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
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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.