Planning Commission - November 2, 2021 Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Planning Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
The Planning Commissioners present or absent were as follows:
Present: John Gunkelman, Rocky Schneider, Maranda Tasa, Jennifer Holtz, Dawn Morgan, Thomas Schmidt
Absent: Art Rosenberg, Scott Stofferahn
Chair Schneider called the meeting to order.
Business Items
Item A: Approve Order of Agenda
Chair Schneider noted that Item 1 has been withdrawn.
New Planning Commission Member Thomas Schmidt was welcomed, outgoing Planning Coordinator Aaron Nelson was thanked for his years of service, and Planning Coordinator Maegin Elshaug was welcomed back.
Member Tasa moved the Order of Agenda be approved as presented. Second by Member Gunkelman. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Item B: Minutes: Regular Meeting of October 5, 2021
Member Morgan moved the minutes of the October 5, 2021 Planning Commission meeting be approved. Second by Member Holtz. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Item C: November 17, 2021 Brown Bag Luncheon: CANCELLED
Item D: Public Hearing Items
Item 1: Dakota Air Parts Addition
Continued hearing on an application requesting a Plat of Dakota Air Parts Addition (Major Subdivision) a replat of Lots 1-3, Block 1, DDK Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. (Located at 3910 and 4020 25th Street North; 2505 39 ½ Avenue North) (MACO Leasing, Inc./Nate Vollmuth): WITHDRAWN
A hearing had been set for July 6, 2021. At the July 6, 2021 meeting, the Hearing was continued to August 3, 2021. At the August 3, 2021 meeting, the Hearing was continued to September 9, 2021. At the September 9, 2021 meeting the Hearing was continued to this date and time; however, the applicant has requested this item be withdrawn.
Item 2: Golden Valley Sixth Addition
2a. Hearing on an application requesting a Zoning Change from AG, Agricultural to SR-4, Single-Dwelling Residential on the proposed Golden Valley Sixth Addition. (Located at 2800 67th Avenue South) (Ryland Development Corp./EagleRidge Development): APPROVED
2b. Hearing on an application requesting a Plat of Golden Valley Sixth Addition (Major Subdivision) a plat of part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 138 North, Range 49 West to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. (Located at 2800 67th Avenue South) (Ryland Development Corp. /EagleRidge Development): APPROVED
Planning Coordinator Donald Kress presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Discussion was held on the plat.
Member Holtz moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed 1) Zone Change from AG, Agricultural to SR-4, Single-Dwelling Residential and 2) Subdivision Plat Golden Valley Sixth Addition as outlined within the staff report, as the proposal complies with the GO2030 Fargo Comprehensive Plan, the 2007 Growth Plan, the Standards of Article 20-06 and Section 20-0906.F (1-4) of the Land Development Code, and all applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. Second by Member Morgan. On call of the roll Members Gunkelman, Holtz, Morgan, Schmidt, Tasa, and Schneider voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Stofferahn and Rosenberg. The motion was declared carried.
Item 3: Crossroads Corporate Center Addition
Hearing on an application requesting a Plat of Crossroads Corporate Center Addition (Major Subdivision) a plat of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 139 North, Range 49 West to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. (Located at 4001 and 4155 23rd Avenue South) (Scheels All Sports, Inc./Houston Engineering): APPROVED
Mr. Kress presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Member Gunkelman moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed Subdivision Plat Crossroads Corporate Center Addition as outlined within the staff report, as the proposal complies with the 2003 Southwest Future Land Use Plan, the Standards of Article 20-06 and Section 20-0907.C of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. Second by Member Tasa. On call of the roll Members Morgan, Schmidt, Holtz, Gunkelman, Tasa, and Schneider voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Stofferahn and Rosenberg. The motion was declared carried.
Item 4: Urban Plains by Brandt Second Addition
Hearing on an application requesting a Zoning Change from LC, Limited Commercial with a C-O, Conditional Overlay to MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential with a C-O, Conditional Overlay on Lot 2, Block 2, Urban Plains by Brandt Second Addition. (Located at 5100 28th Avenue South) (Urban Plains Land Company, LLC/Tim Gleason): CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 7, 2021
Planning Coordinator Maegin Elshaug presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Discussion was held on the C-O, Conditional Overlay modification, and the original plans proposed for the Urban Plains area.
Planning and Development Director Nicole Crutchfield spoke on the history of Urban Plains and the 51st Street corridor, and setting the tone of development for the surrounding area.
City Engineer Brenda Derrig, spoke on behalf of the Engineering Department.
Discussion continued on the features of the corridor, what the C-O, Conditional Overlay would allow, the changing climate of development, and the future of development in the area.
Applicant Representative Austin Morris, Enclave Development, spoke on behalf of the application.
Further discussion was held on long-term planning and the public trust factor in the changing plan.
At 4:03 p.m., the Board took a five-minute recess.
After recess: All Members present except Members Rosenberg and Stofferahn. Chair Schneider presiding.
Mr. Morris continued his presentation, clarifying parking and the proposed site plan.
Ms. Elshaug clarified elements of the application and what is being proposed.
Member Gunkelman moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and conditional approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed Zone Change from LC, Limited Commercial with a C-O, Conditional Overlay, to MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential with a revised C-O, Conditional Overlay on Lot 2, Block 2, Urban Plains by Brandt Second Addition as outlined within the staff report, as the proposal complies with the Standards of Section 20-0906.F (1-4) of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Member Morgan moved to table the item. Second by Member Holtz.
Discussion was held regarding what the Board is looking for to provide direction to staff.
Member Morgan moved to amend the motion to continue the item to the December 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. Second by Member Holtz.
Assistant City Attorney Alissa Farol spoke on behalf of the City Attorney’s office.
On call of the roll Members Schmidt, Holtz, Morgan, and Schneider voted aye. Members Gunkelman and Tasa voted nay. Absent and not voting: Members Stofferahn and Rosenberg. The motion was declared carried.
Item 5: Timber Parkway Seventh Addition
Hearing on an application requesting a Plat of Timber Parkway Seventh Addition (Minor Subdivision) a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Timber Parkway Fifth Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. (Located at 5056 Charles Way South) (PLC Investments, LLC/Christianson Companies): APPROVED
Mr. Kress presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Member Tasa moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed Subdivision Plat Timber Parkway Seventh Addition as outlined within the staff report as the proposal complies with the Standards of Article 20-06 of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. Second by Member Holtz. On call of the roll Members Schmidt, Morgan, Tasa, Gunkelman, Holtz, and Schneider voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Stofferahn and Rosenberg. The motion was declared carried.
Item 6: Fayland Industrial First Addition
Hearing on an application requesting a Zoning Change from GI, General Industrial to LI, Limited Industrial on Lot 3, Block 2, Fayland Industrial First Addition. (Located at 1217 46th Street North) (Fay Land Partners, LLP/Nate Vollmuth): APPROVED
Mr. Kress presented the staff report stating all approval criteria have been met and staff is recommending approval.
Member Gunkelman moved the findings and recommendations of staff be accepted and approval be recommended to the City Commission of the proposed Zone Change from GI, General Industrial to LI, Limited Industrial on Lot 3, Block 2, Fayland Industrial First Addition as outlined within the staff report, as the proposal complies with the Standards of Section 20-0906.F (1-4) of the Land Development Code, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code. Second by Member Schmidt. On call of the roll Members Gunkelman, Holtz, Morgan, Tasa, Schmidt, and Schneider voted aye. Absent and not voting: Members Stofferahn and Rosenberg. The motion was declared carried.
Item E: Other Items
Item 1: Discussion of Core Neighborhoods and Growth in the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction presentation.
Chair Schneider shared that a presentation was given to City Commissioners on October 20, 2021 regarding the Core Neighborhoods and growth in the extra-territorial jurisdiction. He noted an email link for the presentation was sent out to Planning Commissioners to review.
Ms. Crutchfield spoke on behalf of the Planning Department, sharing the importance of having discussions on how to maximize the use of the land that is left to use in the City.
Discussion was held on the importance of Growth Plans, accommodating for growth in the City and metro area as a whole, and having a plan for growth management.
City Commissioner Arlette Preston spoke on the importance of the Core Neighborhoods Plan, the impact of growth, and sustainability.
Discussion continued on the importance of setting expectations, understanding what it costs to support infrastructure, guiding growth, and implementing the process.
Ms. Derrig spoke on behalf of the Engineering Department.
Ms. Farol provided clarification on tabling versus continuing an agenda item.
Member Morgan moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by Member Holtz. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
The time at adjournment was 5:12 p.m.