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November 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda
Hastings City Hall - Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular
meeting on Monday, November 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Halberg, McGrath, Peters, and
Teiken
Planning Commissioners Absent: LeBrun
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
2. Approval of Minutes – October 23, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. City of Hastings – Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2023-44 – Change the
Future Land Use Designation from Medium Density Residential to Low Density
Residential – South Oaks of Hastings 4th Addition
Director Hinzman provided an overview of the request to amend the Future Land
Use Map of Hastings 2040 Comprehensive Plan to change the Land Use
Designation from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. The
parcel will be platted as South Oaks of Hastings 4th Addition containing 35 single
family lots. The 6.11-acre parcel is generally located southwest of 31st Street W
and Century Drive. Hinzman clarified the Comprehensive Plan Amendment does
not affect to the previously approved plat for South Oaks of Hastings 4th Addition.
Hinzman provided background information on the reason for the amendment and
reviewed adjacent zoning and land use. The Planning Commission is requested to
hold a public hearing and provide a recommendation.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:04 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:04 p.m.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Halberg motioned to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
request as presented, seconded by Commissioner McGrath.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, McGrath, Peters, and Teiken.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LeBrun
4. City of Hastings – Ordinance Amendment #2023-45 – Cannabis and Hemp
Director Hinzman provided a summary of the request to amend City Code Chapter
155.07(J) – Zoning Ordinance – Performance Standards – Cannabis Businesses.
Hinzman shared the history of this request including Public Safety Committee
discussion. The Planning Commission is requested to hold a public hearing and
recommend action.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:07 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:07 p.m.
Commission discussion on the reasoning behind separating the C3 and C4 zoning
districts within the proposed ordinance language. Hinzman indicated the C3 and
C4 zoning districts are the main commercial districts which means they have a
larger variety of commercial operations. He continued to share the C1 and C2
zoning districts have more limited types of uses. Hinzman shared the larger
commercial districts would be able to sell more types of products, whereas the
more limited zoning districts would only be able to sell THC infused beverages.
Commissioners expressed uncertainty when considering the differences between
zoning districts and asked if a map could be provided for further review. Hinzman
shared further explanation can be prepared if the Commission would prefer to
table the request until the next Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Halberg motioned to table the Ordinance Amendment request until
the following meeting on November 13th, seconded by Commissioner Teiken.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, McGrath, Peters, and Teiken.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LeBrun
OTHER ACTIONS
5. Other Business
Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for
the Planning Commission’s review.
6. Adjourn
Commissioner Teiken motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner McGrath. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – November 27, 2023
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk