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City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
August 11, 2009
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 . CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) July 14, 2009 Regular Meeting
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Variance(s) request to encroach into side yard setback
Applicant: Mike 8: Peggy Vought
716 4th Street
Farmington, MN 55024
b) Variance(s) request to split property into 1 acres sites
Applicant: Doug Malszycki
19585 Flagstaff Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
c) Ordinance Establishing Downtown Commercial Overlay District (DC) Design Standards
Applicant: City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
d) Ordinance amending Section 10-6-3 (B) 1 subd. (t )of the City Code concerning A-Frame Sign
Applicant: City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
e) Ordinance amending Section 10-6-20 of the City Code concerning Industrial Park Design Standards
Applicant: City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
f) Ordinance Amendment to Title 6, Chapter 7, Section 1 of the City Code regarding Weeds
Applicant: City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
4. DISCUSSION
a) Vermillion River Crossings Senior Housing - Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) - Sketch
Plan
b) Variance from Minimum Front Yard Setback Requirement in the R-2 Zoning District
Applicant: Thomas Weber
809 7th Street
Farmington, MN 55024
5. ADJOURN
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800. Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
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Planning Commission
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SUBJECT:
Variance from Minimum Side Yard Setback Requirement in the R-D Zoning District
Mike & Peggy Vought -716 4th Street
DATE:
August 11, 2009
INTRODUCTION
The applicant's, Mike and Peggy Vought, are seeking a five-foot variance (zero setback) to construct a deck
within the minimum 5-foot side yard setback in the R-D zoning district.
Planning Division Review
Applicant:
Mike & Peggy Vought
716 4th Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Location of Property:
1. Application (Ex. A)
2. Site Plan (Ex. B)
3. Applicant's Deck Plan (Ex. C)
716 4th Street
Attachments:
Legal Description:
Lot 19, Block 35 M. Moes' Addition
Lot Area:
0.24 acres (10,454 square feet~)
House Area:
1,564 square feet (foundation size, including attached garage)
Surrounding Land Uses:
The subject property is entirely surrounded by single-family dwellings.
Existing Zoning:
R-D, Downtown Residential
Comprehensive Plan:
Low Medium Density
DISCUSSION
The applicant's, Mike and Peggy Vought, have submitted a variance application to encroach 5 feet into the
required 5-foot side yard setback in the R-D zoning district.
The applicants are proposing to construct a 6' x 15' (90 square feet) deck onto the north side of their home.
The proposed deck is to replace a previously existing deck that was recently removed. The new deck is
proposed to be no wider (6') but approximately eight (8') feet longer than the one that preceded it. It should be
noted that the City has no record of any building permit being applied for or approved for the demolished deck,
which was constructed prior to the applicant taking ownership of the property in 1993.
The home was constructed in 1970 with a patio door installed on the northern side of the home on the second
floor. The applicant's would like to continue to be able to utilize this door. It is estimated that the home is
setback six to seven feet from the northern property line, however, without having a survey prepared the exact
distance to the property line is not known. It will be the recommendation of planning staff that if the variance is
granted by the Commission that the applicant have a survey prepared to know exactly where the property line is
located. This will ensure that an encroachment does not occur with the property adjacent to the north when the
proposed deck is built.
The property was platted in 1897, therefore, there are no drainage and utility easements dedicated along the lot
lines.
The following requirements need to be justified to allow the 5-foot variance:
1. Because the particular surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the
specified parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the regulations of this title would cause undue
hardship. Economic consideration alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the
property exists under the terms ofthis title.
The home was constructed in 1970 with a patio door located on the secondfloor of the north side of the
home. A deck was present in the location of the proposed deck when the property was purchased in
1993. The proposed deck will not extend any further into the required setback than the original deck
did.
2. The conditions upon which a variance is based are unique to the parcel of land for which the variance is
sought and are not applicable, generally, to other properties within the same zoning classification.
Again, the home was constructed in 1970 with a patio door located on the second floor of the north side
of the home. The proposed deck, though larger but not wider, is essentially replacing a deck that had
been in that locationfor close to 30 years.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this title and has not been created by any persons
presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
The applicant was not associated with the original construction of the home or the original deck.
4. The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality or be injurious to other
property in the vicinity in which the parcel of land is located or substantially diminish property values.
The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The applicant is
merely replacing an existing (albeit nonconforming) deck with a new one. The landscape and view shed
will not be substantially changed from what was historically on site.
5. The proposed variance will not substantially increase congestion of the public streets, or increase the
danger of fire, or be detrimental to the public welfare or public safety.
The variance will not substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger
of fire, or be detrimental to the public welfare or public safety.
6. The requested variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the hardship.
This is the minimum action necessary to eliminate the hardship.
ACTION REOUESTED
Staff recommends approval of the 5-foot variance into the side yard setback at 716 4th Street subject to the
following contingencies:
1. Submitting to the Planning Division a property survey prepared by a licensed surveyor in the State of
Minnesota, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2. Obtaining all necessary building permits necessary for the construction of the deck.
Respectfully submitted,
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651.463.7111. Fax 651.463.2591
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SUBJECT: Variance(s) request to split property into two 1 acre sites - Malszycki 19585
Flagstaff Avenue
DATE: August 11,2009
INTRODUCTION
The applicant, Doug Malszycki, is seeking a variance from the minimum lot size requirement in
the Agricultural Zoning District (A-I) to subdivide an existing lO-acre parcel to create two (2)
buildable parcels consisting of approximately one (1) acre each. The remaining eight (8) acres
would contain the existing home (Exhibit A & B). The minimum lot size in the A-I zoning
district is 40 acres. According to the applicant, the purpose of the subdivision is to allow the
construction of two single family houses for the applicant's sons on each of the new one-acre
parcels.
PLANNING DIVISION REVIEW
Applicant:
Doug Malszycki
19585 Flagstaff Avenue
Farmington, MN 55024
Property Location:
19585 Flagstaff Avenue
Existing Lot Size:
10 acres
Proposed Lots after
Subdivision:
2 one-acre lots and 1 eight-acre lot
Existing Zoning:
A-I (Agriculture District)
2030 Comprehensive Plan:
Agricultural
Existing Land Use:
Single Family Dwelling and Agricultural Uses
Surrounding Land Uses:
Agricultural Uses
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission denied this request in 2004 because the Commissioners felt that the
"timing" of this variance was premature because this area was awaiting the construction of the
new high school (Exhibit C). Therefore, the Commission felt that there would be a "stronger
push" towards new residential development in this area after the high school was completed and
if the applicant waited, reclassification and a new zoning designation for more density would
allow the split of this property naturally. However, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan shows this
area remaining as an agricultural use. Additionally, the Planning Commission has granted six (6)
variances from the minimum lot size requirement in the A-I zoning district since the Code was
amended in 2002 (Exhibit D). The following is a list of those properties:
Pat Donnelly 10-10-06 (5 ac.) Approved
ISD #192 10-10-06 (18.4 ac.) Approved
Malszycki 12-14-04 (Two 1 ac.) Denied
Terry Donnelly 6-10-03 (5 ac.) Approved
Kindseth 2-11-03 (1.42 and 1.69 ac.) Approved
Ben Ward 1-14-03 (4.71 ac.) Approved
Bob Donnelly 12-10-02 (30 ac.) Approved
Staff is suggesting that upon approval of the variance, that access from the two 1 acre parcels be
combined into one access to reduce the amount of accesses onto Flagstaff Avenue.
Nonconforming Parcel
The minimum lot size requirement for properties within the A-I District was amended in May of
2002. The previous minimum lot area requirement was one (1) acre and was changed to 40 acres.
The applicant is requesting to split 10 acres, which requires a variance to the lot standards in the
A-I Zoning District.
The Board of Adjustment may vary the regulations of this Title if the following requirements are
met:
1. Because the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography,
or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the
regulations of this Title would cause undue hardship. Economic consideration alone
shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under
the terms of this Title.
The City Code was amended in May of 2002 to increase the minimum lot area
requiredfor properties in the A-I Districtfrom one (1) acre to 40 acres. If the Code
amendment had not occurred, the applicants could proceed with a plat and be in
complete compliance with the Zoning Code. The amendment to the code, therefore,
may have caused undue hardship to the applicant.
2. The conditions upon which a variance is based are unique to the parcel of land for
which the variance is sought and are not applicable, generally, to other properties
within the same zoning classification.
