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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/91 Hastings Planning Commission Minutes of August 12, 1991 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:08 p.m. Commissioners Present: Anderson, Dredge, Reinardy, Zender and Mesaros Commissioners Absent: Patzke and Featherstone Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak and city Planner Czech Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or MINUTES corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of July 22, 1991. There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, the minutes were approved. Czech reviewed staffs August 2, 1991, memorandum PUBLIC HEARING to the Planning Commission concerning a request FINAL PLAT/SITE by Siewert Construction for approval of a final PLAN-PLEASANT plat and site plan for Pleasant Valley 6th VALLEY 6TH Addition which is a development that would consist ADDITION - of twenty townhome units. SIEWERT Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. There being no comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Dredge made a second, to approve the final plat and site plan for Pleasant Valley 6th Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. That the construction of the townhomes and related site plan improvements shall be completed as per the approved site plan. Occupancy of the townhome units shall not take place until all site plan related improvements have been completed. In the alternative, occupancy of the units may be permitted if the developer provides the city, as per city code requirements, a cash escrow in the amount equal to 125% of the cost of the site improvements remaining to be completed. 2. That applicant/developer pay for and install a sidewalk on the south side of Jackson Drive from Pleasant Drive to outlot A on the west limits of that portion to be platted as townhome lots. 3. That the applicant/developer pay 100 percent of all costs incurred by installation of the improvements and guarantee improvements with a performance bond or cash escrow as approved by the city Attorney and the following: a. Ail construction shall be in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by or approved by the Public Works Director. b. Pay all cost to the city including engineering inspection, legal and administrative cost incurred as a result of said improvements. c. Complete the required improvements within a two year period. 4. That the developer adhere to all R-3 Planned Residential Development standards. It is also noted that the corner side setback is 25 feet to both street right of way lines for corner lots in this development. 5. Payment of the interceptor sewer charges totalling $3,000 at such time the final plat hardshell is submitted. 6. That a 20 foot drainage and utility easement be included on the final plat on Lot 9, Block 2 between Lots 4 and 5 from Jackson Drive to the Pleasant Drive ponding basin. 7. That the landscaping plan be modified such that: a. The one (1) deciduous shade tree (two inch Newport Ash (landscaping element 1) which is located within the common area of Lot 9, Block 2 between lots 4 and 5 be moved to southwest corner of said common area which is Lot 9, Block 2. b. The two deciduous ornamental trees (red splendor crab (landscaping element 2) which are located within the common area of Lot 9, Block 2 between Lots 4 and 5 be moved 10 feet further apart such that there is at least a five (5) foot setback from the 20 foot storm drainage easement required in condition #6 above. 8. That the applicant/developer provide additional information on grading for approval by the Public Works Director prior to submitting the final hardshells for signatures. 9. That the applicant shall provide the city of Hastings with copies of the covenants and by-laws for the townhome development. 10. That the developer adhere to all provisions contained in the development agreement for Pleasant Valley 5th Addition dated April 8, 1991. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staff's July 23, 1991, memorandum FINAL PLAT AND to the Planning Commission concerning a request SITE pLAN - by Advanced Homes of Hastings for approval of a RIVERWOOD HILL final plat and site plan for Riverwood Hill TOWNHOMES NO.2 Townhomes No. 2 which is a development that is ADVANCED HOMES to consist of twenty townhome units. Commissioner Zender indicated that in the future the developer will need to address the need for an east/west collector street. Staff indicated that the developer has been asked to provide plans for an east/west collector street for the next phase in the Riverwood Development. Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Zender made a second, to approve the final plat and site plan for Riverwood Hill Townhomes No. 2 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the construction of the townhomes and related site plan improvements shall be completed as per the approved site plan. Occupancy of the townhome units shall not take place until all site plan related improvements have been completed. In the alternative, occupancy of the units may be permitted if the Developer provides to the city, as per city code requirements, a cash escrow in the amount equal to 125% of the cost of the site improvements remaining to be completed. 2. That the final plat hardshells include a 20 foot wide drainage and utility easement the center line of which would be between Lots 1-8 and 9-14/15 of Block 1, Riverwood Hill Townhomes No. 2. 3. That all drainage and utility easements be 10 feet in width except as noted in condition 2 above. 4. That the applicant pay all recording fees for documents recorded by the city at the time of submitting hardshells. 5. Compliance with all conditions of the preliminary plat for Riverwood Hill Townhomes No. 2 as approved by the City Council on May 20, 1991. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staff's July 26, 1991, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Wayne's Autobody for approval of a special use permit and site plan for a proposed one story building to be located on the northwest corner of Vermillion Street and County Road 47. It was noted that this new building would be 2,576 square feet in size. PUBLIC HEARING- SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL USE - WAYNE'S AUTO- BODY 1922 VERMILLION ST. ~omm~ss~oner Re'hardy opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Lynn Mann of 1927 Eddy Street was present at the meeting and indicated that he had concerns with the proposed dumpster, outside storage of materials in the rear of the building, the direction of exhaust from the new building, drainage and hours of operation as well as a request by Mr. Mann that the city participate by blacktopping 21st Street. Roger Mohagen of Mohagen Engineering who represents Wayne's Autobody was present at the meeting and indicated that Wayne's Autobody had no objection to providing a roof exhaust system. The Planning Commission discussed a number of issues with Mr. Mohagen including, but not limited, outside storage and drainage. There being no further comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to approve the special use permit and site plan for Wayne's Autobody subject to the following conditions: The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot and landscaping 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 within 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 property nor to passing motorists on public right of ways. C. That all dumpsters be screened with opaque fencing. D. That the applicant/owner shall satisfy all Uniform Building and Fire Codes. Ee That the final drainage plan or any changes to the submitted site plan with respect to drainage shall require approval by the Public Works Director. That the submitted site plan be revised to show actual location of culverts. G. That culvert openings be repaired and cleaned of any obstructions. au%omoblle/vehlcle parts are to be stored in the open. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nayes, two (Mesaros and Dredge). Czech reviewed staffs August 5, 1991, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Betty Gerlach for approval of a home occupation permit to allow her a mail order business from her home at 700 W. 7th Street. HOME OCCUPATION MAIL ORDER - 700 W. 7TH ST. GERLACH The Planning Commission asked Ms. Gerlach what type of pet products she would be mail ordering. Ms. Gerlach indicated that the one product would come from Norway and is used for road working dogs. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to approve the home occupation permit subject to the following conditions: Compliance with all home occupation standards. Compliance with all Uniform Building and Fire Codes including a basic fire protection inspection by the Fire Marshall. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staffs July 23, 1991, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Ed Robinson for approval of a rezoning from C-3 and R-3 to R-2 for approximately 7,500 +/- square feet of property located on that undeveloped portion of the property which is northeast of the existing Carbones restaurant and east of Taco Johns. PUBLIC HEARING- REZONE FROM R-3 & C-3 TO R-2 - 1223/1225 VERMILLION ST. ROBINSON Commissioner Reinardy opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Larry Walker of 1215 Sibley Street was present at the meeting and expressed concerns relating to additional traffic in the area and asked how the property would be developed. Ed Robinson was present at the meeting and indicated that his intentions were to move a single family, three bedroom rambler homy on the subject property which he felt would be an improvement. Larry Walker again expressed concern as to what would be moved on the lot which he felt was currently in poor shape. Ed Robinson discussed a demolition of a home which was previously on the site and this is why the property has not been maintained. Jackie Walker of 1215 Sibley Street was present at the meeting and expressed concern as to what was proposed to be developed on the subject property and how it would affect their property. There being no further comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:57 p.m. The Planning Commission discussed, at length, whether it was appropriate to redesignate the subject property. The Planning Commission discussion included, but was not limited to, the current use of the subject property and surrounding uses. Commissioner Mesaros moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to deny the proposed rezone for the reason that it would be a spot zone and the current zoning of the property serves as a transitional district between the C-3 and R-2 property to the west and east respectively. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staff's July 19, 1991, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request by Tim Johnson for approval of a home occupation permit to allow him a landscaping business from his home at 1420 Pine Street. The Planning Commission discussed, at length, a number of issues relating to the proposed home occupation and the existing business which is currently be conducted at 1420 Pine Street. The Planning Commission discussion included, but was not limited to, outside storage of equipment and materials, the parking of trailers and equipment on Pine Street, and the appearance of the business in a residential area. Tim Johnson of 1420 Pine Street was present at the meeting and indicated that he had nowhere to store the equipment and intends to leave the equipment on the property until such time he can find another location. Mr. Johnson also addressed Planning Commission questions relating to the types of materials and equipment currently stored on the property which Mr. Johnson said included, but was not limited, to a line puller and bobcat on a trailer. HOME OCCUPATION LANDSCAPING - 1420 PINE ST. JOHNSON Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Mesaros made a second, to deny the home occupation request based on the fact that the applicant indicated that he was not planning on storing equipment off site and that the property was an eyesore as well as a violation of the City Code. Upon votes taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech reviewed staff's July 23, 1991, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a variance request by Our Savior's Lutheran Church at 400 W. 9th Street for approval of a variance to the required 25 foot front yard and 5 foot side setbacks so they may develop a parking lot five feet from the front/south property line and zero feet along the side/west property line. Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to approve the variance request based on the finding found pursuant to Section 10.06, Subdivision 4A which states that "no such non-conforming structure may be enlarged or altered in anyway which increases its non-conformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its non-conformity" and that the approval should be subject to the following requirements: That Lot 6, Block 65, Original Town of Hastings be combined with Lots 6, 7 & 8, Block 65, Original Town of Hastings under one tax identification number. That the applicant provide landscaping as illustrated on figure 3 of the site plan dated July 9, 1991, with additional landscaping elements along the Forest Street right of way to be approved by staff. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 0. Czech briefly reviewed staffs August 6, 1991, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning an informational item regarding the vacation of a portion of the Vermillion Street and alley located east of Vermillion Street between 4th and 5th Streets which is 412 Vermillion Street. VARIANCE - PARKING LOT 418 W. 9TH ST. OUR SAVIOR'S UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS The Planning Commission discussed scheduling interviews for upcoming Planning Commission vacancies. The Planning Commission agreed to start the next regular Planning Commission meeting of August 26, 1991, at 6:00 p.m. since there will most likely not be any items on the agenda. The Planning Commission indicated that interviews were to begin at 6:30 p.m. Czech updated the Planning Commission on items relating to City Council actions. There being no further business, Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Mesaros made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ADJOURNMENT