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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/92HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting of August 24, 1992 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Anderson, Bateman, Mesaros and Reinardy Commissioners Absent: Bolesworth and Featherstone Staff Present: City Planner Czech MINUTES Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 1992. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved. FINAL PLAT/ SITE PLAN- SUNNY ACRES Czech reviewed staffs August 13, 1992,memorandum to the Planning Commission relating to a request by Don Gustafson of Dakota Realty for approval of a final plat called Sunny Acres 6 and a site plan for six 4-unit townhomes. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Mesaros made a second, to approve the final plat for Sunny Acres 6 subject to the following conditions: That the final plat hardshells include a 10 foot wide drainage and utility easement along the east property line of Lots 5, 14, and 23, Block 1, Sunny Acres 6. The Developer shall pay $3,600.00 in interceptor sewer charges prior to the City signing any final plat. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays 0. Commissioner Bateman moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to approve the site plan for six 4-unit townhomes within Sunny Acres 6 subject to the following conditions: That the construction of the townhomes and related site plan improvements shall be completed as per the approved site plan. Occupancy of the townhome units shall not take place until all site plan related improvements have been completed. In the alternative, occupancy of the units may be permitted if the developer provides to the city, as per city code requirements, a cash escrow in the amount equal to 125% of the cost of the site improvements remaining to be completed. ! '1 t ....... T Compliance with the development agreement for Sunny Acres 4 dated May 24, 1989, and as amended or as may be amended in the future. Prior to any building permits being issued for the subject property the developer shall provide a certified survey indicating that the entire site has been graded pursuant to the drainage plan dated August 7, 1992, and the following information: property boundaries, proposed structures (including driveways), lot corner elevations, proposed drainage flow (arrows), proposed garage floor elevation, proposed lowest floor elevation and proposed top of foundation elevation i.e. lowest exposed elevation (window or walkout door). The developer shall install street lighting in the subject property pursuant to the City of Hastings Street Lighting Policy. That all curb cuts and related street restoration shall be completed pursuant to City Code. The developer shall comply with all applicable state and local building and fire code regulations for all construction. The developer shall provide a copy of special covenants whereby the subdivider proposes to regulate land use in the subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development. 8. The developer shall screen garbage dumpsters on all sides. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 0. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY/ FINAL PLAT & SITE PLAN - FIFTY FIVE WEST Czech reviewed staffs August 11, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission relating to a request by John Ruggieri of Dovolois, Johnson and Ruggieri, Inc. for approval of a preliminary/ final plat called Fifty Five West Second Addition and a revised site plan for a Taco Bell restaurant to be located on Lot 1, Block 1 of the proposed Fifty Five West Second Addition. SECOND ADDITION AND TACO BELL Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. John Ruggieri of Dovolis, Johnson & Ruggieri, Inc. discussed with the Planning Commission and staff issues related to the site plan including, but not limited to, the applicants desire to leave all drainage and utility easements at five feet in width on the final plat as well as allowing the curb cut as shown on the Taco Bell site plan dated January 13, 1992, at its proposed location rather than aligning the driveway access with Deutschmann/Milliren Dental Office driveway access which is located at 1222 North Frontage Road. There being no further public comments the public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m. The Planning Commission further discussed issues relating to the preliminary/final plat and site plan with the applicant, staff and Dave Tanner the current property owner of the subject plat. The Planning Commission discussed the need for a ten versus a five foot drainage and utility easement as well as the location of the proposed driveway curb cut. Commissioner Mesaros moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to approve the preliminary/final plat for Fifty Five West Second Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. That the hardshells conform with the submitted plat. That all future development within the proposed plat provide access from the North Frontage Road. Access permits will not be considered for Highway 55 or Westview Drive. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 0. Commissioner Mesaros moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to approve the Taco Bell site plan to be located on Lot 1, Block 1, Fifty Five West Second Addition subject to the following conditions: That the proposed structure and accessory items 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 city's site plan review provisions of the city's zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). The applicant shall submit detailed plans which shall satis~ Public Works Division requirements and indicate that the property will drain exclusively over Lot 2, Block 1, Fifty Five West Second Addition. 3. The applicant/owners shall satisfy all Uniform Building and Fire Codes. UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed City Council actions pertaining to Planning matters which occurred at the August 10, 1992, City Council meeting. The Planning Commission inquired as to whether the Commission was to review the City's standard for a 24 foot driveway cut based on Council discussion at the August 10, 1992, meeting. Czech indicated that this matter would be brought up at a future Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission discussed whether it would be appropriate for the Commission to draft a memo regarding the airport site selection process. The Planning Commission indicated that the City Council may want to prepare a position paper for all appropriate commissions regarding the airport selection process which would be consistent with Council's position. Commissioner Reinardy provided an update concerning a meeting he had attended with the Met Council concerning their 15/20 Plan. There being no further business, Commissioner Mesaros moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m.