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Commission approves final plat for Twelfth Avenue Industrial Addition near Fargo landfill
Summary
The West Fargo City Commission approved final plat and a public dedication agreement for the A24-31 Twelfth Avenue Industrial Addition, a roughly 24-acre subdivision of land owned by the City of Fargo for future development and retained uses.
The West Fargo City Commission on Feb. 3 approved final plat A24-31, Twelfth Avenue Industrial Addition, and the associated public dedication agreement, clearing the way for future development on land owned by the City of Fargo.
Aaron Nelson, director of planning for the City of West Fargo, told the commission the application covers about 24 acres south of 12th Avenue NE, just west of the Fargo landfill. Nelson said Fargo currently owns about 84 acres in West Fargo and intends to sell the majority while retaining about 20 acres for snow storage and groundwater monitoring well maintenance associated with the Fargo landfill.
"The proposed subdivision accommodates this division of land by platting the land, which the City of Fargo intends to retain, into two lots," Nelson said. He also said the plat includes right-of-way dedication for 12th Street NE on the west side of Lot 1 and additional right-of-way for future expansion of 12th Avenue NE. "To date, staff has received no comments regarding the proposed subdivision plat," Nelson added.
Nelson told commissioners the Park District requested a fee in lieu of land dedication; details are included in the public dedication agreement in the meeting packet. He also said staff found the subdivision consistent with city plans and ordinances.
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the final plat; Commissioner Jorgensen seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.
The approval allows staff to record the plat and proceed with the public dedication agreement steps; no public improvements are required at this time, Nelson said. Commissioners asked whether street or access improvements were planned; Nelson replied there were no requests for public improvements now and that the right-of-way dedication provides the opportunity for future access and utility infrastructure.
The commission took no further action on required improvements, term lengths or assessment schedules because none were requested for the plat itself. If and when specific public improvements are proposed, the commission would consider them in later proceedings.
