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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/95Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of September 25, 1995 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Schommer, Flom, Bolesworth, Onnen and Reinardy Commissioners Absent: Bateman and Harrington Staff Present: City Planner Czech MINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of September 11, 1995. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - 901 W. 5TH ST. Czech reviewed staff's September 12, 1995 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Lu Ann Braun for approval of a home occupation permit to allow her a computerized bookkeeping and word processing business at 901 West 5th Street. Commissioner Flom moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to recommend approval of the home occupation permit subject to Ms. Braun complying with all home occupation standards including, but not limited to, a basic fire protection inspection by the Fire Marshall. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, O. PUBLIC HEARING- PRELIMINARY/ FINAL PLAT - SINTA ADDITION Czech reviewed staff' s September 12, 1995 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Graus Builders, Incorporated for approval of a preliminary/final plat called Sinta Addition. Czech noted that the proposed plat would create 12 townhome units (two 4-unit and two 2-unit dwellings). Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Mike Balk of 325 Whispering Lane was presem at the meeting and inquired about the values of the proposed townhomes and whether Lots 4 & 6, Block 3, Williams 1st Addition would remain single family lots. Jeff Thompson of Graus Builders, Incorporated was present at the meeting and indicated that the value of the proposed townhomes would range from approximately $150,000 to $160,000. Mr. Thompson showed the Planning Commission and audience an elevation drawing of their proposed 4 unit townhomes. Mr. Thompson indicated that there would be a home owners association for all 12 townhomes. Mr. Thompson also indicated that they owned Lots 6 & 7, Block 3, Williams 1st Addition and that they will build single family homes on these lots. David Goehring of Goehring Amhitects, Saint Paul was present at the meeting and indicated that he is preparing the design plan for the proposed townhomes. Mr. Goehring indicated that they are committed to designing a higher value townhome. There being no other comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the preliminary/final plat including, but not limited to, the location of the 4-unit and 2-unit townhomes and the common area. Commissioner Schommer moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to recommend approval of the preliminary/final plat for Sinta Addition as shown on the preliminary plat dated September 8, 1995 subject to the following conditions: a. The final plat hardshells shall be consistent with the approved preliminary plat. b. That the developer shall pay $3,240.00 ($270.00 per unit) for interceptor sewer charges (ISC) before the city signing final plat hardshells. If the City increases the ISC before receiving final plat hardshells, the applicant will be responsible for the higher ISC. c. That all mailboxes for Lots 2-5, Sinta Addition shall be located in one central location. d. That all mailboxes for Lots 6-13, Sinta Addition shall be located in one central location. e. That the developer shall follow all comments indicated in Tom Montgomery's September 18, 1995 memorandum. f. That the applicant shall submit a site plan before constructing any four-unit townhomes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. UPDATE/OTHER Czech reviewed City Council actions concerning planning related BUSINESS matters. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Flom moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.