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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/90 Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of 2/12/90 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Kaiser at 7:30 p.m. Present: Commissioner Dredge, Reinardy, Zender, Kaiser. Commissioner Cedar arrived at 7:43 p.m. Absent: Commissioners Patzke, Ditty, Anderson and Featherstone Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Planning Intern Robertson Assistant City Engineer Charles Folch presented the list of the 1990 improvement projects. The Planning Commission acknowledged receipt of the report. PRESENTATION OF 1990 IMPROVE- MENT PROJECTS- ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of January 22, 1990. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as presented. Harmening indicated that Dr. Joseph & Jill Kugler are requesting approval of a minor subdivision of property they own at 2524 Old Bridge Lane. The Kuglers propose to split the existing parcel into two lots with the intent of building a new home on the new parcel. The public hearing was opened for comments at 7:46 p.m. There being no comments the public hearing was closed at 7:47 p.m. MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING MINOR SUBDIVISION 2524 OLD BRIDGE LANE-KUGLER A motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Cedar, to approve the minor subdivision with the following conditions: The water service for Parcel A will need to be extended from the watermain in Old Bridge Lane. The applicant shall be required to provide the necessary legal description and dedicate to the city a utility and drainage easement over the existing storm sewer in the area as shown on the survey. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that at the Planning Commission meeting on 1/22/90 the Hastings Planning Commission had tabled action on the minor subdivision until it had a chance to review the Trunk Highway 55 reconstruction plans with the city Engineer. On 1/29/90 the members of the Planning Commission did meet with the City Engineer and received an overall update of the Trunk Highway 55 reconstruction plans and also discussed matters pertaining to these plans as related to the proposed minor subdivision. MINOR SUBDIVISION 741 W. 7TH ST. MORSTAD/FAIR After considerable discussion Commissioner Zender made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to approve the minor subdivision per staffs recommendation with the following conditions: That a 25 foot setback be maintained from the northerly easement line along Highway 55 for any structure constructed on the vacant lot so as to insure proper sight lines at the intersection of River St. and Highway 55 and to insure that adequate distance from the structure and the eventual highway location. That the future driveway, which would serve the vacant lot, be located at the far northwesterly corner of the lot. C. To insure proper visibility at the intersection of the future driveway on River Street, the existing garage, which encroaches on city right of way, shall be removed or relocated to meet city code requirements. D. That a Declaration of Minor Subdivision agreement be drafted to formalize the conditions adopted as a part of approving the minor subdivision. That Morstad/Fair agree to not provide an access easement over the subject property to serve the properties to the east. Prior to the development of the vacant lot, a site plan must be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for approval. The site plan shall illustrate a driveway design which provides for a backup/turnaround area such that the vehicles may drive forward out of the property rather than back out of the property onto River Street. G. To improve safety when entering and leaving the vacant lot, egress from the property shall be by right turn only onto River St. Furthermore, ingress to the property from River St. shall be by right turn only. The developer of the property shall be required to install proper signage on the driveway and River St. outlining the requirements for egress and ingress to the property. There was considerable discussion of this motion. Commissioner Reinardy offered his opinion that condition G can only be enforced by the honor system and hence is meaningless. Commissioner Kaiser stated that she felt that this was something concrete and a reasonable attempt to compromise. Reverend Fair stated that he agreed to all conditions and thought that they were all reasonable and he wished to express his appreciation to the Planning Commission for their work on a difficult issue. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. A subsequent motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to forward to the City Council the following: A. That the Chairperson be instructed to carry to the city Council the Planning Commissions concern for traffic speed on River Street and that a recommendation be made for a traffic study and appropriate action to curtail speed. This action is necessary to improve the safety for existing property owners on River Street. B. That a re-evaluation of stop signs on Pine Street may be necessary to relieve the heavy traffic flow on River Street. Upon Vote taken, Ayes, 5; nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that the applicants are requesting approval of a revised site plan for an express lube business. The business is located at the junction of Trunk Highway 316 & Trunk Highway 61 on the same property as the Becker Oldsmobile business. On 10/2/89 the City Council approved an original site plan for the express lube business. Harmening discussed some of the changes that have been made in the original site plan. A motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Reinardy to approve the revised site plan with the following conditions: REVISED SITE PLAN CROSSROADS EXPRESS LUBE-TH 316/61 NORGAARD/BECKER 1. Ail signage on the property shall meet city code requirements. Also, sign permits shall be obtained prior to erection of the signs. 2. Automobile sales are not allowed to take place in the 11 parking stalls directly east of the express lube building. 3. The building and use shall comply with all city codes including the Building Code and the 1982 MUFC, 1981 NFC and all other local ordinances pertaining to service stations and waste oil disposal. The applicant shall provide city staff with a plan for disposing of the waste oil. 4. The sanitary sewer and water service shall be subject to meeting plumbing code requirements regarding materials and installation of these items. 5. A curb shall be extended from the entrance off of Trunk Highway 61 to the mouth of the express lube exit drive. The site plan should be revised to illustrate this curbing. 6. A "Do Not Enter" sign or an "Exit Only" sign is to be placed at the outlet of the exit drive. 7. The Crossroads Express Lube 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 zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). 8. The applicant shall receive all necessary permits from MnDot regarding utility extensions, storm sewer, etc. 9. If the property upon which the express lube and car dealership should be split in the future such that the businesses are located on separate lots, the two property owners shall be required to enter into an agreement to take into consideration, but not limited to, the maintenance of the common utility service lines. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that Acorn Investments is requesting approval of a final plat for Cari Park 2nd Addition. The proposed plat encompasses the Phase II development of the overall Cari Park project area and consists of 87 units made up of 7 six plex structures (42 units), 10 twin homes (20 units) and 25 single family homes. FINAL PLAT -CARI PARK2ND ADDITION ACORN INVESTMENTS Commissioner Kaiser expressed some concerns about an area of heavy erosion outwash in Cari Park. Harmening indicated that he would ask the City Engineer to check on this area. A motion was made by Commissioner Cedar, seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the final plat subject to the following conditions: A. Payment of all required interceptor sewer charges at the rate of $150.00 per lot. B. That it be understood that all applicable items contained within the existing development agreement for Cari Park, which are applicable to the cari Park Second Addition plat, are still in full force and effect. C. That the final plat may not be recorded with the County, nor building permits issued, until the matter pertaining to the access of Tiffany Drive to Trunk Highway 316 is resolved to the satisfaction of the City of Hastings. D. The construction of homes on the following lots shall meet or exceed city standards regarding the minimum elevation for constructing homes and other related flood proofing measures. The lots in question are Lots 1-14, 17 & 18, Block 2; Lots 1- 5, Block 3; Lots 1, 11,12 & 13, Block 4. E. Final design and construction of the municipal improvements in the plat shall be completed pursuant to city specifications. Occupancy of homes in the plat shall not occur until all improvements are completed in the plat to a point which is found to be acceptable to the city. The developer shall submit a performance and payment bond or other form of acceptable security prior to undertaking construction of the municipal improvements and any applicable site grading. This security shall be in an amount equal to 125% of the cost of the municipal improvements and grading to be undertaken. F. That the existing development agreement be amended, or a new development agreement entered into, to take into consideration the conditions and understandings outlined above or those that may be recognized at a later date. After this development agreement has been prepared, the Mayor and city Clerk are then authorized to enter into the agreement on behalf of the city. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that the United Methodist church is requesting approval of a site plan, setback variance, parking variance, and permission to reconstruct the curb line on the east side of Maple Street such that on- street parking can be installed. The church proposes to construct two additions onto its existing facility located at 615 W. 15th St. Harmening indicated that based technically on city code it appears the church should be required to provide 307 off street parking spaces. He suggested that by using the capacity of the churches worship area as the actual basis for off street parking, the church should be required to provide 232 off street parking spaces. Currently, the church has approximately 41 off street parking spaces and after construction intends to have 45 off street parking spaces. There was considerable discussion of this issue. Commissioner Kaiser stated that she found the area very congested on Sunday during worship services. Commissioner Zender stated that he felt that the area was an accident waiting to happen. Commissioner Reinardy asked Harmening to define the word ,,similar district" for him. He felt that this request seemed to be similar to the request approved for Our Saviors Lutheran Church in 1989. Harmening stated that he had asked the city Attorney for an opinion and the city Attorney had stated Our Saviors Lutheran Church should not necessarily be regarded as a precedent while considering any of the issues involving United Methodist Church. Ray Geiger, architect of the firm Station 19 representing the United Methodist church discussed the parking calculations made by city staff. Pastor Sarazin stated that it was not the intent of United Methodist Church to increase seating in the sanctuary and that the expansion was not intended to bring any more people on site but to provide more efficient use of the site. He also passed out a sheet showing the attendance figures at selected intervals in 1989. He also stated his willingness to work with the city and to provide any assistance during Sunday worship services that would be needed to reduce traffic problems. SITE PLAN/ VARIANCES - EXPANSION TO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 615 W. 15TH ST. A motion was made by Commissioner Reinardy, seconded by Commissioner Cedar to recommend that the church be allowed to install the on street angle parking on Maple Street subject to the church working with the city Engineer on refining detailed design elements and to insure that the parking area is constructed according to city specifications. Also, the sidewalk adjacent to this parking should be increased to 7' in width. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nayes, Zender. Commissioner Reinardy made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cedar, to recommend that a variance be granted to allow the 680 sq. ft. addition to be made to the north side of the church with a setback of 23.83 feet rather than 25 feet as required by city code and to further recommend that the site plan be approved for the 680 sq. ft. addition. Justification for the variance is based on the fact the city previously approved a setback of 23.8' for the existing structure. Also, the proposed addition will not extend closer to 15th St. than the existing structure. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; nayes, Zender and Kaiser. Commissioner Dredge made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zender, to table discussion of the parking variance until the next Planning Commission meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Zender made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to order a public hearing on the issue of the rezoning from R-2 to C-5/Comp. Plan amendment for the property located at 3300 Vermillion St. The hearing is to be held at 7:30 p.m. on 2/26/90. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Harmening updated the Planning Commission on a vacation request for a portion of Ramsey Street and the vacation request of an utility easement along Pleasant Drive next to the Regina Medical Complex. Commissioner Dredge nominated Commissioner Kaiser as Chairman of the Planning Commission. There were no other nominations. A motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to close nominations. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING-REZONING FROM R-2 TO C-5 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT- 3300 VERMILLION ST.-MATHIOWETZ REVIEW OF UPCOMING STREET/EASEMENT VACATION REQUESTS ELECTION OF OFFICERS - CHAIRMAN/VICE CHAIR 5 Ayes; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Dredge nominated Commissioner Zender as vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. There were no other nominations. A motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to close the nominations. 5 Ayes; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Cedar made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Reinardy to approve the nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Harmening updated the Planning Commission on recent actions taken by the city Council. There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Cedar to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. 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