When the City Code was amended to increase the minimum lot size in the A-I
District, several properties became nonconforming. The majority of properties in the
A-I District;, however do comply with the minimum lot size thus creating a similar
situation to the applicants for only a minority of property owners in the A-I District.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this Title and has not been created by
any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
The hardship, if determined by the Planning Commission to exist, was not created by
the applicants or any other person having an interest in the property.
4. The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality or be
injurious to other property in the vicinity in which the parcel of land is located or
substantially diminish property values.
Granting the variance to create two I-acre parcels would not alter the character of
the area or have a negative impact on other property in the vicinity.
5. The proposed variance will not substantially increase the congestion of the public
streets, or increase the danger of fire, or be detrimental to the public welfare or public
safety.
The proposed variance would not result in any of the above mentioned adverse
effects.
6. The requested variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the hardship.
The Planning Commission must determine whether granting a variance to create two
one-acre parcels is the minimum variance that would eliminate the potential
hardship.
ACTION REOUESTED
Recommend approval of the variance to allow the creation of two 1 acre lots on the property at
19585 Flagstaff Avenue with the following condition;
1. A combined driveway access is required from the two 1 acre properties in order to reduce the
number of accesses on Flagstaff Avenue.
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December 14,2004
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neighborhood because of the people.
Chair Rotty agreed it is a very peaceful and nice neighborhood. Working a few
hours a week will add some traffic and safety is always a concern. Property
valuation usually comes up in these situations. He agreed with the Commission
that as long as reasonable conditions were set that meet the intentions of the code,
he would support it. Ms. Miller stated there are people in the neighborhood that
do scrapbook sales, Tupperware parties, and there are five daycares on the way to
her house that have signs in their yard and that would have more traffic than her
business would generate.
MOTION by Johnson, second by Barker to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Johnson, second by Larson to approve the
conditional use permit with the condition the hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., two days
a week, ten hours per week, one chair. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b)
Variance from the Minimum Lot Size Requirement in the A-I Zoning
District
Applicant: Doug Malszycki, 19585 Flagstaff Avenue
The property consists of 10 acres on Flagstaff Avenue at the intersection of I95th
Street. In the A-I district the minimum lot size is 40 acres. The comprehensive
plan designates the area as urban reserve. This request is to allow a subdivision
of the property to add two lots just over one acre for the purpose of constructing
two single family homes. The property would stay in the family. Variances have
to comply with six criteria. One of the criteria is that there be a hardship. Staff
does not feel there is a hardship and this parcel is not unique to the area. There
are several non-confotming parcels in the area Staff recommended denial of the
variance because it does not meet the six criteria.
Mr. Doug Malszycki, 19585 Flagstaff Avenue, stated he believed there will be a
high school built to the south of them and city sewer and water will be run
through there. They felt this was a good time to get the land platted so they are
able to stub into it. The lots are for his sons.
Commissioner Barker asked if even one criteria is not met, do they have to deny
it. Staff replied yes, all of the criteria need to be met. Some are met, but the main
one is that there is not a hardship. Commissioner Johnson stated he was not for
this and he did not see the hardship. Commissioner Larson agreed and he could
not come up with a hardship. Chair Rotty stated this is a matter of timing. Four
years ago when the comprehensive plan was developed there was a strong desire
to keep this area rural. If the high school is built there, there would be a stronger
push for other things to happen. Until that is certain, the Commission could not
allow lot splits that would go against the comprehensive plan and the zoning
ordinance. A year from now, things may be different. He agreed with the rest of
the Commission.
MOTION by Barker, second by Johnson to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Larson, second by Johnson to deny the
variance request. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Chair Rotty directed staff to
Planning Commission Minutes
December 14,2004
Page 5
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provide findings of fact for approval at the next meeting.
c)
Variance to the Protected Areas Ordinance in Section 11-4-8 Concerning
Steep Slopes - Charleswood Northeast
Applicant: Centex Homes
Charleswood Northeast Preliminary Plat
Applicant: Centex Homes
19Sth Street is to the north and Pilot Knob Road is to the east of this development.
Centex Homes is proposing 43 single-family homes just to the east of the existing
single family. They will be 56 ft. wide lots as was approved under a PUD. There
will be a cul-de-sac on the southern end of the property. The remainder of the
property will be multi-family, 108 units. There will be an access from 195th
Street. There will also be a full intersection at 19th Street and Pilot Knob Road.
The roads in the multi-family area will be 22 ft. wide. Homes beyond the 150 ft.
access will have a sprinkler system. The code does not allow development of
wetlands or ponds with more than a 20% slope. The developer is requesting a
variance to provide a roadway. fustead of the cul-de-sac coming off of Pilot
Knob Road, it will now be connected internally. There is a large stand of trees
that will remain. The developer will install trails that will connect with existing
trails. A trail will be installed behind the cul-de-sac to provide a distinction
between the back of the lot and the wetland buffer. There are also some
engineering details that need to be resolved. A 10 ft. easement is required for a
sanitary sewer. Conditions to the variance include:
d)
The plat needs to include turnarounds, which has been resolved.
22 ft. wide roadways need to be signed no parking.
The trail in Outlot H needs to be up against the cul-de-sac.
Outlot H should not encroach into lot 11.
The preliminary plat needs to meet the requirement in the December 9, 2004 letter
from the Park and Recreation Director.
The plat is contingent on the approval of the construction plans for grading, storm
water and utilities.
Mr. Matt Anfang, Centex Homes, thanked the Planning Commission for moving
the PUD forward. They met with the Dakota County Plat Commission trying to
make the right-in, right-out on Pilot Knob work and how they can go through the
steep slope area. They offered to take out one of the lots and place the parking lot
in an area that would not impact the steep slope. They will try to save as many
trees as possible. They agreed with the sprinkling of the buildings. Mr. Anfang
stated Fire Marshal Powers returned phone calls quickly and they have everything
resolved. Mr. Anfang stated some residents requested the outlot area be seeded to
create a buffer. He stated the City will handle seeding the outlot. Regarding the
depths of the lots along Pilot Knob Road, the lots would have a 25 ft. setback to
the house, a 60 ft. building pad, so the depths of the lots along Pilot KD.ob would
be 149 ft, 169 ft, 171 ft. and 136 ft. They will try to move the cul-de-sac more
towards Pilot Knob.
Commissioner Larson asked what kind of trees will be taken out of the steep slope
area and how many. City Planner Smick replied there has not been a tree survey
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Establishing Downtown Commercial District Overlay Design
Standards
DATE:
August 11, 2009
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
Staff is proposing the attached ordinance defining the requirements for the Downtown
Commercial Overlay District's (DC) design standards as mapped on Exhibit A. The design
standards pertain to commercial buildings that are new, renovated, or added to an existing
commercial building in the DC zoning district (Ex. B). The DC Overlay District is the property
located south of the Vermillion River, west of 4th Street, north of Walnut Street and east of 1 st
Street. The underlying zones of B-2, B-3 and R- T are still applicable when reviewing permitted
and conditional uses, bulk requirements, and setbacks. This design ordinance will address any
existing or proposed commercial buildings in these underlying zones.
ACTION REOUESTED
Recommend approval of the amendment to add Section 10-6-28 concerning the Downtown
Commercial Overlay District Design Standards and forward the recommendation to the City
Council.
Respectfully Submitted,
#~
Lee Smick, City Planner
AICP, CNU-Accredited
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City of Farmington
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 6 OF THE
FARMINGTON CITY CODE, THE FARMINGTON ZONING
ORDINANCE, CONCERNING DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
OVERLAY DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 10, chapter 6 of the Farmington City Code, is hereby amended by
adding a new section 28 to read as follows:
10-6-28: Downtown Commercial Overlay District Design Standards
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish design standards pertaining to
the commercial buildings in the downtown commercial district. The design standards are
intended to do the following:
1. Encourage integrated site planning to create a cohesive. sustainable built
environment.
2. Maintain and reinforce "small town" and "Main Street" architectural traditions.
3. Control vehicular access and parking to encourage an active pedestrian
environment.
4. Maintain the character of historic buildings.
5. Unify and articulate building facades.
6. Place a strong visual emphasis on streetscapes.
7. Require new construction to be compatible with existing buildings.
8. Provide for the compatible integration of commercial and residential uses located
on the edge of the downtown commercial district.
9. Encourage replacement or remodeling of architecturally incompatible buildings.
10. Adaptively reuse older buildings that contribute to the district's sense of time and
place.
11. Encourage the development of pocket parks. gardens. plazas. and courtyards for
public use.
12. Establish well-defined transitions between the downtown and adiacent
neighborhoods.
