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Home My WebLink About06.09.98 Planning Packet . .. . 3. a) 4. a) . b) c) 5. . AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION Regular June 9, 1998 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 12, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS None DISCUSSION Charleswood Final Plat Variance for Driveway Width - Harry Hard - 18810 Embry Avenue Comprehensive Plan Update & Issues 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 Commission From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Date: June 9, 1998 RE: Planning Commission Recommendation Summary PUBLIC HEARINGS a) None DISCUSSION a) Charleswood Final Plat Recommendation / Staff recommends that the Charleswood Final Plat be approved and forwarded to the City Council for review. b) Variance for Driveway Width - Harry Hard - 188 I 0 Embry A venue Recommendation Review the two proposals and direct the owners and City staff on the next step in the variance process. c) Comprehensive Plan Update & Issues Recommendation Please review the above interview dates and let me know when you are available. Also, please submit the attached issues list to me at the June 9th meeting. Thank you for your time in this important initial step. CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street · Farmint}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · fa/( (612) 463-2591 " .. To: Farmington Planning Commission Lee Smick, pfl Planning Coordinator From: Date: June 9, 1998 RE: Charleswood Final Plat Approval Planning Department Review Applicant: Genstar Land Company Midwest 11 000 West 78th St., Suite 201 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (612) 942-7844 Referral Comments: 1. City Engineering Division Attachments: 1. Final Plat Final Plat for Phase I Proposed Development: The first phase will consist of 83 lots rather than the proposed 110 at the preliminary plat stage. The total amount of acres for the first phase consist of 32.29 acres Location of Property: SW corner of future County Road 31 and 195th Street West (south of Troy Hills and Akin Park). Area Bounded By: Single-family residential development to the north, The PUD designates high density residential / commercial and medium density / high density residential land to the east, continued single-family residential to the south and agricultural land to the west. Existing Zoning: R-3 Planned Unit Development The maximum lot coverage for an R-3 Single- family zone is 25%. The minimum lot size for the development is 10,000 sq. ft. The smallest lot is CitlJ. of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street. Farminf}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fa/( (612) 463-2591 Lot Coverage and Sizes: , .. 10,000 sq. ft., the largest is 20,530 sq. ft. (lot breakdown shown below) Lot widths in Phase I . (measured 20 feet from the front property line) range from 70 feet to over 120 feet. Setbacks: The developer has proposed minimum setbacks slightly different from the City guidelines: Front Yard: 20 feet Street Side Yard: 20 feet House Side Yard: 10 feet Garage Side Yard: 5 feet Rear Yard: 20 feet Streets and Accesses: The Phase I site will contain two accesses to the north onto 195th St. W. Street widths will measure 32 feet from curb to curb within a 60 foot right-of- way. The street patterns will be curvilinear and continue in the same fashion as the developments to the north. There are no cul-de-sacs within this first phase. Sidewalks: Sidewalks or trails will be recommended along all local collector routes per City Code requirements. . Topography: Site topography is generally rolling except for some steep bluff areas along the easterly site boundary overlooking a small valley running between the low / medium density residential parcel and the medium / high density residential parcel and along the southeastern boundary of the low / medium density parcel over looking the wetland area. Elevation changes range from 910 in the southern wetland area to 970 in the northwestern most portion of the site. Wetland: Wetland areas do exist within the PUD but are not found within the first addition of development. Flood Plain: The flood plain does not effect the first phase of this development. The developer has attempted to keep all development out of the flood plain areas within the PUD. Developer Added Amenities: Entrance monuments and medians are proposed to . be constructed at all entrances to the project. These . . . , monuments will serve as the gateway to the project. The Everest Path entrance will contain a center median and will be landscaped. The developers intentions are to complement the monuments and alert vehicle drivers that they are entering a residential area. These amenity items will be maintained by a homeowners association. Landscaped cul-de-sac islands are also proposed to be constructed in the center of all cul-de-sacs. These too will be maintained by a homeowners association. The City is currently reviewing this proposal; there are no cul-de-sacs proposed for the first phase of development. Parkland and Trails: The Farmington Park & Recreation Board reviewed the proposed locations of parks on the site at the schematic plan level and has initially approved the locations. The developer has stated that they would install playground equipment in the parks to complete the park and would designate this contribution as their park dedication requirement. The Parks & Recreation Board has agreed to this dedication. The City will be requiring that the developer construct the trails and be credited that cost toward their park dedication. Additional Comments The Developer is seeking Final Plat approval for the first phase of Charleswood consisting of 83 lots and covering an area of 32.29 acres. The Metropolitan Council approved the MUSA expansion in February of 1998 allowing this project to continue past the preliminary plat stage. The City Council approved a grading permit for the first phase on June 1 st to allow the Developer to grade 36.16 acres on the site. The City Planning Coordinator and City Engineer have reviewed the Final Plat and have determined the following: 1. A future well supply location is needed in this development to secure a location for future expansion of the water utilities. It is proposed that the City acquire Lot 1 Block 1 in the first phase to locate the future well and the terms of the agreement will be incorporated into the Development Contract. 195tb Street (County Road 64) will need to be improved to the western boundary of this development. Improvements to the road will need to be completed by the City or the County, with the Developer sharing in the costs of the improvements. 2. 3 The Developer's cost sharing requirement will be determined at the Development Contract stage. All major engineering issues have been resolved and Final Plat approval at the City Council will be contingent on the preparation and execution of the Development Contract and approval of the construction plans. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Charleswood Final Plat be approved and forwarded to the City Council for review. , . . . ~ , TO: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator FROM: Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: Charleswood Final Plat DATE: June 5, 1998 The engineering staff has reviewed the Charleswood Development plans relative to final plat issues. Engineering staff recommends approval of the plat with the following comments: 1. The Water Board needs a lot in this plat for a future water supply well. Lot 1 Block 1 has been identified as being most practical for both the City and the Developer. It is understood that if the City obtains this lot the Developer will be compensated for the lot. The amount of compensation will be negotiated and the transaction will be a part of the Development Contract. 2. 195th Street (County Road 64) will need to be improved as part of this project. The improvements will need to be constructed as a City or County project, with the Developer participating in the cost of the improvements. The terms of the Developers participation in the costs of the improvements will be a part of the Development Contract. 3. The major engineering issues on the site have been resolved. Final plat approval at the Council level will be contingent on the preparation and execution of the Development Contract and approval of the construction plans Respectfully submitted, ~)11~ Lee M. Mann, P .E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street · Farminf}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · fa/( (612) 463-2591 8 ~ ~ ~ ~ (.) q-t ~~I' !!-~t ~..I '-, ......... ,.- ,.' " hilI. ,,10(' 'U~ .... J;~ ~,l hi rh i 1& 1ft III I.;. ill ~'i!' ~ih ~n<< a.,.,. wP.. _If '/......"..........\ ~4 '''I~I :J .",W-v" N II A 11: ~ ~ t :! .I l 3: '" ! ~ : ~ I S ! )! ........ 11'.... 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(~~r ..~ ....~ H.1g6 :) r-------' I m"i\C~ 'I ~ I LJ r----. i:t;1 K:I 77" IAO.'11 ~lSctMGIN ~V1SNdD lSctMGIN ~V1SNdD:A9 lNdS LI :tI BS-S -g ..... < I TO: City Planning Commission f)P FROM: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator DATE: June 9, 1998 RE: Variance for Driveway Width 18810 Embry Avenue INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hard are seeking a variance to widen their driveway width to either 34 or 42 feet at the curb. Section 10-6-5 (4) of the City Code requires driveways to be 26 feet in width at the curb and 30 feet in width at the property line. Section 10-6-8 (2) requires driveways to be graded for proper drainage and surfaced with concrete or bituminous material. The owners have submitted a letter explaining their reasons for the request along with two driveway proposals. In the preferred proposal, the owners would like to widen the driveway at the curb to 42 feet and widen the driveway to the lot line. Paving of driveways to the property line is allowed in the City Code under Section 10-4-1 because the adjacent property is zoned residential. The second proposal consists of widening the driveway at the curb to 34 feet and angling the lot line approximately 21 feet, leaving a triangle of 126 square feet constructed with rock or grass. As stated above, however, City Code requires the driveway expansions to be paved. The owners feel the hardship for the variance is due to the property being situated on a corner lot at the bottom of Embry Avenue. They state that the turning radius required to enter the driveway coming down the hill is too difficult, thereby causing the hardship. Additionally, they state that visitors have to park on the street in front of the house, causing visual obstructions from the parked vehicles at the intersections of Embry A venue and Embers A venue. Presently the owners have a three-stall garage and drive three vehicles. A fourth vehicle will be purchased at a later date. This space will allow for four vehicles to be parked on the property and not block the three-stall garage. At this time, the owners have stated that no curb cuts will be applied for to allow for the increased widths, therefore it is assumed that the vehicles will drive over the curbs. This is not allowed as stated in Section 10-6-8 (4) requiring that all off-street parking shall have access from driveways. The owners could not be reached before the packet deadline to confirm the proposal for no curb cutting. If no curb cut is proposed for the driveway, the owners will still be required to seek a variance to the 30-foot requirement for a driveway measured at the property line. CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street. Farminf}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7171 · fa/( (612) 463.2591 The variance approval procedure requires the following findings.: A) Literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in undue hardship with respect to the property. B) Such unnecessary hardship results because of circumstances 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. D) The variance observes the spirit and intent of the ordinance, produces substantial justice and is not contrary to the public interest. 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. ACTION REQUIRED Review the two proposals and direct the owners and City staff on the next step in the variance process. , ,.. \ . . . - .... I . . . ~.~-:r:::-". __-~~ 1i~..Jt. __"-.IlI_ 7'~(1-8 / 5'~ .,. To: Farmington City Council From: Harry and Candy Hard 18810 Embry Ave May 15. 1998 We would like to request a variance to widen our driveway, Our house is on the incline going up Embry Ave. It is quite an .. angle to be coming down the hill and turn into our driveway. Also. it would help us have some off street parking for people visiting. since we are on 0 very busy curve and corner and a car parked in front of our house seems to block somewhat having a minimum of congestion at the corner of Embry and Embers, Our preferred variance would be to allow a total of 42' at the curb with the driveway running along the lot line. See diagram, The new house being built next to us sits closest to the other side of the lot with the majority of their lawn adjacent to our proposed driveway. Our alternative variance would be 0 34' distance at the curb angling to the lot line at approximately 21' t leaving a triangle of approximatley 126 square feet completed with either rock or grass. See diagram. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. &~ tlzuQ q/~~ < .tf!:~."f'" y \t;H'1 (&:1"'- .QUU 11"\". (UV-IQQ,.t 41 . C"erti fico t e 0 f Su rvEL)C.~.for: . - - I .f' M. STERLING JjQMES. INC. ~ ... \ ._~.- Pfeter'{fJ Yetf';ance / . r " " / \ \ \ \'.. , /" 1J. ~ .a o \ '\ \. BENGI'! MARI< I TOP DfP IP~ [LEV,;: ,. .. I ~ ...-"/ j // '/' '" , ~ . " "'/ " . C0/&,U),tJ \, 13 \ \ ..j ~ .~ o ", ..... , ';,,J .::r . ''/ ,,\,0 ,~~:' i,' ~.\S 15 ..." ,.. 