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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/93HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting of October 25, 1993 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Planning Go~m~issioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Anderson, Bateman, Bolesworth, Featherstone, Onnen, Retnardy and Schommer Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: City Planner Czech MINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the meeting minutes of October 12, 1993. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. AGENDA AMENDMENT Commissioner Featherstone requested that agenda items number 7 and 8 be reversed so that the meeting to discuss issues relating to variances, ponding basins, and landscaping precede the adjournment. HOME OCCUPATION - 535 WEST 5TH STREET-SMITH Czech reviewed staffs October 6, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Thom Smith for approval of a home occupation permit at 535 West 5th Street. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of the home occupation permit subject to Mr. Smith complying with all home occupation standards including, but not limited to, a basic fire protection inspection by the Fire Marshall. Upon vote taken Ayes, 7; Nays, O. PUBLIC HEARING MINOR SUBDIVISION & SETBACK VARIANCE-2300/ 2310 CANNON STREET Czech reviewed staffs October 18, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by T. J. Connell Construction for approval of a minor subdivision and a setback variance for property located at 2300/2310 Cannon Street (Lot 13, Block 1, Bohlken Estates 1st Addition). Czech presented a letter from James G. Lorentz of 2126 Cannon Street which indicates that he is opposed to the variance. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Gene Thompson of Edina Realty indicated that she was working with Tom Connell to develop the property and discussed issues relating to a previous variance approved on Lot 12, Block 1, Bohlken Estates 1st Addition and the difficulty of siting a twin home. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed with staff and the applicant Tom Connell issues relating to the proposed minor subdivision and setback variance including, but not limited to, single family versus two family dwellings, zoning ordinance requirements and the Bohlken Estates Development Agreement which allows two family dwellings on the subject property. I T-- T ..... T PUBLIC HEARING MINOR SUBDIVISION & SETBACK VARIANCE- 2360/ 2370 CANNON STREET Commissioner Scho~er moved, Co~issioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of the minor subdivision subject to the following conditions: That a resolution is recorded against the property restricting development of Lot 13, Block 1, Bohlken Estates 1st Addition to a common wall two family dwelling with a zero lot line. That the applicant pay all recording costs associated with filing the resolution with Dakota County. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 2 (Featherstone & Anderson). Commissioner Schommer moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of the variance which would allow a 24.74 foot front and 6.03 side yard setback as illustrated on the 10-08-93 Surveyors Certificate prepared by Delmar H. Schwanz. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 2 (Anderson and Featherstone). Czech reviewed staffs October 18, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by T. J. Connell Construction for approval of a minor subdivision and a setback variance for property located at 2360/2370 Cannon Street (Lot 10, Block 1, Bohlken Estates 1st Addition). Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. There being no comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the minor subdivision and setback variance including, but not limited to, whether a five foot privacy fence should be required and driveway access for the southern unit which is on the corner of Cannon Street and Bohlken Drive. Commissioner Onnen moved, Commissioner Schommer made a second, to recommend approval of a minor subdivision subject to the following conditions: That a resolution is recorded against the property restricting development of Lot 10, Block 1, Bohlken Estates 1st Addition to a common wall two family dwelling with a zero lot line. That the applicant pay all recording costs associated with filing the resolution with Dakota County. That the driveway for the southern unit shall exit onto Cannon Street, not Bohlken Drive. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Schommer made a second, to recommend approval of the variance which would allow a 26.47 foot rear yard setback as illustrated on the 10-08-93 Surveyors Certificate prepared by Delmar H. Schwanz. UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS DISCUSSION ABOUT VARIANCES, PONDINC BASINS AND LANDSCAPING ADJOURNMENT Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed actions pertaining to planning matters taken by the City Council at its October 18, 1993, meeting. Czech reviewed staffs October 25, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Co~mmtssion concernin§ variances, pondtng basins and landscaping. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to variances, ponding basins and landscaping. There being no further business, Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Schormmer made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.