(B) Overlay District Boundary. The Downtown Commercial Overlay District (DC) is
described as the property located south of the Vermillion River. west of 4th Street. north
of Walnut Street and east of 1 st Street.
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(C) Process. The Downtown Commercial Overlay District Design Standards will be
administered through the Site Plan Process in Section 10-6-23 and. if required under Title
2. Chapter 11. the Design Review Process in Section 2-11-5 of the City Code.
(D) Applicability. 1. All new construction and renovations or additions of existing
commercial structures in the DC district will be required to meet the standards in this
chapter. unless otherwise provided. Proiects exempt from meeting the standards are
those commercial buildings that are comprised of any of the following proiect types:
1. Interior remodels. and
2. Buildings used solely for residential purposes:
3. Normal or routine maintenance and repair of existing structures:
4. Construction that does not require a building permit.
(E) Building Material and Design
1. In the case of new construction. renovations. or additions. 70% or more of the total
surface area of exterior walls exposed to public view shall consist of a mixture of two
or more of the predominant downtown finish materials (clay. brick. stucco. natural
stone. ornamental concrete: excel,Jt for portions of exterior walls not visible from the
public viewshed). Extruded metal storefront framing may be used only on window or
door frames.
2. Transparent glass must comprise a minimum of 50% (but shall not exceed 75%) of
the total wall area of the first floor elevation on the primary facade: transparent glass
or facade openings shall comprise a minimum of 20% (but shall not exceed 50%) of
the total wall area on the upper floor elevation of any street facade: upper-story
windows will be vertically proportioned and have the visual appearance of traditional
double-hung sash.
3. Blank. windowless walls shall be avoided wherever possible.
4. Exterior walls shall not be covered with metal panels. EIFS (exterior insulation &
finish system). vinyl siding. faux half-timbering. logs. shakes. shingles. exposed
aggregate. or poured-in-place concrete.
5. Pre-assembled clay brick panels. artificial stucco. decorative pre-cast units
resembling stone. and other modern materials may be used that similarly match the
appearance of historic materials.
6. Standardized corporate or "trademark" commercial building types shall be
constructed to meet the architectural style of the downtown. which includes building
materials. glass. color. and signage.
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7. The ground or street level of a building shall be visually distinguished from the
upper level(s) through the use of colors and/or building materials.
8. Imitation of historical styles shall be discouraged in new construction and
renovation of existing buildings: references to historic architectural styles and periods
will be interpreted in a contemporary manner: new and renovated buildings shall
reinforce and not compete with heritage landmark properties.
9. New commercial buildings shall solidify the relationship between old and new
buildings and support a human-scaled. street-oriented downtown environment. Infill
construction on side streets shall be designed with architectural features such as brick
facades.
10. Large. monolithic "big box" type buildings shall not be allowed. The massing and
bulk of new buildings shall be mitigated by varied massing and proper articulation of
street facades. Large commercial buildings shall be designed to appear as multiple
storefronts by breaking the facade into smaller bays of 20 feet in width in order to
maintain a pattern integrate similar to surrounding buildings.
11. The size. scale. massing. and facade materials of new construction will
complement the architectural character of existing historic buildings identified as
heritage landmarks.
12. Corner buildings shall be designed with two street facades and a main entrance
on both sides.
13. The maximum height of new construction shall be 45 feet.
14. Rooflines shall be flat or gently sloping.
(F) Awnings/Canopy
1. Awnings/canopies shall be allowed over the first floor windows and along the
frontage of all building entrances.
2. Awnings and canopies shall not proiect more than five feet (5') into the public
right of way. except where located above an entrance. in which case the maximum
proiection shall not exceed eight feet (8'). Awnings and canopies may not be
supported by poles or other structural elements located in the public right of way.
3. Length: Awnings and canopies should emphasize the rhythm of the facade bays.
windows and entrances. and shall not continue uninterrupted along the building
facade.
4. Height: The bottom of awnings and canopies should be at least eight feet (8')
above sidewalk grade.
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5. Illumination: Backlit awnings and canopies are not permitted.
6. Inscription: Lettering on awnings and canopies shall comply with subsection 10-6-
3(B)I(k) of this chapter. (k) Awning Signs: Signs consisting of one line ofletters not
exceeding nine inches (9") in height may be painted or placed upon the hanging
border only of an awning. An identification emblem. insignia. initial or other similar
design. not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area may be painted or placed elsewhere
on an awnmg.
7. Materials: Awning and canopy materials should be limited to cotton. acrylic or
vinyl coated cotton. copper or bronze coated metal. or clear glass. Awnings shall be
designed with a slope. No horizontal awnings are allowed. Structural supports shall
be constructed of steel and/or aluminum and shall (if or where visible) incorporate
ornamental features.
8. Signs on historic landmark buildings must (1) not cause damage to historic
architectural features or building materials as a result of installation: and (2) should
be designed and installed in such a manner that when they are removed or replaced
there is no physical evidence of their former presence. In other words. holes may not
be drilled in historic masonry. alterations may not be made of historic character-
defining windows or doors. and no fasteners may be attached to any historic trim.
(G) Parking Areas
1. Required off-street parking shall be provided by spaces at the rear or sides of a
building and provided with architecturally compatible security lighting. and screened
with landscape buffers or low walls.
2. Underground and structured parking shall be encouraged and new parking
structures shall be compatible with (but not indistinguishable from) adiacent buildings
in terms of height. scale. massing. and materials.
(H) Landscaping
1. Landscaping within the Downtown Commercial Overlay District shall comply
with Section 10-6-10 of the City Code.
0) Screening
1. Screening of service yards. refuse. and waste removal areas. loading docks. truck
parking areas and other areas which tend to be unsightly shall be accomplished by use
of walls. fencing. dense planting. or any combination of these elements. Screening
shall block views from public rights of way. private street and off street parking areas.
and shall be equally effective in winter and summer. Chainlink and slatted fencing are
prohibited.
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2. Mechanical equipment. satellite dishes. and other utility hardware. whether located
on the roof or exterior of the building or on the ground adjacent to it. shall be
screened from the public view with materials identical to or strongly similar to
building materials. or by landscaping that will be effective in winter. or they shall be
located so as not to be visible from any public right of way. private street or off street
parking area. In no case shall wooden fencing be used as a rooftop equipment screen.
(J) Signs
1. Not withstanding contrary provisions in the city code the following provisions are
allowed in the DC district
Proiecting signs perpendicular to the building. Proiecting signs shall comply with
subsection 1O-6-3(B)5(e) of this chapter.
2. Wall signs flat along building frontage as required in Section 10-6-3(B)3(a).
3. Monument signs are allowed where existing building is set back from front
property line as required in Section 1O-6-3(B)3(b).
4. Painted Wall Signs shall be permitted through a conditional use permit per Section
10-6-3 (B)I(1).
5. A-Frame signs are allowed per Section 1O-6-3(B)I(t).
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication according to law.
ADOPTED this _day of
Farmington.
, 2009, by the City Council of the City of
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Todd Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Peter Herlofsky, Jr., City Administrator
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SEAL
By:
City Attorney
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
, 2009.
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Lee Smick, City Planner JJt---
AICP, CNU-Accredited
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Section 10-6-3(B)I(t) of the City Code concerning A-Frame
Sign
DATE: August 11, 2009
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
The attached ordinance deals with the sign portion of the proposed Downtown Commercial
Overlay District concerning A-Frame signs (Ex A). The code applies to the following criteria:
An established local business (including a church) shall be allowed to display on the
sidewalk adjacent to its business or on other private property with the owner's permission
within the B, SSC, mixed use, and business/commercial flex zoning districts, a portable
two (2) sided sign, up to two feet (2') wide and three feet (3') high, during its regular
business hours.
The proposed ordinance revises the existing A-Frame sign requirements in Section 10-6-3(B)I(t)
of the City Code. The revisions are as follows:
1. Not more than one sign is allowed per principal building except that one sign is allowed
per tenant within a principal building having two (2) or more tenants each with an exclusive
exterior entrance.
2. The signs shall be located so as to maintain a minimum five foot (5') pedestrian walkway
and so as not to obstruct vehicular traffic.
3. The sign shall be set back a minimum of two feet (2') from the back of curb of a public
street or private drive aisle.
4. All A-Frame signs shall be professionally constructed by a sign company.
5. The city will no longer approve the permit with additional terms and conditions. This was
revised so that the City would not be seen as too arbitrary when requiring a property owner to
locate or design an A-Frame sign.
