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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/94HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting of July 11, 1994 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 Commissioners Present: Bateman, Bolesworth, Onnen, Reinardy, Schommer and Flom. Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: City Planner Czech MINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of June 27, 1994. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. PUBLIC HEARING COMP PLAN AMEND, REZONE, SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE ~ 830 VERMILLION ST. Czech reviewed staffs July 1, 1994 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Greg Jablonske for approval of a comprehensive plan amendment, rezone, site plan and variances for property at 830 Vermillion Street. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. There being no comments from the audience the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission discussed with staff and the applicant issues relating to the request including, but not limited to, setbacks for the proposed storage facilities and parking lot, the proposed second level and the need for additional parking spaces, and city code requirements regarding joint parking agreements. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment from Urban Residential I to Office subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Commissioner Schommer moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of the rezone from R-2 to 0-1 subject to Metropolitan Council review and approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to recommend approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: That the proposed storage additions adjacent to the west side of the existing mtructure be eliminated and that the existing 16 foot setback be maintained from the west property line. That unless a joint parking agreement can be arranged with the church property to the north subject to meeting all city code requirements, that the proposed second story addition be eliminated. That the most westerly parking stall (12) be eliminated and parking stalls number 1-11 be shifted one foot to the east so as to provide for a ten foot buffer from the west property line. That the applicant submit a detailed landscaping plan subject to review and approval by City Staff. That the applicant provide one handicapped accessible parking stall that satisfies the Americans with Disabilities Act and building code requirements. The applicant/owner shall submit for Public Works Division review and approval of revised site plan showing the following: Concrete curb and gutter throughout the parking lot. ii. Drainage arrows showing how the site will drain, The parking lot and outside lighting shall be designed so as not to be obtrusive to adjacent property or to passing motorists on the public right of ways. That 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). Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nays, 3 (Schommer, Flom and Bateman). The motion failed. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to recommend denial of the 21 foot setback variance for the proposed storage additions to be located four feet from the west property line. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nays, 3 (Schommer, Flom and Bateman). The motion failed. UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Schommer moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of a 25 foot setback variance to allow a zero foot parking lot setback. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 2; Nays, 4 (Bolesworth, Onnen, Reinardy and Flom). The motion failed. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second to recommend approval of a 15 foot parking lot setback variance so as to maintain a 10 foot buffer strip between the parking lot and rear/west property line. Approval of 15 foot parking lot setback variance is based on findings that the existing property was developed prior to current city codes and that the city is taking appropriate measures by requiring a 10 foot buffer area. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 2(Schommer and Bateman). Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to recommend that unless a joint parking agreement can be arranged with the church property to the north that meets all city code requirements, a motion to recommend denial of the applicants request to waive the city code requirement for 38 parking stalls. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 2 (Schommer and Bateman). Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to recommend approval of an 8 parking stall variance to allow 11 of the 19 required parking stalls for the existing one level structure. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 2 (Schommer and Bateman). Czech reviewed City Council actions relating to planning matters which occurred at the July 5, 1994 City Council meeting. Commissioner Schommer moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.