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To: Planning Commission
From: Justin Fortney, City Planner
Date: June 24, 2019
Item: Site Plan #2019‐16 – Vehicle garage – Schlomka Services – 710 Commerce Drive
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED:
Review the request of Vanguard Construction, agent for Schlomka Services for Site Plan
approval of a 3,200 s.f. vehicle garage.
BACKGROUND
Existing Condition
The site is 4.5 acres and adjacent to the business office. The site is primarily a storage yard
for the business operations. The site was formerly used by Waste Management as a
transfer station. Their office and shop on the adjacent site was originally constructed in
1973, and has had multiple expansions. The storage yard site was developed during the
1970’s or 1980’s.
Proposed Condition
Proposed improvements generally include the installation of a vehicle garage and removal
of a driveway.
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The site is designated as “Industrial” in the 2030 Hastings Comprehensive Plan. Site
development is consistent with the Plan.
Zoning Classification
The site is zoned I1, Industrial, which allows for the current operations.
Planning Commission Memorandum
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The following land uses abut the site
Existing Use Zoning Comprehensive
Plan
North Plastic Printers I‐1 Industrial Industrial
East Business office/ Midnight
Motorcycles
I‐1 Industrial Industrial
South Concrete & Coatings I‐1 Industrial Industrial
West Dowco/ Behnke
Woodworking
I‐1 Industrial Industrial
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Vehicular Access and Circulation
The storage yard site is not accessible to the general public with all access points secured
with a fence and gates. The storage yard predates City requirements for hard surface
paving; all storage and vehicular access areas are gravel.
Site improvements that expand or modify the surface of an existing parking lot by more
than 25% trigger full compliance of surfacing requirements for the entire parking lot. The
proposed building would meet the threshold for paving the entire yard site. Staff
recommends deferring the surfacing requirements based on the following:
The entire site serves as a secured storage yard with no access to the public or
customers.
The proposed building is intended for storage and would not substantially intensify
use of the property.
As a condition of Site Plan approval the applicant would be required to record a covenant
on the property memorializing the terms for deferring surfacing requirements and requiring
adherence to the surfacing provisions if there is a change in the terms.
Pedestrian Access
No pedestrial access is proposed. The site is not for the public or customers. Only emplyees
will be accessing the proposed building and existing site.
Required Parking
The 3,200 s.f. building would trigger the addition of 4 parking spaces (1 space per 1,000 s.f.).
The building is intended for storage of vehicles and includes four overhead garage doors to
provide for interior parking of vehicles.
Architectural Appearance
The proposed addition meets architectural appearance standards. It will be
constructed of prefabricated concrete walls with brick Vernier and windows facing
the street. The site is heavily screened with existing and proposed trees.
Landscape
An existing row of trees is located to the west and south of the proposed building.
Some additional plantings are proposed to fill in gaps of screening. Other portions of
the site include two groves of trees.
Lighting Plan
A photometric plan showing low light levels (.0‐.1 foot candles) at the property
boundaries has been submitted. (≤ 1.0 foot candles is required adjacent to
commercial zoning) Downcast LED walpack units are proposed for lighting.
Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility Plan Review
The Public Works Department is reviewing the Grading, Erosion Control, and Utility Plans.
Drainage plans are not required due to the size of development, but have been encouraged
to improve on any site drainage/erosion issues that may be present.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Site Plan is recommended subject to the following conditions:
1) Conformance with the plans submitted with the Planning Commission Staff Report
dated June 24, 2019.
2) All disturbed areas on the property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover
to eliminate erosion control problems.
3) Approval of the Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plans by the Public
Works Director and payment of any required inspection escrows.
4) All new lighting shall incorporate shields and cut‐offs to direct light on the site.
5) Recording of a covenant on the property memorializing the terms for deferring
surfacing requirements and requiring adherence to the surfacing provisions if there
is a change in the terms.
6) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made
towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, Site
Plan approval is null and void.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Photographs
Elevation drawings
Site plans
LOCATION MAP
Old photo of office/ shop on Millard Avenue
South Elevation with brick Vernier and windows
Site Plan