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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/89Hastings Planning Commission Meeting of 11/13/89 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Commissioner Kaiser at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Dredge, Ditty, Anderson, Zender, Voelker and Kaiser. Me~bers Absent: None. Commissioner Featherstone arrived at 7:35 p.m. Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Planning Intern Robertson Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or MINUTES corrections to the minutes of the meeting of October ~23, 1989. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as presented. Harmening indicated that Advanced Homes of Hastings has requested approval of a final plat called Riverwood Townhomes First Addition as well as site plan approval for 8 townhome units. Last summer and fall Advanced Homes of Hastings had received preliminary/ final plat approval for a single family townhouse project called Riverwood 4th Addition. This plat was approved with 22 single family homes and 8 townhomes. SITE PLAN/FINAL PLAT-RIVERWOOD TOWNHOME 1ST ADDITION ADVANCED HOMES OF HASTINGS Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission a variety of issues relating to the project. After the discussion was finished a motion was made by Commissioner Zender and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the site plan and final plat subject to the following conditions: A. That the deciduous shade trees be increased in size from 1 1/4" to a minimum of 2". B. As noted by the city Fire Marshall, future construction on the subject property and in the Riverwood area cannot run electrical service for the construction site across roadways. That the applicant shall provide the City of Hastings with copies of the covenants and bylaws for the townhouse development. 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 an amount equal to 125% of the cost of the site improvements remaining to be completed. That the developer complete the remaining required improvements related to Riverwood 4th Addition this year including the sidewalks and bituminous trail. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Robertson indicated that Lawrence Construction was requesting site plan approval for the construction of two 12 unit condominiums on Lyn Way. These buildings would be located just north of a 24 unit condominium that was constructed two years ago. In the fall of 1985 the city had approved a concept plan for the area which called for the construction of a 30 unit condominium on the site. The applicant proposed to modify this plan by reducing the density and constructing two 12 unit structures. SITE PLAN-TWO 12 UNIT CONDO MINIUMS-880 LYN WAY-LAWRENCE CONSTRUCTION Robertson discussed with the Planning Commission a variety of issues including the recommendation of the Engineering and Fire Departments that watermains on the site should be looped and tied in with the existing watermain to the south. The parking lot and driveway areas should be bounded by concrete curb and gutter and that the applicant and staff and Waste Management should meet to discuss recycling. After the discussion was finished a motion was made by Commissioner Ditty and seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the site plan subject to the following conditions: The Engineering and Fire Departments indicate that the watermain on the site should be tied in with an existing watermain to the south, with the goal of eventually continuing the water line north to the South Frontage Road thereby creating a loop within the entire project. This would provide higher water pressure, better water quality, and improve fire protection capabilities. The applicant should submit a revised utility plan for city approval which illustrates the aforementioned change. B. The parking lot and drive areas are to be bounded by concrete curb and gutter. Ce The proposed structures and accessory items such as the parking 10t landscaping, etc., shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of any of the buildings, 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's zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). Building plans shall meet fire and building codes. Consideration should be given to sprinkling the buildings. E. That the applicant meet with City Staff and Waste Management to discuss arrangements for recycling. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that Mr. Edward Robinson is proposing the construction of a 13,688 sq.ft, retail/office building on the east side of Vermillion Street directly south of Taco Johns and north of Hardees. The proposed site extends from Vermillion St. to Sibley St. Mr. Robinson has made an application to the city for approval of a rezoning/site plan and parking variance. At this time the Planning Commission is only being requested to order a public hearing on the rezoning. No other action is required of the Planning Commission other than to provide comments on the proposal. Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission a variety of issues related to the project, the site plan and the parking variance. There were questions from Commissioners Kaiser, Voelker and Dredge to Mr. Edward Robinson about various aspects of his plan. Commissioner Voelker asked Harmening to seek Engineering opinions of the effect of the office/retail building on Sibley Street particularly with regard to access,road capacity and through traffic. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING-SITEPLAN VARIANCE/REZONING R-3 TO C-3RETAIL /OFFICE BUILDING, 1225 VERMILLION ST.-ED ROBINSON After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Ditty, seconded by Commissioner Zender to order a public hearing for the Commissions 11/27/89 meeting at 7:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that Mike Gegan, two buildings at 205 & 211 E. 3rd Street is requesting approval of a minor subdivision to divide into two pieces a parcel of property upon which two existing buildings are located. The property in question is located just east of the intersection of 3rd St. & Sibley Street. The property contains two apartments in one building and a pool hall in the other building and is located in a C-3 zone. The proposed parcels of property meet the minimum size standards of a C-3 zone. Harmening discussed several issues with the Planning Commission related to this project particularly the need for separate sewer and water services and the fact that both buildings appear to encroach approximately one foot into the Third Street right of way. This would require the applicant to initiate a street vacation proceding to clear up this encroachment. There being no discussion there was a motion by Commissioner Dredge, seconded by Commissioner Voelker to order a public hearing for the Planning Commission meeting of November 27, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. the owner of ORDER PUBLIC HEARING--MINOR SUBDIVISION - 205 & 211 E.3RD ST.-MIKE GEGAN Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that there was an application for a minor subdivision to resolve the encroachment of a garage of one property located at 1810 Eddy St. upon the property just to the north of 1802 Eddy St. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING-MINOR SUBDIVISION - 1802 EDDY ST. There being no discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to order a public hearing on the matter for the Planning Commission meeting of November 27, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7, Nayes, 0. Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission the fact that the regular date for the second Planning Commission meeting in December falls on Christmas Day. Since no one wanted to have the meeting on Christmas Day there was considerable discussion of an alternative date. Several members of the Planning Commission felt that there was a possibility that a second Planning Commission meeting in December would not be needed. They agreed to examine this matter again at the first scheduled meeting in December on Monday, December llth. A motion was made by Commissioner Voelker and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to hold the second SCHEDULING OF DECEMBER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING needed, on Tuesday, December 26th. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. Harmening updated the Planning Commission about recent actions taken by the City Council. The Planning Commission agreed to interview candidates for vacant Planning Commission seats on December 11, 1989. There being no further business a motion was made by Commissioner Dredge, seconded by Commissioner Voelker to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0. 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