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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-22 CITY OF Meeting Location: FARMINGTONFarmington City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 11, 2022 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (a) Approve Planning Commission Minutes 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Preliminary and Final Plat-Vermillion Valley Development (b) Conditional Use Permit to allow a school within the B-2 (Downtown Business)Zoning District-115 Elm Street 4. DISCUSSION (a) Acknowledgement of Service-John Franceschelli S. ADJOURN CITY OF O 430 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 FARMINGTON © 651-28o-6800 ®IV® ® Farmington MN.gov TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Approve Planning Commission Minutes DATE: January 11, 2022 INTRODUCTION Attached, are the minutes from the December 14, 2021 regular meeting. DISCUSSION NA ACTION REQUESTED Approve the minutes from the December 14, 2021 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description 0 Backup Material December 14, 2021 Regular Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING December 14, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Rotty at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Rotty,Franceschelli,Lehto,Tesky,Windschitl Members Absent: None Staff Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a)Approve Planning Commission Minutes MOTION by Franceschelli,second by Tesky to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of the Planning Commission from November 9,2021.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Conditional Use Permit to Allow For Certain Improvements to be Made at the Farmington High School Chair Rotty opened the public hearing. ISD #192 submitted a conditional use permit to construct improvements at Farmington High School.The property is zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential) and guided as Public/Semi-Public in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.Public schools are conditionally allowed within R-1 and the high school received its initial conditional use permit in 2006. With construction of additional buildings and improvements on the property,a new conditional use permit must be granted.These improvements include the construction of a ticketing and toilet room building,athletic and maintenance storage room building and an expansion to a parking lot.The ticketing and toilet room building will be on the west side of the football stadium and proposed to be 1,457 square feet with an exterior of brick and asphalt shingles.The athletic and maintenance storage room building will be located south of the ticketing and toilet room building near the northwest corner of the high school building and proposed to be 2,939 square feet with an exterior of brick and asphalt shingles. The parking lot expansion will add 167 parking stalls to the parking lot along the northwest of the high school.The parking lot expansion will also be used for marching band practice. City Code outlines six criteria which must be met for approving a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit application meets all six criteria. Dan Miller,Director of Operations for Farmington School District added that they've been working with architecture and engineering consultants to ensure the structures fit,are harmonious and are aesthetically cohesive with the current high school campus.There are no permanent plumbed water facilities near the stadium.This project will add that to the area while creating multi-use and functional spaces.These additions also add better visitor team space and maintenance storage space since things are currently being stored outside. Commissioners thanked the school district for the detailed submission which will add new amenities to the Farmington High School campus.Commissioners asked Mr.Miller about lighting and paint striping within the proposed expansion of the parking lot.Mr.Miller explained the plans for the parking lot expansion with an overlay of football striping and also provided examples of it seen in surrounding communities.Mr.Miller also confirmed that the lighting within the parking lot expansion will coincide with other lights on-site. MOTION by Windschitl,second by Tesky,to close the public hearing.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Tesky,second by Windschitl,to approve the conditional use permit allowing the construction of two proposed buildings and a parking lot contingent upon the finalization of engineering review and submission of any required changes with the building permit application.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 4. DISCUSSION a) Determination If Purchasing of Real Property is Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan The Farmington City Council authorized staff to enter into negotiations for the potential purchase of real property for a future location of a water tower on December 6,2021.The city has identified a location in the northeastern portion of the city within the Fairhill PUD. The identified site is a portion of PID number 140180002040 totaling 7.25 acres. Per State Statute§462.356,subd.2 the Planning Commission must review the purchase of any publicly owned real property within the city and determine if the purchase is consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan.The site is guided low density residential within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential).The water tower is needed to provide additional water storage capacity to serve development in Farmington. The purchase of the site was contemplated with the Fairhill PUD agreement in 2008 and 2011. Commissioners asked questions about location of the site,what is needed for the project to occur and city council plans moving forward for site acquisition. MOTION by Lehto,second by Franceshelli,to adopt Resolution No.R1-21 determining that the potential purchase of land identified within PID number 140180002040 within the city for a new water tower site and other possible public uses is consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. b)Update About The Boards&Commissions Reception A reception for Farmington Boards&Commissions was held on Thursday,December 2 at the Rambling River Center.Representatives from all city Boards&Commissions were present and provided a brief overview of the work completed in 2021.Commissioner Franceschelli provided the Planning Commission overview at the reception. 5. ADJOURN MOTION by Tesky,second by Windschitl to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kalley Swift Community Development Specialist Page 2 CITY OF O 43o Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 FARMINGTON © 651-28o-6800 Ivriu ® Farmington MN.gov TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Preliminary and Final Plat-Vermillion Valley Development DATE: January 11, 2022 INTRODUCTION Application has been made by Stantec on behalf of Adelmann Farm, LLC for Preliminary and Final Plat for the Vermillion Valley Development. DISCUSSION The application is currently not ready to be reviewed by the Planning Commission as additional staff review time is necessary. Due to this, staff is requesting that the public hearing be continued to the February 8, 2022 regular Planning Commission meeting. ACTION REQUESTED Continue the public hearing to the February 8, 2022 regular Planning Commission meeting. CITY OF O 430 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 FARMINGTON © 651-28o-6800 �/AIOIII�I�IYuro� O Farmington MN.gov TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit to allow a school within the B-2 (Downtown Business) Zoning District- 115 Elm Street DATE: January 11, 2022 INTRODUCTION Wellington Management, I nc. is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit[CUP] in order to operate a Charter School within the vacant building located at 115 Elm Street(Farmington City Center). DISCUSSION Great Oaks Academy,which is currently operating out of the Bethel's Rock Church campus located at 6300 212th Street W is proposing to relocate into the vacant grocery store space at the Farmington City Center located at 115 Elm Street. The subject property is currently owned by Amos Financial, LLC and the applicant for the CUP, Wellington Management, I nc., is the contract purchaser of the building along with the existing retail center to the east. Wellington Management, I nc.,would lease the space to Great Oaks Academy if the CUP is approved. The subject property is zoned B-2 (Downtown Business) and a school is listed as a conditional use. Great Oaks Academy is a tuition-free, classical charter school built on the pillars of Rigor, Literature, Wonder, and Virtue. The school's mission is to provide students with a classical, liberal arts education that is rigorous, literature-rich,wonderous, and virtuous. The vision is to graduate young adults who: • Are fully prepared for the rigors of college and career • Value truth, beauty, and goodness • Possess a lifelong passion for learning • Are active participants in their communities • Recognize the value of their contributions According to the school's 2020-2021 Annual Report,the actual enrollment of the school for 2020-2021 school year was 90 students in kindergarten through grade 4. Representatives from Great Oaks Academy did indicate that there are 192 students in this years class. The school projects enrollment to increase to 384 students by the 2025-2026 school year. This would also include adding additional grade levels with the intent to become a K-12 school in the future. The 2020-2021 Annual Report also indicated that the school had a staff of 28 people. Attached, is a preliminary plan that provides a proposed layout of the school within the existing building. This plan shows 18 classrooms along the outer perimeter of the building with a cafeteria, kitchen, administration office, and library in the center of the building. This plan also identifies future expansion areas on the north end of the building as well. The applicant is proposing to have a 13,281 square foot fenced in playground area on the southside of the building. This would remove some of the on-site parking area that currently exists to the south of the building. I n total 19 parking stalls would be eliminated if the playground is installed as shown. The plan does not identify the type or height of fencing that is proposed for the playground area. The location of the fence as proposed would extend almost entirely to the sidewalk that is located within the right-of-way of Elm Street and would be adjacent to the site access that comes from Elm Street. The fencing must not obstruct any sightlines for vehicles entering or leaving the site at the Elm Street location. Bollards must be installed along the west, south and east sides of the fenced in playground area. A condition of approval will be for the applicant to provide a more detailed plan for the playground area that provides information regarding fencing type and height as well as shows the location of protective bollards around the outside of the fencing. City code requires one parking stall be provided for each classroom plus one parking stall per every 30 students. The use as proposed (school)would require 24 off-street parking stalls. The property currently has 266 off-street parking stalls within its boundary(this number does include the 19 stalls that would be removed for the playground area mentioned above). The parking on site exceeds the requirements for both the proposed school and the retail center. With the above being said, please note,that being the site is zoned B-2 (Downtown Business) it is exempt from the parking standards per code. Bus drop-off and pick-up for the school would be on the east side of the building near the front entrance. Buses would enter the site from 1st Street on the northern end of the site and exit the site from the Elm Street access. Six parking spaces are identified towards the northern end of the building as parent drop- off and pick-up. A condition of approval will be that the applicant complete a traffic study and provide the study and its recommendations to the City. Conditional Use Permit As outlined in City Code, a conditional use shall be approved if it is found to meet the following criteria: 1. The proposed use conforms to the district permitted and conditional use provisions and all general regulations of this title. The use is listed as a Conditional Use within the B-2 (Downtown Business) district. 2. The proposed use shall not involve any element or cause any conditions that may be dangerous, injurious or noxious to any other property or person and shall comply with the performance standards listed below. The proposed use will not create any condition listed above. 3. The proposed use shall be constructed, designed, sited, oriented and landscaped to produce harmonious relationship of buildings and grounds to adjacent buildings and properties. The use will occupy an existing building. The applicant must supply the City with a detailed plan for the playground area to ensure the above criteria is met. 4. The proposed use shall produce a total visual impression and environment which is consistent with the environments of the neighborhood. The project meets these requirements. 5. The proposed use shall organize vehicular access and parking to minimize traffic congestion in the neighborhood. The use will utilize existing site accesses along with existing parking areas. A traffic study must be completed and submitted to the City upon completion. 6. The proposed use shall preserve the objectives of this title and shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The use is listed as a conditional use within the B-2 zoning code and is consistent with the comprehensive plan. ACTION REQUESTED Approve the Conditional Use Permit allowing a school to occupy the existing building located at 115 Elm Street contingent upon the following: 1. The submission and approval of all building and fire permits as deemed necessary to establish the use. 2. The completion and submission of a traffic study to the City for the proposed use at this location. 3. A detailed plan for the playground area must be submitted to the Zoning Officer for review and approval. The plan must detail use of the area,fence height materials, location of bollards around the perimeter of the fence, and any lighting that might be added for this area. 4. Sign permit shall be submitted and approved for any exterior signage to be placed on the building or site. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description D Backup Material Application D Backup Material Alta Survey D Backup Material Preliminary Plan i DEC 10 2021 i CITYOF t� 430 Third SL,Farmington,MN 6$0,14 FARMINGTON � 651"2806©00 - ® FarmingtonMN_gov I CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Applicant: wellington Management,Inc. Telephone: 661-282-9844 Fax: 651-292-0072 i Address: 1625 Energy Park Drive,Ste.100 St.Paul MN 55108 Street City State Zip Code Owner: Amos Financial LLC Telephone: (647)433-2600 pax: (847)433-2606 Address: 3330 Skokie Valley Road,Suite 201 Highland Park IL 60035 Street City State Zip Code Premises Involved: 116 trim Street i Lot 3,Block i Farmington City Center Second Addition Address/Legal Description(lot,block,plat name,section,township,range) Current Zoning District B-2(Downtown Business) Current Land Use Shopping center Specific Nature of Request: Operation of a Charter School i SUBMITTAL RE UIREMEN roof of Ownership P—Ay6 Copies of Site Plan Application Fee Abstract/Residential List(required 350' from subject property) ✓Boundary/Lot Survey ✓Ton-ens(Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title Required) Pro �tzr nature of O n r ate Sire of Applicant Date dt+n ,.Te n Gt�rol` sSasloa ( sey s Request Submitted to Planning staff on For office use only Public Hearing Set for: Advertised in Local Newspaper: Planning Commission Action: Approved Denied Fee Paid City Council Action(if necessary): Approved Denied $250—City of Farmington Comments: I i Conditions Set: i i DRAFTED BY; Planning division: Date: City ofFumlogion 9/10/2019 Fwm'sYton,MN O ii � � KW o �z � 5x4 ca 4 c $ � O e r U o Z O_ IJ 2 W 1 1 _ t 1 /I I i 1 1 i ; I 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 , I i ' I � j I 1 j 1 i I I I i I I 1 1 � 1 I I j I 1 l_1 i tl 1 1 1 1 r 1 I Y 1 UU 1 m � _ I 1 i I ' 1 a I 1 I 1 ' i I t 1 I ' 1 1 I ' I I I I I � I �• 1 � I � L37tlLS 1Sl t � an S1pQT Fm_L I I L O�U jDj gX-o I ! I ` 111111U Ad _ JALFI TFITU l I ; 49 ............ 1%0 PRELIMINARY PLANNING CHARTER SCHOOL =)t c ° T FARMINGTON,MN h}, g.t CITY OF O 430 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 FARMINGTON © 651-28o-6800 Farmington MN.gov TO: Planning Commission FROM: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Acknowledgement of Service-John Franceschelli DATE: January 11, 2022 INTRODUCTION January 11, 2022 will be the last Planning Commission meeting for commissioner John Franceschelli. DISCUSSION Mr. Franceschelli has been a valued member of the Planning Commission since 2010. Staff would like to thank Mr. Franceschelli for his time and dedication over the last twelve years and wish him well on his future endeavors. ACTION REQUESTED Acknowledge Mr. Franceschelli for his time serving on the Planning Commission.