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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/94 Hastings Planning Commission Minutes of Meeting of February 28, 1994 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Flom, Bateman, Bolesworth, Williams, Onnen, Reinardy and Schommer Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner Czech and Community Development Director Wozniak MINUTES Commissioner Refnardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of February 14, 1994. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. FINAL PLAT- WALLIN ADDN (24 ACRES) Czech reviewed staffs February 11, 1994, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by the Limited Partnership of Duane R. Wallin and Winston R. Wallin for approval of a final plat called Wallin Addition which is located adjacent to and south of West 15th Street. Commissioner Schommer moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second to recommend approval of the final plat subject to the following conditions: The developer shall adhere to all R-3 PRD standards including corner side setbacks of 25 feet. Payment of interceptor sewer charges (ISC) totalling $15,105100 (57 units x $265.00) prior to the city signing the final plat. If the city increases the ISC prior to receiving final plat hardshells, the applicant will be responsible for the higher ISC. Payment of cash in lieu of park land in the amount of $48,450.00 (57 units x $850.00) prior to the city signing the final plat. If the city increases the cash in lieu of fee prior to receiving the final plat hardshells, the applicant will be responsible for the higher cash in lieu of fee. The developer shall submit on or before March 25, 1994, a revised street, utility and grading plans to be approved by the Public Works Director. The developer shall submit an application for site plan review including a landscaping plan for property adjacent to West 15th Street prior to any building permits being issued for the multi-family/townhome units. The developer shall change the name of Parkview Drive to one which satisfies the requirements of the Hastings Fire Chief. The final plat shall be recorded with the city and Dakota County on or before May 1, 1994. The developer shall enter into a subdivision development agreement which recognizes those conditions outlined above and any other requirements deemed necessary by the city. PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY PLAT-WALLIN ADDITION (96 ACRES) Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, O. Czech reviewed staffs February 10, 1994, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by the Limited Partnership of Duane R. Wallin and Winston R. Wallin for approval of a preliminary plat for approximately 96 acres of property south of West 15th Street, north of the Vermillion River, west of Highland Hills and Old Bridge Lane Additions, and east of the City Limits. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Creg Jablonske of Advanced Homes of Hastings said that the plans before the Planning Gommission were the final preliminary plat and that they believed the six cul de sacs was a reasonable request. Mr. Jablonske addressed Commissioner Reinardys question as to why they had increased the number of cul de sacs from four to six by saying that they did this because two cul de sacs were eliminated in the first phase and there were issues concerning topography. John Engstrom of Husting and Engstrom indicated that he agrees with Greg Jablonske and is in favor of cul de sacs. John Dwyer of Dwyer and Associates indicated that he was the designer of the plat and that cul de sacs were added due to grades and potential loss of oak trees. There being no further comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed with Staff and Greg Jablonske issues relating to the plat including, but not limited to, cul de sacs and other public improvements. Mr. Jablonske was asked what the Wallins intentions were concerning the preliminary plat and whether they intended to make any changes to the preliminary plat. Mr. Jablonske indicated that they did not intend to make any changes to the preliminary plat. Mr. Jablonske was asked why they wanted this matter tabled. Mr. Jablonske indicated that they wanted to further discuss cul de sacs. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission take action on the preliminary plat as the Planning Committee of the Council had already given direction on cul de sacs. Commissioner Onnen indicated that she had not had an opportunity to adequately review the preliminary plat since it was her understanding that this matter would be tabled. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to table action on the preliminary plat for the Wallin Addition (96 acres) until the Planning Commissions March 14, 1994, meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 3 (Williams, Schommer and Bateman). ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Bateman moved to appoint Commissioner Schommer as Planning Commission Chair. Commissioner Schommer declined and Commissioner Bateman withdrew his motion. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Flom made a second, to appoint Commissioner Reinardy as Planning Commission Chair. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. (Commissioner Reinardy abstained). Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Reinardy made a second, to appoint Commissioner Bolesworth as Planning Commission Vice-Chair. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 2 (Schommer and Bateman). (Commissioner Bolesworth abstained). Czech reviewed actions pertaining to planning matters which were taken by the City Council at its February 22, 1994, meeting. The Planning Commission and Staff discussed issues relating to cul de sacs with respect to the Wallin development as well as other conditions as indicated in Staffs February 10, 1994, memorandum to the Planning Commission. There being no further business, Commissioner Bateman made a second, p.m. Commissioner Schommer moved, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45