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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 I I I 19 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JANUARY 26, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson opened the meeting at 5:30 P.M. Present: Carey, Gerten, Hanson, Hoyer. Absent: Mayer. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of December 20, 1983. Motion by Hoyer, second by Carey to approve the minutes of December 20, 1983 as prepared. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson asked for a review of comments received from individuals on the mailing list for all plats with regard to West View Acres P.U.D. and Preliminary Plat. Glenn Cook, Farmington City Engineer, indicated that all sites may be served with Farmington Sewer and Water and that storm water drainage can be handled by regrading the drainage ditch along CSAH 74. The engineer requests that all basement levels should be set by the City to assure adequate fall to sanitary sewers. Bernard Larson, Dakota County Surveyor indicates that the plat satisfies provisions of the County Ordinance and requests that a restricted access easement be dedicated to the County along both County Road 74 and 31. Charles Dankers, Customer Service Supervisor from Northern States Power requests the developer to add a 10 foot wide utility easement be dedicated along the front lot line to accomodate underground electric distribution. Gil Gilbertson, developer, indicated that all three requests were agreeable additions to the P.U.D. and Plat. He then reviewed the P.U.D. as it relates to section 10-8-7 of the Ordinance. Motion by Carey, second by Hoyer to approve theP.U.D. as submitted subject to the addition of an 8 unit building measuring approximately 51 feet by 130 feet with 8 garages on lot 12 and the stipu- lation that paved areas for automobiles be restricted to two open off street parking spots and maneuvering spaces per unit throughout the P.U.D. In addition the con- cerns outlined by Cook, Larson and Dankers shall be incorporated into the Plat. APIF, ,motion carried. Commission member Mayer arrived at 6:15 P.M. Gil Gilbertson then reviewed the Plat under the requirements listed in section 11-5-1. He indicated that lot 12 will be developed as an integrated condominium and that no further division of the lot is anticipated. Planner Tooker said that prior to a public hearing by the City Council. the file should include architectural drawings which show the layout of all 8 units in the Condominium. Mr. Gilbertson indicated that there would be no problem in providing this information. notion by Hoyer, second by Carey that the prel iminary pl at of \:Jest View Acres Fourth should be forwarded to the City Council for establishment of a public hearing and approval subject to the developers submission of a building plan for the 3 unit integrated condominium. APIF, motion carried. 4. Motion to adjourn at 7:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, cr~~~/~ Charles Tooker, Plunner Approved ~ J-11 C6L-( CT/mh I I I 21 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Angell, Gerten, Hanson, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Planner Tooker administered the oath of office to newly appointed members Thomas Angell, Kenneth Hanson and Dirk Rotty. 3. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of January 26, 1984. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to approve the minutes as prepared. APIF, motion carried. 4. Chairman Hanson opened the meeting to nominations for the office of Chairman and Vice Chairman. Member Gerten placed the name of Ken Hanson in nomination for the office of chairman, second by member Mayer. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to close the nominations. APIF, motion carried. Member Mayer placed the name of Ken Gerten in nomination for the office of vice chairman, second by member Angell. Motion by Rotty, second by Angell to close the nominations. APIF, motion carried. Members Kenneth Hanson and Kenneth Gerten will serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively for the year 1984. 5. Planner Tooker presented background information on the request of Kimberly i10rris to operate a contract sewing business as an industrial special exception at 312 Oak Street following opening of the hearing advertised at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Hanson called upon City Attorney Gorgos to review the implications of a special exception request on a parcel which when divided created a substandard lot. Mr. Gorgos stated that the ordinance will not allow a lot less than 5000 square feet in size and therefore the Planning Commission cannot act on a special exception request until the substandard lot question has been resolved. The consensus expressed by those present appeared to favor contract sewing as a light industrial use at this location but not until the lot facing Third Street has been returned to 5000 square feet in size. Motion by Mayer, second by Rotty to continue the public hearing until March 27, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. and for the staff to notify landowners Parker and Snyder as well as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority that the contract sewing special exception will again be discussed but not granted until the substandard lot has been eliminated and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is satisified that off street parking has been adequately addressed. APIF, motion carried. 6. Member Mayer indicated that the regular meeting night will fall upon Minnesota Precinct Caucus night and a change in schedule is required. Motion by t1ayer, second by Angell to move the March regular meeting of the Planning Commission from March 20, 1984 to March 27, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. and for the staff to provide public notice of such change. APIF, motion carried. 7. Planner Tooker reviewed the proposed circulation and parking plan presented by United Financial Savings for their branch office on Oak Street. Paul Kogel, Vice President wants assurance from the Planning Commission that continued use of the two curb cuts allowed in 1974 will be possible prior to construction of a new drive- up window on the east side of the structure. Motion by Gerten, second by Angell to approve the traffic and circulation plan subject to the addition of a vehicle stop sign or some other suitable pedestrian warning sign between the crosswalk on Oak Street and the drive up window. APIF, motion carried. 22 8. Mr. Patrick T. Fahey owner of Farmington Dairy Queen Brazier at 705 Willow Street was asked to describe his request for a variance from setback requirements along Willow Street. Mr. Fahey said that the request if granted would enable him I to double the size of the existing dining area and any other expansion of the building would not work beca se of the existing floor plan. Comments from the Commission members focused u on off street parking to be added along with the proposed extension of the bu lding. Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to estab- lish a public hearing for th variance of setback requirements on Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 1, Bung's Addition on arch 27, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 9. Planner Tooker reviewed he brochure advertising a one day seminar for Planning Commission members to be hel on February 29, 1984 at the Dakota County Extension Office in Farmington at 3:00 P.M. The City Council has authorized tuition for any member wishing to attend. U on a poll taken members Angell, Gerten, Hanson, Mayer and Rotty indicated that the would participate. Because member Mayer had already mailed in a reservation, Cha rman Hanson suggested that the staff ask for an in- dividual refund for Mayer wh n reservations are made for the entire commission. 10. Chairman Hanson indicat of a neighborhood convenienc Highway 31. Planner Tooker up but not submitted to staf should be considered along C subdivision plat. Members p d that Robert Stegmaier Jr. had asked for a discussion center immediately south of Dakota County Estates on ndicated that a rezoning application had been picked Member Mayer suggested that no commercial zoning unty 31 without submission and approval of a PUD and esent generally agreed with this suggestion. 11. Motion to adjourn at 8: 5 P.M. APIF, motion carried. t1U1ZL ~~/JA1A~ Gvfr -v - 3lnJ4 I Submitted by ~ Charles Tooker Planner CT/mh I I I I 23 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MARCH 27, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of February 21, 1984. Motion by Mayer, second by Rotty to approve the February minutes as mailed. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the continued hearing for a discussion of the requested Special Exception to conduct a light manufacturing use at 312 Oak Street. Kimberly Morris was recognized by the Commission as applicant for the contract sewing business known as Sewing Unlimited. She indicated that Mr. Parker, her landlord, had informed her that the substandard lot question has been resolved between landowners Parker and Snyder. Members of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority present were asked to par- ticipate in the discussion with respect to a parking and planting plan which was re- ferenced in a Housing and Redevelopment Authority approval for upgrading Mr. Snyder's building several years ago. It was the consensus of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority that very little could be done since a copy of the plan is no longer available. Mr. Tooker indicated that while parking requirements for retail space appear to be excessive, those for light industrial are realistic and may be achieved on this site. Ms. Morris said that four off street parking spaces are available to her business and that the physical layout of the building would prevent her from adding more people at this location. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to approve the Special Exception contingent upon the existence of a deed executed by Parker and Snyder to eliminate an illegal lot and for the building owner to provide four off street parking spaces to Sewing Unlimited. APIF, motion carried. 4. Chairman Hanson opened the Public Hearing advertized for 7:30 P.t1. to discuss re- quest by Patrick Fahey for a 10 foot front yard variance to extend the dining room of his Dairy Queen at 705 Willow Street. Commission members were concerned about parking and the internal traffic circulation pattern if the structure were expanded. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to approve a ten foot front yard set back variance along Willow Street subject to the placement of a 24 foot wide curb cut or access drive iden- tified by curb stops based upon a finding that the request meets all requirements of Section 2-4-3 (tests for a variance) of the City Code. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson recognized Mrs. Lyell Yetzer who had been directed to meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the possibility of City participation in extending a lateral sanitary sewer line within a side lot line easement in Sunnyside Addition in exchange for an easement to the City to carry surface water runoff across her property. In the period between Mr. Yetzer's discussion with staff and the Planning Commission meeting, the staff determined that the storm water runoff in question actually flows along May Street, a 30 foot wide undeveloped right of way, a portion of which was va- cated when Sunnyside was developed. Mr. Hanson "informed Mrs. Yetzer that the Planning Commission actually has no jurisdiction in that the City Council establishes! City policy on the extension of sanitary sewer lines to private property. Mr. Hanson further suggested that the Yetzers should contact a surveyor to determine where their lot boundaries actually are situated and to meet with staff if it is found~""that the storm water runoff does indeed traverse their property. 24 Minutes, Planning Commission, March 27, 1984 6. Planner Tooker reviewed with the Commission the preliminary sketch plan of Terra Second on Pilot Knob Road. Mr. Tooker recommended several changes in the plan in- cluding: a. The addition of a stub street to the north, which will connect with an undeveloped City owned right of way in Hillview Addition. b. The limitation of park land to a 30 foot wide right of way to connect Euclid Avenue with a dedicated park in Hillview Addition. c. To provide a centerline curve radius of 75 feet rather than a right angle intersection linking the North/South - East/West segments of Euclid Way. d. To provide right angle intersections between Euclid Avenue and Upper 183rd Street and Euclid Avenue and Euclid Way. The developer, William Ford, indicated that he would consider the staff recommendation but that he had two questions for the Commission. Will the Commission consider a special meeting to discuss the preliminary plat and how many copies of the preliminary plat need to be submitted? The latter question arises because the staff has asked for 14 to 18 copies where as the ordinance specifies 5. Chairman Hanson indicated that the Commission would be receptive to holding a special meeting and for the applicant to follow the requirements of the ordinance regarding the submission of plat documents. I 7. Planner Tooker reviewed with the Commission Dakota County Estates Second prelimi- nary sketch plan. He advised the Commission that the developer, Jack Benedict, had previously met with the Park Board to determine park needs in the plat and had paid special attention to providing street connections to the south anticipating ultimately 160 acres development in the north area of Farmington. The Commission raised no sub- stantive questions regarding the proposed plat. Mr. Benedict indicated that a prelimi- nary plat would likely be presented for discussion during the May meeting of the Com- mission. 8. Planner Tooker reviewed for the Commission the first request for a lot split within the Ag Preserve District. The request presented by Mike Devney, involves approximately 10 acres within 400 acres controlled by his father, John Devney. Basically, the review shows that contrary to generally accepted impressions of the Ag Preserve Law, a property may cease to exist within the Ag Preserve District as soon as it is divided from the Ag Preserve and no longer farmed together with a basic 40 acre unit. In this instance, it would not take 8 years to leave the preserve~ Mr. Devney's request, however, does not involve leaving the Ag Preserve since the 10 acres will con- tinue to be farmed with the other 400 acres. Mr Devney, Senior, was informed that with the split of this 10 acre parcel, it will be possible for him to split off 9 more 10 acre lots as the ordinance now stands. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to approve a subdivision waiver for Mike Devney withing the Ag Preserve District on liighway 50. APIF, motion carried. I 9. Howard Anderson was present to discuss a request by G&I Trucking to expand a bulk oil storage area on Second Street north of Elm adjoining the railroad. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on April 17, 1984 to discuss a Special Exception for a bulk oil storage area expansion at Second and Elm Streets. APIF. 10. Harvey Snyder was recognized by Chairman Hanson regarding the possibili~y of cre- ating a duplex within a light industrial district at the intersection of Fifth and Willow Streets. Mr. Tooker outlined the procedure as involving both a rezoning and a variance since duplexes are not permitted in an industrial area and that if the pro- perty were to be rezoned R-2 a 200 square foot variance would need to be justified I since the lot in question does not measure 11,000 square feet in area. Mr. Snyder said that unless the City would consider a general square foot reduction for duplexes in the R-2 District,he would not be interested in pursuing a rezoning. The majority of Commiss'jon melilUet'S present indicated that they would not be in favor of a reduction in lot requirements for duplexes. Mr. Snyder withdrew his request. I I I 25 11. Mr. Tooker outlined the request of Doreen and Raymond Larsen, contract purchasers of 217 Oak Street, for a lot area variance to divide the rear 30 feet of a 70 by 100 foot lot at the intersection of Third and Oak in an existing B-2 Distrtct. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to establish a public hearingJor t1r. and Mrs. Larsen at 7:30 P.M. on April 17, 1984 to discuss the justification for a lot area variance at 217 Oak Street. Voting in favor: Hanson, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Voting against: Angell. Motion carried. 12. Motion to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, (};,~ 1Jo~ Charles Tooker Pl anner CT/mh Approved i/1/~'-/ I I I 27 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR APRIL 17, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of March 27, 1984. Motion by Mayer, second by Rotty to approve the March minutes as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing requested by G & T Trucking for a special exception to expand bulk drain oil storage on lots 4 & 5, block 25 in the original plat of Farmington. Member Rotty asked if the Fire Chief had been consulted. Howard Anderson, representing G & T Trucking indicated that the Chief would prefer the drain oil storage to be located outside of the developed area, but he believed that this fa- cility is removed from residential development. Member Mayer indicated that he is more concerned about spills than volitility of the drain oil stored. Mr. Anderson said that the diked area around the tanks will be adequate to handle the volume of the largest tank with an extra foot of free board. Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to approve the Special Exception subject to the following: ('or" "e c+ 101-"$ -Fo l' a. ~filling the storage tanks inside of the diked area. b. extending the concrete apron under the shutoff valves at the pumping station. c. a finding that the requested exception fulfills requirements of Sections 2-4-4 and 2-4-5 of the City Code. d. permits being issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. APIF, motion carried. 4. Pl anner Tooker presented the requests of Domini um Group to schedule publ i c hearings for a special exception to build elderly housing within the B-2 District and for a variance to reduce the amount of parking required for a 37 unit apartment project at the northwest corner of Spruce and Fourth Streets. Motion by Rotty, second by Mayer to establish a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on May 15, 1984, for a special exception to allow elderly and handicapped housing on lots 9,10,11 and 12, block 20 Original Town of Farmington. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Angell to establish a public hearing at 7:00 P.M., May 15, 1984 to discuss a variance to reduce parking for a 37 unit apartment project for the elderly on lots 9,10,11 and 12, block 20 Original Town of Farmington. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised for 7:30 P.M. requested by Doreen and Raymond Larsen to create a substandard lot at the corner of Third and Oak Street in downtown Farmington. Planner Tooker described the result of such division as two substandard lots, one of which measures 2,100 square feet and the other measuring 4,900 square feet. The hardship claimed involves two separate buildings approximately 80 years in age that were put together as one parcel by the present owner prior to adoption of the current zoning ordinance in 1971. General discussion by the Commission questioned whether or not a hardship does exist based on the criteria listed in Section 2-4-3 of the City Code. Moti on by Rotty, second by Gerten to approve a vari ance for Doreen and Raymond Larsen to divide a 2,100 square foot parcel from a 7,000 square foot lot on portions of lots 4 and 5, block 22 in the original Town of Farmington based upon 28 the fact that two separate buildings were in existence and previously owned and occupied by two different individuals prior to adoption of the 1971 ning Ordinance. In Favor: Gerten, Hanson, Rotty. Opposed: Mayer, Angell. Motion carried. 6. Motion to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. I Submitted by, {I1~/lL~ Charles Tooker Planner Approved ~ \c? CtJ I I I I I 29 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MAY 15, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Gerten, Mayer, Rotty. Absent: Member Angell. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of April 17, 1984. He then suggested that item 3a would be more clear if the words "connections for" were to be added prior to the word "filling". Motion by Mayer, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of April 17, 1984 with the above noted addition. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised for 7:00 P.M. to discuss the Special Exception requested by Dominium Group to build a 37 unit apartment for the elderly at the intersection of Spruce and Fourth Streets in an existing B-2 District. City Administrator Larry Thompson was in the audience to answer questions about the project for Dominium Group. Planner Tooker suggested that the planting plan submitted by the Architect needed some shade trees particularly along the south edge of the pro- perty to protect the parking lot as well as several along the Spruce and Fourth Street frontage. In addition, more winged euonymus would be appropriate between the parking lot, the alley, the senior citizens center and Spruce Street. He also suggested that the sign identifying the project should be moved to the grass panel between the drive- way to the parking lot and the sidewalk to the building entrance. The sign would also benefit from additional landscaping perhaps in the form of arcadia junipers. Commission member Mayer suggested that the parking area should include some decorative lighting to improve night time visibility between automobile stalls and the building. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to approve the Special Exception subject to a re- vised planting plan to be reviewed by Planner Tooker, moving the project identification sign closer to the access along Spruce Street and the addition of lighting in the parking lot. APIF, motion carried. 4. Chairman Hanson opened the Public Hearing advertised for 7:00 P.M. to discuss the variance requested by Dominium Group to reduce the amount of required parking by 43 spaces. Member Mayer asked if the parking reduction provided Spruce Place had pro- duced any adverse parking problems in that part of the downtown. City Administrator Thompson indicated that the consultant for the Downtown Study has said that automobile parking is not a problem anywhere downtown. Motion by Rotty, second by Mayer to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to approve the variance as requested since the housing units are designated for the elderly, many of whom will not own automobiles. APIF, motion carried. 5. Planner Tooker pointed out that Ford and Blaisdell have submitted a preliminary plat for Terra Second Addition which has incorporated most of the staff recommendations made during the preliminary discussion phase. He said that the developers would appreciate it if the Commission would meet in Special Session to discuss the preliminary plat. Motion by Rotty, second by Hanson to establish a Special Meeting on June 5, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the reaction from various City and County agencies on Terra Second Addition Preliminary Plat. APIF, motion carried. 6. Planner Tooker presented a request from Clyde Thompson to schedule a public hearing to discuss variances from front and side yard setback requirements in order for him to construct additions to an existing service station at 957 Eighth Street otherwise known as Townsedge Standard. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to establish a Public 3() Planning Commission Minutes - May 15, 1984 Hearing at 7:30 P.M. on June 5, 1984 to discuss the variances requested by Clyde Thompson for additions to Townsedge Standard. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion to adjourn at 7:55 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~~ '4 I 4>1<5lrv~ Charl es Tooker Planner Approved CT/mh ~ I I I I I I 31 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JUNE 5, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Gerten and Rotty Absent: Members Angell and Mayer Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of May 15, 1984. There being none, motion by Hanson, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of May 15, 1984, as distributed. APIF, motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed the preliminary plat of Terra Second Addition, situated. on the West side of County Road 31 in the NE~ of Section 14, Township 114 and Range 20W. As noted in the agenda report, only two comments were returned following the staff referral. One came from the Dakota County Highway Engineer, requesting a restricted access easement dedicated to the County adjoining Highway 31. The other, received from the Metropolitan Sewer Board, had nothing to do with this plat but used the referral as an opportunity to again request additional statements in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. This matter has been pursued by the staff but no further response has come from the Sewer Board. The staff has been pleased with the response of the developer to recommendations made during the discussion phase. Euclid Way is being platted as a continuous right-of-way with its two sections connected by a center- line 8urve radius of 75 ft. Both Euclid Way and Upper 183rd Street meet Euclid Street at 90 angles. A 20 ft. wide easement has been included within Lot 1, Block 4, for the purpose of a pedestrian connection between the existing city park in Hill View Addition and Euclid Street. One additional requirement for platting will be to note the purpose of this easement. The plat also anticipates that all of the park dedica- tion will be accomplished by means of a cash payment in lieu of land as recommended by the Park Board. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to approve the preliminary plat of Terra Second Addition subject to: 1) The addition of a restricted access easement dedicated to the County along Highway 31. 2) The addition of a note des- cribing the 20 ft. wide easement in Lot 1, Block 4 as a trail easement dedicated to the City of Farmington. APIF, motion carried. 4. Planner Tooker reviewed the progress of Whispering River Subdivision since the special exception was approved by the Planning Commission on May 17, 1983. The plat was approved by the City Council on July 18, 1983 but the developer was unable to secure fi nanci ng until the City Counci 1 si gnifi cantly reduced surety for the project since the improvements will be privately rather than publicly owned. A flaw in the title was recently discovered which has prevented recording of the final plat. However, the title now appears to be clear and the plat will be filed and permits issued for three of the 36 units. Member Gerten suggested that financing should not be a consideration of the Planning Commission when it decides whether or not substantial progress has been made on the Special Exception. He recommended that the Planning Commission should again review progress on this special exception at the regular July meeting. 5. Chairman Hanson asked if there was a need for a regular meeting in June since most of the anticipated work would be handled during this special meeting. Planner Tooker indicated that the preliminary of Dakota County Estates, Second Addition, would be ready for discussion on the 19th but that so far no other items are on the agenda. The consensus was that a short regular meeting would be held on June 19, 1984. 32 Planning Commission Minutes, June 5, 1984 6. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised for 7:30 P.M. to discuss I two variances requested by Clyde Thompson for an addition to Townsedge Standard at 957 Eighth Street. Planner Tooker suggested that a 3 ft. variance to the yard required along the east property line would meet the requirements of Section 2-4-3 of the ordinance. But, a 38 foot variance from the front yard set back re- quired along the Highway 3 frontage road would be in conflict with an earlier variance authorized for another service island canopy constructed elsewhere within the district. The commission and the land owner discussed several options that woul d substanti ally comply wi th the earl i er request. Moti on by Gerten, second by Rotty to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Hanson, second by Gerten that a 20 foot variance from the north-south alignment of the Highway 3 frontage road is hereby granted with the Building Inspector and Planner authorized to extend this 5 additional feet if required by the location of the underground gas tanks. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Rotty, second by Hanson to grant a 3 foot variance along the east property to allow construction of a drive through car wash. APIF, motion carried. 7. Motion to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, (]f~ 'lJ~~ Charles Tooker Planner I APPROVED CT/kf I I I I 33 MINUTES PLANNING CO~lISSION REGULAR JUNE 19, 1984 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Hanson. Present: Chainnan Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Planner Tooker presented the preliminary plat of Dakota County Estates Second Addition introducing comments made by Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District as well as those of City Engineer Glenn Cook. Four specific recommendations on erosion and sediment control by the S.W.C.D. were reviewed in detail with the developer, but detennined to be more restrictive than the Commission wished to en- force. The primary concern registered by City Engineer Glenn Cook was the depth of sewer on the eastern edge of the Plat. He recommends insulation of any sewer mains or services with less than 5' of cover. Planner Tooker recommended the addition of a stub street at the end of Upper l8Znd Street to provide access to undeveloped pro~ perty to the east. Motion by Mayer, second by Gerten to forward the preliminary plat of Dakota County Estates Second Addition to the Fannington City Council with a recommendation for approval subject to the comments made by the City Engineer and Planner, following a public hearing to be held during the month of July. APIF, motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed the request of Virginia Mohn to schedule public hearings for a Variance and Special Exception to convert an existing beauty shop home occu- pation to a second living unit at 700 Spruce Street. The discussion revolved around the current per unit lot area requirements within the R-2 District which means that no standard lot is large enough to accomodate two living units. There was an ex- pression of interest in accepting an 800 square foot variance in exchange for elimi- nation of a business use in the R-Z District. However, because several similar re- quests have been forwarded to the Commission in the recent past, it was the consensus of those present that the staff should review the ordinance to see if an amendment would provide more realistic relief to the present situation. It was suggested that the staff should be ready to review this issue at the regular meeting in August. Mrs. Mohn said she would be willing to leave her deposit with the applications until the staff has made a recommendation. 4. Member Mayer asked if the Commission should not consider extending the Special Exception for Whispering River since it would have expired on May 17, 1984. Member Angell suggested that any action is probably moot since the Council granted the issuance of three building pennits on June 18, 1984. Planner Tooker indicated that the ordinance describes a procedure for invalidation which is actually initiated by the City Administrator, but there is not any activity outlined providing for an ex- tension of Special Exceptions. Member Mayer said that if there are no loose ends in this matter, his concern can be withdrawn. 5. Chainnan Hanson introduced a discussion regarding follow through on stipulations made by the Commission in approving certain special exceptions. A revised access to the Dairy Queen parking lot was one example and the protective steel gate required at the Elm Street door of Thelen Furniture and Woodworking wasanother in which spe- cifics of Special Exceptions not being followed. Chairman Hanson asked for some 34 follow through in the fonn of gentle reminders to holders of Special Exceptions and Variances to live up to thetenns of the Connnission approval. There was I general agreement by members of the Connnission. 6. Motion to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~~ Iq Charles Tooker Planner CT/mh Approved " YI\ II Lt L\ ~';1- 1)" \ \ \ \ I I I I I 35 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR JUL Y 17, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson call ed the meeting to order at 7: 00 P.t~. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer, Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked the Commission to consider the minutes of the June 19, 1984 meeting. Motion by Mayer, second by Angell to approve the minutes of June 19, 1984 as distributed. APIF, motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker introduced a discussion on the merits of a potential rezoning on Oak Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets. The original recommendation included Lot 8 in Block 24 until it was determined that Lot 8 actually is the parking lot for Motor Parts Services. The land use included in these half blocks involves eight residential structures with one or more converted to duplexes an"d' a church that is listed in the National Historic Register. Discussion by the Commission focused upon possible repercussions of moving the Zoning Map away from the long term objectives listed in the Comprehensive Plan. Planner Tooker compared it to a similar action two years ago in which Oak Street between First and Second Streets was rezoned from business to residential use because anticipated commercial use did not materialize. By not amending the Comprehensive Plan, business use in this block would remain the long term objective, whereas existing residential uses could be upgraded and expanded without special consideration by the Planning Commission. Motion by Angell , second by Rotty to initiate an amendment to the Zoning Map by recommending that the City Council hold a public hearing on the possibility of rezoning Lots 9,10,11 and 12 of Block 24 and Lots 1,2,3,4 and 5 of Block 21 of the original plat of Farmington from B-2 to R-2. APIF, motion carried. 4. Planner Tooker reviewed the concept of adding accessory apartments in the older area of Farmington which is predominantly zoned R-Z. The consensus of those present was that such an amendment to the ordinance should be considered if appropriate regulatory wording could be developed which would protect this area of the City from wholesale conversion of single family dwellings to duplexes. 5. Planner Tooker reviewed a recent request to place a double wide(manufactured housing) within Terra Subdivision. The request was denied based upon a policy decision of both the Planning Commission and City Council to limit manufactured housing to the R-4 Mixed Code District. It was suggested that members of the Commission who were not part of the original discussion should receive copies of the official record of a similar request which was processed in 1983. 6. Motion to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~~ ~i& Charles Tooker, Planner f6 ~(;A Approved I I I 37 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR AUGUST 21, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer, Rotty. Absent: None Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of the meeting held on July 17, 1984. Motion by Rotty, second by Angell to approve the minutes of July 17, 1984 as circulated. APIF, motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed the request for a public hearing presented by Robert D. Reeves, employee for Vogel Outdoor Advertising Inc. While ground signs and billboards are permitted uses within the I-I Light Industrial District, the Vogel company believes that the current setback requirements are too rigorous and may actually produce more highway distraction at 50 feet than where they would like to put them at 5 feet from the right of way line. There was considerable discussion about how much distance there is between the existing Schubert sign and County Highway 31. Chairman Hanson indicated that the Commission might be well advised to consider a variance along the Highway 50 frontage if the proposed sign could be placed further away from County 31 than the current requirement of 50 feet. Mr. Reeves offered to get more precise in- formation on the location of the Schubert sign and asked the Commission to schedule a hearing even though some questions were raised by Commission members about justi- fication for a variance. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to hold a public hearing on the requested front yard variance at 7:00 P.M. on September 18, 1984 including instructions directed toward Mr. Reeves to provide information on the distances involved between the proposed sign on County 31. APIF, motion carried. 4. Planner Tooker reviewed the request of Harvey Snyder, agent for Bernard Murphy and Dar-Lin Investments, to consider a subdivision waiver of platting for a lot which conforms substantially to former parcel 14-03600-010-27 in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 36. Member Angell asked if an overview of this area has been considered since access to industrial land is important for future expansion of the economic base of Farmington. Planner Tooker briefly outlined previous planning studies of the industrial land along with City Council reaction to them. It was generally agreed that the land between FEI and Duo Plastics contains enough space for another industrial parcel as well as an access road to the rear. Motion by Hanson, second by Mayer to recommend approval of a subdivision waiver of platting for property owned by Bernard Murphy which conforms with the sketch submitted along with the agenda report. In addition, if this new parcel is utilized for the expansion of Duo Plastics no additional access or drive to Highway 50 shall be permitted. Voting in favor: Hanson, Gerten, Mayer, Rotty. Opposed: Angell. Motion carried. 5. Planner Tooker reviewed the first draft of a potential amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would make it possible to create accessory apartments in all resi- dential zoning districts under carefully worded circumstances. It was noted that the individual who initiated the discussion, Virginia Mohn, was not present. Member Mayer registered concern that the definition of accessory apartments did not limit them to one per principal use. Chairman Hanson suggested that off street parking perhaps should not be limited to rear yards. Mrs. Gale Sprute was recognized by the Chairman. Her comments were focused upon rooming houses and she wondered if the two issues were not somehow related. Planner Tooker said that rooming houses have been addressed in a preliminary draft of the proposed general revision to the Zoning ordinance. The entire document should be ready for discussion in the fall and perhaps accessory apartments could be included in the general revision rather than singled out for a separate hearing. It was the consensus of the Commission to delay a decision on 38 accessory apartments until the entire ordinance is revised. 6. Member Mayer brought up an apparent disregard of the site plan approved as I part of the front yard variance granted to the Dairy Queen on Highway 3. Tooker indicated that the owner had already been notified by the Building Inspector to eliminate parking spaces on the south side of the building. While steps have been taken to eliminate the spaces, Member Mayer said that people still park there, and back out into moving traffic on the street. He suggested the need for a no parking sign and Commission members were in agreement that the Building Inspector should instruct Mr. Fahey to add a no parking sign. 7. Motion to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, \l~ 1\ \\'6\'ti ~~ Charles Tooker J~ Planner C1~ CT/mh I I I I I 39 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten and Rotty. Absent: Member Mayer. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of the meeting held on August 21, 1984. There being none, the Chairman accepted the following: Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to approve the minutes of August 21, 1984 as mailed. APIF, motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing advertised for 7:00 P.M. to discuss a variance requested by Vogel Outdoor Advertising, to place a billboard 5 feet from the south right of way line of Highway 50, immediately west of the County 31 intersection. Robert Reeves of Vogel Outdoor Advertising and Lynn Sheppard of the Homesteader Restaurant made an informal presentation in favor of the variance request. No public comment was received. Chairman Hanson polled those members present for a reaction. He indicated that he would not comment or vote on the request to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Rotty, second by Hanson to grant a 45 foot variance from the front yard setback requirements to allow construction of a billboard 5 feet from the south right of way line of Highway 50. In favor: None. Opposed: Angell, Gerten, Rotty. Abstaining: Hanson. The motion did not pass. 4. Chairman Hanson introduced the re-consideration of a subdivision waiver requested by Dar-Lin Investments to purchase an adjacent 400 by 400 parcel owned by Bernard Murphy, discussed under item 4 in the August 21, 1984 minutes. Harvey Snyder together with Paul Silvernagel of Dar-Lin Investments indicated that the access restriction on Highway 50 included with the August 21st motion will be impossible to follow because of the potential for conflict between employee and loading parking. Discussion between the applicant and the Commission indicated that if a proposed industrial park road actually is installed adjacent to the west of Duo Plastics, one of the Highway 50 access roads could be removed suggesting that truck traffic would be diverted to the site by way of the new street. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to grant a subdivision waiver to Dar Lin Investments on property which is substantially the same as included in former parcel 14-03600-010-27. APIF, motion carried. 5. Chairman Hanson recognized Lonnie Stark who requested a public hearing to discuss a temporary duplex within an existing residence at 1202 Fairview Lane. Mr. Stark was curious about the reasons Farmington has attempted to limit the use of residential property. Chairman Hanson said that a public hearing is required to notify residents of a potential duplex since a property conversion can increase densities and in the long run, also can affect neighborhood property values. Motion by Angell, second by Gerten to establish a public hearing to discuss the creation of 'a duplex at 1202 Fair- view Lane on October 16, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. APIF, motion carried. 6. Chairman Hanson introduced Lyle Schmidtke of Schmidtke Fuels Inc. who requested a public hearing for a Special Exception to add storage capacity to the existing tanks at 112 Spruce Street. The property is zoned B-3 and the new tanks will be surrounded by a cement block dike. Motion by Angell, second by Gerten to establish a public hearing on October 16, 1984 at 7:15 P.M. to discuss additional storage capacity for Schmidtke Fuels Inc at 112 Spruce Street. APIF, motion carried. 40 7. Planner Tooker asked the Commission to consider several special meetings to discuss a revised zoning ordinance for the City of Farmington. It was the consensus I of those present that one extra meeting per month through the end of the year would be a reasonable time framework with the first to commence at 7:00 P.M. on October 2, 1984. 8. Motion to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~~~ Charles Tooker Planner ~ . , I Approved \o,~ ~~ CT/mh I I [) 41 I MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL OCTOBER 2, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker. 2. Chairman Hanson indicated that the reason for the extra meeting and a possible series of extra meetings was to discuss the draft copy of the pro- posed revised zoning ordinance developed by staff. It was the consensus of those present that the draft ordinance should be discussed page by page and that all comments, revisions, additions and deletions should be held until the entire ordinance has been reviewed. Once completed as revised, the Commission would then recommend that the entire draft become the sub- ject of a public hearing leading to adoption. Chapters 1 and 2 were dis- cussed in this manner during the course of the meeting. Dirk Rotty was excused at 8:00 P.M. Another special meeting will be set at the regular meeting of October 16, 1984. 3. Motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. APIF, motion carried. I ~~! Charles Tooker /~ Planner .v / f!\))V~ GlfSi'J \\\9 \~\ \ 0 \ Submitted by, CT/mh I I I I 43 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR OCTOBER 16, 1984 1. Chairman Hanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 18, 1984. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of September 18, 1984 as submitted. APIF, motion carried. He then asked for comments on the minutes of the special meeting held on October 2, 1984. Motion by Rbtty, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of October 2, 1984 as submitted. APIF,motion carried. 3. Chairman Hanson opened the Public Hearing advertised for 7:00 P.M. regarding the request of Lonnie and Deborah Stark to convert 1202 Fairview Lane, described as Lot 9, Block 1, Sunnyside Addition to Farmington, from a single family dwelling to a duplex. He asked Planner Tooker for the staff analysis before opening the meeting to questions and discussion by neighbors in attendance. The thrust of questioning had to do with rights of neighboring property owners when conversions take place. One person in atte~dance suggested that both 610 and 719 Centennial Drive have either been converted or are about to be converted to duplexes. Chairman Hanson said that the Building Inspector will be asked to investigate the sites and the Planner will check the records to determine if any changes in use have been authorized. Most of those in attendance were concerned that if the duplex is permitted, the owner would be able to sell the property at a profit to an absentee landlord and the neighborhood would suffer a long range deterioration as a result. Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Rotty, second by Hanson to approve the Special Exception requested by Lonnie and Deborah Stark to convert a single family dwelling to a duplex at 1202 Fairview Lane subject to the following: a. The use is granted to the Starks only for a maximum period of three years. b. No vehicle access shall be permitted to the rear of the dwelling. c. Off street parking shall be made available to the rental unit. In favor: Gerten, Hanson, Mayer and Rotty. Opposed: Angell. Motion carried. Member Angell said that his vote was determined by his opinion that items Band D in Section 2-4-4 of the City Code had not been satisfied. 4. Chairman Hanson opened the special exception public hearing advertised for 7:15 P.M. at 8:15 P.M. by asking for comments from the audience on the request by Lyle J. Schmidtke. Expansion of an existing bulk fuel storage facility at 112 Spruce Street within a B-3 Heavy Commercial District is the stated purpose of this request. Opposition to the request was expressed by Tom Ryan because of the potential danger to residents of the area. Motion by Gerten, second by Rotty to close the public hearing. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Rotty, second by Gerten to approve the requested special exception to expand an ~xisting bulk fuel storage yard at 112 Spruce Street subject to its meeting the installation requirements of the State Fire Marshal. APIF, motion carried. 44 5. Chairman Hanson asked for a discussion of when the Commission would like I to continue discussing the draft of the revised Zoning Ordinance. It was the consensus of those present for the Commission to hold a second special meeting to discuss the draft Zoning Ordinance at 7:00 P.M. on October 30, 1984. 6. Motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, OI~~L Charles Tooker Planner Approved \ \\ ~~'6~ \ I I 45 I MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL OCTOBER 30, 1984 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hanson at 7:00 P.M. Present: Hanson, Gerten, Mayer. Absent: Angell, Rotty. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Planner Tooker presented a request from Dakota County Lumber to change an existing non-conforming storage garage to a new non-conforming retail use at 100 5th Street. Motion by Gerten, second by Hanson to establish a public hearing on Tuesday, November 20, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. APIF, motion carried. I 3. Chairman Hanson recognized Mrs. Pat Murphy who indicated her interest in protecting residential areas from commercial development. Particular references were focused upon the recently granted dispensation of gasoline from the Tom Thumb situated at the intersection of Fifth and Elm Streets. The Commission members entered into a lengthy discussion about the ways in which residential areas adjoining business uses might be protected. They indicated to Mrs. Murphy that they would take her comments into consideration while preparing a revised draft of the zoning ordinance. 4. Planner Tooker then began a review of Chapter 3 of the proposed draft in- corporating comments and changes offered by the Commission during this discussion. He indicated that his marked up copy of this draft chapter would be mailed to those members unable to attend. 4. Motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. APIF, motion carried. l~ ~/~ Charles Tooker Planner ~ C~~ \. o\'b-\ \\ '0' Submitted by, CT/mh I I I I 47 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR NOVEMBER 20, 1984 1. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Chairman Hanson, Members Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for a discussion of the minutes of October 16th and 30th, 1984. Motion by Gerten, second by Mayer to approve the minutes of October 16, 1984 as presented. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Mayer, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of October 30, 1984 as presented. APIF, motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed a question raised during the regular meeting of October 16, 1984 regarding the most appropriate way for the staff to follow up upon actions by the Planning Commission particularly when time limitations are placed upon either the completion of a Special Exception or for a temporary use. It was the consensus of those present to introduce language into the draft of the Chapter on Administration, soon to be discussed by the Commission, which will help identify the individual re- sponsible for long term enforcement. 4. Planner Tooker introduced the subject of a potential Planned Unit Development for Dakota County Estates Third Addition. The site to be developed contains eighty acres and will incorporate approximately 336 single family manufactured buildings, 24 quad units and 64 apartments in eight separate buildings. The site is planned to include some convenience commercial uses in approximately three separate buildings, a restaurant and a day care center. The day care and commercial uses will front upon County Road 31 but will have access only from streets within the P.U.D. In responding to wishes of the Park Board, the only dedicated open space will be a 10 foot wide bicycle trail adjoining the east side of County Road 31. The cash "in lieu" of open space will be paid to the City for the express purpose of developing the dedicated park in Dakota County Estates and its second addition. Mr. Jack Benedict, developer of Dakota County Estates was asked to amplify the remarks of the Planner. He indicated that his primary interest is the development of a three acre site as the first phase of the project witb completion of residential construction within six to ten years. Planner Tooker said that if the Planning Commission looks favorably on the proposal, Mr. Benedict would then be able to prepare a preliminary development plan for the P.U.D. as well as to prepare a preliminary plat which identifies development phases. Once this has been approved, Mr. Benedict would be encouraged to prepare a final plat for Phase I of Dakota County Estates P.U.D. After further discussion by the Planning Commission, Mr. Benedict was encouraged to proceed with this course of action. He in turn thanked the Commission for its input. 5. Chairman Hanson opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. regarding the request of Dakota County Lumber for a non-conforming use Special Exception to occupy the soon to be vacated Minnesota Department of Transportation Building situated at 100 Fifth Street. Gerald Parrott asked to be recognized since he was the successful bidder on the one year lease offered by MnDOT for use of this building. General dis- cussion followed in an attempt to sort out a situation in which an unsuccessful bidder on the property had scheduled a public hearing, whereas the successful bidder had not. In addition the successful bidder indicated that he would be unable to enter into the lease because the equipment requiring storage needed the same immediately. Waiting for a hearing on another use would take too long. The Commission then directed its atten- tion to the request initiated by Steve Finden of Dakota County Lumber. He was ques- 48 tioned about traffic that might be generated by this business on Fifth Street. He was also questioned about the type of improvements he would put into the building since the proposed lease is limited to one year. Motion by Angell, second by Mayer to close the public hearing. Motion by Angell, second by Gerten to approve I the change in non conforming use requested by Dakota County Lumber subject to its gaining legal access to the property within sixty days of this public hearing. In Favor: Angell, Gerten, Hanson and Mayer. Opposed: None. Abstain: Rotty. Motion carried. Angell suggested that the staff should secure proof of legal access prior to granting an occupancy permit for this use. 6. Planner Tooker presented the request of James L. Pluntz for a Subdivision Waiver to divide his residential lot into two parcels at 20226 Akin Road. Tooker indicated that a variance to the ordinance would be necessary to accomplish the waiver since access to the property will not be paved as required in section 11-6-2 of the City Code. However, the grounds for a variance are specifically limited to physical con- ditions of the site which do not appear to apply in this request. City Administrator Thompson suggested that a more reasonable approach to the subdivision waiver under discussion would be for the City Council to remove the requirement for street paving for streets which serve up to perhaps five lots. The Commission preferred not to discuss amending the ordinance at this time. Motion by Angell, second by Gerten to recommend a variance to allow this subdivision waiver based upon physical conditions in the area which preclude further development and that strict compliance will work an unnecessary hardship on Mr. Pluntz. APIF, motion carried. 7. Planner Tooker introduced the request of Dirk Rotty of 506 Spruce Street for a public hearing to discuss the re-establishment of a duplex at the above address. Motion by Angell, second by Hanson to establish a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on December 18, 1984 to discuss a variance and specjal exception to recreate a duplex I at 506 Spruce Street. In Favor: Angell, Gerten~ Hanson, Mayer. Opposed: None. Abstain: Rotty. Motion carried. 8. The Commission decided by mutual consent to establish a special meeting on / December 4, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. to continue discussion of the revised zoning ordinance draft. 9. Motion to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, a:~fl}'/~_ Charles Tooker Planner c/ \~~ \ ~ \CO \ CT/mh I 49 I MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL DECEMBER 4, 1984 1. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Gerten at 7:00 P.M. Present: Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty. Absent: Hanson. Also Present: Planner Tooker I 2. Planner Tooker asked for questions concerning Chapter 3 from those who were not in attendance during its discussion. Member Angell was curious about the definition of Solar Energy Systems. Tooker agreed to research the Metro- politan Council data on which this reference is based to see if a reasonable definition already exists which could then be inserted into the ordinance. Member Rotty asked about the question mark behind Boarding Houses in the R-2 District. Member Mayer indicated that he had problems with this type of use and believes that it should be discussed by the entire Commission before the Ordinance is forwarded to the City Council. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed Chapter 4 with the members present spending a considerable amount of time comparing Table I with its counterpart in the existing ordinance. It was generally agreed that there would be no need for an entry describing (%) Maximum Coverage. 4. Motion to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, ~~ 14; Approved \;)..H~c\ Charles Tooker Planner CT/mh I I I I 51 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR DECEMBER 18, 1984 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Hanson. Present: Angell, Gerten, Hanson, Mayer, Rotty. Absent: None. Also Present: Planner Tooker 2. Chairman Hanson asked for comments on the minutes of November 20, 1984 and December 4, 1984. Motion by Mayer, second by Angell to approve the minutes of November 20, 1984 as submitted. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Angell, second by Rotty to approve the minutes of December 4, 1984. Angell, Gerten, Mayer and Rotty in Favor. Hanson abstained. Motion carried. 3. Planner Tooker reviewed the application of Dirk Rotty to reinstate a duplex at 506 Spruce Street after Chairman Hanson opened the public hearings for a variance and special exception advertised at 7:00 P.M. and after Mr. Rotty was excused from the Board of Adjustment. The discussion involved a brief summary of the chronology of the duplex which has existed at this address for approximately twenty years. The problem as outlined by Tooker occurred when the property was purchased by Rotty. His discussion with staff suggested erroneously that the property would no longer be utilized as a duplex. In reality the rental portion of this property was vacant for only a few months while the resident landlord was involved in remodeling. The Board questioned if either a variance or special exception were necessary since the loss of use came about through a breakdown of communication. However, it was reasoned that since the City records show that a legal non-conforming use has been abandoned both a variance and special exception will be necessary. Motion by Angell, second by Mayer to close the public hearing. In favor: Angell, Gerten, Hanson and Mayer. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Motion by Angell, second by Gerten to approve an 800 square foot variance in yard requirements for a duplex at 506 Spruce Street based upon previous long term use as a two family dwelling prior to the original zoning ordinance and the apparent miscommunication between the staff and the applicant at the time of the purchase. In favor: Angell, Gerten, Hanson and Mayer. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Motion by Mayer, second by Hanson to grant the requested special exception for a duplex at 506 Spruce Street based upon a demonstration by Mr. Rotty that the requirements of Section 2-4-4 (a-f) have been satisfied. In favor: Angell, Gerten, Hanson and Mayer. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Mr. Rotty rejoined the Board of Adjustment. 4. Planner Tooker introduced a discussion of the recent proposal by William Scarborough to develop, utilizing the planned unit development section of the zoning ordinance, approximately 240 acres largely in Section 24, into a mixed housing residential neighborhood. Emphasis was placed upon proposed collector streets in the Comprehensive Plan which appear to cross within the property. The members present concurred that the north/south collector will be important to Farmington in the future. They were less certain that the east/west collector should follow the alignment of 190th Street. It was suggested that the staff investigate recent thinking of the Dakota County Planning Department with regard to the east/west collector. 5. The Commission resumed discussion of the proposed draft of the Zoning Ordinance. Attention was focused upon the need or lack of need to include boarding houses as a conditional use in the R-2 Medium Density District. The prevailing view of including boarding houses under the conditional use section in order to give the Commission better control was questioned since enforcement of the current ordinance is currently so lax. The Commission decided to leave the draft as it currently is with Boarding Houses as a Conditional Use in the R-2 Medium Density District. 5~ Minutes, Planning Commission, December 18, 1984 / 6. Chairman Hanson recognized this meeting as the last before Donovan Mayer moves on to the City Council. He asked Mr. Mayer to return often to contribute to the discussions even if he no longer is a member. 7. Motion to adjourn at 8:10 P.M. APIF, motion carried. Submitted by, {!Ia.~.j~~ I ~'1>0 Charles Tooker Planner Approved CT/mh I I I