HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.b. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Maximum Density Allowable in the Agriculture District • CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
City Council Meeting Date: December 21, 1999
AGENDA ITEM: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Maximum AGENDA SECTION:
density allowed in the Agriculture District New Business
PREPARED BY: Rick Pearson, City Planner AGEND � � �
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ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance: PC Minutes(10-12-99). APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Action: Recommendation of approval (3-1)
SUMMARY
This zoning ordinance amendment is part of the Comprehensive Plan implementation process. The reason for
the amendment is to preserve agricultural land from encroaching residential development.
Currently, the allowable residential density in the Agriculture District is one d�velling unit per ten acres. The
amendment would lower the density to one unit per forty acres. The intent is to reduce the threat of premature
residential development that inhibits future development with urban services. Ho�vever, agricultural
subdivisions will still be allowed, especially as they were intended, for farming families. Ideally, the Comp
Plan process would go far beyond the 2020 time frame with assumptions of ultimate land use. In essence, there
would not be any land guided for agricultural use that would not be permanent agriculture. Unfortunately, this
is not possible because of the staging or phasing of services. Therefore, the land guided for future urban
development continues to be zoned a�iculture until services are available. The flip side of this strategy is to
determine what land should be guided for future rural residential use if any. This assumes that there should be
more land available for rural residential use because of factors which inhibit urban development. This way,
rural residential development occurs in the most appropriate location in balance�vith other development
patterns.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
There were many people in attendance for the public hearing. However, most were rural residential residents
who have participated in the recent Comprehensive Plan modification hearings. Several farmers did attend,
with one indicating his interest in subdividing his land into 2.5 acre lots. Agriculture zoning does allow
relatively small lots,but the density limitations would result in only seven additional lots given the three
existing homes on his eighty acres.
The Planning Commission discussed the subdivision process, clustering techniques and the effect of the extend
of existing Agricultural zoning. A motion was adopted in support of the text amendment. However, the
dissenting Commissioner was concemed about reducing farmer's ability to subdivide land.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance B, the zoning ordinance that will lower the maximum
residential density allowed in the Agriculture District to one dwelling unit per forty acres.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
- City of Rosemount
Ordinance No. B-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE B
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZOINING ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 6.1.F.6 "AG Agricultural District/Maximum Gross Density"of
Ordinance B - City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance, adopted September 19, 1989, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
6.1 AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT:
F. 6. Maximum Gross Density: 1 dwelling unit/40 acres
SECTION 2. Section 7.1 "Dimensional Standards"of Ordinance B- City of Rosemount Zoning
Ordinance, adopted September 19, 1989, is hereby amended to read as follows:
7.1: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
(For Additional Requirements, refer to Secrion 7.2, Supplementary Regulations; Secrion 8 Off-Street Parking; and
Secrion 9,Special Overlay Regulations)
Minimum Lot Size(ft) Minimum Yards(ft) Other Standards
GUOS/Unit(s�
Districts Zone Width Area Depth Front Sideb Rear Max. 1tas. Max. GUOS/
' (ft) Densiri Bldg.Ht. Lot Unit
(ft) Cover" (s�
AG N/A 300 2.5 ac 50 30 30 1/40 ac 50 N/A N/A
AG-P N/A 300 40 ac 50 30 30 I/40 ac 50 N/A N/A
RR N/A U-300 U-5 ac 40 30 30 1/5 ac 35 N/A N/A
P-200 P-2.5 ac
RL N/A 110 20,000 180 30 15 30 N/A 35 30% N/A
R-1 N/A C-95 C-12,000 125 30° 10 30 N/A 35 30% N/A
I-80`Z I-10,000'
R-lA N/A C-95 C-12,000 125 30° T-10 25 N/A 3� 30% N/A
I-80 I-10,000' S-5
R-2' N/A 100 12,000 120 30' 10 30 6/ac 35 %5 N/A
R-2Z N/A 120 18,000 150 30° 30 30 6/ac 35 75% N/A
R-3 N/A 150 22,500 150 30° 30 30 12/ac 35 75% 500
R-4 N/A 150 22,500 150 30° 30 30 40/ac 35 75% 500
C-1 lAC 150 15,000 125 30° 10' 10' N/A 3� 75% N/A
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C-2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3� N/A N/A
C-3 .5 ac 120 .5 ac 30° 10� 10' N/A 35 75% N/A
C-4 BP-2 1 ac 120 20,000 30' 10' 10' N/A 35 75% N/A .
BP-4
BP-1 BP- 5 ac N/A .5 ac 30 30a 308 N/A 40 75% N/A
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WM 10 N/A 5 ac 75 50$ 50$ N/A 75 50% N/A
ac
IG 10 N/A 5 ac 75 508 50g N/A 75 50%' N/A
ac 75%'0
P N/A N/A N/A 30 30a 30g N/A 40 75% N/A
FP N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
U-Unptatted C-Comer LotT-Two Story �
P-Platted I-Intmor LotS-Single Story
1 Single&2 Faznily
Z Mul[iple Family,including Townhomes
3 Comer lots in R-1 shall have a minimum of 12,000 squre feet in azea
4 Refer to Section 7.2.C.4.a for established front yards
5 Two Family Dwcllings- 30%
Single Family Daached Dwellings-40%
Single Faznily Attached Dwellings-70%
. 6 See Section 7.C2.a.and�.2.b.
� 30 foot minimum side or rear yazd where abutting and'R'District
$ Refer to Section 7.C.2.a for buildings exceeding 35 feet in height
9 May exceed 50%lot coverage up to a ma�cimum of 75%lot coverage if storm water nmoff is managed on site in accordance with City Standards
�� In sewered azeas within MUSA or in an area designated az a future phased addition to the M[JSA in the Comprehrnsive Guide Plan
�� Tncludes structures,paved parking area,driveways and otha impervious surfaca
12 Minimum(ot width for lots in Country Hills is 65' - .
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication
according to law.
ENACTED AND ORDAINED into an Ordinance this 2°d day of November, 1999.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
Cathy Busho, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk
Published in the Rosemount Town Pages this day of , 1999.
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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes October 12, 1999
P uant to due call and notice thereof,the Regular Meeting of the P ' g Commission was
duly h on Tuesday, October 12, 1999. Chairperson Bill Dro called the meeting to order at
6:40 p.m. ' members Jay Tentinger,Jeffery Weisensel Kim Shoe-Corrigan present.
Also in attend was City Planner Rick Pearson.
There were no additions conections to the enda.
MOTION by Tentinger to appro t eptember 28, 1999 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes. Seconded by o orrigan. Ayes: Tentinger,Droste, Shoe-Corrigan and
Weisensel. Nays: O. Motio arried.
De artment A ouncements � �
Commissio rs noted the actions taken by the City Counc' on October 5, 1999.
ION by Droste to recess the meeting unti17:00 p.m. Motion 'ed unanimously.
Public Hearing: Zonin� Tegt Amendment-Maximum Densitv Allowed in
the Agriculture District
Chairperson Droste opened the public hearing on the Zoning Text Amendment concerning the
maxunum density allowed.in the Agriculture District. The recording secretary has placed the
Affidavit of Publication and Posting of a Public Hearing Notice on file with the City.
Mr.Pearson presented the proposal to amend the Zoning Ord.inance to lower the allowable
residential density in the Agriculture District from one dwelling unit per ten acres to one
dwelling unit per forty acres. This change is part of the Comprehensive Plan implementation
process and pertains only to density,having no effect on setbacks, lot size, etc. The reason for
the change is to preserve agricultural land. Agricultural subdivisions will still be allowed.
Commissioner Tentinger inquired about a property owner's options for dividing a parcel. He
does not wish to create a situation that prevents a property owner from full enjoyment of his
property due to a conflict with zoning. Additionally,he was concerned that this zoning change
� could result in landlocked parcels.
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Planning Commission
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Mr.Pearson explained that property west of Akron Avenue would likely be guided for non-
agricultural use. The Agriculture District would be east of Akron Avenue. The zoning change
would result in more restrictive overall use of agricultural land.
Chairperson Droste opened the public hearing.
Jeff Fadden, 12231 Biscayne Ave., asked for further clarification as to which property east of
Akron Avenue would be in the Agriculture District. He also asked whether this zoning change
would affect taxes. '
Richard Cliff, 12523 Akron Ave.,was hoping to divide his property into 2%z-acre parcels. He
pointed out the Met Council wants more density and clustering,yet his offer to increase density
on his property is not acceptable. Mr.Pearson explained to Mr. Cliff options for dividing his 80-
acre parceL
Denise Travers, 12467 Biscayne Avenue, asked about rural subdivisions and whether five-acre
sites would be permitted. Mr.Pearson explained balancing density in the rural subdivisions and
� urban density development. He further explained the Met Council does not control subdivisions,
and the city has that authority.
Discussions continued concerning the purpose of the proposed zoning change to preserve
agricultural land and the inefficiency of running sewer and�vater to five-acre lots.
MOTION by Droste to close the public hearing. Seconded by Weisensel. Ayes: Droste, Shoe-
Corrigan,Weisensel, and Tentinger. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Commissioner Shoe-Corrigan indicated she supports proactively preserving true agricultural land
and encouraged the use of.clustering and planned development.
Commissioner Tentinger confirmed that the proposed zoning change would not affect .
agricultural land guided for rural residential development,including Mr. Cliff s property. Mr.
Pearson indicated the zoning change affects all agricultural land guided for agriculture use, and
he suggested land west of Akron Avenue should be rezoned to the appropriate zoning
designation in conforxnance with the Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION by Droste to recommend that the City Council adopt an amendment to the zoning
ordinance,which lowers the maximum density allowed in the Agriculture District to one
dwelling unit per forty acres. Seconded by Shoe-Comgan. Ayes: Shoe-Corrigan,Weisensel,
and Droste. Nays: Tentinger. Motion camed.
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