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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/90Hastings Planning Commission November 12, 1990 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Kaiser at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Ditty, Patzke, Dredge, Reinardy, Kaiser, Featherstone, Anderson and Zender Members Absent: Commissioner Cedar Staff Present: City Planner Czech Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of October 22, 1990. There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, the minutes were approved as presented. MINUTES Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Czech reviewed staffs October 30, 1990 memo to the Planning Commission concerning the proposed home occupation as requested by Joyce Morin. Joyce Morin was present at the meeting. The Planning Commission interacted with Ms. Morin on various items including, but not limited to, issues concerning disposal of waste and whether chemicals would be used as a part of the home occupation permit. Ms. Morin indicated that they recycle toner by cleaning and vacuuming cartridges. Ms. Morin further indicated that waste toner is placed in a drum and saved or otherwise thrown in a garbage can and that no chemicals are used as a part of the operation. HOME OCCUPATION REBUILD TONER CARTRIDGES FOR LASER PRINTERS- 2310 WESTVIEW DR. MORIN Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Reinardy made a second, to approve the home occupation permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all home occupation standards. 2. Compliance with all Uniform Building and Fire Codes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Czech reviewed staffs November 8, 1990, memo to the Planning Commission concerning the proposed site plan. Czech went over the proposed changes to both the site and building plan as recommended by staff. SITE PLAN- RESTAURANT- 1421 VERMILLION STREET-BROWNSON Jerry Fair who owns the subject property was present at the meeting. Mr. Fair addressed the proposed site plan and asked that the Planning Commission consider changes to staff's recommendation concerning escrow requirements, curbing along the north and east property lines, driveway width along 15th Street, concrete island along the south parking stall, and the replacement of sidewalks along the north side of 15th Street. Mr. Fair asked whether a Letter of Credit could be used in place of an escrow, whether curb bumpers could be used rather than continuous curbing along the north and east property lines, and whether the city could improve the sidewalk and assess the expense back to the owner. Reed Banet of Park Edge Construction Company who represents the applicant was present at the meeting. Mr. Banet addressed the site plan including the issue of narrowing the 15th Street right of way from 24 feet to 16 feet and whether a buffer area could be used in place of concrete island along the south parking stall which would be subject to city review if a problem occurs. Frank Pawlik of 111 E. 15th Street was present at the meeting and expressed concerns regarding the proposed curbing along the east side of the property. Mr. Pawlik indicated that he parks behind the catering business at 111 E. 15th Street and can only get to the rear of his building via the subject property. The Planning Commission interacted with members of the audience and staff on various items including, but not limited to, location of the trash dumpster, access to adjacent properties, curbing, traffic circulation and building plans. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Featherstone made a second, to table the site plan request until such time that the applicant has had an opportunity to meet with the adjacent property owner Mr. Pawlik to discuss parking and access concerns. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 1. The Planning Commission further discussed the site plan and decided to reconvene on November 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 16, Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to order a public hearing in order to review the renewal of a special use permit for an asphalt plant in an agricultural zone as requested by Commercial Asphalt. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Czech noted that there were no items to report at this time. There being no further business, Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING-RENEWAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT-ASPHALT PLANT IN AGRI CUL~L ZONE- COMMERCIAL ASPHALT UPDATE/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT