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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-22 CITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 12, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Rotty at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Rotty,Lehto,Tesky,Windschitl Members Absent: McAbee Staff Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager 2. APPROVAL OFMINUTES a)Approve Planning Commission Minutes MOTION by Tesky,second by Lehto to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of the Planning Commission from June 14, 2022.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Rotty opened both public hearings. a) Conditional Use Permit To Allow The Conversion of a Building Into A Mixed-Use Building-306-312 Oak Street Holly Hewitt,owner of the property 306-312 Oak Street,has requested a conditional use permit to convert the existing building into a mixed-use building. The property is zoned B-2 (Downtown Business).The applicant is proposing to construct an 19'x 45'addition to the rear of the existing building.This addition will consist of a garage and second story apartment.Additionally,the applicant is proposing a second story addition above the existing building which will be utilized for additional dance instruction and event space along with continuation of the apartment.The applicant has indicated that the height of the building will be 43 feet upon completion of the improvements. The proposed addition and expansion of the property meets the zoning requirements and the design standards outlined within the Downtown Commercial Overlay District. A conditional use shall be approved if it is found to meet six criteria as outlined in City Code. The application meets all six criteria. Commissioner Tesky asked Ms.Hewitt about ADA accommodations for the additional space on the second floor.Ms.Hewitt plans ADA compliance as well as review with a structural engineer.Commissioner Windschitl inquired about potential parking issues.No issues should occur as outlined by Ms.Hewitt and Planning Manager Wippler.Commissioner Lehto had no questions or concerns.Chair Rotty acknowledged the potential parking issue being solved with the Rambling River Center parking lot immediately north of the property. Ms.Hewitt outlined that her next steps are to submit for permits and she would like to start the project this summer. MOTION by Windschitl,second by Tesky to close the public hearing.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.MOTION by Lehto,second by Windschitl to approve the conditional use permit contingent up the applicant obtaining all necessary building and fire permits required for the proposed expansion.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Planning Commission Minutes Pagel of 2 Regular Meeting July 12,2022 b)Final Plat and PUD Amendment—Vita Attiva 31rd Addition CC Vita Attiva,LLC has submitted application for final plat for Vita Attiva at South Creek Third Addition.The final plat consists of 43 single-family lots and 16 multi-family townhome lots and is located directly west of the First Addition that was platted in 2021. The 43 single-family lots and 16 multi-family townhome lots are part of the 189 overall lots/units that were proposed with the preliminary plat.Lot sizes vary within the final plat from 1,907 square feet(townhome lot)up to 7,266 square feet(single-family lot).The final plat also contains 4 outlots (A-D). 216th Street W and 217th Street W will be extended to the west as part of this phase. Temporary turnarounds will be provided at the ends of both 216th and 217th Streets. The city entered into a Planned Unit Development [PUD]Agreement with the developer on August 16, 2021 as part of the overall development plan for Vita Attiva at South Creek.The PUD Agreement needs to be amended at this time to allow an increase in building coverage from 35%to 51%due to the reduced size of the single-family lots. The Engineering Department has reviewed the final plat and recommends approval upon satisfaction of all comments for grading and utilities as well as the applicant entering into a Development Contract with the city and all security fees and costs paid. The developer outlined the future plans for Vita Attiva and their work on the Pilot Knob Road extension next year.Commissioner Windschitl had no questions.Commissioner Lehto inquired about the amenity building.The developer outlined that the building will be constructed first and the additional amenities will be added later this year and next year. Commissioner Tesky had no questions. MOTION by Windschitl,second by Tesky to close the public hearing.APIF,MOTION CARRIED.MOTION by Windschitl,second by Lehto to recommend approval of Vita Attiva at South Creek Third Addition final plat contingent upon the satisfaction of all engineering comments,the applicant entering into a development contract with security fees and costs paid,and increasing the allowed building coverage for single family lots from 35%to 51% and forward that recommendation to the City Council.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 4. ADJOURN MOTION by Windschid,second by Tesky to adjourn at 7:21 p.m.APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kalley Swift Community Development Specialist Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2 Regular Meeting July 12,2022