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February 10, 2025 - Workshop
Hastings City Hall Volunteer Room
7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a workshop
meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:03 p.m. in the Volunteer Room of
Hastings City Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Peters, LeBrun, McGrath, and
Swedin
Planning Commissioners Absent: Halberg and Teiken
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
City Planner Justin Fortney
Leslie Oberholtzer, Codametrics
Kirk Bishop, Duncan Associates
2. Discussion of Module 1 of the Zoning Code
Zoning Ordinance consultants Leslie Oberholtzer of Codametrics and Kirk Bishop
of Duncan Associates were present to discuss Module 1 of the Zoning Code
containing zoning districts and uses. Items discussed included:
Clarification of Original Hastings Design Standards
What constitutes small medium and large lots
How the ordinance compares to other cities
Garage locations in the traditional district areas
Treatment structures and uses made non-conforming through proposed
changes
Building segmentation
Changes in size or setback requirements for structures
Demolition of historic structures
Building height.
Restriction of first floor office uses
Small commercial areas
Bed and Breakfast facilities and short-term rentals
3. Adjourn
Commissioner Swedin motioned to adjourn the workshop at 8:45 PM. Seconded
by Commissioner McGrath. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays: 0. Motion approved as
presented.
Next Meeting – February 24, 2025
Respectively submitted:
John Hinzman
Community Development Director