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Farmington planning commission approves variances for Kemps plant addition at 15 Fourth Street
Summary
The Farmington City Planning Commission on Oct. 14 approved variances to allow a 3,900-square-foot addition to the Kemps facility at 15 Fourth Street, exempting the site from the I‑zone 50-foot front-yard setback and raising building coverage above the district maximum, subject to building and sign permits.
The Farmington City Planning Commission approved variances Oct. 14 allowing Kemps Farmington Cultured Business to build a 3,900-square-foot addition at 15 Fourth Street to accommodate larger cottage‑cheese equipment.
Staff told the commission the plant expansion requires relief from the I‑zone industrial district front-yard setback and maximum building-coverage limits because the existing building—constructed before current zoning standards—already encroaches on those requirements. Planning staff recommended approval, and the commission voted unanimously in favor; the motion passed on roll call with Commissioners Teske, Roddy, Snowback, Berg and Wind Channel voting yes.
The addition is proposed on the west side of the facility adjacent to Fourth Street and would be built to the western property line; staff said there is roughly 17 to 18 feet…
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