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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/95Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of September 11, 1995 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Reinardy, Schommer, Flom, Bateman, Harrington and Onnen. Commissioners Absent: Bolesworth StaffPresent: City Planner Czech MINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of August 14, 1995. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. INTERPRETATION OF SIGN ORDINANCE- SECOND FREESTANDING SIGN WESTVIEW CENTER Czech reviewed Staffs September 7, 1995 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by IBI, Incorporated for approval of a 84 square foot reader board (sign) to be placed on the existing freestanding Westview Center sign as a second freestanding sign. The Planning Commission discussed issued relating to the request including, but not limited to, future freestanding signs and parking spaces. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to recommend approval of the installation of a reader board sign that is 84 square feet in size to be placed on the existing Westview Center sign as shown on the elevation drawing prepared by Lawrence Sign Company and dated July 26, 1995 and subject to a condition that no other freestanding sign shall be allowed in the Westview Center. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. SPECIAL USE PERMIT- KWIK TRIP CONVENIENCE STORE - 1912/1922 VERMILLION STREET Czech reviewed Staffs' August 29, 1995 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Kwik Trip, Incorporated for approval of a special use permit to allow a gas/convenience store at 1912/1922 Vermillion Street. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Scott Teigen, Director of Real Estate for Kwik Trip, Incorporated, was present at the meeting and provided background information concerning Kwik Trip including, but limited to, that it is a company based in LaCrosse, Wisconsin with over 250 stores of which 40 are in Minnesota and a company policy that does not allow pornographic material to be sold at any of their stores. The Planning Commission discussed issues with Mr. Teigen including, but not limited to, plans for property to the north, signage, and maimenanee of property. Al Teuber of 108 West 21st Street was present at the meeting and expressed concern about traffic using West 21st Street and that he preferred West 21st Street to be blocked. John Murtaugh of 1940 Eddy Street was present at the meeting and asked Kwik Trip about a buffer between their store and the residential to the west. Mr. Teigen of Kwik Trip showed Mr. Murtaugh the proposed buffer plan. Lynn Mann of 1927 Eddy Street was present at the meeting and indicated that he was not against the special use permit but that he would like to see West 21st Street blocked. Mr. Mann also inquired about hours of operation and security. Mr. Teigen of Kwik Trip indicated that Kwik Trip is a 24 hour facility and that non obtrusive lighting will be used next to the residential area to the west. Dave Carrol of 1905 Eddy Street was present at the meeting and inquired about Kwik Trips' landscaping plan to the north. Mr. Teigen addressed in general Kwik Trips' landscaping plans. Mike Wilhelm of 1178 Teal Way was present at the meeting and indicated that he was concerned about another convenience store being built in the City. There being no other comments from the audience, the public heating was closed at 7:25 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the special use permit including, but not limited to, whether to block or vacate West 21st Street, storm water run off and lighting. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Harrington made a second, to recommend approval of the special use permit to allow an automobile service station at 1912/1922 Vermillion Street subject to the following conditions: That truck parking shall be prohibited except those vehicles fueling at a pump station. That access between County Road 47 and West 21st Street shall be blocked. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 1 (Bateman). PUBLIC HEARiNG- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND REZONE- 105 WEST 24TH STREET UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS Czech reviewed Staffs August 2, 1995 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Ronald Sheetz for approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to guide 0.25 acres from Urban Residential II to Commercial and a rezone from R-2 to C-3 for property at 105 West 24th Street. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public heating at 7:40 p.m. There being no comments from the audience, the public heating was closed. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezone including, but not limited to, parking next to the residential area to the west, the location of surrounding homes, and whether fencing would be provided along the west property line. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Urban Residential II (U-II) to Commercial subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Flom made a second to recommend approval of a rezone from R-2 to C-3 subject to Comprehensive Plan amendment approval. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. The Planning Commission discussed planning related issues including, but not limited to, regulating uses, signage, landscaping and enforcement of City Codes. Commissioner Schommer moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.