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Minutes of July 22, 1991
The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission
was called to order by Commissioner Reinardy at 7:02 p.m.
Commissioners Present: commissioners Anderson, Dredge,
Reinardy, Zender, Featherstone and
Mesaros
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Patzke
Staff Present: city Planner Czech
Commissioner Reinardy called for additions or MINUTES
corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of
July 8, 1991. There being no additions or corrections
to the minutes, the minutes were approved.
Czech reviewed staff's June 28, 1991, memorandum to VARIANCE-
the Planning commission concerning a request by Fritz 401 RAMSEY
and Marge Beissel for approval of a variance to expand ST.-BEISSEL
a non-conforming front yard and side corner setback so
they may add a deck onto the west (front) and north
(corner) sides of an existing structure at 401 Ramsey
Street such that the front setback of the existing~
structure which is currently fifteen and one half feet
line would be twelve feet from the front property after
construction of a new deck and the side corner setback
which is currently six feet would be extended but would
remain six feet from the corner/north property line.
Fritz Beissel of 401 Ramsey Street was present at the
meeting and explained to the Planning Commission why
he wanted to build a new deck.
Commissioner Patzke joined the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
The Planning Commission discussed at length whether
the proposed variance complied with city code criteria.
Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Anderson made
a second, to approve the variance request based on
findings that the applicant would receive the same
privileges as surrounding structures, that an existing
retaining wall does not present a hazard and will
protect the property, that Ramsey Street is a one way
street and no vehicles on the right-of-way will be
effected by the addition with approval subject to the
following condition that the applicant must construct
the deck within one year after receiving approval by
the city.
Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nays, 2 (Mesaros and Zender)
Czech reviewed staff's July 18, 1991, memorandum to PUBLIC
the Planning Commission concerning a request by HEARING-
siewert Construction for approval of a final plat for FINAL PLAT-
approximately 28 acres of land which includes a 20 PLEASANT
unit townhome development. Czech noted that the VALLEY 6TH
applicant has not submitted the required street/utilityADDITION
plans and recommended that the application be tabled SIEWERT
until such time that the applicant submits the
required street and utility plans. Czech also noted
that a site plan approval is required for a townhome
development in addition to the final plat prior to
building permits being issued.
Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Patzke made
a second, to table the public hearing for the Pleasant
Valley 6th Addition Final Plat until such time that
the applicant submits the required street and utility
plans.
Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, O.
The Planning Commission discussed the need for UPDATE/
developing separate ordinance requirements for setbacksOTHER
in the "old" part of town. Commissioner Zender moved, BUSINESS
Commissioner Dredge made a second, to request that the
city Council direct interested members of the
Planning Commission and city Council to review and
make changes to the city Code regarding setbacks for
precode structures.
On vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, 0.
Czech reviewed staff's July 22, 1991, memorandum to
the Planning Commission concerning a request by
Edward Robinson for a rezone from R-3/C-3 to R-2
for a portion of property at 1225 Vermillion Street.
Commissioner Zender moved, Commissioner Dredge made a
second, to order a public hearing in order to consider
the proposed rezone for the Planning Commissions
August 12, 1991, meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nays, 0.
Czech reviewed staff's July 18, 1991, memorandum
to the Planning Commission concerning future
Planning Commission terms which included three
options for coordinating vacant and soon to be
vacant terms. The Planning Commission discussed
each option. Commission Zender moved, Commissioner
Anderson made a second, to recommend to the city
Council that Option 1 as spelled out in staff's
July 18, 1991, memorandum be chosen for coordinating
future Planning Commission terms which provides
for nine members serving a maximum of three two
year te~ms.
Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Patzke).
There being no further business, Commissioner Zender
moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second to adjourn
the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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