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Commission approves conditional use permit for landscape supply yard at Chipendale Avenue with conditions
Summary
Farmington’s planning commission approved a conditional use permit for Chipendale HP LLC to operate a wholesale landscape business, outdoor sales and a supply yard in a B1 district, subject to building permits, a sign permit, a parking/striping plan and an exterior screening plan.
The Farmington City Planning Commission on June 9 approved a conditional use permit (CUP) that allows a landscape business to operate wholesale sales, outdoor retail and a supply yard at a 1.32-acre site on Chipendale/Chip Andale Avenue.
Tony, planning staff, told commissioners the site is zoned B1 and currently has a 6,000-square-foot building with open, unpaved storage areas on the north and east sides. The applicant and property owner was identified in the staff report as Chipendale HP LLC, and Hunter Stanick was present as the applicant. Staff said the business has occupied the site since late March and seeks to sell materials such as rock, mulch, irrigation supplies and salt for wholesale customers, including governmental units.
Staff recommended approval with four conditions: obtain all necessary building permits; submit and obtain approval for any exterior signage; submit a parking lot and striping plan approved by the city; and submit an exterior screening plan approved by the city. Staff specifically noted code requires parking, driveways and loading areas be surfaced with asphalt or concrete and said appropriate screening (opaque fencing or landscaping) must be provided along the northern property line adjacent to residences.
Commissioners questioned storage locations for salt and bulk materials, employee parking (estimated 8–12 employees), hours of operation (applicant said typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), potential nighttime activity for storm response and deliveries during winter storms, and whether loose materials could wash into a nearby storm-water pond. Staff said the parking/striping plan and grading details would be reviewed to address drainage and pollutant concerns; they suggested class 5 gravel might be appropriate for loading areas while parking and vehicle-movement areas should be paved.
The applicant said he holds a five-year lease with five-year options. Commissioners emphasized they expect the mandatory conditions (permits, paving/surfacing, screening plan) to be met and that staff will review proposed plans. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the CUP on a recorded vote; the applicant agreed to the four conditions.
