HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/93Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of December 13, 1993 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:02 p.m. Commissioners Present: Bateman, Bolesworth, Featherstone, Onnen, Reinardy and Schommer Commissioners Absent: Anderson Staff Present: City Planner Czech and Community Development Director Wozniak MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING REZONE AND PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT-TUTTLE EAST 1ST ADDITION Commissioner Retnardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of November 22, 1993. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. Czech reviewed staffs November 23, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Turtle Farm Partnership for approval of a rezone from Agriculture (A) to Low Density Residence (R-l) and Medium Density Residence (R~2) as well as a preliminary/final plat for approximately 114 acres of property adjacent to and east of Trunk Highway 316 at the south city limits. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. There being no comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Wozniak briefly discussed the proposed development and acknowledged that there was a high level of cooperation between the applicant and staff. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to recommend approval of the rezone from Agriculture to R-2 for Blocks 2 and 3 and a rezone from Agriculture to R-1 for Block 1, 4 and 5, park area and Outlots A & B all within the Turtle East 1st Addition. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the preliminary/final plat for Turtle East 1st Addition including, but not limited to, secondary emergency vehicle access, access onto State Highway 316, vehicle parking for the proposed park, and the need for a swale in a future phase. ........ I F T ..... Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of the preliminary/final plat for Turtle East 1st Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. That the final plat hardshells conform with the preliminary plat entitled Tuttle East First Addition. So That the developer shall pay $17,250 in interceptor sewer charges prior to the city signing any final plat. Prior to any building permits being issued the developer shall provide a certified survey that the entire site as indicated on the preliminary plat has been graded pursuant to the grading plan. The applicant/developer shall provide the city with a temporary construction easement over Outlots C and D until such time that permanent drainage, utility and access easements are dedicated for the balance of the property. The temporary construction easement is subject to review and approval by the city. The developer shall comply with all requirements and/or recommendations made by the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District for complying with the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991. That all structures located within Block 2, Turtle East First Addition, shall maintain a minimum 10 foot setback from all trail easements. The preliminary plat shall be revised so as to relocate the 20 foot driveway easement between Outlot C and D from Turtle Court to the south consistent with the grading and utility plan. Furthermore, the applicant/developer agrees and understands that the final location of this easement shall be determined at a future phase. The applicant shall make adjustments to the grading plan at the northwest corner of the site (Block 2) and along the north and south property lines to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director and prior to the city signing final plat hardshells. The preliminary plat and street and utility layout shall be revised to show a "T" connection with a 90 foot wide easement to the north which runs through Three Rivers Manufactured Home Park (Map 1) prior to the city signing final plat hardshells. PUBLIC HEARING- REZONE AND PRELIMINARY PLAT-WALLIN ADDITION 10. The preliminary plat shall be revised to show wider drainage and utility easements and an extension of two street right of ways as illustrated on Map 2 prior to the city signing final plat hardshells. Also, the utility easement width for the easement serving the sanitary sewer lift station from Shannon Drive shall be expanded to 50 foot width. 11. The applicant shall be required to complete site grading by June 15, 1994 for installation of public improvements during 1994. Upon votes taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staffs November 30, 1993 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Duane R. Wallin and Winston R. Wallin Limited Partnership for approval of a rezonlng from Agriculture (A) to Medtum Density Residence Planned Residential Development (R-3 PRD) and preliminary plat for property adjacent to and south of West 15th Street. Czech noted that the applicants were requesting that the Planning Commission table action on the rezone and preliminary plat for Wallin Addition. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Bill Mesaros of 1499 Erickson Drive was present at the meeting and indicated that he lived adjacent to the Wallin property and was opposed to the current plat but would reserve comments until a later time if the Planning Commission were to table action on the plat. Commissioner Featherstone asked that Mr. Mesaros provide the city with a list of any concerns that he may have so that they may be considered at a future meeting. Michael Harriage of 2504 Old Bridge Lane was present at the meeting and asked what portion of the property was being platted as home lots at this time? Czech described that area adjacent to West 15th Street as being the first phase where residential lots were being platted. Mr. Harriage indicated that he was opposed to West 25th Street being a collector street and was concerned with this street being connected to Pleasant Drive. There being no further comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. The Planning Commission briefly discussed the issue of West 25th Street and the connection to Pleasant Drive. I I ........................... '1- ............ T SITE PLAN-KFC ADDITION-2100 VERMILLION STREET Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Onnen made a second, to table action on the rezone and preliminary plat for Wallin Addition. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Winston Wallin who is an applicant for the proposed rezone and preltminaryplat for Wallin Addition was present at the meeting and indicated reasons for the applicant requesting that the Planning Commission table the rezone and preliminary plat. Mr. Wallin said he was concerned about going to the Council with a negative recommendation and was disappointed with the staff recommendation and objects to the staff report. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to remove from the table a site plan for the proposed Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant addition at 2100 Vermillion Street which was tabled at the November 22, 1993, Planning Commission meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, O. Czech reviewed staffs December 8, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by K. Raj Maholtra of Kentucky Fried Chicken for approval of a site plan to allow an addition to the restaurant located at 2100 Vermillion Street. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the site plan including, but not limited to, setbacks and parking concerns. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to recommend approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot and landscaping shall he 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 citys zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). B. That the applicant submit a revised site plan which eliminates seven parking stalls as follows: i Eliminate all three parallel parking stalls adjacent to the west property line. ii Eliminate all three parking stalls behind the UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT rear/east side of the building. iii Eliminate the most easterly parking stall adjacent to the proposed solarium addition. That the applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan indicating specific elements/materials to be approved by staff. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 1 (Bateman) (Featherstone Abstained). Czech reviewed actions pertaining to planning matters taken by the City Council at its December 7, 1993, meeting. Commissioner Featherstone indicated that he strongly supports staffs recommendation on the Wallin Development. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bateman'made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. ........... --1--I---T ................... T- .... 'r