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Council approves R&L Carriers easement vacations and final plat for 72,000 sq. ft. expansion in Farmington Industrial Park
Summary
The council adopted a resolution to vacate drainage and utility easements and approved a final plat that combines parcels to allow a 72,017-square-foot expansion to R&L Carriers' truck terminal, subject to development-contract conditions and county access restrictions.
The Farmington City Council held a public hearing and approved two related actions allowing R&L Carriers to expand its terminal in Farmington Industrial Park.
Tony (city staff) explained that R and L Carriers is proposing a roughly 72,017-square-foot building expansion at 526200 Eighth Street West and needs to replat multiple lots and vacate existing drainage and utility easements so the site can be combined into a single buildable lot. Mike Brant, representing the applicant with Kimley‑Horn, was present for questions.
Staff said the expansion will add up to 108 bay doors and reconfigure stormwater: the existing stormwater facility will be relocated to the northwest corner of the site. The project also includes a 3,178-square-foot addition to the maintenance building, additional parking and truck-stacking areas. The Planning Commission reviewed the plat on May 10 and recommended approval with conditions including restricted access along Pilot Knob Road per Dakota County’s requirements and an added signature block for the planning‑commission chair on the instrument of dedication.
After accepting public comment (no residents opposed at the hearing), the council adopted Resolution 2025-TAC-047 to vacate certain drainage and utility easements within Farmington Industrial Park, third edition, and later approved Resolution 2025-TAC-043 to authorize signing the final plat (Farmington Industrial Park, fourth edition). The plat approvals were contingent on completion of a development contract, payment of security and fees, and the minor plat amendments requested by staff.
The council record shows motions and roll-call votes for both items. For the easement vacation the motion was moved by Councilmember Holly and seconded by Councilmember Jake; the roll call recorded affirmative votes from Councilmembers Wilson, Gordis, Brunnats, Leen and Mayor Hoyt. For the final plat the motion was moved by Councilmember Steve and seconded by Councilmember Jake; the roll-call vote was recorded as affirmative by Councilmembers Cortes, Hoyt, Brunnats, Leen and Wilson.
Staff and commissioners said the expansion is intended to improve site efficiency rather than substantially increase truck counts; staff noted the applicant estimated a maximum increase of 12–15 trucks at peak, and Dakota County required restricted access along Pilot Knob to limit additional curb cuts.
Council action allows the applicant to proceed toward recording the plat and executing a development contract; staff will return with final documents and building-permit reviews.
