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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/00Hastings Planning Commission August 28th 000 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Vice Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Harrington, Strauss, and Stotko. Commissioner Greil amved at 7:08 pm and Commissioner Schultz arrived at 7:14 pm. Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner Matthew Weiland, Associate Planner Kris Jenson 2. Approve August 14, 2000 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. 3. Public Hearing - Preliminary and Final Plat - Hastings Marketplace Family Housing 1st and 2nd Addition Planner Weiland provided background information on this item. Vice-Chairman Harrington opened the public hearing at 7:08 pm. Vice Chairman Harrington closed the public hearing at 7:09 pm. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Hastings Marketplace Family Housing 1st and 2nd Addition Preliminary/Final Plats subject to the following conditions: 2. 3. 4. 5. The final plat hardshells must be consistent with the approved final plat. That the approval of the preliminary/final plats are subject to the property being rezoned to the R-4 medium high-density housing planned residential development. That the private drives and related utilities be designed and constructed according to City policies as determined by the Public Works Director. That the applicant provide evidence that the private drives will be maintained by a private entity and not by the City. That the applicant shall be required to pay $305.00 per unit in interceptor sewer charges. The interceptor sewer charge for this whole project totals $35,075.00 for 115 units. These fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits for each individual phase of the project. The developer shall plant landscaping elements according to the approved landscaping plan. An escrow is required for any unplanted trees before occupancy is allowed. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0 Motion carried. 4. Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision and Variance - 1516 Ramsey Street Planner Jenson provided background information on the subject. Vice-Chairman Harrington opened the public hearing at 7:15 pm. Vice Chairman Harrington closed the public hearing at 7:16 pm. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Stotko moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to recommend to the City Council to approve a Minor Subdivision for 1516 Ramsey Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of a resolution waving platting requirements. The resolution waving platting requirements and a certificate of survey shall be recorded with the County. A copy of the certificate of survey shall also be filed with the City. The applicant shall pay $850.00 in park dedication fees. The applicant shall pay $305.00 in sewer interceptor fees. The developer shall plant one ~boulevard' tree and one front yard tree per lot. These trees shall be at least two inches in diameter at the base and the species of the tree should be on the list of approved trees created by the City Forester. This requirement is consistent with what the City has been requiring in other areas. This subdivision is contingent upon a lot-size variance required for Parcel A. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0, Schultz abstain. Motion carried. Commissioner Strauss stated that she feels the variance is warranted because it will be consistent with the area and it is not the fault of the applicant that his particular lot is narrower than other lots in the area. Commissioner Harrington moved and Commissioner Strauss seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council a 598 foot lot size variance based on the findings that the applicant has satisfied the variance criteria as follows: 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 in the same district. The literal interpretation of the City Code would deprive the applicants 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 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 buildings in the same district, and no permitted or nonconforming use of lands, or buildings in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0, Schultz abstain. Motion carried. 5. Public Hearing - Special Use Permit - (Tiller Corporation - County Road 54 - Soil Processing Permit) Planner Weiland presented background information on the item. 3 Chairman Schultz opened the public hearing at 7:26 pm. Mr. Greg Korstad, introduced himself and others at the meeting representing Tiller Corporation, including Kirsten Rojina, of Sunde Engineering, Butch Davies, owner of C&D, who owns the property which Tiller is mining, and Brent Schleter of Tiller Corporation. Chairman Schultz closed the public hearing at 7:29. Commissioner Strauss inquired about berming on the site. Ms. Rojina stated that there is an exisitng berm along Cry. Rd 54, and additional berming will be added along the county road when mining moves to that area. Commissioner Strauss inquired about condition #7, expressing concern that lathe stakes may become easily displaced - and if something more permanent could be used. Commissioner Stotko asked how long Tiller Corporation anticipates this operation to be in place. Mr. Schleter stated that the timeline depends upon the market, but would anticipate 20-25 years. Commissioner Strauss noted that no filling was allowed within the floodplain areas. Commissioner Harrington inquired as to what the property would be once the mining was £mished and how water quality is maintained. Ms. Rojina stated that wetland areas will be created and they will mostly be spring fed, with natural plantings in the area. Chairman Schultz inquired as to which conditions were new for this SUP. Planner Weiland stated that conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 17 were new, and that this permit would be valid until December of 2000. The special use permit is reviewed annually. Commissioner Strauss inquired if Staff has received any complaints about the hours of operation. Planner Weiland stated that Staff has not received any complaints regarding the hours of operation. Chairman Schultz commended Planner Weiland and the applicants on a thorough review. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Harrington moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the soil processing permit from August 2000 to December 31, 2000, subject to the following conditions: Tiller Corporation Company is permitted to operate a soil processing operation including the following activities that have been previously permitted: Processing of rock, aggregates and recycled materials, including crushing, washing and stock piling. Tiller Corporation is permitted to operate on the land described by exhibit A and exhibit B. The conditions stipulated during the original special use permit issuance in 1987 are still in effect and the following: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. The site is to be restored, upon completion of the mining operation, pursuant to the plans provided to the City and dated August 23, 2000. The earthen berms shall be immediately seeded with a native grass mixture after they are constructed. This native grass mixture shall be approved by the DNR. The remainder of the site above the water table shall also be planted with native vegetation at the end of mining activities on the site. This native grass mixture shall be approved by the DNR. The applicant shall plant native trees in the shore land impact zone that has been affected by historic farming practices (pre-mining) as part of the reclamation of this site. The applicant shall retain and protect all the existing trees in the wetland and shore land impact zone. The applicant shall not encroach upon any identified wetlands as identified on the 8/23/2000 site plan. The wetlands shall be marked with stakes in the field, as identified on the 8/23/00 site plan, prior to excavation near those areas. The stakes shall be inspected yearly, and if necessary, more permanent stakes used to make the wetlands. The applicant shall stay at least 75 ft back landward from the ordinary high water level of the Vermillion River (Shore land Impact zone). The shore land impact zone shall be marked with stakes in the field, as identified on the 8/23/00 site plan, prior to excavation near those areas. Any abandoned on-site wells shall be abandoned according to Dakota County Ordinance No. 114. Salvage and waste materials located near the abandoned farm house in phase 1 shall be removed before mining can occur in this area. Tiller Corporation shall notify the City Planning Department if any excavation of previously undisturbed areas reveals the presence of historic artifacts. Operating hours are not to be in excess of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday except holidays. In addition, Tiller Corporation shall refrain from at all times using CSAH 54 and HWY 91 for hauling purposes between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 am. In cases of emergency, Tiller Corporation may operate during hours other than those noted upon approval by the City Administrator or the Public Works Director. This special use permit can be revoked if the applicant is discovered working beyond these hours and does not have authorization to do so. Tiller Corporation Company shall refrain from using West 10th Street between Trunk Highway 61 and Trunk Highway 55 for hauling purposes. All accesses to this property shall be gated or chained to prevent unauthorized access to the site. Any new accesses shall be approved by Dakota County. Tiller Corporation shall continue in full force and effect an irrevocable bond or other form of security acceptable to the City in the amount of $75,000.00 for the estimated cost of restoring the site covered by the soil pursuant to City Code. Tiller Corporation shall provide to the City a Liability insurance policy or certificate of insurance from an insurance company authorized to write casualty insurance in the State of Minnesota as will protect the applicant, its agents and the city from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage which may arise from operations under the soil processing permit. The amounts of the insurance shall not be less than that which is required by the City Code. 4 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Vegetative Cover as required by the City of Hastings Storm Water Management Ordinance, shall be restored on the steeply sloped portions of the site, identified on the mining plans Appropriate erosion control measures as determined by the Public Works Director shall be undertaken to ensure establishment of vegetative over on steeply sloped portions of the site where mining is complete according to the approved plan. Reclamation of each mining phase shall begin as part of the condition of moving on to the next mining phase. The applicant shall operate the facility with due regards to the rights of the easement holders on the property. Mining operations shall not conflict with pipelines and power lines as established within easements on the property. As applicable, the applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any water appropriations or dewatering permits required from the State DNR. The applicant shall follow the State=s DNR well dispute resolution system set up to handle well interference problems. The applicant shall correct interference with existing wells by modification of pumping operations, replacing wells, or lowering impacted wells. The City of Hastings shall be informed of the results of the most recent inspection of the mining operation by the Mine Safety and Health Association. The applicant shall notify well owners within a one mile radius of the gravel pit the following item: 1. Contact name, address and phone number. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Motion carried. 6. Site Plan - Hastings Civic Arena - Locker Room Addition Planner Jenson presented background on the project. Commissioner Strauss inquired about the tanks located near the proposed addition area. Planner Weiland stated that they are propane tanks. Commissioner Stotko asked about the impacts on the existing rinks. Planner Weiland stated that an outdoor rink was being removed, but that it was a decision independent of this proposal. Chairman Schultz asked if all improvements (rooms, road, etc.) were being paid for by someone other that the City. Planner Weiland stated yes. Mr. Russ Welch, hockey coach at the Hastings High School, stated that during the hockey season, the facilities would be used by the varsity and junior varsity teams. They may be available for other users at other times of the year. Commissioner Harrington inquired about the existing locker room facilities. Mr. Welch stated that they will remain. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the Site Plan for the Locker Room Addition at the Hastings Civic Arena, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot and landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Motion carried. 7. Updates and Other Business Planner Weiland introduced the new Planning Commissioner, Barb Hallenbeck, who will start at the next meeting. Planner Weiland also reminded Commissioners of a neighborhood meeting for the Mattson property, which is proposed to be developed by D. R. Horton. The meeting is scheduled for August 31, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. 8. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 pm.