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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/93HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION Meetin$ of February 8, 1993 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Werner swore in Pam Onnen as Planning Commissioner. Commissioners Present: Anderson, Bateman, Bolesworth, Featherstone, Onnen and Reinardy Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Paul Czech, City Planner HINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the regular meeting minutes of January 25, 1993. Commissioner Featherstone asked that the fourth paragraph under the public hearing for a new Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map be amended to include the following language: It was strongly suggested that the drawings be zoned, the title be at the lower right, and an alteration block be placed on the right side of the sheet. This is the American National Standard Institute (ANSI). For changes, the zones fix the location, and the alteration block with a date, short explanation, reference document plus initials sign off, enable understanding and retrieval. The minutes were approved as amended. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL USE PERMIT DAY CARE CENTER- 1450 WEST 4TH ST. Czech reviewed staffs January 27, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Nancy Pieper for approval of a special use permit to allow the operation of a Christian pre-school (daycare) for 20 children at 1450 W. 4th Street which is the location of the Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Nancy Pieper was present at the meeting and addressed questions by the Planning Commission including, but not limited to, hours of operation and how the children would be picked up from daycare. There being no further comments from the audience, Commissioner Reinardy closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Anderson moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of the special use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. That the daycare center shall have no more than 20 children. ~ 2. That the daycare center shall limit operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. PUBLIC HEARING - AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW MOVIE THEATERS FLASHING SIGNS- GUETSCHOFF THEATERS gETBACK VARIANCE - 2124 CANNON STREET- CATURIA The proposed use shall meet all applicable building and fire codes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0 (Featherstone abstained). Czech reviewed staffs January 22, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Com~ission concerning a request by Guetschoff Theaters for an amendment to Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance), Section 10.075, Subdivision 2b to allow illuminated flashing or revolving signs for movie theaters. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. There being no comments from the audience the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission discussed sign standards and whether it was appropriate to allow illuminated flashing or revolving signs for movie theaters. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to recommend approval of an amendment to Chapter 10, Section 10.075, Subdivision 2b of the City Code to allow illuminated flashing or revolving signs as a permitted use for movie theaters. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nays, 3. The recommendation to approve the amendment did not pass. Czech reviewed staffs January 28, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Gayle & Robert Caturia for approval of a 22 foot rear yard and nine feet on each side interior side yard setback variance for a single family dwelling to be constructed at 2124 Cannon Street. The Planning Commission discussed whether the proposed variance satisfied City Code requirements for granting a variance. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bolesworthmade a second, to recommend approval of a 22 foot rear yard and nine feet on each interior side yard setback variance for a single family dwelling to be constructed at 2124 Cannon Street based on and subject to the following findings and conditions: The existing legal nonconforming lot was created prior to the adoption of the city subdivision ordinance. The proposed single family dwelling is to replace one destroyed by fire which was also a legal nonconforming home. PUELIC HEARING- pKELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT.SiTE PLAN AND VARIANCE-ST.ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH The proposed home should not be detrimental to surrounding properties and may improve the neighborhood. The applicant/owner shall submit a survey identifying the location of the proposed structure in relation to site property boundaries prior to the issuance of any building permits. The single family home shall connect to city water and Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, O. Czech reviewed staffs January 28, 1993, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Gary Mitchell who represents St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church for approval of a preliminary/final plat entitled St. Elizabeth AnnSeton Church as well as a request for approval of a site plan and 39 foot building height variance for a proposed church. Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Gary Mitchell who represents St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and John Justus the project architect were present at the meeting and answered questions by the Planning Commission including, but not limited to, soils, landscaping and recreational fields. There being no further comments from the audience the public hearing was closed at 8:53 p.m. Commissioner Anderson moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to recommend approval of a preliminary/final plat entitled St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church subject to the following conditions: 1. That the hardshells conform with the submitted plat. Payment of interceptor sewer charges totalling $150.00 at such time the final plat is submitted. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to recommend approval of a site plan for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church subject to the following conditions: The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, 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). ~. ~e ent{re park{n~ lot s~all UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS 3. That all trash enclosures be screened on all four sides. Concrete curb and gutter shall be placed around all parking lots and access drives as approved by the Public Works Director. Concrete curb and gutter shall be shown on the revised site plan. The access drive width shall be increased to 28 feet from face of curb to face of curb. The 28 foot access drive width shall be illustrated on the revised site plan. That St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church shall provide landscaping to the south and west with the type, amount and timing of such landscaping to be left at the discretion of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and as mutually agreed upon with adjacent owners. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Commissioner Bolesworth moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to approve a 39 foot building height variance for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church based on the following findings: The proposed building height for the church is consistent with Section 10.05, Subdivision 9 relating to exceptions to height regulations. The proposed building height should not be detrimental to surrounding properties. There are numerous other churches within the City situated in residential districts which exceed the 25 foot height limit established for the R-1 District with no apparent negative consequences. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed actions pertaining to planning related matters taken by the City Council at its February 1, 1993, meeting. Czech advised the Planning Commission that its March 22, 1993, regular meeting may need to he rescheduled to March 29, 1993 due to a possible change to the March 15, 1993, regular City Council meeting. Czech also provided the Planning Commission with a progress report of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Czech noted that the Planning Commission may wish to consider election of officers. The Planning Commission discussed whether the City Code should be amended to spell out specific scale requirements for site plans. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to reco~m~end to the City Council that the City initiate an a~endment to the zoning ordinance which would establish specific scale requirements for site plans as determined by staff. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. The Planning Commission discussed the election of officers which would include a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Featherstone nominated Commissioner Reinardy to act as Chairperson. There being no other nominations, Commissioner Reinardy was appointed as Chairperson. Commissioner Featherstone nominated Commissioner Bolesworthas Vice Chairperson. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Bolesworth was appointed Vice Chairperson. There being no further business, Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.