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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/91HASTINGS PLAnNNING COMMISSION Minutes of March 25, 1991 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Zender at 7:03 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Anderson, Dredge, Featherstone, Mesaros, Patzke, Reinardy and Zender Staff Present: Community Development Director Wozniak Commissioners Zender called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 1991. There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, the minutes were approved. MINUTES Wozniak briefly reviewed staff's March 14, 1991 memorandum to the Planning Commission concerning a request from Christ's Family Church, Inc., for approval of a Special Use Permit to utilize the gym at the Minnesota Veterans Home for church services. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL USE PERMIT-CHRIST'S FAMILY CHURCH Commissioner Zender opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. There being no comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Commissioners Dredge and Patzke expressed concerns regarding the appropriateness of the City regulating hours of operation of a church use. Commissioner Patzke moved, Commissioner Dredge made a second, to approve the Special Use Permit of the Christ's Family Church to utilize the gym at the Minnesota Veterans Home for church services subject to the following conditions: That a properly drawn legal instrument approved by the city Attorney, executed by the parties concerned for joint use of off street parking facilities shall be filed with the city. Ail uses of the subject property shall be conducted in compliance with city Code. The proposed use shall meet all applicable building and fire codes. Inspection by the Fire Marshall and Building official shall be required prior to occupation by Christ's Family Church. 4. Times of Worship must be agreed upon by the Christ's Family Church and the Minnesota Veterans Home. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7: Nayes, O. Wozniak reviewed staff's March 14, 1991 memorandum concerning a request from Richard J. Judge for approval of a minor subdivision of property (1017 W. 2nd St.) legally described as Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 9, Addition No. 13 to the City of Hastings. Commissioner Zender opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. There being no comments from the audience the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Dredge expressed concerns that payment of park dedication cash in lieu of land had not been required with other similar minor subdivisions and asked that this matter be researched. Community Development Director Wozniak noted that it is within the City's legal authority to require payment of park dedication as a condition of approval for the minor subdivision. Commissioner Patzke stated that if the City is going to start requiring payment of park dedication for minor subdivisions that a policy for this practice should be established by City Council. Commissioner Dredge moved, Commissioner Reinardy made a second, to approve a minor subdivision of property located adjacent to W. 2nd St. subject to the following conditions: That Lot 8 and the West 25' of Lot 7, Block 9, in Addition No. 13 to the city of Hastings be combined as one tax parcel at the same time of recording/transferring property. 2. That Lot 6 and that part of Lot 7, lying east of the West 25 feet thereof, Block 9, Addition No. 13 to the City of Hastings be combined as one tax parcel at the time of recording/transferring. Payment of interceptor sewer/buy in charge of $150.00 prior to the city authorizing the Dakota County Recorders Office to accept the minor subdivision. Commissioner Reinardy updated the Commission on progress being made towards developing a new Planning Commissioner Selection Policy. Commissioner Reinardy summarized results of the March 13, 1991 meeting of the Planning Committee of the City Council held to discuss this matter. PUBLIC HEARING- MINOR SUBDIVISION 1017 W. 2ND ST. JUDGE UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Anderson discussed concerns regarding violation of the terms of a Special Use Permit by the Prism Auto Body and requested that staff investigate the matter. Commissioner Patzke requested that the Commissioners be provided with a copy of the city Code amendment being considered by the City Council which would clarify and bring into conformance with state law procedures for amendment of the Comprehensive Guide Plan. There being no further business, Commissioner Reinardy moved, Commissioner Patzke made a second, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. ADJOURNMENT