ACTION REOUESTED
Recommend approval of the amendment to Section 1O-6-3(B)I(t) concerning the A-Frame Signs
and forward the recommendation to the City Council.
Respectfully Submitted,
(}ff~
Lee Smick, City Planner
AICP, CNU-Accredited
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-6-3 (B) 1 OF THE
FARMINGTON CITY CODE, THE FARMINGTON ZONING
ORDINANCE, CONCERNING A-FRAME SIGNS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 10-6-3 (B) 1 of the Farmington City Code, is hereby amended by
adding the underlined language below and deleting the strikethrough language as follows:
(t) A-Frame Signs:
(l) Sign Size And Placement: An established local business (including a church) shall
be allowed to display on the sidewalk adjacent to its business or on other private
property with the owner's permission within the B, sse, mixed use, and
business/commercial flex zoning districts, a portable two (2) sided sign, up to two
feet (2') wide and three feet (3 ') high, during its regular business hours.
(2) Not more than one sign is allowed per principal building except that one sign is
allowed per tenant within a principal building havin~ two (2) or more tenants each
with an exclusive exterior entrance.
ill Churches shall be allowed to display such signs on the day before and day during
which services are conducted. Such signs shull not restrict pedestrian traffic flow.
(4) The signs shall be located so as to maintain a minimum five foot (5') pedestrian
walkway and so as not to obstruct vehicular traffic.
(5) The sign shall be set back a minimum of two feet (2') from the back of curb of a
public street or private drive aisle.
(6) All A-Frame signs shall be professionally constructed by a sign company.
(~ 1) Permit Required: It shall be unlawful for any business to display a portable sign
without first having obtained a permit from the city. Application for a permit shall be
made in writing to the zoning officer, and applicants shall state the location of the
proposed portable sign and such other facts as may be required and applicable to the
granting of such permit. The permit shall be valid for a period of up to one year and is
not transferable to another business without authorization of the zoning officer. :rhe
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city may approve the permit v.ith additional terms and conditions, including, but not
limited to, conditions regarding location, duration, and design.
(;~) Fees And Insurance: The fees required for this permit shall be paid at the office
ofthe city clerk before the granting of the permit. The amount ofthe fee shall be as
provided from time to time by resolution of the council. The city clerk or authorized
city staff shall issue a receipt for the fee and issue the permit to the applicant. No fee
shall be prorated for a portion of a year, and no fee paid shall be refunded unless the
permit is denied. The applicant is required to take out and maintain public liability
and property damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims
for property damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of the use and/or
placement of the portable sign. Limits for bodily injury and death shall not be less
than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for one person and one million
dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence; limits for property damage shall not be
less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) for each occurrence; or a
combination single policy of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) or more. The city
shall be named as an additional insured on the policy, and the applicant shall file with
the city a certificate evidencing coverage prior to the city issuing a permit.
(42) Revocation Of Permit: Any permit issued by the city may be suspended or
revoked by the zoning officer for any of the following causes:
A. Conducting such permitted activity in such a manner as to constitute a breach
of the peace or menace to the health, safety or welfare of the public, or a
disturbance of the peace or comfort of residents of the city, or upon the
recommendation of the appropriate city official.
B. Expiration or cancellation of the required insurance coverage.
C. Actions unauthorized or beyond the scope of the permit granted.
D. Violation of any regulation or provision of this code applicable to the activity
for which the permit has been granted, or any regulation or law of the state so
applicable.
E. Failure to continuously comply with all conditions required as precedent to the
approval of the permit.
(.s. 10) Hearing: Any person aggrieved by the action of any city official in denying,
suspending or revoking a permit shall have the right to a hearing before the planning
commission on any such action, provided a written request therefor~ is filed with the
clerk within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice of such denial, suspension or
revocation. The planning commission may grant such permit or confirm any
suspension or revocation or reinstate any such permit. The action taken by the
planning commission after a hearing shall be final. (Ord. 005-540, 7-5-2005)
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SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication according to law.
ADOPTED this _day of
Farmington.
, 2009, by the City Council of the City of
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Todd Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Peter Herlofsky. Jr., City Administrator
SEAL
By:
City Attorney
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
, 2009.
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City of Farmington
325 Oak Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.463.7111 . Fax 651.463.2591
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Lee Smick, City Planner ~
AICP, CNU-Accredited
SUBJECT:
Ordinance amending Section 10-6-20 of the City Code concerning Industrial Park
Design Standards
DATE:
August 11, 2009
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
Staff is proposing the attached ordinance defining the requirements for the Industrial Park (IP)
District's design standards. The ordinance has been revised to include a Purpose, Process, and
Applicability section and a minor change to the maintenance section excluding maintenance
requirements to buildings since the City does not have a building maintenance code.
Another revision pertains to the exterior surface of the building. Currently the code reads that
pre-engineered metal shall not exceed 6% of an exterior surface. The proposed revision allows
for pre-engineered metal not exceed 50% on the exterior surface of a building and the metal may
only be applied to the upper half portion of the building. If this change is approved, it would
also be in effect for the existing Industrial Park.
Additionally, the outdoor storage section of the existing code has been revised to read as follows:
(F) Screening:
I.Storage Areas: Outdoor storage within the IP district shall be an allowed accessory use
under the following conditions:
a. Outside storage areas shall not be viewed from CSAH 50 or CSAH 31, nor shall any
articles, goods, materials, incinerators, storage tanks, refuse containers or like
equipment be kept in the open or exposed to CSAH 50 or CSAH 31.
b. Required screening shall include:
(1) a six (6) to eight foot (8') tall opaque maintenance free fence and landscaping. The
grade for determining height shall be the grade elevation of the building or use for
which the screening is providing protection. The design and materials used in
constructing a required landscape screen with fence shall be subject to the approval of
the Planning Division, and shall include the following:
Plant material centers shall not be located closer than five feet (5') from the
fence line or property line. Landscape screen plant material shall be in two (2)
or more rows and staggered. Shrubs shall be arranged to lessen the visual gaps
between trees. Deciduous shrubs shall not be planted more than four feet (4') on
center, and/or evergreen shrubs shall not be planted more than three feet (3') on
center. Deciduous trees intended for screening shall be planted not more than
forty feet (40') apart. Evergreen trees intended for screening shall be planted not
more than fifteen feet (15') apart or;
(2) landscaping and minimum six (6) foot tall berms. Landscaping shall follow the
requirements in 1O-6-20(F)lb(1). The slope ofthe earth berm shall not exceed a three
to one (3:1) slope unless approved by the city engineer. The earth berm shall contain no
less than four inches (4") of topsoil. The outdoor storage area shall be grassed or
surfaced to control dust.
c. The outdoor storage area shall not encroach into a required front yard setback or side
yard setback area on a corner lot.
d. Outside storage does not require screening within any interior lot that is not exposed to
CSAH 50 or CSAH 31.
And finally, a lighting section has been included that reads as follows:
(H) Lighting: All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible
from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with
section 10-6-8 of this title.
ACTION REOUESTED
Recommend approval of the amendment to Section 10-6-20 concerning the Industrial Park
District design standards and forward the recommendation to the City Council.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE FARMINGTON
CITY CODE, THE FARMINGTON ZONING ORDINANCE
CONCERNING INDUSTRIAL PARK DESIGN STANDARDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 10-6-20 of the Farmington City Code is amended to read as
follows:
10-6-20: Industrial Park Design Standards:
(A) Purpose: The Industrial Park Design Standards establish design criteria and
minimum standards for industrial development within the City of Farmingotn. The
purpose of the design standards is to:
1. Enhance and protect Farmington's quality of life and community image through
clearly articulated industrial development design standards.
2. Protect and promote Farmington's long term economic vitality through industrial
design standards which encourage high quality development, while discouraging
less attractive and less enduring alternatives.
3. Minimize adverse impacts of vehicular circulation to existing neighborhoods and
to the surrounding physical environment.
4. Enhance and protect the security and health. safety and welfare of all residents of
the City of Farmington.
5. Facilitate an understanding of Farmington's expectations and to assist developers
in compiling a complete and efficient application.
(B) Process:
Farmington's Industrial Park Design Standards will be administered through the Site
Plan Process in Section 10-6-23.
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(C) Applicability:
1. All new construction and renovations or additions of existing commercial
structures within the Industrial Park District (IP) will be required to meet the
standards in this chapter. Proiects exempt from meeting the standards are those
industrial buildings that fall outside the Industrial Park District. or are comprised of
any ofthe following proiect types:
(a) Interior remodels:
(b) Buildings being entirely used as residential:
(c) Normal or routine maintenance and repair of existing structures:
(d) Any type of construction that does not require a building permit.
(D) Building Material And Design:
1. Exterior Walls: Exterior walls of buildings to be constructed shall consist of one or
more of the following materials and shall receive prior approval of the city:
(a) Brick: Size, type, texture, color and placement shall be approved.
(b) Stone: Stone shall have a weathered face or shall be polished, fluted or broken
face.
(c) Concrete Masonry Block: Concrete masonry block shall be those generally
described as "customized architectural concrete masonry units" or shall be
broken faced brick type units with marble aggregate. All concrete masonry
units shall be coated with a city approved coating. There shall be no exposed
concrete block on the exterior of any building unless approved by the city.
(d) Concrete: Concrete may be poured in place, tilt up or precast; and shall be
finished in stone, textured or coated, with a minimum life expectancy of ten
(10) years.
2. Alternate Materials: Alternate exterior surface materials of pre-engineered metal
may be substituted in an amount not to exceed s* fifty percent (6 50%) of the
exterior wall surface area of each building and the pre-engineered metal shall only be
installed on the upper half portion of the building. if the follo'.ving conditions apply
Other conditions are as follows:
(a) Used for housing or screening equipment necessary to the manufacturing
operations;
(b) Architecturally compatible with the building as a whole as determined by the
city planning division;
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(c) Compliance with any additional screening and/or landscaping requirements of
the city; and
(d) Modifications are made with prior written approval of the city planning
division.
3. Alterations To Buildings: Any alterations to buildings shall meet all requirements
of this chapter.
4. Canopies: Canopies with visible wall hangers shall not be permitted. Design of
canopies shall be in keeping with the design of the building and shall be approved by
the city prior to construction or alteration.
5. Roof Mounted Equipment: All rooftop equipment shall be set back a minimum of
twenty feet (20') from the edge of the roof and shall be screened. Screening shall
consist of either a parapet wall along the roof edge or an opaque screen constructed of
the same material as the building's primary vertical exposed exterior finish.
Equipment shall be painted a neutral color. The site plan shall indicate all mechanical
rooftop equipment and shall include elevations.
6. Loading Docks: The design of the loading docks shall be incorporated into the
overall design theme of the building and constructed of materials equal to or the same
as the principal building. The loading dock areas shall be landscaped and/or screened
so that the visual and acoustic impacts of their function is fully contained and out of
view of adjacent properties and public streets. The required width for a landscaped
yard along a local collector/industrial or local street is ten feet (10'). The architectural
design shall be continuous and uninterrupted by ladders, towers, fences, and
equipment. Businesses that abut County Highway 50 and/or County Highway 31 shall
not construct loading docks that front these roadways.
7. Trash Containers: Trash containers or trash compactors shall not be located within
twenty feet (20') of any street, sidewalk or internal pedestrianway and shall be
screened by a six foot (6') masonry wall on three (3) sides of the trash unit.
8. Coverage: Unless otherwise approved by the city, the ratio of building square
footage and parking area shall not exceed sixty five percent (65%) of the total square
footage of any building site within the affected property.
(E) Utilities: All buildings and structures shall be served by underground utility
distribution facilities. The installation of such utilities shall not change the grade or
contour of the city approved grading plan for the site.
(F) Building Setbacks: No building or other structure shall be erected within fifty feet
(50') of the front property line; or twenty five feet (25') ofthe side and rear property
lines. If two (2) or more lots are developed as one site, the interior common lot line
shall be ignored.
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(G) Parking Areas:
1. Surfacing: Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all parking areas,
driveways and loading areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete pavement
following the city's engineering standard plates. In the event said surfacing cannot be
completed due to weather or seasonal restrictions, a temporary certificate of
occupancy may be issued contingent upon the extension of the security or letter of
credit required under this chapter. All parking lots located in the front of buildings or
adjacent to street rights of way shall be curbed.
2. Off Street Parking Spaces Required: Off street parking shall be provided to serve
each site. The minimum number of parking spaces shall be the greater of:
(a) One space for every six hundred (600) square feet of industrial space; and
One space for every two hundred (200) square feet of office space; and
One space for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of storage area
or
(b) One space per projected employee per shift.
3. Screening: All parking areas shall be screened as required in subsection (F) of this
section.
4. Location: Parking shall not be permitted within ten feet (10') of the front property
line (those facing any dedicated street), or within ten feet (10') of any side or rear
property line unless otherwise approved by the city. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-2002; amd.
Ord. 002-477, 7-15-2002)
(E) Landscaping: All open spaces shall be dustproofed, surfaced, landscaped, rockscaped
or devoted to lawns. Not less than two-thirds CZ/3) of the required building setback
area from any dedicated street shall be landscaped with lawns, trees, shrubs and
walkways of a design approved by the eity planning division. Landscaping shall be
installed within ninety (90) days of occupancy or substantial completion of building,
whichever occurs first, weather permitting.
The following landscape standards shall apply to all proposed projects within the
overlay zones:
1. Lot Frontage Trees: Lot frontage trees shall be planted at one canopy tree per forty
feet (40') of street frontage.
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2. Perimeter Parking Lots: One tree and three (3) shrubs per forty feet (40') of parking
lot perimeter frontage. Plants are to be installed within ten feet (10') of the parking lot
frontage area.
3. Interior Parking Lots: One planting island per twenty (20) parking spaces. One tree
and three (3) shrubs are required within each planting island. The planting island shall
be curbed with concrete.
4. Buffer Area: When the industrial district is adjacent to a residential district, a
twenty five foot (25') buffer is required and shall include a six foot (6') high wooden
fence and landscaping to screen the adjacent property. (Ord. 008-590, 10-20-2008)
(F) Screening:
I.Storage Areas: Outdoor storage within the IP district shall be an allowed accessory
use under the following conditions:
a. '.vithout prior approval of the city, 00 eOutside storage areas shall not be
viewed from CSAH 50 or CSAH 31. allov/cd nor shall any articles, goods,
materials, incinerators, storage tanks, refuse containers or like equipment be
kept in the open or exposed to public vie'.'>, CSAH 50 or CSAH 31 or vic'..... from
adjacent buildings. If outside storage is given city approval, all materials and/or
containers and equipment shall be screened from ViC'N.
b. Required screening shall include:
(1) a six (6) to eight foot (8') high tall opaque wooden maintenance free fence
and landscaping. The grade for determining height shall be the grade elevation
of the building or use for which the screening is providing protection. The
design and materials used in constructing a required landscape screen with fence
shall be subiect to the approval of the Planning Division. and shall include the
following:
Plant material centers shall not be located closer than five feet (5') from
the fence line or property line. Landscape screen plant material shall be
in two (2) or more rows and staggered. Shrubs shall be arranged to
lessen the visual gaps between trees. Deciduous shrubs shall not be
planted more than four feet (4') on center. and/or evergreen shrubs shall
not be planted more than three feet (3') on center. Deciduous trees
intended for screening shall be planted not more than forty feet (40')
apart. Evergreen trees intended for screening shall be planted not more
than fifteen feet (15') apart or;
(2) landscaping and minimum six (6) foot tall berms. Landscaping shall follow
the requirements in 1O-6-20(F) 1 b(1). The slope of the earth berm shall not
exceed a three to one (3: 1) slope unless approved by the city engineer. The earth
berm shall contain no less than four inches (4 ") of topsoil. or a combination of
both to fully screen the outdoor storage.
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c. The outdoor storage area shall be grassed or surfaced to control dust.
d. The outdoor storage area shall not encroach into a required front yard setback or
side yard setback area on a corner lot.
e. Outside storage does not require screening within any interior lot that is not
exposed to CSAH 50 or CSAH 31.
2. Structure: No accessory structures (including, but not limited to, water towers,
storage tanks, processing equipment, cooling towers) or outside equipment shall be
constructed, erected or placed on the affected property without prior approval of the
city. If such approval is granted, such structures shall be screened from public vie'...
and the view of adjacent buildings in a manner approved by the city planning
division.
(G) Signs: All signs shall be of a design and material approved by the city planning
division. Unless otherwise approved, wall signs must be attached to the building, and
be parallel to and contiguous with its walls and not projecting above its roofline. No
sign of a flashing or moving character shall be installed and no sign shall be painted
on any building wall. Pole signs will not be allowed. Advertising billboards are not
allowed within the overlay zone. (General guidelines standards for signage available
through the city planner).
