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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular
August 10, 1999 at 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
325 Oak Street
CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAl. OF MINUTES
a) July 13, 1999
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00PM
Farmington Townhome~.Prelitninary and Final PlatJFinal. PUD (continued)
Applicant- Shennan Associates
b)
Y~llIlce Application- Encroacl1itlto front yard setbackflighted sign in residential zoning
district.
Applicant-l3ible J3aptist Church
Variance Application.... Erect lighted . sign in residential zoning district
Applicant - Trinity Lutheran Church
d) Congitionall1sePennit Applic~tion~ Home Occupation for bindery operation
Applicant.... Tom &, Sue Matter
4. DISCUSSION
a) IndepeIlqent School District#192-0rowth Planning Task Force
ADJOURN
I'lanning Chair: Dirk Rotty
Planning
Commissioners:
City Staff:
Todd Larson, Ronald Ley, Chaz Johnson, Tim Dougherty
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.farml~on.mn.us
TO:
City Planning Commission
Lee Smick, AICP {'y 0
Planning Coordinator y
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Farmington Townhomes 1 st Addition Preliminary and Final PlatJFinal PUD
DATE:
August 10, 1999
INTRODUCTION
Sherman Associates proposes a 16-unit rental townhome development on 1.6 acres of land east
of Trunk Highway 3 within the East Farmington PUD development. This is a continued public
hearing from the July 13, 1999 Planning Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission continued the public hearing after a number of residents from the East
Farmington PUD raised concerns about the project. At the July 13, 1999 meeting, the residents
opposed the following land use items on the original site plan:
1. Landscaping/Screening Concerns
2. Traffic Concerns
Landscaping/Screening Concerns
The residents recommended that landscaping and fences be installed along Ninth Street to screen
the interior of the open space.
Staff Response
In Section 10-6-13 of the City Code, screening is required in residential districts when any off-
street parking lot contains more than six parking spaces and any material or equipment other than
recreational equipment is stored on a residential lot.
These requirements do not apply to the proposed project. The Developer proposes three Blue
Spruce trees to screen the interior of the open space. The length between Building 2 and 4 is 35
feet and the spruce trees generally spread a distance of 10 to 20 feet ensuring that the open space
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will be screened from Ninth Street. Additionally, five existing trees remain along the Ninth
Street boulevard, increasing the amount of screening at this location.
Traffic Concerns
At the July 13, 1999 meeting, the residents were strongly opposed to the amount of traffic that
may be generated from this development as well as the number of driveways accessing directly
onto public streets.
Staff Response
Traffic generation is in direct relation with the density of the land use. The Developer proposes
10 dwelling units per acre, whereas in 1993 this multi-family land use was approved for up to 20
dwelling units per acre. The amount of traffic generated is approximately 100 vehicles/day.
Traffic from this project will most likely leave the East Farmington PUD from Larch Street to
access Trunk Highway 3. The need to travel into the PUD development from this project will be
minimal.
Therefore, traffic generated from this project has been reduced from the original concept in 1993
because of the lower density and most of the traffic movements from the project will be destined
for Trunk Highway 3 rather than through the East Farmington PUD development.
The number of driveways on the original site plan were a concern for the residents from a traffic
standpoint because of the need to back out onto the public streets and driveways proposed
directly across the street from business or residential driveways.
At the July 13, 1999 meeting the Planning Commission requested the developer to revise the site
plan and invert the townhomes with the front entrance towards the center of the property (see
Revision #2). As evidenced by the letter to the Developer dated July 23, 1999, City staff
continues to acknowledge that the site plan discussed at the July 13, 1999 Planning Commission
meeting complies with the requirements of the Zoning Code. However, staff did suggest minor
changes to reduce the number of driveway accesses proposed for the project. This is reflected in
the latest (draft) revision of the site plan (Revision #3) showing the reduction of one driveway
for Building 1 and 3. However, it is imperative that the turning movements within these
accesses meet the guidelines of the City.
City staff reviewed (draft) Revision #3 on August 3, 1999 at the Development Committee and
was in favor of the reduction of driveway accesses, but requested a final reduction of a driveway
for Building 4 (see Revision #4). The Developer is drafting the plan at this time and if the
reduction of one driveway for Building 4 is feasible, the Developer will present the revision as
recommended at the August 10, 1999 Planning Commission meeting.
