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Tim Solberg, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
Lisa Sankey, Planner
Malachi Petersen, Planner
Chanda Erickson, Office Manager
West Fargo Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
Tuesday, January 12, 2021- 5:30 p.m.
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1. Call to Order
2. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
3. Approval of Minutes – December 8, 2020
4. Public Hearing – A21-1 Nelson Acres 7th Addition, Replat & Rezoning from R-R: Rural Estate District to
R-2: Limited Multiple Dwellings of all of Lot 2, Block 1 of Nelson’s 1st Addition (4522 Sheyenne Street),
City of West Fargo, North Dakota - Fines
5. Detailed Development Plans A20-42 for Proposed Agassiz Addition – Weigel
6. NW Metro Transportation Plan Presentation – Adam Altenburg
7. Non-agenda
8. Adjournment
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Tim Solberg, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
Lisa Sankey, Planner
Malachi Petersen, Planner
Chanda Erickson, Office Manager
www.westfargond.gov
West Fargo Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 5:30pm
West Fargo City Hall
Members Present: Tom McDougall, Joe Kolb, David Gust, Shane Lebahn, April Walker, Lana
Rakow, Eric Dodds, Mike Thorstad
Members Absent:
Others Present: Jerry Wallace, Tim Solberg, Lisa Sankey, John Shockley, Chanda Erickson,
Malachi Petersen, Bernie Dardis
Minutes Submitted by: Chanda Erickson, Office Manager
Meeting was called to order by Chair McDougall at 5:30pm.
Commissioner Gust moved and Commissioner Kolb seconded to approve the November 10,
2020 meeting minutes as printed and mailed. No opposition, Motion carried.
Commissioner McDougall opened a Public Hearing - A20-41 Conditional Use Permit for an
office combined with showrooms and warehouse in a C-OP District and Variance to reduce
Front Yard Setback at 901 Christianson Drive West (Lot 4, Block 1 of Christianson 3rd
Addition), City of West Fargo, North Dakota - Hebron. There was no public comment. The
Public Hearing was closed. After continued discussion, Commissioner Gust moved and
Commissioner Walker seconded to approve the application with the four conditions listed in the
staff report and an additional recommendation to verify the street can handle heavier loads. No
opposition. Motion carried.
• Jon Youness from Eagle Ridge Development and Gene Thurston from Hebron Brick
were available for any questions regarding the project.
Commissioner McDougall opened a Public Hearing - A20-42 Agassiz Addition, Replat &
Rezoning from R-3: Multiple Dwellings to HC: Heavy Commercial & LI: Light Industrial of Lots
1 & 2, Block 1 of Steffes 2nd Addition, City of West Fargo, North Dakota - Weigel. There was
public comment:
• Cindy Bjerke of 313 6th Street NW, opposed the project. She stated disappointment that
the property owner notifications didn’t include the entire Armour Park neighborhood.
Noise, odor, visual intrusions, traffic, safety and decreased property values were
reasons for her opposition. She offered photos of the bad road conditions. Cindy also
mentioned the need for appropriate buffers.
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• Joseph Seimo of 319 6th Street NW, voiced concerns about the sewer needing
upgrading, truck traffic, poor road conditions and increase in special assessments and
taxes from this project.
• Ryan Kurtz of 301 6th Street NW, asked for clarification if the storage units would be torn
down. The owner, Amy Weigel confirmed they will be improved and not torn down.
• Kim Alberty from Agassiz Seed explained the project. He discussed access, tree buffer
and offered to have a meeting with the neighborhood residents.
• Kim Koppelman of 513 1st Avenue NW, didn’t advocate for or against the project. He
discussed the history of the neighborhood so the Commissioners would be educated.
• Tammie Gerber of 321 6th Street NW, stated Agassiz has been taking care of the area.
She supports Agassiz’s project. She did voice some unrelated snow concerns not
related to the Agassiz project.
• Kasey Oster of 311 6th Street NW, questioned the building size. He feels there is not
enough room on the lot. It was clarified that there were no immediate plans.
The Public Hearing was closed. After discussion, Commissioner Gust moved and
Commissioner Walker seconded to approve the application with the five conditions listed in the
staff report. The Commissioners also asked for the application to be revised as a PUD and that
the Developer meet with the residents. No opposition. Motion carried
Commissioner McDougall opened a Public Hearing - A20-43 Westview 5th Addition, Replat &
Rezoning from R-1SM: Mixed One & Two Family Dwellings to PUD: Planned Unit
Development of Lots 20 and 21, Block 3 of Westview 1st Addition, City of West Fargo, North
Dakota – Burning Hearts Church. The Public Hearing was closed. After discussion,
Commissioner Dodds moved and Commissioner Kolb seconded to approve the application
with the three conditions listed in the staff report and an added condition of requiring a low
density use that matches the permitted uses of a COP district. No opposition. Motion carried.
• Commissioner Rakow recused herself from the deliberations regarding this project.
• Tony Stukel of 3838 7th Avenue E, voiced traffic concerns with the proposed rezoning.
• Jessica Reis, 6233 Osgood Parkway, asked if the townhomes will be income based and
if the sale of the lot has been completed. She mentioned that the homes are vibrating
from construction and cracking their walls.
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• Constance Kirchoffner of 6207 Osgood Parkway is against the rezoning request. She is
against the urban development near her residential neighborhood. She claims the
construction is causing vibrations in her home and disrupting their home life.
There were no non agenda items.
Commissioner Kolb and Commissioner Thorstad seconded to adjourn. No opposition. Meeting
adjourned.
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CITY OF WEST FARGO PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
A21-1 REPLAT/REZONING
4522 Sheyenne St
Lot 2, Block 1 of Nelson’s First
Applicant: Nate Vollmuth, Goldmark Design Staff Contact: Tim Solberg, AICP
Development
Owner: Casey Fines
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing: 01-12-2021
City Commission Introduction:
1st Reading and Public Hearing:
2nd Reading and Final Plat Approval:
PURPOSE:
Replat and Rezone in order to develop the property for multiple dwellings.
STATEMENTS OF FACT:
Land Use Classification: G-2: Sub-Urban – Growth Sector
Existing Land Use: Single Family Dwelling
Current Zoning District(s): R-R: Rural Residential District
Proposed Zoning District: R-2: Limited Multiple Dwellings
Zoning Overlay District(s): CO: Corridor Overlay District
Total area size: 5.69 Acres
Adjacent Zoning Districts: North: P: Public Facilities
South: P: Public Facilities and R-1A: Single Family Dwelling
West: R-R: Rural Residential
East: R-1E: Rural Estate
Adjacent street(s): 47th Avenue West (Local); Sheyenne Street (Arterial)
Adjacent Bike/Pedestrian Facilities: Multi-use path along north side of 47th Avenue West
Available Parks/Trail Facilities: The Wilds Park Facilities along 47th Avenue West
DISCUSSION AND OBSERVATIONS:
• The applicant has provided a preliminary plat showing the property split into 6 separate lots along
with an application to rezone the property to R-2: Limited Multiple Dwellings. The proposed lots
meet the requirements of the R-2 district standards.
• The applicant is proposing an access easement for each lot to gain access to Sheyenne Street and
47th Ave W. The access easement is proposed to be 30’ wide with a 5’ utility easement on each
side. This easement is also proposed to contain utilities to service the lots and would act as an
emergency and service access to the public.
• The R-2 Zoning district is a medium density residential zoning district that allows up to 8 unit
structures as a permitted use. Staff believes this type of residential zoning provides a good
transition to lower density residential. With proper setbacks and buffering the use may be
appropriate along arterial and collector roadways.
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CITY OF WEST FARGO PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
• The City’s landscaping regulations will require buffering between the R-R: Rural Residential and the
proposed R-2: Limited Multiple Dwelling District.
• The proposed access to Sheyenne Street will require further review and consideration by the City
Engineer. Access to an arterial or collector roadway requires review and approval by Planning
Commission and City Commission and may be added through access control on an approved plat.
• The requirements of utility service easement requires further consideration from the City’s Review
Committee prior to final approval.
NOTICES:
Sent to: Property owners within 150’ and applicable agencies and departments.
Comments Received:
• Comments were received from the City Engineer with regard to utilities available on the site. The
site is not served with access to utilities as it is an undeveloped lot previously served with rural
water and on-site septic system. The site is a 5 acre site with one home and in its current state
does not require stormwater retention beyond its current capacity. If redeveloped a drainage plan
and consideration of stormwater needs will be required. The redevelopment of the site must
address the needs of utilities in a utility plan which for such a small site may typically be addressed
at time of development, however this lot is part of a greater subdivision that has resisted past
efforts of urbanization and may therefore have some difficulties with development in this manner.
• Comments were received via email from two property owners within 150’ in opposition to the
rezoning. The emails are attached hereto.
• A phone call was received from a property owner within 150’. The property owner was seeking to
meet with neighbors and staff expects them to attend the public hearing and/or for them to submit
comments in writing. These will be forwarded to the Planning and City Commission if and when
they are received.
CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND OTHER APPLICABLE CITY PLANS AND ORDINANCES:
• The application provides for a mix of residential housing for the neighborhood and section that is
otherwise completely developed with large lot rural residential and therefore the application
would be strongly supported by the Comprehensive Plan by providing a mix of housing types.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Although staff is initially supportive of the zoning change, it is recommended that the Planning
Commission table the proposed application on the basis that there a number of outstanding items that
require further analysis by staff which may have additional requirements of the applicant. The
following items will need to be addressed in order for staff to provide a favorable recommendation:
1. Consideration of any public comment regarding the proposed change.
2. Utility study and plan shall be provided by the developer prior to final plat review.
3. Review and recommendation of the existing access or any proposed changes by the City Engineer.
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4-424. "R-2" DISTRICT OR LIMITED MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT.
4-424.1. Statement of Intent. The provisions of the R-2
District are intended to apply to neighborhoods of medium density
wherein a variety of housing types and certain educational,
religious, recreational and other activities compatible with
residential development are permitted.
4-424.2. Permitted Uses.
1. Any use permitted in the R-lSM District.
2. Multiple dwellings containing no more than 8 units,
including townhouse structures and condominiums.
Source: Ord. 916, Sec. 27 (2012).
4-424.2.A. Provisional Permitted Uses. Any provisional
permitted use allowed in the “R-1SM” District subject to the same
provisions.
Source: Ord. 783, Sec. 13 (2006); Ord. 916, Sec. 28 (2012)
4-424.3. Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses
may be permitted in the R-2 District subject to the conditions
hereinafter imposed for each use and subject further to review and
approval by the City Commission as required by Section 4-550 of
this Ordinance:
1. Any conditional use permitted in the R-l District.
2. Offices for architects, engineers, attorneys, real estate
sales persons or similar professional persons, subject to
the following:
a. The office shall only be established in a building
which was in existence at the time of the effective
date of this Ordinance.
b. There shall not be more than one business per
structure.
3. Medical Hospitals, subject to the following conditions:
a. All such hospitals shall be developed only on sites
consisting of at least ten (10) acres in area.
b. The proposed site shall have at least one property
line abutting a major thoroughfare, existing or
proposed. All ingress and egress to the off-street
parking area, for guests, employees, staff, as well
as any other uses of the facilities, shall be
directly from a major thoroughfare.
c. The minimum distance of any main or accessory
building from bounding lot lines or streets shall
be at least one hundred (100) feet for front, rear
and side yards for all two (2) story structures.
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distance shall be increased by at least twenty (20)
feet.
d. Ambulance and delivery areas shall be obscured from
all residential view with a wall six (6) feet in
height.
4. Multiple dwelling structures containing from nine to
twelve units, subject to the following:
a. The building shall conform to the yard requirements
set forth in Section 4-424.4 of this Ordinance.
b. The site for the building shall have at least one
property line which adjoins, either directly or
across an alley, a commercial or an R-3 District.
5. State-licensed group homes serving at least eight but no
more than twelve developmentally disabled persons.
6. Social Service uses such as drug treatment shelter,
homeless shelters and shelters for victims of domestic
abuse in structures with up to twelve (12) rooms or
units.
Source: Ord. 703, Sec. 1 (2004); Ord. 916, Sec. 29 (2012).
4-424.4. Yard Requirements for the R-2 District.
Two-Family Two-Family
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c. Lot Depth Minimum (ft) 100 100 100 100
d. Front Yard Minimum (ft) 25 25 25 25
e. Rear Yard Minimum (ft) 30 30 30 30
f. Side Yard Minimum (ft) 5(2) 6(2) 6(2) 8 end(2)
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Multiple Accessory
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a. Lot Area Minimum (ft2)
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b. Lot Width Minimum (ft)
c. Lot Depth Minimum (ft)
d. Front Yard Minimum (ft) 25 25 25
e. Rear Yard Minimum (ft) 30 3 30
f. Side Yard Minimum (ft)
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g. Maximum Lot Coverage(4) 40%
h. Maximum Height (ft) 35(5) 15
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i. Minimum Green Area(9) 25% 30%
(1) 1,800 ft2 for each dwelling unit plus 200 ft2 for each
bedroom, with a minimum permitted lot area of 8,000 ft2.
Efficiency units shall be considered one-bedroom units
for the purpose of lot computation.
(2) On corner lots, a side yard facing a public way shall be
a minimum of 12 feet, except when the driveway to a
garage is located in said side yard, in which case the
side yard shall be a minimum of 20 feet, except for lots
of 50 feet or less, in which case the minimum for the
garage shall be 18 feet. In this case, the house may be
12 feet, but garage must be a minimum of 20 feet on lots
greater in width than 50 feet, or 18 feet on lots 50 feet
or less in width.
(3) 12% of the lot width, with a maximum of 12 feet, except
that when multiple family structures with multiple floors
are located adjacent to one and two-family properties,
the minimum setback from the one and two-family property
for the principal structure shall be increased by 20 feet
for each additional floor above the ground floor.
(4) For main building and all accessory buildings. Impervious
surface areas shall be limited to a maximum of 75%.
(5) For every building over 35 feet in height, required yards
shall be increased by one (1) foot for every two (2) feet
of building height over the limit.
(6) A duplex which consists of 2 units on one lot is required
to have a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet. A twin
home which consists of 2 units side by side with a common
party wall is required to have a minimum lot area of
3,000 square feet for each unit.
(7) A duplex is required to have a minimum lot width of 50
feet, whereas a twin home is required to have a minimum
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(8) A duplex is required to have a minimum lot width of
60 feet, whereas a twin home is required to have a
minimum lot width of 30 feet for each unit.
(9) Green area coverage shall apply to the front yard
independently and to the entire parcel in aggregate.
Source: Ord. 435, Sec. 4 (1992); Ord. 501, Sec. 5 (1996); Ord. 916,
Sec. 30 (2012).
4-424.5. Other Applicable Regulations:
Section 4-440 Supplementary District Regulations
Section 4-450 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
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Tim P. Solberg
From: John Nore <johnnore@vistotrailers.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 7:43 AM
To: Tim P. Solberg
Subject: Re: 4522 Sheyenne Street
Good Morning Tim
Thanks for sending this over and detailing out. With that said yes I do object to any project honestly happening
in that area. The strip is too narrow in my opinion and should not be development there. I also know there are
plans for widening that roadway and is already tight on the East side so would make much more sense going
more towards that property with the road when this does happen in my opinion anyways. I am also in close
contact to everyone in that particular division so if something changes and they change there mind with
something they see working out I would reavaluate my decision. I do know they have strict bylaws that do not
allow splitting of lots also and are very adimant about not allowing any of that to happen so not sure how that
would effect this also. Have a good New Years.
