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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.12.97 Planning Packet ---._..-.~_... ~ . . . 2. a) b) AGEl\"DA PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Nonmber 12, 1997 1. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 9, 1997 October 14, 1997 c) October 28, 1997 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) 7:00 PM - Riverside Villas Preliminary & Final Plat 4. DISCUSSION a) Variance for 513 2nd Street to construct home on 7942.08 s.f.lot in an R-3 zone. b) Conditional Use to allow a ice cream/cafe in Prairie Creek Centre (Stegmair House) and a variance to the minimum off-street parking requirements. c) Resignation of Planning Commissioner Karla Keagy 3. ADJOURN . . . City of Farmington Community Development Department Planning Division 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 Community Dev, Planning Building Insp. (612) 463-1860 (612) 463-1820 (612) 463-1830 To: Farmington Planning CommissioI} From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Date: November 12, 1997 RE: Planning Commission Recommendation Summary PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Riverside Villas Preliminary & Final Plat Recommendation 1. Approve the preliminary and fInal plat for Riverside Villas contingent upon Engineering approval and recommend it to be forwarded to the City Council. DISCUSSION ITEI\tIS a) Variance for 513 2nd Street to construct home on 7942.08 s,f. lot in an R-3 zone. Recommendation Recommend the applicant apply for a variance to the minimum lot size of a property in an R-3 zone. . . . To: Farmington Planning Commission From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Date: November 12, 1997 RE: Riverside Villas Preliminary and Final Plat Planning Department Review Applicant: Jack Benedict 311 Oak Street Fannin~on,MN 55024 612-460-6866 Referral Comments: 1. Location Map Plat Data Proposed Development The project proposes 57 townhome units on a 12.82 acre site Location of Property: The proposed location for Riverside Villas is at the east end of 208th Street, east of the Farmington Middle School and Riverside Development. Existing Zoning: The property is zoned R-3 - High Density Residential. The adjacent zoning to the site includes single-family residential to the west, the Farmington Middle School to the southwest and a floodplain district to the south. Empire Township resides to the north and east and consists of vacant land to the north and a farmstead to the east. Lot Coverage: The maximum lot coverage for an R-3 zone is 30%. The proposed townhome buildings consist of 171,710 square feet and the site consists of 12.82 acres producing a lot coverage of 30 % . The project proposes 57 townhome units creating a 4.4 unit/acre density, well below the 14.0 unit/acre density allowed. Setbacks: The minimum setbacks for a townhomes in an R-3 zone require a front yard setback of 20 feet, and side Streets: and rear yards of 10 feet. All setback requirements have been met. . The site plan consists of a private loop road at 24 feet in width and provides two cul-de-sac roads well under the maximum length of 500 linear feet required in the City Code, Topography: The site is relatively flat and slopes towards the southeast. Flood Plain: The flood fringe is located at the southeast corner of the site. An initial review of the project by the engineering staff verified that the 100 year flood elevation is approximately 899,0, therefore, no building pads may be constructed below 901.0, Within the flood fringe zone (F-2), no placement of fill over 1,000 cubic yards may be located within the flood fringe zone without a conditional use pennit. Therefore, the developer would have to follow these guidelines for the excavation of a proposed holding pond in this location. . Additional Comments The preliminary and final plat for Riverside Villas was originally reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on July 22, 1997. Proper notice to land owners within 350 feet must be given in order to hold and public hearing and this was not achieved at the July 22nd meeting. At the July 22nd hearing, a variety of issues were discussed. The City's Engineers were concerned about all of the building pads being set at the same elevation. Discussions concerning this issue will be resolved with the developer's engineer before the plat is reviewed at the City Council. A second issue concerned the pond located at the southeast corner of the site. The developer stated that the pond will be a part of a home owner's association and will be maintained by this group, therefore no easement will be required. Further review by the City's Engineering Division continues to be perfonned and issues to be resolved include drainage on the site and the design and elevation of 208th Street. At the July 22nd meeting, the Planning Commission approved the preliminary and final plat contingent upon City Engineering approval. The minutes from July 22, 1997 are attached. Recommendation , Approve the preliminary and final plat for Riverside Villas contingent upon Engineering approval . and recommend it to be forwarded to the City Council. . ~u I I J I ' I.. z ::> a u . ,.. Co2 ~ Vv> ~ ~ ~~ <"& ~O'~ %\./'d-~ ~ Oo~ '% , ~ ~. : U~UUJU(~ <>' . I"" ,ru. T1/o~ 'HT OJ OJ DOJ Ilt '. '. ~ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ , \ \ \ \ . \ \ \ \ \OJ .. " .'0'" ~ w , :.W . f-." - (J) . " 1.D&S 1$1 ~ !33~!S NOlSl^la a c .J ... w ... Ill!: .. U ~ Of: 0- ... u: H'lSJ/JA" )l~VKNJa :] o o ;.1 --1-"1 ! ziti t & 0, 4. Chair Schlawin opened the public hearing for a variance for a rear yard setback at 1210 Fairview Lane. Planning Intern Schultz described the proposal by Mr. Bistodeau to encroach one foot on the rear yard setback for the construction of a garage. Schlawin asked Mr. Bistodeau if one foot would make that much difference. Mr. Bistodeau stated that it would because he would like some landscaping between the driveway and his deck. The Commission asked if he would be storing his siding materials inside the garage. Mr. Bistodeau stated only his work trailer would be stored. The Commission made recommendations on situating the garage and explained that a hardship needs to be claimed, and if no hardship exists, a variance can not be granted. MOTION by Simones, second by Larson to close the public hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. l\JOTION by Simones, second by Larson to deny the variance based on no claim of hardship. APIF, l\IOTION CARRIED. . 5. Interim Planner Schultz described the Riverside Preliminary and Final Plat to the Commission. Schultz stated that the plat has been reviewed by Engineering and is awaiting revisions to the curb and guner along the private roadway, and revised vertical and horizontal elevations for 208th Street to match a future roadway to the east. Member Larson asked the Developer, Jack Benedict, how water runoff would get to the ponding area. Mr. Benedict stated it will be piped. Schultz informed the Commission that one of the problems was that the same elevation was shown on all the building pads. Mr. Benedict stated that he had a problem with the City Engineer's recommendation of raising all the pads up an additional six inches. Mr. Benedict was asked where the overflow will go from the pond. Mr. Benedict stated that, unless there was a 200 year flood, the pond should not overflow. The Commission requested further City Engineering review of this issue. Member Larson asked if there was an easement to the ponding area. Mr. Benedict stated that the pond will be part of the association and taken care of by them, thus no easement is necessary. Mr. Benedict stated that the development is going to be named Riverside Villas. Schlawin requested the plat be reviewed by the City Park Board concerning t.he retention pond. :MOTION by Larson, second by Simones to close the Public Hearing. APIF, l\-10TION CARRIED. l\10TION by Larson, second by Simones to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat contingent upon City Engineering approval. APIF, l\10TION CARRIED. . 6. Planner Schultz updated the Commission on the review of the MUSA application to the Metropolitan Council. The Commission asked Schultz questions relevant to the MUSA application and when the application would actually be submined. 7. Adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Submitted by ~Iichael Schultz. Interim City Planner Approved . . . . To: From: Date: RE: DIscrSSIO~ ITE1\l Farmington Planning Commission Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator November 12, 1997 Variance for 513 2nd Street to construct home on 7942.08 s.f. lot in an R-3 zone. Planning Department Re\;ew Applicant: Tom Ryan 208 Walnut Farmington, MN 55024 Referral Comments: Plat Data 1. Location Map Location of Property: Zoning: The property is located at 513 2nd Street directly to the south of Dakota County Library. The property is zoned R-3. The adjacent zoning to the site includes Heavy Business B-3 to the west, General Business B-2 to the north and High Density Residential R-3 to the east and south. Proposed Development: Lot Coverage: The owner proposes to remove the existing 582 s.f. house and build a 1,985 s.f house with a garage on the site. The property consists of 7,492.08 s.f, therefore, the owner is requesting a variance to the minimum lot size requirements in an R-3 zone. The minimum lot coverage for an R-3 zone is 25 %. The proposed building consists of approximately 1985 s.f including a garage and will meet the maximum lot coverage requirements. Setbacks: The minimum setbacks for the site require 20 feet in the front yard along 2nd Street and the alley to the north. A 10 foot setback is required on the side and rear yards. The plan submitted must meet these setback requirements. . Additional Comments The owner is seeking a variance for the site at 513 2nd Street. The owner proposes to remove the existing 582 s.f. house and build a 1,985 square foot house with a garage on the site. The property consists of 7,492.08 square feet, therefore the owner is requesting a variance to the minimum lot size requirements in an R-3 zone. The R-3 zone requires a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. A water hookup was recently installed by the owner along 2nd Street in order to improve the property. An existing sewer line extends from the house and runs to the south connecting with Walnut Street. The variance approval procedure includes the following: A) Literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in undue hardship with respect to the property. - Because of the size of the property and the date that it was platted (1938), the . literal enforcement of the ordinance would show an undue hardship with the property by not allowing the construction of a residence on the site. Therefore, the lot would remain vacant without the approval of a variance. B) Such unnecessary hardship results because of circumstances unique to the property. - The property was platted in 1938 and because the lot was zoned R-3, this results in a hardship unique to the property. C) The hardship is caused by provisions of the ordinance and is not the result of actions of persons presently having.an interest in the property. - The lot was platted in 1938 and the lot is designated R-3 making this an unbuildable lot. D) The variance observes the spirit and intent of the ordinance, produces substantial justice and is not contrary to the public interest. - The applicant will remove an existing house built in the early 1900's, which is currently in disrepair and construct a single-family home which meets current building codes. E) The variance does not permit a lower degree of flood protection than the flood protection elevation for the particular area or permit standards lower than required by State Law. - Not Applicable. Recommendation 1. Recommend the applicant apply for a variance to the minimum lot size of a property in an R-3 zone. . ~~j )~~~~~ -,' ..~~~.~ " :3'~l"'~.iX<:'aA';;'" . ~'''''~.;..,"",~-. ':-<i~~'11 r-~~ ..~~-- f~~;:i: t~{t. -..~ . ~ ", ;/;:.... '!-'-I:f'::' .-....._.,...~'-... .- ~: ,,""'~':":-"" ~. ~~~. ~1l~~~~~~~\. OBI cr. -C ::D C (') m ~ ::D m m -i . dII . . .. . r- .. :11. ~...- ~.' .~..'f~::?;. ~ . ~~~, '" .~-!;...,.. ',.~~~rti!r~...;..... .... '~'7>r'- ....~~;~~ .--"4 .~.~. -i~1 ..~._~. i.a', ',~. 'C"-~~ ;;.;.'" .:.-~~.~ ;j f~~;'';;~:.t ~ 4 ~.~ ?~~~:;. -..."'1..... - 4.1-1.~.:iIr"..>>'~. ".:-~,.T."" :,,- .~~.:.;..,,--,~..:; 'lIB III II 3RD STREET r !: ~ <. PJI II 4TH STREET o > 7\ fJ) -i ::D m m -i ., .. all ~ . . . To: From: Date: RE: DIScUSSIO~ ITEM Farmington Planning Commission Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator November 12, 1997 Conditional Use to allow an ice cream/cafe in Prairie Creek Centre (Stegmair House) and a variance to the minimum off-street parking requirements. Planning Department Review Applicant: Tim and Gina Erickson Referral Comments: Plat Data 1. Location Map 2. Development Agreement 3. Minutes - January 14, 1997 Location of Property: Zoning: The property is located at the intersection of Akin Road and Elk River Trail. The property is zoned B-2. The adjacent property to the east, v,'est and south is zoned R-l and the property to the north is zoned B-1. Proposed Development: Lot Coverage: Setbacks: The owner proposes to develop an ice cream/cafe within Prairie Creek Centre and requires 500 square feet of space. The minimum lot coverage has been met. The minimum setbacks have been met for this site. Additional Comments The owner is seeking a conditional use permit to allow an ice cream/cafe to be located within Prairie Creek Centre. As stated in the Development Agreement between the City of Farmington and Progress Land Company, the land use for this property is to remain professional business office only. A second condition to this agreement stated that the existing structure could not be destroyed and/or razed, and the original footprint of the building must be retained. The development agreement is attached for your review. The owner is also seeking a variance to the minimum off-street parking requirements. The number of existing parking spaces on the site consists. of twelve with one handicap space. Since the building consists of 2,119 square feet and the proposed ice cream/cafe is 500 square feet, and additional two parking spaces is required on the site to meet the minimum off-street parking requirements. Therefore, the owner is seeking a variance for two additional spaces. Recommendation 1. Abide by the Development Agreement and deny the ice cream/cafe use within Prairie Creek Centre. . . . ,.:~/>.,- , . "':.',~ .~ " .:~~, .' . ~ ~ . . l. : . . ~ ", . .. --- ./ 'i .. .--........ ....-.. \, "GoV. t '; ~l4 mOO: I ~:::,..",'" i' .::.~~.. :Jr. .....or:;:, ;'. PILOT \ I I I -J ~I ) I " ~ .: : AVE. & . . ~ .... .'~ -. . .:. .. "\ ::.~': ~ . .._"'I-~..: i i u. I 8 1.1 ._--. -- .. ~ . -, ;4 \.'\ . .. - - .. 11\ . \a - ~, to ~ C' :l-:- - .-' ~ -~ --I t"., .,. ;0 I uo - ..c.... o. I I,.., .C> ::0 I: $ , r;;----. ... ~(J). ..c.. '.:-&- - --- 'i .... ;,..c:. ~- :. -- -:' ;.. J . ,'</; ~;:>-.'~:'.. . . . .~.GRE~~"'l' =ET~~EN CITY C? :~~~INGTON ~~~ PROGRESS ~~~ CO~P~~~, INC. THIS AG~EEMENT is ~ade t::is ...~ ~. - ~ cay o!: i' ;;/~.. .I 1997, by and between the CITY C? =;:~~IKGTON, ~ Min~esota ~u~lclpal corporation (the "Cityll) and :~og=ess Land Company, I:'ic., a Mirmesota corporation (the II De.....ele;er II ) . 1. Recruest for Aooroval. The Developer has requested that the City amend the land use c: Lc~ 1, 3lock 2, Frairie Creek Second ~..... ,,-' . .QQl ,-lon (the "?ropertyll), frc::\ a ?,1-:?t.':'D to 32-?l.JD, General Business. Whereas, the City agrees to amend its' zoning ordinance in this manner, however, it is co~~itional on the Developer entering into this developme~t Agree~e~t. The Property is legally descri=ed as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Prairie Creek Second Addition Dakota County, Minnesota. 2. Conditions of Annroval. The City hereby approves this Agreement on the following terms ~~d conditions: a. the Developer enter into this Agreement, and b. the land use allowable en the Property shall be a 'professional business office only. c. should the existing structure be destroyed and/or razed, any new structure shall retain the footprint of the original building. 3. Develooment Plans. The Developer shall develop the Property in accordance with the following plans. The plans will not be attached to this Agree~ent. The plans maybe prepared by the Developer, subject to City approval, after entering into this Agreement but before any commencement of work on the Property. If the plans vary from the writte~ te~s and conditions of the Ag=-ee~ent, t :-~e ter7r,S of .........;- \....-::> .:...~::- e -=:'7. -=:-.. :. :::-.all cc::~~=l.. 71':e ~ec::'..l ired plans are as follows: ?lan A - Stagi~g ~la~ . ?lan 3 - Lancs=ape :lan plan C Arc~i~ec~~=al :lans (This shall incluce olans for all s~r~=~~=al i~orovemencs and additio~s) - . 4. Landscaoinq. Tte Deve:c~er shall landscape the Property i~ accordance with plan 3. 7he lancscaping shall be acco~plished in accordance with a time schedule approved by tte "City". S. License. The Develcper ~ereby grants t~e City, its agents, employees, officers and c=nc=actors, a license to enter the Property to perform all necessarj ~ork and/or inspection ceemed ._:.. appropriate__by_the..City. duri:1g t=-e. tir::e.,of.. ccnstruction. 6. Resoonsibilitv for Coses. A. The Developer shall pay all costs incurred by it or the City in conjunction with the cevelopment of the Property, . including but not limited to, legal, planning, construction costs, engineering, the preparatio~ of this Agreement, and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by t=.e City in monitoring and inspecting the project. B. The Developer shall hold the City and its officers and employees harmless from clai~s ~ade by itself and/or third parties for any damages sustaine~ or costs incurred resulting from approval and construction of this project. The Developer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless t~e City and its officers and employees for all costs, damages or expenses ~hich the City may payor incur as a result of such claims, including reasonable attorney's fees. -2- . :_- _._..~s...:=. __..... -=-~.-=:.:..;.....:::.....:. .0. .._:__...-: .-:~-.;....:...:::.----==--:-~. -- - .. .-' . .- - -.. -- ------ ..... . . . C. 7~e De,e~c?er s~al~ ~e:~~~~se t~e City for ccstS incurred i:1 the .- - ... entorce~ent c: t~~s Aq~eeme~t, including engineering and attorney's fees. 7. T.imitations as to t:se. ~~ ~o ti~e is the Property to be ~sed for anything other than busi~ess cffice p~r?cses. Should the existing structure be destroyed a~~/or razed, a~y new structure must retain the footpri~t of the origi~al building. Further, all plans and specificatioEs must be s~~itted and approved by the City prior to any new construction or recc~struction. 8. Miscellaneous. A. This Agreemem:. sr.all ~e binding upon the parties, "'p.-, . heirs, successors or assig::s, as the case may be. I..uel.r 3. Breach of the tern:.s of this Agreement by the Developer shall be gro~~ds for denial of building permits. C. The invali~ity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement-shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or u~enforceable provisions were omitted. D. This written docu~ent expresses the entire agreement among the parties and supersedes ~~y prior Agreements or understandings concerning the subject of this Agreement. No amendment shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by all the parties. E. This Agreement shall ~~n with tte land and may be recorded against the title to the Prcperty. -3- I~ \-iIT~:S.sS K:~:S:\.:Sc;?, ...'",....