HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.08.24 Planning Packet
Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
7:00 PM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
Approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular meeting.
Agenda Item: Approve Planning Commission Minutes - Pdf
3 - 8
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1. Variance from City Code Section 10-5-14(B) to Construct a Commercial
Daycare at 4640 Knutsen Drive
Approve the requested variance from City Code Section 10-5-14(B) to
allow for 0% of the building front being within 20 feet of the public right
of way for the construction of a commercial daycare at 4640 Knutsen
Drive with the following condition:
A site plan application must be submitted and approved by the
Planning Commission for the proposed commercial daycare.
Agenda Item: Variance from City Code Section 10-5-14(B) to Construct
a Commercial Daycare at 4640 Knutsen Drive - Pdf
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3.2. Amend 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Properties Generally Known
as the Fountain Valley Golf Course and the Angus Property
Recommend approval of the following amendments to the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and forward that recommendation on to the City
Council:
1. PID# 14-00500-01-012 (Fountain Valley Golf Course) - Amending
the Land Use Plan from a mixture of Commercial, Low Density
Residential, Low Medium Density Residential, Medium Density
Residential, and Park / Open Space to Mixed-Use
(Commercial/Industrial) and changing the anticipated
development staging from Post 2040 to 2020-2030.
2. PID#’s 07-00500-76-012 and 07-00500-76-011 (Angus property)
- Adding these parcels to the 2020 MUSA (Metropolitan Urban
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Service Area), amending the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use
Plan from Non-Designated to Mixed-Use (Commercial/Industrial),
and including these parcels in the 2020-2030 development
staging timeframe.
Agenda Item: Amend 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Properties
Generally Known as the Fountain Valley Golf Course and the Angus
Property - Pdf
4. DISCUSSION
5. ADJOURN
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Planning Commission
From: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Department: Planning Commission
Subject: Approve Planning Commission Minutes
Meeting: Planning Commission - Oct 08 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached, are the minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Not applicable
BUDGET IMPACT:
Not applicable
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Sept 10 PC minutes
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 10th, 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
Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development
Director
Leah Koch, City Attorney
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Windschitl, second by Lehto to approve minutes of Planning Commission
for August 14th, 2024, regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Rotty opened all public hearings
3.1 1. Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Planned Unit Development for the
Farmington Technology Park- MNLCO Farmington, LLC & MCLCO Farmington Two,
LLC (Tract).
2. Rezoning of the Fountain Valley Golf Course and property formerly known
as the Angus property from B-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, P/OS and A-1 to MUCI-Kimley-horn
City Attorney, Leah Koch, made a statement the AUAR (Alternative Urban Areawide
Review) can run concurrently with preliminary planning for this process. Planning
Manager Tony Wippler presented. The preliminary plat consists of 3 lots over
342.81 acres of land. Site plan is subject to change based on end user.
• Lot 1, Block 1- 155.20 acres, northern portion of data center campus
• Lot 2, Block 1- 2.07 acres, to be deeded to city for utility purposes
• Lot 1, Block 2- 185.54 acres, southern portion of data center campus
• 75ft wide drainage & utility, roadway and trail easement is provided along
the eastern portion of Lot 1, Block 1- preserve for the future Biscayne Ave.
corridor for Dakota County.
Representative Site Plan-
• Provide for up to 12 data center buildings and 2 administrative
buildings between north and south campuses.
• The square footage of data centers on north campus site is 1,600,400
square feet and 933,800 square feet on the southern campus.
• Building setbacks to be substantially greater than generally allowed
in MUCI district. Proposed setbacks minimum of 250ft from
properties adjacent to residential uses and 150ft from any property
line adjacent to a non-residential use.
• Applicant is proposing 40ft wide natural buffer around the majority
of perimeter of site with intent to retain as many existing trees as
practical.
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• Additional Berming, up to 10ft high, will be placed within the natural
buffer area to provide additional screening and visual aesthetics.
• Perimeter fencing, up to 14ft high will be provided. Fencing will be
located outside the natural buffer area.
• 4 Anticipated access for the campuses- Northern campus includes on
access of MN 50 (220th St. W) and one off of 225th St. W. Southern
campus includes accesses off 225th St. W and Biscayne Ave.
• Proposed development standards would require 1 parking space for
each 1,000 sq. ft. of office space. Parking spaces would not be required
for the designated data hall areas.
• Cash in lieu will be taken instead of land with this plat application
• A future trail will be constructed in 75ft wide drainage & utility,
roadway & trail easement if and when Dakota County constructs
Biscayne Ave.
Tract is proposing development be approved as a Planned Unit Development suggest
standards be established and include language on the following:
▸Setbacks ▸ Natural Buffers ▸Landscaping ▸Easement for future County Rd.
▸ General Design Standards ▸ Building Height ▸ Fence Height ▸ Noise
▸ Electric Utility Lines ▸Parking ▸ Substations exemptions from MUCI
▸Private Communication Towers ▸ Maximum Lot Coverage
Rezone request:
• Rezone PID #'s 07-00500-76-011 and 07-00500-76-012 from A-1
(Agriculture) to MUCI (Mixed-Use Commercial/Industrial).
• Rezone 2830 220th Street W from B-1 (Highway Business), R-1 (Low Density
Residential), R-2 (Low/Medium Density Residential), R-3 (Medium Density
Residential) and P/OS (Park and Open Space) to MUCI (Mixed-Use
Commercial/Industrial).
• Data centers are permitted use in MUCI zoning district.
Discussion opened for resident comments:
Robert Jones on 12th St.- Would like more information about TRACT company and
was curious about the tax benefits.
David Puchalla 224th St. - Requested committee vote against zoning amendment.
Denise May 22265 Bearing Ave.-Read email she had sent to mayor and city council
objecting the location of the data center.
Jeff Schottler 22240 Calhoun Ct.- Requested vote against the amendment due to it
being between two residential neighborhoods.
Kathy Johnson- Shared specifics and concerns regarding noise and the constant hum.
Requested a vote of no.
Sarah Fry, Executive Estates- Discussed the property tax disbursement not just
going to City of Farmington. Has concerns with tonal noise. Requested a no vote.
Stacy King Canova Ct- Worried about quality of life, shared why her neighborhood
is important to her & her worries that it will be affected by this being built.
Patrick Rugg 20115 Farrington St.-Has environmental concerns with water use.
Not against a data center just concerns with location.
Andy Berg 22255 Calhoun Ct- Shared concerns that it is surrounded by residential
and there may be better locations for this.
Jason Fuller 3015 224th–Concerned about lack of buffer between homes & center.
Esther Varga – 3994 224th- Asked commission to pursue different location
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Dave Akin Beaumont Ave.- Concerned with water resources are being taken away.
Ryan Peach Executive Estates- Would like a different location.
Drea Doffing 220th St.- Concerned about cost to community in the future and would
like it to be constructed in different location.
Attorney David Keller with Grannis & Hauge- for the environmental coalition
group. Objects to zoning changes as it is a single use. The water consumption
estimates are higher than the original zoning.
Drew Roach 312 11th St-Shared concerns about power grid usage.
Ian English Crimson Way- Asks commission will listen to people who have spoken.
Jacob Steen with Larkin Hoffman-Did share they will be compliant with Minnesota
law for noise and will conduct a noise study. For the water the “worst” case is a 17
million gallons increase from current use.
Chair Rotty asked if building construction is tip up? Mr. Steen answered they have not yet
done designs and at that time the commission could give input. He estimates starting closer
to 2027. Chair Rotty asked what access they would use for construction. Mr. Steen they would
anticipate both North and South points to be entered and the developer would incur those
costs of upgrades/improvements to the roads. Chair Rotty asked if they know elevations. He
did not have with him, but they do have on the surveys. Chair Rotty then questioned how
many communication towers. Mr. Steen stated they don’t have numbers yet but if needed
they will do. Chair Rotty asked if it will be evaporated cooled or electric cooled. Mr. Steen said
due to rapid technology changes they are not sure what will be used.
Chari Rotty asked Can they explain concept of recycled water, Mr. Steen replied that they
would re-use what they can. Depending on the end user the equipment needs will be different.
Chari Rotty then asked will there be a photometric study done. Mr. Steen said depending on
project they will complete at that time. He then asked about keeping trees and Mr. Steen said
they will keep as much as they can to help create natural buffer.
Chair Rotty asked could this impact any residents wells? Mr. Steen said this would draw off
of the city sources. This would be a less intense draw than if the site was developed as straight
housing. Mr. Steen shared they are estimating over 200 jobs when open and up to 1500
during construction.
Commissioner Lehto asked based on end user there may be less buildings than drawn,
possibility of other sites and quality of life for residents . Mr. Steen agreed this plan is a
maximum build out of property, it could be less. He then said this site is an optimal site based
on access to utilities, he said they are always looking at other sites. They do understand the
concern for the values, previous sites have maintained their value or had increases.
Commissioner Snobeck asked when end user comes in that everything will come through the
city council and planning commission to ensure all regulations and rules are met. Mr. Steen
stated that each phase will be presented to the council for approval.
Jerry Ristow 941 8th St. -Made a comment for commissioner to think about if this is
best fit for this land.
Chair Rotty shared they visited various sites in Iowa, the technology has changed already for
cooling (not water) and the surroundings looked like a park not a business.
MOTION by Windschitl second by Tesky to close public hearing. APIF MOTION CARRIED
MOTION by Lehto, second by Snobeck to make favorable recommendation to the council for
the plat, PUD, and re-zoning to the Farmington Technology Park. APIF MOTION CARRIED
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4. DISCUSSION
4.1 Vermillion Commons 4th Addition Final Plat and Planned Unit Development.
Planning Manager Tony Wippler presented the request from Lennar for the final
plat and PUD Vermillion Commons 4th Addition.
• Consists of 67 single-family lots over 25.93 acres.
• Consistent with the approved preliminary plat. Preliminary plat also includes
66 townhome lots to be developed at later date.
• Property to be rezoned R-3 Planned Unit Development.
• Average lot size is 6,198 square feet, with a minimum of 4,800 square feet.
• Plat contains 3 outlots:
o Outlot A- Parkland to be dedicated with this plat.
o Outlot B- Stormwater facility to be deeded to the City of Farmington
with this final plat.
o Outlot C- Future townhome development area.
• Transportation & Access:
o Access to this site will be at the south end of the plat with the
connection of 218th St. W with 220th St. W
o 218th St. W will not be extended from the townhome development to
the east with this plat due to negotiations with Northern Natural Gas
and the crossing of their pipelines with the roadway. This creates only
one access point for egress and ingress to the 4th Addition (218th St W
at 220th St W).
o Developer has agreed to construct temporary bituminous emergency
access that would extend from the terminus of Rose Dr. S through
Outlot C to 220th St. W. Signage and barricades required at both ends
of temporary emergency access to control unauthorized access. The
connection of this emergency access will have to be approved by
Dakota County.
o All public roads will consist of a 60-foot right-of-way with 32-foot-
wide roadway.
• Parks, Trails and Sidewalks
• A 1.5 acres park is proposed on the northern end of the development
(Outlot A).
• Five-foot-Wide sidewalk proposed on west side of Rose Dr., south side
of and ease side of 218th St. W
• Dakota County has a 12-foot-wide-trail, drainage and utility easement
that was granted in 2022 running along the western and northern
boundary of plat. Easement is shown on plat document.
MOTION by Tesky, second by Snobeck to approve final plat and pud upon satisfaction
of contingencies. APIF, MOTION CARRIED
5. ADJURN
MOTION by Windschitl, second by Lehto to Adjourn. APIF, MOTION CARRIED
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Respectfully submitted,
Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Planning Commission
From: Jared Johnson, Planning Coordinator
Department: Community Development
Subject: Variance from City Code Section 10-5-14(B) to Construct a Commercial Daycare
at 4640 Knutsen Drive
Meeting: Planning Commission - Oct 08 2024
INTRODUCTION:
InSite Development Services (applicant) is requesting a variance from City Code Section 10-5-
14(B) to allow for the construction of a commercial daycare at 4640 Knutsen Drive (subject
property). As the Commission may recall, the same variance request was back on the July 9th
Planning Commission agenda but was withdrawn by the applicant as they needed to work through
an unresolved issue. The issue has since been resolved and the applicant is moving forward with
the variance request.
DISCUSSION:
Overview
Subject Property: 4640 Knutsen Drive
Applicant: InSite Development Services, LLC
Property Owner: Clough Properties Two, LLC
Zoning: SSMU (Spruce Street Mixed Use), Spruce Street Overlay District. Commercial daycares
are listed as permitted use
Existing Use: 1.37 acres of vacant land, platted as Lot 2, Block 3 of the Vermillion River Crossings
development
Surrounding Uses: Farmington Clinic to the north, open space to the east and south, vacant land to
the west
Request
The applicant is proposing to construct a commercial daycare on the subject property and is
requesting a front yard setback variance. City Code Section 10-5-14(B) outlines the front yard
setback requirement in the SSMU zoning district, where at least 50% of the building front shall be
within 20 feet of the public right of way. The attached site plan shows a future commercial daycare
building to have 0% of the building front within 20 feet of the public right of way (Knutsen Drive).
The applicant provided a narrative explaining the reasoning for their variance request. The
applicant states the only public right of way the subject property fronts is Knutsen Drive to the north,
and the parcel is moderately narrow, which means placing the building front along Knutsen Drive
would limit the amount of access drives needed to provide proper site circulation to enhance public
safety and emergency access. The applicant also states the site layout lends itself to placing the
playground behind the building, further away from the street for child safety. To place the
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playground behind the building and retain two access points, the building needs to be setback
further from the street. The applicant further states commercial daycares are a permitted use in the
SSMU zoning district and the variance would not alter the essential character of the site, be
injurious the of requirements the with be inconsistent area, the in properties other to or
Comprehensive Plan.
The variance request does not include review and approval of the attached site plan. The site plan
is for reference only and is meant to show what the front yard setback variance for a commercial
daycare building would look like on the subject property. The applicant would like to ensure the
variance would be approved before submitting final site plans. As a condition of approval for the
variance, the applicant must apply for and receive final site plan approval for the commercial
daycare from the Planning Commission.
Variance Review Criteria
Per City Code Section 10-3-6(C), the Planning Commission shall not approve any variance request
unless they find that "practical difficulties" exist using the following criteria:
1. Because the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other
conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the regulations of this title
would cause practical difficulties. Economic consideration alone does not constitute practical
difficulties.
2. That the variance would be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. That the variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this title.
4. The conditions upon which a variance is based are unique to the parcel of land for which the
variance is sought and are not applicable, generally, to other properties within the same zoning
classification.
5. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this title and has not been created by any persons
presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
6. The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality or be injurious to
other property in the vicinity in which the parcel of land is located or substantially diminish property
values.
7. The proposed variance will not substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or
increase the danger of fire, or be detrimental to the public welfare of public safety.
8. The request variance is the minimum action required to eliminate the practical difficulties.
9. Variances may not be approved for any use that is not allowed under this title for property in the
zone where the affected person's land is located except that the temporary use of a one-family
dwelling as a two-family dwelling may be authorized by variance.
Staff believes the variance request meets the applicable criteria listed above.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Not applicable
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the requested variance from City Code Section 10-5-14(B) to allow for 0% of the building
front being within 20 feet of the public right of way for the construction of a commercial daycare at
4640 Knutsen Drive with the following condition:
A site plan application must be submitted and approved by the Planning Commission for the
proposed commercial daycare.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Application 9-16-24
Application Narrative
Location Map
Site Plan (Draft)
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Authentisign ID: F11A9D01-A31E-EF11-86D2-000D3A8F026D
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Authentisign ID: F11A9D01-A31E-EF11-86D2-000D3A8F026D
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InSite Real Estate, LLC
1400 16th Street, Suite 300 | Oak Brook, IL 60523-8854
Phone: 630-617-9100 | Fax: 630-617-9120 | www.insiterealestate.com
September 16th, 2024
City of Farmington – Planning Department
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
RE: Proposed Daycare Facility – 4640 Knutsen Drive
Dear Members of City Staff and Planning Commission,
InSite Development Services, L.L.C. (“InSite”), on behalf of Clough Proper/es Two, LLC
(“Owner”), is applying for a variance from the City of Farmington Zoning Ordinance, in associa/on with
development of a commercial daycare at 4640 Knutsen Drive. The property is also known as Lot 2, Block
3, of the Vermillion River Crossings. Specifically, InSite is reques/ng relief from Sec/on 10-5-14:B, the
requirement to orient “50% of the building frontage within 20’ of the public right of way or private street
edge”.
In conjunc/on with the proposed development and variance request, InSite asserts the
following:
1. The only public right of way or private street that the property fronts is Knutsen Drive, along
the northern property line. The property is moderately narrow, therefore placing the
building along Knutsen would restrict the number of proposed access drives. Having mul/ple
entrances enhances site circula/on, increases public safety by reducing vehicular conflict
points, and improves emergency access.
2. The site layout lends itself to placing the playground behind the building, further from the
public right of way. This is driven largely by safety concerns (i.e. keeping children further
from the road) and privacy requirements (i.e. screening the play areas from the road). To
place the playground behind the building and retain two access points, the building needs to
be further set back from the right of way.
3. “Commercial child daycare center” is a permiAed use in the Spruce Street Mixed Use
District. Gran/ng this variance would not alter the essen/al character of this site, be
injurious to other proper/es in the Vermillion River Crossings, or be inconsistent with the
requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
If you have any ques/ons or need any more informa/on prior to approving this variance request,
please do not hesitate to reach out at the contact informa/on below.
Thank you,
Sean Graham, P.E. – Project Manager
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PROPERTY PLAN
LOCATION: 4640 KNUTSEN DR
FARMINGTON, MN
CONCEPT PLAN (v7)
09/11/2024
SITE DATA
JURISDICTION CITY OF FARMINGTON
ZONING DISTRICT SSMU SPRUCE STREET MIXED USE,
SPRUCE ST ZONING OVERLAY
PERMITTED USE(S)CHILD DAYCARE CENTER
LOT AREA ± 59,837 SF (± 1.37 ACRES)
BUILDING AREA 10,108 SF
F.A.R.CODE N/A | PLAN .169
SETBACKS
BUILDING SETBACKS CODE PLAN
- FRONT YARD (NOTE 1)115' (KNUTSEN)
VARIANCE
- INTERIOR SIDE YARD 0'24' (W), 22' (E)
- REAR YARD 20'102' (S)
PARKING SETBACKS
- FRONT YARD 10'10' (KNUTSEN)
- INTERIOR SIDE YARD 10'10' (W), 18' (E)
- REAR YARD 10'38' (S)
SIGNAGE SETBACK 10'10'
OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
AUTO PARKS STALL
COUNT WITH RATIO
37 (NOTE 2)41 (4.1 / 1000 SF)
ADA STALL COUNT 2 2
PARKING STALL SIZE 9' X 18'9' X 18'
DRIVE AISLE WIDTH TBD 24'
INTERIOR LANDSCAPING N/A N/A
REQUIRED ISLANDS N/A N/A
BUILDING HEIGHT 40'TBD
ADDITIONAL NOTES 1. AT LEAST 50% OF THE BUILDING FRONT
SHALL BE WITHIN 20' OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF
WAY. (VARIANCE)
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Planning Commission
From: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Department: Planning Commission
Subject: Amend 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the Properties Generally Known as the
Fountain Valley Golf Course and the Angus Property
Meeting: Planning Commission - Oct 08 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Farmington is seeking a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the properties generally
known as Fountain Valley Golf Course and the Angus property.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmington is seeking to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The request is as
follows:
PID# 14-00500-01-012 – This subject property is currently home to the Fountain Valley Golf Course
and is addressed as 2830 220th Street W. The request is to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Land
Use Plan and Development Staging for this property. The Land Use Plan would be changed from a
mixture of Commercial, Low Density Residential, Low Medium Density Residential, Medium Density
Residential, proposed (Commercial/Industrial). Mixed-Use to The Open / Park and Space
amendment also includes changing the anticipated development staging from Post 2040 to 2020-
2030. This parcel consists of approximately 160 acres.
PID#’s 07-00500-76-012 and 07-00500-76-011 (Angus property) – These parcels are currently
owned by Independent School District 192 and are addressed as 2806 225th Street W. The
amendment for these parcels include adding them to the 2020 MUSA (Metropolitan Urban Service
Area), amending the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Non-Designated to Mixed-Use
(Commercial/Industrial), development 2020-2030 the in including these and staging parcels
timeframe. These parcels were annexed into the City in accordance with the approved Orderly
Annexation Agreement that is in place between the City and Castle Rock Township. The order
approving the annexation was given by the State of Minnesota on April 24, 2024. Because of the
recent annexation these parcels have a non-designated land use guidance. These parcels consist
of approximately 189 total acres.
APPLICANT:
City of Farmington, 430 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024
OWNERS:
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Bryce & Carole Olson, 2830 220th Street W, Farmington, MN 55024 (PID# 14-
00500-01-012)
Independent School District 192, 20655 Flagstaff Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024 (PID#'s 07-
00500-76-012 & 07-00500-76-011)
Tract is proposing to develop these sites as a master planned Technology Park for data centers.
As the Commission is aware, a rezoning application has been submitted for these parcels as well.
The rezoning application is to rezone these parcels to MUCI (Mixed-Use Commercial/Industrial).
The Planning Commission made a recommendation of approval of the rezoning at its regular
meeting on September 10, 2024. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment would align the
zoning with the Comprehensive Plan. Typically, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
rezoning would have been reviewed and public hearings held at the same meeting. The City is in
process of doing a city-wide, mid-cycle, Comprehensive Plan Amendment of which these parcels
where a part of. Staff is working through some of the details with the city-wide amendment and
therefore it is not ready to be brought forward so it was determined that it was in the City's best
interest to proceed with the amendment before you this evening separately.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Not applicable
ACTION REQUESTED:
Recommend approval of the following amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and forward
that recommendation on to the City Council:
1. PID# 14-00500-01-012 (Fountain Valley Golf Course) - Amending the Land Use Plan from a
mixture of Commercial, Low Density Residential, Low Medium Density Residential, Medium
Density Residential, and Park / Open Space to Mixed-Use (Commercial/Industrial) and
changing the anticipated development staging from Post 2040 to 2020-2030.
2. PID#’s 07-00500-76-012 and 07-00500-76-011 (Angus property) - Adding these parcels to
the 2020 MUSA (Metropolitan Urban Service Area), amending the 2040 Comprehensive
Land Use Plan from Non-Designated to Mixed-Use (Commercial/Industrial), and including
these parcels in the 2020-2030 development staging timeframe.
ATTACHMENTS:
2040 FLU Plan Map
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