(H) Maintenance:
1. O\\llers and occupants of any or all of a site have the duty and responsibility, at
their sole cost and expense, to keep the site, including buildings, improvements and
grounds, well maintained, safc, clean and aesthetically pleasing. Such maintenance
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Prompt removal of all litter, trash, refuse and wastes.
(b) Provide such care as required to maintain all vegetation in a healthy and
aesthetically pleasing appearance.
(c) Maintain exterior lighting and mechanical faeilities in good '..,rorking order.
(d) Maintain parking areas, drivev.ays and roads in good repair.
(e) Prompt repair of any ext-erior damage to any buildings and improvements.
(H) Lighting: All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in
compliance with section 10-6-8 of this title.
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SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and
publication according to law.
ADOPTED this _day of
Farmington.
, 2009, by the City Council of the City of
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Todd Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator
SEAL
By:
City Attorney
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
,2009.
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City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 . Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
SUBJECT:
Planning Commission
Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner;1l--
Ordinance Amendment to Title 6, Chapter 7, Section 1 of the City Code regarding Weeds
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
August 11,2009
INTRODUCTION
Attached for the Planning Commission's consideration, is an ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 7, Section 1 of the
Farmington City Code as it relates to weeds.
DISCUSSION
As you are aware, the City has a significant number of platted undeveloped lots (both residential and commercial) spread
throughout the community. With that being said, City Code currently requires that all of these platted undeveloped
parcels be maintained in such a manner that grass and/or weeds do not grow in excess of 12" in height. After much
discussion, it is the consensus of City staff that in certain situations it may not be warranted or necessary to maintain all of
those undeveloped platted parcels, specifically, when they are not near other developed lots.
Proposed Amendment
In an attempt to resolve this issue, staff is proposing to add a fifth exception under 6-7-1 of the City Code that would read
as follows:
(E) Undeveloped Platted Lots: Any platted lot within the City that is undeveloped and does not share a common
property line with any developed lot(s) which contain a principal structure may be left in a natural state.
ACTION REQUESTED
Determine if the attached ordinance is in a form acceptable to the Planning Commission, and if so, recommend approval
of said ordinance and forward that recommendation onto the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
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To:-Z;iPPler, Assistant City Planner
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 6-7-1 OF THE
FARMINGTON ZONING CODE AS IT RELATES TO
WEED DEFINED
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, Sections 6-7-1 (Weed Defined) is amended by adding the
underlined language as follows:
6-7-1: WEED DEFINED:
For the purpose of this Section, the term "weeds" means noxious weeds as defined by State law (and such useless and
troublesome plants as are commonly known as weeds to the general public). All weeds or growing grasses upon any
platted lot in the City which are in excess of one foot (1 '), or have gone or about to go to seed, are hereby declared to
be a nuisance and dangerous to the health, safety and order of the City, with the following exceptions:
(A) Slope Areas: Slopes that are steeper than three to one (3: 1) may be left in natural state.
(B) Pond/Wetlands: Property adjacent to ponds may be left in a natural state. Property owners will not be allowed to
mow City property, including that property surrounding ponds.
(C) Natural/Wildlife Areas: Natural areas which include parks, wetlands/ponds, unplatted land and other City
designated areas may be left in a natural state.
(D) Natural Areas On Platted Lots: Natural areas will be allowed on platted lots in backyards from the most rear
comer ofthe home subject to a six foot (6') setback from the property lines, except in the case where the natural
area is adjacent to another natural area or fence. A natural area contains native grasses meaning those species of
perennial grasses other than those designated as noxious weeds by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in
1505.0730 and 1505.0740.
(E) Undeveloped Platted Lots: Any platted lot within the City that is undeveloped and does not share a common
property line with any developed lot(s) which contain a principal structure may be left in a natural state.
Noxious weeds must be removed regardless of where they exist. It shall be unlawful for an owner, lessee or
occupant of any land described above to allow, permit or maintain a "nuisance" as defined herein on any such
land or along the sidewalk, street or alley adjacent thereto. (Ord. 099-442, 11-15-1999)
6-7-2: NOTICE TO DESTROY:
The City Administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to notify, in writing, the owner of any such lot, place or
area within the City, or the agent of such owner, to cut, destroy and/or remove any such weeds or grass found
growing, lying, or located on such owner's property or upon the sidewalk or boulevard abutting same. Such notice
shall be by registered mail, addressed to said owner, at his last known address. (Ord. 099-442, 11-15-1999)
6-7-3: ACTION UPON NONCOMPLIANCE:
Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or agent, so notified, to cut, destroy and/or remove such weeds or
grass within ten (10) days after receipt of the written notice provided for in Section 6-7-2 ofthis Chapter, the City
Administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to pay for the cutting, destroying and/or removal of such weeds or
grass or to order the removal by the City. (Ord. 099-442, 11-15-1999)
6-7-4: CHARGE A LIEN:
When the City has effected the removal of such obnoxious growth or has paid for its removal, the actual cost thereof,
plus accrued interest as provided by law, and penalty as set forth from time to time by resolution of the City Council,
if not paid by such owner prior to thereto, shall be charged to the owner of such property on the next regular tax bill
forwarded to such owner by the City, and said charge shall be due and payable by said owner at the time of payment
of such tax bill, pursuant to the provisions ofMSA 429. (Ord. 099-442, 11-15-1999)
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law.
ADOPTED this
day of
,2009, by the City Council of the City of Farmington.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
By:
Todd Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator
SEAL:
By:
Joel Jamnik, City Attorney
Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of
,2009.
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 . Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Planning Commission
Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner ~
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Sketch Plan - CDA Senior Housing Project - Vermillion River Crossings
DATE:
August 11, 2009
INTRODUCTION
The Dakota County Community Development Agency [CDA] have submitted a sketch plan for a proposed
senior housing project within the Vermillion River Crossings development and have requested the Planning
Commission review and comment on said sketch plan.
Planning Division Review
Applicant:
Dakota County Community Development Agency
1228 Town Centre Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
Property Owner:
Iand LLC
25929 Ipava Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Attachments:
1) Exhibit A - Sketch Plan Application
2) Exhibit Bl - West Elevation
3) Exhibit B2 - Sketch Plan (site layout)
4) Exhibit B3 - First Floor Plan
5) Exhibit C - Sketch Plan Requirements
6) Exhibit D - Design Standards for Spruce Street Commercial District
7) Exhibit E - Solid Waste Location
Location of Property:
Northeast intersection of Dushane Parkway and Spruce Street in the Vermillion
River Crossings development.
Legal Description:
Outlot F , Vermillion River Crossings
Existing Zoning:
Spruce Street Commercial [SSe]
Comprehensive Plan:
Commercial
Current Land Use:
Vacant land
Proposed Land Use:
60 unit senior housing development with the potential for an additional 12 units.
DISCUSSION
The Dakota County CDA is the contract purchaser of Outlot F, Vermillion River Crossings and the applicant of
the attached sketch plan. The proposal consists of the construction of a 93,800 square foot (foundation square
footage of 23,800), 60 room senior housing complex. The sketch plan shows the potential to add an additional
12 units on the northern end of the proposed building.
Sketch Plan Review
The City Code provides for the submittal of a sketch plan prior to the formulation and submittal of a site plan.
Attached as Exhibit C are the sketch plan requirements as specified in Section 10-6-23 (C) of the City Code.
The sketch plan has been provided to the Planning Commission for its comments concerning (among other
things) the general site design, setbacks, access, parking, and other potential impacts to surrounding properties.
It should be noted that these comments are intended to be advisory in nature and do not constitute a binding
decision on the sketch plan
Proposed Use
The proposed use of this property (senior housing complex) is considered a multiple-family dwelling as defined
in the Zoning Code. Multiple-family dwellings are a conditional use in the Spruce Street Commercial District
[SSC]. A conditional use permit application will have to be submitted to and approved by the Planning
Commission.
Setbacks & Lot Coverage
The minimum setback requirements for the Spruce Street Commercial District are as follows:
Front Yard: At least 50 percent of the building front shall be within 20 feet of the public right of way
or private street edge.
Side Yard: No requirement
Rear Yard: 20 feet
It appears the building may not meet the required front yard setbacks along Dushane Parkway & Spruce Street.
The setbacks shown on the sketch plan from Dushane Parkway and Spruce Street vary from 18' to 24' & 20' to
24', respectively. The applicant will need to ensure that the building meets the front yard setback requirement
mentioned above at the time of site plan review. All other setbacks appear to have been met, this will have to
be verified at the site plan stage.
The lot coverage (building coverage only) is proposed to be approximately 22.39% and 25.78% with the
optional 12 unit addition. There are no required lot coverage requirements in the SSC zoning district.
Transportation & Off-street Parking
Access to the site is proposed to come off of Dushane Parkway only. The access drive is located adjacent to the
northern property line of the subject property. It should be noted that this access will be a shared access with
the lot directly north of this parcel (Lot 1, Block 3, Vermillion River Crossings). An access easement (whether
now or at the time of the adjacent lots development) will need to be granted by the CDA to the owner of Lot 1,
Block 3 to allow for this shared access.
A 15 foot wide sidewalk is proposed along Dushane Parkway that will match the Landscaping and Amenity
Areas Plan that was approved in 2006. A sidewalk will also be provided along Spruce Street.
A parking lot is shown in the rear of the lot behind the proposed building. A total of 28 off-street parking stalls,
including 4 handi-capped accessible, are provided in the parking lot. Additionally, underground parking is
being proposed with this project with access to the underground parking coming from the parking lot area
entering from the east side of the proposed building. It is anticipated that 1 off-street parking stall will be
provided in the underground parking area for each unit. Therefore, a total of 88 off-street parking stalls (100
stalls if expansion area is added) will be provided on site. Section 10-6-4 of the City Code requires that 2.5
parking stalls be provided for each unit within a multiple-family development. With strict adherence to the
code, the CDA would be required to provide 150 off-street stalls (180 off-street stalls with the expansion area).
If the CDA is unable and/or unwilling to provide the required off-street parking, a variance will have to be
applied for and subsequently granted by the Planning Commission.
Solid Waste
The applicant has indicated that the intent is to store the garbage containers within the underground parking area
and then move them to the outside of the building on the days the garbage gets collected.
The sketch plan has been reviewed by the Municipal Services Coordinator, Lena Larson, and she offers the
following comments:
A concrete pad should be provided on the outside of the building to temporarily store the garbage
containers on the days the garbage is scheduled for collection. It would be preferable that the container
be placed in such a way that would provide easy access for the garbage trucks. A suggested location for
the concrete pad is shown on Exhibit E.
The applicant will need to address this issue at the site plan stage.
Building Elevations
Section 10-6-21 of the City Code requires that certain architectural standards apply to buildings within the
Spruce Street Commercial District. The Spruce Street Commercial District Design Standards are attached as
Exhibit D. As shown on Exhibit Bl, the exterior of the building will consist of a combination of brick,
architectural stone and siding.
The height of the proposed building to the ridge of its roof is approximately 34 feet. The height of the clock
tower is approximately 40 feet. The maximum height that is allowed in the SSC is 40 feet.
Site Amenity
As part of the required site amenities specified in the SSC Design Standards, the CDA is proposing a public
plaza to be located at the corner of Dushane Parkway and Spruce Street.
Signage
At this time, a signage plan was not submitted with the sketch plan. A plan depicting all proposed signage to be
placed on the building and grounds should be submitted with the site plan and conditional use permit
application. All signage shall be in accordance with Section 10-6-3 (B)5 of the Farmington sign code.
Landscape Plan
A landscape plan must be submitted with the site plan documents.
Engineering
The utility and grading plans must be submitted with the site plan documents.
Final Plat Required
The subject parcel ofland was outlotted as part of the Vermillion River Crossings plat in 2005. In order for this
parcel of land to become developable it must be final platted as such with a lot and a block assigned to it.
The parcel at 2.44 acres in size meets the minimum lot area and width requirements of the SSC to be a
developable lot.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Planning Commission should provide comments on the sketch plan to the applicant.
Respectfully submitted,
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To:J,iPPler, Assistant City Planner
Cc: Kari Gill, Dakota County Community Development Agency
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City of Farmington
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Farmington, M"mnesota
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10-6-23: SITE PLAN REVIEW:
(A) Purpose: The purpose of this section is to establish a formal site plan review procedure and provide
regulations pertaining to the enforcement of site design standards consistent with the requirements of
this chapter.
(B) Exceptions To Review: The following shall be excepted from the foregoing requirements:
1. Agricultural developments.
2. Single-family detached dwellings.
3. Two-family attached dwellings.
(C) Sketch Plan:
1. Prior to the formulation of a site plan, applicants shall present a sketch plan to the zoning officer prior
to filing of a formal application. The plan shall be conceptual but shall be drawn to scale with
topography of a contour interval not greater than two feet (2') and may include the following:
(a) The proposed site with reference to existing development on adjacent properties, at least to within
two hundred feet (200').
(b) General location of proposed structures.
(c) Tentative street arrangements, both public and private.
(d) Amenities to be provided such as recreational areas, open space, walkways, etc.
(e) General location of parking areas.
(f) Proposed public sanitary sewer, water and storm drainage.
(g) A statement showing the proposed density of the project with the method of calculating said density
also shown.
2. The zoning officer shall have the authority to refer the sketch plan to the planning commission and/or
city council for discussion, review, and informal comment. Any opinions or comments provided to the
applicant by the zoning officer, planning commission, and/or city council shall be considered advisory
only and shall not constitute a binding decision on the request.
(0) Minor Projects:
1. Review Of Minor Projects: The following shall be considered minor projects and subject to review
procedures as indicated:
(a) No Site Plan Review Required: Building projects that comprise less than ten percent (10%) building
footprint expansion (up to 500 square feet) and/or twenty five percent (25%) increase in the
Ex:t)
10-6-21: DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SPRUCE STREET COMMERCIAL, MIXED USE,
AND BUSINESS/FLEX ZONING DISTRICTS:
(A) Site Development Standards (In Addition To Any Performance Standards That May Be Applicable):
These standards apply to the business/flex, mixed use, and Spruce Street commercial zoning districts
unless otherwise specified. The zoning districts are depicted on the official zoning map.
1. Outdoor Storage: All materials shall be stored and/or warehoused within the principal building.
2. Off Street Parking: Off street parking areas shall be designed and located to minimize their impacts on
adjacent development, streets and pedestrian corridors. Parking lot landscaping is required per this
chapter.
3. Sidewalks: Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all streets. Trails may be required instead of
sidewalks as provided in the city's trail master plan.
(a) All pedestrian walkways shall have and maintain a minimum unobstructed pathway width of fifteen
feet (15') along the north/south corridor (Le., the first roadway constructed between CSAH 50 and
Spruce Street, west of Denmark Avenue) and within the mixed use area. Pedestrian walkways
bordering off street parking areas shall be at least eight feet (8') wide. Pedestrian and bicycle
pathways connecting to greenways or trail systems are subject to standards in the city trail master
plan.
(b) Walkways shall be designed to create a safe and uninterrupted pedestrianway, and to avoid
frequent crossings by driveways and streets.
(c) Pedestrian walkways shall be designed as amenity areas with approved landscaping, benches,
lighting, signage, and street furniture.
(d) Pavers shall be required within the sidewalk design and within the crosswalk areas. Installation of
the pavers shall comply with city standards.
(e) Electrical and water services shall be required within the sidewalk areas to prepare for amenities
including (but not limited to) water fountains, clocks, kiosks and seasonal lighting, and shall be
master planned during the design phase of the project.
4. Screening: Screening of service yards, refuse, and waste removal areas, loading docks, truck parking
areas and other areas which tend to be unsightly shall be accomplished by use of walls, fencing,
dense planting, or any combination of these elements. Screening shall block views from public rights of
way, private street and off street parking areas, and shall be equally effective in winter and summer.
Chain link and slatted fencing are prohibited.
5. Lighting: The lighting in the Spruce Street area shall be designed to create a well balanced, integrated
lighting plan for public and private locations that enhances vehicular and pedestrian visibility while
minimizing glare and contrast. Exterior lighting shall comply with section 10:-6-6 of this chapter. The
intent for lighting is to provide needed illumination of the site, while at the same time preventing glare
to residential uses either within or adjacent to the site. Light fixtures should be oriented to pedestrian
circulation so that pedestrian walkways are emphasized and safety is enhanced.
(a) At the time of site plan review for the development, a detailed lighting plan shall be submitted.
(b) Any lighting required on the perimeter of parking lots or along streets shall consist of fixtures
illustrated in the city's standard detail plate as "streetlight - downtown district". The interior portions
of parking lots may be lit with cobra lights.
6. Required Amenities: For each development, one of the following amenities per ten (10) acres of net
developable land area shall be required and installed at the time of construction of the project. The
amenities shall be highly visible, easily accessible outdoor focal points or gathering places for
residents, employees, and visitors to the development site:
(a) Patio and/or plaza with permanent seating areas; provided such patio or plaza has a minimum
depth of fifteen feet (15') and a minimum total area of three hundred (300) square feet.
(1) Pavers as required in the city standards shall be installed within the patio or plaza.
(2) Patios and plazas shall include pedestrian amenities intended to support these places as
gathering areas such as benches, water features, kiosks, etc.
(b) Landscaped minipark, square, or green, provided such amenity has a minimum depth and width of
fifteen feet (15') and a minimum total area of six hundred fifty (650) square feet, and includes
pedestrian amenities intended to support these places as gathering areas. The landscaped
miniparks, squares or greens do not count toward the park dedication requirements.
(c) Protected customer walkway, arcade, or easily identifiable building pass through containing window
displays and intended for general public access.
(d) Water feature, such as a pond or fountain, provided the feature is easily accessed by pedestrians
and includes or integrates permanent seating areas for pedestrians.
(e) Any other well designed area and/or focal feature that the city finds consistent with the intent of
these design standards, and that substantially enhances such development and serves as a
gathering place for residents, visitors, customers, and employees.
7. Parking Of Bicycles: Bike parking spaces shall be installed at ten percent (10%) of the total number of
automobile spaces within the development. For convenience and security, bicycle parking facilities
shall be located near building entrances, shall be placed parallel to the sidewalks, shall be easily
visible and shall not be located in remote automobile parking areas. Such facilities shall not, however,
be located in places that impede pedestrian or automobile traffic flow or that would cause damage to
plant material. Bike racks shall provide a means for the bicycle frame and one wheel to be attached to
a permanent fixture (designed for securing bicycles) by means of a lock.
(B) Architectural Standards:
1. Fronts Of Buildings: Any building face and yard that abuts CSAH 50, Spruce Street, or Pilot Knob shall
be considered a front and shall reflect a level of aesthetic treatment equal to or greater than that of
building faces and yards that abut the north-south corridor and the major roads in the mixed use
district.
2. Unifying Design Theme: Buildings and/or streetscapes in the Spruce Street commercial district and the
business/flex district shall reflect a unifying design theme that incorporates features found along the
north/south corridor and within the mixed use district. City staff and the planning commission shall
determine whether development proposals satisfy this requirement.
3. Exterior Surfaces: Major exterior surfaces of all walls shall be face brick, stone, glass, stucco,
architecturally treated concrete, cast in place or precast panels, decorative block, or approved
equivalent, as determined by the city. The following may not be used in any visible exterior application
except when specifically permitted by the city in areas with limited public view: exposed cement
("cinder") blocks; fabricated metal or pole construction structures, including sheds, warehouses, and
industrial buildings constructed either on or off site of corrugated metal panels; exterior brick that is
painted over; or experimental materials with no proven record of durability or ease of maintenance in
the intended application.
4. Facades: Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the community development department,
developers of buildings located along the north/south corridor and within the mixed use district shall
use facade variations to differentiate separately leased commercial spaces. Facade variations shall
incorporate modulated and articulated building wall planes and rooflines through use of:
(a) Projections, recesses, and reveals expressing structural bays or other aspects of the facade, with a
minimum change of plane of six inches (6").
(b) Changes in color or graphical patterns, changes in texture, or changes in building material.
(c) Varying parapet heights and designs that demonstrate that the buildings are different from each
other and that add interest to the streetscape.
(d) Recessed entrances.
(e) Building entrances that incorporate elements providing shade from the sun and weather protection
for pedestrians.
(f) Corners which are distinguishable from the remainder of the building through the use of towers,
architectural treatments, arches, roof forms, or size and mass.
All buildings along the north/south corridor and within the mixed use district shall be constructed with
at least one functional or decorative (false facade) upper story. To the extent practical or feasible,
variations in rooflines or heights shall be used to differentiate separately leased commercial spaces
within buildings.
5. Windows: Windows shall be provided on walls that are adjacent to public or private rights of way,
parking lots and sidewalks. False windows are allowed.
6. Projections: Buildings may have one of the following projecting from the building facade:
(a) Awnings/canopies over the first floor windows and along the frontage of all building entrances.
(1) Projection: Awnings and canopies shall not project more than five feet (5') into the public right of
way, except where located above an entrance, in which case the maximum projection shall not
exceed eight feet (8'). In no event should an awning or canopy be supported by poles or other
structural elements located in the public right of way.
(2) Length: Awnings and canopies should emphasize the rhythm of the facade bays, windows and
. entrances, and shall not continue uninterrupted along the building facade.
(3) Height: The bottom of awnings and canopies should be at least eight feet (8') above sidewalk
grade.
(4) Illumination: Backlit awnings and canopies are not permitted.
(5) Inscription: Lettering on awnings and canopies shall comply with subsection 1-Q-9-~(B)1 (k) of this
chapter.
(6) Materials: Awning and canopy materials should be limited to cotton, acrylic or vinyl coated cotton,
copper or bronze coated metal, or clear glass. Other materials may be used if approved by the
community development department. Awnings shall be designed with a slope. No horizontal
awnings are allowed. Structural supports shall be constructed of steel and/or aluminum and shall
(if or where visible) incorporate ornamental features.
(b) Projecting signs perpendicular to the building. Projecting signs shall comply with subsection to-6:-3
(B)5(e) of this chapter.
7. Public Entrances: For commercial buildings located along the north/south corridor, each separate
ground level tenant space shall have at least one public entrance that faces the north/south corridor.
For buildings located within the mixed use district, each separate ground level commercial tenant
space shall have at least one public entrance that faces the nearest major public or private street.
Developers shall be encouraged to also provide public entrances adjacent to off street parking areas.
8. Site Plan Review: All applications shall comply with the requirements of subsection tQ-6:-23{E) of this
chapter for site plan review. Site characteristics to be evaluated for this purpose include building and
plant materials, colors, textures, shapes, massing, rhythms of building components and details, height,
roofline and setback.
9. Screening Of Roof/Exterior Equipment: Mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, and other utility
hardware, whether located on the roof or exterior of the building or on the ground adjacent to it, shall
be screened from the public view with materials identical to or strongly similar to building materials, or
by landscaping that will be effective in winter, or they shall be located so as not to be visible from any
public right of way, private street or off street parking area. In no case shall wooden fencing be used as
a rooftop equipment screen. (Ord. 004-506, 2-17-2004)
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City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 . Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:
Planning Commission
Lee Smick, City Planner p
AICP, CNU-Accredited
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Variance from Minimum Front Yard Setback Requirement in the R-2 Zoning District
Thomas Weber, 809 _7th Street
DATE:
August 11, 2009
INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION
Mr. Thomas Weber, 809 _7th Street, is requesting that the Planning Commission review his proposal to locate a
new 832 square foot garage in the rear of his yard (Ex. A). The proposal would require a 14 foot variance to the
front yard setback (Mr. Weber is on a corner lot) in the R-2 zoning district. The code for yards along streets is
shown as follows:
10-4-1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
(A) Lots which abut on more than one street shall provide the required front yards along each street.
Rear yard setbacks shall not be required on corner lots since side yard setbacks apply.
However, Mr. Weber's property line along Beech Street is already set in 21 feet from the curb (Ex. B). In fact,
most of the boulevards in this area are 20-21 feet in width (Ex. C). If the variance were not allowed, he would
be required to construct the garage a minimum of 34 feet from the curb, thereby locating the garage towards the
middle of his backyard, diminishing open space in that area.
ACTION REOUESTED
Offer comments to the property owner concerning the request for a 14 foot variance to the front yard setback
along Beech Street.
Cc: Thomas Weber
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ParcellD 141830005000 I Bathrooms 1.5
Owner Name Weber Thomas Garage Sq Ft 440
Joint Owner Other Garage
Owner Address 809 7Th St Misc. Building
Owner Address 2 Estimated Land Value $40,400
City/State/Zip Farmington Mn 55024 Estimated Building Value $144,100
Common Name Total Estimated Value $184,500
Property Address 809 7TH ST Tax Capacity $2,048
Property City FARMINGTON Special Assessments $53
Use Residential Total Property Tax $2,672
Homestead Y Date of Sale Sunday, June 01,1997
Year Built 1957 Sale Value $120,000
Effective Year Built 1970 Acres 0.26
Building Type S.FAM.RES School District 192
Building Style ONE STORY Watershed District VERMilLION RIVER
Foundation Sq Ft 1427 Plat Name CORRIGANS ADDITION
Finished Sq Ft 2854 Lot and Block 5
Frame WOOD Tax Description
Bedrooms 13
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guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,
appraisal, survey, or for zoning verification.
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