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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/96- Hastings Planning Commission Minutes of August 12, 1996 Commissioner Onnen opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Strauss, Bolesworth, Flom, Harrington, Schommer and Onnen. Commissioners Absent: Bateman. Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak and Planning Intern Matt Weiland MINUTES: Commissioner Onnen called for additions or corrections to the June 24, 1996, meeting minutes. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. Commissioner Harrington stated that he could not participate in Planning Commission consideration of the Dakota County Juvenile Facility due to his involvement with the project as an employee of Dakota County. DAKOTA COUNTY JUVEN~E CENTER Wozniak presented background information on the site plan for the proposed Dakota County Juvenile Center. Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Bolesworth made a second to Motion to recommend approval to the Hastings City Council of the Dakota County Juvenile Center Site Plan subject to the following conditions: 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, ail uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. Catch basins shall be installed at the north end of the driveway to intercept storm water drainage before it shoots out onto 4th St. RCP storm sewer pipe shall be utilized within the City right-of-way. The existing 4 inch diameter sanitary sewer service that is to be abandoned shall be bulkheaded at both the southwest end at the connection with the new sanitary sewer service, and at the northeast end where the existing service connects to an existing manhole in 4th St. If the existing 2 inch diameter water service is to be abandoned, it shall be disconnected and capped and the corporation stop at the watermain connection in 4th St. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, O. COMP. AMENDMENT 96-13 PUBLIC HEARING WALLIN PROPERTY PRELIMINARY PLAT Commissioner Strauss moved and Commissioner Harrington made a PLAN second to bring back for consideration a request for approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 96-13, (tabled since June 10, 1996 - Planning Commission meeting). Wozniak review background information regarding this proposed plan amendment involving a MUSA boundary adjustment on the Wallin Property and a redesignation of approximately 14 acres of property. Commissioner Schommer moved and Commissioner Flom made a second to recommend approval to the Hastings City Council of City of Hastings Comprehensive Plan Amendment 96-13 - Wallin Property MUSA Boundary Adjustment. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Following a review of this item by Wozniak, Commissioner Onnen opened the public hearing at 7:35 a.m. to consider comments related to this item. Mr. Donald Fluegel of 2522 Old Bridge Lane expressed significant concerns related to the proposed street, lot, and utility design for that portion of the preliminary plat abutting his property. In particular he expressed concerns regarding how access to a sanitary sewer manhole situated on his property would be handled. Comments were also made by Michael Harriage of 2504 Old Bridge Lane. Mr. Harfiage expressed concerns regarding the proposed lot sizes abutting his property. He stated that the proposed lots of 10,000 to 12,000 square feet in size would be detrimental to abutting lots in the Old Bridge Lane Addition which are 30,000 sq. fi. or larger. Mr. Harriage objected to utilizing 25th St. (Northridge Dr.) as a collector street due to safety concerns at the intersection with Pleasant Dr. Lastly, Mr. Harriage suggested that the City should require a perimeter off-street pedestrian trail around the Wallin Property to provide more safe pedestrian walking and biking oppommities. There being no further comments the public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m. Commissioner Schommer moved and Commissioner Strauss made a second to recommend approval to the Hastings City Council the Wallin Property preliminary plat (dated 7/15/96) subject to the following conditions: Approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 96-13 (Wallin Property MUSA Boundary Adjustment). Modification of the Preliminary plat and Development Plans to comply with recommendations set for in Public Works Director Montgomery's memorandum on the Wallin Property Preliminary Plat dated July 26, 1996. That the alignment and design of the sanitary sewer line which has an east/west alignment and is situated just to noah of the Vermillion River be evaluated by the Public Works Director to minimize impact on the abutting property to east of Lot 6, Block 5 of the preliminary plat. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. PUBLIC HEARING WALLIN 3RD REZONE WALLIN 3RD ADDITION FINAL PLAT Wozniak explained the request of the Wallin Partnership to rezone from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Single Family Residence (R-l) District that property which is being platted as Wallin 3rd Addition. Commissioner Onnen opened a public heating to consider this item at 8:35 p.m. There being no comments the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Harrington moved and Commissioner Schommer made a second to recommend approval to the Hastings City Council of the request to rezone from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Single Family Residence (R-l) District that property which is being platted as Wallin 3rd Addition. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Commissioner Hardngton moved and Commissioner Bolesworth made a second to recommend approval to the Hastings City Council of the Wallin 3rd Addition final plat subject to the following conditions: Approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 96-13. City Council approval of the Wallin Property Preliminary Plat (dated 7/15/96). Rezoning of the subject property to R-1 (Single Family Residence). Deeding of Outlot B to the City of Hastings to meet public land dedication requirements for 130 acres of the Wallin Property including Wallin 2nd, 3rd, 4th and subsequent additions. Granting to the City of a pedestrian easement over Lot 1, Block 3 and over Outlot A for the bituminous trail that will be constructed within this area. Documentation that common open space and ponding basins (Outlots A & C) shall be privately maintained by a development association and not the City. Modification of the final plat prior to submission of hardsheil copies such that drainage and utility easements across the rear of Lots 7-9, Blk. 1 are expanded to 20 ft. in width to accommodate the 10 ft. Wide bituminous utility maintenance trail that will be constmcW, xi across the backs of these lots. In addition, the drainage and utility PUBLIC HEARING WALLIN 4TH REZONE WALLIN 4TH ADDITION FINAL PLAT 10. 11. 12. easement in the northwest comer of Lot 9 and the southwest comer of Lot 7 shall be expanded to accommodate a 30 ft. turning radius for maintenance equipment. Modification of the final plat such that drainage and utility easements along the east side of Lot 18, Block 2 should be increased to 30 ft. In width to accommodate both the sanitary sewer and water mains that will be constructed within this area. In addition a pedestrian easement shall be granted to the City over this lot for the bituminous trail that will be constructed within this easement area. Submission of a low maintenance landscape plan for the Wyndham Place Island to be approved by the Community Developmem Director prior to release of the plat hardshells by the City. Documentation that the landscape of Wyndham Place Island shall be privately maintained under an association agreement. Before the City signs the final plat hardshells, the applicant shall pay the required interceptor sewer charge of $8800.00. Prior to release of hardshell copies of the plat by the City the developer shall execute a development agreement to be drafted by the City which documents any conditions of plat approval or city development requirements as deemed necessary by the City. Said Development Agreement shall be recorded against the subject property. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, O. Wozniak explained the request of the Wallin Partnership to rezone from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Single Family Residence (R-1) District that property which is being platted as Wallin 4th Addition. Commissioner Onnen opened a public hearing to consider this item at 8:40 p.m. Don Fluegel and Michael Haniage of 2522 and 2504 Old Bridge Lane reiterated comments which they had earlier made during the public hearing for the Wallin Property preliminary plat. Commissioner Harrington moved and Commissioner Schommer made a second to recommend approval to the Hastings City Council of the request to rezone from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Single Family Residence (R-1) District that property which is being platted as Wallin 4th Addition. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Commissioner Schommer moved and Commissioner Ounen made a second to recommend approval to the Hastings City Council of the Wallin 4th final plat subject to the following conditions: Approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 96-13. Approval of the Wallin Property Preliminary Plat (dated 7/15/96). Rezoning of the subject property to R-1 (Single Family Residence). That a 20' gravel road shall be constructed from the end of River Shore Dr., north to connect to Brooke Lane. This gravel emergency access shall be constructed with grades not to exceed 8%, and with ditches to handle storm water runoff. Construction of the emergency access shall be completed with other public improvements being constructed to serve the plat. Documentation that common open space and ponding basins (Outlots A) shall be privately maintained by a development association and not the City. Modification of the plat and development plans as follows: A sanitary sewer main is proposed to constructed across the front yards of Lots 6-11, Blk. 7, abutting River Shore Drive. This proposed sewer main serves the entire sonthem half of the Wallin Development. The Utility Department needs a paved access to the manholes located on the property lines between Lots l0 & 11, Lots 8 & 9, Lots 6 & 7, and the manhole on the east property line of Lot 6 in order to maintain this critical sewer main. Obviously, a paved trail across the front yards of these lots would hinder the sale and development of these properties. As an alternative, an access easement over the driveways with a turn mound area around the manholes shall be provided. The driveways shall be constructed at the same time as the street and utilities, and may no exceed an eight percent grade. Maintenance of the driveways shall be the homeowner's responsibility. The access easements for these driveways shall be shown on the plat drawings for permanent record. The driveway for Lot 6 shown on Sheet #7 of the Wallin Property Preliminary Plat (7/15/96) does not provide access to the sanitary sewer manhole on the east property line and should be revised. Modification of the final plat such that the drainage and utility easement over the west 10 ft. of Lot 7, Block 1 shall be expanded to 20 ft. in width to accommodate the 10 ft. wide bituminous utility maintenance trail that will be constructed across this lot. In addition, the utility maintenance trail shall be temporarily extended to intersect with the emergency access road, so that maintenance vehicles using the trail have a way to get back out. Before the City signs the final plat hardshells, the applicant shall pay the required interceptor sewer charge of $4400.00. Prior to release of hardshell copies of the plat by the City the developer shall execute a development agreement to be drafted by the City which documents any conditions of plat approval or city development requirements as deemed necessary by the City. Said Development Agreement shall be recorded against the subject 10. property. That the alignment and design of the sanitary sewer line which has an east/west alignment and is situated.just to no,ah of the Vermillion River be evaluated by the Public Works Director to minimize impact on the abutting property to the east of Lot 6, Block 5 of the preliminary plat. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Boleswoah moved and Commissioner Harrington made a second to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.