HomeMy WebLinkAbout20110103 - VII-2City Council Memorandum
To:
Mayor Hicks and City Council Members
From:
Kari Barker, Associate Planner
Date:
January 3, 2011
Item:
Second Reading/Hold Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 155.23 (D) 3, 4, 11
City Council Action Requested:
The City Council is asked to hold the first reading and
order the public hearing for an amendment to Chapter 155.23 R-2 Medium Density Residence
(D) Original Hastings Design Standards. The amendment would increase the threshold for
requiring Planning Commission and City Council review of certain OHDS improvements.
At its December 20, 2010, meeting, the City Council ordered the public hearing and held the
first reading.
Background Information:
OHDS were adopted four years ago to ensure construction of
homes consistent with the historic neighborhood. The Ordinance requires Planning
Commission and City Council approval for any “Substantial Modification,” defined as
improvements affecting the outside of a structure and exceeding 5% of the building value.
Over the past few years, home prices have declined while building costs have increased. The
5% standard is now affecting more homes than it has in the past. City Staff has noticed an
increase in permits for OHDS review during 2009 and 2010. A table is attached that
illustrates the applications for OHDS review from 2006 to present.
Another reason for the Ordinance Amendment is the burden that is placed on homeowners as
the review process typically takes a minimum of three weeks.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
The Planning Committee of the City Council met on the
aforementioned item on Monday, November 15, 2010. The recommendation of the
Committee was to change the percentage that triggered the OHDS review from 5% to 10%
and modifying the intent statement. In addition, the Committee recommended the percentage
be reviewed by the City Council on an annual basis.
The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve the amendment at its meeting on December
13, 2010.
Financial Impact:
None, as an application fee is not collected for OHDS review.
Attachments:
Table of applications for OHDS review
Ordinance
City of Hastings
101 Fourth Street EastHastings, MN 55033-1955p:651-480-2350f:651-437-7082www.ci.hastings.mn.us
YearApplicantAction RequestedAddress/LocationNotes
2006Mancino, PatrickReroof and reside home502 7th St WRoofs and siding no longer require OHDS approval
2006Overmeyer, MelodyReplace windows817 Tyler StreetWindows no longer require OHDS aproval
2006Storholm, David & TerryReside home320 Sibley StreetRoofs and siding no longer require OHDS approval
ApplicantAction RequestedAddress/Location
Year
2007Chandler, MattNew Garage638 7th Street W
2007Deitner, WilliamRetaining Wall637 2nd Street W
ApplicantAction RequestedAddress/Location
Year
2008City of HastingsStreet reconstruction St. John's parking
2008Peine, Peter & LyndaSiding substitution316 9th Street W
ApplicantAction RequestedAddress/Location
Year
2009Adkins, ReneeChange rear roof pitch 315 6th St E
2009Schumacher, JimConstruct new garage316 4th St W
2009Lehmann , JamesAddition to rear of home504 3rd St W
2009Leese, DanMove in a garage 416 7th St W
YearApplicantAction RequestedAddress/Location
2010Fultz, CarlConstruct a new garage526 7th St W
2010Wagner, PatrickConstruct a new front porch603 6th St W
2010McGrath, WilliamRemodel a back porch603 6th St W
2010Simmons, Kay and BernardAdd on to the rear of the home219 5th St W
2010Appert, NateAddition to side of home- 6' X 14'533 4th St W
ORDINANCE NO.______________, THIRD SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA AMENDING
HASTINGS CITY CODE CHAPTER 155.23– R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE (D)
ORIGINAL HASTINGS DESIGN STANDARDS
BE IT ORDAINED
by the City Council of the City of Hastings as follows:
Chapter 155.23 (D) of the Hastings City Code – R-2 Medium Density Residence is herby
amended as follows: (Additions to the ordinance are underlined and section numbers may be
renumbered):
(D)Original Hastings design standards.
(3) Applicability. The OHDS are applicable to all new residential development within
the OHDS District. Substantial modifications to existing residential buildings shall also adhere
to the design standards. Substantial modifications are defined as building improvements
affecting the exterior of a structure, and exceeding 5% 10% of its current building market value
as defined by the Dakota County Assessor. This percentage shall be reviewed by the City
Council on a regular basis.Substantial Modifications may include the following:
(a)Projects in corner side yards abutting a right-of-way.
(b)Accessory structures over 120 square feet.
(c)Any project that would negatively affect the historic appearance of the
streetscape.
(4) Exemptions. The following activities shall be exempt from Original Hastings
Design Standards:
(a) Accessory buildings under 120 square feet;
(b) Fences, decks, porches and patios within the rear yard or interior side yard.;
(c) Areas of a home or structure not directly part of an alteration or improvement;
(d) Alterations or improvements to the interior of a structure not affecting the
outward appearance; and
(a)(e)Exterior modifications to homes built after 1950; and
(ef) Demolition of homes
(11) Administration. The Planning Department shall administer the design standards
consistent with § 155.51. New residential development and substantial modifications to existing
development shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.
Substantial modifications are defined as building improvements changing the exterior of a
structure, and exceeding 5% 10% of its current building market value as defined by the Dakota
County Assessor. The Planning Director shall have the authority to determine conformance of
any project to the Original Hastings Design Standards that do not require Planning Commission
review and City Council approval.
All other sections shall remain unchanged.
ADOPTED
by the Hastings City Council on this 3rd day of January, 2011.
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Paul J. Hicks, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________________
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of an ordinance presented to and
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adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 3 day of January, 2011
as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office.
_____________________________________________
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
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City of Hastings (KSB)
101 4th St. East
Hastings, MN 55033