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1.
CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
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Apnlll, 2000 at 7:00P.M.
CouDcil Chamb,ers
325 Oak Street
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a)
March 14,2000
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 PM
a) East Farmington Preliminary & Final Plat (continued)
Applicant: Sienna Corporation
4. DISCUSSION
a)
Metropolitan Council Approval of the Fanpington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update
b) Sensible Land Use Coalition Seminar~.ApriJ 26, 2000
5. ADJOURN
Planning Chair:
Planning
Commissioners:
City Staff:
Dirk Itotty
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Todd Larson, Chaz Johnson, Ben Barker, Dan Privette
David L. Olson, Community Development Director
Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator
Michael Schultz, Associate Planner
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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:
City Planning Commission
FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
DATE:
April 11, 2000
SUBJECT:
East Farmington 7th Addition Preliminary and Final Plat
INTRODUCTION,
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This public hearing is a continuation of the meeting held on March 14, 2000. At the meeting
there were a number of unresolved issues necessitating the need for a continuance by the
Planning Commission. The issues included concerns about eliminating the existing storm
drainage ditch, vacating the easement for the existing storm drainage ditch and resolving the
right-of-way easement issue on 11th Street.
DISCUSSION
The 7th Addition proposes the continuation ofthe East Farmington PUD that includes sixty-eight
(68) single-family lots. The 7th Addition is the final phase of the East Farmington PUD originally
approved in 1993. The proposed total number of single-family homes and multi-family homes in
the East Farmington development is 472 and 16 respectively compared to 452 single-family units
and 129 multi-family units in the original Schematic PUD Plan.
At the March 14,2000 meeting, Mr. Rod Hardy from Sienna Corporation met all of the requests
that the Henderson Addition residents proposed as concerns at the February 22, 2000
Neighborhood meeting.
The following is a list of concerns that Sienna Corporation agreed to meet at the March 14,2000
Planning Commission meeting::
1. The developer proposes 7 lots along 11 th Street rather than the 11 lots previously proposed.
This will allow the lot lines between the East Farmington addition to line up more closely
with the existing lots in the Henderson addition.
2. The developer will install landscaping along the rear lot line of the 7 lots in the East
Farmington 7th Addition in order to selectively screen the Henderson Addition.
Elimination of the Existing Storm Drainage Ditch
. At the March 14,2000 meeting, residents raised issues regarding the elimination of the existing
storm drainage ditch that directs water from the Henderson Addition to the east. The residents
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were concerned that elimination of the drainage ditch and installation of a storm sewer pipe
would impede the flow of ground water in the area and cause water problems in their basements.
In response to this concern, the Engineering staff has reviewed the issue with the Developer's
engineer. The Developer's engineer has proposed to install perforated storm sewer pipe along the
easterly edge of the project to help facilitate the conveyance of ground water should it rise to the
level of the pipe to the Prairie Waterway.
Engineering staff has met with one of the concerned residents regarding this proposal and a
representative of the Engineering staff will be present at the April 11, 2000 meeting.
Vacation of Storm Drainage Easement
The Developer has determined that an existing 20- foot wide storm drainage easement running
east/west in Lot 5, Block 3 of the 7th Addition needs to be vacated and the 36-inch pipe removed
and relocated. The public hearing for the vacation is scheduled for April 17, 2000. However, the
existing storm drainage ditch falls within the right-of-way of Hickory Street, therefore that
portion of the drainage system is not required to be vacated. Staff recommends that the
preliminary and final plat approval be contingent upon City Council approval of the vacation of
the storm drainage easement in Lot 5, Block 3 of the East Farmington 7th Addition.
]]Ih Street Right-of Way Easement Issue - John & Geraldine Jolley - ]004 Maple Street-
At the March 14, 2000 meeting, the issue of the 11th Street right-of-way was discussed.
Currently, 15 feet of the Jolley property at 1004 Maple Street is within the existing right-of-way
of 11 th Street.
The Jolley property consists of approximately 16,300 square feet. The Developer has proposed to
make a land swap with the needed right-of-way acreage on the east of the Jolley property and
provide an additiona135 feet to the Jolley's southern property line as stated in the March 8,2000
letter from the Developer
The Developer also proposes to remove or relocate buildings within the proposed right-of-way
for other locations on the Jolley's property, remove or relocate or reinstall the trees within the
right-of-way, and credit the Jolleys' with cash to install plantings or a fence on their property.
Mr. and Mrs. Jolley will meet with Mr. Hardy on Saturday, April 8, 2000 to discuss the details of
Mr. Hardy's offer. City staff will inform the Planning Commission concerning the outcome of
this meeting on April II, 2000.
The Engineering Division has reviewed the proposed plat and has recommended that the
preliminary and final plat for the East Farmington 7th Addition be approved contingent upon the
attached requirements from Lee Mann, Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
ACTION REQUESTED
Recommend approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of East Farmington 7th Addition
contingent on the approval by the City Council of the vacation of the storm drainage easement
and requirements outlined by the Engineering Division and forward the recommendations to the
City Council.
. Respectfully submitted,
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
cc: Rod Hardy, Sienna Corporation
Jim Sturm, James R. Hill
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Lee Smick
Planning Coordinator
FROM:
Dave Sanocki
Engineering Division
SUBLECT: East Farmington 7th Addition final Plat Review
DATE:
April 7, 2000
Engineering staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for the East Farmington 7th
Addition and have the following comments:
1. A signed agreement between Sienna Corporation and Mr. and Mrs. Jolly (1004 Maple
Street) will need to be submitted to the City for property transfer. Recorded
documents must be prepared and submitted to the City.
2. Existing utility easement must be vacated on Lot 5 Block 3. Recorded documents
must be prepared and submitted to the City.
3. The Outlot south of Outlot f should be labeled on the plat.
If you have any questions regarding this memo feel free to discuss them with me.
ReS~RL/
Dave Sanocki
Engineering Division
Cc: Lee Mann, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Jerry Auge, Assistant City Engineer
Dave Olson, Community Development
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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:
City Planning Commission
FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
DATE:
April 11, 2000
SUBJECT:
Metropolitan Council Approval of the Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan
Update
INTRODUCTION
The Metropolitan Council approved the Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update on March
22,2000.
DISCUSSION
The attached information is the Executive Summary of the City's Comprehensive Plan prepared
by the Metropolitan Council's staff. Recommendations to the approval of the plan include the
following:
1. That the City of Farmington can put its 2000 Comprehensive Plan into effect and no plan
modifications are required.
2. Farmington must report to the Council annually on its use of the undesignated MUSA
reserve. The reporting shall include a map that identifies the location and extent of each
development added to the MUSA and identify the following: project name, type of land use,
gross acres, net acres and units per acre (net density).
The Planning Division proposes to incorporate the requested revisions into the Comprehensive
Plan within the next few weeks and prepare the document for final printing. An executive
summary of the Comprehensive Plan will also be prepared.
The Planning Division will review the attached letter dated March 24, 2000 from Ted Mondale
and the Executive Summary at the April 11, 2000 Planning Commission meeting.
ACTION REOUESTED
Review the attached letter and Executive Summary concerning the approval of the Farmington
2020 Comprehensive Plan.
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
W Metropolitan Council
~ Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
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March 24, 2000
Gerald Ristow, Mayor
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024-1374
RE: City of Farmington Comprehensive Plan
Metropolitan Council District 16 (John Conzemius, Council member, 507-263-2545)
Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 18022-1
Dear Mayor Ristow:
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I am pleased to inform you that at its meeting on March 22, 2000, the Metropolitan Council reviewed The City
of Farmington Comprehensive Plan and made the determination that the city can put its plan into effect and
no plan modifications are required. I have enclosed a copy of the Council's review report for your records.
Please pay special attention to the Council's recommendations found on the last page of the enclosed review
report.
The Council considers The City of Farmington Comprehensive Plan an outstanding example of local
- regional cooperation, and commends you, the city council, planning commission and staff for your
excellent work. We look forward to continued close cooperation with the city as you work to
implement your updated plan.
The Council strongly encourages the city to continue to work with Dakota County Highway ,
Department, Lakeville and Empire Township to decide the best locations for new road extensions to
connect developing areas of Farmington with Highway 3, and on matters related to land use, .
schools, public facilities and other cooperative planning opportunities.
