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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/00Hastings Planning Commission September 25th 2000 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Chairman Schultz called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Harrington, Hollenbeck, Schultz, Stotko, Strauss. Commissioners Absent: Greil. Staff Present: City Planner Matthew Weiland, Associate Planner Kris Jenson 2. Approve September 11, 2000 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Strauss pointed out that Commissioner Greil=s name had been left off the Roll Call list as present. Commissioner Anderson motioned and Commissioner Stotko seconded to approve the September 11, 2000 minutes with the correction. The vote was unanimous. 3. Public Hearing - Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review (Welcome Stores - Hastings Marketplace West/General Sieben Drive) 4. Final Plat - Hastings Marketplace West 5. Site Plan - Midwest Liquors (Hastings Marketplace West/General Sieben Drive) Planner Weiland presented background information on all three items, since they are all a part of the saxne project. He noted that the park dedication has been satisfied for this project. Planner Weiland noted that while the liquor store is short of parking spaces per the zoning code, once the remainder of the project is completed, there will be enough shared parking to accommodate any additional needs for the liquor store. He also noted that a proposed hedge along the loading dock for the liquor store will be changed to a row of evergreen trees to better screen the use. Chairman Schultz opened the Public Hearing at 7:19 pm. With no public comment, Chairman Schultz closed the public hearing at 7:20. Commissioner Harrington inquired about signage for the site. Planner Weiland apologized for not having the sign information available, however, he stated that the proposed signage was monument style, similar to Target's free-standing sign. One monument sign was proposed for the entire development, and the gas station was proposing a monument sign as well, but shorter. Commissioner Harrington asked about music being played at the canopy of the gas station, and what types of limits the Planning Commission could impose. Planner Weiland stated that the Planning Commission could only limit on a decibel basis, but that there were no codes in effect to regulate that limit. Commissioner Harrington indicated that he felt there was an abundance of parking spaces, and asked the developer if there was any way to reduce the number of spaces. THE DEVELOPER responded that parking had been reduced on the site, and that at the gas station, vendors delivering products often use those spaces as well due to the smaller trucks that they drive. Commissioner Harrington inquired about trails in the area, wanting to be sure that trails would extend to the west in this area. Planner Weiland responded that a trail would be located through the Bailly Ridge project to the south. Commissioner Harrington asked about greenspace behind the retail units on the west end of the development. Planner Weiland stated that that would be reviewed during the appropriate site plan reviews. Chairman Schultz asked about future stoplights along General Sieben Drive. Planner Weiland stated that at full development, there would most likely be a stoplight at the main access point to this project and General Sieben Drive, as well as possibly a light at South Frontage Road and Pleasant Drive. Commissioner Strauss reminded members of the public watching the meeting that the City does not determine what actual uses will be developed on the site, simply if the site of what is proposed works. Commissioner Harrington asked if the ROW for General Sieben Drive was sufficient for future needs. Planner Weiland responded that it is. Chairman Schultz asked if a special use permit was always required for gas stations. Planner Weiland resounded that it is, to address concerns with noise and lights. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission decided to vote on Item #4, Final Plat for Hastings Marketplace West before voting on items #3&5. Commissioner Harrington moved and Commissioner Strauss seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Hastings Marketplace West Final Plat subject to the following conditions: 1. That the storm water plan is approved by Bart Engineering and the Public Works Director. The Developer shall be required to incorporate into the development grading plans any comments from BARR Engineering or the Public Works Director. 2. The Developer shall pay for the Bart Engineering review. All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with appropriate cover to eliminate erosion problems. The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the City=s property maintenance ordinance. 5. That the final plat is subject to MNDOT approval and that the Developer shall incorporate any MNDOT's comments into the final plat. That the final plat hardshells shall be modified to illustrate MNDOT R.O.W. and restricted access. The developer shall pay 6 interceptor sewer charges per developable acre at a rate of $305.00 per sewer interceptor charge. The developable acres for this property shall include the whole plat except for the existing drainage and utility easement on the south side of this property. These fees shall be paid prior to City release of final plat hardshells. That the Developer shall obtain Site Plan approval from the City prior to issuance of any building permits for any future proposed developments on property. There shall be shared access easements and agreements recorded with the final plat that allow for shared access through the property. 10. That the final plat hardshells shall be modified to expand the 30 ft drainage and utility easement to connect up with the existing platted drainage and utility easement over the property. 11. That the developer shall complete a survey of the ponding basin and calculate its storage volume upon completion of the mass grading of the site. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5, Nays, 0, Stotko abstain. Motion carried. Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for the Welcome Gas/Convenience Store and Car Wash to the City Council, subject to the following condition: The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot 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, 5, Nays, 0, Stotko abstain. Motion carried. Commissioner Harrington moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Welcome Gas/Convenience Store and Car Wash Site Plan to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: Site Plan approval shall be contingent upon the site receiving special use permit approval for the use of the gas station. 2. That site plan approval is contingent upon the property being final platted. The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot 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. That the site plan is subject to MNDOT approval and that the Developer shall incorporate any MNDOT's comments into the final site plan. 5. That all lighting on the site shall be downcast and shielded with cut off shields. 6. The lights in the canopy shall be recessed. 7. That this site comply with all existing and future noise ordinances. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5, Nays, 0, Stotko abstain. Motion carried. Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to Recommend to City Council the approval of the Midwest Liquors Site Plan subject to following: 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. That site plan approval is contingent upon the property being final platted. That the Developer shall incorporate any MNDOTs comments into the site plan. That the landscape plan shall be modified to replace the hedge along the southern loading dock area with 6 ft coniferous trees, subject to the approval of the City Planner. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5, Nays, 0, Stotko abstain. Motion carried. 6. Three Rivers Manufactured Home Park Phase VII. Planner Weiland presented background information on the project. Commissioner Harrington asked why the Planning Commission was not being asked to approve all of the remaining lots (44) rather than just a phase of 22. Planner Weiland stated that this was what the developer submitted. Chairman Schultz asked if the storm shelter was sufficient for the future lots. Planner Weiland stated that per code, there is sufficient space for the remaining 44 lots in the development. Commissioner Anderson inquired about the address map for the previous phase, noting that the Public Works Director commented that the map had not yet been received. Ken Grund, the developer, stated that his engineer was working on the map and it would be submitted shortly to the City. Commissioner Strauss asked about some outlots indicated on the plans. Mr. Grund stated that they were just open space for the park. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Three Rivers Phase VII Site Plan to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to streets, utilities 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. The developer shall plant one Aboulevard@ 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. Construction plans, including plan and profiles of the streets, storm sewer, and utilities shall be submitted to the City for approval. Copies of the MPCA wastewater permit and MDH water permit must be received by the City before construction may commence. City inspection of the street and utility construction will be required. As required with City inspection of private utilities, the developer must post a cash escrow to be used to pay for the City=s consultant inspector. The developer shall submit to the City a new address map of the Three Rivers Mobile Home Community in an electronic AutoCAD R14 format, including addresses assigned to Phase VI and the future Phase VII. The applicant/developer shall provide the City with as-builts of Phase VI streets and utilities. SAC and WAC charges shall be paid at time of building permit for each dwelling moved into Phase VII. Park management shall be responsible for obtaining the first dwelling permit and payment of all connection fees. No dwelling shall be placed on any lot without a building permit from the City of Hastings. No occupancy will be permitted prior to all inspections having been approved and a final certificate of occupancy issues. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 0. Motion carried. 7. Updates and Other Business Planner Weiland informed the Commission that the City=s application for a Livable Communities Grant has made it to the second round. The grant is asking for $500,000 for the Guardian Angels Project. The City has also applied for a planning grant to address planning issues in the downtown area, including commuter rail station planning and developing a mixed use district. Finally, the City has also applied for a grant through the Met Council which would award the services of Peter Calthorpe to a city. Mr. Calthorpe is a well known planner specializing in the area of new urbanism. 8. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 pm.