City staff recommends that the townhomes continue to face towards the public streets, which
will provide an open space in the center of the property. Additionally, City staff recommends
that Building 1 and 3 be reduced to one driveway access each and if feasible, Building 4 also be
designed with one access.
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ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the above recommendations for the Farmington Townhomes 1 st Addition Preliminary
and Final PlatIFinal PUD contingent on engineering requirements and forward the
recommendation to the City Council on August 16, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
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Planning Coordinator
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ct.farmington.mn.us
July 23,1999
Mr. George Sherm(lJl
President
Sherman Associates
1525 So. 4th Street, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
RE: Farmington Townhomes -Review of Revised Site Plan
Dear George:
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City staff has recently reviewed the revi$ions made to the Farmington Townhomes site
plan submitted to the City on July 16, 1999. The revisions consist of the driveways
inverted towards the center. of the property.
City staff acknowledges that the revised site plan improves traffic by directing. the
driveways to the center of the property and eliminating the numerous accesses to birch
and Ninth. Streets.
However, from a planning standpoint staff continues to acknowledge that this design. is
not conducive to livability issues. A nwnber of issues reduce the quality of life on the
property that is directly related to the revised site plan. The following are negative$ to the
revised site plan:
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The loss of green space reduces the ability to provide adequate space for
the proposed tot lot along with the ability to access the tot lot directly from
the townhomes. Children from the buildings on the northern end of the
site will have to cross the driveways to get to the tot lot.
The amount of asphalt has been increased within the lot causing aesthetic
and environmental issues. The aesthetics of the site have been reduced
greatly due to the large expanse of asphalt proposed on the revised site
plan. Additionally, the increased runoff and pollution created by the
increased amount of asphalt promotes negative impacts to the
environment.
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Therefore, City staff continues to acknowledge that the site plan discussed at the July 13,
1999 Planning Commission meets the requirements of the Zoning Code and. land use
issues associated with the Code. However, the staff does have minor recommendations
for this site plan.
Staff recommends that one entrance be provided for the four units in buildings I and 3.
This will eliminate driveways near the intersection of Larch and the TH 3 frontage road
~d reduce the number of driveways on Larch Street to three. The buildings may need to
be relocated further from the street to allow for turning movements created by one
entrance, however the vehicles. leaving buildings 1 and 3 will be able to access on to the
street. facing forward. rather than t:>a<:;king out 9nto a street with . a nearby. intersection.
Secondly, relocating. the driveway to the east ~d eliminating a driveway entrance may
reduce the potential for traffic cQnflicts near the Budget Mart entrance on Larch Street.
If you have any other c()rnments. or questions concerning. the above. recommendations,
please call me at 463-1820.
Sincerely,
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Lee Sltlick" AICP
Planning poordinatot
cc: John F. Erar, City Administrator
David L. Olson, Community Development Director
Lee Mann, City Engineer
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-1111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.d.fa!.J11ington.mn.us
August 4, 1999
Mr. George Sherman
President
Sherman Associates
1525 So. 4th Street, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
RE: Farmington Townhomes - Review by Development Committee concernIng
Revised Site Plan
Dear George:
The Development Committee reviewed the revised site plan on August 3,1999 showing
three driveways on Larch Street and one driveway on the frontage road. The committee
expressed approval of the changes made to the driveways and will recommend approval
of the revised site plan.
However, the Development Committee also recommends that one driveway be designed
for Building 4 if feasible, to eliminate the complaints from the neighbor on the other side
of Ninth Street. The committee recommends that the southern driveway remain open to
the street while the northern driveway be closed and designed similar to driveways in
Building 1 and 3. This may require that Building 4 be relocated further to the west.
If you have any other comments or questions concerning the above recommendation,
please call me at 463-1820.
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Planning Coordinator
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08/06/1999 12:31
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FARMINGTN CHAMBER CO
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TO:
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RE:
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The Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage the Farmington
City Council to work with area developers/investors to encourage the establishment of
new rental housing units. The Chamber office receives requests for rental housing on a
weekly basis. There is not enough rental housing available in our area. The latest
survey from the Dakota County HRA verifies this need.
Many of the larger businesses in the Farmington area are finding it difficult to staff their
businesses. We know that the unemployment rate is at record lows, and this certainly
impacts local employment. However, we do know that another factor in the employment
dilemma is the lack of affordable housing. If workers cannot find housing in the area,
they won't consider employment in Farmington.
