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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 I I I t)'7Q MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JANUARY 18, 1983 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Hoyer, Gerten, & Ryan. Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson reviewed the minutes of November 29, 1982 and December 14, 1982. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to approve both sets of minutes. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the continued hearing for Mrs. AI Schneider for a requested special exception for a home occupation for 816 7th Street. Mrs. Schneider was not present to discuss the request. Motion by Hoyer, second by Ryan to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Gerte~ second by Hoyer to approve the special exception for a home occupation for'Mrs. Schneider. APIF, motion carried. Chairman Hanson requested that Mrs. Schneider be so notified by the staff. 5. Chairman Hanson recognized T.R. Schoonover, 908 Westlyn Court, who is requesting a special exception for a home occupation to operate a flower shop at said location. This wi 11 involve some traffic but the sales area will be open by appointment only. Motion by Ryan, second by Carey to set a public hearing on February 15, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 6. Chairman Hanson recognized Jim Deegan representing Amy Deegan who wishes to construct a multiple dwelling and beauty shop from a former single family dwelling at 400 Oak Street. A public hearing was not scheduled since the Deegans were primarily interested in two dwelling units and one business. 7. Bill Ford, and Harvey Snyder presented a plat for Terra Addition of eight lots. Motion by Hoyer, second by Gerten to accept the proposed Terra Addition and proceed with preliminary plat. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, C~~~ Iy d!15 )~J APPROVED: Charles Tooker Planner CT/sz 7~1 I ~11 NUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR FEBRUARY 15, 1983 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Hoyer, Donovan Mayer Absent: Members Carey, Gerten Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. The Oath of Office was administered to Donovan Mayer by Planner Tooker and followed with congratulations from members of the Planning Commission. 3. Chairman Hanson reviewed the minutes of January 18, 1983. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to approve minutes as presented. APIF, motion carried. I 4. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing for Lois L. Schoonover, 908 Westlyn Court, who has requested a special exception to conduct a home occupation at the above address. The home occupation is to use one room in the lower level for the display and sale of silk and dried flower arrangements. Chairman Hanson recognized T.R. Schoonover who indicated that if the business grows they intend to find larger quarters. Member Mayer asked if it were a single family dwelling and if it would only be operated by residents. Mr. Schoonover indicated that only he and his wife would be involved in the operation and the business would be open by appointment. The question was also raised as to where the house was located on the cul-de-sac since parking in the end of the cul-de-sac could be a problem. Mr. Schoonover indicated that parking has not been a problem in the cul-de-sac and with the proposed activity it would not increase. Motion by Mayer, second by Hoyer to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion by Mayer, second by Hoyer to approve the special exception for a home occupation at 908 Westlyn Court. APIF, motion carried. I 6. Chairman Hanson then indicated that the Planning Cbmmission would consider the preliminary plat for the Dakota County Estates owned by Mr. Jack Benedict. Planner Tooker reviewed the plat drawing attention to questions raised by City Engineer Glenn Cook and Brian Christensen from the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District. Basic questions discussed involved the quality of soil conditions on site, the level of the water table, and the potential for storm water drainage. Member Mayer questioned the size of particular lots with respect to their size and capability of handling dwellings. He also questioned the need for a retention pond on site. It was explained that current practise generally requires ponding areas to hold water in order to prevent downstream erosion and that the City Engineer had requested that a relatively large ponding area be created on site. Planner Tooker suggested that the planning process has reached a point where the developer should have the plat discussed by the City Council before any further engineering studies are undertaken. Several questions need to be discussed by the Council with regard to the use of 429 Financing for improvements and a discussion of costs involved in an overall drainage I") 0 ') .. i~.'. : .L...- ~I ~-,,' Planning Commission Minutes of February 15, 1983 - Continued plan. Motion by Hoyer, second by Hanson to approve and forward the preliminary plats of Dakota County Estates to the City Council with two recommendations: 1) That a public hearing be established to discuss questions raised by the City Engineer and Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District on the preliminary plat of Dakota County Estates. 2) Approve the preliminary plat subject to: a) the developer's abi lity to secure grading permits from the DNR to make buildable lots out of parcels 3,4,5,31,32,33, & 35. b) Storage pond created in this area has sufficient capacity to handle a rain storm of a 100 year flood. c) The City Engineer is authorized to prepare a drainage study of the entire area to determine storm water needs within this plat and beyond. d) The depth of sewers are lowered by 2 feet throughout the plat. e) The addition of 10 foot easements at the front and 5 foot easements along rear property lines for utilities and/or drainage. f) That a restricted access easement adjacent to the right-of- way line on County #31 is added as requested by the Dakota County Engineer. APIF, motion carried. I 7. Chairman Hanson recognized Chuck Weisbrich who was requesting a special I exception at 315 Pine Street in order to add 2 bedrooms and a family room to an existing mobile home. Member Mayer indicated that the B-3 Heavy Business District does not allow single family dwellings as special exceptions. In Section 2-4-7 of the Ordinance with respect to non- conforming uses it says in part "no change of a non-conforming use shall entail structural alterations or any additions other than those required by law for the purpose of safety and health. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to deny the request for public hearing for a special exception since this particular request would be in violation of Sections 2-4-7 and 10-7-1. APIF, motion carried. 8. In the next item of business, Planner Tooker presented a request from Jack Sauber for the Planning Commission to consider the construction of 4 apartments over his plumbing shop at the intersection of Third and Pine Streets in the B-3 District. The Planning Commission indicated that the ordinance now provides no authority to grant such a request as indi- cated in the preceding agenda item. However, because the B-3 District is an extension of the downtown area and the City Council, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, and the Planning Commission will be discussing the downtown and its future in a special meeting on February 28,1983, that Mr. Sauber might wish to attend. Mr. Sauber indicated that he would be happy to participate in these discussions. 9. Member Hoyer indicated that since two members of the Planning Commission are not present that the o~anizational meeting should be deferred to the next regular meeting. 10. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to establish a special meeting on February 28, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. to meeting with the City Council and the I ,)Q~ .- . '. .,' ;. Planning Commission minutes of February 18, 1983 - Continued I HRA to discuss downtown development. 11. Chairman Hanson recognized Jim Deegan who indicated that since the last meeting he had decided to ask the Planning Commission for approval to construct a 3-unit apartment house in addition to the beauty shop located at 400 Oak Street. The Planning Commission was reluctant to proceed without adequate information and preparation, but if Mr. Deegan would like to request a public hearing that would be possible. Mr. Deegan indicated that he would like to have the public hearing scheduled for the March meeting. Motion by Hanson, second by Mayer to set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. on March 15, 1983 to discuss the possibility of creating a multiple dwelling and beauty shop from a former single family dwelling at 400 Oak Street. Voting for: Hanson, Mayer, Voting against: Hoyer. Absent: Carey, Gerten. Motion carried. 12. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Charles Tooker ~ Planner APPROVED : I CT/sz I I I I 285 MINUTES JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, & HRA SPECIAL FEBRUARY 28, 1983 1. The Mayor cal led the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. This was a joint meeting of the three groups which had been announced at their respective meetings. In attendance for the City Council: Akin, Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute. Absent: None In attendance for the Planning Commission: Hanson, Carey, Mayer. Absent: Gerten, Hoyer In attendance for the HRA: Franke, Johnson, Kuchera, Sprute. Absent: DeBates. In attendance for the Chamber of Commerce were Ron Mickelson, Charles Parker, and James Gerster. Also Present: Acting Administrator Henneke, City Attorney Gorgos, HRA Attorney Darflinger, and City Planner Tooker 4 2. Motion by Kelly, second by Carol Sprute to add to the end of the agenda the request from the Committee to Save the Farmington Depot. Motion was adopted with a 7-6 vote. 3. The meeting was called to discuss the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force. The concept of the task force and the need for a revitalized business district were discussed at length. It was the consensus of the group that a task force should be no smaller than seven members and no larger than nine members. Members of the commissions were directed to submit names of people who would be interested in serving on such a task force. And the group from the Chamber of Commerce was directed to bring back a list of what they believe the town needs to re- vitalize its economy. 4. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to hire Ernest Darflinger to put together the criteria needed for an economic study that would focus on the eight-block tax increment district. This study would be brought to Council at their April 4, 1983 meeting for their consideration. APIF, motion carried. 5. Patricia Johnson reported to Council the progress report of the efforts made to date in the preservation of the Farmington Depot. The group has gone as far as they can go without the official support of the City Council. Motion by Kelly, second by Orr to adopt Resolution No. R6-83, a resolution supporting efforts to save the Farmington Depot. APIF, motion carried. Mayor Akin stated he felt very uneasy about voting for this motion due to the lack of information in front of him at this time. He voted for the motion due to the fact that this type of resolution must pass unanimously or it will not be as effective. Councilmember Cook stated he is in favor of the saving of the depot if there will be no expense te the City at any time. 6. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, tJeu/ ru:Wi, HuJjJL. Wayne E. Henneke Acting Administrator APPROVED: WEH/sz I I I ?Q~ , , \, f ~ MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MARCH 15, 1983 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Gerten, Hoyer, Mayer Absent: Member Carey Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. The Oath of Office was administered to Ken Gerten by Planner Tooker. 3. Chairman Hanson reviewed the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 1983 and the special meeting held together with the City Counci I and the Housing & Redevelopment Authority on February 28, 1983. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to approve minutes of February 15, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Hanson, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of February 28, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson recognized Mr. Deegan, representing his mother, Amy Deegan, to clarify specific items on the drawings submitted with the request for variance and special exception to remodel 400 Oak Street into a multiple dwelling and business. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. 6. ~otion by Gerten, second by Hoyer to grant a variance of 200 square feet at 400 Oak Street because the lot was developed as residential but is now zoned commercial. Few other lots in the City provide a similar circumstance. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion by Mayer, second by Hoyer to grant a special exception to permit a multiple dwell ing at 400 Oak Street based upon the plans provided by Mr. Deegan. APIF, motion carried. 8. Chairman Hanson opened the discussion generated by Thomas Angell concerning invalidation of the Reisinger Special Exception. Motion by Mayer, second by Hanson that the Planning Commission hold a discussion to invalidate the Reisinger special exception for Whispering River Condominiums at 7:30 P.M. on April 19, 1983, and for staff to notify the fee owner by certified mail. APIF, motion carried. 9. Chairman Hanson then reviewed an apparent omission in the Zoning Ordinance whereby townhouses are listed as permitted uses in planned unit developments in the R-2 District but are not listed at all in that part of the ordinance which establishes permitted uses and special exceptions for the R-2. They are, on the other han~ listed as special exceptions in the R-1 District and as permitted uses in the R-3 District. Following this discussion there was a consensus that townhouses should be listed as a special exception in the R-2 District. Motion by Hoyer, second by Gerten to amend the zoning ordinance by adding townhouses as special exceptions in both the R-2 and R-4 Districts since it appears that townhouses were omitted more from oversight than design. APIF, motion carried. 288 Planning Commission minutes of March 15, 1983 - continued 10. Chairman Hanson recognized the parents of David Speiker who explained I the request to remodel an existing non-conforming garage at 316 Pine Street. Motion by Hoyer, second by Gerten to approve the requested roof and door remodeling of 316 Pine Street for the general health and safety of the owner. APIF, motion carried. 11. Chairman Hanson recognized Jack Sauber who described his request to rezone the intersection of Third and Pine Streets from B-3 to B-2. It was the consensus of members present that the request should be further investigated by staff particularly with an eye toward rezoning a larger area. 12. Chairman Hanson requested that the Commission consider nominations for officers for the coming year. Member Hoyer presented the name of Ken Hanson to serve as Chairman. Member Gerten requested that nominations be closed. APIF, motion carried. Ken Hanson will serve as Chairman for 1983. 13. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, o!l~1'~ I Charles Tooker Planner APPROVED: CT/sz I I I I t)qQ MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL APRIL 12, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Mayer. Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson began the meeting by inviting comment on the staff recommendation for definitions of multiple dwellings and townhouses to be inserted into the zoning ordinance. Questions were raised as to the feasibi lity of limiting the number of units in any given row. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to forward the staff definitions of townhouse and multiple dwelling to the City Council for inclusion in the zoning ordinance. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to add to the definition of townhouse an upper limit of eight units in any given row. Vote on the amendment: APIF, motion carried. Vote on the motion: APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened for discussion the proposed plat of Fair Hills 3rd which will replace an entire block of proposed quad homes with single family dwellings. The request for single family construction will bring the development into conformance with the comprehensive plan which shows the area to be developed at low density. Planner Tooker outlined the concepts of City Engineer Glenn Cook which involved primarily the mechanics of converting utility services intended for multiple family development to single family construction. The engineer is satisfied that this can be done at the developer1s expense. Felix Tillges indicated that Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3 were never intended to be developed as multiple dwelling sites. They were not included as multiples ~n the original plat and were not requested as part of the rezoning for the second addition. Chairman Hanson produced an old zoning map which showed that Lots 4 and 5 were not originally intended to be included in the R-3 District. Motion by Mayer, second by Carey to forward both the plat and rezoning request to the City Council with favorable recommendations suggesting that public hearings be scheduled at the earliest meeting possible, which will be on May 2, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion by Hanson, second by Gerten recommending that the City Council order a correction of the city zoning map with regard to Lots 4 & 5 of Block 3 since the Planning Commission is satisfied that a drafting error converted these two lots from R-1 to R-3. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson asked for discussion of manufactured housing as it now is regulated in the zoning ordinance. Planner Tooker outlined three general approaches which may be taken in response to a request to reevaluate the current policy. There was consensus that any discussion of the current policy would be useless without direct comment from the City Council and City Attorney. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to request a joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission as soon as possible to consider the direction the City should take with Manufactured Housing. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. ~~~~ted, Charles Tooker ~ Planner APPROVED : I I I 791 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR APR I L 19, 1983 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten Hoyer, & Mayer Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of March 15, 1983 and April 12, 1983. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to approve both sets of minutes. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened discussion of the Reisinger special exception invalidation request by asking for comments from those in attendance. Gregory Page, representing the Reisingers, asked that the special exception be continued because of circumstances beyond control of the landowner. Thomas Angell requested that invalidation take place based strictly on lack of progress during the year following granting of the special exception. Motion by Mayer, second by Carey to invalidate the Reisinger special exception immed11ately. APIF, motion carried. 4. Planner Tooker presented a request for public hearing for a special exception to erect townhouses at the intersection of Spruce and Division Streets. Thirty- six units will be involved in clusters of three, four, and six units. Donovan Mayer asked for assurance that the Department of Natural Resources will be notified in time for response before the public hearing. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to set a public hearing on the special exception for May 17, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 5. Planner Tooker presented the preliminary plat for Terra Addition emphasizing comments received from City Engineer Glenn Cook with regard to utilities. He also indicated that City Council had recently discussed the possibility of establishing a storm sewer district in this area including assessments for future improvements. The Planning Commission was made aware of a small discrepancy which needs clarification with regard to setbacks for an existing house on one of the lots. The discussion also suggested the need for one preliminary plat covering the remaining land under the control of Mr. Ford. ~otion by Hoyer, second by Gerten to approve the preliminary plat recommending it to the City Council for a public hearing subject to assurances that the house on Lot 1 of Block 2 will have the required 6 foot side yard setback. APIF, motion carried. 6. Planner Tooker presented the rezoning request of Jack Sauber for Lot 6, Block 28, City of Farmington from B-3 to B-2. The proposed use of the property will be mixed. The existing plumbing shop will continue but with the addition of apartments above. The area is subject to transition but without any clear direction and the Comprehensive Plan indicates the highest and best use as industrial. With Mr. Sauber's consent the following motion was adopted. Motion by Mayer, second by Carey to take no action at this time but to restudy the area when some significant activity appears to be imminent. APIF, motion carried. 7. Chairman Hanson asked for discussion of the request for a home occupation special exception requested by Jack~Dooley of 313 Walnut Street. Motio~ by Hoyer, second by Gerten to set a public hearing on the request at 7:00 P.M. on May 17, 1983. APIF, motion carried. '/u') u./ .{..;. Planning Commission minutes of April 19, 1983 - continued 8. Chairman Hanson asked for discussion of both the general issue of Manufactured Housing and the particular request of Will Rodgers to place a ~:double wide" I within the Pine Knoll Plat. Larry Thompson indicated that he had participated in a discussion with Mr. Rodgers, a representative of the Manufactured Housing Association of Minnesota, and Mr. Gorgos, and some discrepancies in wording in the ordinance require the attention of both the City Council and the Planning Commission. Motion by Carey, second by Hoyer to establish a special meeting with the City Council at 7:00 P.M. on April 26, 1983, to discuss the Manufactured Housing portion of the zoning ordinance. APIF, motion carried. 9. Planner Tooker outlined a housekeeping problem that has arisen in connection with Dakota County Estates and the City Comprehensive Plan. The utility timing sequence needs to be adjusted by amendment which requires endorsement both by the City Council and the Planning Commission. There was consensus that this issue could be discussed at the proposed joint meeting prior to a more lengthy discussion of Manufactured Housing. 10. Planner Tooker asked for comments on the possibility of adding used car lots to the special exception portion of the 1-1 Industrial District of the zoning ordinance. It was suggested that this should become an agenda item during the regular May meeting. 11. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. C4 Kt I Charles Tooker Planner APPROVED . CT/sz I I I I "O~ MINUTES JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL APRIL 26, 1983 7:00 P.M. 1. The City Council and and the Mayor called the Councilmembers Present: Absent: None Planning Commission members present: Absent: Member Carey Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos, Planner Tooker Planning Commission met In a special joint session meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Akin, Councilmembers Cook, Kelly, Orr, Sprute Chairman Hanson, Members Gerten. Hoyer, Mayer 2. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss amending the zoning ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Charles Tooker recommended t.hat the Comprehensive Plan be amended by swapping designated service areas in the area to be platted as Dakota County Estates. Mr. Tooker explained that it was basically a housekeeping change necessary to obtain necessary approval of the plat. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly that, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Council adopt Resolution No. R25-83, Amending the Farmington Comprehensive Plan to designate the NWk of the SW~, Section 13, Township 114, Range 20 as a 1990- 2000 Service Area, and the NWk of the NW* as a 1980-1990 Service Area. APIF, motion carried. 4. Joan Archer, Executive Director of the Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association was present to discuss the Manufactured Home Zoning Ordinance and the moratorium placed on Manufactured Housing. Discussion revolved around the Attorney General's opinion, if the City should amend the zoning ordinance to comply with the Attorney General's opinion, and what amendments would be necessary to make the ordinance comply. Planning Commission members expressed concern over allowing manufactured homes in an R-1 District. Attorney Gorgos stated that the City should adopt minimum design standards for all single family dwellings. Ms Archer stated that the zoning ordinance was basically a good ordinance, but it should be clarified so as to allow manufactured homes in any zone where single family dwellings are allowed. Ms. Archer requested a clarification on the ~oratorium. The Council reaffirmed that the moratorium would stand as originally stated during the April 18, 1983 meeting. The City Council directed the Planning Commission to study the situation, and to recommend action to be taken by the Council on this matter. 5. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, d:w ~7. ~.;~~ Larry ompson Cit~inistrat r ---- APPROVED: LT/sz ?Q7 I t.n NUTES FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MAY 17, 1983 1. The chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer and Mayer. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Chairman Hanson asked for discussion of the minutes of April 19,and April 26, 1983. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to accept both sets of minutes as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing for a"Home Occupation Special Ex- ception for 313 Walnut Street. Jackie Dooley is requesting the special exception in order to sell stoneware pottery three times per year at special shows, gen- erally by invitation. Motion by Carey, second by Hoyer to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to approve the special exception as requested. APIF, motion carried. I 4~ Chairman Hanson opened the Special Exception public hearing for Whispering River Development. Planner Tooker presented a development plan for 36 units of townhouses proposed for Whispering River Development at the intersection of Spruce & Division Streets. The discussion which followed involved drainage from the site, type of construction (wood frame with rough sawn cedar covering) and requi rements for grill s on wood decks . Total 1 i vi ng area per unit will approx- imate 960 square feet and staging will begin with the first three units on the northeast corner of the site. Motion by Mayer, second by Hoyer to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second Mayer to ap- prove the Special Exception including conditions that speed bumps are required on the driveway and a landscape plan is submitted with the preliminary plat. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson opened discussion of the potential for adding Auto Sales Ser- vice and Repair as a Special Exception in the I-I Light Industri6l District. Because the individual interested in auto sales was not present and the dis- cussion suggested that another solution had been found, it was the concensus of those present that this issue should be tabled until the meeting of June 21, 1983. I 6. Larry Vorwerk, 20192 Akin Road West was present to request that the Planning Commssion consider adding one nonresident worker for each home occupation. The discussion revolved around the problems of adding business uses to residential neighborhoods, at a time when the main business district has a number of vacant store fronts. The business in question is a pet grooming operation on a remote site off Akin Road. The concensus of the Planning Commission was that such a change would not be appropriate. Chairman Hanson asked the Staff to forward a copy of the existing Kennel Ordinance to Mr. Vorwerk. 7. Chairman Hanson opened the discussion on Manufactured Housing requested by the City Council. The options involve keeping the ordinance as is with U.B.C. specifications as requirements for construction in the R-1, R-2 arid R-3 districts or a change as recommended by Planner Tooker as per memorandum of May 11, 1983 allowing manufactured housing in all residential districts subject to minimum bulk restrictions. Following a general discussion the following motions were a- dppted. Motion by Hoyer, second by Hanson to keep the zoning ordinance as is with regard to Manufactured Housing. Motion by Mayer, second by Hanson to amend the original motion by adding three conditions as follows: " tj8 6" 1. Delete the last sentence in the definition of Manufactured Housing in 10-1-3 and 2. Add to the definition of Multiple Dwellings that no Manu- factured Home may be a multipJe dwelling. 3. Clarify the definition of Rural Manufactured Home. T:he vote on the amendment showed APIF, motion carried. The vote on the orig- nal motion showed Carey, Hanson, Hoyer and Mayer in favor and Gerten opposed. Motion carded. 8. Chairman Hanson discussed two excavation permits which have been held by the City Council pending a rewrite of the City grading and excavation ordi~ nance. The applications concern two existing gravel pits operated by the Reisingers and the Jensens. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to approve both permits. APIF, motion carried. 9. Member Hoyer asked the Commission to forward a recommendation to City Council that Tom Ryan be recognized and thanked for his work on the Planning Commission for the previous two years. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey recommending tha City Council recognize and thank Tom Ryan for his efforts on the Planning CommiSsion. APIF, motion carded. 10. Motion to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by rl~~ MJA ,~ Charles Tooker CT/mh I I I '09 I ~lINUTES FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JUNE 21, 1983 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Gerten, Hoyer, and Mayer. Absent: Member Carey Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Gerten, second by Hoyer to approve the minutes of May 17, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened discussion of adding retail sales or rental on an open sales lot. The question raised was if there was a need to determine this at the present time or to wait until an overall revision is made in the Zoning Ordinance. It was the consensus of those present that any future revision to the ordinance should include open retail sales as a special exception. I 4. Planner Tooker presented the preliminary plat of Whispering River. Member Mayer asked if a third access could be added on Spruce Street to eliminate overcrowding on Oak St. Member Hoyer suggested that such access would dupli- cate the one previously moved by the Planning Commission when discussing the Special Exception. Motion by Hoyer, second by Gerten to forward the prelim- inary plat of Whispering River to the City Council with recommendation that it be approved and a public hearing scheduled for the second meeting in July. APIF, motion carried. 5. Mrs. Dale Neilan presented her request to operate a Slaughter House at the corner of Fourth and Pine in an existing B-3 District. Chairman Hanson in- dicated that he is uneasy with the ordinance as written and would like an in- terpretation from the City Attorney if a Slaughter House could be considered in this district. Member Mayer suggested that the City code in Title 7 pro- vides specifically that the City Council must approve slaughter houses and that the Planning Commission would be "bending" the code to consider it with the information that we now have. Motion by Gerten, second by Hoyer that the Plan- ning Commission decline to set a public hearing on the requested slaughter house. APIF, motion carried. I 6. Robert Stegmaier introduced his realtor, Mr. Ford Anderson to present his interest in developing the Metropolitan Race Track on his land adjacent to Pilot Knob Road. Chairman Hanson indicated that the City Council has already endorsed a track facility in northern Farmington and that the Metropolitan Council ultimately will make the decision based upon the availability of muni- cipal services. Mr. Anderson suggested that the Planning Commission is being brought into early discussions in order to keep communication open between the City and the Developers. Chairman Hanson offered no objection but sug- gested that the Metropolitan Council be informed. 7. Planner Tooker introduced the request of Elwood Gilbertson to establish a public hearing for a variance to reduce parking requirements from 2 to 1~ per unit on part of Lot 1, Block 5 in the replatof West View Acres. Both Mr. Gilbertson and Mr. Carnel reviewed graphic materials prepared for the project. Member Gerten raised questions as to the hardships unique to this property which would justify a variance. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to deny request for public hearing to discuss a variance which would reduce parking ',' 0\,)' ,) ~ requirements from 2 to 1~ spaces per unit. APIF, motion carried. 8. Motion to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~ ) I,' {\,(,~ , \: 'I . ,.. (." ! t ,\ I( ( I Charles Tooker Planner cc: Whispering River Race Track Gilbertson variance I I I I I f)OQ , , MINUTES FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JULY 19, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer and Mayer. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of June 21, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson called upon Gil Gilbertson to present his re- quest to rezone Lot 1, Block 4 and Lot 1, Block 5 in the Replat of Westview Acres from B-2 to R-3. Following a background discussion, Mr. Gilbertson indicated tentative interest in a planned unit de- velopment for Block 4 as originally platted. Motion by Mayer, second by Carey that the property as proposed be rezoned and a hearing be held as early as possible to facilitate construction. APIF, motion carried. 4. Chairman Hanson opened discussion on the proposed Mineral Ex- traction Ordinance forwarded by the City for comment. A basic question raised was the need for a hearing to be held by the Plan- ning Commission if City Council actually will grant the permit. Special Exceptions listed under F-1 and F-3 Districts are commer- cial excavations whereas in the A-I District the use is desig- nated mineral extraction. All should be changed to mineral ex- traction and grading. The timing of public hearings should con- form with other legal notices or 10 days. Original applications should be received by the Planning Commission as a land use but renewals should only be reviewed by the City Council. Motion by Mayer, second by Carey: a. to change 10-7-1 to mineral extraction and grading, b. public hearings to be held by City Council with input from the Planning Commission, c. Change number of notice days to 10. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson asked the Commission to consider asking the Building Inspector to review Home Occupations for compliance with granted Special Exceptions, perhaps on an annual basis. The par- ticular special exception to focus attention on this problem was the home occupation granted to Vernon E. Johnson & Associates at 621 Oak Street. It was the consensus of those present that the Building Inspector review this special exception with Mr. Johnson to be assured that it is in compliance. 6. Motion to adjourn at 8:10 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~ ~ Charles Tooker, Planner I~ CT/mh I I . I ,1 t4I NUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR AUGUST 16, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Mayer. Absent: Hoyer Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Motion by Carey, second by t1ayer to approve the minutes of July 19,1983. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson called upon Robert Everett from Northern Propane Gas Company to explain the placement of a fuel tank dispenser for motor vehicles at 517 1st Street in an existing B-3 District. Chairman Hanson then relinquished the chair in favor of Member Gerten, in order to sit with the audience. Mr. Everett explained that the facility will be for fleet use, five or more vehicles, and not available to the <]eneral publ ic. t~ember Gerten asked for a brief discussion of safety features attached to the facility. Member Mayer questioned the tank safety. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to recommend that the City Council amend the City Zoning Ordinance to include propane fuel stations in the B-1, B-2, B-3 and I-I Districts as special exceptions. APIF, motion carried. Chairman Hanson resumed the chair. 4. Chairman Hanson called upon Jim Ferguson to discuss his intended use of the Fischer Building. Mr. Ferguson explained that he will add a living quarters and home shop on the first floor of this building. Chairman Hanson commented that the building has had a long history of residential use on the second floor. Mr. Ferguson ex- plained that he has the use of the garage which includes two off street parking spaces. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to advise the building inspector that the residential use in question is considered to be an expansion of the existing multiple dwelling and a permit can be issued on the basis that it will include the required off street parking. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson asked for a discussion of the property at the intersection of Eighth and Ash Streets. Planner Tooker explained the background of the request as interest by two parties for either a used car lot or a full service gas station. John fkBrien suggested that the Comprehensive Plan recommendation for residential use is unrealistic and would rather that the Planning Commission consider rezoning this site to a B-1 Highway Business District. Chairman Hanson said that the Board would be more likely to consider a transitional nonconforming use following Section 2-4~7. ~1oti on by Gerten, second by Mayer that the Pl anni ng Commi ssi on ~/i 11 cons i der tran- sitional nonconforming uses including either a full service motor fuel station or a used car lot at this site. APIF, motion carried. 6. Planner Tooker outlined a staff proposal to eliminate three spaces in the parking lot proposed for Westview Apartments to provide adequate turning radii at corners of intersecting traffic within the lot as well as some trees and shrubbery within created islands to break up the massive parking. Developer Tom Carnel indicated that he favored such a change and would have time within his proposed construction schedule to wait for a public hearing at the next regularly scheduled meeting. I~otion by Carey, second by Hanson to set a public hearing to consider a three space parking variance for Westview Apartments at 7:00 P.f1. on September 20, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 2 7. Planner Tooker reviewed the Parks and Open Space Plan developed by the Park Board to accompany the most recent application for LAWCON - LCMR funding. Basically, the revised plan is in conflict with the adopted City Comprehensive Plan and should be redrafted to more closely reflect the land use objectives of that plan. Motion "I' , by Hanson, second by Carey for the Park Board to reconsider the latest version of the Park Comprehensive Plan to reflect concerns outlined in the August 16, 1983 Planning Commission Agenda Report. APIF, motion carried. 8. Chairman Hanson presented staff comments on the Duo Plastics proposed addition. The proposed warehouse will meet set back requirements on the west side of the structure but will severely limit access to the north side or rear of the property if future parking, loading or additional building space is contemplated. It is thel consensus of the Commission that minutes should be forwarded to Duo Plastics, including a request that they consider a somewhat smaller warehouse in order that future direct access to the north side of the site will not infringe on the required west side yard. 9. Planner Tooker presented the Variance request at 409 Third Street in which a parcel measuring 50 x 69 feet was created by a contract for deed sale approximately three years ago and recently recorded by the County Auditor even though the lot created does not meet Farmington minimum standards. The lot in question contains 3,450 square feet or 1,550 square feet short of a standard lot. In May of 1977, the HRA granted approval for the expansion of an existing building when the prQperty measured 50 x 100 feet. This approval was based upon overall compliance with the Downtown Redevelopment Plan in all respects including "land use, green space and parking". It raised the question as to whether the remaining lot includes adequate parking and the required greenspace. It was the consensus of those present that no evidence has been presented to justify a variance from lot area requirements and a public hearing will not be scheduled. Motion by Hanson, second by Mayer that the I. City Council ask the City Attorney to convince the County Auditor to recogn.ize . Section 272.162 Subdivision 1.b of the Minnesota Statutes which says in effect that the Auditor shall not transfer or divide land if the part conveyed is with- in the area of application of municipal subdivision regulations. In essence, the City should make every attempt to terminate the creation of additional substandard lots unless specifically authorized by action of the City Councilor Planning Commission. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey that the HRA investigate its records on the addition and remodeling of 409 Third Street to de- termine the effect of this substandard lot on the original conditions for approval. APIF, motion carried. 10. Planner Tooker outlined the request of Northern Natural Gas to construct a metal building over an existing gas line installation at the northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 50 and County 31. It has become an agenda item since essential services is not a permitted use or special exception in the R-3 District. Motion by Hanson, second by Gerten to recommend that the Building Inspector issue a permit to Northern Natural Gas on the basis that essential services were omitted from the zoning ordinance R-3 District. APIF, motion carried. 11. Member Gerten indicated that he has had several calls regarding the Vernon Johnson Special Exception and wondered if follow up action had been taken by the Building Inspector. Planner Tooker said that he has had no contact with the in- spector since the previous meeting but will get together with him to ask that he investigate the premises to make sure that all conditions of the approved Special I Exception are being fulfilled. Chairman Hanson asked that the inspector also contact Jerry Klahr, Little Engine Repair to find out if this operation meets con- . ditions specified in that Special Exception. S~ ~ i 'ti.o/c~ 12. Motion to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. cewr~ Charles tooker, Planner Submitted by I I I 3 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 1, 1983 1. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey and Gerten. Absent: Members Hoyer and Mayer. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hanson at 5:00 P.M. 2. The Committee discussed the Special Exception request by Floyd Gilbertsen to manufacture paint at 28 4th Street. 3. Motion by Carey, second by Gerten to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, September 20th, 1983 at 7:15 P.M. to consider the Special Exception request of Floyd Gilbertsen. APIF, motion carried. 4.. Motion by Hanson, second by Carey to adjourn at 5:15 P.M. Subnitted by, Ken Hanson Chairman KH/mh 1 I I. 5 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Mayer. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Member Gerten called into question wording on the last line of the minutes of August 16, 1983 regarding Little Engine Repair. Motion by f.1ayer, second by Carey to amend the minutes of August 16, 1983 by rewording the last sentence in item 11 to read as follows below and to approve the minutes as amended. "Chairman Hanson asked that the inspector also contact Jerry Klahr, Little Engine Repair, to find out if this operation meets conditions specified in the home occupation ordinance." Upon a called vote, APIF motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the Public Hearing advertised for 7:00 P.M. and asked for a discussion of the variance requested by the developers of Hest View Apartments. The request would eliminate three parking spaces to provide both planting space and ade- quate turning radii for automobiles in the parking lot. Curt Duden showed a scheme outlined by his Architect which failed to meet the criteria of a 15 foot turning radius adjacent to driveways. Planner Tooker referred to a schematic plan provided earlier to the Planning Commission illustrating the recommended layout. Motion by Hoyer, second by f.1ayer to close the Public Hearing. APIF, motion carried. tlotion by Gerten, second by Carey to reduce the required parking spaces for West Vie\" Apartments from 48 to 45 to accomodate planting of shade trees and a 15 foot turnin0 radii for traffic maneuverability. The reduction is justified by the large proportion of one bedroom apartments and a need to include adequate turning movement and shade trees in the parking lot. APIF, motion carried. 4: Chairman Hanson opened the Public Hearing advertised for 7:15 P.M. regarding the development of a paint blending plant in the B-3 Zone at 28 Fourth Street. Richard Groven and Floyd Gilbertsen were present to discuss the reouest. r1embers of the Planning Commission and nearby residents were particularly interested in the potential for fumes escaping to adjacent properties. ~1r. Gilbertsen explained that the developers have some reservations about the requested site in that it may be too small to accom- plish what they wish to be doing in the future, namely to manufacture paint as well as to blend it on site. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to continue the hearing to 7:00 p.ri. on October 18, 1983. APIF, motion carried. Chairman Hanson indicated that he believed that the Planning Commission would favor such a development if OSHA re- quirements and neighbors are satisfied. 5. Chairman Hanson opened a di scuss i on of the pre 1 imi nary concept for ~~est Vi ew Acres P.U.D. Gil Gilbertson asked the Planning Commission for their reaction to eliminating the requirement for a dedication of 20% greenspace of the total land area since the entire West View Acres land area had been previously assessed it fair share for public open space. Member Mayer indicated his reluctance to waive this requirement since it could create a precedent for future developer requests to eliminate park land. Motion by Hanson, second by Hoyer to establish a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on October18, 1983 to discuss a variance of the the green space requirement of the P.U.D. ordinance for the remaining undeveloped land of West View Acres. In favor: Hanson, Hoyer, Gerten, and Carey. Opposed: Mayer. Motion carried. 6 6. Chairman Hanson called upon Mike Adney to explain his plan to replat Lots 4 and 5, Block 3 in Hill Dee 2nd Addition. Mr. Adney indicated that three full sized lots will be created out of two existing lots and that he is working with a registered land surveyor who will be preparing the plat. Motion by Mayer, I. second by Gerten to encourage Mr. Adney to proceed with the preparation of a preliminary plat. APIF, motion carried. 7. Chairman Hanson called upon Kimberly Morris to explain her request to move the con- tract sewing business she operates currently within an industrial building in the B-2 District and wishes to operate within an existing storefront on Oak Street. Planner Tooker said the City Council would need to change the Zoning Ordinance to allow manu- facturing within the B-2 District as a Special Exception before the Planning Commission could take any action. The City has in the past allowed new nonconforming manufacturing uses within industrial buildings in the B-2 District but this request is different be- cause it will be operated within a business building. Motion by Mayer, second by Carey to recommend that the City Council amend the zoning ordinance to allow manufacturing as a special exception within the B-2 District since manufacturing uses already exist and an effort should be made to make it less difficult to keep existing buildings filled within the downtown. APIF, motion carried 8. Chairman Hanson recognized John Polasik who wished to discuss the possibility of being granted a rear yard variance when extending the existing service station at 957 8th Street. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to set a public hearing on October 11, 1983 at 5:00 P.M. to consider a rear yard variance for Towns Edge Standard. APIF, motion carried. 9. Chairman Hanson recognized Robert Stegmaier who provided the Commission a progress report on the requested race track on County Rd. #31. An application is due at the aet ropo 1 itan Coune il on Oe tober 1, 1983 and the Ci ty Staff is he 1 pi ng "i th prep. .ra t i on 'I 10. The Commission then reviewed the memorandum from Building Inspector ,John !';anke regarding the inappropriate use of a Home Occupation by Vernon Johnson at 621 (;ak Street. Motion by nayer, second by Gerten to establish a hearing on November l5, 1983 to consider invalidation of a home occupation permit granted to Vernon Johnson at 621 Oak Street, and for the Staff to so noti fy t1r. Johnson pri or to October 15, 1983. APIF, motion carried. ' 11. notion to adjol:Arn at 9:35 P.r~. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by Charles Tooker Planner 1 7 I mNUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL OCTOBER 11, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Present: . Cha i rman Hanson, ~.1embers Carey, Gerten, Hoyer and t1ayer. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised at 5:00 P.~1. to discuss a variance for John Polasik to extend his service station 15 feet to the east without a rear yard set back. As pointed out in preliminary discussions the existin~ station is already on the property line. Member ~1ayer pointed out that this request appears -to meet all criteria listed in Section 2-4-3 variances. Motion by Gerten, second by Hanson to close the Public Hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to grant a variance of 10 feet to allow this addition to be built up to the property line. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson asked for discussion on the request of Ken Kaufenberg to establish a new non-conforming use special exception in the form of a used car lot at the inter- section of Eighth and Ash Streets. Planner Tooker suggested that the applicant is eager for some indications of Planning Commission response to this request prior to the hearing. It was the consensus of those present that a used car lot would be favored provided that: I Service is restricted to the owners vehicles. There will be no body work. There will be no enlargement of the building. Entrance and exit to the site will be restricted to driveways as opposed to general access along both right of ways. e. There will be at least a 10 foot setback for parked automobiles along both right of ways. f. Business hours will generally conform to those of the existing service station across Highway 3. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to set a public 1983 to discuss the request for a Used Car Lot on Lot 2, Eakens Addition to the City of Farmington. a. b. c. d. hearing at 7:00 P.M. on November 1, Lot 1, and the Southerly 40 feet of APIF, motion carried. 4. Chairman Hanson vacated the Chair in favor of Member Hoyer. A discussion was called concerning the hearing requested by Northem Propane Gas Company to establ ish a propane fuel station at 517 1st Street. Discussion centered upon opposition already vocalized by res i dents of the nei ghborhood. Previ ous di scuss i on of the proposal ended VJith a recommendation to amend the zoning ordinance to allow such establishments within Farm- ington Business and Industrial Districts. Council action a~ending the zoning ordinance now provides this use as a Special Exception in the B-3 Business District. t10tion by Gerten, second by Carey to establish a Public Hearing on November 1, 1983 at 7:15 P.M. to discuss a propane fuel station at 517 1st Street. APIF, motion carried. 5. Motion to adjourn at 5:30 P.M. I Submitted by ., \ Charles Tooker Planner APPROVED P()!'~('63 ~i...,,_l ~'O !:'ACj,,--~ I I I "1 9' MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR OCTOBER 18, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Hoyer and Mayer. Absent: Member Gerten. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Chairman Hanson asked for discussion of the minutes of September 20, 1983. Member Mayer asked for elimination of a reference to open space attributed to him in item 5. He said that the statement, "l1ember Mayer indicated his reluctance to waive this requirement since it could create a precedent for future developer requests to eliminate park land." did not accurately reflect his concern and should be striken from the minutes. Motion by 11ayer, second by Carey to approve the minutes of September 20, 1983 as amended. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson asked for discussion of the minutes of October 11, 1983. 11otion by Carey, second by Mayer to approve the minutes as dis- tributed. APIF, motion carried. 4. Chairman Hanson opended the continued hearing for Floyd Gilbertson to operate a paint mixing facility at 28 4th Street. Since no one was present to discuss the issue, the Commission decided to continue the hearing to a later time during this meeting. 5. Chairman Hanson called upon Jack Benedict to discuss his request to rezone the NE~ of the NW~ of Section l3frcrrr R-l to R-4 in order to ex- tend the plat of Dakota County Estates. Mr. Benedict indicated that the housing staff of the Metropolitan Council was enthusiastic about this approach to providing moderate cost housine and complimented Farmington for making options like this available. The basic concern he presented was the time necessary to get approvals from all agencies involved. The first 40 acres could be sold out next year, making it important to lay the groundwork for the next 40 acres immediately. Chairman Hanson ex- pressed concern that the City is already involved in a potential Com- prehensive Plan Amendment regarding the race track. It was the consen- sus of those present that nothing should be done about an amendment for Dakota County Estates until the Racing Commission has either ruled out or voted in favor of the Farmington Race Track Site. However, the staff should write to developers in the 1980-1990 service area to ask if the land designated is actually planned to be used prior to 1990 and suggest that a Comprehensive Plan Service Area Amendment will be discussed at the Meeting of November 15, 1983. 6. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised to discuss the variance request by Gil Gilbertson to waive required public open space on the P.U.D. proposed for the remaining undeveloped land of West View Acres. Following a presentation by Mr. Gilbertson, Donovan Mayer de- livered his reasons for opposition to the variance. His memorandum dated October 18, 1983 opposing the variance has been added to the Plan- ning Commission File. Motion by Hoyer, second by Hanson to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Mayer to deny the variance. There being no second, the motion died. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to approve the variance requested by Gil Gilbertson to eliminate the 20% greenspace requirement outlined in the P.U.D. Ordinance 10 based on the fact that open space was dedicated by the developer based on the entire 40 acres when West View Acres was originally platted. In Favor: Carey, Hanson, Hoyer. Opposed: Mayer. Motion carried. 7. Motion by Mayer, second by Carey to direct staff to ask the City I Attorney for an opinion on the propriety of the Planning Commission to grant a variance for a special exception on open space when the property will be platted and the City Council is responsible for a decision on public open space. APIF, motion carried. 8. Dale Helleson and his attorney Glenn Nord presented Mr. Helleson's request for a Home Occupation Special Exception to operate a sharpening service in an accessory buildin8 on Lot 1, Block 1, Hill Dee 2nd Addition. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to establish a public hearing on November 15, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. for a Home Occupation Special Exception. APIF, motion carried. Members of the Commission advised the applicant that they would like the wording of the request to be more restricted than the application currently stands. 9. Chairman Hanson then called upon Don Chapdelaine to explain the in- terest of Cenex in utilizing the former Farm Service Anhydrous Storage Tank on Highway 3. The staff has asked for Planning Commission direction since the use is not specifically listed as a permitted use and the for- mer operator of this facility experienced one accidental leak. Because the last date of occupancy by Farm Service was October 29, 1932, the consensus of members present was that this is a non-conforming use which may be continued since an intention to resume storage was filed by Cenex prior to the end of the year. Motion by Carey, second by Hoyer to no- tify the Building Inspector that storage of Anhydrous ammonia at the I intersection of the railroad and Highway 3 is a continuing non-con- forming use and all necessary permits may be issued to Cenex for this purpose. APIF, motion carried. 10. Planner Tooker informed the Planning Commission of a staff concern regarding fill in the floodway district at 301 Pine Street on property owned by Charles Parker and on portions of Lots 1,2,and 4, Block 33 on property owned by Eugene Kuchera. The question posed by staff is how to proceed since one of the properties is involved in a LAWCON Grant for park acquisition along the Vermillion River. Motion by Hayer, second by Carey to direct the City Attorney to notify both parties to cease and desist all filling immediately or be charged with violation of the City Zoning Ordinance. APIF, motion carried. 11. ~lotion by Mayer, second by Carey to continue the hearing for Floyd Gilbertson to operate a paint mixing facility at 28 4th Street until 7:15 P.M. on November 15, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 12. Motion to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by ~~ Kt c.,~ \ IlfID 1~3 I Charles Tooker Planner CT/mh I I I 11 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL NOVRMBER 1, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson opened the meeting at 7: 00 P .H. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer, Mayer. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised at 7:00 P.M. to discuss a new non-conforming use special exception to operate a used car lot on the si.te of a former gas station in the R-2 Medium Density District. John McBrien presented Mr. Kaufenberg's request indicating that they have reservations about some restrictions the Planning ~ Cozmnission outlined at the meeting-'setting this hearine, particularly the one suggesting a 10 foot front yard set back. They would also like to eliminate the restriction on service since they anticipate light service only. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to approve a new non-conforming use special exception on Lot 1, and southerly forty feet of Lot 2, Eakens Addition, to operate a used car lot subject to: a. service restricted to minor repair, b. there will be no body work, c. there will be no enlarge- ment of the building, d. entrance and exit to the site will be re- stricted to driveways and, e. business hours will generally conform with those of the existing service station across Highway 3. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson excused himself and turned the Chair over to mem- ber Hoyer, who opened the public hearing advertised at 7:15 P.M. to discuss a special exception requested by Northern Propane Gas Company to operate an A.D.S. propane dispensing system at 517 1st Street in an existing B-3 District. It was the consensus of those present to delay the hearing until 7:30 to await Reid Bolich's formal presenta- tion. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to continue the hearing until 8:00 P.M. on November 15, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion to adjourn at 7:40 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, // /15- J<t3 I I ~~ ,~ Approved. Charles Tooker Planner CT/mh I I I 13 t~INUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR NOVEMBER 15, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer & Mayer. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of October 18, 1983 and No- vember 1, 1983. Member Mayer asked for an explanation as to why the minutes did not include his memorandum on October 18, 1983 which stated the reasons for opposing the variance granted by Gil Gilbertson with regard to open space. Planner Tooker pointed out that since the memorandum was the opinion of one member its reference in the mi- nutes and placement in the Planning Commission file accomplishes the intended objec- tive without actually cluttering the minute book. Member Mayer said that in the future he would like similar memorandums to be added to the minutes. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of October 18, 1983 as prepared. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of November 1, 1983 as pre- pared. APIF, motion carried. 3. Glen Nord, attorney for Dale Helleson, was recognized to explain the Helleson re- quest for a home occupation special exception to operate a sharpening service on Lot 1, Block 1, Hill Dee 2nd Addition, after Chairman Hanson opened the Public Hearing. Mr. iJord explained that sharpening will comprise the bulk of work done in the accessory shop building and that woodworking is also requested but should comprise only a minor part of the activity generated by this business. Verbal support from two neighbors was included with the presentation. Member nayer stated that he believes this request actu- ally includes two separate home occupations whereas the ordinance specifies that only one may be permitted. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Member Gerten suggested that the Ordinance when amended will in- clude a section which calls for annual review of all home occupations, including a fee to cover the cost of inspection. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to grant a home occu- pation special exception to operate a sharpening service and minor woodworking shop which will comply with Chapter 10-10-8 of the City Code at 18215 Euclid Avenue in Farmington. In favor: Carey, Gerten and Hoyer. Opposed: Hanson and t1ayer. Motion carried. 4. Chairman Hanson opened the continued hearing for Floyd Gilbertson to operate a paint mixing facility at 28 4th Street. He explained that the request was being withdrawn be- cause the applicant had found a more suitable facility at Glencoe, Minnesota. Motion by ~ayer, second by Hoyer to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to deny the Special Exception. APIF, motion carried. 5. Planner Tooker presented the request of Jon Falkowski, DDS, for a Special Exception to operate a dental office at 916 8th Street in the former Seventh Day Adventist Church building. Motion by Carey, second by Gerten to set a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on December 20, 1983 to discuss a dental office in an R-2 District at 916 8th Street. Far- mington. APIF, motion carried. 6. Chairman Hanson opened the discussion of potential invalidation of a Home Occupation Special Exception granted to Vernon Johnson at 621 Oak Street on November 20, 1979 by requesting that Mr. Johnson offer some proof that he actually lives at 621 Oak Street. Mr. Johnson stated that 621 Oak Street is his residence and that he had circulated a petition in the neighborhood and secured 34 signatures of people who favor his continued business operation at this location. When asked if an apartment had been created and rented to others on the second floor of the building, Mr. Johnson indicated that his was so. Member Gerten stated that Mr. Johnson's response to Building Inspector John Manke 14 was too glib regarding the location of his residence. Three separate residences is an acceptable answer only if one of them is declared the principal residence. When asked by Member Mayer if 621 Oak Street was his prinicpal residence, Mr. I. Johnson failed to respond. Richard Anderson, a part time sales person for Mr. Johnson, spoke in favor of the home occupation but did not wish to comment on the issue of where Mr. Johnson lives. His concern involved City support for continued business development in Farmington and he protested against selective enforcement of Ordinances. Member Gerten asserted that the City Staff relies upon neighborhood residents to bring violations of the ordinance to their attention. Once notified the Staff has no choice but to follow proceedures outlined in the City Code. Regarding business development, Member Gerten asserted that the Economic Development Committee's primary thrust is to restore vitality to the established business district. If invalidation of this home occupation occurs, the best location for a real estate office likely is an established business district.. Motion by Hoyer, second by Gerten to invalidate the Home Occupation Special Exception granted to Vernon Johnson to operate a real estate office at 621 Oak Street, on the basis that Mr. Johnson failed to prove to the Commission that 621 Oak Street was his pri- mary residence. APIF, motion carried. 7. Chairman Hanson vacated the chair in favor of Member Hoyer who opened the contin- uation of a public hearing to discuss the special exception requested by Northern Propane Gas Co. to operate a propane dispensing system at 517 1st Street in an existing B-3 District. Because the applicant failed to appear after notification, it was the consensus of the Commission to deny the application. t10tion by Mayer, second by Carey to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to deny the requested Special Exception. APIF, motion carried. 8. Planner Tooker introduced a discussion of a proposed amendment to the Compre- I hensive Plan in which the pre-1990 development area would be shifted to accomodate more rapid growth within land to be platted by Jack Benedict as an extension of Dakota County Estates. The properties identified in the Comprehensive Plan as developable prior to the year 1990 were discussed by ownership and estimated acreage. A letter sent to Felix Tillges, Robert Stegmaier, Mr. and ~1rs. O.T. Nordseth, Jerome Harrington and Mathias and Raymond Fischer brought responses from the first three. Robert Stegmaier indicated prior to the meeting that he would have no objection to shifting development potential to Dakota County Estates whereas both Felix Tillges and O.T. Nordseth indicated that they expected their developments to be complete prior to the year 1990. It was the consensus of the Commission that because"the Nordseth property and the Ford/Blaisdell property were platted and that the Tillges property was platted and developing, any change in development area be confined to land owned by the Fischers, Mr. Harrington and Mr. Stegmaier. It was recommended that the staff notify these landowners of the Commission intention to propose such a change in the Comprehensive Plan to the City Council at the meeting of December 20, 1933. 9. Pl anner Tooker revi ewed staff memos to the City Council on "authority confl i cts II in the City Code with regard to required open space. Motion by Hoyer, second by Mayer to refer the matter back to staff for further study and a more complete analysis to be presented at the meeting of December 20, 1983. APIF, motion carried. 10. Motion to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. APIF, motion carried. ~/~~ '4 Charles Tooker, Planner ~ /~o/g3 I Submitted by, I 1 I 15 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR DECEMBER 20, 1983 1. Chairman Hanson openee the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Carey, Gerten, Hoyer and Mayer. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of November 15, 1983. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of November 15, 1983 as prepared. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised for 7:00 P.M. to discuss the request from Jon Falkowski, DDS to operate a dental office at 916 8th Street in the structure formerly occupied by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The property is zoned R-2 which allows hospitals and clinics as special exceptions subject to the conditions outlined in Title 2 of the Ordinance. Dr. Falkowski presented his plans for both the site and the interior of the building. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Carey to.grant the special exception as presented. APIF, motion carried. 4. Larry Thompson, City Administrator was recognized to discuss a 37 unit apartment structure to be constructed north of Spruce Place with the primary objective of sup- plying additional subsidized housing for the elderly. Planner Tooker reviewed Section 10-8-5 of the City Code which was drafted specifically to accomodate the construction of Spruce Place. Member Mayer raised a question about the adequacy of off street parking on this site. Administrator Thompson said that the Downtown Study Committee was in the process of reviewing parking needs within the business district and the information would be available before the Planning Commission is asked to grant the off street parking variances. The purpose of reviewing the project at this time is to provide the Planning Commission warning about activities of the HRA with respect to creating additional subsidized housing in the community. 5. Planner Tooker was asked to review the three alternatives to amend the Comprehen- si~e Plan outlined in the agenda report of December 20, 1983 for benefit of developers in attendance. The discussion quickly moved to alternative B which in effect would transfer land from seller Stegmaier to buyer Benedict, because of the relative sim- plicity of such a transaction. This option would be acceptable to the Metropolitan Council and was previously approved for the first phase of Dakota County Estate~. In addition no objection would likely be raised by other land owners which might be the situation if either alternative A or C were to be recommended. The Planning Commission members, however, were in consensus that before any further amendment is proposed, either the Metropolitan Council should be asked to review its population projections and allow Farmington more pre 1990 development land or the City amend the present pre 1990 undeveloped land area by putting all of it into a development pool. This option will require the signing of a developers agreement as an added contingency for all future plat approvals within Farmington. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to recommend that the City Council amend the Farmington Comprehensive Plan by moving .10 acres in the SW~ of the SW~ of Section 13 and 30 acres in the SW~ of the NW~ of Section 13, exclusive of 10 acres adjoining County 31, to the NE~ of the NW~ of Section Btoilccomodate a 40 acre expansion of Dakota County Estates. APIF, motion carried. Moti on by Carey ,second by}1ayer to recommend that the City Council amend tne Ci ty Zo- ntng Ordinance by rezoning the NE~ of the NW~ of Section 13 from R-1 to R-4 to aCC0m- odate_expansion of Dakota County Estates after the Staff has c~lculated trunk ~ewer assessments against 20 acres of land not previously included within Sewer District 1. APIF, motion carried. 16 6. Chairman Hanson opened discussion of the Kimberly Morris request to operate a contract sewing manufacturing plant at 308 Oak Street by announcing that City Council has amended the Farmington Zoning Ordinance to allow light manufacturing as a Special Exception in the B-2 District. Planner Tooker pointed out that this I particular request is relevant to an earlier action of the Planning Commission in which an after the fact variance was not granted the seller of this property after its sale to a buyer who happens to be the current landlord of Kimberly Morris. That transaction created a substandard lot which continues to exist even though the variance request was denied. Motion by Gerten, second by Hanson to hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on January 17, 1984 in the Farmington Council Chambers to dis- cuss a request by Kimberly Morris to operate a contract sewing manufacturing plant within the B-2 District at 308 Oak Street. In addition, the City Staff is directed to ask Harvey Snyder, Charles Parker, Kimberly Morris and City Attorney Gorgos to attend the hearing in an effort to resolve the substandard lot question since off street parking is a critical requirement in the consideration of this requested special exception. APIF, motion carried. 7. Chairman Hanson recognized Gil Gilbertson who once again reviewed a draft copy of Gills Addition, Westview Acres in preparation for a formal P.U.D. application and request for platting. Mr. Gilbertson indicated that it would not be possible to get all required material together for the staff in time for a review at the regular meeting on January 17, 1984. He asked the Planning Commission to schedule a special meeting later in January of 1984 in order that the existing Commission can parti- cipate in a recommendation to the City Council. Motion by Mayer, second by Hanson to hold a special meeting at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers on January 26, 1984 to discuss a P.U.D. and Preliminary Plat of Gil IS Addition, Westview Acres. APIF, motion carried. 8. The Commission reviewed the memo of November 3, 1983 by Administrator Thompson 1 and the memo of December 13, 1983 by Planner Tooker regarding potential amendments to the City Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances drafted to eliminate conflicting lan- guage relative to P.U.D.ls. Motion by Hanson, second by Carey to forward the fol- lowing recommendation to the City Council: 1. Delete 11-5-1 of the City Code 2. Delete Planned Unit Development from 11-8-1 and add the following language: No contribution will be required for plats, replats or subdivision waivers if the area affected has previously contributed raw land or money to the Municipal Park System. The land or money contribution to the City for parks is amended from time to time by Resolution of the City Council. 3. Amend 10-8-7 (C) 6 & 7 as follows: 6. Open Spaces: In addition to the public open space areas required in 11-8-1 private open air recreation areas will be encouraged other than streets, parking and private yard space. Such open space areas will contain covenants running with the land which shall become part of the plan. 7. Density: An increase in density of up to 20% may be approved by the Planning Commission under the following conditions: a. For undeveloped common open space, a maximum increase of five percent (5%) b. For developed common open space, a maximum increase of five I percent (5%) c. For a location along a collector street or arterial highway . designated in the Comprehensive Plan a maximum increase of five percent (5%) d. For distinctiveness and excellence in siting, design and land- 17 scaping, a maximum increase of five percent (5%) APIF, motion carried. III 9. Motion to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~~ I~ Approved I~h~ I I Charles Tooker Planner CT/mh 1 1