Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/98 Hastings Planning Commission Minutes of February 23, 1998 Commissioner Schommer called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Commissioners Present: Schommer, Harrington, Flora, Strauss, and Donnddinger. Commissioner Schultzjoined the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak, and Zoning Administrator Weiland. Minutes: Commissioner Schommer called for corrections to the February 9, 1998 meeting minutes. There being no changes or corrections the meeting minutes were approved. Public Hearing: Rezone 600 E. 21st Street Cemstone: Following a presentation of background information on this item by Zoning Administrator Weiland, Commissioner opened the public hearing for this item at 7:08. There being no comments the hea~ring was closed. Commissioner Harrington made a motion and Commissioner Flom made a second to recommend approval to the City Council of an Ordinance to rezone property owned by Cemstone and located at the corner of Commerce Drive and 21st St. E. from A (Agriculture) to I-1 (Industrial Park). Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - MUSA Boundary Adjustment - Hastings Industrial Park Community Development Director Wozniak presented background information regarding this item. Commissioner Strauss made a motion and Commissioner Donndelinger made a second to recommend approval to the City Council of an amendment to the City of Hastings Comprehensive Plan to expand the Hastings Municipal Urban Service Area to include an additional 64 acres of the Hastings Industrial Park. Upon vote taken Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Site Plan - Walgreens - 1017 Vermillion Street: Community Development Director Wozniak presented background information regarding this item and Bob Cunningham of Told Development Company answered questions from the Commission related to this item. Commissioner Harrington made a motion and Commissioner Schultz made a second to recommend approval to the City Council of the Walgreens Site Plan for redevelopment of 1017 Vermillion Street subject to following: 1. Modification of the site plan to eliminate the proposed driveway to 10th Street prior to review by the City Council. 2. Modification of the site plan such that the proposed driveway to 11th Street shall align with the existing 4. 5. 6. driveway situated on the south side of the street prior to review by the City Council. Modification of the site plan to eliminate the five parking spaces located immediately south of the Vermillion Street entrance prior to review by the City Council. Submittal of a more detailed grading and utilities plan prior to Council review. Submittal of a revised landscaping plan incorporating recommendations of the Community Development Director prior to Council review. Submittal of a site illumination plan and description of backlit wall or freestanding signage prior to Council review. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Variance Request - Lot, 2, Block 12, Barker=s Addition: Community Development Director Wozniak presented background information regarding this item. Commissioner Schommer moved and Commissioner Donndelinger made a second to recommend that the Board of Appeals and Adjustment (City Council) grant a variance to the City of Hastings Shoreland Management Ordinance lot size requirements to allow Lot 1, Block 9, Barker=s Addition to be split from Lot 2., based on findings that the applicant has demonstrated compliance with the following variance criteria: That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings; That literal interpretation of the City Code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of Chapter 10; That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by Chapter 10 to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. No non-conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or building in the same district, and no permitted or non-conforming use of lands, structures, or building in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a va_fiance. Commissioner Schommer called for discussion. Commissioner Strauss expressed the opinion that she was not convinced that hardship had been shown in respect to the requested variance. Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Schultz made a second to amend the motion to table action on this item until the March 9, Planning Commission meeting to allow staff to work with the applicant to explore siting a home without encroaching into the Shoreland setback area. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Variance Request/Minor Subdivision/House Move Proposal - 1514 E. Third Street: Community Development Director Wozniak presented background information regarding this item. Commissioner Harrington moved and Commissioner Schultz made a second to table this item until the March 9, Planning Commissioner meeting and directed staff to present an analysis prevailing lots sizes in the vicinity of the subject property. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Vermillion State Bank - Rezone/Comprehensive Plan Amendment - South Frontage Rd./Lynn Way Site (tabled at February 9, 1998 meeting) Commissioner Schultz moved and Commissioner Flom made a second to recommend against approval of the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning. The primary concern expressed was the reduction in size and possible elimination of the only site in the City currently planned and zoned for higher density residential use (more than 8 residential units/acre). Concerns were also expressed that this site may not be the best location to expand commercial use. The Commission felt that a change in the proposed land use for this property should be further discussed in conjunction with the 1998 Comprehensive Plan revision work now underway. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Adjournment: Commissioner Schultz moved and Commissioner Strauss made a second to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Upon vote taken, motion carried.