HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.10.24 Planning MinutesCITY OF FARMINGTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 10th, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Rotty at 7:00pm
Members Present: Rotty, Lehto, Windschitl, Snobeck, Tesky
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Jared Johnson, Planning Coordinator
Rita Trapp, HKGi
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Tesky, second by Snobeck to approve minutes of Planning Commission for
November 12th, 2024, regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Rotty opened all public hearings.
3.1 Akin Knoll Combined Preliminary and Final Plat- Planning Coordinator Johnson
stated that the applicant has requested an additional continuation while they make final
adjustments to their plans.
MOTION by Windshitl, second by Lehto to continue until January Planning Commission
Meeting. APIF MOTION CARRIED
3.2 Ordinance amendments to Title 10, Chapters 2,5 and 6 of the Farmington City
Code as it relates to Cannabis Business- Planning Manager Wippler presented the
recommended amendments.
10-2-1: ZONING DEFINITIONS:
• CANNABIS CULTIVATION- A use involving the licensed growing and harvesting of
cannabis.
• CANNABIS OR HEMP MANUFACTURING- An establishment or use of land which
involves the compounding, processing, packaging, wholesaling, testing,
treatment, transportation, or delivery of cannabis or hemp products.
• CANNABIS RETAIL- A licensed establishment where cannabis flowers, immature
cannabis plants and seedlings, and related products as allowed by law are sold to
individual consumers who are at least 21 years of age.
• LOWER POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE RETAIL- A licensed establishment where lower
potency hemp edible products are sold to individual consumers who are at least
21 years of age.
SECTION 2. Title 10, Chapter 5, Sections 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 of the Farmington
City Code is amended by adding the underlined language as follows:
• 10-5-5: A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
o Conditional- Cannabis cultivation, outdoor Cannabis cultivation,
indoor
• 10-5-11: B-1 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
o Conditional- Cannabis retail, lower potency hemp edible retail
• 10-5-12: B-2 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT
o Conditional- Cannabis retail, lower potency hemp edible retail
• 10-5-13: B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
o Conditional- Cannabis Retail, lower potency hemp edible retail
• 10-5-14: SSME SPRUCE STREET MIXED USE DISTRICT-
o Conditional- Cannabis retail, lower potency hemp edible retail
• 10-5-15: MUCI- MIXED USE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
o Cannabis retail, lower potency hemp edible retail
• 10-5-17: INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
o Cannabis cultivation indoor, cannabis or hemp manufacturing
Creates 10-6-31- Cannabis Business Standards
Cannabis cultivation-
• All cannabis cultivation businesses must provide evidence of a state
license under Minnesota Statute 342.14 and be in compliance with the
provisions of the Zoning Code, City Code, and all applicable state laws and
regulations. B)
Cannabis or hemp manufacturing-
• All cannabis or hemp manufacturing businesses must provide evidence of
a state license under Minnesota Statute 342.14 and be in compliance with
the provisions of the Zoning Code, City Code, and all applicable state laws
and regulations. Ordinance 2024-13 Page 3 of 3
Cannabis retail-
• The City shall limit the number of cannabis retail businesses in the City to
no more than one business per 12,500 residents.
• Hours of operation for cannabis retail uses shall be between 8 am and 10
pm Monday through Saturday and between 10 am and 9pm on Sundays.
• All cannabis retail businesses must provide evidence of a state license
under Minnesota Statute 342.14 and be in compliance with the provisions
of the Zoning Code, City Code, and all applicable state laws and
regulations.
Lower potency hemp edible retail-
• Lower potency hemp edible retail uses shall be prohibited between the
hours of 2 am and 8 am Monday through Saturday and between 2 am and
10 am on Sundays.
• All lower potency hemp edible businesses must provide evidence of a
state license under Minnesota Statute 342.14 and be in compliance with
the provisions of the Zoning Code, City Code, and all applicable state laws
and regulations.
Chair Rotty opened public discussion. Windschitl asked if there is anything locally required
for licensing. Planning Manager Wippler explained it is all done through the state. He did say
enforcement will still go through the city. Ms. Trapp reiterated that the City is requiring
licensees complete registration with the City to assist with this.
MOTION by Windschitl, second by Snobeck to close Public Hearing. APIF MOTION
CARRIED
MOTION by Lehto, second by Tesky for favorable recommendation to City Council. APIF
MOTION CARRIED
4. ADJOURN
MOTION by Windshitl, second by Tesky to adjourn the meeting at 7:11pm. APIF MOTION
CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Tony Wippler, Planning Manager