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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/26/90HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION November 26, 1990 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Kaiser at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Patzke, Reinardy, Kaiser, Anderson and Zender Members Absent: Commissioners Ditty, Dredge, Featherstone and Cedar Staff Present: Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, 1990, and the special meeting of November 15, 1990. There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, the minutes were approved as presented. City Planner Czech and City Attorney Moynihan MINUTES Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Czech briefly reviewed staffs November 7, 1990, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Commercial Asphalt for approval/ renewal of a special use permit to operate a temporary hot asphalt plant. Commissioner Kaiser opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Gary Sauer of Commercial Asphalt was present at the meeting and noted that he was there to answer any questions that the Planning Commission may have concerning the hot asphalt plant. There being no further comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to approve the special use permit for a temporary hot asphalt plant subject to the following conditions: A. Expiration of the permit shall be 12/31/91. B. All PCA requirements shall be met and all permits received prior to the operation of the plant. PUBLIC HEARING- SPECIAL USE PEI~4IT TEMPORARY HOT ASPHALT PLANT - COMMERCIAL ASPHALT C. The site must be watered as necessary to control dust. Prior to commencing operation of the plant, the applicant shall provide the city with the necessary insurance certificates and a performance bond in the amount of $25,000. The site of the temporary asphalt plant shall be at an elevation of not less than 694· This requirement includes that the bottom of the spill basin shall also be at an elevation of not less than 694. The aggregate stockpile shall be maintained as shown on the site plan for screening purposes. Also, it is strongly encouraged that the stockpile be wrapped around the front of the site as much as possible in order to provide effective screening. That all requirements of city code pertaining to temporary asphalt plants be attached as conditions for permit approval and be adhered to by the applicant. The applicant shall file with the local fire authority a material safety data sheet for a flammable combustible liquid storage permit. I. That the conditions for approval be strictly enforced. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Czech reviewed staffs November 14, 1990, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Lawrence Construction for approval of a site plan for twelve townhome units to be located on Lots 5-13, Block 1, Sunny Acres 4th Addition. The Planning Commission briefly interacted with staff concerning the proposed conditions. SITE PLAN-TWELVE (12) TOWNHOME UNITS (3 STRUCTURES) LOTS 5-13, BLOCK 1, SUNNY ACRES 4- CORY LANE- LAWRENCE CONST. Commissioner Reinardy moved, Commissioner Zender made a second, to approve the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all Uniform Building and Fire Codes. Provide four (4) additional deciduous type trees at least two (2) inches in diameter along the west property line between the spruce trees to the south and the north property line. Increase the drainage and utility easement which goes to Tiffany Drive and is located west of 3501 Douglas Drive from five (5) feet to ten (10) Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. feet. Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Zender made a second, to remove from the table a request by Dave Brownson for approval of a site plan for a restaurant at 1421 Vermillion Street. SITE PLAN- RESTAURANT- 1421 VERMILLION STREET-BROWNSON Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Czech briefly reviewed a revised site plan as submitted by the applicant as well as staffs November 8, 1990, memorandum to the Planning Commission. Jerry Fair, owner of the subject property, was present at the meeting and indicated that with the exception of staffs recommendation to narrow the 15th Street driveway width from 24 feet to 16 feet, that everything else was okay. Mr. Fair asked that the Planning Commission consider allowing the 15th Street driveway to have a width of 24 feet. Dave Brownson, 1444 Pringle Court, who is the applicant for the proposed site plan was present at the meeting and noted that delivery trucks would visit the site before 7:00 a.m. on Mondays and between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays. The Planning Commission interacted with members of the audience and staff on various items including, but not limited to, restrictions on times of truck delivery to the subject site as a condition of approval, the width of the 15th Street driveway, landscaping, and the issue concerning access to the rear of the building located at 111 15th St. E. The revised site plan dated November 23, 1990, shows a drive opening along the east property line to the rear of the property at 111 15th St. E. Mr. Fair indicated that at this time he was proposing to leave a drive opening between his property and the property at 111 15th St. E. However, Mr. Fair indicated that if he closes this access between his property and Mr. Mays property at 111 E. 15th St., that this would be a civil matter between him and Mr. May. Mr. Fair briefly discussed other access alternatives to the rear of Mr. Mays property including a sidewalk along the east property line at 111 E. 15th Street which would serve the rear/north part of Mr. Mays property. Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Reinardy made a second, to approve the revised site plan dated November 23, 1990, subject to the following conditions: Fe G. H. I. Je Prior to any buildin i ued, the applicant/owner shall submit a drainage plan which satisfies the requirements of the City Engineer. That the drive thru addition be no larger than 4' x 9' as shown on the submitted site plan. The proposed structure and accessory items such as the parking lot, landscaping, etc. 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 requirement contained in the site plan review provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance (Section 10.24). The parking lot lighting shall be designed so as not to be obtrusive to adjacent residential areas nor to passing motorists on Vermillion and 15th Streets. That the applicant/owner receive all necessary permits from MnDot prior to commencing construction. If modifications are required to be made to the site plan due to MnDot comments, the applicant/owner may be required to submit a revised site plan for approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. Subject to verification that the applicants floor plan will meet the criteria as outlined on the site plan. That a sign permit application be submitted which complies with City Code. That the applicant/owner shall satisfy all Uniform Building and Fire Codes. That the applicant/owner provide continuous curbing along all property lines including the north and east property lines except for an opening as shown on the revised site plan dated and revised November 23, 1990, between the northerly most curb stop along the east property line to the north property line. That the applicant/owner provide one additional arborvitae, one alt mugo pine, three spreading juniper, and three alt burning bush adjacent to the south side of the building. That the applicant/owner be allowed a temporary driveway width of 24 feet along 15th Street. The Planning Commission and City Council shall review beginning in July, 1991, whether it is necessary to reduce the driveway width along 15th Street from 24 to 16 feet. The applicant/owner will be provided written notice of the Planning Commission and City Council meetings regarding the review of the 15th Street access. The applicant/owner understands that if the City finds it appropriate to reduce the driveway width from 24 to 16 feet, the applicant/owner shall make this change at his/her own expense. L. Widen the drive-thru lane to at least a 12 foot width. C0nst~ct a minim~ 2 feet wide concrete island along the south side of the southerly most front/west parking stall which extends 2 feet west of the end of the parking stall. No DO NOT BHTBR signs shall be installed at the end of the island and across in the TH61 landscape area which is south of the last parking stall on the front/west side. O. The existing concrete sidewalk along the north side of 15th Street shall be replaced. P. That delivery vehicles shall be limited to making deliveries before 7:00 a.m. on Mondays and between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nayes, 1 (Patzke). Czech provided the Planning Commission with a update of City Council actions concerning planning matters. Czech also provided an update concerning upcoming Planning Commission vacancies. UPDATE/OTHER BUSINESS There being no further business, Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT