courthouse, finalizes the process. The October meeting will be devoted to walking through the process so that the first designated property can be achieved by January 2001, and the second one in May 2001. 8. NEW BUSINESS - PRESERVATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OPTIONS FOR HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDINGS The St. Michael's Church property at 412 Spruce Street has been and will continue to be a parcel of interest to developers. It is in a very prime location with the church being an historic structure built in 1913, and it would be prudent for the HPC to be involved in all of the discussions when proposals come in for the development of this property. City Council could authorize the formation of a reuse study team that could consist of a banker, building code official, architect, realtor, and community development director to provide the climate for brainstorming and allow the voicing . of opinions from the community in the reuse of this property. Vogel gave examples of how this has worked in other communities and how outcomes have benefited the whole community. MOTION by Harbee Tharaldson, second by Bev Preece to recommend to the City Council that a Preservation and Adaptive Reuse Study Team be appointed to discuss the future of the north half of Block 12, and the old church structure at 412 Spruce Street. APIF, motion carried. 9. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jeanne Stanek Secretary ) . . . . designated shall be chosen at the next meeting. An efficient process will have to be developed in working with the Planning Commission in HPC matters that involve re- zoning, which is basically what is necessary in this designation process. Public hearings are required so that property owners and their neighbors can give their input to the re-zoning of a parcel. Ultimately, restrictions can be attached to designated properties that would regulate the demolition, new construction, moving and development projects pertaining to such properties. Designated historic sites do not have to follow building codes to the letter so that they can retain their authenticity. After all the proper foundation has been laid for designation, the final say is handed off to the City Council. A Resolution, placement on the City's zoning map, and a record on the deed at the County Courthouse, finalizes the process. The October meeting will be devoted to walking through the process so that the first designated property can be achieved by January 2001, and the second one in May 2001. 8. NEW BUSINESS - PRESERVATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OPTIONS FOR HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDINGS The St. Michael's Church property at 412 Spruce Street has been and will continue to be a parcel of interest to developers. It is in a very prime location with the church being an historic structure built in 1913, and it would be prudent for the HPC to be involved in all of the discussions when proposals come in for the development of this property. City Council could authorize the formation of a reuse study team that could consist of a banker, building code official, architect, realtor, and community development director to provide the climate for brainstorming and allow the voicing of opinions from the community in the reuse of this property. Vogel gave examples of how this has worked in other communities and how outcomes have benefited the whole community. MOTION by Harbee Tharaldson, second by Bev Preece to recommend to the City Council that a Preservation and Adaptive Reuse Study Team be appointed to discuss the future of the north half of Block 12, and the old church structure at 412 Spruce Street. APIF, motion carried. 9. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jeanne Stanek Secretary . . . MINUTES HERIT AGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST 17,2000 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Marben at 7:00 P.M. Present: Marben, Flynn, Preece and Tharaldson Absent: Leifheit, Strachan, Thelen Also present: Robert Vogel and Karen Finstuen 2. APPROVE AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 3. APPROVE MINUTES MOTION by Tharaldson, second by Preece to approve the minutes of July 20, 2000 as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 5. REPORTS - None 6. PROJECT UPDATE - Federal Grant money will be used to prepare documents to register five buildings as Heritage Landmarks. Heritage Landmark designation is a form of overlay zoning that helps the City to safeguard its unique and irreplaceable historic buildings. It is the local government equivalent of the National Register of Historic Places. Wise use of historic resources helps the community to enhance its cultural, aesthetic, and economic development resources. Preserved and protected historic properties also acquire prestige and distinction that is often reflected in higher resale values. The Commission reviewed the report documents of the five properties. 7. NOMINATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AS FARMINGTON LANDMARKS Reports will be sent to the property owners and an invitation to attend the October 19,2000 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. The City Council, Planning Commission and HRA will also be invited to attend this informational meeting at which time a prioritization process will determine which individual building will be nominated. MOTION by Tharaldson, second by Flynn to proceed with the process of designating Heritage Landmarks in the following order: . Lyric Theater, 314 Oak Street . Hamilton Clay House, 621 Oak Street . Fletcher Block, 345 3rd Street . Farmington State Bank Building, 320 3rd Street . Masonic Temple Building, 324-328 3rd Street APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. NEW BUSINESS - Chairperson Bev Marben and Planner Lee Smick will attend the Historic Preservation Fall Conference, September 28-29,2000 in Winona. 9. ADJOURN -Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen Finstuen Administrative Services Manager ~ " \l ~ . . ~ .