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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/89 HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order b~ Chairman Kaiser at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Dredge, Ditty, Featherstone, Anderson, Zender, Voelker and Kaiser. Commissioner Folch arrived at 7:33 p.m. Staff members present: Planning Director Harmening, Planning Intern Robertson Commissioner Kaiser called for additions or corrections MINUTES to the minutes of the meeting of October 9, 1989. There being no additions or corrections the minutes were approved as presented. Harmening indicated that there was an application from Commercial Asphalt for the city to renew a special use permit for the operation of a temporary asphalt plant in the Barton pit located at East 10th St. or County State Aid Highway 54. The city Council had approved the original special use permit on 6/19/1989 subject to a n~mber of conditions. Upon reviewing the current application and background information from the original application the two appeared to be essentially the same. Since Commercial Asphalt did not utilize their asphalt plant this summer they are requesting that the permit be renewed so that they can begin preparing the plant for operation to begin next May 1st. Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission a variety of issues relating to the project including the location and operating hours, the estimated amount of vehicle trips per day, the fact that the company had posted a performance bond, the spill containment system, the fact that the site was located in the flood plain and subject to flood plain regulations and screening. Commissioner Kaiser opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. There were no comments from the audience and the public hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. Dick Peterson of the Commercial Asphalt Company was at the meeting to answer questions from the Commission members. Mr. Peterson spoke to the various issues of operating hours, problem truck drivers, and described the spill containment system. After the discussion was finished a motion was made by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the special use permit subject to the following conditions: PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT- COMMERCIAL ASPHALT A. Expiration of the permit shall be 12/31/90. B. All PCA requirements shall be met and all permits received prior to the operation of the plant. The site must be watered as necessary to control dust. Prior to commencing operation of the plant, the applicant shall provide the city with the necessary insurance certificates and a performance bond in the amount of $25,000.00. The site of the temporary asphalt plant shall be at an elevation of not less than 694. This requirement includes that the bottom of the spill basin shall also be at an elevation of not less than 694. The aggregate stockpile shall be maintained as shown on the site plan for screening purposes. Also, it is strongly encouraged that the stockpile be wrapped around the front of the site as much as possible in order to provide effective screening. That all requirements of city code pertaining to temporary asphalt plants be attached as conditions for permit approval and be adhered to by the applicant. The applicant shall file with the local fire authority a material safety data sheet for a flammable co~bustible liquid storage permit. I. That the conditions for approval be strictly enforced. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, Voelker. Harmening indicated that IBI, preliminary/final plat for Westview Shopping Center 3rd Addition. This plat proposes to replat Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Westview Shopping Center 2nd Addition. What the plat proposes is to add 20 additional feet to the Norwest 10t and subdivide the remaining lot to the west into three parts. One lot would serve a car wash, the second lot would serve the auto repair business with the third lot to be vacant to allow for future development. Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission a variety of issues pertaining to this project including setbacks and lot size requirements, the street access requirements and a letter from MnDot which gave their approval to the plat subject to certain conditions. Inc. is requesting approval of a PUBLIC HEARING- PRELIMINARY/ FINAL PLAT- WESTVIEW SHOPPING CENTER 3RD ADDITION I.B.I., INC. ~_.airman Kaiser opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. There were no comments from the audience and the public hearing was closed at 7:54 p.m. There was a question addressed to Harmening by Commissioner Voelker about the size of the access drive. Commissioner Voelker also stated that she had only heard negative comments about the project. When discussion was finished there was a motion by Commissioner Folch which was seconded by Commissioner Dredge to recommend approval of the preliminary/ final plat subject to the following conditions: That a joint parking and access agreement be prepared and submitted to the city for review regarding the development of proposed Lots 2 and 3. This agreement shall be recorded against these lots. Furthermore, the city shall be a party to this agreement if deemed appropriate. Necessary easements shall be prepared and recorded against Lots 2 and 3 to take into consideration the utility crossings over these lots to serve the individual buildings on Lots 2 and 3. Approval is subject to anticipated comments from MnDot. ~n vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, Voelker. Harmening stated that Kimmen and Bodish have requested approval of a special use permit to allow them to undertake an autobody repair business at 1630 Vermillion Street. The property in question is located at the northwest corner of 17th & Vermillion Street and is in a C-3 zone. Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission a variety of issues related to the project including whether the proposed use was permitted in a C-3 zone and if permitted whether the use meets the criteria for the granting of a special use permit. Also discussed were adjacent land uses and their zoning, the details of the proposed use, comments from city staff on the proposals meeting of building and fire codes and the provisions for approving special use permits with particular attention paid to whether the structure would be compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the surrounding area. Commissioner Kaiser opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. There were no comments from the audience and the public hearing was closed at 8:02 p.m. There was considerable discussion between the Planning ~ ~mission and applicant. Among the items discussed 'e the degree and difference in the scale of the old use a,,d the proposed new use, concern over noise, paint smells and additives in paints, questions over the type of equipment which would be used to filter out dust and whether they could meet all the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency PUBLIC HEARING- SPECIAL USE PERMIT-AUTO BODY REPAIR-KIMMEN/ BODISH, 1630 VERMILLION ST. specifications. There were also descriptions by Harmening of the fact that a special use permit runs with the land and not with the particular owner. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Folch to recommend approval of the special use permit subject to the following conditions: ae That the outside storage of automotive parts is prohibited. All new and used auto parts must be stored within the structure. b. No unlicensed, unregistered, inoperable or damaged vehicles shall be stored outside over night. c. Ail work to be performed on motor vehicles shall be conducted inside the building. d. The entire site will be kept neat and free of refuse at all times. e. Any outside garbage dumpsters shall be properly screened on all four sides with an opaque type screening. f. Ail uses on the subject property shall be conducted in compliance with City Code. The applicant shall submit sign plans to city staff for review and approval and shall receive necessary sign permits prior to erecting signs. h. There shall be no outside storage or sales of new or used auto parts, vehicles, or any minor or major auto related components. i. The proposed use shall meet all applicable building and fire' codes. All uses on the subject property shall be conducted in compliance with city Code. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, Dredge, Kaiser, Voelker. Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission the interview process for new members to be added to the Commission. After some discussion all agreed to wait a month before interviewing new candidates for the Planning Commission. Peter Folchs resignation letter was read. A motion to accept the resignation was made and was approved unanimously by voice vote. Harmening updated the Planning Commission about recent actions taken by the City Council. Commissioners Andersen and Dredge were selected as new Co-Vice Chairs. There being no further business a motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS PETER FOLCH - RESIGNATION UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT