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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/89A ra~gular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission ',?as cai led to order by Chairman (aiser at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners ~(rook, Dredge, i(aiser, Featherseon?,, Anderson, Veal ka r Members Absent: C~mnissioners Ditty and Folch Staff Present: Planning Director ',!ar~sning Commissioner ~(aiser called for additions or corr~tions to the minutes of September 1~, 1989. C~nmissioner Featherstone indica-~ed that the second paragraph on the third page of the minutes should be a~and~d to read as follows: M IHUTr:S :~Commissioner Feath~,~rston.~. stated tha~ the ','Iai Mart plans do not il lustrate future consideration for five and a 10 year recycling plans and the need to separate waste. Mr. Featherstone said that he felm that all developers should take these future needs into consideration and should be planned as a part of the dev,~,~lopr~nt and the developer is fore',,~arned." A laotion ~,,~as mad,a by O~nmissioner Featherston?, seconded by Ca~nmissioner Dredge to approve the minutes as amended. Upon vo~e t~en, Ayes, 5; Hayes, O. Chairman :(aiser started the discussion on this matter by outlining to the audience the roll of the Planning Ccmmission in revi~,wing development plans. After this discussion O,~airman ':(aiser reopened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Planning Dir~tor 'Harmening explained to the Planning O~nmission and audience that the developer had not yet able to susmit all of the necessary information required to al Io'~'~ approval of the preliminary plat. As a result~ staff is rec~'nmending that the Planning C~amission table the matter and continue the public hearing until the next meeting of the Planning O~ission. Harmening further indicated to the Planning O~nmission and the audience that it may be appropriate to withhold c~nments from the Planning Oonmission and audience at this time and instead al Io~v the Planning Co,~mission and the audience to fully speak to the proposed plat at the time the plat was submitted in its entirety. The Planning Oommission and the audience general ly agreed with !~r. Harmenin?s assessment of the situation. O0 NT I hi UE PU 3L I C H E A71 ',l G PRELIM I ~A,~Y PLAT/ DCVELOP:,~NT PLAII A :,IE :.ID! !E '.~,~T -TW I '~1 GABLES ADDITiO'I-M.A. TEA:71 IG After discussion a motion ~as made by O~amissioner Voelker, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to table the matter and con~inue the public hearing until 7:30 p.m. on October g, 1939. Upon vote taNen, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O. ) i rector Harmon i n ka0i'tn a5 I~1~ (n~?to of ~01umbus, have ~,'~ade appl ice'rich for the r ;zoning of ?heir proper-~y iocatod and T.H. ,Gl north of the shopping c~,nTer site. in ~his cas~a, the ](nights of Columbus the site zoned 0-2. The ](nights of Columbus propose Tha~ the aas~erly portion of the site be zoned 0-4. Harmaning discussed matters relating to adjacent zoning, past history, Comprehensive Plan issues and the r~sluest made by the property o:¢m~'r. !tar,~ning indicated that it appeared tho rezoning ',~as previously withheld on the subject Broperty last year as questions r,-~nained about whether the ~ity should al Iow an impound lot to locate permanently at its current location ~,lhich, in This case, is on the east~;rly half of the K.C. Hall property. Har~ening indicated that based on discussions which have taken place durin,~ Tho past year, it does not appear to be the intent of the City Council $o amend the zoning ordinance to al Iow ih~pound lots in ccm~rcial zones and on the subject property. Harmening indicated the current impound lot is located on the property 0reposed to be zoned C-4. Even if the property were rezonad ~ommercial, Harmening indicated that the impound lot would still be non conforming and il legal as it is now within an underlying Ag zone. Chairman ',(aiser opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. There being no c~nments from the audience, Chairman 'Xaiser closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Co%'nissioner Voelker asked John ',aces, representing the ~(.C. Hal I, whether they '¢~ere planning on vacating the pr~mises and scl ling it for other purposes. !',lr. Hoes indicated that they planned on selling the easterly four acres of the property. ?Ir. Hoes further indicated that 1600 Building Corp. intended on continuing to use the property for Knights of Columbus purposes. After further discussion a motion ~as made by Commission,st Featherstone, seconded by Canmissioner i(rook to recommend approval of the rezoning with the understanding given to the City Council that the site is not considered appropriate for an impound lot. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Har:sening indicated that on 9/5/7,9 the City Council approved a special use ~rmit and site plan, subject to a number of conditions, for the ?lestview Auto f~all proposed to be located at the corner of Pleasant Drive and T.H. 55. Harmening explained to the Com,,aission the details of the previous proposal made by IBI. Harmening further indicated That iBI was n~,'~ seeking approw~l of a revised site plan for a car ,-lash and auto repair business on the same lot. ilar~ening indicated that the siha had been relocat?d to the far east sidr.? of the lot, adjacx;nt to Norwest Bani<. Har~ening indicated that the applicant had inforr~,d ~+ha city th,st ¢he proposed car wash tenant was a ~'Super i'!ashr~. Har:~ning indica$,~d that h4; had just learned tha~ the car wash now propesed to be a ""lender ~Iash~'. i-lar;aening discussed matters pertaining ~o zoning, parking, setbacl(s/futur? subdivision, landscaping, signage, lighting, outside storage, engineering issue;s, fire and building cod(,s and building appearanc~,. REVISED SITE PLAH- OAR ?IAS'.4/ALff3 7?AliT- SO. FRO;'~TAGE ROA3- 1.3.1., I ~,IC. ~.r. ~rooks Su~nson~ r'?~)rc~senl-ing I~l, Inc., antl ~Sob In this case, 'Ir. Si,ronson and :Ir. Clements indicar,~d that the site plan for the Super Wash would '.'