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May 13, 2024 - 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, May 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, McGrath, Peters, and
Teiken.
Planning Commissioners Absent: Swedin
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
City Planner Justin Fortney
2. Approval of Minutes – April 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Mint Development Co – Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning – SW Corner of
Pleasant Dr and South Frontage Rd
Hinzman provided a summary of the request to consider a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and Rezoning of the 3.94-acre property located at the SW Corner of
Pleasant Drive and South Frontage Road. This request would change the future land use
map designation of Medium Density Residential to Commercial and rezone the property
from R-1 Low Density Residential to C-4 Regional Shopping Center. Hinzman indicated
specific plans for development will be submitted at a later date but a conceptual plan has
been shared to provide context on future development. Hinzman indicated a Purchase
Agreement for sale of the property was executed by HEDRA and Mint Development on
March 14, 2024 including all land use approvals must be obtained prior to the December
31, 2024 deadline for closing.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:06 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:06 p.m.
Commissioners asked if notice was provided to neighbors of the property. Hinzman
indicated notice was mailed to all neighbors within 350 feet of the property and that no
comments have been received. Commissioners expressed concern and potential
limitations for the request to rezone the parcel, the potential loss of vegetation and traffic
flow in the area. Hinzman clarified the forthcoming site plan will provide a better
understanding to address the concerns shared by Commissioners.
Commissioner Halberg motioned to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Rezoning, seconded by Commissioner LeBrun.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, McGrath, and Peters.
Nays: Teiken
Abstain: None
Absent: Swedin
4. City of Hastings – Ordinance Amendment – Keeping of Chickens, Ducks and Quail
Fortney provided a summary of the request to hold a public hearing and review the
proposed ordinance amendment to the Hastings City Code Chapters 91 and 155 to allow
ducks, quails, additional chickens, and provide a recommendation to City Council.
Fortney provided an overview of the current licenses held within the City and compared
ordinance requirements and feedback from other municipalities.
Commissioners posed questions on the structure requirements and the complaint received
on an existing license holder. Fortney provided an overview of the current application
process and shared Code Enforcement was contacted regarding the incident.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:20 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:21 p.m.
Commissioners expressed appreciation for the comprehensive staff report and posed
clarifying questions on the specific quantity allowed.
Commissioner Teiken motioned to approve the Ordinance Amendment request, seconded
by Commissioner Peters.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, McGrath, Peters, and Teiken.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Swedin
5. Judith Kulla – Special Use Permit – Cannabis Sales – 427 Vermillion Street
Hinzman provided a summary of the request for a Special Use Permit to allow Cannabis
Retail Sales at Caring Hands Massage located at 427 Vermillion Street. The Zoning Code
outlines performance standards and prohibited acts pertaining to Cannabis. The
application for a Cannabis Retail Sales License and the Special Use Permit will be
considered by the City Council in at the same time.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:27 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:27 p.m.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Peters motioned to approve the Special Use Permit, seconded by
Commissioner Halberg.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, McGrath, Peters, and Teiken.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Swedin
6. Vipul Patel – Special Use Permit – Cannabis Sales – 1608 Vermillion Street
Hinzman provided a summary of the request for a Special Use Permit to allow Cannabis
Retail Sales at Jake’s Discount Liquor at 1608 Vermillion Street. The Zoning Code
outlines performance standards and prohibited acts pertaining to Cannabis. The
application for a Cannabis Retail Sales License and the Special Use Permit will be
considered by the City Council in at the same time.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:30 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:30 p.m.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Teiken motioned to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Rezoning, seconded by Commissioner McGrath.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, McGrath, Peters, and Teiken.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Swedin
OTHER ACTIONS
7. Other Business
Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for the
Planning Commission’s review.
8. Adjourn
Commissioner Halberg motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner Peters. Vote: Ayes 6; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – TUESDAY, May 28, 2024
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk