HomeMy WebLinkAbout#3 OHDS 533 W 4th StMemo
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner, AICP
Date: October 25, 2010
SubjectNate Appert
: – Original Hastings Design Standards Review #2010-50 –
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Addition on West Side of Home – 533 W. 4 Street
REQUEST
Nate Appert is proposing to build an addition on the west side of his home, located at
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533 W. 4 Street. The property is subject to Original Hastings Design Standard
(OHDS) requirements because the proposed improvements exceed 5% of the home’s
current building market value. Therefore, the proposal is subject to Planning
Commission review and City Council approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The property conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan designates the property as
U-I – Urban Residential (1-3 units per acre).
Zoning Classification
The subject property is zoned R-2\OHDS – Residential Medium Density\Original Hastings
Design Standards.
Existing Condition
The home was constructed in 1949.
Proposed Condition
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Approximately 80% of the home at 533 W. 4 Street is in the process of being rebuilt
due to a fire. As part of the renovations, the applicant desires to add on a 6’ 6” X 14’ 8”
section to the home, thus creating a larger entry way and kitchen. The siding on the
entire home will be replaced.
There is a distance of six feet between the garage and home. Per the Building
Department, this is an acceptable distance for fire separation.
OHDS REVIEW
OHDS Intent
Original Hastings Design Standards (OHDS) preserve and enhance traditional
neighborhood design by reflecting the general characteristics of buildings dating from
1845 to 1940, which is the predominate era for building construction within the OHDS
District. OHDS regulations ensure traditional neighborhood design by incorporating
design features such as alleys, carriage houses, front porches, period sensitive housing
design, sidewalks, and traditional street lighting. Design standards create and enhance
the character of older neighborhoods by establishing regulation to guide property
development and rehabilitation consistent with the unique historic character of the
neighborhood. The OHDS are derived from the Design Guidelines for Original
Hastings, adopted in 2003 by the City Council as part of the Heart of Hastings Master
Plan. OHDS regulations are located found in Chapter 155.23, Subd. D of the Hastings
City Code.
Materials
The applicant is proposing to reside the entire home with vinyl siding.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the structure modifications is subject to the following conditions:
1) Proposed plans must be completed consistent with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission.
2) Approval of a building permit.
3) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not
made towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council
approval, the approval is null and void.
ATTACHMENTS
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