'I) /. .1.' ....6\ I '.L I'iOlE; f'ROPOSe:O RI\lIE5 SnO,~;~ PER OfV.olNG flLA~j BY; Pfl,OGREll3 tlOTIi: pUI\-PINt;i 1I~'/Ii~ION~ $11QWN J.I\' "'OR HORIZONTAL AN!) VERTICAL l.OCA nON or STRU URES ONLY. SH J.AOHITECTVAL PLANS FOR eUILDINC ANO F"OUNP,A, nON DfMt:NSIQNS. NOTE; NO sPE(:lru; $c.lILS I/IlVE$T10A TiOt) l-lAS SEeN CVMF'LETEt) ON THIS LOT 8'1' THE: SilR'vtYOR, THe: SIJITAelllTY or SOILS TO SUPPOIl r 1Hg SP~CWIC HOUSE PROPO~~p IS Nor lHE RESPC.I;SIBILlTY OF' THE: S(JRveVOR. NOTEiTHIS C~RTlflCA1'E: ooes lIor PURPORT TO SHOW fASfMEtHS OfHtR THAN T~jP~~ SNC'II"I 011 THE RECOROEP -1"LI\ t. ,I ;: 'I lilt: COI'HR,-CTOR MUST vtRlfY o~iv;IliA'y D~SICN. t/QTt:: ~E^~IN(;'5 SI1Qwli ^RE flt\sm ON Nl ^SSt.JMEO D',TlIM /' ..EBJ2e.D.Sf1LH.QLl$.f..LLf..y ~ ILillL_ l.I)WEST FLClOR ELEVATION: q l 7~ 2- c 7 " -z 10P OF BLOCK ELEVA TfON: 7,. (),_ . C2 r GARACE SLAB' ELEVATION: li.-!...~7, ~ WE HEREBY CER TlF'Y To M, STERLING HOMES INC. TH AT THIS IS A. TRUE SURVEY OF THE BOUNDARIES OF.': _--'~q . x 000.00 DENOTES txlSTINC tU,VA TlON ( 000.00 ) OENOTEs PROPOSC:O (LEVA )'1 ON . - - - (.lENO!(S DR....INAClE AND UTILITY [~ T ... DENOTES DflAiI/AGt. FLOll DIRECTION ----.- DENOnS lJOI.IUlIENT -. -8- -. DWOn:S Of'FSE:T HUB ANO CORRECT REPRESiNT.ATlON OF A LOT 14, BLOCK 2. 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"\ \ / / .1 r-: .) . !'iOT~; PROPOSED R^DES St1o\~;~ PER CiRf,DING PLAN 6'1'; PROGfl.E.; NOTe: IiUI\.(>II~C;: IIJ'N$IQN~ $11 . OF" STRU lURES ONLY. s~r~~~TriE~~ HORIZONTAL ANO VERTICAL lOCATION FOUNP,I,T10N PIM€:NS/ONS, " VAl, PLANS FOR BUILDINC AND NOTE; NO $PE~lrIC SIlIL$ 1/Ij'.t:$TlOAOlj SVR~YOR. !H~ SIJIr.a.aILITY ;f SO~~S T~E~~p~~~jLl ~~D s~~c ~HIS LOT BY THE pROPO~~p I~ NOT lH€ RtSPOl,SIBll.Ifl' 0;: THE Sf.JR~I'Gil I Ie HOUSe: " /./ .-t, v ) ..Jj\ I '.l .-.EBi1euSEQJ:tQ!..I.~E:--8LVAI1illL LOWEST FLOOR ~LE:VA TION: C.fl7~ 2- 10f' OF BLOCK [LEVA T!ON: 72 (), L_ GARAGE SLAB'. ELEvATION: 92.......:)., .. CITY OF FARMINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - ISSUES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street. Farminf}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · Fa/( (612) 463.2591 TO: City Planning Commission Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator IJ:(J FROM: DATE: May 12, 1998 RE: Turf/Erosion Control Policies Comments: The attached memo by City Engineer Lee Mann and the TurflErosion Control Policies were presented at the May 4th City Council meeting. From the meeting, the City Council concurred with staff that the policies should be reviewed with builders and developers before the policies go into effect on June 1, 1998. Staff has presented these policies to the Planning Commission for comments and concerns that may be generated from your review. The policies will be included in the Development Manual upon approval of the review by the City Council, Planning Commission and Builders and developers. Requested Action: Direct staff to make any changes to the attached policies and recommend approval of the policies. CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street · FarminlJton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-7111 · Fait (612) 463.2591 i () {;L TO: Mayor, Coun~ers, City Administrator Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: SUBJECT: Development Standards-Turf /Erosion Control Policies DATE: May 4, 1998 INTRODUCTION Staff has put together a policy on Turf Establishment for newly constructed homes and commercial buildings, in the City. Also, revisions to the Lot Development erosion' control policy that was put into place last fall are presented. DISCUSSION . Last year, several policies and procedures were put into place to address drainage and erosion issues. The requirement for an as-built certificate of survey was instituted in order to help insure that lots in a development are graded per the approved grading plan for that development. That document also helps identify the responsible party if a drainage issue is brought to the City's attention in the future. The requirements for silt fence around the lot and a rock construction driveway during construction of the home were instituted to control erosion so that erosion does not cause drainage problems on adjacent property and to help keep the mud off ofthe street. Tuif Establishment Policy Another issue that has been identified and needs to be addressed is turf establishment requirements for new homes. Currently. the City does not have a policy requiring that turf be established within a given time frame after completion of home construction. So. once the as-built certificate of survey is complete and the certificate of occupancy is issued, a homeowner could wait years before turf is established on his or her lot. There are currently several lots in Farmington that have been occupied for over a year and the yards are still bare soil, turf has not been established. In a couple of instances, the yards erode into the street with every rainstorm. If turf is not established in a timely manner, the soils in the yard will erode into the drainage swales and possibly cause future drainage problems. Attached is a Turf Establishment Policy. This policy will require that the front and side yard and drainage and utility easements be sodded before a certificate of occupancy will be issued on a new home. It is understood that adverse weather conditions and winter will affect the ability of a builder to sod before the certificate of occupancy is issued. Currently the City holds a $1500 surety for grading and the As-Built Certificate of Survey on each lot until the certificate of occupancy is issued. This surety would also cover the sod if a temporary certificate of occupancy needs to be issued because the sod cannot be placed due to weather. If the sod is not installed in the required time frame, the City could use the surety and install the sod. CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street · farminf}ton, IAN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · fa/( (612) 1163.2591 Most of the surrounding communities have a turf establishment policy in place similar to the one ~. presented here. Lot Erosion Control Currently, the City's Lot Erosion Control Policy requires that a builder install silt fence around the entire lot and install a rock construction entrance prior to the footing inspection. The purpose for this is to control erosion on the lot and keep the mud out of the streets. At this time, it has been determined by staff that some refinements to the policy and process are necessary. Attached are the revised erosion control requirements. The engineering division will now be reviewing all site plans before issuance of building permits. During the site plan review, engineering staff will determine where the silt fence needs to be installed on the lot. It is not always necessary to put silt fence around the entire lot and the issue of keeping the streets clean will be resolved with the City contracting for street cleaning services. The required silt fence Will be identified on the site plan so that the builder will know where to install it. The erosion control measures will need to be installed before construction begins. Prior to the scheduling of the footing inspection, the engineering division will inspect the erosion control on the lot. The footing inspection will not take place until the erosion control on the site is approved by engineering. The temporary rock construction entrance will be required immediately following the backfilling of the foundation instead of prior to the footing inspection. If at any time the erosion control requirements are not in compliance on a lot, a stop work order will be issued on that lot. Implementation These policy changes will go into effect June 1, 1998. It is intended that these new policies will be reviewed with developers and builders prior to formal implementation. . BUDGET IMPACT None. ACTION REOUESTED For information only. Color coded copies of these new policies will be forwarded to Council for inclusion in the City's Development Process Manual. Respectfully submitted, ;;zt:YJ1~ Lee M. Mann, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file ~. . . . TURF ESTABLISHMENT POLICY The purpose of the Turf Establishment Policy is to prevent erosion control problems on newly constructed residential and commercial lots. The builderlhomeowner is required to install sod before the final Certificate of Occupancy is issued. It is the responsibility of the owner to establish turf in the area where sod is not required. Any erosion that occurs into City drainage and utility easements is the responsibility of the property owner. If the City has to clean the drainage and utility easements due to erosion from an owner's property, the City will bill the property owner the costs to clean the affected easements. Seeding of the lot should occur within 60 days of the issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy. In periods of adverse weather conditions between October 16th and April 31 S\ a temporary Certificate of Occupancy will be issued, but the installation of sod must be completed on or before June 1 st. No temporary Certificates of Occupancy will be issued in the Spring, after May 1 st through October 1 Sth. In the case of adverse weather conditions where it is not possible to install sod before fmal inspection, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued upon receipt of a re-inspection fee and signed agreement that sod will be installed within 30 days of its issuance. The City currently collects a surety for an As-Built Certificate of Survey before any building permit is issued. The surety is returned when the as-built certificate of survey and sod requirements has been approved. If these requirements are not met, the surety wiJI be used to either complete the As-Built Certificate of Survey and/or complete the installation of the sod and seed. Minimum turf establishment requirements will: 1. Prevent soil erosion from newly disturbed lots where siltation may wash into streets, stormwater ponds, storm sewers and on to adjacent properties. 2. Provide greenery to visuaJIy soften barren soils. paved areas and buildings. 3. Encourage the preservation and stabilization of adjacent wetlands by protecting aquatic plants from siltation or protect other natural habitats. 4. Maintain property values. 5. Generally enhance the quality and appearance of developed properties and protect the value of surrounding neighborhoods and thereby promote the general welfare of the City. The attached standard detail demonstrates the minImum standards of the Turf Establishment Policy and are as follows: 1. Sod shall be instaJIed from the roadside edge or the unpaved right-of-way to the back comers of the furthest-most building. 2. All easements shall be sodded to cover the entire easement width and length. 3. Any remaining disturbed areas not mentioned above may be seeded. Revision 04/28/98 4. Silt fences must be maintained throughout the construction period until new vegetation is established. Turf slopes in excess of 3: 1 are prohibited. . 5. . ... Revision 04/28/98 I . . . TURF ESTABLISHMENT POLICY ~ G,\STANDARD PLATES\GEN STREET -, I I I I .J SOD SHALL BE 6' OR THE WIDTH OF THE EASEMENT, WHICHEVER IS GREATER I ~OD SHALL BE 6' OR THE WIDTH OF THE EASEMENT, WHICHEVER IS GREATER r I I I I L 6' LOT I LOT 3 ~ ~ = MIN. MANDATORY SODDED AREA I: . : · : .~ = BACKYARD MAY BE SEEDED STANDARD DETAILS TURF ESTABLISHMENT POLICY Last Revision: Mar. 1998 City Plate No. ( FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA ) GEN- I ~ City of Farmington Erosion Control Requirements Drafted 4/29/98 . According to studies of non-point urban water pollution, erosion and transport of sediment off of unprotected construction sites is in many cases the leading contributor to pollution in lakes and rivers. Cities and counties nationwide have instituted measures to combat this problem by encouraging builders and developers to follow erosion control "Best Management Practices". It is the City of Farmington's goal to work with builders and developers to insure that erosion is controlled and minimized on all construction sites. In order to achieve the most cost-effective protection of surface water, Fannington has an ongoing erosion control program. The program outlines minimum steps that will be required on building sites where bare soil is exposed. Due to the diversity of building situations encountered, each site will be individually evaluated and where additional measures or variances are needed they will be specified at the discretion of the City Engineering Division. 1. All grading plans and building site surveys will be reviewed for effectiveness of erosion control measures in the context of the site topography and drainage. If plans or surveys do not specify erosion control. these measures will be described on the plans or surveys by the City's Engineering Division based on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's "Best Management Practices". Plans and surveys with erosion control specified are then returned with the pennits. 2. Silt fence is required to control erosion on all sites. Silt fence requirements are as follows: . The builder is responsible for properly installing erosion control before construction activity begins. An erosion control inspection must then be scheduled and passed at least 24 hours before a footing inspection will be done. . Engineering will perfonn follow-up inspections on a regular basis to insure erosion control measures are properly installed. The builder is responsible to maintain the silt fence during the construction process. . The City inspector or engineer will retain the right to require additional silt fence at any time to ensure that erosion does not occur. . Silt fence/hay bales will not be required when the ground is frozen as determined by the city. Silt fence shall be installed in the spring when the frost is out as detennined by the city. If silt fence is not installed correctly after an inspection by the City in the spring. it will be installed at the builder's expense. Costs associated with having silt fence installed will be subtracted from the as-built/erosion control surety. . 3. Temporary rock entrances are required on every construction site and are required after backfilling of foundation. Requirements for temporary rock entrances are as follows: . Installation of rock entrances will be required after backfill of the foundation. If the rock entrance isnnot installed immediately after backfilling, a stop work order will be given until the rock driveway is installed. Rock driveways will also be required during the winter months after backfill of the foundation. . II 4. In cases where builders are in noncompliance with erosion control, the City will issue stop work orders until erosion control measures meet City requirements. .5. Streets should be cleaned and swept whenever tracking of sediments occurs and before sites are left idle for weekends and holidays. If streets are not kept clean, the City will arrange for a private contractor to clean streets and will bill the cleaning costs to the Developer. Questions and comments may be directed to the City of Farmington Engineering Division at 463-1600. . . .". "I TO: City Planning Commission FROM: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator DATE: May 12, 1998 RE: Wetland Ordinance Timeline Comments: The attached time line is a schedule for reviewing and finalizing the revised Wetland Ordinance. It has recently become apparent that the current wetland ordinance didn't address various issues concerning mitigation procedures and buffer areas. The greatest need for revising the ordinance was the amount of setback required as a buffer between the wetland edge and a building. In Section 10-9-6 (C) 3, the existing ordinance requires that all buildings, except accessory buildings shall be setback at least one hundred feet from a wetland. This requirement was observed as too excessive, considering wetlands vary in environmental value. A more manageable requirement would categorize wetlands by functionality, value of the ecosystem and whether the wetland had been altered and would require various setback lengths depending on the type of wetland adjacent to a development. As shown on the timeline, City staff will meet with developers on May 21 sl to discuss the revised ordinance. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 23rd and the City Council will hold a public hearing on July 20th. The effective date for the ordinance is scheduled for August 3, 1998. I will mail a copy of the revised Wetland Ordinance to you on June 1"1 for your review before the June 23rd Planning Commission meeting. Requested Action: Informational only. I CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street. Farminfjton, MN 55024 · (612) 463.7111 · fa/( (612) 463.2591 ./ . . . -- PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR WETLAND ORDINANCE REVISION Task . Finalize Draft comments with Sherri Buss . Mail Wetland Ordinance to Developers . Meeting with Developers . Review at Development Committee meeting . Make revisions to ordinance per developer's meeting . Mail revised Wetland Ordinance to Planning Commission . Advertise for Planning Commission Public Hearing . Hold Planning Commission Public Hearing . Make any revisions per Planning Commission meeting . Advertise for City Council Public Hearing . Hold City Council Public Hearing . Adopt Ordinance/Set effective date (August 3, 1998) . Distribute letters to developers one week before effective date of ordinance Date May 1, 1998 May 13, 1998 May 21, 1998 May 26, 1998 May 21-May 26 June 1, 1998 June 8,1998 June 23, 1998 June 24-June 3 July 6,1998 July 20,1998 July 20, 1998 July 27, 1998 ,. . PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular December 9, 1997 1. Planning Commission Chair Schlawin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Schlawin, Larson, Simones, Schwing Members Absent: Keagy Also Present: Planning Coordinator Smick and Intern Schultz . 2. Schlawin opened all five public hearing scheduled for 7:00 P.M. First heard was Mr. Tom Ryan applying for a variance in minimum lot size in an R-3 zone at the location of 513 Second Street. Planner Smick explained that the applicant is proposing to tear down a home that is in disrepair and erect a new home and garage on the site. Smick went on to state that the lot consists of 7,492 square feet and recently has had a water hookup installed to improve the property. Smick gave the recommendation to approve the variance in minimum lot size in an R- 3 zone to construct a single-family home. Schlawin asked Mr. Ryan ifhe planned to landscape the property to blend it into the neighborhood right away. Mr. Ryan stated that he would but wouldn't spend $3,000. Schlawin replied that he didn't expect that. The Commission did not. have any other discussion. Schlawin requested comments from the public; none were stated. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the variance in minimum lot size in an R-3 contingent that the owner discuss landscaping plans with Planner Smick; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. Schlawin opened the continued public hearing for Riverside Villas preliminary and final plat. Schlawin stated that it is understood that the School Board has proceeded with eminent domain of the property and that Mr. Benedict has withdrawn the project. Smick replied that was correct. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The public hearing for a variance to maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-1 for South Suburban Medical Center was opened by Schlawin. Planner Smick pointed out which signs are existing and which will soon be installed. Smick went on to explain that Staff approved the permits with conditions to meet the opening date of the new clinic. Smick also noted to the Commission that the sign ordinance does not reflect for different uses, such as institutional, within the R (residential) districts. Schwing asked Smick how this was missed by staff considering the number of variances needed. Smick explained that the application was reviewed as a wall sign and the hospital was viewed as a commercial building rather than being in an R-I zone. Smick stated that the recommendation for approval of the variance is based on that there is no requirement for an institutional use in an R-I zone. The Commission had some additional comments and questions of the signs. . Schlawin requested any public comments. Karla Keagy, 908 Oak St., stated that the (wall) sign along Oak Street is already illuminated and that the parking lot lighting is an annoyance to the neighborhood. She continued by stating that the thirteen foot pylon sign is excessive for a residential neighborhood and is requesting that the hospital add evergreens to block the parking lot lighting. ..."'~ ...~ . The Commission questioned Bob Johnson about the current illumination of the signage and the hours of the clinic. Mr. Johnson relied that the lights should not be on because they are controlled by reverse illumination. Mr. Johnson also added that the police wanted the parking lights on for crime prevention. Smick intervened to state that some of these issues can be resolved between the parties and would like to talk with the Police Chief on the matter. Schwing asked Mr. Johnson ifthere were plans to dress up the pylon sign with landscaping. Mr. Johnson stated yes. Commissioner Larson asked about the consideration of fencing. Mr. Johnson replied that trees were environmentally more pleasing and would use them. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing, second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Simones, second by Schwing to approve the variance subject to: A) additional landscaping be added to obstruct parking lot lighting; B) the south marquee sign be extinguished at end of business hours; C) landscaping be added around the pylon sign. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. . I I 5. Chair Schlawin opened next public hearing for conditional use permit for a home occupation for Keith and Valerie Tutewohl at 4215 206th St. W. Intern Schultz briefed the Commission on the propose use and the guidelines set by the State of one client per session for due to space restrictions. Schultz listed past home occupations permitted by the Commission. Schlawin stated he was concerned about customer parking and would like see them park in the resident driveway. Schlawin also pointed out that one two-sided, two square foot, nonilluminated exterior sign is permitted. MOTION by Larson to close the public hearing, second by Schwing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the conditional use permit for home occupation; second by Simones. VOTING FOR- Larson, Simones, Schlawin; ABST AIN- Schwing. MOTION CARRIED. 6. The conditional use public hearing for the Episcopal Church of the Advent for an off premises directional sign was opened. Schultz illustrated the dimensions and location of the sign on the Tom Thumb property at 420 Elm St. Schultz went to explain that the sign will be placed on the existing pylon and will not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic along Fifth St. Schultz also explained the City Code allows for "religious and nonprofit organizations" directional signs assuming substantial hardships. The Commission was concerned about setting precedence for these type of signs. Schultz explained that conditional use process allows for the Commission to review each application and that churches are part of the exception to the ordinance. MOTION by Larson to close the public hearing, second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the conditional use permit for an off-premises sign; second by Schwing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. . 7. Planner Smick gave a brief presentation concerning the issues of the Adelmann annexation at 3221 W. 2 13th St. of 18.11 acres. Smick indicated that there are no proposed developments at this time for this property. Empire Township has reviewed and approved the annexation Smick stated. The Commission questioned Smick on several concerns of the property, one being the proper land use for the property. Smick indicated that staff will review the issue. ~ . . . . Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center 4100 220th Street West, Suite 102 Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: (612) 891-7777 FAX: (612) 891-7775 DAKOTA COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSE.RVATION DISTRICT May 6, 1998 John Smyth Bonestroo Rosene Anderlink 2335 West Highway 36 St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 RE: TECHNICAL EV ALUTAION PANEL MEETING FOR PRAIRIE CREEK EAST POO Dear John: This letter is intended as a follow-up to our Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) meeting held on April 14, 1998. The goals of the TEP meeting were 1.) to classify the three wetlands located within the Prairie Creek East PUD in accordance with the City of Farmington's Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP), 2.) discuss mitigation sequencing requirement for Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) purposes. Based on the April 14th TEP, the following comments are submitted for your review and consideration: 1. Basin A is essentially two separate riparian wetlands (Greenway Corridors). One part is associated with the North Creek drainage and the other is associated with an unnamed stream originating from Lake Julia (DNR Protected Water 352). There are plant communities within these greenway corridors such as sedge and marsh marigolds which are susceptible to degradation by stonn water inputs. Based on our field review, in conjunction with Farmington's SWMP, a Manage 1 classification for these green way corridors is recommended. Under the current proposal, portions of these green way corridors will be filled for roadway construction, reconstructed for improved drainage, excavated for storm water ponds, and used as wetland replacement. 2. Basin B and Basin C are smaller isolated wetlands. Due to alternating cultivation periods of these hydric soils over the last several years, these wetlands are dominated by annual plant communities. Again, based on our field review, in conjunction with Farmington's SWMP, we would recommend a Manage 2 classification for both of these basins. Under the current proposal, Basin B would be filled and Basin C would be filled and excavated for a storm water pond. 3. The proposed wetland drainage/stream reconstruction needs more detail to effectively evaluate the mitigation sequencing requirements under the WCA. The proposed wetland fill to cross Basin A for a City road should be evaluated to ensure that the sedge plam community on the north side of the stream is not directly impacted by the roadway fill. No alternatives which would avoid filling Basin B and Basin C have been provided. This will be a prerequisite for WCA purposes. 4. The current proposal does not met the WCA sequencing requirements and we would recommend that wetland filling activities be avoided or reduced unless the developer can provide alternatives to substantiate the overall need to fill wetlands. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . # 5. We oppose any excavation activities, wetland replacement or storm water pond construction, within . the confluence of North Creek and the unnamed stream (east side of development). 6. The current plan is too aggressive. A large portion of the site is wetland and floodplain. The developer needs to look at reducing the number of lots and reconfiguring the overall PUD in order to maintain water quality within the City of Farmington and the Vermillion River Watershed. If you have any questions regarding these comments, you can reach me at 891-7778. Sincerely, ~ tJJs'Vl Brian Watson District Manager Cc: Phil Belfiori, BWSR Dan Seemon, USCOE Lee Mann, City of Farmington Eric Peters, BRA . . 'VtL.. IIIV, ~ - I c:: - ~O C1 ; '4'1- ; Olt!.{{t!.{O(~ =;;> 61<?6::!61::!11; #1/2 ~ . Minnesota DcpartnlCtH of Natural Resources Mr. Erik Peters Boncstroo Roseno Anderlik & Associates 2J.lS W. Highway 30 St. Paul. MN 55113 SUBJECT: Prairie Creek East Residential Development Dear Mr Peters: . On May 7, 1998, Doug Norris, DNR Division ofFish and Wildlife Wetlands Program Coordinator and I conducted a brief site inspection of the drainageway and surrounding wetlands that bisects the site ofthe proposed Prairie Creek East Residential Development in Fannington (S.13. T 1 J4N, R.20W). We reviewed the site at your request which was made on bchalfofthe City of Farmington. It was explained to us that the city was interested in having a more detailed assessment of the aquatic resources in the project area. The DNR previously commented on the RAW for the project (letter dated March 20. 