The Chamber would like to encourage the Council to consider housing and employment
needs when reviewing the plans for the Sherman Townhomes. While we are not in any
way promoting a private development, or asking you to blindly approve the town home
development, we are asking that you work with the developer to expedite the approval
of rental housing.
We know that as members of the City Council you are aware of housing needs in
Farmington. We will be happy to work with you in any way we can to ,promote new
housing opportunities in our area. We will be happy to answer any questIons you may
have.
Cc: John Erar
David Olson
FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY SUPPORT YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
_JAN~2~-99 rUE 8:17 ~ SHERMAN ASSOC
FAX NO. 8888888
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MEMORANDUM
TO: DAVID OLSON
COMMUNIlY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FROM; JAMES MILES
DATE: JANUARY 22.1999
SUBJECT: FARMINGTON TOWNHOMES
The Farmington Townhome project will consist of four buildings each with
four 3-Bedroom units. Each unit will be 1,405 gross s.f. with an attached
one stall garage.
Base Rent
$790.00 {including utilities)
Max Income
$37,950.00 Based on 60% of area median income.
Adj:Jsted for a family size of 4.5 people.
Thil: is an average.
Minimum Income $31,600.00 Based on rent being 30% of income
Family Size
Based on 1.S per bedroom which equals 4.5 people.
This is a HUD a"l~rage.
Example: Family of 3 kids, 2 adults equals household
size of S. They C~\n have an income of $39,420 or less
down to $31,600 and qualify for this project.
Family of two kid~;, two adults equals household size of
4. They can have an income of $36,480 or less down
to $31,600 and qualify.
$37,950 is the average between these two examples.
Also this income is adjusted gross income from the
bottom line of A 1040 Tax return. $37,950 could be
about 90% of your gross income of $42,166. This is
hardly low income.
HUD involvemen.t is [0 provide a credit enhancemenr in the form of FHA
insurance on the mortgage1 under the 221 (d) 4 program. In exchange for this
insurance they require the above rent and income limiTS. The mortgage itself
is private, as is the ownership of this project. This FHA insurance allows an
interest rate below marker date, by abOUT 1/4 point.
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FAX NO. 8888888
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The market for this project should have roughly the ~ demographics as
the single family homes in the ne ighborhood. The difference being a
transitional group, without the down payment, or maybe the credit to
qualify, or just not ready to own yet. Their incomes should be roughly the
same:
House Price
80% mortgage ==
Payment @ 7.25%, 30 yrs
Taxes & Insurance
TOTAL
$110,000
88,000
$ 597.00
237,00
$ 834.00
Qualifying income:
$33,360.00
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The Cost of Obtaining Affordable Housing
$1,000
$900
Monthly Cost to Own a
1 ,000-1 ,500
Square Foot Home
$9251
$800
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Average Monthly Rent for a
2-bedroom Apartment
$708
Average Monthly Rent for a
3-bedroom Apartment
$893
$700
$600
$400
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A Family Making Between
$15,000 - $18,000 per year
can afford
$375 . $450
a Month For Housing
(Jobs ID this rauge IDdude:
bank teDer, hoote beaIth aide,
restaunmt mok, me derk, and
bowe deaDers)
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$300
A Family Making
$15,000 or less per year
can afford
$312. $375
a Month For Housing
(Jobs ID this rauge IDdude:
bost, hostess, ~ter clerks, retail
sales, and cbDd care workers)
A Family Making Between
$18,000 - $23,000 per year
can afford
$450 . $575
a Month for Housing
(JobslD this rauge Indude:
sdaool bus drivers, reeeptioaists,
medical uststaDts, and travel agents)
Housing is considered affordable if it does not exceed 30 percent of the households monthly income. Families
who earn wages between $0 - $23,000 would have a difficult time renting or purchasing a home at current rates.
For a family to be able to afford an average monthly rent payment on a two bedroom apartment they must make
eat least $28,320 per year; for a three bedroom apartment the household would need to make at least $35,752.
1. Cost to own 8 home is based on Principal. Interest, Taxes and Insurance (P J.T.!). Monthly utilities and maintenance would
add additional housing expenses.
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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 rv ()
Michael Schultz, Associate Planner V
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Variance - Lighted sign within residential zoning district / front yard setback
DATE:
August 10, 1999
INTRODUCTION
Bible Baptist Church has re-applied for a variance to locate a new freestanding illuminated
sign within the front yard setback in a residential zoning district.
Planning Division Review
Applicant:
Attachments:
Reference:
Proposed Sign
Dimensions/Area:
Subject Property:
Current Zoning:
Surrounding Zoning:
Bible Baptist Church
19690 Akin Road
Farmington, MN 55024
1. Location Map
2. Pictures of Existing Structure
3. Applicants Site Plan
5. Sign Diagram
4. September 13, 1994 Planning
Commission minutes
1. 10-8-6: Variances
2. 4-3-1: Signs; Billboards
5' x 8' with a 3' base/40 sq. ft.
19690 Akin Road
R-l (Low Density)
R-l (Low Density) surrounds
property except for C-l
(Conservation) located behind
property.
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Comprehensive Plan:
Public/Semi-public
Current Land Use:
Public/Semi -public
Surrounding Land Uses:
Single-family and Public/Semi-
Public (Akin Elementary)
DISCUSSION
Bible Baptist Church has reapplied for a variance to place a free standing illuminated sign in
a residential zoning district and to encroach within the required front yard setbacks for signs.
The applicant was denied a variance at the July 13, 1999 Planning Commission meeting
based on the overall size and height of the sign in relation to the proximity of the roadway
and concerns of the sign being illuminated continuously through the night.
According to the zoning code illuminated signs are not permitted within Agricultural,
Conservation and Residential zoning districts as outlined in 4-3-2 (B) 1 of the Zoning Code.
Also no sign shall overhang any public right-of-way as specified in 4-3-2 (B) 7. The Zoning
Code specifies that signs are considered a structure, which would apply yard and height
regulations as defined in the Zoning Code. The applicant would be required to have a fifty
(50) foot setback from their property line, placing the sign within the parking lot.
. Bible Baptist Church was granted a variance to locate their current sign fifty (50) feet from
the centerline of Akin Road rather than fifty (50) feet from the right-of-way line in
September of 1994 (see attached minutes). The sign is currently located on the south side of
the driveway entrance.
The existing sign located on the south side of the driveway is approximately 50 square feet
and 7 feet tall (at center of sign). The replacement sign is proposed to be 40 square feet (5
feet by 8 feet) and 8 feet tall (including the 3-foot base).
Although the sign ordinance does not make reference toward types of uses within residential
zoning districts; staff suggests that the Commission follow the guideline outlined in 4-3-3 (B)
3 that describes any freestanding sign six (6) feet in height be located ten (10) feet off the
property line in business zones. Staff feels that freestanding signs within residential zoned
areas should be regulated in height, which is not clearly regulated within the current sign
ordinance.
The Commission has established recent precedence granting variances for illuminated signs
within residentially zoned districts. Those cases include:
. 12/9/97 - South Suburban Medical/Trinity Lutheran Hospital for 3 illuminated signs;
. 6/24/97 - Dental Health Center - 4 x 6 illuminated sign along Trunk Highway 3.
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Staff feels that the property meets the criteria established within the City Code in that:
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. Literal enforcement of the City Code would result in undue hardship due to the required
fifty (50) foot minimum front yard setback makes placement of a structure difficult due to
the existing facilities;
. The topography and natural resources found on the property made it difficult to position
the church along with the required parking to meet the required setbacks for placement of
a SIgn;
. The hardship is caused by the adopted minimum front yard setback provisions of the
Zoning Code and was not brought on by actions of the person having interest in the
property;
. The variance observes the spirit and intent of the Code and produces substantial justice
that is not contrary to the public interest;
. The variance will not effect a lower degree of flood protection.
It is staff s conclusion that a variance is required for placement of the sign because of undue
hardship brought on by the requirements of the City Code and that by following such
guidelines the sign would be required to be placed within the parking lot area of the church.
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends the Commission approve the variance to locate an 8-foot tall, 40 square
foot, freestanding illuminated sign 50 feet from the centerline of the Akin Road right-of-way
contingent upon:
1. The applicant submits a revised sign plan indicating exact dimensions and placement of
sign on the subject property.
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b. that granting a variance would not be detrimental to public
health, safety and welfare; and
c. the variance is to correct inequities resulting from extreme
physical hardship.
VOTING FOR: Harmel ink, Thelen, Gramentz. OPPOSED: None. ABSTAIN:
Schlawin. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Chair Schlawin opened the public hearing advertised for 8:15 P.M.
as requested by Bible Baptist Church for a variance to the setback
regulations for signs along County Road 31. The ordinance requires
that all structures maintain a setback of 50 feet from the highway
right of way. The church parking lot is closer than 50 feet and they
would like to place the sign between the parking lot and the County
Road. Chair Schlawin asked about lighting for the proposed sign and
indicated a concern about light shining onto the public right. of way.
Members Gramentz and Thelen were interested in the size of the sign.
Richard Ozment said that light would not be a problem because the sign
is lower than the road surface and he also said that the size is
smaller than permitted by ordinance. MOTION by Harmelink, second by
Gramentz to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION
by Harmelink, second by Gramentz to approve the variance to the
setback requirements of the zoning ordinance because of special
conditions on the lot which required building the church and
associated parking lot in the northwest corner close to the public
right of way. The sign will be placed 50 feet from the centerline of
the road rather than 50 feet from the right of way line. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
6. The City Planner introduced an informal request from Harris
Thompson to build a 40 x 46 or 1840 square foot garage to store two
milk trucks at 21612 Chippendale Avenue in Farmington. The maximum
size for an accessory storage building is 1000 square feet and the
Commission has not, in the past, granted any variances to this section
of the Code. The lot is large but it potentially will have adjoining
lots in the proposed East Farmington neighborhood that are relatively
small. Following a general discussion by the Commission, it was the
consensus that a 1000 square fo~t building likely would be approved
through the conditional use process but that anything larger would not
be approved.
7. City Planner Tooker introduced an informal discussion of a
variance request from Performance Industrial Coatings, Inc. (PIC) to
build a driveway which is forty feet wide at the curb on Edmonton
Avenue. The request would have had a hearing advertised but the
application was misplaced. In order for the curb breaking to be
authorized, the staff needs to know that when a public hearing is
advertised, the Commission would grant a variance. The justification
for a wider than 32 foot width involves the products being painted,
which are light poles manufactured by Lexington Standard. As a
clarification, Lexington Standard was granted a similar variance when
it was developed. If the Commission agrees informally that a 40 foot
opening is acceptable, the hearing will be scheduled during the
regular October meeting.
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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 (/J
Michael Schultz, Associate Planner fl
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Variance - Lighted sign within residential zoning district
DATE:
August 10, 1999
INTRODUCTION
Trinity Lutheran Church has made application for a variance to locate a new freestanding
illuminated sign within front yard setback requirements at the location of 600 Walnut Street.
Planning Division Review
Applicant:
Trinity Lutheran Church
600 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Applicants Site Plan
3. Sign Diagram
Reference:
1. 10-8-6: Variances
2. 4-3-1: Signs; Billboards
Proposed Sign
Dimensions/Area:
Subject Property:
600 Walnut Street
Current Zoning:
R-2 (Medium Density)
Surrounding Zoning:
R-2 (Medium Density) surrounds
property.
Comprehensive Plan:
Public/Semi-public
Current Land Use:
Public/Semi -public
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Surrounding Land Uses:
Single- family to the north, south
and east, Public/Semi-Public to
the west. (Farmington Evan-
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close proximity)
DISCUSSION
Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a Planning Commission approval for a variance to locate
a 5' 2" interior illuminated sign within the front yard setback of 20 feet, replacing the
existing illuminated sign. Staff could not locate a sign permit or variance for the existing
sign. It is possible that the sign may have been in place before a sign ordinance was adopted
by the City.
The proposed sign is approximately 35 square feet (84" wide x 62" high, includes stone base)
and will be set back 9 feet off of the property line along 6th Street and 15 feet off of the
property line along Walnut Street.
The front yard setback requirement of 20 feet would be impossible with most of the church
protruding into the setback area leaving only a small area available for placement of the sign
if it were to meet setback requirements.
As been discussed in recent Planning Commission meetings, the Sign Ordinance is fairly
restrictive regarding permitted signage for permitted and conditional uses within residential
zoning districts. Provisions should be available for churches, hospitals and clinics and other
uses to be permitted to have reasonable signage.
The Commission has during other variance applications involving illumination of signs
within a residential zoning district, expressed concern over illumination at night. One
suggested solution has been requiring a timer to be placed within the sign.
The Commission has granted recent variances for illuminated signs within residentially
zoned districts. Those cases include:
. 12/9/97 - South Suburban Medical/Trinity Lutheran Hospital for 3 illuminated signs;
. 6/24/97 - Dental Health Center - 4 x 6 illuminated sign along Trunk Highway 3.
Staff feels that the property meets the criteria established within the City Code in that:
. Literal enforcement of the City Code would result in undue hardship due to the required
twenty (20) foot minimum front yard setback makes placement of a structure impossible
because the existing location of the church does not meet current setbacks;
. The church was constructed on two lots of dimensions 60' x 170' (totaling 120' x 170');
. The hardship is caused by the adopted minimum front yard setback provisions of the
Zoning Code and was not brought on by actions of the person having interest in the
property;
. The variance observes the spirit and intent of the Code and produces substantial justice
that is not contrary to the public interest;
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· The variance will not effect a lower degree of flood protection.
It is will be staff s recommendation during the drafting of the new sign ordinance that land
uses such as churches, hospitals, clinics, government buildings, nursing homes and public
and parochial schools within residentially zoned areas be permitted interior or backlit
illuminated signs. Restrictions would include a designated hour in which signs must be
turned off and meet certain footcandle requirements as not to project into any residential
structure (some cities require that the illuminated sign in a residential district be "x" amount
of feet from another residentially zoned lot line).
ACTION REQUESTED
Consideration of the variance to locate an interior illuminated sign within 11 feet of the front
yard setback along 6th Street and 5 feet within the front yard setback along Maple Street.
Michael Schultz
Associate Planner
cc: Trinity Lutheran Church
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325 Oak Street. Farmington. MN 55024
(651) 463-1111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
City Planning Commission
Michael Schultz, Associate Planner p!f}
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Home Occupation/Conditional Use Permit - Bindery Operation
DATE:
August 10, 1999
INTRODUCTION
Tom and Sue Matter, 18227 Empire Trail, have made application for a home
occupation/conditional use permit to allow a continuation of their home based bindery
operation.
Planning Division Review
Applicant:
Tom & Sue Matter
18227 Empire Trail
Farmington, MN 55024
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Conditional Use Application
3. Letter from the Matters'
4. 10-6-11: Home Occupations
Subject Property:
18227 Empire Trail
Current Zoning:
R-4 (Mixed Code)
Surrounding Zoning:
R-4 (Mixed Code)
Comprehensive Plan:
Low/Medium Density
Current Land Use:
Single-family
Surrounding Land Uses:
Single-family and Multi-family
Townhomes
. DISCUSSION
Tom and Sue Matter are seeking approval for a Home Occupation/Conditional Use Permit to
continue their home based bindery operation.
The business consists of preparing die cut pocket folders with double-sided tape. The folders
are used for conference and information packets. The Matters' pick up the packets on pallets
at their customer's facility and bring it back to their home.
The Matters' have been operating their business for approximately 7 to 8 years after what
was said to be a verbal approval given by the City. The Matters' have agreed that their
operation has grown since 1992. Currently the applicants take orders anywhere from 500 to
60,000 pieces. They also at the time have 4 full-time sub-contractors and 7 to 8 part-time
sub-contractors. The sub-contractors will arrive at the house to pick-up job pieces and return
home to assemble the pocket folders; once completed they will return the packets back to the
Matter residence, none of the sub-contractors work directly in the home.
Title 10-6-11: Home Occupations list a home occupation as an accessory use if it complies
with the requirements of the Section. Below is an analysis of each of those requirements.
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A) The home occupation shall be conducted solely and entirely by persons who reside full
time in the home.
Tom and Sue Matter, along with their son, are the only people who work solely and entirely
within the home.
B) The home occupation shall be conducted wholly within the principal or accessory
structures.
The bindery business is being completed within the principal building and garage, staff has
not seen any evidence that the materials, equipment or the sort are stored outside the
premIses.
C) No structural alterations or enlargements shall be made for the sole purpose of
conducting a home occupation.
Staff is unaware of any enlargements or alterations to the house for the sole purpose of the
operation.
D) Only one home occupation shall be permittedfor each principal structure.
This is the only home occupation that would be conducted on the property.
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E) Exterior displays or signs other than a two-sided, two (2) square foot, non-illuminated
sign and exterior storage of materials and exterior indication of the home occupation or
variation from the residential character of the principal structure shall not be permitted.
The applicants do not have any exterior display or sign.
F) The activity does not involve the manufacture, assembly or distribution of goods and the
activity does not deal with the general retail public.
Depending on the definition of "goods", an argument can be made that the activity does
comprise of the "assembly" and "distribution" of a product.
The Home Occupation section of the City Code requires that the proposed use complies with
the requirements that are outlined above for approval of a conditional use permit.
Recent Home Occupation/Conditional Use Permit applications:
. Approved 12-8-98 - Katherine Wessing - Dog grooming business
. Approved 2-24-98 - Tadd Francis - Beauty salon
. Approved 12-8-97 - Keith & Valerie Tutewohl - Beauty salon
ACTION REQUESTED
Consideration of the home occupation/conditional use permit based on the requirements
outlined in Title 10-6-11 of the City Code.
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Michael Schultz
Associate Planner
cc: Tom and Sue Matter
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325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
612-463-ill1 FAX 612-463-2591
for office use
NUl\IBER
APPLICATION FOR: 0 Variance ~onditional Use.
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o Copies of Site Plan
for office use only
REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING COl\IM:ISSION ON
ACTION: OPublic Hearing set for:
o Denied Reason:
. FINAL ACTION: o Approved Comments:
o Denied Reason:
ONING ADMINISTRATOR:
DATE:
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CS'zand bindery
C&S Hand Bindery is a home based business serving the the Twin Cities
Printing and Finishing Industries.We do taping and folding of pocket folders and other
hand bindery operations that can't be done by machine like hand folding, mailings
and collating.
We pick up the work at our Customers facilities and bring it back to Farmington
where we pass it out to our sub contract workers that take it home. When the work is
completed they bring it back and exchange it for the next days work if there is any. We
generally make one to two trips into the Cities each day picking up and delivering
work.
Our sub contract work force is made up mainly of friends, relatives and people
they know who are looking for something to do at home on a full or part time bases.
They work what hours they want when the work is available.
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Farmington City Code
Home Occupation Defined:
An occupation carried on in a dwelling unit which is clearly incidental and secondary to
the use of the building for dwelling purposes and which does not change the character
thereof.
10-6-11: HOME OCCUPATIONS: A home occupation is permitted as an
accessory use if it complies with the requirements of this Section following all
procedures outlined for approval of a conditional use.
(A) The home occupation shall be conducted solely and entirely by persons who
reside full time in the home.
(B) The home occupations shall be conducted wholly within the principal or
accessory structures.
(C) No structural alterations or enlargements shall be made for the sole purpose of
conducting a home occupation.
(D) Only one home occupation shall be permitted for each principal structure. (Ord.
086-177,3-17-1986) .
(E) Exterior displays or signs; other than a two-sided, two (2) square foot,
nonilluminated sign; and exterior storage of materials and exterior indication of
the home occupation or variation from the residential character of the principal
structure shall not be permitted. (Ord. 089-217, 3-17-1986)
(F) The activity does not involve the manufacture, assembly or distribution of goods
and the activity does not deal with the general retail public. (Ord. 086-177, 3-17-
1986
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463.7111 Fax (651) 463-2591
www.ci.fal.Jl1i~on.mn.us
TO:
City Planning commis~ob
Lee Smick, AICP 1J7
Planning Coordinator
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Independent School District #192 - Growth Planning Task Force
DATE:
August 10, 1999
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
Farmington Independent School District #192 is seeking a representative from the Planning
Commission to participate in the District's Growth Planning Task Force. The Task Force will
provide short and long range recommendations to the School Board concerning strategies to
accommodate projected growth in the school district.
Meetings will be held every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM beginning September 15, 1999
and continuing through December 8, 1999. The School District's proposal for the Task Force and
a list ofthose invited to participate in the project is attached for the Commission's review.
At the July 13, 1999 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission appointed a representative
and an alternate for the City's Facility Task Force. Staff recommends that the Planning
Commission provide a representative and an alternate for the School District's project as well.
