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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 I I I ?!1 ~ MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JANUARY 19, 1982 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan Absent: None Also Present: Administrator Ford 2. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to approve the minutes of December 15, 1981 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. The City Administrator reviewed the proposed HRA tax increment project on the 3 acre parcel of land 3/4 of a mile west of Hwy. #31 in the 1-1 Industrial Zoning District, located on the north side of TH#50. All of the elements of the project were presented by the Administrator, and the procedure that it was intended to be followed, and was presented to the Planning Commission at the specific request of the HRA as a matter of courtesy. No action was required of the Planning Commission with the exception of seeking their general approval. Informational packages containing all of the same data which had been distributed to the HRA were also distributed prior to this meeting to members of the Planning Commission. Several questions were asked by the Commissioners and were answered and there appeared to be a general consensus on the part of the members of the Planning Commission that the proposed project was in the best interest of the City of Farmington. 4. The Administrator explained to the Commission that in the search for a future fire facility site the elimination process had left the Committee with six possible sites, one of which was the Becker property. He further explained to the Commission that before proceeding fu~ther with the consideration of the Becker property the staff was in need of guidance from the Planning Commission as to the possible location of future dedicated streets on the Becker property. After some discussion, it was the view of the Commission that two future street dedications be planned for coming off of 8th Street and going to the east on the Becker property. 5. City Administrator Ford was then excused at 8:05 P.M. to attend a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce where he would be making a presentation concerning the proposed new industrial development. 6. The Commission then took up consideration of the inquiry by Mr. John Corrigan regarding what restraints and the restrictions he might face in developing 40 acres which he owns in the extreme southwest corner of Section 35, which is zoned partly R-A and partly F-3. The Commission reviewed a memorandum directed to the Administrator prepared by City Planner Charles Tooker in this matter. The specific question being put to the Commission was would they tend to regard or reply to his inquiry in respect to the ordinances as they exist now, or would they tend to apply the ordinances as they will appear after the revised City Comprehensive Plan has been approved. The following actions and statements by the Commission resulted: a) Make the developer aware of the fact that the Metropolitan Airport Commission has purchased the Airlake airport and may have extra- territorial control over his land. b) Make him aware of the fact that a good portion of his land is in the F-3 general flood plain, therefore not buildable. 244 c) Have the developer prepare a sketch drawing showing what portion of the land is in F-3, and how much is in the R-A, and what his intentions would be for development. I 7. Mr. Darrell Moench was in the audience and the Commission had a short discussion with him concerning a reapplication for special exception to . construct a storage building in the F-l flood area. 8. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Wi 11 iam J. Ford City Administrator APPROVED: a-,/ ~ /i8- WJF/sz I I I I I n!'" c:~ I~::. ~} MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR FEBRUARY 16, 1982 1. Vice-Chairman Hoyer called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Present: Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan Absent: Chairman Hanson Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of January 19, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed the Staff memorandum dated February 10, 1982 regarding the questions raised by the interest of John Corrigan to develop his land in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 35. Following an extensive discussion of the existing zoning which will allow 80,000 square foot lots on land outside of the floodplain and the draft Comprehensive Plan which has the objective of limiting development in agricultural areas to four units per quarter quarter section the following motion was introduced: Motion by Ryan, second by Carey for the staff to advise Mr. Corrigan that the Planning Commission will continue to encourage four units in forty acres (per quarter quarter section) in conformance with the Draft Farmington Comprehensive Plan. APIF, motion carried. 4. Planner Tooker reviewed the Staff memorandum dated February 9, 1982 regarding the ongoing Metro Council review of the Draft Farmington Compre- hensive Plan. The procedure outlined is one in which Farmington will retain its optimistic 6% growth objective but concur temporarily with the Metro Council 1990 forecast of .81 mgd sewer flow. When actual building activity can be identified as reaching the 6% objective the City will then follow by amending the Comprehensive Plan to show the 1.095 mgd sewer flow as forecast by Farmington in 1990. This may involve switching potential sewered areas within the community if existing developers do not utilize the capacity assigned to areas already platted. The long term objective is achievement of the 6% growth rate between 1980 and 1990. There was general agreement among those present that this approach would work and the March 16, 1982 meeting was suggested as an appropriate time for another progress report. 5. Planner Tooker introduced a discussion of the Ag Preserve Program generated by a request from John Devney to place land he owns in Section 25 within an Agricultural Preserve District. The Farmington Comprehensive Plan contains the objective that all Agricultural land will be encouraged to develop at a maximum density of four units in forty acres. This automatically excludes the Ag Preserve Program which requires the lower density of one unit in forty acres. The discussion of those present indicated that several public meetings have been held both by the Planning Commission and the City Council. At no time during this period was there any indicated interest in Agricultural Preserves and the Planning Commission decided to include the four units in forty acre objective. It was the consensus of those present that four per forty meets the current needs of Farmington. 6. The Commission reviewed the schedule of meetings to be held by PCA before it acts on the potential Sewage Sludge Sites. Commissioner Ryan suggested that the City should take a position in opposition to the proposed local sewage sludge and incinerator ash sites, with formal representation at the meeting of February 24, 1982. The Commission took (', Ii fi .'.1 X J no action but Member Ryan indicated that he would call other members of the group to remind them immediately before the meeting. 7. Commission member Hoyer presented to the group his analysis of the most I appropriate location for a new fire station in Farmington using maps previously made available to the Commission. He indicated that sites 1 and 14, situated on the west side of Akin Road across from the proposed Riverside Quad House Development, would be the best locations for this structure because of their central location to all parts of the City. They are situated on a major north-south street which has ample east-west access points and would serve equally the most remote locations in the northwest as well as those in the southeast of Farmington. There was consensus amount those present that this would be a good approach for those responsible for the final decision on location. 8. Motion ~ade and seconded to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~ '4 Charles Tooker Planner APPROVED: j}t,j~ f CT/sz I I I I I ~A7 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MARCH 16, 1982 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Hanson, Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Gerten, second by Ryan to approve the minutes of February 16, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Richard Hunter, representing Margaret Hunter, outlined the purpose of a requested Special Exception to operate a decorating shop at their home at 613 Heritage Way. Chairman Hanson suggested that the Hunters may wish to explore existing City ordinances regarding special exceptions to be assured that the proposed operation will be feasible. Attention was focused upon regulations on signs for Home Occupations. Mr. Hunter indicated that no sign will be utilized. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten that a public hearing be established on April 20, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. APIF, motion carried. 4. Roger White presented a request for a front yard variance at 5785 Lower 182nd Street. The reasons for the request involve the location of an existing electrical service on the rear corner of the house which would be costly to move, if the garage were to be constructed in line with the front of the house; and the need for an extraordinary amount of fill and concrete blocks since the property drops rapidly in elevation toward the rear yard. Motion by Rya~ second by Carey to hold a public hearing on April 20, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to discuss the proposed variance. APIF, motion carried. 5. Planner Tooker reviewed the memorandum from Administrator Ford which draws attention to the lack of any front yard requirement in B-3 Heavy Business District in the Farmington Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Tooker suggested that the original intent would have been that a front yard of 20 to 30 feet shall be required. The implication of this would be that a clerical error was made in transposing this portion of the ordinance from the original material into its adopted form. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey that the staff further research the record to find out if there could possibly be another explanation. Said report should be made available to the Commission at its next regular meeting. APIF, motion carried. 6. Planner Tooker presented a request from Jim Gerster for the Planning Commission to grant a Subdivision Waiver in order that Lots 6 and 7, Block 8 of the Original TQNn of Farmington may be reestablished. Currently the rear of both lots has been separated to form a third lot which includes a small house. Mr. Gerster's mother currently owns the lot at the rear plus the remaining portion of Lot 7. The lot at the rear could be transferred as is but would deprive Lot 7 of a "normal" rear yard. Mrs. Gerster would like to sell the former area separated from Lot 6 to the current owner of Lot 6. By so doing, two dwellings would then be situated on Lot 6. Member Ryan excused himself from the Planning Commission as an interested party. He explained that his interest in the property is in creating additional rear yard for the house on Lot 6. He further stated that he would be able to remove the second house at the rear of the newly created {.)..<10 ,,-,'to lot within 10 years. Motion by Carey, second by Gerten that the Planning Commission recommend to the Farmington City Council a I subdivision waiver for the purpose of creating two lots from the three now involved on Lots 6 and 7, Block 8 of the Original Town of Farmington with the provision that the dwelling at the rear of Lot 6 shall be removed within 10 years from the date of purchase. It is further recommended that the Housing & Redevelopment Authority be advised of said action. APIF, motion carried. Member Ryan rejoined the Planning Commission. 7. Planner Tooker reviewed the material so far prepared by staff regarding a response to the Metropolitan Council review of the Farmington Comprehensive Plan. The basic direction asked is whether or not the 1990 sewered area should be designated by parcel or left in a land bank available to developers on a "first come - first serve" basis. The difficulty involved is an attempt at second guessing the actual development sequence. The staff so far is recommending <l 1/3 /2/3rds split of available future service between the Central Area and Sewer District I respectively. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey that the staff allocate the available land area, 229 acres to 1990, on the basis of staff information regarding developer interest and the requirements outlined by the Metropolitan Council staff. Voting for: Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan. Voting against: Hanson. Motion carried. 8. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ci!~0/~ _~roeJ ~t>b --- I Charles Tooker Planner CT/sz I ~Aq I MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR APRIL 20, 1982 1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer & Ryan Absent: None Also Present: Planner Charles Tooker 2. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey that the minutes of March 16, 1982 be approved as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing for Richard and Margaret Hunter, 613 Heritage Way, advertized for 7:30 P.M. The request involved a home occupation permit for a Decorating Business in which no sign and very little customer traffic is expected. Mrs. Hunter made a brief statement to this effect illustrating with the fact that, in the past, it has been rare that two customers a month actually come to the place of business. Most of the selection of materials actually takes place in the homes of customers. Motion by Gerten, second by Hoyer to approve the special exception home occupation as requested. APIF, motion carried. I 4. The public hearing for a setback variance of four feet from the front yard setback requirements for Roger and Verla White was opened at 7:35 P.M. Mrs. White made a presentation concerning the cost of relocating the electrical service and questioned the location of the City street. Motion by Carey, second by Ryan to approve a front yard setback reduction from 30 to 26 feet as requested because the property at the rear loses elevation rapidly, requiring an excessive amount of fill if the garage were required to remain in line with the dwelling. Voting for: Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan. Voting against: Hanson. Motion carried. 5. Cynthia Boles presented a request for a Home Occupation 1-chair Beauty Salon in improved space is a portion of the two car garage attached to the main dwelling. Commission Member Hoyer pointed out that the applicant may not hire help and Chairman Hanson indicated concern about on street parking at this intersection of Lower 182nd Street and County Road #31. Ms. Boles indicated that her plans involved the creation of off street parking. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to set a public hearing on May 18, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. for a Home Occupation Special Exception to operate a Beauty Salon. APIF, motion carried. I 6. Planner Tooker made a presentation to further explain the staff memo- randum of April 13, J982 concerning the Ag Preserve Program. Mayor Stegmaier offered additional comments requesting some flexibility with respect to lands designated residential and industrial in the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Hanson expressed some misgivings about why farm families had not indicated any interest in the Ag Preserve Program when it was being discussed during the preparation of the City Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Carey, second by Hanson that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council the designation of all land shown in the long range Comprehensive Plan as Agricultual shall be eligible and certified for the Ag Preserve Program and furthermore if land is zoned for uses other than Agricultural or conservation, the zoning map shall be changed to reflect the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. APIF, motion carried. r\"~ q i'~~~.i'., 7. Planner Tooker opened the discussion of front yard setbacks in the B-3 Business District by explaining the sequence of events which lead to changing the long standing 10 foot front yard setback to 0 feet. The discussion focused on the business of Roger Pedersen since he previously expressed an interest in expanding his business into the front yard. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten that the front yard setback within the B-3 District remain at 11011 since other business establishments within this district are already at 0 and that the recent change was intended as indicated in the staff memorandum dated February 10, 1981. APIF, motion carried. I 8. O.F. IIRed" Johnson was represented by Vic Wenzel in a discussion of additional business use of the former Dakota County Electric Building on Third Street. There was a discussion about automotive and utility equipment repair and servicing in the former warehouse portion of this building. The discussion indicated that pa~t procedures have required a transitional use Special Exception for any replacement use added to this building. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to establish a public hearing on the request for an automotive and utility equipment repair and service business in the former Dakota County Electric building at 821 Third Street for May 18, 1982 at 7:45 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 9. The discussion of Metro Council mailings resulted in a consensus that all mailings from the Metro Council should be directed to members homes. I 10. Commission member Ryan then made a presentation regarding his property on lots 6 & 7 Block 8 of the Original Tawn of Farmington. The original discussion raised by Jim Gerster resulted in a recommendation for subdivision waiver. Upon further research of the record, it appears that the three structures involve lots 6, 7, & 8. The property shift in lot lines will not result in a substandard lot since 3 houses and 3 lots are standard sized both before and after the proposed property transfer. A subdivision waiver is not therefore necessary. 11. Commission member Ryan expressed concern that perhaps the City Code requirements for a permit involving garage sales and craft sales is not being evenly enforced. Commission member Gerten expressed the opinion that some craft sales appear to go on periodically and often enough to become more like a business use home occupation than a garage sale. The discussion produced no request for action. 12. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Submi tted, ~~J~ Charles Tooker /~ Planner APPROVED: !J /1 r / !'d-. I CT/sz 1 I 1 fJr;l MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MAY 18, 1982 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Gerten, Ryan. Absent: Members Carey, Hoyer. Also Present: City Administrator Ford, City Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Gerten, second by Ryan to approve the minutes of April 20, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. At 7:30 P.M., the Chairman opened the public hearing in the matter of a request for special exception by Cynthia Marie Boles for a home occupation to operate a beauty salon at 5515 Lower 182nd St., Farmington. No objectors were present. Motion by Ryan, second by Hanson to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to approve the above special exception. APfF, motion carried. 5. At 7:45 P.M., the Chairman opened the public hearing in the matter of a request for a special exception by O.F. Johnson to allow an automotive and utility equipment repair and servicing at 821 Third Street which is the former DEA building, said activity to take place in all of the areas of the building other than office. The eligibility for such a special exception was under the transitional use portion of the zoning ordinance. Questions put to the applicants by members of the Commission resulted in the following facts: 1. All work would be conducted inside and only vehicles waiting to be worked on would be parked outside. 2. At the present, there are two employees. 3. Normal hours of operation will be from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. 4. Normal days of operation will be Monday through Friday. 5. The bulk of the repair business is on a contract basis with commercial and utility clients, with little or no solicitation of the general public. 6. The applicant has a residence immediately adjacent to the subject building, and is very much aware of the avoidance of a nuisance in the residential area, and would conduct business accordingly. (Commissioner Carey arrived at the meeting.) Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to close the public hearing. Voting for: Hanson, Gerten, Ryan. Abstaining: Carey. Motion carried. 6. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to approve the above special exception. Voting for: Hanson, Gerten, Ryan. Abstaining: Carey. Motion carried. 7. The Commission considered the request for a special exception from Allen Wachter at 305 Main Street for a duplex in an R-2 zoning district. Discussion follONed with Mr. Wachter who was in the audience. Motion by Gerten, second by 252 Carey that a public hearing be set in the matter for 7:30 P.M., June 15, 1982. APIF, motion carried. 8. The City Council had referred to the Planning Commission a possible improvement consisting of municipal sewer and water on the north side of Trunk Highway #50 between County Road #31 and 3/4 of a mile west. This matter had been brought on by the erection of a factory by Dar-Lin Investments in an area which the Council and the Planning Commission were beginning to look upon as an industrial park within an industrially zoned district. The question being explored was whether or not it was more feasible to consider putting one or more services in at this time rather than to wait until two or more developments had taken place with private systems that would then have to be abandoned. Mr. Babe Murphy, a landowner who appeared in the audience, stated that he thought the increased oost of insurance because of lack of a sprinkler system which in turn resulted from lack of municipal water should be the responsibility of the new factory owner. He also stated that he believed the seller and the buyer for a particular development should pay for the improvements and the City should not assess property owners who did not want the improvement. He further stated that he thought the combined estimated cost of $2,150 per acre was excessive. Mr. John Devney, another property owner appearing in the audience, stated that he does not like industrial zoning or improvements to his land. H stated futher that developers wishing to build industrial factories or c mplexes should go to Airlake Park. Mr. Devney also reiterated Mr. Murphy's st tement that if a particular developer wants the improvements they should pay for them. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Broske seemed to be more concerned about the propos d relocation of TH #50 and the proposed extension of County Road #31 so th to the intersection of TH #50. The City Administrator then conveyed to he Planning Commission the response of another property owner who had alled. Mr. Donald Peterson stated that although his land was now zoned industri 1 on the south side of #50, he was not particu- larly interested in developing nd therefore would not look too favorably on an assessment at this time, owever, he felt less strong in his opposition to water than he would be for s were He also stated that he has no intention of putting his land into the Ag Preserve Program. The Administrator also informed the Commission that a letter had been received from Mrs. Stella Hammer, who stated unequivocally that s e wanted no development to take place, no assess- ment to accrue to her. The Cit Administrator then presented to the Commission some data involving mill rates in Farmington and the need for an expanded tax base. 9. The City Administrator stat d to the Commission that the Attorney for Mr. Darrell Moench had made application for the new hearing for a special exception in the F-1 Floodway zoning district, and that the Administrator had informed the attorney that the applicati n would be held and not be put on the Agenda until the data and information required previously were furnished at which time it then would be put on th Agenda. The Commission unanimously approved of this action. 10. At this point the City Administrator was excused. I I 11. Planner Tooker briefly introduced a discussion on Manufactured Housing. The major concern of members pr sent involved the possible Introduction of I mobile homes into single family districts where the impact would possibly reduce the value of site built housing. The general mood of the Commission was for the staff to proceed in a direction which would create a manufactured housing district which would also permit single fami ly site bui It hQusing. Further discussion was suggested on the meeting of June 15, 1982. ?~~ Planning Commission minutes - May 18, 1982 I 12. Planner Tooker reviewed the status of the Comprehensive Plan review by the Metropolitan Council. All revisions have been made by City staff in concert with suggestions offered by the Metro Council staff. The plan will be reviewed by the entire Metropolitan Council at the end of May, 1982. 13. Commission member Ryan reintroduced a discussion of equal treatment for craft sl~es, garage sales, and the selling of produce within the City. His intention is to proceed with a request to the City Council that the existing ordinances in this regard be reviewed. 14. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted. ~.w:.I"~ Wi 11 i am J. Ford . City Administrator C14(les --,;;kM ~ WJF CT/sz APPROVED Charles Tooker Planner ~/J51r;y I I I I 1 f)~~ MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JUNE 15, 1982 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Ryan Absent: Member Hoyer Also Present: City Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to approve the minutes of May 18, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing for the special exception requesting a duplex inan R-2 zone at 305 Main Street. The discussion centered on the fact that the house has existed as a duplex for several years and there are several others in the area. Motion by Hanson, second by Gerten to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Carey, second by Ryan to grant the special exception allowing a duplex at 305 Main Street which is in an R-2 zone. APIF, motion carried. 5. Planner Tooker presented the request of Wallace Berglund fora sub- division waiver on property adjoining the north side of Highway 50 to create another 3 acre industrial parcel adjoining the property owned by Duo-Plastics. The question to be answered by the Planning Commission is the location of access to Highway 50. Motion by Hanson, second by Gerten to recommend to the City Council a subdivision waiver for this specific request with the condition thab~ (1) Two 60' wide access roads be left to provide for the long range proposal for the extension southward of Highway 31 as indicated in the Comprehensive Plan and a second between the proposed 3 acre parcel and Duo-Plastics to provide access to the industrial land at the rear, .and (2) That no further subdivision waivers are granted unless the property at the rear is platted. Voting for: Hanson, Carey, Gerten. Voting against: Ryan. Absent: Hoyer. Motion carried. 6. Planner Tooker briefly described new Watershed Management Act from the Watershed Management Act memorandum dated June 15, 1982. The Commission agreed that they would be interested in attending any future meeting sponsored by the Soil and Water Conservation District. 7. Planner Tooker briefly reviewed the Comprehensive Plan comments from the Metropolitan Council. In essence, the revisions submitted after the first draft must be put into that draft and published prior to its adoption by the Farmington City Council. The Planning Commission members present indicated that they are pleased to have the plan approved and appreciate the efforts of Planner Tooker in resolving the last remaining differences between the City and the Metropolitan Council. 8. The first draft of the proposed Manufactured Housing amendment for the Farmington Zoning Ordinance was discussed by the Planning Commission. Planner Tooker indicated that Administrator Ford has recently provided commentary which suggests some major revisions to the first draft. It 256 was agreed that a special meeting shall be held at 5:00 P~M. on June 24, 1982 to discuss both the revised draft and potential locations of the R-4 district in time for a recommendation to be forwarded to the City Council meeting of July 6, 1982. 9. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, {l(uL ~ z Charles Tooker Planner CT/sz APPROVED: I 1/13/r; I I I I I ?S7, MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JUNE 24, 1982 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Commissioners Carey, Ryan. Absent: Commissioners Gerten, Hoyer. Also Present: Administrator Ford, Planner Tooker 2. The purpose of the meeting was to review a draft of a proposed amendment to various ordinances within the City Code to put the City in compliance with a newly adopted State law regarding manufactured homes effective August 1,1982. 3. The Commission reviewed the proposed draft from the City Planner along with suggested revisions provided by the City Administrator. Both documents were examined point by point. The recommended amendments appeared to accomplish the following: 1. Create one or more Mixed Code Zoning Districts identified as R-4. 2. These districts would be primarily residential. 3. Would accommodate platted or unplatted land. 4. Would also accommodate Manufactured Home Parks as a Planned Unit Development. 5. Would provide for minimum lots of 6,000 square feet. 6. Would allow Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Buildings, and Site-built dwellings. Throughout the Code, wherever the term "Mobile Home" is found, it shall be changed to "Manufactured Home". Two areas to be examined as to whether they would be appropriate for an R-4 were determined to be an area on the east side of County Road #31 approximately across from the entrance to Hill Dee subdivision and an area to the east of Trunk Highway #3 north of Henderson subdivision. Major questions not definitively answered included: 1. Whether or not all structures in the R-4 be required to be served with municipal utilities, and if so whether the same requirement should apply in other residential districts. 2. Whether to allow multiple dwellings in the R-4 and if so, whether at the same relative density as in other residential zoning districts. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to approve of all of the various amendments and changes and authorizing the City Planner to incorporate these changes into a new draft of the proposed ordinance amendment to be reviewed at a special meeting which the Commission set for July 13, 1982. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 6:10 P.M. R5ec~11~. s~bmi~~e~ # ~dN~VC:;~ William J. Ford~ City Administrator APPROVED: 7/.3/1" WJF/sz l)c::,Q I MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JULY 13, 1982 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson and Members Gerten, Hoyer, & Ryan Absent: Member Carey notified the Chairman that because of a previous committment he would be unable to attend. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of June 15 and 24, 1982. APIF, motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed the history of the Industrial zoned 30 acres since last discussed by the Planning Commission. There was general agreement among those present that further subdivision waivers should not be granted until the remaining parcel is subdivided. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten that the land in question should be platted including a dedication of right of way for a relocated County Highway 31 along the west edge of the property. APIF, motion carried. I 4. Planner Tooker described the Star Cities Program currently being promoted by the Minnesota Department of Energy, Planning and Development. Of the ten tasks outlined as requirements, Farmington already has accomplished three. Chairman Hanson suggested that the program clearly suggests volunteer effort rather than a large investment of time by the City. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten that the staff investigate the interest of the local Chamber of Commerce, J.C.IS or a similar service organization in providing the research necessary for the City to participate. APIF, motion carried. 5. Planner Tooker reviewed the memorandum from Ann Hopkins which outlined the Dakota County Board reaction to recommendations made by the County Transportation Policy Advisory Group. The major items of concern to local units of government will be the guidelines for future right of way width and access spacing along County Roads. It was suggested that a copy of this memorandum should be kept on file with the subdivision ordinance since the recommendations will have an effect on all future plats which border County Roads. I 6. Chairman Hanson requested a presentation of Jerome & Betsy Zimmer, 21931 Flagstaff Avenue, regarding the proposed home occupation involving a beauty shop to be conducted within an existing structure at this address. Following the remarks of the applicants, member Gerten suggested that they get a copy of the requirements for Home Occupations from the City staff. Member Ryan questioned the use of two chairs particularly if one was to be operated by a person not a resident of the home. Motion by Ryan, second by Hoyer to establish a hearing for the requested Home Occupation on August 17, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. In addition, a request for clarification of the home occupation wording should be forwarded to the City Attorney to clarify if a non resident can be employed by or occupy space within the area set aside for the home occupation. The question was raised since the establishment will involve a part time operator who resides elsewhere. All former requests have involved only people living and working at the same address. APIF, motion carried. ')r::.o L~O 7. Planner Tooker reviewed he third draft of proposed amendments to the I Zoning Ordinance primarly oriented to Manufactured Housing and a map indicating potential changes in Zoning equired by the proposed amendments. Robert Stegmaier Sr. objected to th location of the proposed R-4 on his property on the east side of County R ad #31 near the north edge of the City. The area under discussion by the Plan ing Commission appears to be impractical because of the location of the cente pivot of his irrigation system and all of his farm buildings. He offered s an alternate 80 acres adjoining his south pro- perty line beginning at Coun y Road #31. The Planning Commission generally favored this location since hey believe that few people would volunteer any land for an R-4 designation. Motion by Hoyer, second by Ryan to recommend proposed draft 3 of the zoni g amendment to the City Council for discussion at the advertised public hearin of July 26, 1982. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion by Gerten, second Robert Stegmaier of approxim 31 and approximately 30 acre 3 be recommended to the City District established by the Hoyer, Ryan. Abstaining: H by Hoyer that the alternate site suggested by tely 80 acres in Section 13 with access to County in Section 32 with access to Minnesota Highway Council as the land to comprise the new R-4 ecommended Zoning Amendment. Voting for: Gerten, nson. Absent: Carey. Motion carried. 9. Motion by Gerten, second by Hoyer to recommend the rezoning of land in the southeast quarter of Section 36 from Agricultural to R-1, land in the eastern half of Section 26 & 35 from 1-1 to C-1, and land in the northeast quarter of Section 14 from Agricultural to R-1 to accomplish objectives of the City Comprehensive Plan. APIF, tion carried. I 10. Planner Tooker reviewed recent discussions by the City Administrator, City Attorney, and City Coun il with residents of Pine Knoll subdivision concerning manufactured buil ings being placed within this subdivision. The members agreed that the prob em will be difficult to resolve to everyones satisfaction, but took no sp cification. 11. Motion by adjourn at 10.08 P.M. with the understanding that this special meeting replace the regular uly meeting and the next meeting will be held August 17, 1982. APIF, moti n curried. Respectfully submitted, /7/ (--I l-Jvt;LLl4 7dOK Charles Tooker Planner CT/sz APPROVED: 1/t7/t'f I ?fn I M IIJUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR AUGUST 17, 1982 1. Chai rman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan. Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Gerten, second by Ryan to approve the minutes of July 13,1982. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the previously published public hearing regard- ing a request for a Beautl Salon, Home Occupation, Special Exception at 21931 Flagstaff Avenue. Planner Tooker indicated that City Attorney Gorgos stated that a home occupation may be granted only if the activity will be handled by persons residing in the home. He stated further that if anyone other than a resident were found to be working at that activity, the home occupation special exception would be revoked. Ms. Limmer indicated that she had no intention of employing anyone else in the shop. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. I 4. Motion by Gerten, second by Hanson to approve the Beauty Shop home occupation special exception at 21931 Flagstaff Avenue. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson asked for a presentation by Darrell Moench regarding his interest in a home occupation special exception to conduct craft sales in his home. For two weeks each spring and fall over the past several years, such sales have occurred. However, this past spring, the operation was closed down by the City generating this request. Planner Tooker presented the opinion of City Attorney Gorgos that such craft sales did not constitute a home occupation since item 10-10-o(c) 4. liThe activity does not deal with the general retail public...." cannot be met. A more appropriate section of the City Code suggested by the Attorney would be in 3-18-3 dealing with Transient Merchants. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey that the deposit for a home occupation special exception hearing be returned to Mr. Moench since no home occupation exists, and a hearing not be held. Voting in favor: Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan. Opposed: Hanson. Motion carried. I 6. Glen Nord, representing Darrell Moench, was asked by Chairman Hanson to review the special exception request by Mr. Moench to maintain a storage shed built in the Floodway (F-1 District) without benefit of a buildin~ permit. The key dlement in this presentation was a letter from Kent Lokkesmoe, Minnesota Department of I~atura I Resources, wh i ch stated that Federal and State regulations allow for no stage increases for uses located in the floodway. Mr. Nord's interpretation of the letter suggested that such a small increase in the 100 year flood, .02 feet, could warrant a favorable ruling by the Planning Commission. He further outl ined options as: 1) favorable, 2) denial, 3) a procedure suggested by Tom Lutgen from the Department of ,~atural Resources in which the City could petition for a redrawing of the F-1 boundaries which would () (' ') .: exclude Mr. Moench's land. Commissioner Gerten indicated that the problem created by Mr. Moench leave the Planning Commission with few alter- natives. Both Federal and tate regulations require removal of the struc- ture because no stage incre se is permitted. If Mr. Moench1s land is not removed f rom the floodway, ha t will happen the next time someone builds without benefit of a permit? Chairman Hanson indicated an interest in getting the inf rmation outlined by Mr. Lokkesmoe as not currently available before hearing is set. Commissioner Ryan suggested multiple fines fo the applicant plus a City built fence of cha i n I ink and barbed wire 0 keep pa rk uses away from t1r. Moench I s property. He further reque ted that the Commission take action one way or another to resolve this issue by the next regular meeting. Motion by Carey, second by Ryan t set a public hearing for a special excep- tion requested by Darrell Mench at 7:30 P.M. on September<?1,J982 to permit maintenance of an ex i s t i ng pole shed in theF-l Distr (ct providing that information requested y Kent Lokkesmoe is submitted in- time for staff review. Voting in favor: Carey, Hanson, Hoyer, Ryan;-Votihg against: Gerten. Motion carried. 7. Planner Tooker reviewed! the staff draft of a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would establish a mechanism to implement the Ag P reserve Program in Farm!i ngton. Commi ss i oner Gerten sugges ted that the Vlord "minimum" in the l~st line of the first paragraph will only make sense if changed to read ImFlximum". Planner Tooker agreed and said such a change wou I d be made! pr i or to forwa rd i ng to the City Counc i I . Motion by Gerten, second by' Hanson to recommend tile proposed ordinance amendment to the City Counc'il for public hearing. APIF, motion carried. I 8. Chai rman Hanson briefly! reviewed the amendment to the Transient Merchants ordinance preparep by City Attorney Gorgos. Since the amendment was adopted by th~ City Council on the previous evening it was presented to the Plannirg Commission for information only. I 9. Planner Tooker introduced discussion of an application for special exception by Brora and Rag~hild Haynes to build either a duplex on Lot 13, Block 17, Original Town of Farmington or a four-plex on Lots 12 & 13, Block 17, Original Town of Farmington. The property fronts on Oak Street directly west of the old Farmington Railroad Station. The lots tosether total 19,507 isquare feet in area which would, at maximum, provide for the constructidn of a triplex. The zoning Ordinance now r,lakes it possible to build!a single family dwelling on 6,000 square feet and 5,JOO square feet for ~ach additional unit. A four-plex will require a minimum area of 21,000 square feet. The Planning Commission asked the staff to notify the Haynes !that variances for density are not permitted in the Farmington Zoning Orldinance. A public hearing was not scheduled due to the lack of a specifiic request. 10. Robert Stegmaier Sr. ~as then recognized by Chairman Hanson for a discussion of the recent Ciity Council action which rezoned a portion of his land to the R-4 t1ixed Oode District. Mr. Stegmaier said that the alternate site selected by !City Council has a high ,water table and would not be suitable for basement homes. It happens that one of the potential developers of his land woul!d like to offer a mixture of housing types for sale including those wi!th basements. He, therefore, would like the Planning ComfYlission to reoRen the issue of the best location for an R-4 District in Farmington. PI!anner Tooker offered a suggestion that base- ment homes possibly could tie built on other land owned by Mr. Steymaier which is not zoned and not :necessary to be zoned R-4. Mr. Stegmaier responded to this sug~e5tiqn favorably and plans to talk again with the potential developer. I ~A~ Planning Commission minutes of August 17, 1982 - continued I 11. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ~ 4nk" Charles Tooker % Planner APPROVED: q / ~IJ 'Xl- CT/sz I I I I I ?55 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 1. The meeting was called Present: Chairman Hanson, Absent: None A I so Present: to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Hanson. Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, & Ryan City Attorney Gorgos and City Planner Tooker 2. A discussion of the minutes of August 17, 1982 produced the following corrections. At the top of page 2 during a discussion of the Moench Special Exception line 4 should include two changes as follows: Change to no stage increase and add not removed. Motion by Carey, second by Gerten to approve the minutes as corrected. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised regarding the request of Darrell Moench for a special exception which would allow him to retain a storage building constructed without benefit of a building permit in the floodway. Mr. Hanson explained that because Mr. Nord, attorney for Mr. Moench, could not be present, the applicant had requested that the hearing be continued until the October meeting. However, because City Attorney Gorgos and Mr. Leuthe from the Department of Natural Resources were present, Chairman Hanson offered opportunities for Commission members and the public to question both gentlemen. Mr. Leuthe indicated that if the City were not inclined to force removal of the existing building, the only real alternative would be for the City Council to petition for a redrawing of the F-1 boundary to exclude the Moench storage building. The State would consider adjusting the floodway boundary if the stage increase downstream was less than one half a foot. The difference is that once a floodway has been established both State and Federal law allows no stage increase. He indicated that a change in boundary could cost the City since surveys would need to be undertaken to determine the effect on other property. Flood protection, if required, would also be the responsibility of the City. Commission members concerns ranged from the appearance of arbitrary floodway boundaries to the protection of equipment owned by Mr. Moench. City Attorney Gorgos indicated that the City is currently awaiting a decision from the Court in which it is seeking the removal of this storage building. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to continue the hearing until October 19, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, mot ion carried. 4. Ernie Darflinger presented to the Commission concerns he has with the special exception granted Art Leibfried for a retail operation at 701 8th Street. The problems involve lighting both of the building, and automobile headlights moving away from the store and onto either the frontage road or Highway 3. He suggested that plant materials should have been required to help cut the nuisance to neighbors. Commission response was that the highway and frontage road were considered to be an adequate separation between this business and the residents. During the discussion of setbacks for signs in the B-1 District which follows, it was determined that the Leibfried special exception approved of a sign which does not meet the setback requirements of the ordinance. The plan shows one sign, but there are or soon will be two freestanding signs. The staff was asked to check into this matter. 