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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.09.24 Planning MinutesCITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Rotty at 7:00pm Members Present: Rotty, Lehto, Tesky, Windschitl, Snobeck Staff Present: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager Jared Johnson, Planning Coordinator 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Windschitl, second by Tesky to approve minutes of Planning Commission for March 12, 2024 regular meeting. APIF MOTION CARRIED 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Rotty opened all public hearings 3.1 Ordinance Amendments to Titles 4 and 10 of the Farmington City Code – CONTINUE- Planning Coordinator Jared Johnson requested the public hearing be continued to the May 14th regular meeting to give time to finalize the language of the proposed amendments. MOTION by Tesky, second by Snobeck to continue until May 14th, 2024 planning commission meeting. APIF MOTION CARRIED 3.2 St. Michaels 3rd Addition- Planning Manager Tony Wippler discussed The Church of St. Michael has submitted a preliminary and final plat that would convert an existing outlot to a buildable lot and then combine that lot with the larger parent parcel on site. The rectory would be located towards the south east corner of the property south of the existing parking lot. The property where the rectory is proposed to be built was platted as an outlot in 1998 (Outlot D St. Michaels Addition). In order to make that property buildable a replat of the property is required. Dakota County Plat Commission • The plat is adjacent to County right of waw (CSAH 74-Ash Street & CR 31- Denmark Avenue) and is subject to Dakota County’s contiguous plat ordinance. • The County Plat Commission met on March 27, 2024 and recommended approval of the preliminary and final plats subject to dedicating 20ft of additional right-of way for CSAH 74. This will be a condition of approval. Easement Vacation • Outlot D St. Michael’s Addition is encumbered with a blanket drainage and utility easement • This easement will have to be vacated. A public hearing has been set for the April 15, 2024 City Council Meeting for the vacation of this easement. • New easements will be provided on the St. Michael’s 3rd Addition plat and are acceptable to city staff. Conditional Use Permit • Property is zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential) and places of worship are conditionally allowed in this zone. • The church is proposing an approximately 4,550 square foot rectory on site (former Outlot D location). • Rectory would consist of a main level and basement. • Main level contains 2 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms, a chapel, kitchen and dining area, and a living room. • Basement contains 2 bedrooms, family room, kitchen and dining area, sitting room and mechanical and storage areas. • A 3-stall garage will be attached. • The rectory exceeds all required minimum setbacks. • Access to rectory will come from a driveway that extends from the parking lot to the north. • The location of the driveway will require the elimination of at least 7 parking stalls from the parking lot. • Current parking count on site is 348 stalls. • With the removal of 7 stalls the site will still be in compliance with the city’s parking standards as the church originally overbuilt parking (Church used a ratio of one space for every 3.1 seats in principal assembly room; where code requires one space for every 4 seats in the principal assembly room). CUP Requirements have been met. Action Requested 1. Recommend approval of the St. Michael’s 3rd addition preliminary and final plat and forward the recommendation on to the City Council contingent upon the following: a. Additional 20ft of right-of-way must be provided on the plats for CSAH 74. b. The instrument of dedication on the final plat must be revised to change the wording from “City of Hastings” to “City of Farmington”. 2. Approve the requested conditional use permit to allow the construction of a rectory on the property addressed as 22120 Denmark Avenue contingent upon the following: a. All necessary building permits are obtained. Chair Rotty asked if any questions or comments none from public. Chair Rotty asked how they are going to deal with the dust and noise from commercial property in proximity. Mr. Woods said they will use Privacy fencing and trees, they are well aware of the noise and dust. Chair Rotty asked how many people will be occupying the residence. Father Froehle said at this time just one, in future 2-3 clerics. MOTION by Windschitl second by Lehto close public hearing. APIF MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Lehto, second by Teske to recommend to City Council. APIF MOTION CARRIED 4. DISCUSSION 4.1 Vermillion Commons 3rd Addition Final Plat Planning Manager Tony Wippler shared the Final Plat submission from Lennar Vermillion Commons 3rd Addition. Reviewed Transportation requirements and features. Action Requested Recommend approval of the Vermillion Commons 3rd Addition final plat contingent upon the following, and forward that recommendation on to the City Council: 1. The satisfaction of all engineering comments related to the construction plans for grading and utilities. 2. A Development Contract between the applicant and City of Farmington shall be executed and security fees and costs shall be paid. Submission of all other documents required under the Development Contract shall be required. Steve Trosky from Lennar was available for questions and feedback. Chair Rotty asked about the landscaping plan in center of round-a-bout. None exist at this time. Commissioner Lehto asked about the flood plain on outlot B need to be acquired by the City, Planning Manager Tony Wippler stated it is already acquired by the city. Commissioner Lehto asked if there will be a dedicated park area. Planning Manager Tony Wippler stated there is land dedicated for a park. Chair Rotty asked if there is enough off-street parking. Planning Manager Tony Wippler stated that the parking requirements did meet code. MOTION by Snobeck second by Tesky for a recommendation to City Council for approval of plat. APIF MOTION CARRIED 4.2 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Update Planning Manager Tony Wippler presented updates to verbiage in statements and updates to the future land use maps. Chair Rotty and Planning Manager Discussed the requirements from Met Council and impacts on planning. They also discussed long term plans to review commercial and industrial on main thoroughfares. Commissioner Snobeck asked if we can make adjustments as things change/develop. Planning Manager Tony Wippler stated we can make amendments as needed. Chair Rotty asked about working with Empire on future land use. Planning Manager Tony Wippler stated that they will be in meeting in the future to discuss. 5. ADJOURN MOTION by Tesky, second by Snobek to adjourn at 7:43 pm. APIF MOTION CARRIED Respectfully submitted, Tony Wippler Planning Manager