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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.11.23 Planning MinutesCITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 11, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Rotty at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Rotty, Tesky, Windschitl, Lehto, McAbee Members Absent: None Staff Present: Tony Wippler - Planning Manager Jared Johnson - Planning Coordinator 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approve Planning Commission Minutes MOTION by Windschitl, second by McAbee to approve the meeting minutes of the Planning Commission from May 30, 2023 special meeting and June 13, 2023 regular meeting. Voting for: Rotty, Windschitl, Lehto, McAbee. Abstain: Tesky. MOTION CARRIED. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Rotty opened all public hearings 3.1 - Conditional Use Permit for Grocery Store within the B-1 Zoning District - 705 - 8th St - Sultan Haque - Cont'd - Planning Manager Wippler indicated that the applicant has requested a second continuation to the August meeting. Motion by Tesky second by Lehto to continue public hearing until the August meeting. APIF, Motion Carried. 3.2 - Conditional Use Permit to allow a Commercial Child Daycare Center at 310 Division Street - Planning Coordinator Jared Johnson shared the request of Angela Petri, owner of Creative Wonders Childcare to allow for a commercial daycare. This Farmington location would add approx. 135 childcare slots with 15-20 staff positions. The proposal would be to do only interior renovations. There would be 2 outdoor fenced in play areas, to the west, separated by age group. The floodplain does encroach into these areas, no structures or impervious surface improvements are allowed. The DNR had no concerns with the plans. All CUP requirements have been met. Greg Rance with KW Commercial Brokerage firm is available to answer questions. Robin Ryan, 443 Whispering River Lane, asked about hours of operation and how many children. Angela Petri indicated that the hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday 6:OOAM to 5:30PM. DHS will make the final determination of number of children, based on their inspection of the building. Ms. Ryan stated she has concerns about noise and traffic. Ms. Petri indicated that the children don't go out until 10AM and are out until approx. noon and again between 4PM - 5:30PM. Ms. Ryan stated that with the arena and the FAA there is quite a bit of traffic on Spruce St. She asked about a traffic light at Division and Elm. Planning Manager Wippler noted that this would by a county decision but, he feels this would not be warranted. Ms. Ryan asked when they would be opening. Ms. Petri stated that they are hoping for a January 2024 opening. Member Tesky asked about the "intentions" of the play area. Ms. Petri explained that if they have play sets, they need they have 6" of fall space, to comply with the DHS surface requirements. The only way in and out of the area is through the building. Member Windschitl asked about the style of fence. Ms. Petri would prefer a solid type fence but, she doesn't know what the architect and sub -contractor have planned. Member Lehto asked if they have started taking applications. Ms. Petri indicated they have not started taking applications yet due to the lengthy process with DHS. Member Lehto also asked about the timeline and if they were repaving the parking lot. Ms. Petri said the timeline is dependent on the DHS and the parking lot will be updated. Member Lehto inquired about signage. Ms. Petri said the plan is to use the existing sign. Member McAbee - Looks like a good plan. Member Rotty - there is a need in the community and this is a good plan. He asked if she is in agreement with the six contingencies. She replied she is. Motion by Windschitl second by Lehto to close the public hearing. APIF, Motion Carried. Motion Lehto second by Tesky to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the allowance of a Commercial Child Care Center at 310 Division Street. APIF, Motion Carried. 4. DISCUSSION 4.1 Draft Ordinance Amendment - 10-6-29: Chickens on Urban Residential Lots - Planning Manager Wippler reviewed with the board the ordinance amendment that has been drafted based on comments from residents, staff and the board. The major changes are making the initial permit administrative. No public hearing will be required however, adjacent property owners with be notified and can contact staff with questions or concerns. It removes the requirement that the property needs to be in the R-1 zoning district. Allow permits to any property that was developed for single family dwellings in a residential zoning district. Clarification of exterior finish materials for the coop and run along with the construction method. Under the supporting information/documents required for a permit - verbiage added: "Any other information the Zoning Administrator deems necessary to evaluate the application for compliance with the requirements of this section and this Code". Change the time period for renewal of permits from yearly to every two years from the date of approval. Addition of verbiage that eggs are for personal use and consumption by the owners of the chickens and may not be offered for sale or sold. Member Windschitl - looking at the time period, with the approval of the permit, will an inspection occur? Planning Manager Wippler noted that yes, they would do the inspection every 2 years to assure compliance and that the number of chickens isn't more than allowed. The other change would be going from three to no more than four chickens. Member Lehto -Asked if the homeowner moved, is there a requirement to have the shelter (coop) removed? Mr. Wippler indicated that "yes" there is a requirement for this. Member McAbee — Looks good no comments. Member Tesky — Likes the administrative approach. Chair Rotty — there has been discussion and no complaints or concerns from neighbors. He asked if the commission ok with the smaller lots where neighbors are closer? They still have to meet the screening requirements. The consensus of the board is to have a public hearing on this amendment, at the August 8th meeting. 5. ADJOURN MOTION by Windschitl, second by McAbee to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Sue Miller Administrative Assistant