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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.14.24 Planning MinutesCITY OF FARMINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING August 14th, 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 July 9th, 2024 regular meeting. APIF MOTION CARRIED 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Rotty opened all public hearings 3.1 Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of a truck terminal within the I Zoning District- Planning Manager Tony Wippler presented the request from RLR Investments and POR-MKR Real Estate, LLC. Located at the Southeast intersection of Pilot Knob Road and 208th Street West (5260 208th St W) Existing Zoning and Comprehensive Plan, zoned I (Industrial) and guided Public/Semi Public in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed expansion includes: • 76,320 square foot building expansion (with 115 bay doors) to the south end of existing building. • Relocation of stormwater facilities to northwest corner of the site. • 3,178 square foot addition to the maintenance building • Additional parking area to the west of existing terminal building • Expansion area will match similarly to existing building height and façade. o This site is zoned I(Industrial)The proposed expansion exceeds minimum setbacks allowed in Zone I. The closest setback being 77 feet to the western property line. o Per code a total of 235 off-street stalls are required based on the used of the property. 319 off street parking stalls will be provided on site. Additionally, 215 trailer parking spots will be provided. o Access to site will remain the same. o Development site consists of 4 parcels. A replat of these parcels into a singular lot will be necessary. o Vacation of certain existing drainage and utility easements will be required. Meets all CUP requirements. City of Farmington recommends approval upon meeting three conditions. • The properties must be re-platted into a single buildable lot and certain easements must be vacated. • Submittal of a landscape plan acceptable to Planning Staff • Obtaining all necessary building and fire permits that may be required. Chair Rotty opened the public discussion: • Barb Ackerman owns a parcel directly south of the expansion-. She shared her concern about water runoff and potential noise. Stan Richards from RLR explained that they are creating a larger retention pond due to the impervious surface that will meet all state requirements and said the noise is not going to be changing. They are not adding more trucks, just more areas for freight storage. Barb then did say she was concerned in the future they may add more trucks and noise. Mr. Richards stated in the future if she has concerns to reach out to him and they will look at ways to reduce noise. Chair Rotty told Ms. Ackerman have her go through the city planning commission if she has needs. Commissioner Tesky asked what truck movement schedule is. Mr. Richards stated they are considered 24hour operation but have limited/sporadic overnight activity. Commissioner Snobeck asked if they anticipate additional jobs. Mr. Richards said they expect 25-30 more jobs. MOTION by Snobeck, second by Lehto to close the public hearing. APIF MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Tesky, second by Lehto to approve the conditional use permit for expansion of the RAMAR LAND CORPORATION truck terminal at 5260 208th St. with the three conditions the applicant agreed to. APIF MOTION CARRIED 3.2 Conditional Use Permit to construct a 65’ x 112’ Salt Storage Shed within R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district at North Municipal located at southeast intersection of 195th St W and Pilot Knob Rd. Planning Manager Tony Wippler presented the City of Farmington request. • Proposed facility would be 65 feet in width and 112 feet in length (7,280 sf). • Height of structure would be approximately 30 feet. • Structure will consist of engineered fabric (tan/sandstone color) on a steel frame. Meets with all CUP requirements. City of Farmington recommends approval upon meeting the condition. • Obtaining all necessary building permits that may be required. Chair Rotty opened the public discussion. Commissioner Lehto asked about security for the access to the salt. Planning Manager Tony Wippler did share that they are not concerned with the cameras and proximity to police and fire station. Commissioner Snobeck asked if any other locations were considered. Tony explained they did not as this was part of original plan and proximity to the maintenance building is ideal. Tesky questioned if this was the permanent location and design of structure, she also asked about wind and snow loads. Tony did say this is the permanent location and the engineers did state it met all requirements. MOTION by Windschitl, second by Snobeck to close public hearings. MOTION by Windschitl, second by Tesky to approve Conditional Use Permit to construct 65’ x 112’ Salt Storage Shed with Norther Municipal Campus with one condition. APIF MOTION CARRIED 3.3 Ordinance Amendment to City Code 10-6-3 Regarding Election Signs. Planning Coordinator Jared Johnson presented request to approve Ordinance 2024-09 amending City Code section 10-6-3 relating to allowable time for posting and removal of election signs. City Code does not align with state statue for posting and removal of election signs for state general election years. Ordinance amendment adds language referring to state statue for allowable time to post and remove election signs for state general elections while keeping existing code for non-general elections. Chair Rotty opened the public discussion. Commissioner Snobeck if there was a thought process on time lines. Jared Johnson explained it is just so we are in line with the state statues. MOTION by Tesky, second by Lehto to close public hearing. MOTION by Lehto, second by Snobeck to approve Ordinance 2024-09 amending city code section 10-6-3. APIF MOTION CARRIED 4. DISCUSSION 4.1 Potential Bee Keeping Ordinance Nick Gessell, property owner at 19881 Deerbrooke Path is requesting discussion on potential bee keeping ordinance. Mr. Gessell presented request to amend ordinance that currently prevents the keeping on bees (Up to two hives) on residential lots within the city limits of Farmington. Commissioner Snobeck stated he would like the commission to look into the surrounding communities and how they handle this type of ordinance. He then asked about neighbor complaints/concerns. Mr. Gessell explained there is a reserved right to inspect/revoke the use permit if there is a complaint. Most likely would have to be a complaint-based system. Commissioner Snobeck asked if there was a possibility of oversaturation. Mr. Gessel explained that it is not very common yet and that if the hives are managed you can control some of that. Commissioner Windschitl stated he thought it should be similar to the chicken permit with site inspection and include limits as far as sale etc. Commissioner Lehto asked if there would be any education required for the risks, benefits etc. Planning Manager Tony Wippler said they will look into that and include that in their consideration. Chair Rotty stated he agrees we need to look into this further and refer to other communities. He thanked Mr. Gessell for their presentation and will review at later date. 5. ADJURN MOTION by Windschitl second by Tesky to adjourn at 7:57pm. APIF MOTION CARRIED Respectrfully submitted, Tony Wippler, Planning Manager