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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-22 CITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 10, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Rotty at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Rotty,Lehto,McAbee,Windschitl Members Absent: Tesky Staff Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a)Approve Planning Commission Minutes MOTION by Windschitl,second by McAbee to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of the Planning Commission from April 12,2022.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Rotty opened all three public hearings.Item b) Rezone Property From R-4(High Density Residential)to B-3 (General Business) - 100 5th Street will be reviewed before item a) Urban Chicken Permit-Jessica Mastey(5447 188th Street W). b) Rezone Property From R-4(High Density Residential)to B-3 (General Business) - 100 5th Street Dakota County Lumber is looking to expand their footprint operations within downtown Farmington and currently has the land at 100 Fifth Street under contract for purchase. In order for Dakota County Lumber to successfully expand into this property as a supply yard it must be rezoned from R-4 (High Density Residential)to B-3 (General Business).The rezoning of this property will also require an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. City staff is currently working on starting a review process for looking at specific corridors in Farmington which will update and amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan as appropriate. This 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment would occur at that time. Commissioner Winschitl thinks this would be a good use for the property and good for the city.Commissioner Lehto and McAbee did not have questions.Sunny Bowman, Owner/President of Dakota County Lumber,spoke about the business plans for the expansion and additional planned improvements to the site. MOTION by Windschid,second by McAbee to close the public hearing.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.MOTION by Lehto,second by McAbee to recommend approval of rezoning the property at 100 Fifth Street from R-4 (High Density Residential)to B-3 (General Business) and forward that recommendation to the City Council.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. a)Urban Chicken Permit-Jessica Mastey(5447188th Street W) Jessica Mastey has applied for an Urban Chicken Permit for the keeping of three hen chickens on the property located at 5447 188th Street W.The coop and run are existing structures that are being brought from the applicant's previous property.The proposed run exceeds the maximum allowable area by 40 square feet and exceeds the overall height by 6 inches.The run will have to be modified to meet these standards if the permit is approved. Planning Commission Minutes Pagel of 4 Regular Meeting May 10,2022 The coop and run are proposed to be located in the northwest portion of the lot and meets the setback and lot coverage requirements.Section 10-6-29(k)6 states that any chicken coop or run must be screened from view with a solid fence or landscape buffer with a minimum height of 4 feet.The property is not currently fenced.The applicant has indicated that no additional perimeter fencing will be added with the coop and run.Staff believes there is adequate natural/landscaped screening along the perimeter of the backyard and additional screening is not necessary. Commissioner Lehto asked if city staff has been in contact with the applicant to ensure they are aware of the corrections which would need to occur if the Urban Chicken Permit is approved.Planning Manager Wippler stated that they are aware and will have to make the modification.Commissioner McAbee stated that she would like to make sure that the landscaping buffer stays in good condition since additional property fencing is not be added. Planning Manager Wippler stated that yearly inspections occur with the renewal permit so city staff will make sure it remains in good condition.Commissioner Windschitl asked if the neighbors have been informed that Ms.Mastey would like to add chickens to her property. Planning Manager Wippler stated that all adjacent neighbors are notified of the public hearing. MOTION by Windschitl,second by Lehto to close the public hearing.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.MOTION by McAbee,second by Windschitl to approve the Urban Chicken Permit at 5447 188th Street W subject to three conditions which are a renewal permit must be applied for and administratively approved every year,the run must be modified to follow City Code,and all other requirements specified in City Code Section 10-6-29 shall be abided by.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. c)Text Amendment to Section 10-6-18 as it Relates to Shoreland Management Regulations Staff is still in process of reviewing and making changes to the Shoreland Management Regulations within City Code,specifically Section 10-6-18.Due to needing additional review time,staff is requesting that this item be continued to the June Regular meeting. MOTION by Windschitl,second by Lehto to continue the public hearing to the Planning Commission Regular Meeting on June 14, 2022.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 4. DISCUSSION a) Great Oaks Academy Addition Final Plat The applicant reached out to Planning Manager Tony Wippler and requested that this item is tabled by the Planning Commission until their Regular Meeting on June 14,2022.The property owners are still working through the plat with the comments that came out of the Dakota County Plat Commission.The property is adjacent to County Road 50 (Elm Street) and is therefore subject to the Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance.The Dakota County Plat Commission met on April 27,2022,and approved the plat with the condition that a right turn lane be installed in the existing right-of-way of Elm Street due to the redevelopment of the site. MOTION by McAbee,second by Windschitl to table the final plat for the Great Oaks Academy Addition to the Planning Commission Regular Meeting on June 14,2022.APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 4 Regular Meeting May 10,2022 b)Vermillion Commons Final Plat and Planned Unit Development Vermillion Commons is located at the northwest intersection of 220th Street W and Denmark Avenue,directly west of Boeckman Middle School.The developer,Lennar,has recently submitted the 1st Addition Final Plat for review by the Planning Commission and City Council.The developer is proposing 76 townhome units in this first phase of development.Vermillion Commons is a private townhome development that will be developed as a Planned Unit Development in large part due to the use of private streets. Additionally,a deviation that will be addressed through the PUD is the side setback requirement for corner lots.Code requires a 25-foot side yard setback on a corner lot and a 15-foot setback is being proposed with this development. In addition to the 76 townhome lots,the final plat consists of 19 outlots.Outlot A consists of a mixture of future development,floodplain and open space as well as easements for four natural gas pipelines.Outlot B will contain a stormwater facility.Outlot J consists of the private roads within the first phase.All remaining outlots consist of common areas around the townhome lots. Access to the site is provided off of Denmark Avenue and 220th Street W,via the extensions of 218th Street W and Denton Avenue.The private streets which will be constructed in Outlot J are measured 27 feet in width with curb and gutter.Eight-foot-wide bituminous trails will be constructed along Denmark Avenue and 220th Street W.Additionally,five- foot-wide sidewalks will be installed on the south side of 218th Street W and on the west side of Denton Avenue.The developer is proposing 27 off-street parking spaces within the first phase.Additionally,the proposed two-story townhomes consist of two-car garages and space for two cars parked in the driveway of each unit. The Engineering Department has reviewed the Vermillion Commons final plat and recommend approval upon satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for grading and utilities as well as the applicant entering into a Development Contract with the city and all security fees and costs paid. Chair Rotty welcomed Lennar representative Melissa Duce to speak about Vermillion Commons. Ms.Duce gave additional information about the townhomes which are planned to be developed.There will be row townhomes and townhomes built back to back.The row townhomes are 25 feet wide,three bedrooms,two and a half or three bathrooms,two car garages,and the square footage ranges from 1,719-1,831.The base price range is$364,990. The back to back townhomes are 32 feet wide,three bedrooms,three bathrooms,two car garages,and the square footage ranges from 1,769-1,800.The base price at$333,990. Regarding timeline for this development,grading authorization has already begun.The next step is adding in streets and utilities along with a model home as soon as they can. People would be able to move in the fall of 2023. Mr.Mike Kiser, 811 Second Street,also owns a home on 220th Street W. Mr.Kiser inquired about the extension of city sewer and water utilities rather than staying on well and septic. Planning Manager Wippler explained that utilities are not being installed in 220th Street W for this development.They are coming in off of Denmark Avenue and the property owners along 220th Street W should have a conversation with Lennar about a potential utility expansion from inside the development site to their property. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 4 Regular Meeting May 10,2022 Commissioner McAbee didn't have any questions.Commissioner Windschitl asked for clarification on where the 27 off-street parking spaces are.These areas are shown on the construction plans and not on the plat.Ms.Duce from Lennar clarified where on the plat the parking areas will be.Parking will not be allowed on the private streets and only allowed in designated parking areas,driveways and garages.Commissioner Lehto asked about the two different types of townhome configurations.There will be 46 units of rowhome townhomes and 30 units of back to back townhomes.Chair Rotty asked about the outlots outlined as common ground.Ms.Duce said this area will be grass and open space.With this development,eight-foot-wide bituminous trails will be installed within the right-of-way of Denmark Avenue.Boeckman Middle School is about to have a Safe Routes To School study. This program is through MNDOT and looks at how students and children get to and from school.The study would look at road crossing with this trail on Denmark Avenue. Chair Rotty inquired about the PUD and setbacks being addressed since the Planning Commission has not be involved in the PUD process.Planning Manager Wippler stated that will be with the City Council who reviews and approves the PUD agreement which would include the deviation from 25-foot setbacks to 15-foot setbacks and the use of private streets.City staff will be the ones with the recommendation to the City Council regarding the PUD,not the Planning Commission.Commissioner Windschitl asked about the open area on the southeast area of the plat.That space is a designated for turn around for garbage trucks and other service vehicles. MOTION by Windschitl,second by Lehto to recommend approval of the Vermillion Commons final plat and PUD with four contingencies and forward that recommendation to the City Council.The four contingencies are that the plat should be revised to show ten-foot- wide drainage and utility easements around the perimeter of Outlot B;The satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for grading and utilities;a Development Contract between the applicant and City of Farmington shall be executed and security fees and costs shall be paid.The submission of all other documents required under the Development Contract shall be required;and there shall be an execution of a Planned Unit Development Agreement.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 5. ADJOURN MOTION by Lehto,second by McAbee to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kalley Swift Community Development Specialist Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 4 Regular Meeting May 10,2022