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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/29/90HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 5/~/90 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, Kaiser, Anderson, and Zender, Members Absent: Reinardy, Cedar, and Featherstone Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Assistant City Planner Czech, and City Engineer Tom Montgomery Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or MINUTES corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 1990. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as presented. Commissioner Featherstone joined the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Harmening reviewed staff's May 25, 1990, memo to the Planning Commission regarding Burger King Corporation's request for approval of a pre- liminary/final plat called County Crossroads Center 2nd Addition and one of two submitted site plans. Harmening explained the differences between the two site plans with the primary issue being access. Harmening referenced the May 24, 1990, memorandum submitted by Benshoof & Associates, Inc. as well as a Tom Montgomery's May 25, 1990, memo. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT - COUNTY CROSSROADS CENTER 2ND ADDITION AND SITE PLAN: SCHEME A WHICH INCLUDES A FRONT YARD SET- BACK VAR/3kNCE AND SChEmE B - BURGER KING RESTAURANT The public hearing was opened for comments at 7:39 p.m. There were no comments from the audience. Mike Bailey of Burger King Corporation was present and introduced Ron Jackson of Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. which is a traffic consulting firm assisting Burger King Corporation. Ron Jackson addressed both site plans regarding the function of 33rd Street and the amount of traffic generated, and indicated that he could see no real problems with the site plan referred to as Scheme B. Mike Bailey indicated that Burger King's primary issue is traffic safety and conducting business, and he explained why he preferred the site plan called Scheme B over Scheme A. Mitch Wonson of Benshoof & Associates, Inc. was present and provided background information regarding work that his firm has done for both the city of Hastings and Burger King Corporation. Mr. Wonson explained why he was recommending the site plan called Scheme A rather than Scheme B. Mr. Wonson indicated that the criteria used to establish the proposed traffic layout comes from a manual called Guidelines for Driveway Desiqn & Location and that stacking of cars is the primary concern and why he recommends Scheme A. Mr. Jackson, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Nordstrom of Burger King Corporation, Mr. Wonson and staff addressed a number of questions and concerns raised by the Planning Commission including, but not limited to, traffic volumes, traffic circulation for each site plan, stacking, and the impact of each site plan on business. Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Zender made a second, to approve the preliminary/final plat for County Crossroads Center 2nd Addition subject to the following conditions: Approval is subject to all requirements made by MnDot, if any. The applicant shall be required to pay $150.00 for interceptor sewer charges as related to proposed Lot 1, Block 1, County Crossroads Center Second Addition. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to approve the site plan called Scheme B subject to the following conditions: That a final utility plan be approved by the applicable city departments, including the Fire Department. 2. That the applicant receive, if necessary, any required permits from MnDot. 3. Approval is subject to any requirements stipulated by MnDot as a part of its review of the plat. Shift the drive through exit west by 5 to 10 feet to better align with the inbound traffic lane for the Walmart driveway. 5. Revise the drive aisle which parallels 33rd Street by expanding the south island so as to only allow eastbound movement within the drive aisle paralleling 33rd Street. 6. The applicant shall work with staff on refinements/ adjustments to the landscaping plan. 7. That the parking lot lighting not be obtrusive to the adjacent residential area to the east. 8. That the applicant submit a complete sign plan and receive necessary sign permits prior to erection of any signage. 9. The proposed structures 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 requirements contained in the site plan review provisions of the city's zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). Upon vote taken, Ayes, 2; Nayes, 5 (Commissioners Kaiser, Featherstone, Zender, Ditty, and Dredge). The motion failed. Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Ditty made a second, to approve the site plan called Scheme B subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final utility plan be approved by the applicable city departments, including the Fire Department. 2. That the applicant receive, if necessary, any required permits from MnDot. 3. Approval is subject to any requirements stipulated by MnDot as a part of its review of the plat. 4. Shift the drive through exit west by 5 to 10 feet to better align with the inbound traffic lane for the Walmart driveway. 5. Utilize directional arrows on pavement and signs to discourage westbound movement through the drive aisle which parallels 33rd St. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan to the City for approval which illustrates these changes. 6. The applicant shall work with staff on refinements/ adjustments to the landscaping plan. 7. That the Darkinq 10t liqhtinq not be 0btrusiue to the adjacent residential area to the east. That the applicant submit a complete sign plan and receive necessary sign permits prior to erection of any signage. 9e The proposed structures 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 requirements contained in the site plan review provisions of the city's zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nayes, 3 (Commissioners Featherstone, Anderson, and Patzke). Commissioner Dredge left the meeting. Czech reviewed staff's May 24, 1990, memorandum to the Planning Commission regarding Bernie Paddock's request for approval of a minor subdivision/lot line adjustment. The public hearing was opened for comment at 9:03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - MINOR SUBDIVISION (LOT LINE AD3UST- MENT) 723/727 W. 5TH ST. - PADDOCK Mr. Bernard Paddock was present and indicated that he was interested in modifying his proposal which would include a "jog" in the property line such that his garage would not require being moved, yet maintaining 75 feet along the front property line of Parcel "A". The Planning Commission interacted with Mr. Paddock and staff regarding the location of the proposed lot line and whether a "jog" in the property line should be permitted. The public hearing was closed at 9:10 p.m. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Ditty made a second, to approve the minor subdivision as originally proposed (no "jog") subject to the following conditions: Dakota County shall not be authorized to adjust the lot line until the garage on Parcel B is relocated so as to satisfy the required four (4) foot side setback. 2. Approval of the lot line adjustment does not have any affect on the recent action taken by the City Council regarding the future use of the storage building on Parcel A. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 1 (Patzke). Harmening reviewed staff's May 21, 1990, memo to the Planning Commission concerning the final plat for Regina Memorial Addition. Harmening addressed the restricted access issue along outlot A noting that there is no access from Outlot A to County Road 42. FINAL PLAT - REGINA MEMORIAL ADDITION -REGINA HOSPITAL Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to approve the final plat called Regina Memorial Addition subject to the following conditions: That, if necessary, a joint access/parking agreement be entered into to take into consideration the existing parking lot situation on Outlot A and the multi use of this parking lot. 2. That the applicant keep in mind the possible need for a future access from Pleasant Drive into outlot A to serve both Outlot A and the clinic. 3. No work shall commence indicating right away until a permit is obtained from the County Highway Department. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0; Commissioner Featherstone abstained from voting. Czech reviewed staff's May 21, 1990, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning updating the official Zoning Map. Czech noted that the legal descriptions used to rezone Cari Park and County Crossroads are not entirely accurate and that staff has prepared two (2) ordinances which would replace the original ordinances and properly rezone these two (2) areas. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING - CORRECTIONS THE PREVIOUS REZONINGS Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to order a public hearing for the Commission's June 11, 1990, regular meeting. TO Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Zender left the meeting. Harmening noted that the city Council changed UPDATES/OTHER its July 4th, 1990 regular meeting to July 9th, 1990, which conflicts with the Planning commission's regular meeting. Harmening said the Planning Commission will need to make other arrangements. The Planning Commission decided to wait until the next meeting before deciding what to do. Harmening noted that the City Council followed the Planning Commission's recommendations concerning the Groth/Siewart Rezone & Comp. Plan Amendment and Sunny Acres 5 Final Plat. Harmening indicated that Dakota County withdrew its Appeal of an Administrative Decision and that the city Council approved the Kasel street vacation. Harmening indicated that he is leaving the city of Hastings on June 27th, 1990, for a position with the city of Hopkins as Community Development Director. There being no further business Commissioner Ditty moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT