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Hastings Planning Commission
August 9, 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, Vaughan, Zeyen
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Associate Planner Kari Barker
Approval of Minutes – July 26, 2010
2.
Motion by Commissioner Slaten to approve the July 26, 2010, meeting minutes, with a correction
regarding the spelling of his last name. Seconded by Commissioner Bullington.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER ACTIONS
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ISD #200 –
3.Site Plan #2010-37 – Middle School Addition – 1000 11 Street W.
Community Development Director John Hinzman presented a staff report.
Commissioner Stevens inquired about the requirement that the rooftop equipment be painted not
screened. Community Development Director John Hinzman stated that there is an option for the
equipment to be either walled or screened.
Commissioner Slaten inquired if the repairs were part of the recently passed bonds. Nick
Marcucci,a representative from Wold Architecture, stated that the repairs were part of the bond.
Marcucci further stated that the bond also includes two roof replacements and window
replacements.
Motion by Stevens to approve the Site Plan for the Middle School Addition. Seconded by Slaten.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried.
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Mark & Tiffany Beer–
4.Site Plan #2010-38 – Wayne’s Auto Body – 3170 Red Wing Blvd.
Associate Planer Kari Barker presented a staff report.
Commissioner Stevens inquired about the driveway access. Community Development Director
Hinzman stated that the driveway currently passes over the applicant’s property and there will be
an easement for the veterinary clinic use.
Commissioner Vaughan inquired about the MnDot review. Associate Planner Barker stated that
no comments have been received, but the City is not expecting any major comments as there are
not any new accesses being proposed.
Commissioner Vaughan inquired why this applicant was required to screen any rooftop equipment
versus painting it. Community Development Director Hinzman stated it was due to the proximity
to Highway 316 and the increased visibility of the building.
Commissioner Bullington asked the applicants if they were moving due to the Kwik Trip project.
Applicant Mark Beer confirmed this. Commissioner Bullington asked if this was a better location.
Beer stated it was a nicer looking location with easier access. Commissioner Bullington inquired
if the Beers were local residents, to which the applicants confirmed they were.
Chair Zeyen inquired if the fence with slats was acceptable. Community Development Director
Hinzman stated there was nothing in the code to require a different type of fence, though the
maintenance may be difficult.
Chair Zeyen inquired if the east elevation was acceptable as it was one square foot under the
requirements. Community Development Director Hinzman stated the elevation materials were
acceptable.
Motion by Bullington to approve the Site Plan for Wayne’s Auto Body. Seconded by Peine.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried.
Other Business
5.
Community Development Director John Hinzman updated the Commission on upcoming items and
previous City Council items.
Adjourn
6.
Motion by Slaten to adjourn the August 9, 2010, Planning Commission meeting. Seconded by
Vaughan.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Next Planning Commission Meeting – Monday, August 23, 2010
Respectfully submitted,
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Kari Barker
Recording Secretary