On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 8:42 AM Tim P. Solberg <Tim.Solberg@westfargond.gov> wrote:
Hi John,
Thanks for reaching out. Attached are the R‐2 District Standards. The permitted uses would allow the applicant to
apply for a building permit, the conditionally permitted uses would require a public hearing and approval by review and
approval at both Planning Commission and City Commission. After review please let me know if you would still object
to the application. If 20% of the property owners within 150’ object to the rezoning it will require a super majority of
the City Commission to pass.
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Happy New Year to you and your family as well!
Tim Solberg, AICP
Director of Planning and Zoning ‐ City of West Fargo
800 4th Ave E ‐ West Fargo, ND 58078
701‐433‐5321 (direct) ‐ 701‐388‐4925 (mobile)
Have you seen our new interactive GIS App?
Check it out here: https://map.westfargond.gov/TaxParcels/
From: John Nore <johnnore@vistotrailers.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:10 AM
To: Tim P. Solberg <Tim.Solberg@westfargond.gov>
Subject: Fwd: 4522 Sheyenne Street
Good Morning Tim
Hope all is well and you and your family had a good Christmas. I wanted to reach out to you regarding the
proposed plat below that is right across from my new property. I am not going to be able to make this meeting
as I will be out of the state but was hoping this email could be used as my vote against this rezoning going
through especially to R-2 if I am correct on how this works. I have also informed the Nelson Acres group
which I know is fiercely going to be fighting this as well. I am at 4400 South River Estates which is right
across Sheyanne from this property.
I am new to this neighborhood but have heard from the previous owner that this rezoning has been tried before
and sounds like they are trying it again. I know the entire River Estates development fought this at that time as
well. From what I have heard It appears that Nate(from Goldmark) has been pushing things behind the scenes
and wants to develop some rental townhomes/condos on the property. I was told they are requesting a blanket
rezoning from Rural Residential to R-2 vs. submitting a PUD. If I am understanding correctly plans must be
submitted ahead of time if a PUD is required where if a R-2 is approved plans do not need to be approved or
provided to anyone ahead of time therefore leaving a lot of unknowns of what would go there correct? These
unknowns if I am correct could be homeless shelters, drug treatment shelters, Large apartment complexes, etc.
with a conditional use permit correct?
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If I am incorrect on any of this just let me know. If this is the case my stance does remain that before approving
anything I would want to know what is going to be going there and allowed to go there. I do not want any
option for there ever to be any of the shelters or apartments noted above. It makes no sense in that area
whatsoever especially with only being 3 lots. Any questions at all just let me know. I appreciate your time and
have a good New Years.
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Tim P. Solberg
From: tony randall <tony_randall_1977@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2020 6:36 PM
To: Tim P. Solberg
Subject: Re: Nelson Acres rezoning
If you can forward my concerns to the planning commission, that would be great.
I would like to submit a formal protest of the rezoning. Due to the shape of the property and the location, I do not feel that
rezoning it for multiple homes is a good idea.
Thank you,
Tony
On Monday, December 28, 2020, 10:28:16 AM CST, Tim P. Solberg <tim.solberg@westfargond.gov> wrote:
Hi Tony,
The applicant is proposing the plat and rezoning. With the straight rezoning they are not required to provide
detailed plans, but would be required to meet the yard requirements and supplementary district standards. I
attached here our landscaping standards which if they were to get the rezoning approved they would be
required to meet prior to development.
Regarding your question on the City filling land, it is not the City’s decision. This is owned by someone and we
can regulate, but cannot fully restrict development as people have a right to reasonable use of their land. If it
were to be a park or open space, the City would need to purchase the land from the owner. The Park District
is not interested in such a purchase to my knowledge.
Access is certainly an issue that we will need to address as part of this process.
Would you like me to forward these comments to the Planning Commission as they consider the requested
application? Do you have a formal objection to the application?
Thanks for reaching out Tony!
Tim Solberg, AICP
Director of Planning and Zoning - City of West Fargo
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800 4th Ave E - West Fargo, ND 58078
701-433-5321 (direct) - 701-388-4925 (mobile)
Have you seen our new interactive GIS App?
Check it out here: https://map.westfargond.gov/TaxParcels/
From: tony randall <tony_randall_1977@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, December 25, 2020 11:40 AM
To: Tim P. Solberg <Tim.Solberg@westfargond.gov>
Subject: Nelson Acres rezoning
We live at 4449 4 St. W.
I have some concerns/questions about the rezoning of Lot 2 Block 1 of Nelson Acres.
Does the developer have a design concept for the area? The lot is really narrow to the East of us. Is there a plan to plant
trees and maintain that area. It seems too narrow for buildings.
What is the cities plan for widening Sheyenne Street? It seems to make sense to me to widen the street first and then see
how much room is left for development.
I have been slowly removing the dead trees in the shelterbelt to the East of our property. The dead Cottonwoods are right
on the property line. Is the developer going to help remove them before construction starts? Am I going to be responsible
for removing them all myself? Once buildings go up, it will be much more difficult to remove them.
Why does the city have to fill every piece of land with buildings? This area seems much more suited to some kind of green
space. There could be a dog park on the corner of Sheyenne and 47 Ave. Plant some trees with a path. How about
apple/fruit trees that can be picked by residents. Can you tell that I have a degree in Horticulture?
The proposed access to the development that was in the letter seems problematic. Kind of like the access that was
created for Shey West garden center. People have to do u-turns by 4 St. in order to go East and enter the business.
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My concerns may not mean much to the city. But, I feel that lot is better suited for some type of green space due to how
narrow it is and the problematic issue of access.
Thank you,
Tony Randall
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CITY OF WEST FARGO PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
A20-42 REPLAT/REZONE
Agassiz 1st Addition
Lots 1 & 2 of Steffes 2nd Addition
Applicant: Nate Vollmuth – Goldmark Design Staff Contact: Lisa Sankey
Development
Owner: Amelia K. Weigel
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing: 12/8/2020 – Concept Development Plans
Detailed Development Plans: 1/12/2021
City Commission Introduction:
1st Reading & Public Hearing:
2nd Reading & Final Plat Approval:
PURPOSE:
Platting and Zoning for sale and development purposes
STATEMENTS OF FACT:
Land Use Classification: G-4A Core Retrofit Growth Area
Existing Land Use: Vacant & Storage
Current Zoning District(s): R-3: Multiple Dwellings & HC: Heavy Commercial
Zoning Overlay District(s): None
Proposed Zoning District(s): HC: Heavy Commercial & LI: Light Industrial
Proposed Lot size(s) or range: Lot 1 – 38,561 ft²; Lot 2 – 116,698 ft²
Total area size: 3.56 Acres
Adjacent Zoning Districts: East – R-3: Multiple Dwellings; West – HC: Heavy
Commercial; North – LI: Light Commercial; South – HC:
Heavy Commercial & PUD: Planned Unit Development;
Adjacent street(s): 6th Street NW (Local)
Adjacent Bike/Pedestrian Facilities: None
Available Parks/Trail Facilities: None
Land Dedication Requirements: Provided with previous subdivision
DISCUSSION AND OBSERVATIONS:
• The applicant is proposing to replat and rezone two lots.
• Lot 2 has been developed for a number of years with both outdoor and mini-storage, whereas Lot
1 is zoned R-3: Multiple Dwellings and has remained vacant.
• Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 of Agassiz Addition, which combines the northern portion of Lot 2 and Lot
1, is proposed to be rezoned to LI: Light Industrial with the intent to be sold to the property owner
to the north (Agassiz Seeds) for future development. Proposed Lot 2 will remain zoned HC: Heavy
Commercial for continued use for storage.
• Section 4-449-A. Landscaping Standard of City Ordinances would require a buffer yard along the
east side of proposed Lot 1 of either a 6’ architectural screen and 15’ buffer yard of small
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evergreens alternated with deciduous trees or a vegetative screen with 30' buffer yard with small
evergreen trees, alternated with deciduous trees, and one row of evergreen or other shrubs.
• Access for proposed Lot 1, will be via 7th Street NW, to the west, via an existing access easement.
NOTICES:
Sent to: Property owners within 150’ and Applicable agencies and departments
Comments Received:
• An email was received from an adjacent townhome resident regarding additional noise and truck
traffic, as well as concerns with the view from their home being industrial rather than an empty
field.
• A phone call was received from the property owner to the north who intends to purchase the
property for future development. They indicated they do not intend to develop the property for a
number of years and reiterated that access would be via 7th Street NW. They would be willing to
install landscaping along the east side of the property prior to site development.
CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND OTHER APPLICABLE CITY PLANS AND ORDINANCES:
• In terms of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and the G-4A Core Retrofit Growth Sector,
additional growth and development in this area is desirable due to the presence of existing
infrastructure and proximity of service.
• The proposed application could be considered consistent with the City plans and ordinances,
provided buffering and screening is provided as per the landscape standard, which would also help
to screen the residential properties from existing surrounding commercial/industrial uses.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If it is found through deliberation by the Commission that the proposal will not generate a nuisance to
adjacent properties and the general public, it is recommended that the City approve the proposed
application on the basis that it is consistent with City plans and ordinances with recommended
conditions of approval as follows:
1. Concerns of adjacent neighborhood are given due consideration.
2. An updated drainage plan is approved by the City Engineer.
3. An Attorney Title Opinion to the City of West Fargo is received.
4. Signed Final Plat is received with any necessary easements.
5. A certificate is received showing taxes are current.
If it is found through deliberation by the Commission that the proposal will generate a nuisance to
adjacent properties and the general public it is recommended that the City deny the application.
PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION:
At their December 8, 2020, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended revising the
application to PUD: Planned Unit Development and approve the proposed application as a concept
development plan on the basis that it is consistent with City plans and ordinances with the conditions
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of approval which would need to be satisfied prior to review of the detailed development plans and
future consideration by the City Commission are as follows:
1. Concerns of adjacent neighborhood are given due consideration with a meeting scheduled with the
developer and property owners within 150’.
2. An updated drainage plan is approved by the City Engineer.
3. An Attorney Title Opinion to the City of West Fargo is received.
4. Signed Final Plat is received with any necessary easements.
5. A certificate is received showing taxes are current.
DETAILED DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
On December 16, 2020, the developer met with area property owners at the proposed site. They have
submitted a revised plat including a 30’ landscape buffer easement, proposed district standards, design
guidelines and an exhibit showing an aerial photo with the landscaping buffer. This information was
forwarded on to area property owners within 150’.
Proposed District Standards would include the following:
Permitted Uses:
• All uses allowed under “HC” District or Heavy Commercial District
• Wholesale distribution facilities for grain, seed and mixes, farm supplies and erosion control
products
• General Warehousing and storage of grain, seed and mixes, farm supplies and erosion control
products
• Blending and packaging of grain, seed and mixes
• The potential use of any building we would construct on the property would be consistent with the
use of our existing facility. Warehousing and distribution of seed, farm supplies and erosion control
supplies, and equipment for mixing and packaging of grain and seed products. Use of equipment,
similar to the existing facility, including but not limited to grain legs.
Prohibited Uses:
• Grain elevators, seed cleaning, feed grinding plants
• All other uses not specifically listed above or within HC District
Design Guidelines:
• Provide 30’ landscape buffer on property line abutting Residentially Zoned property
• Truck access to this site shall be from 7th Street NW
• Overhead doors shall not be located on the east face of the building
• Building/Yard lights, except for illumination of emergency exits, shall not be placed on the building
or site that are directly visible from the Residentially Zoned Property, if standing at grade
• Maximum sidewall height of building, 25’
• Storm water drainage shall be designed to limit the effects on adjacent properties
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City approve the Detailed Development Plans on the basis that they are
consistent with City plans and ordinances with the recommended conditions of approval as follows:
1. Review and approval of proposed district standards.
2. District standards include provisions to require but not limit to 4-440 Supplementary District
Regulations, Section 4-449-A Landscaping Standards, 4-450 Off-Street Parking and Loading
Requirements, and 4-460 Sign Regulations.
3. A signed PUD and Subdivision Improvement Agreement is received prior to recording the signed
plat.
4. An updated drainage plan is approved by the City Engineer.
5. An Attorney Title Opinion to the City of West Fargo is received.
6. Signed Final Plat is received with any necessary easements.
7. A certificate is received showing taxes are current.
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PUD Language
Steffes/Agassiz Addition Plat:
Permitted Uses:
• All uses allowed under “HC” District or Heavy Commercial District
• Wholesale distribution facilities for grain, seed and mixes, farm supplies and erosion control
products
• General Warehousing and storage of grain, seed and mixes, farm supplies and erosion control
products
• Blending and packaging of grain, seed and mixes
• The potential use of any building we would construct on the property would be consistent with
the use of our existing facility. Warehousing and distribution of seed, farm supplies and erosion
control supplies, and equipment for mixing and packaging of grain and seed products. Use of
equipment, similar to the existing facility, including but not limited to grain legs.
Prohibited Uses:
• Grain elevators, seed cleaning, feed grinding plants
• All other uses not specifically listed above or within HC District
Design Guidelines:
• Provide 30’ landscape buffer on property line abutting Residentially Zoned property
• Truck access to this site shall be from 7th Street NW
• Overhead doors shall not be located on the east face of the building
• Building/Yard lights, except for illumination of emergency exits, shall not be placed on the
building or site that are directly visible from the Residentially Zoned Property, if standing at
grade
• Maximum sidewall height of building, 25’
• Storm water drainage shall be designed to limit the effects on adjacent properties

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Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Case Plaza Suite 232 | One 2nd Street North
Fargo, North Dakota 58102-4807
Council of Governments
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e: metrocog@fmmetrocog.org
www.fmmetrocog.org
To: West Fargo Planning Commission
From: Adam Altenburg, Metro COG
Date: December 31, 2020
Re: Northwest Metro Transportation Plan
The Northwest Metro Transportation Plan is a strategic planning study developed in
cooperation between the City of West Fargo and the City of Fargo. This joint plan
provides a long-range blueprint for expansion needs of the regional transportation
network within the northwestern growth area of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan
area, as well as coordination activities to support future regional planning decisions on
behalf of local and state jurisdictions.
The study includes an emphasis on different land development intensities and designing
a strong mobility system for future employers, residents, and activity-friendly
environments. The plan also includes an assessment of several transportation-related
scenarios and how different planning concepts may impact future traffic patterns and
capacity needs.
The final plan identifies transportation needs for future development within the study
area, including recommendations for future street capacity, traffic controls, and
multimodal facilities, along with high-level planning estimates for infrastructure costs
associated with future transportation facilities.
The Northwest Metro Transportation Plan can be viewed on Metro COG’s website:
http://www.fmmetrocog.org/projects-rfps/nwmetro-transportation-plan
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FARGO, WEST FARGO, HORACE, CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA AND MOORHEAD, DILWORTH, CLAY COUNTY, MINNESOTA