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Hastings Planning Commission
May 10, 2010
Regular Meeting
Chair Zeyen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
1.
Commissioners Present: Bullington, Peine, Rohloff, Slaten, Stevens, Zeyen
Commissioners Absent: Vaughan
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman, Associate
Planner Justin Fortney
Approval of Minutes
2. – April 26, 2010
Motion by Commissioner Slaten to approve the April 26, 2010, meeting minutes as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Rohloff.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
OTHER ACTIONS
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Wallin Partnership –
3.Final Plat #2010-21 – Wallin 14 Addition – Creation of 11 New Single-
Family Lots.
Community Development Director John Hinzman presented the staff report.
Commissioner Peine asked if the proposed private road would continue one day as a public road and
if any public money will be used for the private road including utilities, paving, maintenance, or
plowing. Hinzman said no public funds will be used for it and it will not continue on as a public road.
Commissioner Stevens asked why one lot is being allowed direct access to General Sieben when it is
usually not allowed to collector roads. Hinzman said there are steep grades in the area preventing
access to the private road. Hinzman added that the few lots on the east side of Sieben with frontage
also were granted preliminary approval in the past and are also allowed under the present agreement.
Stevens asked if the Shoreland Ordinance applies to this plat. Hinzman said the Shoreland Ordinance
in effect in 2002 would regulate the development.
Peine said the buffer would stop chemically treating manicured lawns right up to the river. Even
though the contract prevents the buffer can we still require the buffer because conventional wisdom
has changed since then. Hinzman stated that the agreement could only be amended with the consent
of the developer.
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Peine asked if in future contracts there could be a clause written addressing environmental regulatory
changes. Hinzman said those could be included in future contracts.
Stevens asked whose responsibility is the bank stabilization along the Vermillion River. Hinzman said
it would be the current property owner.
Greg Sjodin, agent, said they worked with Jim Davidson at the County to develop a remediation plan,
which we enacted. He added that the County periodically inspects the stabilization work they did to
make sure it holds-up.
Commissioner Rohloff asked if a trail will be located in this area. Hinzman said there may be one in
the future located in the right-of-way.
Commissioner Slaten asked if there would be a 45-foot diameter turnaround or would it be an in and
out style. Hinzman said the applicant would work with the Fire Department on their requirements.
Chair Zeyen asked if the lots fronting General Sieben Drive would be required to install turnarounds
in their driveways. Hinzman said that requirement may be in the agreement from 2002.
Stevens said he would like to see an inspection done of the mitigated river bank. Hinzman said he
would pass that comment along.
Slaten said he wishes something more could be done to warn perspective buyers of the possible
maintenance responsibilities along the bank because buyers beware is not enough.
Motion by Stevens to approve the final plat with the following comments. Seconded by Bullington.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
Inspect bank for possible erosion.
Lots directly accessing General Sieben Drive should have turnarounds.
Review Draft Subdivision Ordinance Changes for Fencing
4.
Associate Planner Fortney presented the staff report.
Commissioner Bullington asked how the fence construction would work during road reconstruction.
Fortney said it would only be if the existing fences were removed because of a large road
reconstruction process, most likely as a result right-of-way acquisition. Fortney added that in the past
the City has offered fencing choices to citizens when building fences along their properties.
Stevens said the proposed ordinance does not address what would happen if a home owner came in
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to get a fence permit years later. Hinzman said the theory is that during the platting process the
matter of screening would be handled adequately. Years later there would be no need for a fence or
there would be adequate berming or vegetation to block the view of a new fence. Hinzman added
that many new subdivisions have private covenants that place restrictions on fencing.
Other Business
5.
Hinzman updated the Commission on upcoming items and past City Council actions.
Adjourn
6.
Motion by Slaten to adjourn the May 10, 2010, Planning Commission meeting. Seconded by
Stevens.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Next Planning Commission Meeting – Monday, May 24, 2010
Respectfully submitted,
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Justin Fortney
Recording Secretary