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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMinutes-20110613City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes –June 13, 2011 Page 1 of 6 Hastings Planning Commission June 13, 2011 Regular Meeting Chair Peine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call 1. Commissioners Present: Bullington (7:03), Estenson, Messina, Peine, Stevens, Vaughan Commissioners Absent: Rohloff Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman, Associate Planner Kari Barker, Associate Planner Justin Fortney Approval of Minutes – May 23, 2011 2. Motion by Stevens to approve the May 23, 2011 minutes. Seconded by Messina. Upon vote taken, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Hastings 3.–Ordinance Amendment #2011-19 – Amend Chapters 30.02, 155, and 156 – Variance Requirements. Associate Planner Kari Barker presented the staff report. Chair Peine opened the Public Hearing at 7:03. No members of the public spoke to the issue. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:03. Motion by Vaughan to approve the Ordinance Amendment to Chapters 30.02, 155, and 156 – Variance Requirements. Seconded by Messina. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. OTHER ACTIONS Bryan Deane – 4.Variance #2011-18 – 1225 View Court. Associate Planner Justin Fortney presented the staff report. Motion by Stevens to remove the variance request from the table. Seconded by Messina. City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes –June 13, 2011 Page 2 of 6 Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. Commissioner Bullington asked if there were any changes from the last Planning Commission meeting. Associate Planner Fortney stated there were no changes presented to staff. He explained that the Planning Commission tabled the item to see if the applicant could build the garage differently. Commissioner Bullington asked the applicant if he had enough time to make changes. Bryan Deane, applicant, stated that it was his opinion that the only way to build the garage correctly is how it currently was presented. He added that after the last meeting he had looked into all his options and came to the conclusion that it does not make practical sense to do it any other way. Deane stated that he was concerned with the look of the garage over the law whereas the Planning Commission is concerned with the law over the look. Commission Bullington inquired if there were any changes made to the garage. Deane stated that a petition was received from the owners of 1216 Hillside per the request of the Planning Commission. Deane further stated that he could detach the garage and have a five foot setback, but there would need to be a six foot breezeway between the garage and the home. Commissioner Bullington asked if there were any changes the applicant would recommend. Deane stated that were no physical changes made. He further stated that extending the garage off both the front and rear would look out of place. Commissioner Bullington asked the applicant if he had looked at other options. The applicant responded they looked at several options and discussed them for hours. Commissioner Bullington inquired what the building will be used for. Deane stated it would be used for storage. Commissioner Bullington asked if there were any trees that would be removed. The applicant stated that one silver maple tree would be removed, but it may need to be removed regardless of the project due to its close proximity to the garage. Commissioner Bullington asked if the applicant was aware of the Tree Replacement Policy. The applicant stated he was not, but would be willing to comply with it. Commissioner Bullington stated he had opposed other garages in the area, but was impressed that Deane spoke to the neighbors. Commissioner Bullington asked if any neighbors were opposed. Deane stated no neighbors were opposed. The applicant stated no neighbors were opposed to the garage. Commissioner Bullington said the notification of neighbors carried more weight with him. Deane stated he wants to be a good neighbor. Commissioner Bullington inquired if the garage would be used for auto repair or a home occupation. Deane stated he would not be using the garage for auto repair or a home occupation, but for storage. The applicant asked about the first finding pertaining to keeping rear yards free of principle structures City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes –June 13, 2011 Page 3 of 6 and open space. He asked how his garage was different from other large accessory structures that are detached. Associate Planner Fortney stated that detached garages give a feeling of openness to some extent because there is a separation between the two structures. Commissioner Estenson asked how the applicant determined the garage needed to be thirty-five feet deep as it encroaches quite a bit into the backyard. He further stated he was concerned with setting a precedent. The applicant explained that there is forty feet from the home to the rear property line. He further stated that there was no science to it. The garage would be five feet from the property line if it needed to be detached. Commissioner Vaughan asked what the garage would be used for as the staff report states it will be used for woodworking. Deane stated it that woodworking is a hobby he would like to get into. He stated the garage would be used to store cars, lawn mowers, and other items. Commissioner Messina inquired if the applicant could put the garage in the other corner. Deane stated that a single stall garage is the largest he could build due to windows on the back of the home being blocked by a larger structure. He further explained he was concerned about resale value. Motion by Vaughan to deny the variance for 1225 View Court based on the 75 percent deviation from the required setback. Seconded by Estenson. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. Regina Nursing Home – 5.Site Plan #2011-20 – Addition to existing nursing home – 1175 Nininger Road. Associate Planner Kari Barker presented the staff report Commissioner Stevens inquired if this would be a single story building. Associate Planner Barker confirmed it would be a single story building. Commissioner Bullington asked if the new brick on the addition would match the existing brick. Associate Planner Barker stated it would match. She further explained the entry would be stone veneer and glass. Associate Planner Barker further explained the applicant was going for a cohesive look. Motion by Stevens to approve the Site Plan for an addition to a nursing home at 1175 Nininger Road.Seconded by Messina. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. th Carlson Capital Management – 6.Site Plan #2011-21 – Construction of new office building – 4 & Sibley Street. Associate Planner Justin Fortney presented the staff report. City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes –June 13, 2011 Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Stevens inquired if the alley was an adequate width to access the parking lot. Associate Planner Fortney stated the Engineering Department had reviewed the alley and found it adequate. He further stated the alley is paved. Commissioner Stevens asked about the future parking noted on the Site Plan. Associate Planner Justin Fortney stated it was parking for Elm Salon and related to their Site Plan conditions. Community Development Director Hinzman elaborated, stating the parking lot is conceptual and not part of this site plan. He stated that it may be cheaper for both parking lots to be built at the same time. Commissioner Vaughan inquired about Condition #4 pertaining to the screening of rooftop equipment. Greg Stotko, applicant’s contractor, stated there will not be any rooftop equipment. Commissioner Vaughan inquired about Condition #7 pertaining to sign permits and why they are not part of the Site Plan Review. Community Development Director Hinzman stated that sign permits are a separate administrative permit. Commissioner Stevens asked if there would be a parapet. Stotko stated there would be a parapet. He explained the roof will peak 1.5 to 2 feet on the east and west elevation and 1 foot at the center of the building. th Motion by Messina to approve the Site Plan for construction of a new office building – 4 & Sibley Street.Seconded by Stevens. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. City of Hastings - 7.Review Property Sale #2011-22 – Block 29 – Carlson Capital Management Building. Community Development Director Hinzman presented the staff report. Commissioner Vaughan inquired if the owner could take the trees down after the land was sold by HEDRA. Community Development Director Hinzman stated that the Purchase Agreement stipulates that the trees stay. He further explained that it is unlikely the trees would be removed, but there is no long term protection. Motion by Bullington to approve Resolution No. PC 2011-01.Seconded by Estenson. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. Independent School District #200 – 8.Site Plan #2011-22 – Construction of new parking lot – rd Tilden School – 855 West 3 Street. Associate Planner Kari Barker presented the staff report. City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes –June 13, 2011 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Vaughan inquired if there were any discussions involving moving the playground equipment. Association Barker stated the playground equipment was not part of the Site Plan Review. She further explained that the applicant had discussed moving the equipment or removing some of the equipment. Mike Brabender, representative of Hastings Schools, stated that the equipment was aging and the school district is concerned with maintenance. He further stated that no final decisions have been made pertaining to the removal or moving of the playground equipment. th Commissioner Stevens inquired if the access to the parking lot access was off of River or 4 Street. Brabender stated it was off of River Street. rd Motion by Bullington to approve the Site Plan for a new parking lot at 855 West 3 St.Seconded by Messina. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. Commissioner Vaughan requested that the Parks and Recreation Department review the status of the park. Community Development Director stated he would pass on the information to the Parks and Recreation Department. City of Hastings – 9.Review Property Sale #2011-23 – Sale of Outlots A & D – South Pines to Minnesota DNR – South Oaks Ponding Basin. Community Development Director Hinzman presented the staff report. Motion by Stevens to approve Resolution No. PC 2011-02.Seconded by Vaughan. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. Other Business 10. Community Development Director Hinzman updated the Planning Commission on City Council actions and upcoming meeting items. Adjourn 11. Motion by Estenson to adjourn the June 13, 2011, Planning Commission meeting. Seconded by Bullington. Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes –June 13, 2011 Page 6 of 6 Next Planning Commission Meeting – Monday, June 27, 2011. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Kari Barker Recording Secretary