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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/95Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of July 17, 1995 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Onnen at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Flom, Bateman, Bolesworth, Harrington and Onnen. Commissioners Absent: Reinardy and Schommer StaffPresent: City Planner Czech IvffNUTES Commissioner Onnen called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of June 26, 1995. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. VARIANCE (SETBACK) 419 WEST 6TH STREET Czech reviewed staffs June 27, 1995 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Kevin Hoeschen for approval of a 35 foot rear yard and five foot sideyard setback variances to allow an addition to the existing home. The Planning Commission discussed issues with staff and the applicant relating to the request including, but not limited to, setbacks and where access would be oriented for the new garage. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Harrington made a second, to recommend approval of a 35 foot rear yard and five foot side yard setback variances based on findings that the applicant had satisfied the variance criteria as follows: That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. The literal interpretation of the City Code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of Chapter 10. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result fi.om the actions &the applicant. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by Chapter 10 to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. No non- conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same district, and no permitted or non-conforming use of lands, structures, or buildings in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. SITE PLAN- RIVER VALLEY CLINIC ADDITION- 1210 WEST FIRST STREET UPDATES/ OTHER BUSINESS Czech reviewed staffs July 7, 1995 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by River Valley Clinic for site plan approval of a 2,504 square foot addition to the existing medical facility at 1210 West First Street. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the site plan including, but not limited to, setbacks and water service. Al Plutowski, the architect representing River Valley Clinic was present at the meeting and addressed questions raised by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to recommend approval of the site plan for the River Valley Clinic addition at 1210 West First Street subject to the following conditions: That the proposed structure and accessory items including, but limited to, building materials 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 the escrow requirements of Chapter 10, Section 10.24. That the applicant work with staffto determine cost and whether it is necessary for River Valley Clinic to loop the hospital water service that comes offPleasant Drive with West First Street. The City Council shall decide whether it is necessary to require looping of the water service consistent with the 1992 High System Water Comprehensive Plan. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed City Counc'fl action pertaining to planning matters. The Planning Commission discussed recent planning related matters. There being no further business Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m.