1998), however.. no field reviews were done at that time. These comments should be considered supplemental to those provided in our earlier letter. You accompanied WI on '.he field review along with Rob Bouta of Westwood ProfessionaJ Services. the devek)per's consultant. The w~ltcrwRY that nms through the site is fed primarily by DNR Pmtected Wetland 19-352. aka Lake Julia~ however we also nOled evidence that the streum is supported at least in part by groundwater inflow. The watclway has been channelized and widened through nearly all of the pl'oject site except for the easternmost (downstream) end in Empil'e Township. In the upper reach, the stream hilS re-established a low flow channel that is 3 - 4 feet wide and 1 - 2 feet deep, with a finn, sandy-clay bottom. During our field review. there was a strong flow of water within the low flow channel Outside of the low flow channeJ. but within the (apparently) excavated waterway, typical floodplain vegotation predominated, including reed canarygrass, jewelweed, slinging nt~ttle and pockets of cattails and sandbar willow. Throughout most of the remaining reach of the walerway within the project site. water occupies the entire width of the excavated channel bolt om. Th~ result is a wide shallow expanse having very little flow. The bottom substrate was soU and unconsolidated. Filamentous algae was ahundant along with a sparse population ora species ofnarTow-leafpondweed. . Type 2 wetlands adjoin the waterway throughout the project area. Reed canarygrass is predominant, however there are several area.~ where hummock sedge (Carex .\.tr;cta) comprises a D1\R 11Ii"lrlll:lli'lIl' hl:!-:!')ll.hl.'tt. I.KIl(1 fI,l> h(l(JlI ,( I'y: III ::'~I)1l ~~S.j. J-l'(IJ().(,=,! .\')2\1 .-\" 1<4ual 01'1''''1111''1\ hlll'h:.I'.' \-\'ltl' ,,:tlUt~.. Dl\\'r:;:il~' A 1'f1l1h'd uti H.""~I'L'd P.lllIOf ("'1111..':1'111' .\ ~tI '\lilli.lI_hUIII' I()f~ f'tlhl-I.'II'I"~III1':1 \\o;:",h , . . . - '- . Ol<!OdOldll; \.I1&:.11tt.1-:::JIJ =:~ #2/2 ....J - 'G. - O'U 0 . ...... , Eric Peters May 12, 1998 page 2 significant component ofthe vegetative community. Toward the downstream end of the project, Type 6 wetlands are present. dominated by willows. The chaMeJized portion of the waterway ends near tho cast ern border of the project site near the Farmington/Empire Township border. At that point, the stream once again reverts to a n1,rrow, swiftly f1()wing chuMeJ, bordered on the north by a large expanse of wetlands. We would characterize the fish and wildlife habitat quality of the upper and lower reaches of the waterway as moderate to good, relative to the surrounding urban and agricultural landscape. In the lower, unchanneli7.ed reach, we ohserved minnows and evidence of crayfi~h. Raccoon and whitc tailed deer tracks werc observed along the stream and in the adjacent wetlands in this area. The surrounding Type 2 and 6 wetlands provide habitat for a variety of species, including songbirds. raptors, turbearers. small mammals. repliles and amphibians. The middle reach ofthe waterway provides poor aquatic habitat, likely limited by high summer water temperatures, oxygen defkiency and lack of habitat stl'ucture. w~ did, how~v~J' observe mallaJ'd~ loafing within this reach. The DNR is supportive of efforts to restore a more natural aquatic ecosyst.em in the project area From a. strictly environmental viewpoint, the area needing attention is the middle. channelized reach of the waterway. Our asses~ment is that the best way to restore this reach would be to place the previously eKcavated material back in the channel to narrow and deepen it and restore the natural meanders. Given its degraded nature, it's possible that the actions described in (he EA W mieht improve habitat quality in the middle reach, but we are concerned that the unchannelized reaches of the stream and the adjacent wetlands would be adversely affected. We question whether additional excavation oflhe channel and Jowering of the groundwater table can be accomplished without diminishing overall wetland function and aquatic ecosystem integrity, particularly in the downstrel'lm reach of the project site and extonding into Empire Township. If YOll hHve any questions concerning these comments, feel free to contact me at 772~791 0 or Doug Norris at 296-077Q. Sincerely, (..-.-.....) \ /. ,- '-\.~ --L-{(. L.^\ ~:)JJ.l. .'0_-' Patrick J. Lynch III Area Hydrologist c: Lee MIlIU1, City ofFw,niuglon Dnvid Olsol1, City uf Farmington TO: City Planning Commission Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator U-(J FROM: DATE: May 12, 1998 RE: Turf/Erosion Control Policies Comments: The attached memo by City Engineer Lee Mann and the Turf/Erosion Control Policies were presented at the May 4th City Council meeting. From the meeting, the City Council concurred with staff that the policies should be reviewed with builders and developers before the policies go into effect on June 1, 1998. Staff has presented these policies to the Planning Commission for comments and concerns that may be generated from your review. The policies will be included in the Development Manual upon approval of the review by the City Council, Planning Commission and Builders and developers. Requested Action: Direct staff to make any changes to the attached policies and recommend approval of the policies. CitlJ of Farmin9ton 325 Oak Street · Farminf}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 1163.7111 · fa/( (612) 1163.2591 j()Cl TO: Mayor, Coun~bers, City Administrator Lee M. Mann, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: SUBJECT: Development Standards-Turf !Erosion Control Policies DATE: May 4, 1998 INTRODUCTION Staff has put together a policy on Turf Establishment for newly constructed homes and commercial buildings. in the City. Also, revisions to the Lot Development erosion' control policy that was put into place last fall are presented. DISCUSSION Last year, several policies and procedures were put into place to address drainage and erosion issues. The requirement for an as-built certificate of survey was instituted in order to help insure that lots in a development are graded per the approved grading plan for that development. That document also helps identify the responsible party if a drainage issue is brought to the City's attention in the future. The requirements for silt fence around the lot and a rock construction driveway during construction of the home were instituted to control erosion so that erosion does not cause drainage problems on adjacent property and to help keep the mud off of the street. Tuif' Establishment Policy Another issue that has been identified and needs to be addressed is turf establishment requirements for new homes. Currently, the City does not have a policy requiring that turf be established within a given time frame after completion of home construction. So, once the as-built certificate of survey is complete and the certificate of occupancy is issued, a homeowner could wait years before turf is established on his or her lot. There are currently several lots in Farmington that have been occupied for over a year and the yards are still bare soil, turf has not been established. In a couple of instances, the yards erode into the street with every rainstorm. If turf is not established in a timely manner, the soils in the yard will erode into the drainage swales and possibly cause future drainage problems. Attached is a Turf Establishment Policy. This policy will require that the front and side yard and drainage and utility easements be sodded before a certificate of occupancy will be issued on a new home. It is understood that adverse weather conditions and winter will affect the ability of a builder to sod before the certificate of occupancy is issued. Currently the City holds a $1500 surety for grading and the As-Built Certificate of Survey on each lot until the certificate of occupancy is issued. This surety would also cover the sod if a temporary certificate of occupancy needs to be issued because the sod cannot be placed due to weather. If the sod is not installed in the required time frame, the City could use the surety and install the sod. CitlJ of Farmington 325 Oak Street · Farminf}ton, MN 55024 · (612) 463-711 1 · FaK (612) 463-2591 Most of the surrounding communities have a turf establishment policy in place similar to the one i. presented here. Lot Erosion Control Currently, the City's Lot Erosion Control Policy requires that a builder install silt fence around the entire lot and install a rock construction entrance prior to the footing inspection. The purpose for this is to control erosion on the lot and keep the mud out of the streets. At this time, it has been determined by staff that some refinements to the policy and process are necessary. Attached are the revised erosion control requirements. The engineering division will now be reviewing all site plans before issuance of building permits. During the site plan review, engineering staff will determine where the silt fence needs to be installed on the lot. It is not always necessary to put silt fence around the entire lot and the issue of keeping the streets clean will be resolved with the City contracting for street cleaning services. The required silt fence Win be identified on the site plan so that the builder will know where to install it. The erosion control measures will need to be installed before construction begins. Prior to the scheduling of the footing inspection, the engineering. division will inspect the erosion control on the lot. The footing inspection will not take place until the erosion control on the site is approved by engineering. The temporary rock construction entrance will be required immediately following the backfilling of the foundation instead of prior to the footing inspection. If at any time the erosion control requirements are not in compliance on a lot, a stop work.oider will be issued on that lot. Implementation These policy changes will go into effect June 1, 1998. It is intended that these new policies will be reviewed with developers and builders prior to formal implementation. . BUDGET IMPACT None. ACTION REOUESTED For information only. Color coded copies of these new policies will be forwarded to Council for inclusion in the City's Development Process Manual. Respectfully submitted, ;;z:: m ~ Lee M. Mann, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file ~. . . . TURF ESTABLISHMENT POLICY The purpose of the Turf Establishment Policy is to prevent erosion control problems on newly constructed residential and commercial lots. The builderlhomeowner is required to install sod before the final Certificate of Occupancy is issued. It is the responsibility of the owner to establish turf in the area where sod is not required. Any erosion that occurs into City drainage and utility easements is the responsibility of the property owner. If the City has to clean the drainage and utility easements due to erosion from an owner's property, the City will bill the property owner the costs to clean the affected easements. Seeding of the lot should occur within 60 days of the issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy. In periods of adverse weather conditions between October 16th and April 31 st, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy will be issued, but the installation of sod must be completed on or before June 1 st. No temporary Certificates of Occupancy will be issued in the Spring, after May 1st through October 15th. In the case of adverse weather conditions where it is not possible to install sod before final inspection, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued upon receipt of a re-inspection fee and signed agreement that sod will be installed within 30 days of its issuance. The City currently collects a surety for an As-Built Certificate of Survey before any building permit is issued. The surety is returned when the as-built certificate of survey and sod requirements has been approved. If these requirements are not met, the surety will be used to either complete the As-Built Certificate of Survey and/or complete the installation of the sod and seed. Minimum turf establishment requirements will: 1. Prevent soil erosion from newly disturbed lots where siltation may wash into streets, stormwater ponds, storm sewers and on to adjacent properties. 2. Provide greenery to visually soften barren soils, paved areas and buildings. 3. Encourage the preservation and stabilization of adjacent wetlands by protecting aquatic plants from siltation or protect other natural habitats. 4. Maintain property values. 5. Generally enhance the quality and appearance of developed properties and protect the value of surrounding neighborhoods and thereby promote the general welfare ofthe City. The attached standard detail demonstrates the minimum standards of the Turf Establishment Policy and are as follows: 1. Sod shall be installed from the roadside edge or the unpaved right-of-way to the . back comers of the furthest-most building. 2. All easements shall be sodded to cover the entire easement width and length. 3. Any remaining disturbed areas not mentioned above may be seeded. Revision 04/28/98 4. Silt fences must be maintained throughout the construction period until new vegetation is established. Turf slopes in excess of 3: 1 are prohibited. . 5. . '. Revision 04/28/98 I . . . TURF ESTABLISHMENT POLICY ~ G,'STANDARD PLATES'GEN STREET .., I I I I -3 SOD SHALL BE 6' OR THE WIDTH OF THE EASEMENT, WHICHEVER IS GREATER I ~D SHALL BE 6' OR THE WIDTH OF THE EASEMENT, WHICHEVER r IS GREATER I I I I L 6' LOT I LOT 3 ~ ~ = MIN. MANDATORY SODDED AREA I: · : . : · ~ = BACKYARD MAY BE SEEDED STANDARD DETAILS TURF ESTABLISHMENT POLICY Lost Revision: Mar. 1998 City Plate No. ( FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA ) GEN- I ~ City of Farmington Erosion Control Requirements Drafted 4/29/98 . According to studies of non-point urban water pollution, erosion and transport of sediment off of unprotected construction sites is in many cases the leading contributor to pollution in lakes and rivers. Cities and counties nationwide have instituted measures to combat this problem by encouraging builders and developers to follow erosion control "Best Management Practices". It is the City of Farmington's goal to work with builders and developers to insure that erosion is controlled and minimized on all construction sites. In order to achieve the most cost-effective protection of surface water, Farmington has an ongoing erosion control program. The program outlines minimum steps that will be required on building sites where bare soil is exposed. Due to the diversity of building situations encountered, each site will be individually evaluated and where additional measures or variances are needed they will be specified at the discretion of the City Engineering Division. 1. All grading plans and building site surveys will be reviewed for effectiveness of erosion control measures in the context of the site topography and drainage. If plans or surveys do not specify erosion control, these measures will be described on the plans or surveys by the City's Engineering Division based on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's "Best Management Practices". Plans and surveys with erosion control specified are then returned with the permits. 2. Silt fence is required to control erosion on all sites. Silt fence requirements are as follows: . The builder is responsible for properly installing erosion control before construction activity begins. An erosion control inspection must then be scheduled and passed at least 24 hours before a footing inspection wi/l be done. . Engineering will perform follow-up inspections on a regular basis to insure erosion control measures are properly installed. The builder is responsible to maintain the silt fence during the construction process. . The City inspector or engineer will retain the right to require additional silt fence at any time to ensure that erosion does not occur. . Silt fence/hay bales will not be required when the ground is frozen as determined by the city. Silt fence shall be installed in the spring when the frost is out as determined by the city. If silt fence is not installed correctly after an inspection by the City in the spring, it will be installed at the builder's expense. Costs associated with having silt fence installed will be subtracted from the as-built/erosion control surety. . 3. Temporary rock entrances are required on every construction site and are required after backfilling of foundation. Requirements for temporary rock entrances are as follows: . Installation of rock entrances will be required after backfill of the foundation. If the rock entrance is not installed immediately after backfilling, a stop work order will be given until the rock driveway is installed. Rock driveways will also be required during the winter months after backfill of the foundation. "'. ~" -L 4. In cases where builders are in noncompliance with erosion control, the City will issue stop work orders until erosion control measures meet City requirements. .. Streets should be cleaned and swept whenever tracking of sediments occurs and before sites are left idle for weekends and holidays. If streets are not kept clean, the City will arrange for a private contractor to clean streets and will bill the cleaning costs to the Developer. Questions and comments may be directed to the City of Farmington Engineering Division at 463-1600. . . . . . 3-22-2 3-22-4 Mine or Excavation (cont.) B. Any area where the topsoil or overburden has been removed for the purpose of mining earthly deposits or minerals, yet the area has remained idle since the topsoil removal. C. Any area that is being used for stockpiling, storage, and processing of sand, gravel, black dirt, clay and other minerals. OVERBURDEN: Those materials which lie between the surface of the earth and material deposit to be extracted. REHABILITATION: To renew land to self-sustaining long term use which is compatible with contiguous land uses, present and future, in accordance with the standards set forth in this Chapter. TOPSOIL: That portion of the overburden which lies closest to the earth's surface and supports the growth of vegetation. 3-22-3: PERMIT REQUIRED: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for anyone to operate a mine or excavate without having first obtained a written permit from the City authorizing the same in accordance with this Chapter. Mining and excavation operations that predate this Chapter that do not have a permit shall obtain a permit within six (6) months after the adoption of this Chapter. Current permit holders shall come into compliance with the terms of this Chapter no later than the time their annual permit is renewed. 3-22-4: EXEMPTIONS FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: The follow- ing activities do not require a permit under this Chapter: (A) Excavation for a foundation, cellar or basement of a building if a building permit has been issued. (B) Grading a lot in conjunction with building if a building permit has been issued. (C) Excavation by the Federal, State, County or City government which 1092 City of Farmington .. ... . PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular December 9, 1997 1. Planning Commission Chair Schlawin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Schlawin, Larson, Simones, Schwing Members Absent: Keagy Also Present: Planning Coordinator Smick and Intern Schultz . 2. Schlawin opened all five public hearing scheduled for 7:00 P.M. First heard was Mr. Tom Ryan applying for a variance in minimum lot size in an R-3 zone at the location of 5 13 Second Street. Planner Smick explained that the applicant is proposing to tear down a home that is in disrepair and erect a new home and garage on the site. Smick went on to state that the lot consists of 7,492 square feet and recently has had a water hookup installed to improve the property. Smick gave the recommendation to approve the variance in minimum lot size in an R- 3 zone to construct a single-family home. Schlawin asked Mr. Ryan if he planned to landscape the property to blend it into the neighborhood right away. Mr. Ryan stated that he would but wouldn't spend $3,000. Schlawin replied that he didn't expect that. The Commission did not have any other discussion. Schlawin requested comments from the public; none were stated. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the variance in minimum lot size in an R-3 contingent that the owner discuss landscaping plans with Planner Smick; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. Schlawin opened the continued public hearing for Riverside Villas preliminary and final plat. Schlawin stated that it is understood that the School Board has proceeded with eminent domain of the property and that Mr. Benedict has withdrawn the project. Smick replied that was correct. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The public hearing for a variance to maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-l for South Suburban Medical Center was opened by Schlawin. Planner Smick pointed out which signs are existing and which will soon be installed. Smick went on to explain that Staff approved the permits with conditions to meet the opening date of the new clinic. Smick also noted to the Commission that the sign ordinance does not reflect for different uses, such as institutional, within the R (residential) districts. Schwing asked Smick how this was missed by staff considering the number of variances needed. Smick explained that the application was reviewed as a wall sign and the hospital was viewed as a commercial building rather than being in an R-l zone. Smick stated that the recommendation for approval of the variance is based on that there is no requirement for an institutional use in an R-I zone. The Commission had some additional comments and questions of the signs. . Schlawin requested any public comments. Karla Keagy, 908 Oak St., stated that the (wall) sign along Oak Street is already illuminated and that the parking lot lighting is an annoyance to the neighborhood. She continued by stating that the thirteen foot pylon sign is excessive for a residential neighborhood and is requesting that the hospital add evergreens to block the parking lot lighting. , '" . The Commission questioned Bob Johnson about the current illumination ofthe signage and the hours ofthe clinic. Mr. Johnson relied that the lights should not be on because they are controlled by reverse illumination. Mr. Johnson also added that the police wanted the parking lights on for crime prevention. Smick intervened to state that some ofthese issues can be resolved between the parties and would like to talk with the Police Chief on the matter. Schwing asked Mr. Johnson if there were plans to dress up the pylon sign with landscaping. Mr. Johnson stated yes. Commissioner Larson asked about the consideration of fencing. Mr. Johnson replied that trees were environmentally more pleasing and would use them. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing, second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Simones, second by Schwing to approve the variance subject to: A) additional landscaping be added to obstruct parking lot lighting; B) the south marquee sign be extinguished at end of business hours; C) landscaping be added around the pylon sign. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. . I 5. Chair Schlawin opened next public hearing for conditional use permit for a home occupation for Keith and Valerie Tutewohl at 4215 206th St. W. Intern Schultz briefed the Commission on the propose use and the guidelines set by the State of one client per session for due to space restrictions. Schultz listed past home occupations permitted by the Commission. Schlawin stated he was concerned about customer parking and would like see them park in the resident driveway. Schlawin also pointed out that one two-sided, two square foot, nonilluminated exterior sign is permitted. MOTION by Larson to close the public hearing, second by Schwing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the conditional use permit for home occupation; second by Simones. VOTING FOR- Larson, Simones, Schlawin; ABSTAIN- Schwing. MOTION CARRIED. 6. The conditional use public hearing for the Episcopal Church ofthe Advent for an off premises directional sign was opened. Schultz illustrated the dimensions and location of the sign on the Tom Thumb property at 420 Elm St. Schultz went to explain that the sign will be placed on the existing pylon and will not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic along Fifth St. Schultz also explained the City Code allows for "religious and nonprofit organizations" directional signs assuming substantial hardships. The Commission was concerned about setting precedence for these type of signs. Schultz explained that conditional use process allows for the Commission to review each application and that churches are part of the exception to the ordinance. MOTION by Larson to close the public hearing, second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the conditional use permit for an off-premises sign; second by Schwing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. . 7. Planner Smick gave a brief presentation concerning the issues of the Adelmann annexation at 3221 W. 213th St. of 18.11 acres. Smick indicated that there are no proposed developments at this time for this property. Empire Township has reviewed and approved the annexation Smick stated. The Commission questioned Smick on several concerns of the property, one being the proper land use for the property. Smick indicated that staffwill review the issue. ----- ~. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular December 9, 1997 1. Planning Commission Chair Schlawin called the meeting to order at 7 :00 P.M. Members Present: Schlawin, Larson, Simones, Schwing Members Absent: Keagy Also Present: Planning Coordinator Smick and Intern Schultz 2. Schlawin opened all five public hearing scheduled for 7:00 P.M. First heard was Mr. Tom Ryan applying for a variance in minimum lot size in an R-3 zone at the location of 513 Second Street. Planner Smick explained that the applicant is proposing to tear down a home that is in disrepair and erect a new home and garage on the site. Smick went on to state that the lot consists of 7,492 square feet and recently has had a water hookup installed to improve the property. Smick gave the recommendation to approve the variance in minimum lot size in an R- 3 zone to construct a single-family home. Schlawin asked Mr. Ryan if he planned to landscape the property to blend it into the neighborhood right away. Mr. Ryan stated that he would but wouldn't spend $3,000. Schlawin replied that he didn't expect that. The Commission did not have any other discussion. Schlawin requested comments from the public; none were stated. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the variance in minimum lot size in an R-3 contingent that the owner discuss landscaping plans with Planner Smick; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 3. Schlawin opened the continued public hearing for Riverside Villas preliminary and final plat. Schlawin stated that it is understood that the School Board has proceeded with eminent domain of the property and that Mr. Benedict has withdrawn the project. Smick replied that was correct. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing; second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 4. The public hearing for a variance to maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-l for South Suburban Medical Center was opened by Schlawin. Planner Smick pointed out which signs are existing and which will soon be installed. Smick went on to explain that Staff approved the permits with conditions to meet the opening date of the new clinic. Smick also noted to the Commission that the sign ordinance does not reflect for different uses, such as institutional, within the R (residential) districts. Schwing asked Smick how this was missed by staff considering the number of variances needed. Smick explained that the application was reviewed as a wall sign and the hospital was viewed as a commercial building rather than being in an R-l zone. Smick stated that the recommendation for approval of the variance is based on that there is no requirement for an institutional use in an R-I zone. The Commission had some additional comments and questions of the signs. Schlawin requested any public comments. Karla Keagy, 908 Oak St., stated that the (wall) sign along Oak Street is already illuminated and that the parking lot lighting is an annoyance to the neighborhood. She continued by stating that the thirteen foot pylon sign is excessive for a residential neighborhood and is requesting that the hospital add evergreens to block the parking lot lighting. . The Commission questioned Bob Johnson about the current illumination of the signage and the hours of the clinic. Mr. Johnson relied that the lights should not be on because they are controlled by reverse illumination. Mr. Johnson also added that the police wanted the parking lights on for crime prevention. Smick intervened to state that some ofthese issues can be resolved between the parties and would like to talk with the Police Chief on the matter. Schwing asked Mr. Johnson ifthere were plans to dress up the pylon sign with landscaping. Mr. Johnson stated yes. Commissioner Larson asked about the consideration of fencing. Mr. Johnson replied that trees were environmentally more pleasing and would use them. MOTION by Schwing to close the public hearing, second by Simones. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Simones, second by Schwing to approve the variance subject to: A) additional landscaping be added to obstruct parking lot lighting; B) the south marquee sign be extinguished at end of business hours; C) landscaping be added around the pylon sign. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. . I 5. Chair Schlawin opened next public hearing for conditional use permit for a home occupation for Keith and Valerie Tutewohl at 4215 206th St. W. Intern Schultz briefed the Commission on the propose use and the guidelines set by the State of one client per session for due to space restrictions. Schultz listed past home occupations permitted by the Commission. Schlawin stated he was concerned about customer parking and would like see them park in the resident driveway. Schlawin also pointed out that one two-sided, two square foot, nonilluminated exterior sign is permitted. MOTION by Larson to close the public hearing, second by Schwing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson to approve the conditional use permit for home occupation; second by Simones. VOTING FOR- Larson, Simones, Schlawin; ABSTAIN- Schwing. MOTION CARRIED. 6. The conditional use public hearing for the Episcopal Church of the Advent for an off premises directional sign was opened. Schultz illustrated the dimensions and location of the sign on the Tom Thumb property at 420 Elm St. Schultz went to explain that the sign will be placed on the existing pylon and will not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic along Fifth S1. Schultz also explained the City Code allows for "religious and nonprofit organizations" directional signs assuming substantial hardships. The Commission was concerned about setting precedence for these type of signs. Schultz explained that conditional use process allows for the Commission to review each application and that churches are part of the exception to the ordinance. MOTION by Larson to close the public hearing, second by Simones. 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TO: Farmington Planning Commission FROM: Michael Schultz, Planning Intern DATE: December 9, 1997 RE: Conditional Use PermitlOffPremises Sign at 420 Elm Street Planning Department Review Applicant: Episcopal Church of the Advent 412 Oak St. Attachments: Location Map (420 Elm St.) Purpose of Sign: Off-Premises Directional Sign to Church Size of Sign: Approximately 24" x 36" Exiting Zoning: B-2 General Business Adjacent Zoning: R-2 Single-family Additional Comments Harbee Tharaldson will be submitting to staff the design and exact location of the signage on Monday. Mr. Tharaldson stated that the sign will consist ofthe emblem of the church and a directional arrow stating "one block". Mr. Tharaldson also stated that a previous sign existed in the proposed location but was removed and never replaced. The new sign will be placed in the same general area on the existing pylon sign for the Tom Thumb store (the existing pylon is grandfathered into the ordinance) located at 420 Elm Street. It is unclear if any off-premises directional signs exist on private property other than for residential developments. Only the Limerock Ridge development has applied for an off- premises directional sign during the past 7 years; and that consisted of a 4' x 6' board on stilts. Ordinance 4-3-2: Permitted and Prohibited Signs: 12. Off-Premises Directional Signs: For the purpose of providing off street direction to a residential project described in this subsection (A), or a new venture less than twelve (12) months following occupancy permit, a public, religious or nonprofit institution, or a use which, in the determination of the Planning Commission, incurs substantial hardship from lack of reasonable identification as a result of its location, a conditional use permit shall be required. Such sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet per face and . . . such sign shall conform to the yard requirements of the zoning district in which it is located. In addition, a directional sign may be permitted for any uses which, in the determination of the Planning Commission, incur substantial hardship from lack of reasonable identification as a result of its location. If said sign is lighted, it shall be illuminated only during those hours when business is in operation or when the model homes or other developments are open for conducting business. (Ord. 093-320, 12-6-93) Recommendation Staff recommends that the off-premises directional sign be approved on several conditions. 1) The off-premises sign is not located within the County Road 50 right-of- way (if sign is located within ROW, an approval from the County would be required). 2) The sign can not block the vision of either vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 3) It is requested that the sign be reduced from the proposed 6 sq. ft. to a more conforming road sign standard, approximately 18" x 24" (in the occurrence that future requests are made and for aesthetic and visual purposes). . . I .- - - . ..- . . . . . . . . . .. III - I III .II II . - - J ~ ) , s - - . I . I . 133H1S H.19 III , I 1.1 ... .: l1li." I11III . . ... -. . . < :g--. V' ~ \I .. ~ n..- o cf;. E~ w a: I- -C/) ~ ...J !::!:!. o Il) d z ~ J: ~ Z ::) ex: lii w l;( .l33H.1S H.1 V ~ 133H1S H19 J.331:llS QH& I. . ... .. . ... .. .11 I. I- w w ex: ~ ~ ~ ~ L L , l- e. L c. C c (J . . . DISCUSSION ITEM To: Farmington Planning Commission From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Date: December 9, 1997 RE: Variance for 513 2nd Street to construct home on 7942.08 s.f. lot in an R-3 zone. PlanniIig Department Review Applicant: Tom Ryan 208 Walnut Farmington, MN 55024 Attachments: 1. Location Map Plat Data Location of Property: The property is located at 513 2nd Street directly to the south of Dakota County Library. Zoning: 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: 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. Lot Coverage: The minimum lot coverage for an R-3 zone is 25 %. The proposed building consists of approximately 1,985 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 including 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. B) C) D) E) Recommendation 1. Approve a variance to the minimum lot size of a property in an R-3 zone to allow the construction of a single-family home on a 7,492.08 square foot lot. :T'-..~'.. '( :~~~~~~': :'.:P.'ci:l~7;.' ",' r.ii.,~:;~ ..~~.~,.. :~~~~~~ f~1:'~';"" ~2D '.1' ;~~}~~ ~~j~~~.~:.\~(. sr Bill cA ~ c:. f' (ll (f; -0 :0 C n m ~ :0 m m -I . - . . . . r- .. ill.. ,;.' ~~~: . '- -'J.;/~. .~t.. . _ ~-,~'1:f ,.:~W......... ~. :~~." ._ .~~ .-4~ ~'~-"~-.I '..~i:..~:'- ~.~'-'''''''1:'' ..g. ~ ~-;io',,:~. ~ ~(t~~~ :~-r!~4tt".~. .'r ..~~~:!.j':,:c~ ... r r <. III II - 3RD STREET Ii 4TH STREET o )> 7\ tf) -I :0 m m -I 4? . .. -II . . . To: Farmington Planning Commission From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Date: December 9, 1997 RE: Adelmann Annexation - 3221 W. 213th Street Planning Department Review Applicant: Greg and Laura Adelmann 3221 W. 213th Street Farmington, MN 55024 612-460-6289 Attachments: 1. Location Map Plat Data Proposed Development: There is no proposed development for this site at this time. Location of Property: The property is located at 3221 W. 213th Street and lies north of 213th Street across from East Farmington 4th Addition. Existing Zoning: The property resides in Empire Township and if annexation is approved, it will be initially zoned A-I. Surrounding Property: The property is surrounded on all sides by the City of Farmington with the Prairie Waterway to the north and east, the recently annexed Giles/Ristow property to the west and East Farmington to the south. Streets: The property is bounded on the south and east by 213th Street or County Road 72. This road is scheduled for turnback to the City and the Township in the future, however, this subject has not been pursued since 1987. Topography: The site is relatively flat and slopes towards the southeast. Additional Comments . . . The Adelmann property consists of 18.11 acres and is located on 213th Street/County Road 72. It is surrounded on all sides by the City of Farmington with the Prairie Waterway to the north and east, the recently annexed Giles/Ristow property to the west and East Farmington to the south. County Road 72 bounds the property to the south and east and is currently being reviewed to be turned back to the City and Empire Township. The County has stated that they have no plans to upgrade the road in the future, however, they will continue to do minor repairs when necessary. There are currently no development plans proposed for the property, however, the planning staff is reviewing the expansion of MUSA to this property and the Giles/Ristow property in order to allow development. Empire Township has reviewed the annexation petition and has approved the annexation. Recommendation Recommend the annexation of the Adelmann property and forward the recommendation to the City Council. . -;4"V,.(/EXA7lc?# 5/.,-c ;; -: ':",!'::-:: h"_,, .': .. ..~\.,,: :,'.. ,: .... ," .; :,5.:;}.',':,:':':':,><: Downtowni':::ciiiilig ~llS W . . . B) Such unnecessary hardship results because of circumstances unique to the property. - The property is a hospital use and without adequate signage, hardships to the community could result because of the inability to locate the hospital in an emergency. 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 code only addresses dwelling units in the R-l district and does not address provisions for institutional uses which require different signage needs. The variance observes the spirit and intent of the ordinance, produces substantial justice and is not contrary to the public interest. - The variance will enhance the public interest because of adequate signage to the facility and allows for institutional signage needs rather than addressing dwelling unit needs. 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. C) D) E) Recommendation 1. Approve a variance to the maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-l district at South Suburban Medical Clinic located at 3410 213th Street. . . . .~_. -- .....,_. ...,......,...., ""WI' ""'.... \"lIt ~&"~l.\"''''''I''''':' ,"-' ":)I~n I\.' ..... .......~..h."'V_ ....u,.~"'.L ..~ Pennit No. _9..2:J_J:.0 . ~ . -ostc...._---.., """8>'" ..................... 1.ApplieantName No('d~1 ~ C~. 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THREADED INTO ACRYLic SPACERS & INSERTED INTO srucoNE FILLED tdTG. HOLES EXISTING WAU VERT. SEC" 1YI'. TRIM CAP LETTER SCALE: FULL SIZE 3116" ACRYUC FACE /}'-O' 2' Ii I . . c; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . .~ ]] 1 50UTH ELEVATION: ILLUM. CAElINEr 9.4 5CALE: 1/4... 1'-0" '- ~ c; LU l- r== CABINET SIZE: 2'-Ei"H X 13'-0"1. FRAME: TYPE U FACE: .'71" WHITE LEXAN GRAPHICS METHOD: VINYL & MASK Alt1W01t1C: ON FILE tUUM: (6) &4. H.O. LAMPS (I) 696AT El.EC. ~OAD: !l.40 AFFRox. AMPS 11OV.I'R.OVlDED A' FOS"S, NJA MOUNTING: DIRECT ON CANOPY . . . nl".1V ....:;. ......J;.iIf ~Q....,I'O rf"',.un '-1" ur- it"IT"U"-11T'ton.JN - JU ~&b'" .. "" "...." .~t'!'..""-'.-.. :;fC<:::'!O<:::ll t".l::J<::: Pennit No. l>ilte 1. Applicant Name Address ' 31'2. l)..'. Phone No. ~ 2.. 3 - 7 z q I 5(.\..-/11 Su..hu..rb N('d,'ca../ te,'Jf~ 2./311\ Sf - fA)PJj -F~.oYl'I1.JkrJ Phone No. 4bO-I/3 g 2. Property Ovv'11er Name Address' 3 Y I C' 3. Sign Owner Address cS A r'vt 6- Phone No. - 4.. Contractor Name N 6:d t-~ s t 51 g N ~ . Address 31 L t..J. L. a. Ie. e S + - M or'!:. . H N . Phone No. ~ 2 ?> - 12. q I , , 5. Site Address of Si~ 34-/0 2.1 3 tlt" 5+. ~ f: Legal Dcsc.npnon f!, 0 cO 6. Zoning Estimzted Value. _. 0 I to 2 t;;. .- 7. T)}'e of Sign: Ad\'ertising Billboard. _ Public Service Info _ FreestandingX Wall_ Off Premises lJirectional_ Marquee_ Dev. Project_ 8. Siga Dimcnsio115 (~ feet, heigh~ '\vidtbs depth) _Pet- P ('r (l t '~. 9. Distance for nearest sign or si~ 10. Type of Construction . S I j~ e.. lI'Distauee from nearest advertising sip (lSOD" minimum) 'Dista~ce from Dearest mtersectioD (SOO' . s:piDimum) . .' . .. I hereby certifY that tho infonnanon on this appUcaJion is, to me best of my knowledge, true aud comet. J also certify that I am tb~ ownc:t or authorized agem for die abovemeuti<med propertY and that aU eonstrudion will amfonn to . existing State and J<X:al Jaws and will proceed in accordance wi1h submitted plans. I am av.'aZ'e that this sign permit ",ill ~D1e null and void of me work for which die peanit "'8$ issued has not been <:ompJeted within a period of six (6) mombs stom'this date. FunucunOft; [hereby agree that tb~ City Bui1&g Official may enter upon file pnpertY to pcrfom1 Deed~ inspections. .JJ Date '1~2-1~1 "()~ ~ signature of Applicant or Property Owner By' By' Date J -z.- -.3 - q 7 Date /2 - 5 - /' ? 24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED FOR ALL INSPECTIONS . . . t "'-'I t '-',I. I I ur- r~n.LT'U-Il.:D"I - - ,-U FOR ~D~IT'\lSTR.\TI'VE t1~~ ..- ., Submission Requiremeuts ~ Fee S~b'ednle _::6.. Completed App1i~tion . _1.. Scale Drawing (locate sign on site) _ Plans & Specifications (Include distnnce from existing signs) _LPennitFec$ qD,c~ Estimated Value To $500 . 5501- $1000 $1001 - 52500 Over $2500 ~t:SGqbGll t"'.la..:l $20.00 $30.00 $60.00 $80.00 . , ~. ~ Signs which need a conditional use permit mt1St pay both the established sign. permit fe~ plus the condItional; ~c permit f"- 2. 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Ifloi ~2 . euo'_IA_1I ....ppy ~3.LN3J WJI031'1 NVg~ngn9 H.Ln09 ._w.~_n) ~ III :> ~ ~ ~'" ~ ... ~ :! :> ~~ ~ ~ ... ~ <.. ~ IL io~ 0 "'IL ~ ::i ... ..{ ; ~i illl ~~ ::i , I lD~ ~ ~~ ~ I <::!!. ~ ~ "'0 ... ~~ ~ ~:g Rj;! ~t irl~ m~ . ... ~ ::i ~ ~ @ @ ~ z \!l in z o t :'i ~;... - 1\ IL , o!!;! ,.1'\ z o .. G~ ,,, u UlUl . . . . TO: Farmington Planning Commission FROM: Michael Schultz, Planning Intern DATE: December 9, 1997 RE: Conditional Use Permit / Home Occupation Planning Department Review Applicant: Keith & Valerie Tutewohl 4215 206th St W Farmington, MN 55024 (612) 463-7036 Attachments: Location Map Floor Plan Proposed Use: Hair Styling Salon Size of Use Area: 120 sq. ft (total sq. floor area of house = 2,764 sq. ft. , 1,382 in basement) Existing Zoning: R-l Single-Family Adjacent Zoning: south - R-3 Multi-family north - Agricultural Lot Size: 12,978 sq. ft. Additional Comments Valerie Tutewohl is seeking permission for a conditional use/home occupation for a single seat hair styling salon in the basement of her home. The applicant has expressed that the salon only can serve one client at a time due to restraints by the State of Minnesota and the amount of space in the room. Valerie will be the only stylist. Client parking will take place in the driveway of the Tutewohls. Similar Home Occupation Permits . Barry and Kathleen Slagter- 19041 Embry Ln. Approved Aug. 17, 1993 for a one station beauty salon, no conditions were set. . . . . Tim and Cindy Boles, approved May 18, 1982 for a one station salon, no conditions were set, concerns over off-street parking were expressed. . Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer, approved Aug. 17, 1982 for a one station salon, no conditions were set. 10-6-11: Home Occupations: A home occupation is permitted as an accessory use ifit 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 occupation 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 sign 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 ofthe principal structure shall not be permitted. (Ord. 089-217, 7-6-1989) (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) Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the conditional use/home occupation permit for the styling salon at 4215 206th St. W. on the basis that it meets the guidelines ofthe home occupation ordinance and will not have any adverse effects to adjoining property owners. 3-22-1 . 'SECTION: 3-22- 1: 3-22- 2: 3-22- 3: 3-22- 4: 3-22- 5: 3-22- 6: 3-22- 7: 3-22- 8: 3-22- 9: . 3-22-10: 3-22-11 : 3-22-12: 3-22-13: 3-22-14: 3-22-15: 3-22-16: 3-22-2 CHAPTER 22 EXCAVATIONS AND MINING Purpose and Intent Definitions Permit Required Exemptions From Permit Requirements Applications for Permits; Procedures, Contents of Applications Council Review and Approval of Overall Plan; Function of Renewable Annual Permits Termination of Permit Annual Permits; Renewal; Conditions Issuance of Permit Imposes No Liability on City and Relieves the Permittee of No Responsibilities, etc. Fees Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit Standards - Extraction Site Location Fencing Appearance and Screening at the Extraction Site Operations; Noise; Hours; Explosives; Dust; Water Pollution; Topsoil Preservation Rehabilitation Standards 3-22-1: PURPOSES AND INTENT: The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the community and to establish reasonable uniform limitations, standards, safeguards and controls for excavation and mining within the City. 3-22-2: DEFINITIONS: The following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them: A. Any excavation made by the removal of the natural surface of the earth, whether sod, dirt, soil, sand, gravel, stone, or other matter, creating a depression or depressions. MINE or EXCAVATION: These provisions previously supplemented 772:480:883:584:686:789:891 . 1092 City of Farmzngton 3-22-2 3-22-4 Mine or Excavation (cont.) B. Any area where the topsoil or overburden has been removed for the purpose of mining earthly deposits or minerals, yet the area has remained idle since the topsoil removal. . C. Any area that is being used for stockpiling, storage, and processing of sand, gravel, black dirt, clay and other minerals. OVERBURDEN: Those materials which lie between the surface of the earth and material deposit to be extracted. REHABILITATION: To renew land to self-sustaining long term use which is compatible with contiguous land uses, present and future, in accordance with the standards set forth in this Chapter. TOPSOIL: That portion of the overburden which lies closest to the earth's surface and supports the growth of vegetation. 3-22-3: PERMIT REQUIRED: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for anyone to operate a mine or excavate without having first obtained a written permit from the City authorizing the same in accordance with this Chapter. Mining and excavation operations that predate this Chapter that do not have a permit shall obtain a permit within six (6) months after the adoption of this Chapter. Current permit holders shall come into compliance with the terms of this Chapter no later than the time their annual permit is renewed. . 3-22-4: EXEMPTIONS FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: The follow- ing activities do not require a permit under this Chapter: (A) Excavation for a foundation, cellar or basement of a building if a building permit has been issued. (B) Grading a lot in conjunction with building if a building permit has been issued. (C) Excavation by the Federal, State, County or City government which City of Farmington . 1092 3-22-4 . (0) (E) (F) (G) (H) . . 3-22-5 is integral to construction or maintenance of roads, highways or utilities. Curb cuts, utility hookups or street openings for which another permit has been issued by the City. Excavation of less than one thousand (1,000) cubic yards in a calendar year. Excavation of less than one hundred (100) square feet of surface area in a calendar year. Excavation or grading for agricultural purposes. Excavation or grading in accordance with development contract approved under the City's Subdivision Ordinance. If the development contract requires that a letter of credit or other security be posted, the letter of credit or other security must be posted before any excavation takes place. (Ord. 092-278, 8-3-1992) 3-22-5: APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS; PROCEDURES, CON- TENTS OF APPLICATIONS: (A) An application for a mine or excavation permit shall be processed in accordance with the same procedures and requirements specified in the City Code relating to conditional use permits. However, the hearing shall be held by the City Council following a review and recommendation from the Planning Commission. All applications dealing with land in flood plains shall also comply with requirements listed in Title 10, Chapter 10, of this Code. (Ord. 096-375, 7-1'1996) (B) An application for a mine or excavation permit shall contain: 1. The name and address of the operator and owner of the land. 2. The correct legal description of the property where the activity is proposed to occur. 3. A certified abstract listing the names of all landowners owning property within three hundred fifty feet (350') of the boundary of the property described above. 4. Specifications of the following, using appropriate maps, photographs and surveys: 597 City of Farmtngton 3-22-5 597 3-22-5 (a) The physical relationship of the proposed designated site to the community and existing development; . (b) Site topography and natural features including location of watercourses and water bodies; (c) The description and quantity of material to be excavated; (d) The depth of water tables throughout the area. 5. The purpose of the operation. 6. The estimated time required to complete the operation. 7. The plan of operation, including processing, nature of the processing and equipment, location of the plant, source of water, disposal of water and reuse of water. 8. Desired haul routes to and from the site. 9. The plans for drainage, water erosion control, sedimentation and dust control. 10. A rehabilitation plan provided for the orderly and continuing rehabilitation of all disturbed land. Such plan shall illustrate. using photograph maps and surveys where appropriate. the following: . (a) The contour of land prior to excavation, if available. after completion of excavation and after completion of rehabilitation; (b) Those areas of the site to be used for storage of topsoil and overburden; (c) A schedule setting forth the timetable for excavation of land lying within the extraction facility; (d) A timetable for the rehabilitation of land lying within the excavation facility shall be submitted to the City well in advance of the completion of excavation activities; (e) The slope of all slopes after rehabilitation, based upon proposed land uses, and description of the type and quantity of plantings where revegetation is to be conducted; and City of Farmington . 3-22-5 . . . 3-22-5 (f) The criteria and standards to be used to achieve final rehabilitation as well as intermittent stabilization. 11. A statement identifying the applicant's program to insure compliance with the permit conditions, method of response to complaints and resolving conflicts that may anse as a result of complaints. 294 City of Farmington 3-22-6 3-22-8 3-22-6: COUNCil REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF OVERAll PLAN; FUNCTION OF RENEWABLE ANNUAL PERMITS: . (A) A public hearing shall be held before the Council on each permit application. Notice of the hearing shall be published by the Clerk at least ten (10) days before the hearing. The City Council shall review the permit application and shall approve the permit if it is in compliance with this Chapter, the City's Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. The Council may attach conditions to the permit approval to promote safety and prevent nuisance conditions. The rehabilitation plan shall only be approved if it is consistent with the uses allowed in the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. (B) Implementation of the overall plan shall be by means of renewable annual permit. The purpose of the renewable permit is to assure compliance with the longer range overall plan and to retain the ability to modify existing or to attach new conditions in accordance with changing characteristics of the site or its surroundings. The City Administrator, after consultation with appropriate City staff, may issue renewal licenses upon satisfactory proof of compliance with this Chapter. If the City Administrator denies a renewal license, the applicant may appeal the decision to the City Council by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten (10) days after the City Administrator denies the permit. . 3-22-7: TERMINATION OF PERMIT: (A) The material excavation permit may be terminated for violation of this Chapter or any conditions of the permit. No permit may be terminated until the City Council has held a public hearing to determine whether the permit shall be terminated, at which time the operator shall be afforded an opportunity to contest the termination. The City Council may establish certain conditions, which if not complied with, will result in immediate suspension of operations until the public hearing to consider termination of the permit can be held. (B) It shall be unlawful to conduct mineral extraction or excavation after a permit has been terminated. 3-22-8: ANNUAL PERMITS; RENEWAL; CONDITIONS: (A) Application for renewal of an annual permit shall be made sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. If application for renewal is not . 1092 City of Farmington 3-22-8 3-22-11 A) made within the required time, all operations shall be terminated and reinstatement of the permit may be granted only upon compliance with the procedures set forth in this Chapter for an original application. . (B) A permit may be approved or renewed subject to compliance with conditions in addition to those set forth in this Chapter when such conditions are reasonable and necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements and purpose of this Chapter. When such conditions are established, they shall be set forth specifically in the permit. Conditions may, among other matters, limit the size, kind or character of the proposed operation, require the construction of structures, require the staging of extraction over a time period, require the alteration of the site design to ensure compliance with the standards, require the provision of a performance bond by the operator to ensure compliance with these regulations in this Chapter or other similar requirements. 3-22-9: ISSUANCE OF PERMIT IMPOSES NO LIABILITY ON CITY AND RELIEVES PERMITTEE OF NO RESPONSIBILITIES, ETC.: Neither the issuance of a permit under this Chapter, nor compliance with the conditions thereof or with the provisions of this Chapter shall relieve any person from any responsibility otherwise imposed by law for damage to persons or property; nor shall the issuance of any permit under this Chapter serve to impose a liability on the City, its officers or employees for any injury or damage to persons or property. A permit issued pursuant to this Chapter does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility of securing and complying with any other permit which may be required by any other law, ordinance or regulation. . 3-22-10: FEES: A schedule of fees for the examination and approval of applications for permits under this Chapter and the inspection of operations for compliance with the conditions of this Chapter and the permit shall be determined by resolution of the City Council, which may, from time to time, change such schedule. Prior to the approval and issuance or renewal of any permit under this Chapter, such fees shall be paid to the City and deposited to the credit of the General Fund. 3-22-11: PERFORMANCE BOND OR IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT: Prior to the approval and issuance of a permit, there shall be executed by the operator and submitted to the City Administrator; an agreement to construct such required improvements, to dedicate such City of' Farmington . 1092 .' 3-22-11 3-22-14 . property or easements, if any, to the City and to comply with such conditions as may have been established by the City Council. Such agreement shall be accompanied by bond with surety or condition acceptable to the City Administrator in the amount of the established costs of complying with the agreement. The aforesaid agreement. bond or letter of credit shall be provided for guaranteeing completion and compliance with the conditions set forth in the permit within the time to be approved by the City Council. The adequacy, conditions and acceptability or any bond or letter of credit hereunder shall be determined by the City Administrator. The adequacy of the bond or letter of credit shall be reviewed annually by the City. The City may direct the amount of the bond or letter of credit be increased to reflect inflation or changed conditions. 3-22-12: STANDARDS - EXTRACTION SITE LOCATION: Operations permitted under this Chapter shall not be conducted within: (A) Fifty feet (50') of an existing street or highway; (B) Thirty feet (30') of the right of way of an existing public utility; (C) Fifty feet (50') of the boundary of any zone where such operations are not permitted; or (D) Thirty feet (30') of the boundary of an adjoining property not in mining use; or as directed by the City Council. . 3-22-13: FENCING: During operations which have received a permit under this Chapter, any area where collections of water are one and one-half feet (11/2') in depth or more, or where excavation .slopes are steeper than one foot vertical to one and one-half feet horizontal (1 :11/2), and any other areas where obvious danger to the public exists, shall be fenced when such a situation has existed or will exist for a period of five (5) working days or longer. The City Engineer shall review such fencing to assure its adequacy. He may waive this requirement or require additional measures based on his judgment and the characteristics of the particular instances. As an alternative, the City Engineer may require perimeter fencing of the entire extraction site. 3-22-14: APPEARANCE AND SCREENING AT THE EXTRACTION SITE: The following standards are required at the extraction site of any operation permitted under this Chapter: . 1092 City of Farmmgton 3-22-14 3-22-15 (A) Machinery shall be kept in good repair. (B) Abandoned machinery, inoperable equipment and rubbish shall be removed from the site regularly. . (C) All buildings and equipment that have not been used for a period of one year shall be removed from the site. (D) All equipment and temporary structures shall be removed and dismantled not later than ninety (90) days after termination of the extraction operation and expiration of the permit. (E) Where practical, stockpiles of overburden and materials shall be used to screen the extraction. The side slopes of such stockpiles shall not exceed three to one (3:1). (F) The perimeter of the site shall be planted or otherwise screened when such is determined by the City Council to be necessary. (G) Existing tree and ground cover shall be preserved to the extent feasible, maintained and supplemented by selective cutting, transplanting of trees, shrubs, and other ground cover along all setback areas. 3-22-15: OPERATIONS; NOISE; HOURS; EXPLOSIVES; DUST; WATER POLLUTION; TOPSOIL PRESERVATION: The following operating standards shall be observed at the extraction site of any operation permitted under this Chapter: . (A) The maximum noise level at the perimeter of the site shall be within the limits set by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. (B) Extraction and hauling operations shall be performed during only those times established by the City Council as part of the permit. (C) Operators shall utilize all practical means to eliminate vibration from equipment operation on adjacent property. (D) Operators shall comply with all applicable City, County, State and Federal regulations for the protection of water quality, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations for the protection of water quality. No City of Farmington . 1092 ~ 3-22-15 3-22-16 D) waste products or process residue shall be deposited in any lake. stream or natural drainage system. All waste water shall pass through a sediment basin before drainage into a stream. . (E) All topsoil shall be retained at the site until complete rehabilitation of the site has taken place according to the rehabilitation plan. (F) Operators shall use all practical means to reduce the amount of dust, smoke and fumes caused by the operations. 3-22-16: REHABILITATION STANDARDS: The following rehabilitation standards shall apply to the site of any operation permitted under this Chapter. (A) Rehabilitation shall be a continuing operation occurring as quickly as possible after the extraction operation has moved sufficiently into another part of the extrac ~n site. (B) All banks and slopes shall be left in accordance with the rehabili- tation plan submitted with the permit application. (C) Slopes, graded areas and backfill areas shall be surfaced with adequate topsoil to secure and hold ground cover. Such ground cover shall be tended as necessary until it is setf-sustained. . (0) All water areas resulting from excavation shall be eliminated upon rehabilitation of the site. In unique instances where the City Council has reviewed proposals for water bodies at the time of approval of the overall plan and has determined that such would be appropriate as an open space or recreational amenity in subsequent reuse of the site, water bodies may be permitted. (E) No part of the rehabilitation area which is planned for uses other than open space or agriculture shall be at an elevation lower than the minimum required for connection to a sanitary or storm sewer. (Ord. 092-278, 8-3-92) . 1092 City of Farmzngton . . . AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION Regular December 9, 1997 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 PM a) Riverside Villas Preliminary & Final Plat b) Variance for size and illumination of signage in R -1 District for South Suburban Medical Center c) Conditional Use - Home Occupation Permit for Beauty Salon at 4215 206th Street West d) Conditional Use for an Off-Premise Directional Sign for the Episcopal Church of the Advent e) Variance to minimum lot size in an R-3 zone for property at 513 2nd Street. 4. DISCUSSION a) Adelmann Annexation - 3221 W. 213th Street - 18.11 acres 3. ADJOURN I . . . 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: Parmington Planning Commission From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator ~ate: December 9, 1997 RE: Planning Commission Recommendation Summary PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Riverside Villas Preliminary & Pinal Plat. Recommendation 1. Close the public hearing for Riverside Villas Preliminary & Pinal Plat. b) Variance to maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-1 district at South Suburban Medical Center. Recommendation 1. Approve a variance to the maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-1 district at South Suburban Medical Clinic located at 3410 213th Street. c) Conditional Use/Home Occupation Permit for Beauty Salon at 4215 206th Street West. . . . Recommendation 1. Approve the conditional use/home occupation permit for the styling salon at 4215 206th Street West on the basis that it meets the guidelines of the home occupation ordinance and will not have an adverse effect to adjoining property owners. d) Conditional Use for an off-premise direction sign for the Episcopal Church of the Advent. Recommendation 1. Approve the conditional use permit for an off-premise directional sign at 420 Elm Street for the Episcopal Church of the Advent on the following conditions: 1) the off- premises sign is not located within the County Road 50 right-of-way (if sign is located within right-of-way, an approval from the County is required), 2) the sign cannot block the vision of either vehicular or pedestrian traffic, 3) it is requested that the sign be reduced from the proposed six square feet to a more conforming road sign standard of approximately 18" x 24" (in the occurrence that future requests are made and for aesthetic and visual purposes). e) Variance for 513 2nd Street to construct home on 7942.08 s.f. lot in an R-3 zone. Recommendation 1. Approve a variance to the minimum lot size of a property in an R-3 zone to allow the construction of a single-family home on a 7,492.08 square foot lot. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Adelmann Annexation - 3221 W. 213th Street - 18.11 acres Recommendation 1. Recommend the annexation of the Adelmann property and forward the recommendation to the City Council. . . . To: Farmington Planning Commission From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Date: December 9, 1997 RE: Riverside Villas Preliminary and Final Plat Planning Department Review Applicant: Jack Benedict 311 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 612-460-6866 Attachments: 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 . and rear yards of 10 feet. All setback requirements have been met. Streets: 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 comer 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 permit. Therefore, the developer would have to follow these guidelines for the excavation of a proposed holding pond in this location. . Additional Comments This is a continued hearing from the November 12 the Planning Commission meeting for the preliminary and final plat for Riverside Villas. At that meeting, the Farmington School District informed the Planning Commission that they will begin condemnation proceedings on the Riverside property in order to construct a new middle school. The developer was informed of the impending condemnation and has withdrawn the Riverside Villas project. Recommendation Close the public hearing for the preliminary and final plat for Riverside Villas. . . . . DISCUSSION ITEM To: Farmington Planning Commission From: Lee Smick, Planning Coordinator Date: December 9, 1997 RE: Variance to maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-l district. Planning Department Review Applicant: Bob Johnson South Suburban Medical Center 913 Main Street Farmington, MN 55024 Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Sign details Plan Data Location of Property: The property is located at 3410 213th Street directly south of 213th and north of East Farmington. Zoning: The property is zoned R-l. The adjacent zoning to the site includes residential uses to the north, south, east and west. Proposed Project: South Suburban proposes to install three signs at the recently expanded clinic location to the south of the existing clinic within an R-l district. City Code allows one sign not to exceed two square feet in area per surface not to exceed five feet in height and prohibits the illumination of signs within residential districts. Therefore, South Suburban is requesting a variance to the maximum size, height, number and illumination of signs in an R-district. . Additional Comments South Suburban Medical Clinic is seeking a variance to City Code 4-3-3 (A) and 4-3-2 (B) 1. Code 4-3-3 (A) states that one nameplate sign for each dwelling unit is allowed in an R-l district. Such signs shall not exceed two square feet in area per surface and shall not exceed five feet in height. The three signs proposed for the recently expanded clinic building include a south and west facing wall sign and a pylon sign. The west facing wall sign consists of 14" black acrylic letters constituting a 2 112' x 31 112' sign totaling 78.75 square feet. The south facing wall sign consists of a 2 112' x 13' cabinet sign totaling 32.5 square feet. The pylon sign measures 5' x 13' totaling and is thirteen feet in height. South Suburban Medical Clinic is seeking a variance to this requirement to allow the three signs within a residential district along with allowing the size and height of the respective signs. City staff has determined that since there are no provisions in the City Code that address signage for institutional uses in residential districts, a variance for the maximum size, height and number of signs should be allowed. However, church signs have been detailed in the code and are typically located in residential districts and allow on-premise freestanding or wall signs not to exceed seventy-five square feet per side. Since this provision is detailed in the code and correlates to an institutional use, staff considers these requirements adequate benchmarks in determining the . approval of the variance at South Suburban Medical Clinic. Considering the final variance request, City Code 4-3-2 (B) 1 states that illuminated signs shall not be permitted within the "A", "c" and "R" districts. South Suburban Medical Center is located in an R-l district. The south facing sign will be illuminated from within by halogen lamps. The cabinet sign consists of a blue vinyl background with white letters. The west facing sign consists of 14" black acrylic letters and the individual letters will not be illuminated, however, a lighted beam will illuminate the letters. The pylon sign will be located to the north of the recently completed Elm Street extension (see plan). The sign will consist of two panels mounted on both sides of the cabinet and will be illuminated from within by halogen lamps. The background color of the sign is a dark bronze and will consist of white lettering. (The E.R. sign shown on the plan is a directional sign and does not require a permit). The variance approval procedure includes the following: A) Literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in undue hardship with respect to the property. - Because the property is a hospital use, adequate signage is required to insure the location of the site. .