HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/91HASTINGS PI2%NNING COb~4ISSION April 8, 1991 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Zender at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Anderson, Dredge, Featherstone, Mesaros, Patzke, Reinardy and Zender Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak and City Planner Czech Commissioner Zender called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 1991. There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, the minutes were approved. MINUTES Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Mesaros made a second, to remove from the table a request from Pamida Discount Center for a sign variance at the Westview Shopping Center. SIGN VARIANCE P~d~IDA Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Wozniak reviewed staffs April 4th, 1991, memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request from Pamida Discount Center for approval of a sign variance for property located within the Westview Shopping Center. Wozniak discussed a number of issues with the Planning Commission including, but not limited to, four options available to the Commission for taking action on this variance request. Bob Swanson, President of IBI, was present at the meeting and requested on behalf of Pamida that the Planning Commission make a decision on the variance. The Planning Commission discussed various options relating to the Pamida variance request with Mr. Swanson and staff. A number of issues were discussed including, but not limited to, the size and height of the proposed sign. Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to recommend denial of the Pamida sign variance request based on the fact that it does not comply with the criteria established in Section 2.04 of the City Code. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 1 (Mesaros). The Planning Commission further discussed sign requirements. Commissioner Mesaros provided the Planning Commission an explanation of why he thought Pamida should be granted a variance for 482 square feet of signage and that the existing sign ordinance be amended. Commissioner Featherstone moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to request that the city Council direct staff to prepare changes to the City Code relating to signs. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. The Planning Commission discussed recently approved road improvement projects and asked that in the future the City Engineer present proposed public improvement projects to the Planning Commission as an informational item. Czech provided the Planning Commission with an update of recent city Council actions pertaining to Planning matters. Czech also noted that the committee of the Planning Commission and the Planning Committee of the City Council were scheduled to meet on April 9, 1991 at 8:00 p.m. to further discuss Planning Commission vacancies. There being no further business, Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Anderson made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. UPDATES/ OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT