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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/90 HASTINGS PLANNING COM~ISSION SPECIAL MEETING ON 3/26/90 The Special Meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Kaiser at 6:45 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Patzke, Reinardy, Kaiser, Featherstone, Zender, and Ceder Members Absent: Ditty, Dredge and Anderson Harmening briefly reviewed the proposed changes to the revised Site Plan and revised Final Plat for the County Crossroads Center. Commissioner Anderson joined the special meeting at 6:47 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed changes and the project in general. Murray Kornberg of Headway Corporation was present and indicated that he would be willing to address any of the Planning Commission's questions/concerns. Harmening responded to the Planning Commission's questions/concerns including, but not limited to, the issue of conditions attached to the development. Harmening indicated that the conditions would remain the same as before. Mr. Kornberg acknowledged Harmening's comments concerning conditions attached to the County Crossroads development. Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Zender made a second, to approve the revised Site Plan for a 16,800 sq. ft. building to be constructed west of Wal Mart and a revised Final Plat for County Crossroads Center Addition subject to the same conditions and circumstances adopted as a part of the original approval. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Mr. Kornberg discussed a number of issues concerning the County Crossroads project including, but not limited to, when he expects the project to be completed and Wal-Mart will open, why Wal-Mart wants to locate in Hastings, and the numerous tasks that must be completed before his target date for completion i.e. October 1, 1990. There being no further business Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Zender made a second, to adjourn the special meeting at 6:58 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 3/26/90 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, Reinardy, Kaiser, Featherstone, Anderson, Zender, and Cedar Members Absent: Staff Present: Dredge Planning Director Planner Czech Harmening, Assistant City Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1990. Commissioner Reinardy noted that under UPDATE/OTHER BUSINESS that Tom Cedar was at the Planning Commissioners seminar and that this should be reflected in the minutes. Commissioner Reinardy moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to approve the minutes as amended. MINUTES Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0; Commissioner Featherstone abstained. PUBLIC HEARING- ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT- MEETING SPACE IN BED & BREAKFASTS BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT Harmening noted that staff had met with Pam and Dick Thorsen to discuss the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning meeting space in Bed and Breakfast establish- ments. Harmening indicated that the Thorsens were unable to attend the meeting because they were at an out-state bed and breakfast conference. Harmening said the Thorsen's were hoping to bring back information from the conference that would help staff draft an ordinance. Harmening informed the Planning Commission that the Thorsen's requested that the hearing be continued until they return. The public hearing was opened for comments at 7:32 p.m. There were no comments from the audience. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to continue the hearing until a later date. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Harmening briefed the Planning Commission on the proposed Minor Subdivision Ordinance and that this proposed ordinance would provide a formal procedure for reviewing minor subdivisions and boundary/lot line adjustments. The public hearing was opened for comments at 7:37 p.m. There were no comments from the audience and the public hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed a number of issues including, but not limited to, changing the title of the proposed ordinance to include boundary/lot line adjustments, why 20 copies were required for submitting a minor subdivision, and assessment fees for new lots. Harmening addressed the Planning Commission's questions and noted that staff still had to "clean-up" some of the language. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Cedar made a second, to recommend that the City Council approve the Minor Subdivision Ordinance as drafted by staff. PUBLIC HEARING- AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE-MINOR SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0; Commissioner Featherstone abstained. Czech briefly reviewed the staff report and noted VARIANCE-SIDE that the applicant is requesting a variance to YARD SETBACK- the required seven (7) foot side yard setback GERVASE KIEFFER so that he made add onto the northeast side of 415 EAST 6TH his home. The addition is proposed to be located STREET five (5) and six (6) inches from the east property line which is the same distance as the existing home. Mr. Kieffer was present and added that he would like the variance because it was his mothers home and that he has 3 girls and only one bath and needs a variance. Commissioner Reinardy said he had a problem with expanding a non-conforming use and asked Harmening if this proposal was expanding a non-conforming use. Harmening indicated that although the home was being expanded, the setback was going to be no greater than that of the existing home. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Ditty made a second, to recommend that the City Council approve the variance as presented. Approval of the variance is based on the following findings: The existing structure was built prior to the establishment of the zoning ordinance which when adopted made the home nonconforming. Although not inherent, if approved, the proposed addition should not be detrimental to the surrounding properties and may improve the neighborhood. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Czech reviewed the staff report and noted that the applicants were requesting a variance to the required 25 foot front yard setback so that they could replace an existing porch and steps with an addition that is proposed to be five (5) from the east/front property line. Czech noted that the existing home is non- conforming and located five (5) feet and six (6) inches from the front/east property line, thus, the applicants are requesting to expand the non- conforming setback six (6) inches closer to the front/east property line as measured from the existing steps. Harmening clarified what the applicant was requesting and the issues before the Planning Commission. Nick Conzemius explained why he thought a variance should be granted. Harmening addressed front versus side yard setbacks and other questions that the Planning Commission had regarding non-conforming setbacks. The Planning Commission interacted with Nick Conzemius and discussed a number of issues. Commissioner Reinardy moved, Commissioner Zender made a second, to approve the variance subject to the following conditions: VARIANCE-FRONT YARD SETBACK- NICHOLAS AND CHERYL CONZEMIUS 124 FARM STREET The proposed addition shall not extend any further into the front/east setback than that of the existing steps i.e. five and one-half (5 1/2) feet from the front property line. This proposed condition is based on Chapter 10, Section 10.06, Subdivision 4a of the City Code which states, in part, that: "no such nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in any way which increases its nonconformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity". 2. That under no circumstances shall the proposed improvements protrude within the five (5) and ten (10) foot utility and drainage easements located along the east property line. Approval of the variance is based on the following findings: 1. The existing structure was built prior to the establishment of the zoning ordinance which when adopted made the home nonconforming. 2. Although not inherent, if approved, the proposed addition should not be detrimental to the surrounding properties and would most likely improve the neighborhood. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Harmening updated the Planning Commission on city Council actions pertaining to planning matters. Harmening asked the Planning Commission if they would be interested in setting up a meeting with Paul Hicks of the NRRC. Commissioner Kaiser said that she doesn't think it would hurt to meet with the NRRC and suggested exchanging minutes between the Planning Commission and NRRC. Commissioner Patzke suggested including the Historic Preservation Committee with meetings including the NRRC. UPDATE/OTHER BUSINESS Harmening said he would talk to Hicks and the Preservation Committee about setting up a meeting. Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission the idea of having one or two early meetings in order to discuss staff's role in Planning Commission meetings. Harmening noted that the census questionnaires are available and that it is important that everyone fill it out. Harmening asked that any Planning Commissioners who have yet to submit their Ethics Questionnaire Form to do so. Commissioner Patzke asked that notice of the Bed and Breakfast ordinance be given to the public. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0.