~ 1....- ;-~rt.:-=s ::::.ve exec'...:t:ed this Ag~eeme:1t: effective the c::.y a~d year fi~st ~~\e ~ritten. . :Ceveloper: CI7Y OF F~_~~INGTON By' 1Jv-~ Warren . Israelson It's President 3v: /::t-.JJ7 1l::6 Gerald Ristow Mayor ;&7-: ~.~ . . . .--- '. . j 7 " J.bh.."'l F. Erar /City Clerk/Administrator :~OGRESS L~ COM?~~~, INC. 3v: State of Minnesota ) ) ss. County of Dakota ) e 'f.l::;j/~ Jl1.~~ fer/( . Notary. ll.c . State of Minnesota ) ) ss. County of Dakota ) . ''''u- The (oregoing instrument was ack.,owledged before me this i~ day of ~ , 1997, by Gerald Ristow, Mavor. and John F. Erar. City Clerk/Jl.dministrator, of the City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation C~ behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by the City Council. . I ! r. 1'0;::r.' ~ .~",1' t,,;"'~ Notary Public Drafted By: GRANNIS & GRA-~IS, P.A. 412 Southview Boulevard Suite 100 South St. Paul, MN 55075 (612) 455-1661 c~~is\!arm~n;e.c~v\!a~~d.ste KAREN M. FINSTUEN HOT.lRY PUBUC-M1NNESOTA OJJCOTA COUNTY . My Crxnmission Ex;lires Jan. 31. 2000 t ~~<<<~~~<-~v~~. . -~- _"--r:=.s_. '';''':-':''-~-:''!.1~'::;;''.. -=- :-:.;.:. _--;. ~'.-_ ~ -- .. ._._. - --. -- - - - - _' ~_~~__~_ _.0-_-- . -f {l;UitUUJU4{ ,- - - Buildino Permit hi '. 0 ..~"I LJS(1L\ Pe~ ~o. 3jl:11J .3:5 Del SL. hucla.;!u . I+-:K 55024 ~63-7111 fla 463-259 ( D""'" ~.~ )-/~/7 / I \???r;-~ Lot J ? 1 cCl K /J.J6 ~O(tD tV i==" ~/"h "I.:l-IC'J) It.vJ I ~S'c )-f 1 . Site Address Legal Description Block '"\ ..- Addition ?rL~' '~fl:' c...~'="c 1< Si....= LDI...{:J Applicant: Owner X Contractor;K ;?.? 3zoa- I Propert). Owner (Q;\-iVn.VI Phone No. "-f sc- '3 ! ,I ~ { {- "::>-3t- ~fC -::> ~ SS"..'l '1 P State /,l1.) Zip ~ City Contractor Company ~C c:-Qc..':;;~ /-I-C/-1<: S> Contractor License No.: ~COS j J-.)..- Phone No. l/-)~-- ') J Ie;- Expiration Date '3 J :3 J J C; 7 , I 4~~-3IJ;;- Address J y.. ~ .N I CC>c....t..c I q-. S:./c33':;: Phone No: City ~ \2..'\)S V J LlE State ..A1 V " Description of Project ~\2 ~.()6L t=" X (~ n tV C- J...J.e> u S<:: . Bldg Permit T)1>e: OOS-bCustrial 006 - ~onaI 007 - ~Uc o 08 - Ga."'2ge o 82 - AdCiIion o 09 - Pool . 0 10 - Move o 11 - Other Structure o 12 - Deck o 84 - Interior. Finish o 13 - Porch 014 - Demo. Res. o 15 - Demo. Non-Res o 99 - Other 88 - Reside 89 - Reroof (O'-er) Pl:ln Review Submittal Checklist Code Information Hand0ut (!" on- Residen:i2:) / Completed Application /v,'\. Two Legal Surveys 14~.!\.."'t:- L-.:.o;....;';'L~) c'''' ?i-::: ?'u-l'V~?.:.1\CiJr.:c.- /' Two Complete Sets of Plans ~ One Energy Calculation Permit and Plan Reyiew Fee's are based on Section 30~ of the UBe. Estimated Value of \Vork $ .~ 7, 7><" CO I Description Cost per Square Value Square Feet Foot 1 Sl Floor ~ 'S". DO \)-7'7 ~ 71 S~tU 2nd Floor ; i~ .0D .~i.Q, ~I-' aD ~ ,~ ~ Q?J" ./-,;;;:;:0- Sq. Ft. per Floor Above - - - 2nd Basement - - - Garage - - - Deck J'lO .00 3tffo 3. tftD.cD Other - - - TOTAL 37, 7>';.00 Length '-\-Q 30 Stories 'J.. Width . Construction T)?C wa~ ~.'\o1G Zoning pcJD or=fi~ Occupancy Type Oi=~l..G' This permit sball be DUn and void it authorized work is Dot started within 180 da)'s or if work is suspended or abandoned ror 180 d3)'S or more after work is started. Date s;Iza A7 / Date .3 - 7 () to- Q . --<::..1/ q t:,;.CO 1&1'7/27,;0 =: 7 CX.o/75.::: fJ ;I tJ ~ ~=~'U'7ES ?~,~!~~ CC~:ES:C~ RE~':\ JA....."UMy 14, :SS7 1. C~air Schlawin called the meeting ~o o~~Q~ at 7:00 P.M.. Members Present: Gramentz, La~s~~, S=~la~i~. Members Absent: Schwing. Also Present: I~terim Ci~y Pla:~er S=~~l~z, ~dmi~ist=ative Assistant Fi~s~~en. 2. Chair Schlawin asked for co~ents on t~e minu~es of the meeting of December 17, 19S6. MOTION by La=son, secon~ by G=amentz to approve the minutes as submitted. APIF, MOTION c:ARR.I:E:D. 3. Chair Schlawin opened the hea=ing ~o d~scuss the schematic plan of Pine Ridge Forest PUD. Mr. Schultz introduced t~e concept for the PUD. Because of elevation changes on site, City enginee=i=g s~aff had requested information which ~as not no~.ally re~~ired ~~til t~e ~=eliminary plat is submitted. After initial review by City enginee=i=g, a meeting with Westergren and Associates, project engineers, was requested. ~s resulted in a second submittal of grading and utility plans. Mr. Schultz indicated that staff ~as recommending a continuation of the hearing until the City engineering staf= ~as had sufficient time to review the new plans and for the project engineer t~ make any requested changes. It was also noted that the PUD would need to be e~ther approved or denied at the February Commission meeting in order to meet t~~e limitations. Dan Westergren, project engineer, stated t=at he was working with City staff to solve problems with the slope on the site. Interim Planner Schultz expressed some concern regarding adequate water pressure to some of the lots. The developer, Tim Giles, responded that ~Ater faucets would not be allowed over certain heights on some lots. Chair Schlawin asked how the outlots, referring to those along Nelsen Hills Fa~, would be platted. Mr. Giles responded that would be worked out before the PUn ~AS finalized in February. MOTION by Larson, second by Gramentz to continue the public hearing until February 11, 1997. APIP', MOTION CARRIED. 4. Chair Schlawin opened the bea=ing =e~~es~ed by Warren Israelson of Prog=ess L~~d Company to amend the prai=ie C=e~< Pu~ to allow t~e convBrsion of t~e Stegmaier homestead into office space. Do==a Ramero expressed concern about traffic created by the change in use. Mr. Is=aelson explained that there were only going to be 8 offices which would generate 1 or 2 trips each per day. Questions were raised regarding fu~~e use of the site, should the house one day be destroyed. Chair Schlawin sta~ed that the PUD could be amended again in o=der to preserve the integrity of the P~. The Pl~~ing Commission re~~ested that Progress submit a landscaping pl~~ fc= s~aff review prior to final approval. MOTION by Larson, second =: G=amentz to close the public ~earing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Gra=.entz, second by Larson to forward a recommendation to the City Council =eco~e=d~ng ap~=oval of the amen~~ent subject to ~ee submittal and a~~=oval of ~:.e landscaping plan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. After the public eear~ng ^as clcsed, Kirr~erlee Bovee submitted a pe~ition with 18 sigr.atu=es of.=eside=~s ^~o were c~posed to amending tee Pu~ to allow this use. She stated that ~t was t~eir belief that the lot would be used for new house ccnstructicn. ~r. Israelson stated it ~as alwavs his intention to save the homestead as a resicence, ho~ever because of- changes ~ithin the Pt~, it ~ould not be feasi~le because of costs and its proxi~ity to Pilot Knoo Road. ~s. Bovee stated that it ~as her opinion that co~ercial use is not an acequate buffer for the res;c~nces to t~e east of the homestead. OCT-29-97 WEDu-C5: S5 KELL Y&KARLA TO: L~e Smi(".k City Planning 463.2591 -- Odo~~J' 28, 1997 Deal.- L~~; 16128983063 P.101 FAX ~rF..;\rO FROM1 Karla Keagy 46()"2484 . Due to unforeseen circlJm~t~l)('es. I fiud it ut:c~Jl~cy tu resign from the Planning Commission. As you Imow, J have alwa)'~ beat impr6Sed with the de\Ji.c2ttiull 2tml eflort made by t:v~ryune in Chy Plnnning. I also ha,-e a great RrprM:"iSltiol.\ ro.. tl1.e conM':jentiot1~ way in whiclt tlae cummission works to mnl,c Farmington a better conJlnunity. It ha~ hN':n $I privled~e to work with you lllL Sincer.dy. ./ ~./..... .J. .?<~....- ~~~-6f"'-. Karla Keail,Y .p if . .