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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/27/93Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of December 27, 1993 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Anderson, Bateman, Bolesworth, Onnen, Reinardy and Schommer Commissioners Absent: Featherstone Staff Present: City Planner Czech and Public Works Director Montgomery MINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of December 13, 1993. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to remove from the table a rezone and preliminary plat entitled Wallin Addition which was tabled at the December 13, 1993, Planning Commission meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. REZONE AND PRELIMINARY PLAT-WALLIN ADDITION Czech reviewed staffs December 22, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning your request by the Limited Partnership of Duane & Winston Wallin for approval of a rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Medium Density Residence - Planned Residential Development (R-3 PRD) and preliminary plat for approximately 24 acres adjacent to and south of West 15th Street. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Schommer made a second, to recommend approval to City Council of a rezoning of 24 acres of property which constitutes the Wallin Addition (Phase I) from Agriculture to R-3 PPD. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the proposed preliminary plat including, but not limited to, existing utilities within the West 15th Street right of way, the status of West 15th Street as a State Aid Road, Driveway access onto West 15th Street and safety concerns, whether Carlton Court should connect with Erickson Drive and cost concerns relating to cul de sacs. John Dwyer, the applicants surveyor, explained his reasons for designing the twinhomes and cul de sac. Greg 3ablonske of Advanced Homes of Hastings asked that the Planning Commission consider the townhome design as presented to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the preliminary plat with staff. Commlssloner Schommer moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recon%mend approval to City Council the Wallin Addition preliminary plat as presented by the applicant and subject to approval of rezoning, execution of a subdivision development agreement, and the following conditions: 1. Park Dedication, Cash in lieu of land requirements. 2. Design specifications for pedestrian trails. 3. Interceptor Sewer Fees. 4. Timetable for completion of site grading by Applicant's Contractor. 5. Any additional requirements that may be established prior to final plat approval deemed necessary by the City to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. 6. Public infrastructure including, but not limited to, utilities and easements shall be designed to meet requirements as determined by the City's Public Works Division. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nays, 3 (Anderson, Bolesworth and Onnen). The motion failed. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to recommend approval to City Council of the Wallin Addition preliminary plat subject to approval of rezoning, execution of a subdivision development agreement and the following conditions: 2. 3. 4. Park Dedication, Cash in lieu of land requirements. Design specifications for pedestrian trails. Interceptor Sewer Fees. Timetable for completion of site grading by Applicant's Contractor. Any additional requirements that may be established prior to final plat approval deemed necessary by the City to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. Public infrastructure including, but not limited to, utilities and easements shall be designed to meet requirements as determined by the City's Public Works Division. Carleton Court shall be replaced by a through street connecting to West 15th Street at Erickson Drive, in effect, moving the Carleton Street intersection 250 feet to the east. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 2 (Schommer and Bateman). ......... ................ T .... T UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Czech reviewed actions pertaining to planning matters taken by the City Council at its December 20, 1993, meeting. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to cul de sacs and whether developers should have the option to meet with the Planning Commission prior to formally submitting a plat. Czech noted that staff will prepare a subdivision checklist that indicates the developer has an option to meet with the Planning Commission prior to formally submitting a plat. Commissioner Anderson moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. ~ I I ........................ I ....... T