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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/90 HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 4/23/90 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Kaiser at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Patzke, Dredge, Reinardy, Kaiser, Anderson, and Cedar Members Absent: Ditty, Zender, and Featherstone Staff Present: Assistant city Planner Czech Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1990. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as presented. Commissioner Featherstone joined the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Czech reviewed staff's April 18, 1990, memo to the Planning Commission regarding Mr. Robinson's request for approval of a revised site plan. Czech provided a brief explanation of changes to the revised site plan and the issues surrounding the proposed lot area. Mr. Robinson was in attendence and addressed a number of the Planning Commissions questions and concerns including, but not limited to, access off of Sibley Street, deliveries to the commercial building, handicapped parking, and type of building front. MINUTES REVISED SITE PLAN - RETAIL BUILDING - 1225 VERMILLION STREET - ROBINSON Commissioner Reinardy moved, Commissioner Cedar made a second, to approve the site plan subject to the following conditions: Screen the entire south line of the single family residence to the north (1216 Sibley St.) by extending the fence along the north line of the proposed retail building and parking area to the southeast corner of that property owned by Taco Johns (1217 Vermillion St.). Prior to any building permits being issued, the applicant must combine and verify that 1216 Sibley and 1225 Vermillion are one (1) parcel. If in the future, the single family residence is proposed to be split from the commercial use, that an application must be made for approval of a minor subdivision, rezoning of the west portion of the property from C-3 to R-3, and an application for 4e approval of a lot size variance. The applicant should be aware that the City can not assure approval of these items, thus, the single family dwelling and that area (7,500± sq. ft.) shown on the site plan may have to remain part of the commercial parcel. That one additional deciduous tree at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter be located in the southeast corner of the site south of the proposed access at Sibley Street. 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's zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). The parking lot lighting shall be designed so as not to be obtrusive to adjacent residential areas. That the applicant work with applicable city staff regarding the final resolution of utility plans for the property. The applicant will be required to disconnect the water service at the main in Vermillion Street if this service is intended to be abandoned. That the applicant 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 may be required to submit a revised site plan for approval by the Planning Commission and city Council. 9e Subject to verification that the applicants floor plan will meet the criteria as outlined on the site plan. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 2. Czech reviewed staff's April 18, 1990, memo to the Planning Commission regarding Mr. Paddock's request for relief from a previous Special Use Permit condition which requires that the use of a storage facility at 723 West 5th Street be terminated upon change of property ownership. STORAGE FACILITY - 723 WEST 5TH STREET - PADDOCK Czech discussed with the Planning Commission a number of issues related to the project. Mr. Paddock was in attendence and addressed a number of the Planning Co~u~issions questions and concerns including, but not limited to, what the current use is for the building, the contents of the building, why the City Council placed a condition that would require the use be terminated upon change of ownership, and the history behind the building. Duane Groth, a realtor for the subject property, explained the history behind the property and the storage facility. Dave Pemble of 731 W. 5th St. was present and expressed a number of concerns regarding the use of the building and that he was opposed to the continuation of the building as a storage facility. Gary Freiermuth of 734 W. 5th St. was present and indicated that he did not think the storage building was positive for neighborhood and does not want the facility to continue. Mr. Freirmuth submitted a petition with 15 signatures by surrounding neighbors indicating that they want the City of Hastings to uphold the 1969 special use condition that would require the use of the use of the building for storage purposes be terminated upon change of ownership. The Planning Commission interacted with Mr. Paddock, Mr. Groth, Mr. Fryer, and Mr. Pemble on a variety of matters. Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to uphold the condition of the special use permit issued in 1969 regarding the fact that upon sale of the property, the special use permit expires; the current and proposed owner should be informed that if the property were sold, the use of the property must conform to the uses allowed in the R-2 zone; this action would disallow the building to be used for storage purposes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Czech noted that staff's April 17, 1990 memo to the Planning Commission requests that the Commission order a public hearing for the Commissions May 14, 1990 regular meeting. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING-REZONE/ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT- HWY. 55 & PINE- GROTH/SIEWART Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to order a public hearing for the Commission's May 4, 1990, regular meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Czech indicated the City Council approved the site Plan submitted by Mr. otting for a four- plex with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Czech indicated that the County Crossroads Final Plat has been signed and recorded. There being no further business Commissioner Reinardy moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. UPDATE/OTHER ADJOURNMENT Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0.