266 Planning Commission minutes - September 21, 1982 5. The request of Mike Gifford to add to a non-conforming sign in front I of the Standard Oil Station a~ Highway 3 and Ash Street was presented by I John Polasik, owner. The staff indicated that because the sign post is located on the ground, it is ~efined as a structure. This particular sign is within a front yard and a Ilegal non-conforming use until changed. The only way for an alteration ofl this sign to be justified under terms of the existing ordinance would be fbr the City Council to except sign posts from the definition of structures. Member Gerten objected to altering the wording of the ordinance until the st~ff has researched the record for an explanation of why signs were originally lincluded in the setback requirements. It was the consensus of those presenlt that staff should prepare a summary of reasons for the extensive set~ack of the B-1 District as it relates to signs. 6. The request of Dale Neilajn to conduct a slaughterhouse within an R-1 D i str i ct at 4584 220th Streetl West was presented by Harry Ray. The Cha i rman _~indicated that at the very le~st, industrial zoning would have to be discussed ~ ~~ ~even though slaughterhouses alre not listed as a special exception or permitted --;T~ use in that District. The relquest was therefore directed to the City Council ~ for reaction. I 7. Dick Hansen inquired as to.~epOSSibility of making improvements and enlarging a residence at 104 ain Street which is currently zoned B-3 Heavy Business. As a non-conforming use major improvements may not be made unless the use becomes clonforming. Planner Tooker explained that I similar requests on Oak Stre~t resulted in a rezoning to R-2 Residential, but that this particular lan~ area was of interest to the Dakota County HRA staff as a possible cleariance area for commercia} reuse in the current CDBG Grant application. Thisl alternative was not follONed since the application was considered t~be stronger with clearance f.or residential reuse elsewhere within the d ntown of Farmington. Chairman Hanson indicated that the City HRA should be notified that such a request has been made and asked if they would rather extned the downtown tax increment district to assure that this area continue as a potential relocation site for business and industrial ulse. The Commission agreed th.at the HRA should be asked to comment p~ior to any action being taken. , . 7. Chairman Hanson asked Ci~y Attorney Gorgos to comment on the request by Jeff Thelen for an amendm~nt to bis existing special exception. Mr. Gorgos said that special exc~ptions may not be amended and that if a change is contemplated a new hearin~ will be required. Mr. Thelen was advised by the Commission Chairman to r~turn to the City Hall and request a new hearing for a special exception whicrl removes the present requirement for the front doors to be closed du~ing no~mal business hours. Discussion by the Planning Commission suggested that Zo~ing Administration could possibly be improved by sending copies of minutes Iwhich indicate the disposition of specific requests to the applicant. I 8. Planner Tooker reviewed ~ sketch submitted by Jack Benedict for a small lot subdivision in the Irecently created R-4 District at the I northern limits of Farmingto~. Mr. Benedict was advised by the Commission to meet with Planner Tooker ~o develop a schematic drawing to review with the Commission at its next m~eting, prior to developing preliminary plans for this plat. I I I "f7 ,/,. :.i Planning Commission minutes - September 21, 1982 9. Jim Reisinger presented a request to establish a hearing for a new special exception for the land area known as Whispering River Condominiums. Planner Tooker indicated that the present zoning ordinance would not allow the density being requested un~r the R-2 District, but a rezoning to R-3 would be possible since the City Comprehensive Plan indicates that a portion of this site is included within the high density residential range. An extensive discussion followed emphasizing neighborhood disturbance with the Comprehensive Plan with respect to high density development on this site. Motion by Hanson that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the property in question be rezoned to R-3. There was no second to the motion and a vote was not taken. 10. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 10:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, {l'~ 'llu4. lo;'q/~.?- Charles Tooker Planner APPROVED: CT/sz I I I flhC\ MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL OCTOBER 12, 1982 1. The Chairman cal led the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan Absent: Member Carey Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson opened discussion of the Dick Hansen request to rezone the lot at the corner of Main and First Streets from B-3 to R-2. The discussion which followed involved the benefits of immediate improvement and potential for increased tax base as opposed to following the direction of the Comprehensive Plan with respect to future Commercial-Industrial Development in the entire block. Motion by Gerten, second by Hoyer recommending that City Council reject the request of rezoning. Voting for: Hanson, Gerten, Hoyer. Voting against: Ryan. Motion carried. 3. James Reisinger presented a schematic plan for a 22 lot subdivision at the intersection of Spruce and Division Streets. Motion by Hoyer, second by Hanson to approve the sketch plan for further refinement and request the Planner to inform the developer about the level of detail required in the preparation of a preliminary plat. APIF, motion carried. 4. Planner Tooker presented a schematic plan for the property zoned R-4 at the north edge of Farmington to be developed by Jack Benedict. Motion by Gerten, second by Hanson to approve the concept and encourage the developer to proceed with preparation of a preliminary plan. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson introduced the discussion of establishing a hearing for special exception to allow Thelen Furniture an open door during business hours on Elm Street. Motion by Ryan, second by Hoyer to set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M., November 16, 1982. APIF, motion carried. 6. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~r\tj - I d~er .. APPROVED: "llle/ ~~ Charles Tooker Planner CT/sz "'1' . \ ,l I MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR OCTOBER 19, 1982 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Hanson, Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson reviewed the minutes of September 21, 1982 and recommended deletion of the last sentence of Item 6 in that the discussion was directed at the potential for some future conversations between the City Attorney and Mr. Neilan rather than a session with the City Council. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to approve the minutes of September 21,1982 subject to deletion of the last sentence in Item 6. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson reconvened the Public Hearing for the Darrell Moench special exception. Glenn Nord, attorney for Mr. Moench, presented background information concerning the storage structure bui It in the flood plain without a permit. Planning Commission members and residents in attendance addressed questions of Mr. Nord. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. I 4. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to grant a special exception for the building to remain with the provision that siding shall remain two feet above ground to facilitate water flow and that the existing duck shed on site shall be removed. Voting for: Carey, Hoyer. Voting against: Hanson, Gerten, Ryan. Motion did not carry. 5. Planner Tooker reviewed the Parkland donation proposal discussed by staff for R-4 zoning districts. Because the original schedule for land and money was based in part on development intensity, a case was made for following guidelines established in R-2 zoning districts. Motion by Gerten, second by Ryan to recommend that City Council consider parkland donations for R-4 districts to be the same as R-2 districts since the density of development will be the same in each. APIF, motion carried. 6. Harvey Snyder, representing Helen and Ordell Nordseth, presented a request to rezone Outlot J, Riverside Addition, near the intersection of Highway 50 and County Road #31, from R-3 to B-1. Motion by Ryan, second by Hoyer to forward a recommendation of denial for this request to the City Council because it is in conflict with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. APIF, motion carried. 7. The request by Roger Ader for a home occupation at 20135 Akin Road to conduct a greeting card business. It was not considered because Mr. Ader was not present. I 8. John Devney presented his request to rezone 40 acres of land in Section 25 from 1-1 to A-1 and approximately 20 acres of land in Section 14 from R-1 to A-1 as one step in the process of making these 60 acres eligible for Ag Preserve status. The discussion focused upon the reasons the land use plan shows these areas to be industrial and residential rather than agricultural. The consensus of the Commission is that the plan should not be changed. 272 Planning Commission minutes! of October 19, 1982 - continued Motion by Hoyer, for this request recently adopted second by H~nson to to the City! Council Comprehensiye Plan. forward a recommendation of denial because it is in conflict with the APIF, motion carried. I 9. Motion made and seconded! to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ) Ou 7;/~ Charles Tooker Planner CT/sz APPROVED: IVI0/Jr~ I I FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1982 1. Request of Dick Hansen to rezone property at the intersection of First Street and Main Street from B -3 to R -2. The subject property is located across the street from an R -2 district and is one of six residential structures which are situated along with the former Peerless Plastics Building is a twelve lot block in the B -3 zone. As indicated during the September meeting, the Dakota County HRA staff indicated an interest in the entire block as a clearance area for Commercial Industrial re-use in the current CDBG application. Because residential re -use would receive a higher priority from granting agencies, another clearance area was actually included in the grant. A field inspection indicates that the house on the subject property is extremely small but shows recent maintenance work completed on the outside. One other house in the block shows similar maintenance efforts where as the remaining four look like prime candidates for expansion of the downtown commercial area. Neither First Street nor Main are paved at this time. The Comprehensive Plan shows that the recommended highest and best use for the entire block is industrial. Recommendation: Because the property directly across the street is zoned B-2, the request, if granted, would not constitute a spot rezoning. However, the request is in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, and would seriously compromise any future effort to provide industrial expansion opportunities which have access to public sewer and water. The environment of the block appears to be more suitable for commercial- industrial development than for continued residential use. The staff recommends that the request be denied. 2. James Reisinger Advisory Meeting on Plat Sketch Plan for property at the intersection of Spruce Division Streets. The subject property is shown to be divided into 22 -6,000 square foot lots and will include one cul -de -sac street approximately 3,400 feet long. Said street appears to meet the 125' offset requirement at the center line from existing Oak Street. Certain lots in the cul -de -sac (Lots 10 11) will be less than desirable because of extremely limited rear yard depth. However, structures may be built and meet all setback requirements of the ordinance. Lots 5 6 6 are similarly limited by the 100 year flood plain boundary in terms of the placement of structures. However, they do include deep lots which will be useable in other than high water periods. Recommendation: Approve the schematic plan and inform the developer the level of detail that will be required in submission of a preliminary plat. 3. Jack Benedict Advisory Meeting on Plat Sketch Plan for property zoned R -4 situated in the NW2 of the NW* of Section 13. The City Council has received several complaints about this recently rc7oned R -4 District particularly from residents of the Hill Dee subdivision across County Road #31. The Council has asked that the Planning Commission consider "Buffer Zoning" between these two developments. It is difficult to imagine what type of zoning could be utilized to provide a buffer between R -4 and R -1 i Districts. The County will require a 110 foot right of way (55 feel on each side of the center line) and would further request that additional right of way be required if trails are anticipated. The Comprehensive Plan shows no trail on County #31 but the Dakota County Parks Department does show one extending southward from 1494 to Minnesota 50. The Farmington Parks Director does believe that ultimately the Farmington Plan will be amended to conform with Dakota County. While the pathway anticipated will only require twenty feet, it does pear to be possible extra wide right of way could be requested for plantings 5 04 and be ywhich would provide an effective screen between County #31 and the housing anticipated in the Benedict Plat. The schematic plan shows at least 50 feet in addition to the required right of way which could be used for this purpose. In addition the developer could provide covenants within the plat, that double wide or modular units would be constructed along the street which parallels County #31. It should be pointed out, however, that this is not enforcable by the City. The plat as proposed shows 157 lots, 6,600 lineal feet of new street right of way, 41 acre outlot to be owned and developed by a future neighborhood association. The circulation plan is based upon a long range loop road which anticipates that an additional 40 acres will be developed to the east sometime in the future. The southerly intersection with County #31 is linked directly with Upper 182nd Street to anticipate future need for a signalized intersection in this neighborhood. Recommendation: Approve the concept with established County right of way require- ments plus a planting and /or berming easement which can be included on private lots or become part of the neighborhood association land. The Developer should be advised to meet with the Park Board at an early date to formalize the park- land dedication options. 4. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding the possibility of amending Special Exceptions has been delayed for later discussion. 5. Thelen Furniture Special Exception Recommendation: The Planning Commission should set a public hearing for a new Special Exception to permit that Elm Street doors remain open during working hours. MINUTES I PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR NOVEMBER 16, 1982 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Hoyer, Ryan Absent: Member Gerten Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for a review of the minutes for the specia held on October 12, and the regular meeting held on October 19, 1982 by Ryan, second by Hoyer to approve the minutes of October 12, 1982 APIF, motion carried. 3. Motion by Ryan, second by Hoyer to approve the minutes of Octobe as presented. APIF, motion carried. I 4. Chairman Hanson opened the advertised public hearing and asked J ff Thelen to comment on his request for a special exception to permit a front door during working hours at 308 Elm Street. Mr. Thelen expre interest in a "cattle" type gate which would be tubular but with ope small enough to prevent unauthorized people from entering the buildi expressed an interest in a screen which would be safe for passers by child safety in mind. Motion by Carey, second by Ryan to close the hearing. APIF, motion carried. ~7?' meeting Motion s presented. 19, 1982 open sed an ings g. Ryan with ub Ii c 5. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to permit a special exception to keep the front door open during working hours provided that a protective ate is in place which will be 2 inches from the floor and no less than 42 i ches high. APIF, motion carried. 6. Chairman Hanson recognized Roger Ader, 20135 Akin Road, who is r a special exception to operate as a home occupation a greeting card The only traffic that would be involved includes delivery by truck, of six to ten cartons containing cards. These are sorted and mailed who have placed orders elsewhere. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey special exception public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on December 14, 1982. motion carried. questing arehouse. wice a week to customers o set a APIF, 7. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to move the regular December mee ing from December 21, 1982 to December 14, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, moti n carried. 8. Chairman Hanson briefly discussed the request of Mrs. AI Schneid r of 816 7th Street to conduct a catalog order business in her home. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to set a special exception public hearing a 7:45 P.M. on December 14, 1982 and further request the staff to notify the applicant of the time and date. APIF, motion carried. 9. Planner Tooker presented the request of William J. Ford and Don laisdell for preplat advice on whether the City should request land or money 0 fulfill the park dedication requirements of platting. Motion by Rya , second by Carey that the City ask for land rather than cash when this land is platted. Voting for: Carey, Ryan. Voting against: Hanson, Hoyer. Motion did not carry. Chairman Hanson suggested that the Park Board should be similarly polled. I 2.74 , I Planning Commission minutes 9f November 16, 1982 - continued 10. Planner Tooker reviewed la revised schematic plan prepared for the I Jack Benedict Plat on County #31 based upon action by City Council requesting that parkland sho~ld be dedicated in the southwest corner of the plat adjoining County #311. Planning Commission reaction was generally negative. Motion by Carey, slecond by Ryan that the Planning Commission go on record as being stron I opposed to the City Council recommendation for the lcoation of park land in the Benedict Plat. It is the consensus of the Planning Commission t~at if park land is dedicated, it should be centrally located within the ineighborhood that it will serve, particularly in the area suggested by the Ideveloper, if the ponding area is filled. The Planning Commission requ~sts that the City Counci I and the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission meet witn the Planning Commission at a special meeting on the subject at 7:30 P.t1. iln the City Council Chambers in City Hall on November 29, 1982. It is furlther requested that staff follOfJ up on this request in order that M~. Beriedict can proceed with drafting of a preliminary plan. APIF, motion carried. . 11. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, @p~ 05~ij Charles Tooker Planner APPROV ED : 'd-;;4/!~ I CT/sz I ?7S I MINUTES JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND PARK & RECREATI N COMMISSION SPECIAL NOVEMBER 29, 1982 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the City H II. This w~s a joint meeting of the three groups which had been announce at their respective meetings. 2. In attendance for the City Council: Mayor Stegmaier, Councilmem ers Cook, Kelly, Kuchera, Orr. In attendance for the Planning Commissio Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Ryan. In attendance Park & Recreation Commission: Chairman Wieben, Members Carey & Vets Also Present: Finance Director Henneke, Planner Tooker, and Park & Director Bell. I 3. Mayor Stegmaier opened the discussion of the Benedict Plat at 7: indicating that the City Council selected land as the park dedicatio for this development. Park & Recreation Director Bell suggested tha Park & Recreation Commission preferred cash as a way to develop the parks in the neighborhood. The Commission has been looking for a on mile spacing between neighborhood parks and did not want to accept d facilities on either side of County Road #31. Chairman Hanson outli the Planning Commission preference for a central park location in th if land is accepted. Jack Benedict, developer of the plat, said tha would prefer to locate a neighborhood park at the rear of this devel offering the possibility of expansion should the adjoining 40 acres at a later time. Councilmember Orr raised questions concerning the separation between R-1 and R-4 developments suggesting that a park a Akin Road would help separate these uses. Chairman Hanson said that Planning Commission discussed this and was convinced that the right of County #31 as proposed would provide adequate separation. Motion Kelly, second by Stegmaier to accept two acres of land along the rea line but not adjoining the ponding area as partial fulfillment of re park dedication and the balance in cash to help development of this Voting for: Stegmaier, Cook, Kelly. Voting against: Kuchera,Orr. carried. 4. Mayor Stegmaier then called upon Harvey Snyder to present a Slml ar request for a decision concerning parkland for a proposed 2.7 acre p at on the west side of County 31 south of the Hill Dee plat. The Park Recreation Commission asked to caucus on this issue and was excused. return, Chairman Wieben said that the Parks & Recreation Commission mended that the required park dedication be in the form of 100% cash Motion by Orr, second by Kelly that cash only be accepted to satisfy park dedication in the 2.7 acre former Harris property on County #31 Voting for: Stegmaier, Cook, Kelly, Orr. Voting against: Kuchera. Motion carried. or the her. ecreation o P.M. option the xisting half plicate ed splat he pment evelop ack of ong the f way by property uired ite. Motion Upon ecom- the 5. The City Council and Planning Commission discussed ways in which more open communication would be available to both groups. Councilmember Orr suggested that the Boards and Commissions submit information in addi ion to the minutes as background for the recommendations being made. He also indicated that the Council could prepare memoranda to the Boards & C mmissions on items in which recommendations were not followed. I 276 Minutes of joint meeting November 29, 1982 - continued 6. Motion made and secon ed to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~,~ Charles Tooker Planner APPROVED: CT/sz I V/~/~3 I I I I I ?,., 7. 'I., . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR DECEMBER 14, 1982 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, & Ryan Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson reviewed the minutes of November 16, 1982. Motio by Hoyer, second by Gerten to approve minutes of November 16, 1982 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the special exception public hearing at 7:35 P.M. for Roger Ader1s request to conduct a greeting card busines at 20135 Akin Road. Mr. Ader said that truck delivery of cards would be the only vehicle besides his own which would come to his home and these deliveries would take place once or twice a month at most. He would sort, package and then deliver orders himself and customers would not come to this address. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Gerten, second by Ryan to grant a special exception for the requested greeting card business home occupation of Roger Ader at 201 5 Akin Road. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson opened the special exception public hearing reque ted by Mrs. Al Schneider at 816 7th Street for a catalog sales home occup tion at 7:45 P.M. Because Mrs. Schneider was not present, the Commission favored a continuance to give the applicant one further chance to des the requested home occupation. Motion by Hoyer, second by Ryan to co the public hearing for Mrs. Al Schneider to January 18, 1983 at 7:30 and request the staff to so notify the applicant. APIF, motion carri ribe tinue .M. d. 6. Chairman Hanson asked William & Kathy Becker to describe the vari nce and special exception being requested for 709 Elm Street. The presen single family home has been for sale for two years without much appar nt interest until a purchase agreement was signed on the basis that the property could be converted to a duplex. Gerten outlined the tests f r a variance to the buyer, seller, and real estate agent suggesting tha there appeared to be nothing unique about the property in this neighb rhood. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to deny the requested variance and sp cial exception for a duplex at 709 Elm Street because the lot is small and such a variance would establish a precedent for other lots of similar size in the neighborhood. APIF, motion carried. 7. Planner Tooker reviewed the staff memorandum on the Benedict Plat in the NW~ of the NW~ of Section 13. The disucssion which followed w s based for the most part on the results of the special joint meeting b tween the City Counci I, Planning Commission, and the Park and Recreation Co mission on November 29, 1982. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to authorize conceptual approval of the Benedict Plat as outlined in the staff mem randum of December 14, 1982. APIF, motion carried. 278 Planning Commission minutes of December 14, 1982 - continued 8. Planner Tooker described the inequity of the current zoning ordinance with respect to the setback of signs in the four Business-Industrial districts. The discussion which followed suggested that while this inequity should be corrected, the entire sign ordinance should be studied, revised and readopted by the City Council. Motion by Gerten, second by Ryan to recommend a revision of the setback requirements for signs as outlined in the staff memorandum of December 7, 1982. Specifically amend the definition of structure in 10-1-3 by adding signs between fences and patios thereby excluding them from the rigorous setback requirements of the B-1 and 1-1 districts. In addition, the Council is asked to authorize a staff study of the existing sign ordinance for discussion later in 1983. APIF, motion carried. I 9. Jim Leske, 605 Centennial Court presented his request for a variance to the sideyard setback requirements to allow construction of a two car attached garage. The Planning Commission had difficulty in visualizing the request since the applicant produced a hip pocket sketch not drawn to scale. Motion by Ryan, second by Gerten to continue the discussion to the meeting of January 18, 1983 when the applicant will have provided a scale drawing in time for distribution to the Commission prior to the meeting. APIF, motion carried. 10. Chairman Hanson called for discussion of the requested home occupation special exception for T.R. Schoonover at 908 Westlyn Court. Because the applicant was not present a hearing was not set. The staff was requested to notify T.R. Schoonover to be present at the meeting of January 18, 1983 in order to initiate action. I 11. Chairman Hanson called attention to the letter of E.J. Darflinger dated December 8, 1982, regarding his displeasure with the Leibfried Super Store impact on his property at 716 8th Street. Motion by Hoyer, second by Gerten to turn the complete file over to the City Attorney to allow him time to advise the Planning Commission as to a suitable response. APIF, motion carried. 12. Chairman Hanson asked for a general discussion of the frequency of requested special exceptions for home occupations. Hoyer indicated that in these economic times, home occupations make a great deal of sense. It provides additional revenue to households which would likely be unavailable if rental space in the business district were to be required. The discussion continued withf the observation that while most agenda items are accompanied by drawings, those which are not tend to waste time. Motion by Hoyer, second by Ryan that variance requests and special exceptions involving yard requirements should not be placed on the agenda without an applicant- provided scale drawing. APIF, motion carried. 13. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Clades ~ - Charles Tooker Planner APPROVED: 1/1~b3 I CT/sz