HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.09.24 Planning MinutesCITY OF FARMINGTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 9th, 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: Jared Johnson, Planning Coordinator
Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Windschitl, second by Snobeck to approve minutes of Planning Commission
for June 11, 2024 regular meeting. APIF MOTION CARRIED
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Rotty opened all public hearings
3.1 Variance from City Code Section 10-5-14(B) to construct a Commercial
Daycare at 4640 Knutsen Drive-Withdrawl Planning Coordinator Jared Johnson
presented the request to withdraw until they work through unresolved issue on
site.
MOTION by Tesky, second by Lehto to withdraw the application for this variance.
APIF MOTION CARRIED
3.2 Request for Conditional Use Permit to construct cooler/freezer addition to
existing convenience store (Kwik Trip) at 217 Elm Street. Planning
Coordinator Jared Johnson presented the request.
• Property is zoned B-2 Downtown, where convenience stores with
gas are a conditional use.
• Kwik Trip was approved a similar addition to their Pilot Knob store
back in January of 2023.
• 234 square-foot cooler/freezer addition on the south side, flush with
the front of the building.
• Addition is accessed from inside the building, back kitchen area
• Existing fenced area adjusted to the west to maintain screening of
mechanical equipment
• Existing picnic table area will be adjusted to the south
• All city code requirements in the B-2 district are met.
Chair Rotty opened discussion. Commissioner Lehto asked about safety of picnic
table movement, was told they are not getting closer to road will just be back to
back instead of side to side. Chair Rotty reiterated safety for the table placement.
MOTION by Snobeck, second by Tesky to close the public hearing. APIF MOTION
CARRIED
MOTION by Lehto, second by Windschitl to approve the conditional use permit.
APIF MOTION CARRIED
3.3 Public Park, Trails and Open Space Dedication Ordinance
Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid presented the background and
dedication requirements.
• Fees collected must directly relate to new growth
• Fees can’t be used for ongoing maintenance or replacement of existing
amenities
• Park dedication will not fully fund all park system improvements. Funding
will also be needed from city general funds, grants, donations,
sponsorships etc.
• To require park dedication, city must have (1) Parks and Open Space Plan
or a Parks, Trails and Open Space component in its comprehensive plan
and adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• A city is required to establish an essential nexus and ensure fees are based
on fair market value
o Review City’s existing park dedication requirements
o Establish essential nexus for City’s park dedication fees
o Identify and needed changes to existing Public Park, Trails
and Open Space Ordinance
o Ensure compliance with state statutes
• Park Dedication can be fulfilled using:
o Land Dedication
o Cash in lieu
o Combination of land and cash dedication
Proposed code updates:
• Restructured for clarity
• New provision requiring a survey of the property prior to dedication
• Revise dedication formula for park land, trails and open space and
established a method for addressing mixed use development
• New provision clarifying procedure for what happens if the amount to
be dedicated is more than the land to be subdivided
o If amount of land required is more than amount of land being
subdivided, City will accept combination of land dedication and
cash payment.
• Removed the park development fee
• City Attorney reviewed draft Ordinance and found it to be acceptable.
Chair Rotty opened up discussion for questions. Commission member Windschitl
asked if there is a timeline once the funds are received if they have to be spent. Park
Director Kellee Omlid stated that there is not a timeline they are held in park
improvement fund. He also clarified that the cash can only be used for new parks.
Cannot be used for maintenance of amenities. Commissioner Lehto asked if maps
have been updated to show the annexed land. Park Director Kellee did confirm it is
updated. Commissioner Snobeck asked if this was similar to surrounding cities.
Kellee did confirm that each community has created their own formula/system.
Chair Rotty asked if they can use some of the funds for trail connection. Kellee stated
you can.
MOTION by Windschitl, second by Tesky to close public hearing. APIF MOTION
CARRIED
MOTION by Tesky, second by Lehto to recommend to city council approval of
Ordinance 2024-08, an ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 4, of the Farmington
City Code. APIF MOTION CARRIED
4. DISCUSSION – NONE
5. ADJURN
MOTION by Snobeck, second by Windschitl to adjourn. APIF MOTION CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Tony Wippler, Planning Manager