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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/94Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of July 25~ 1994 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Bateman, Bolesworth, Onnen, Reinardy and Flom. Commissioners Absent: Schommer Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak and City Planner Czech MINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of July 11, 1994. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. HOME OCCUPATION - 265 TIFFANY DRIVE Czech reviewed staffs July 20, 1994 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by William & Carole Peterson for approval of a home occupation permit which would allow them a furniture reupholstering, refinishing and repair business at 265 Tiffany Drive. The Planning Commission discussed items relating to the home occupation including, but not limited to, whether the home occupation would occur in the home and if there would be adequate ventilation. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of the home occupation permit subject to Mr. & Mrs. Peterson 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, 0. PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE - 109 RAMS EY STREET Wozniak reviewed staffs July 21, 1994 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Paul Keller in party with the Hastings Housing & Redevelopment Authority for approval of a comprehensive plan amendment from commercial to Urban Residential - III, rezone from G-3 to R-7, site plan approval for a 28 unit residential condominium project, and setback variances. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. There being no one to address the issue the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission discussed with staff and the applicant issues relating to the proposed request including, but not limited to, plans for the existing home on the property, the first street right of way and flood plain/shoreland regulations. PUBLIC HEARING- SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE- 1402 VERMILLION ST. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to reconnnend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment from Commercial to Urban Residential III subject to review and approval by the Metropolitan Council. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to recommend approval of the rezone from C-3 to R-7. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to table action on the site plan until the August 22, 1994 regular Planning Commission meeting in order to allow the applicant time to make revisions to the site plan so as to comply with city code requirements and to allow time to further negotiate public infrastructure design issues with City Staff. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to table action on the variance request until the August 22, 1994 regular Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to provide more information on the nature of the variance(s) request. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staffs July 18, 1994 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by ECI Building Contractors for approval of a site plan and special use permit to construct and operate a gas/convenience store with carwash at 1402 Vermillion Street. The request also included variance requests to allow two freestanding signs, two 40 and one 42 foot curb cuts. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. Dan Dege of Finn Daniels Architects explained that he designed the proposed project and explained reasons for requesting the curb cut and sign variances. Ed Steinke of 116 West 15th Street indicated that he agreed with the applicants request for wider curb cuts but that he was concerned that the West 15th and Vermillion Street intersection was unsafe. The Planning Commission discussed with staff, Dan Dege and Ed Steinke issues relating to the proposal including, but not limited to, traffic circulation for tanker trucks, curb cut widths, and the design of the proposed trash enclosure facility. There being no further comments from the audience the public hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Reinardy made a second, to recommend approval of the site plan and special use permit 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, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to the escrow requirements contained within the site plan review provisions of the city zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). The applicant modify the site plan consistent with recommendations 2 and 3 as spelled out in Public Works Director Tom Montgomery's July 18, 1994 memorandum to City Planner Paul Czech. The Planning Commission reconnmended that 1 be modified to permit a 42 foot curb cut on Vermillion Street subject to MnDot approval and a 40 foot curb cut on West 15th Street. The Planning Commission agreed with Tom Montgomery's recommendation for a 32 foot curb cut on West 14th Street. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nays, 2 (Bateman and Onnen). Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to recommend denial of the applicants variance request for two freestanding signs based on findings that the applicant does not satisfy the following variance criteria: 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 from the actions of 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. REVISED SITE PLAN - 800 OAK STREET Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to teton%mend approval of the variance request for a 40 and 42 foot curb cut on West 15th Street and Vermillion Street respectively but to deny the 40 foot curb cut on West 14th Street based on findings that the applicant has not satisfied the following variance criteria: 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 from the actions of 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, O. Czech reviewed staffs July 20, 1994 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Bob Wise for approval of a site plan to construct an office building at the southwest corner of Highway 55 and Oak Street (800 Oak Street). The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the proposed site plan including, but not limited to, the design of the building and driveway access. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to recommend approval of the revised site plan subject to the following conditions: That the proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot and utilities shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all completed items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to the escrow requirements contained within the site plan review provisions of the city zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). The applicant/owner shall provide additional landscaping and/or a berm or decorative fence south of and adjacent to the four most westerly parking stalls to the satisfaction of the Community Development Division. UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT The parking lot and outside lighting shall be designed so as not to be obtrusive to adjacent property nor to passing motorists on public right of ways. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed City Council actions relating to planning matters which occurred at the July 18, 1994 City Council meeting. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m.