ACTION REQUESTED
Appoint a Planning Commission representative and an alternate to represent the City's Planning
Commission on the Farmington School District's Growth Planning Task Force.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Lee Smick, AICP
Planning Coordinator
Farmington Independent School District 192
BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOHN SWITZER
Chair
JEROME WACKER
Vice~chair
ROBERT BROWNA WELL
Cleric
ROBERT HEMAN
Treasurer
KIMBERLY HARMS
Trustee
CAROL MALBURG
Trustee
ADMINISTRATION
ROBERTENDERSBE
Superintendent of Schools
.NICA KI1TOCK-SARGENT
School Principal
EVEN DlBB
AssL High School Principal
DAVID TIl0MPSON
DirecIof of Secondary Education
PETER BOELTER
Associate Middle School PrillClpal
STEVEN GElS
Associate Middle School PrillCipal
BEN JANUSCHKA
Elementary Principal
MARGARET MCKERNAN
Elementary PrillCipal
JONATIlAN REID
Elementary Principal
CARLA NOHR SCHULZ
Special Services Director
KAREN BERGMAN
Curriculum Specialist
PERRY TIlINESEN
Commonity Education Director
STELLA JOHNSON
Business Manager
ROSALYN PAUlZKE
Educational Technology Director
CHARLESMUNZ
Activities Director
MIKE SCHWANKE
.ings & Grounds Director
Excellence, Integrity, Innovation
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
510 WALNUT STREET
FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55024-1389
PHONE: (651) 463-5011
FAX: (651) 463-5010
e-mail: www.farmington.k12.mn.us
July 30, 1999
Planning Commission
City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Re: Farmington School District Growth Planning Task Force
Dear Planning Commission Members:
The Farmington School District is assembling a Growth Planning Task Force with the
charge of making short and long range recommendations to the School Board on
strategies to accommodate the projected growth in the school district.
Our community and school district enrollment continues to grow. The School Board
believes that a broad-based Task Force should be assembled to address the issues relating
to the growth, develop strategies, and make recommendations that will assist the school
district in dealing with the challenges and opportunities associated with the projected
growth.
The participation on the Task Force by one member of the Planning Commission would
be welcome and appreciated. The School Board is requesting that the Task Force be
broad-based by including as many different community groups and interests as possible.
Please see the enclosed organizational document approved by the School Board.
The Task Force will be meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm until 8:30pm
beginning September 15th and continuing until December 8th. A total of nine sessions are
planned at this time. The Task Force will receive presentations from school district and
other resource groups that will assist them in their process. Barbara Lukennann of the
Humphrey Institute, Ur.iversity of Minnesota wi!! be facilitating the. Task Force.
Infonnational materials, along with a schedule of meeting dates and topics will be mailed
to your representative prior to the first meeting.
Again, we would appreciate your participation and/or recommendation of a participant.
Please contact the Superintendent's office (651-463-5011) with your response.
Si~~/~
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Cc: City Administrator John Erar
Enclosure
Farmington School District
Growth Planning Task Force
Chare:e to Task Force
The charge to the Task Force is to make both short and long range recommendations to the school board on strategies to
~mmodate the projected growth in the Farmington School District. Specifically, the Task Force report should include
.e following:
>> Identify short (1-10 years) and long range (10-15 years) facility needs in the district.
>> Develop Timelines that will address the facility needs of the district.
>> Recommend facility designs that will incorporate the Task Force assumptions and goals.
>> Identify strategies and recommendations to generate community support of the Task Force recommendations.
Task Force Assumotions
The Task Force should incorporate the following assumptions into its recommendations:
>> Facilities and Timelines must provide adequate classroom space for all students.
>> Facilities and Timelines must be designed to support the district's current and future policies, programs and
curriculum.
>> The district's long range fiscal stability must be maintained.
>> Recommendations should be developed that accommodate or modifies the district's Five Year Plan.
>> Facilities must be designed to provide maximum flexibility for short and long range uses for the school district and
community.
>> Recommendations should minimize adverse impacts on the school district and its taxpayers.
>> Members on the Task Force have no conflicts of interest or profit interests in recommendations approved by the Task
Force.
Membershio
. Townships - Empire, Castle Rock and Eureka
. City of Fannington - City Council member, Planning staff, Park and Rec staff, Planning Commission member
,8 City of Lakeville - Planning staff or Commission member
,., Chamber of Commerce
. Community members - at large community members not having children in schools
. School district -
. Teachers - minimum of one per building, Labor Management Committee, ECFE teacher
. Support staff - clerical, custodial
. Parents - Parent Advisory Network, IPR committee, Parent Councils
. Students - two from grades 10 or 11
. Administration - Farmington Elementary Principal, Secondary Education Director, Community Education
Director, Activities Director, Special Education Director
. Superintendent
. School Board (ex-officio members representing the Program and Planning Committees)
. Community Education Advisory Council
. Bus Company
. District Planner
. Senior Center
. Facilitator
. Other interested or available community members representing groups not reflected above
Resources
. School District - Business Manager, Building and Grounds Director, Curriculum Director, Technology Director,
Building Administration, Planning Committee, Program Committee
. County staff - Planning staff, Social Services
_ Bus Company
..., Architects/Facility Designers
. ISO #917 (Cooperative of Schools for Vocational and Special Education services)
. Other resources as needed