The Metropolitan Land Planning Act requires communities to adopt their comprehensive plans within nine
months of final action by the Council. Please send us three copie~ of your final plan once it is .adopted and
reprinted. unless there are no changes in the draft copies thal the Council reviewed. If there are no changes,
please note that in a letter. In addition, please send us certification, such as a resolution or meeting minutes,
of city council action adopting the plan, and one copy of any ordinances or regulations adopted by the city
council to implement the comprehensive plan. We request this information so that we have current, accurate
information for your community on file. Please send all requested materials directly to Linda Milashius,
Refer Coordinator, at this address.
cc:
John Erar, City Administrator, City of Farmington
David Olson, Community Development Director, City of Farmington
Lee Smick, City Planner, City of Farmington
John Conzemius, Metropolitan Council District 16
Thomas McElveen, Director, Community Development Division
Eli Cooper, Director, Planning and Growth Management Department
Richard Thompson, Supervisor, Planning and Growth Management Department
Referral File
Jim Uttley, AICP, Principal Reviewer, Planning and Growth Management Department
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St. Paul. Minnesota 55101-1626
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April 3, 2000
John Erar
City Administrator
City of Farmington
325 Oak St.
Farmington, MN 55024
RE: Land Supply Within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area
Dear Mr. Erar:
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The Metropolitan Council has been asked to clarify its policies regarding land supply and staging
within the identified 2010 and 2020 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundaries. The
Council required communities served by regional systems to identify five-year staging areas in
their comprehensive plans. The Council has been informed that communities have interpreted
this five-year urban staging plan requirement as a change in regional policies. The five-year
staging plan is used by the Council to undertake its facilities planning for regional services. After
comprehensive plans are reviewed, the Council permits communities to develop anywhere within
the 2010 MUS A, as long as the development is contiguous and there is adequate regional system
capacity.
At its meeting on March 22, 2000, the Council reaffirmed its policies regarding land supply and
staging within the identified 2010 MUSA: once a community's plan is reviewed and allowed to
be put into effect, the community may develop the land within the agreed to 2010 MUSA
boundary, unless there are short-term constraints in any of the Council's regional systems.
Please be advised that there are regional sewer system capacity limitations associated with your
community's 2020 comprehensive plan. Therefore, a plan amendment will need to be submitted
to the Council before any development occurs within the 2005-2010 staging area. If you have
any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 651/602-1306.
Sincerely,
~.si:r
Director
Community Development Division
cc: John Conzemius, Metropolitan Council District 16
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S1. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626
(651) 602,1000
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R Regional Growth Policy Committee
Meetin date' March 22 2000
Executive Summary
Agenda Item: 2000-110
ADVISOR Y
INFORMA TION
Date: March 15 2000
Subject: Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update --Referral File No.18022~1
District(s), Member(s): Metropolitan Council District 16 (John Conzemius, 507-263-2545)
PolicylLegal Reference: Minn. Stat. ~ 473.864, Subd. 2 and ~ 473.175, Subd. 1
StaffPrepared/Presented: James Uttley, AICP, Principal Reviewer (651-602-1361); Eli Cooper,
Director, Planning and Growth Management Department (651-602-1521);
Thomas McElveen, Director, Community Development Division (651-602-
1306)
Division/Department: Community Development/Planning and Growth Management
Proposed Action/Motion
That the Metropolitan Council adopt the attached Review Record and recommendation.
Issues
Should the Council permit the city to place its plan into effect even though it has forecasts higher (275 households)
than the Council's? Is the city protecting lands not currently in the MUSA for future urban development?
Overview and Funding
Farmington is ranked 16th in anticipated growth to 2020. In 1998, Farmington had 10,563 people in 3,656
households, and in 1997, it had an estimated 3,412jobs. Farmington is a Livable Communities Act (LCA)
participant. The Regional Growth Strategy identifies the city of Farmington as partially within the existing 2000
Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) with the remainder ofthe city designated as urban reserve. The original
city center is located west of State Trunk Highway (5TH) 3 and north of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50.
Development has moved east of STH 3 and south of CSAH 50 over the years. More recently, a second urban node
has developed on the north end of the community on both sides of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31). This second urban
development node has occurred because of intervening wetlands and floodplains of the Vermillion River.
Farmington's plan is consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy and the city's forecasts are slightly higher, but
consistent, with Council forecasts. The city anticipates expanding the city limits by annexing lands covered in an
Orderly Annexation agreement with Empire Township. The annexation will add 989 acres to the city by 2020.
Densities in new residential developments are proposed to average 3.4 units per acre. The plan proposes to use
undesignated MUSA reserve (floating MUSA), which will incrementally add 1,620 acres (including the annexation
area) to its existing MUSA by 2020. The city does not allow rural development on lands designated for future urban
uses and protects those lands with one unit per 40 acres zoning.
Farmington's plan is in conformity with the regional system plans for aviation, recreation open space, transportation
and wastewater services. Staff recommends that the Council permit the Farmington 2020 comprehensive plan
update to be put into effect as proposed and that no plan modification be required. City officials and city staff
should be commended for their cooperation and excellence in their planning effort,
In December 1998, the Council provided the city with a plann ing assistance grant for $12,090 to help underwrite
some of the city's costs of updating its comprehensive plan,
LINKAGE TO COUNCIL STRATEGIES
Iii Infrastructure: There are adequate capacities to accommodate the planned growth in Farmington through
2005, at which time expansion of the Empire WWTP is proposed to be in place.
o Quality of life: City has well defined central business district and unique image that contributes to a sense
of place, which is a fundamental attribute of neo-traditional and smart growth planning.
o Communication/constituency building: Would help to contain sprawl as proposed.
Iii AIi nment: Linka es to Dakota Coun for hi hwa 's.
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REVIEW OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
BACKGROUND
The city of Farmington is a fast growing suburban edge-city located in central Dakota County,
immediately east of Lakeville and south of Apple Valley and Rosemount. The city is 7,886 acres (12
square miles) in area. In 1998, Farmington had 10,563 people in 3,656 households, and in 1997 it had an
estimated 3,412jobs, According to Council forecasts, Farmington should plan to accommodate 26,100
people in 9,400 households and 6,600 jobs by 2020. It ranks 16th among communities in the region in
forecasted household growth for the period 2000 to 2020. In 1998, the Council approved an expansion,of
Farmington's MUSA, which added 1,109 total acres (824 developable acres) to the city's MUSA. The
city's 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update establishes policies to guide growth to the year 2020 and replaces
the former comprehensive plan, adopted in 1982.
AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW
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The Metropolitan Land Use Planning Act requires local units of government to submit comprehensive,
plans and plan amendments to the Council for review and comment (MN. Stat. 9473,864, Subd. 2), nle
Council reviews the plans to determine their conformity with metropolitan system plans, apparent
consistency with other adopted plans of the Council, and compatibility with the plans of other local
jurisdictions in the Metropolitan Area, The Council may require a local governmental unit to modify any
comprehensive plan or part thereof, which may have a substantial impact on or contain a substantial
departure from metropolitan system plans (Minn, Stat. S 473.175, Subd. 1).
PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The Council reviewed the former comprehensive plan in 1982 and since that time has reviewed 2 I plan
amendments including a 1998 plan amendment that expanded the city's MUSA by 1,109 acres, In
December 1998, the Council provided the city with a planning assistance grant for $12,090 to help
underwrite some of the city's costs of updating its comprehensive plan, In addition, the Council awarded
$85,030 to the city in December 1999 as a Tax Base Revitalization Account grant for remediation of the
former Elm Park Landfill.
