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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/22/92Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of June 22, 1992 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Mesaros at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Anderson, Bateman, Bolesworth, Mesaros and Featherstone. Commissioners Absent: Reinardy and Zender Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak and City Planner Czech MINUTES Commissioner Mesaros called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 25, 1992. Commissioner Featherstone asked that under updates his request be amended to read that staff will arrange a meeting between the Planning Committee of the Commission and the Planning Committee of the City Council to discuss growth management issues. The minutes were approved as corrected. HOME OCCUPATION 1102 TYLER STREET BAUER Czech reviewed staffs June 12, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission relating to a request by Leonard Bauer for approval of a home occupation permit to allow him to make and sell fishing lures at 1102 Tyler Street. The Planning Commission briefly discussed the proposed request including, but not limited to, type of materials used to paint/finish the lures. Commissioner Anderson moved, Commissioner Bateman made a second, to approve the Home Occupation Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all home occupation standards. Compliance with all Uniform Building and Fire Codes including a basic fire protection inspection by the Fire Marshall. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. HOME OCCUPATION- 600 WEST 5TH ST. Czech reviewed staffs June 11, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission relating to a request by Steven and Michelle Lapprich for approval of a home occupation permit to allow them a mail order business selling home brewing supplies (no alcohol involved) at 600 West 5th Street. VARIANCE-2212 VERMILLION ST. GERRY The Planning Commission briefly discussed the proposed request including, but not limited to, storage of materials. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to approve the home occupation permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all home occupation standards. Compliance with all Uniform Building and Fire Codes including a basic fire protection inspection by the Fire Marshall. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staffs June 12, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Mark Gerry for approval of a four foot side setback variance for a parking lot to be improved at 2212 Vermillion Street. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to this matter including, but not limited to, the location of a handicapped stall and shared access with the NAPA Store. Mr. Mark Gerry the applicant and Dr. Mike Bahr the owner of the subject property were present at the meeting and answered questions presented by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Anderson moved, Commissioner Featherstone made a second, to conditionally approve the variance request based on findings that the subject property was platted and developed prior to the adoption of the existing City Codes which restricts the location of the parking lot and the proposed parking lot should not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. This recommendation is subject to the following conditions: That the applicant/owner construct the parking lot, concrete curb and sidewalk as indicated on the submitted site plan which staff has dated 6/8/92. That the applicant/owner construct an opaque fence four feet high along that portion of the parking lot adjacent to the north property line. VARIANCE - 1111 EAST 1ST STREET - PLAN The proposed parking lot, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, fence and accessory items be completed pursuant to the submitted 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 citys zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). 4. That the sidewalk shall have pedestrian ramps. That a "NO PARKING" sign be placed along the south side of the building. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staffs June 12, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a variance request by Terry and Candace Plan for approval of a 15 foot front yard setback variance for a home to be located at 1111 East First Street. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to this variance request including, but not limited to, the alignment of existing structures, the width of the East 1st Street right of way, the possibility of vacating a portion of the East 1st Street right of way so as to eliminate encroachments, and whether the variance procedure is the proper way to handle the applicants request to locate zero feet from the front/south property line. Commissioner Batemen moved, Commissioner Featherstone made a second, to approve the variance request based on the following findings: That the property was platted prior to the adoption of the City Code. First Street width was l~d out 100 feet wide for a parade route many years ago and there have been no parade staging, the e~stingwidth canbe considered null and nonconforming. With the original street layouts, houses have been in the as now surveyed right of way. To comply with existing setbacks, the "indent"/setback would be peculiar to the normal alignment of structures. PUBLIC HEARING- ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT-SEC. 10.10-JUDGE There is a defacto alignment of houses established, the proposed siting complies with this alignment. To enforce the setback would deprive the applicant of future revenues if forced to sell and more importantly reduce the value of adjacent owners. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 1 (Mesaros). Czech reviewed staffs June 11, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Jim Judge of Judge Electric for approval of an amendment to Chapter 10, Section 10.10 of the Hastings City Code which would allow electrical contracting and other similar uses in the Agricultural (A) District. Commissioner Mesaros opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. There being no comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission discussed issues relating to the proposed text amendment including, but not limited to, whether other zone districts could accommodate this type of use and whether the Agricultural District was appropriate for this type of use. Jim Judge the applicant for this request was present at the meeting and answered questions presented by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to deny an amendment to Chapter 10, Section 10.10 which would allow electrical contracting and other similar uses based on the following findings: Electrical contracting and other similar uses would be in appropriate and inconsistent in the Agricultural District. The intent of the Agricultural District is to "allow maximum freedom of operation for Agricultural purposes and to protect such uses from untimely encroachment of potential conflicting urban uses. It is also the intent to protect the natural amenities of Hastings from the harmful exploitation. Furthermore, the Agricultural designation is used by the City for any land which may be annexed to the City until special action of the Council is taken to assign another land use district". PUBLIC HEARING- PRELIMINARY PLAT CARI PARK 3RD ADDITION-ACORN Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nays, 1 (Mesaros). Community Development Director Wozniak reviewed staffs June 17, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Acorn Investments for approval of a preliminary plat for Cad Park 3rd Addition. Commissioner Mesaros opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. There being no comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission discussed with staff issues relating to the proposed preliminary plat including, but not limited to, the proposed cul de sac on Cari Park Lane, the need for a benchmark elevation on the plat and that the pedestrian easement should exclude any non vegetative structures within that area. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Bolesworth made a second, to approve the preliminary plat for Cari Park 3rd Addition subject to the following conditions: Requirement that the Carl Park Development Agreement be amended to permit the proposed twinhome development and that requirements for design and construction of necessary public improvements be specified in the agreement. Payment of $7,200.00 cash in lieu of land for park dedication prior to release by the City of the final plat. Street tree plantings shall be installed per City Code requirements. Requirement that the proposed Outlot A be legally combined with Lot 12, Block 1 of Cari Park. That a north/south pedestrian trail easement be dedicated by the Developer (by separate document) along the east 20 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, Cari Park Third Addition to provide pedestrian access for residents of Cari Park to the County Crossroad Shopping Center. Further, the Developer shall install a bituminous pedestrian trail constructed to City standards within the easement. UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS That the developer understand and agree that the cul de sac on Carl Park Lane may be extended to the south as a through street to 36th Street. 7. That a benchmark elevation be established on the plat. That no fences or other nonvegetative structures be allowed within the pedestrian easement. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed City Council actions pertaining to Planning matters which occurred at the June 15, 1992, City Council meeting. Czech reviewed staff's June 15, 1992, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning setback standards in the R-2 District. The Planning Committee of the Planning Commission indicated that it would meet to discuss the proposed option and report back to staff and the Planning Commission with a recommendation for amending the setback standards in the R-2 District. Commissioner Bateman inquired about the Taco Bell site plan proposal which was tabled at the previous Planning Commission meeting. Staff indicated that the applicant has not resolved the issues relating to the location of the East property line, thus, was not prepared to attend this meeting. There being no further business, Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m.