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Hastings Planning Commission
May 24, 2010
Regular Meeting
Vice Chair Peine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
1.
Commissioners Present: Peine, Vaughan, Bullington, Slaten, Rohloff
Commissioners Absent: Zeyen and Stevens
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman, Public Works
Director Tom Montgomery
Approval of Minutes – May 10, 2010
2.
Motion by Commissioner Vaughan to approve the May 10, 2010, meeting minutes as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Rohloff.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
City of Hastings – Ordinance Amendment #2010-17 – Shoreland Ordinance.
3.
Community Development Director John Hinzman presented the staff report.
Vice Chair Peine opened the public hearing at 7:04 pm.
David Vance of ConAgra Mill, 2005 Vermillion Street, had questions on how the ordinance change
and buffer requirements would affect ConAgra; would it interfere with future building plans,
rezoning, or subdivision of the property. Director Hinzman stated the buffer requirements would only
take affect upon future subdivision of the property.
Vice Chair Peine closed the public hearing at 7:07 pm.
Commissioner Vaughan asked if the City would incur further cost by taking over permitting from the
watershed district; what advantage to the City is there in doing this. Director Hinzman stated the cost
additional cost of implementation would be deducted from escrow accounts already established for
projects; having the City involved in permitting and regulation should be more efficient for the
applicant.
Commissioner Slaten about the number of properties that would be affected by the ordinance change;
have any studies been conducted to examine present conditions of buffer areas. Director Hinzman
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responded that only those properties that subdivide in the future would be affected. The number of
present owners is only a handful; he’s not aware of any studies.
Motion by Slaten to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment as presented.
Seconded by Bullington.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried.
Ordinance Amendment #2010-15 – Subdivision Ordinance – fences along collector roads.
4.
Director Hinzman requested that the item be tabled.
Motion by Vaughan to table the item until the June 14, 2010 Planning Commission Meeting.
Seconded by Rohloff.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried.
Ordinance Review - Stormwater Ordinance Revisions.
5.
Public Works Director Montgomery provided a summary of proposed Stormwater Ordinance
Revisions. Commission Slaten had questions on the impact and measurements of different storm
events.
Other Business
6.
Director Hinzman updated the Commission on upcoming items and past City Council actions.
Commissioner Bullington asked for an update on accessory structure notification.
Adjourn
7.
Motion by Slaten to adjourn the May 24, 2010, Planning Commission meeting. Seconded by
Bullington.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Next Planning Commission Meeting – Monday, June 14, 2010
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________
John Hinzman
Recording Secretary