ANALYSIS
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Staff reviewed the plan update for conformity with regional system plans for aviation, recreation open
space, transportation and wastewater services, for consistency with the Regional Blueprint and other
chapters of the Metropolitan Development Guide, and for compatibility with the plans of adjacent
governmental units and school districts, Materials received for review included:
Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update, undated
Farmington Water Supply and Distribution Plan, March 1997
Farmington Surface Water Management Plan, September 1997
Farmington Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan, May 1996
Farmington Capital Improvement Plan, 1999-2003
. Comments from Dakota County, dated June 15, 1999 and Farmington internal staff response to those
comments, dated July 7, 1999 and formal response, dated July 22, 1999
. Comments from city of Lakeville, dated June 15, 1999 and Farmington internal staff response to
those comments, dated July 7, 1999 and formal response, dated July 22, 1999
. Letter dated August 5, 1999 from Farmington to Linda Milashius submitting Information Summary,
received Aug. 6, 1999
. Map entitled "MCES Sewer Interceptor Sewer Areas & Connection Points, Map} O,}," undated
(color)
. Map entitled "Farmington Area T AZs - 1990 System," undated (color)
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. Copy of letter to Dean Johnson re: Empire Township Comprehensive Plan from Farmington, dated
Aug. 30, 1999
. Letter from Farmington, dated November 4, 1999 to Patrick Peters re: Council staff visit of 10/28/99
. Copy of letter from Farmington, dated May 4, 1998 to Robert Paddock re: T AZ boundaries &
numbers (showing 1998,2000,2010 and 2020 population, households, total and retail employment
for T AZ 170, 171 and 172 with 170 expanded)
. Copy of T AZ table showing same as above but with 1990 instead of 1998, information source
unknown, undated
. Copy of 6-page FAX sent on June 17, 1999 from Farmington to Carl Schenk conveying Lakeville's
comments on Farmington's plan and two tables of sewer flows (tables 10.4 and 10.5)
. Copy of 2-page FAX sent on November 23, 1999 from Farmington to Patrick Peters re: Farmington
population and household numbers
. Map 3.1, entitled "2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, City of Farmington, II dated 2-18-99
. Letter from Farmington, dated December 17, 1999, re: Response to the Metropolitan Council's
comments -- Farmington Comprehensive Plan (Received 12/20/99)
. Letter from Farmington. dated February 25,2000, re: Response to Metropolitan Council's Executive
Summary containing revised employment forecast, sewer flow tables and water supply data
REGIONAL BLUEPRINT (Jim Uttley, AICP, Planning & Growth Management, 651-602-1361)
The Regional Growth Strategy identifies the city of Farmington as a rapidly growing suburban-edge
community with two separate areas of the city designated Urban Area (inside the existing 2000 MUSA).
One area is the central core of the city with its central business district and the other is located in the
northern part of the city contiguous with the east arm of Lakeville. The remainder of Farmington is
shown as Urban Reserve with portions shown as Illustrative 2020 MUSA on the Regional Growth
Strategy map. In this situation, a city is expected to plan to accommodate Council forecasted growth in
its existing and expanded MUSA with densities of at least three units per developable acre, which the city
proposes to do. Those urban reserve areas not planned for urbanization before 2020 should be planned to
protect existing agricultural uses and to limit nonfarm residential uses to one unit per 40 acres, which the
city also proposes to do, Farmington has some significant constraints on future development with large
tracts ofland in wetlands and floodplain. Much of western Farmington is presently in agricultural use and
is planned as undeveloped "urban reserve" through 2020.
Farmington's 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update proposes 400 more households by 2010 and 275 more
households by 2020 than the Council forecasts. The city's employment forecasts, however, are
approximately 1,400 jobs above Council forecasts. The city's jobs are concentrated in and near its
historic central business district and in a newer business park located west of downtown. The plan
focuses on retaining and building upon the city's historic roots. It has a well-defined central business
district and unique image that contributes to a sense of place, which is a fundamental attribute of neo-
traditional and smart growth planning.
ComDarison of City and Council Forecasts
PODulation 1990 1998 2000 2010 2020
Farmington 5,940 10,641 12,460 20,160 27,090
Council 5,940 10,563 12,000 19,000 26,100
Households
Farmington 2,064 3,900 4,450 7,200 9,675
Council 2,064 3,656 4,200 6,800 9,400
EmDlovment 1997
Farmington 2,342 3,625 4,500 6,500 8,000
Council 2,342 3,412 3,700 5,250 6,600
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Land Use and Local Urban Service Area and Development Staging
The existing urbanized portions of Farmington are located in two areas of the city. The original city
center is located west of STH 3 and north of CSAH 50. Development has moved east of STH 3 and south
ofCSAH 50 over the years, More recently, a second urban node has developed on the north end ofthe
community on both sides of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31). This second urban development node has
occurred because of intervening wetlands and floodplain associated with the Vermillion River.
Because of the development constraints imposed by the river and wetlands, future development plans call
for the city to expand easterly into Empire Township. In 1999, the Minnesota Municipal Board approved
an Orderly Annexation agreement (OA) involving 989 acres between Farmington and its easterly
neighbor, Empire Township. The city's comprehensive plan proposes primarily low- and medium-density
residential land uses in the OA area. Development in the area is expected to occur after 2001 when the
existing Agricultural Preserves designation expires. The entire annexation area is owned by the Seed
Family Trust.
LAND USE Existin2 Acres 0/0 2020 Acres 0/0
Agriculture 1,120 14.2
Agriculture Preserve 1,275 16.2
Subtotal - A2riculture 2,395 30.4
Rural Residential (RR) 168 2.1
Urban Reserve inCl. RR 2279 25.7
Low Density Residential 1,016 12.9 1930 21.7
Low Medium Density Res, 472 5,3
Medium Density Residential 388 4.4
High Density Residential 41 0.5 62 0.7
Subtotal - Residential 1,225 15.5 2852 32.1
Commercial 40 0.5 98 1.1
Business Park 176 2.0
Industrial 189 2.4 330 3,7
Public/Semi-Public 304 3.9 447 5.0
Natural Open Space 1,311 16.6
Environmentally Sensitive 1395 15.7
Restricted Development 313 3.5
City Parks and Open Space 430 5.5 275 3.1
Right-of-Way 655 8.3 710 8.0
Total- Developed 6,549 83.0 8875 100,0
Vacant Low Density Residential 800 10,1
Vacant High Density Residential 182 2.3
Subtotal - Vacant Residential 982 12.5
Vacant Commercial 25 0.3
Vacant Industrial 330 4.2
Total- Vacant 1,337 17.0
TOTAL 7,886 100.0 8875 100.0
Seventy-six percent of the city's existing residential development is single-family, some of which --
approximately 87 units -- are in large-lot, rural estate-type development with individual sewage treatment
systems (ISTS), Multiple-family residential uses provide 18 percent of the city's existing housing supply
and occupy approximately 0.5 percent of the land in the community. Farmington's residential growth
since 1995 has been substantially single-family, causing its ratio of single-family to multiple-family to
increase as noted in the table below, The city reports that "most housing constructed in Farmington to
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2010 will be." 54 percent multi-family,. .and 46 percent single-family." This will cause the city's overall
ratio of single-to multi-family to change to 70 percent single-family and 30 percent multi-family as shown
in the following table. Farmington's plan proposes an overall density in new MUSA areas of 3.4 units per
acre and thus meets Council's minimum density standard for developing communities.
Existinl! ProDosed Plan
Housin2 Mix
. Single-family 82 percent 70 percent
. Multiple-family 18 percent 30 percent
Densitv
. Single-family 2.3 units/acre 2.2 units/acre
. Multiple-family 17.5 units/acre 14.0 units/acre
Overall 3.7 units/acre 3.4 units/acre
The plan is consistent with Council household forecasts and the Regional Growth Strategy. The city
anticipates expanding the city limits by annexing lands covered in an OA with Empire Township. The
annexation will add 989 acres to the city by 2020. Densities in new residential developments are
proposed to average 3.4 units per acre. The plan proposes to use undesignated MUSA reserve (floating
MUSA), which will incrementally add 1,620 acres to its existing MUSA by 2020. The remainder of the
city is planned as urban reserve and is expected to continue in active farming through the planning period.
This is fully consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy,
The city has an excellent example ofneo-traditional Smart Growth development that is in its final phase
of build-out. The "East Farmington" development has sidewalks, open waterways, and a density of 5.4
units per acre,
Sub-Regional Analysis
Farmington IS part of a subregion that includes much of northern and central Dakota County, including
the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Empire Township, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville and
Rosemount. The Council has completed its review of the comprehensive plan updates from all of the
cities. In addition, it is in the process of reviewing the Empire Township plan. In the regional context,
Farmington is a relatively high-growth community, but its growth is more modest than its neighboring
cities in the sub-region. Based on its own forecast and approved forecasts in other plans, Farmington will
change from the 11th largest city in Dakota County in 1990 to 10th place by 2020. Regionally, the city's
forecasts rank Farmington 16th among the cities in the region for growth through 2020,
Farmington is the traditional freestanding growth center in this part of Dakota County, and continues to
serve as the focal point for urban-type businesses, retail and industry, Smart growth would encourage
higher density residential development adjacent to the central business district core, regardless of whether
the land is in the city or the urbanizing parts of adjacent townships, The Council should work closely
with the city and its neighboring townships to ensure that smart growth planning goals and policies are
embraced and carried out.
Historic Site Preservation; Solar Access Protection
The Farmington plan contains a 14-page chapter on Historic Preservation that presents a historic "site"
inventory and presents a comprehensive set of historic preservation policies. The plan also addresses
solar access protection as required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLP A).
Plan Implementation
The city will evaluate and update its zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations to eliminate
inconsistencies and to implement the comprehensive plan. The plan includes a Capital Improvement
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Program, which the city calls a Capital Improvement Plan. It meets the requirements of MN Stat.
473.859, Subd. 4 for a five-year CIP by extending from 1999 to 2003.
REGIONAL SYSTEMS
Aviation (Chauncey Case, Transportation and Transit Development, 651-602-1724)
This city's plan adequately addresses the airspace protection requirements and is in conformance with the
Aviation Policy Plan, '
Recreation Open Space (Phyllis Hanson, Planning and Growth Management Department, 651-602-
1566)
Farmington's plan is in conformance with the Regional Recreation Open Space System Plan. The city
has no existing or planned regional recreation open space facilities. Farmington has done an excellent job
of inventorying its parks and open spaces and planning for future parks in the city.
Transportation (Kevin Roggenbuck, Transportation and Transit Development, 651-602-1728)
The transportation element of the Farmington comprehensive plan is in conformance with the
Transportation Policy Plan and addresses all applicable transportation and transit requirements.
The roadway functional classification system depicted in the plan includes several planned or future
minor arterials that are not part of the classification system adopted by the Transportation Advisory
Board. Dakota County is undertaking a study of minor arterial and collector roadway needs in the
Lakeville-Farmington-Rosemount area. It is expected to address the best locations for new road
extensions to connect STH 3 with developing areas to the west in Farmington and Lakeville, It is
appropriate for the Council to wait for the results of this study and consider revising the roadway
functional classification network in this part of the county.
. Wastewater Services (Donald Bluhm, Manager, Municipal Services, MCES, 651-602-1116)
The comprehensive sewer plan element of the Farmington 2020 comprehensive plan is in conformance
with the Wastewater Services Policy Plan of the Council. The city of Farmington has wastewater
services provided via two metropolitan interceptors, 7409 and 7103, Wastewater from the city is treated
at the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Staff has reviewed the Farmington plan as well as
the comprehensive plans for the remaining communities tributary to the Empire WWTP. Based on the
total projected flows from all the tributary communities, the Empire WWTP will need to be expanded by
2005, This date is in conformity with the date that the Council approved in its review of the Apple Valley
Comprehensive Plan in September 1999, The Council will program the needed improvements at the plant
to ensure continued services to the communities,
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OTHER METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE CHAPTERS
Housing (Guy Peterson, Livable Communities Department, 651-602-1418)
The housing element of the Farmington comprehensive plan update is consistent with Council housing
policy and meets the affordable and life-cycle housing requirements of the MLPA.
The housing element includes a data section that examines some characteristics of the city's housing
stock, including age and type of unit, as well as current rental housing vacancy rates and rents. The plan
identifies a number of important housing issues facing the community. They include the need to create a
range of life-cycle housing options given housing preferences and needs at both ends of the age spectrum
in the community, and the city's objective of linking employment and housing with transit-oriented and
pedestrian-friendly development, with the most intense development along major transportation corridors.
The Farmington plan presents a number of housing policies and strategies to support them, including
those that address housing diversification by type, mix and density of development; the application of
residential density standards that will permit more efficient and intense residential land use; housing
maintenance and preservation; housing affordable to people at all income levels and the use of
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development and assistance programs to provide such; and the linkage of commercial and employment
centers to housing, In addition, the plan includes the city's Livable Communities Act (LCA) affordable
and life-cycle housing goals adopted in 1995 and revised in 1998 (see below). The city is a participant in
the Council's LCA program.
Through the additions made to the plan in late 1999, the plan clarifies the role played by the County HRA
in the Dakota County LCA cluster of communities in providing housing development, assistance and
rehabilitation programs in Farmington. It identifies eight specific programs delivered by the HRA,
including homeownership and rental assistance, senior and family housing development and housing
rehabilitation.
Farmimrton City Index Benchmark Goal
Affo rd ability
Ownership 92% 64-85 % 75%
Rental 73% 32-38 % 50%
Life-cvcle
Type (Non-smgle
Family detached) 24% 36-38% 32-36%
Owner/Renter Mix 76/24% 68-70/30-32% 70/30%
Densitv
Single-family 2.I/acre 2,3-2.5/acre 2,2/acre
detached
Multi-family 15/acre 11-14/acre 14/acre
With the clanfying communication received from the city in January 2000 regarding planned and
programmed residential development now under way or anticipated before 2010, it is evident given
permitted residential densities that the city has sufficient land guided to accommodate its affordable and
life-cycle housing goals through 2010.
Water Resources Management
Surface Water Management (Jack Frost, Environmental Planning & Evaluation Dept. 651-602-1078)
Ihe city does have an individual sewage treatment system (ISTS) management program and will be using
the Council's ISIS monitoring and tracking software. John Manke, the city's building inspector, has been
participating in the Council's ISIS tracking and monitoring program. The city has an adopted surface
water management plan as well as an erosion control ordinance, which incorporates Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency Best Management Practices requirements.
Water Supply (Gary Oberts, Environmental Planning & Evaluation Department, 651-602-1079)
The Farmington water supply plan update is well done and raises no major issues.
Compatibility witb Adjacent Jurisdictions and School Districts
The plan was forwarded to the adjacent jurisdictions, Dakota County and Independent School District 192
for review, It received and responded to comments from Dakota County and the city of Lakeville. The
city's plan appears to be compatible with the plans of adjacent local governments,
FARMINGTON 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
1, The Farmington 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act
requirements for 1998 plan updates.
2, The plan is consistent with Council household forecasts and the Regional Growth Strategy. The city
proposes to take 275 additional households by 2020 than the Council forecasts. It also anticipates
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expanding the city limits by annexing lands covered in an Orderly Annexation agreement with
Empire Township. The annexation will add 989 acres to the city by 2020, Densities in new
residential development are proposed to average 3.4 units per acre. The plan proposes to use
undesignated MUSA reserve (floating MUSA), which will incrementally add 1,620 acres to its
existing MUSA by 2020.
3. The plan is in confonnity with the metropolitan system plans for Aviation, Recreation Open Space,
Transportation and Wastewater Services.
4. The housing element of Fannington's comprehensive plan is consistent with regional housing policy.
5. The F annington 2020 comprehensive plan is generally compatible with the plans of adjacent
governmental units and the school districts, However, the city should continue to work with the
Dakota County Highway Department, Lakeville and Empire Township to decide the best location for
new road extensions to connect developing areas of Fannington with STH 3.
6. Fannington is the traditional freestanding growth center in this part of Dakota County, and continues
to serve as the focal point for urban-type businesses, retail and industry. Smart growth would
encourage higher density residential development adjacent to the central business district core,
regardless of whether the land is in the city or the urbanizing parts of adjacent townships. The
Council should work closely with the city and its neighboring townships to ensure that smart growth
planning goals and policies are embraced and carried out.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I. That the city of Fannington can put its 2000 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect and no
plan modifications are required.
2, Fannington must report to the Council annually on its use ofthe undesignated MUSA
reserve, The reporting shall include a map that identifies the location and extent of each
development added to the MUS A and identify the following: project name, type of land use,
gross acres, net acres, units per net acre (net density),
ATTACHMENTS -- Maps
Figure 1 - Location Map, City of Farmington, Dakota County
Figure 2 - Regional Growth Strategy Policy Areas, City of Fannington, Dakota County
Figure 3 - Regional Systems, City of Farmington, Dakota County
Figure 4 - Existing Land Use, August 1998, City of Farmington
Figure 5- Areas of Future Development, City of Fannington
Figure 6 - 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, City of Farmington
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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:
City Planning Commission
FROM:
Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
DATE:
April 11, 2000
SUBJECT:
Sensible Land Use Coalition Seminar
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
Attached is an announcement for a seminar sponsored by the Sensible Land Use Coalition titled
"Regulations: Help or Hindrance to Creating a Better Environment?" If you would like to
attend please fill out the form and submit it to the Planning Division. The deadline for attending
this meeting is Friday, April 21, 2000.
ACTION REOUESTED
Review the attached announcement and determine if you would like to attend this seminar.
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator