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Staff said the amendments respond to a request from a property owner in the Sandhills Industrial Park and to issues identified after one year of operating under the recently updated landscaping ordinance. The proposed changes would: separate overlay districts into a fourth landscape \"tier\" (overlay-specific) that would add one plant unit above base requirements; remove certain fixed location requirements to give designers flexibility; replace a rigid parking-lot perimeter table with a plant-unit-per-linear-foot minimum; allow shrubs or perennials instead of trees within parking-lot islands used for light poles or stormwater detention; and remove buffer-yard requirements between commercial and industrial properties while retaining buffers where nonresidential or high-density residential uses abut low-density residential districts.

Commissioners asked how the ordinance defines \"parking lot\" and how the rules would apply to industrial staging yards, tractor-trailer parking and outdoor storage. Staff said parking and vehicular circulation areas within 30 feet of public rights-of-way would be subject to parking-lot perimeter plant-unit requirements, and that separate screening provisions apply to outdoor storage yards and service areas with some exemptions for industrial areas. Staff said they will refine definitions and the buffer-yard table and bring a redlined ordinance back to the commission for consideration next month. Staff noted the Sandhills area is seeing development interest, including a steel company and other prospective users.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of West Fargo Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 08/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City planning staff outlined proposed text amendments to the landscaping ordinance (Title IV) to add flexibility for industrial districts, refine parking-lot and buffer-yard requirements, and clarify plant-unit calculations; commissioners asked clarifying questions about definitions and applicability.","taxTitle","West Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota","taxId",50876,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503300,"Commission approves full access request and median removal along 12th Avenue NE with conditions",368,839000,1207000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1&start=839&end=1207","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1/thumbnail_839000.jpg","/articles/6503300/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Commission-approves-full-access-request-and-median-removal-along-12th-Avenue-NE-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503300-450dbfd11a9119285cdd949c950c2495/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199855&Signature=XVs03IDqKvQf4sA3yJp0CflY0U2WJqPkqDkTpNFEFTFGI~dg38MmOSv5ZNVeKDxbp7gudV-SJGe1~oWG7DdKO0IQ8Fa~vLYz2RemY9zzmpkgrU1SeFGMueLE11n506Y1xAFwVJghjMcg7iOgoQU5fMJ7u23ga5do2rl~U64Qs8B~dR~FF7j4hadjbnqhEr20BUSgWagv5CgSADSuIwkgBG7~3SNonL6eabwWlsTxoiKnpHJUd6FdkzjpwJVTA7VfCNuwXGAwhmdqRJskUkWtDR9s0Y5oYWnfJYzqXrVHWKsa1EM9RLhR7gYNaDyFY8ozYLopkc3hXQ0aVNzmLrNvJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a request to convert an existing write-in/write-out access to a full access onto 12th Avenue Northeast by removing a section of the center median, subject to conditions requiring a recorded agreement and applicant-paid work.

Planning staff explained the application concerns a property at 475 12th Avenue Northeast seeking full access to a minor arterial. Under Title 2 of the city ordinances, Planning and Zoning approval is required for access changes onto arterials and collectors. The applicant initially proposed a three-quarter access but staff said median geometry does not allow that; a full access is proposed and staff found the request meets minimum spacing requirements. Staff recommended conditional approval requiring the applicant to: (1) waive the right to protest any future city decision to reinstall a raised median or otherwise restrict access if conditions warrant; (2) waive the right to protest assessments for such improvements under the city's infrastructure funding policy; and (3) pay any costs associated with removal of the median. Staff said the work must be done by a contractor licensed with the City of West Fargo and a right-of-way permit from City Engineering is required.

Commissioners asked about the status of the nearby railroad crossing and whether removing the median could affect a quiet/whistle-free zone; staff said the crossing is not currently a whistle-free zone and staff will try to preserve enough median length to keep the option of a future quiet zone. A motion to recommend approval with the specified conditions carried on a unanimous roll call. Staff noted the applicant was not present at the meeting.","The commission recommended approval for converting a write-in/write-out driveway to full median access on 12th Avenue NE, conditioned on recorded waiver of protest rights and applicant responsibility for removal costs; staff will require a right-of-way permit and a recorded agreement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503305,"Commission approves retracement plat combining two lots in Sterling Industrial Park",166,652000,818000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1&start=652&end=818","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1/thumbnail_652000.jpg","/articles/6503305/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Commission-approves-retracement-plat-combining-two-lots-in-Sterling-Industrial-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503305-9f88811468be8eab883240b3dfeb63b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199855&Signature=OxxCsSfRB3~~i-HsY9qDdQl8SBhwIApKTBRAyQ~UmLsNGYJCHjUCdXn0cmPJ7AAOaPw3SNXYI6DByBrDt3PzD61qQVmctRK-aPJO-njv8Spp~pLbNhwQlX2HpZ~6iiupZw4x05rC70C517gzoZHsGf431TWyi9etwcNDLbEuluNDs0VBLasOUXAFckpfHS7mp~BwZI8C9el5Du7snFeG5vHqIlZaS86cZxnycr-I3l5I6-8dF-EZmb0lnj3cwoyM6NMp4J3RRFtyhr1wgeytHWSBL6zHrakGP5m291Gwqmz-vAV8M-fH69Shz0hgxYg-wdI9Ej-08lNT3iixjt~1bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission approved a retracement plat to combine two previously platted parcels into a single lot in Sterling Industrial Park to allow continued truck parking use.

Planning staff explained the application was submitted to combine two contiguous lots under single ownership, a process used to enable building across lot lines or to increase lot area; no additional right-of-way is required or proposed. The applicant intends to continue truck parking on the combined lot. Notices were sent to applicable agencies and departments and no comments were received; staff recommended approval as consistent with city plans and ordinances. Because no new right-of-way or public improvements are proposed, the application did not require a public hearing.

A commissioner moved and another seconded the motion to approve; the commission held a voice/roll call vote that recorded all \"yes\" votes and the motion carried.","Planning staff and the commission approved a retracement plat to combine two contiguous parcels into one lot in Sterling Industrial Park to allow continued truck parking use; no public hearing was required.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503310,"Commission recommends subdivision plat for Galvanizers Addition for future industrial development",215,437000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1&start=437&end=652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1/thumbnail_437000.jpg","/articles/6503310/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Commission-recommends-subdivision-plat-for-Galvanizers-Addition-for-future-industrial-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503310-d6c14e10a598e8ae6be11463040eed08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199855&Signature=RyIdBK6Mo~0yKC15WyPUJAAlfC1qVoMrhYG~mRjdQ79J0e8itatRX9W5uTqNx86eesudZL~gRkU3b9BO7v8n147DhK7srsBWuI4VvHadrJHMyhDDKXcfK4-1CC3GjsqwAp3FYfyP714V~MDnFwbHC5e5uEr2SC2Iie3jJlDeN5FrwlBwYvfKXTE4NXslgB5mCoGGLnhSlUPMMe947rd6CW2Iwy~Hjjo6zKh6dN0PBd6Z1aogwZL~SlNU6IWLDhWdz05J9tZDUK-gqbILgRTMYmgPYK~vqiAauTdhupFTy5SreD5TapGzenopG0tu2Tl0q9wMZCXw~82SAYTBCL1yng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat titled \"Galvanizer's Addition\" at 1001 12th Avenue Northeast that splits a portion of an unplatted industrial parcel to allow sale and future development and plats 80 feet of right-of-way for 12th Street Northeast and a 30-foot temporary turnaround easement.

Planning staff said the platting action will enable a lot to be sold to an adjacent property owner to the south. Staff said there is no intent by the applicant to request public infrastructure improvements for 12th Street Northeast at this time; rights-of-way are being platted to accommodate future development. Staff noted the city subdivision ordinance requires a 5% public dedication for industrial properties and that the park district indicated no land is needed within the immediate area and is therefore requesting cash in lieu of land; staff recommended approval subject to a public dedication agreement outlining terms prior to City Commission approval. Notices were published and no comments were received.

Following the staff presentation there was no public comment. A commissioner moved to approve, a second was recorded, and the commission took a roll-call vote that recorded all \"yes\" votes and carried the motion. Staff said a public dedication agreement will be required before City Commission approval.","The commission approved a subdivision plat (Galvanizer's Addition) that plats future right-of-way and a temporary turnaround and requires a public dedication agreement for cash-in-lieu of parkland.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503315,"West Fargo planning commission recommends rezoning for South Elementary and adjacent playground",171,245000,416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1&start=245&end=416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5576750-30db44643bc95d189b46aa36495009f1/thumbnail_245000.jpg","/articles/6503315/West-Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/West-Fargo-planning-commission-recommends-rezoning-for-South-Elementary-and-adjacent-playground","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503315-837dfb9d843e20772511eb486b6cb49d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199855&Signature=W-bxuUmxwMzDkWTwf8VddQyZgPyKpl1yMzm4bRSKlkWGMe~NG8pESExMELtRbgBgw-DYYPz7hIYpbGqcrmSWu~hsw~CqvVROCHU55Wx3ZBtSJwwNnGIpTpwVT67UodB4GGpxum1GMqQR1pdLBhcN0jQa0uWbjneXFhhoSRdJTfYIEcQ1dwZblo8Z8qZdO8K-ardSiSz7C8-SMeIPaeG36CxB-SDpiWnD0ZzVdhGzMF2FfYPvecQ268qgnToZVVvlyEIWp2uXaI4A8y9IenbUQIDX-obcv2z7ujC35qKEPteZx2q9CZcaC-OXRTFnohnv0Al3D2cdfdS3~hSqwTzW1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend rezoning South Elementary School and the adjacent Southside Playground from R-2 (single- and two-family residential) to the Public Facilities district to allow school additions, playground improvements and off-street parking. The properties are at 117 Sixth Avenue West and the adjacent playground parcels.

City planning staff told the commission the school and playground have been in use since the early 1950s and are currently permitted uses in the R-2 district but that the Public Facilities zoning district — adopted in 2000 — creates a zoning classification intended to promote development, maintenance and identification of lands used by the city, parks and school districts. \"This application was received in order to rezone South Elementary School and the adjacent playground on the South Side to public facilities,\" staff said. Staff said notices were sent to property owners within 150 feet and to applicable agencies; staff reported one call in support and one request for more information and recommended approval as consistent with city plans and ordinances.

There was no public comment during the hearing. After staff remarks a commissioner moved to recommend approval; a second was given and the commission took a roll-call vote. The roll call recorded unanimous \"yes\" votes and the motion carried.

The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action; staff said a representative from the school district was available to answer questions during the hearing.","The West Fargo Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning South Elementary School and adjacent playground from R-2 to Public Facilities to allow future additions, playground upgrades and off-street parking.","actionData","errors"]

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