~ork for the ',lender ',/ssh with the exception of the n,-aed to axt~md tho building 20 feet fur'fh::}r f,s ff~} south in th'.~ location of the aut~afic wash bay. The Planning Co:naisslon si)ant considerable tires discussing tn? appearance of the structure,~. ~r. Swanson and Clements indicated that tiaa building itself would consist of a decorative concret,?, block similar to the Uestview 51ail. The top of the building ;vas proposed to be capped with an aluminum fascia to be blue in color. The Planning Ccmmission expressed concerns about th~. color scheme proposed for the fascia. After considerabl~,~ discussion, i~r. Cle'~nts indicated that they would be willing to change the color from blue to gray to match th; existing ',lestview t~Ial I aree. Afte, r conside, rable discussion a motion was made by Canmissionar Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to rec~n~and approval of the sit,s plan subject to the fei lowing conditions: A. All signage on fha site shall r~et City Code requirermmts. Sign permits must be r:~eived prior to sign erection. 3. Thai' the businesses adhere to the conditions of the special use permit as adopted by the City Council on Sept,maber 5, 1939. C. That all uses on the subject property shal I be conducted in co',npliance ?~ith the City Code. 0. That the lighting proposed for the site not be obtrusive to adjacent property owners or shine on adjacent street right of way. That the necessary permits be received fr~-n ~]nDot regarding tiaa sterna water disposal on the northwest corner rat the site. Furthermore, the applicant shall provide the necessary valves at 'the hydrant and six inch stub. Approval is subject ko the applicant and future business owners conplying with the itUFC, ilFC and local ordinances for repair and s~rvice ~arage as ',,~el I as compliance with the building code. The proposed structures and accessory items such ,as the parking lot, landscaping, etc. shal I be completed pursuant to the approwad site plan. Upon r~uest 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 i-hr site plan r ~vie.,,' provisions of the Clty~s Zoning Ordinance (Section ',d. %ll disturbei areas not covered by buildings or parkinfl areas should be sodded. I. The alumin~'n fascia and trim on the top portico of Th,~ s!ructure snail b,.~ ~r~y i-o ;]aYch i'he 'tostvi,'-~w flail and the ol'hc~ nroposad s~ructures on the 'Harmanin~ sTaTed that ;lorgaard ?, ~uci~er Properi-ies war= requesting approval o~ a dew~lo~nenf proposed 're accomodaf~ an express lube business. The ~if~ is located aF fha junction of T.H. 316 & T.H. G1 on the seine property as Beckc, r Oldsmobile Dodg~ business. S I TE mLAH-~OSSiTO&3S Et(PRESS LU~E-T.H. 316 & T.H. 61 -NORGA,~'TD 7. BEOIEP, PROPERTI ES Harlmaning discussed numerous issues ~ith the Planning Commission including zoning, history of -the site, signage, parking, building maferials, building/fire code, utilities and drainage, landscaping, lighting and traffic circulation. Dave Horgaard, representing the applicant, indicated that the conditions for approval ~vere acceptable with the exception of a change he would reg uest on the landscaping plan. In this case, Mr. Norgaard indicated that they would like the island area located directly west of the building to be planted with shrubbery. The three trees proposed for this island would than be relocated to the northerly portion o~ the site. The Planning Ccmmission appeared to be ~nerally in agre~m~ent with this proposal. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Drad~, seconded by Commissioner Krook to recom~nd approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: All signage on the property shall m~et CiTy Code require'~ants. Also, sign per,nits shall be obtained prior to erection of the signs. Automobile sales are not allowed to take place in the 1~ parking stalls directly east of the express lube building or in the area indicated as "future parking" on the west side of the site. The building and use shall comply with all city codes including the building code and the 1982 MUFC, 1981NFC and all other local ordinances pertaining to service stations and waste oil disposal. The applicant shall provide the city staff ~ith a plan for disposing of the waste oil. The opening in the curb on the west side of the site near the mouth of the exit drive fr~m the lube shop is to be closed ~ith storm water to drain to an adjacent catch basin. The site plan shall be r~ised to illustrate shrubbery in the island area directly to the vest of the building. The three trees originally proposed for this area shall be relocated along the north property line. The applicant shall provide a revised plan for city staff approval. A "Do Not Enter" sign or "Exit Only~' sign is to be placed at the outlet of the exit drive. parking lot, I~ndscaping, ,':tc. shall d('. complah~d pursuant' to the approved site plan. Upon rr,mlues~ for occupancy of building all uncoflpleted it~xns confain,-~d ~,~ithin the site plan shall be addressed gursua~t to the escrow r,squir~menms contained in th} site, plan review provisions of the city zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0. Harmening indicated that Wonder !'Iash, Inc. was r~luesting site plan approval for a car wash proposed to be located at 2401 Vermillion St. Thc property is located on the east side of Vermillion Street directly north of the Super 3 !,lotel and dirc~:::tly south of the Champion Auto Store· SITE PLAH- CAR I. IASH 2401 '~i?!lLLlOrI ST. WONDER '.'/ASH, I!,IC. Harr~ning indicated that the car wash was proposed to have one automatic bay and four self serve bays. Harr~ning discussed a number of issues with the Planning Commission including zoning, utilities, grading and drainage, access/circulation issues, parking, outside ,accessory items, lighting, dumpster screening, landscaping, building appearance, signage, setback provisions. '.?i I lis Olson, representing the Super 8 Motel, expressed concerns for lighting on the building as well as noise associateM with the car wash. In particular, Mr. 01son ?las cono-~rned ,about the noise the automatic car ',,lash and related dryer would make. Dob Clements, repr,~;senfing ','/order Wash, did not feel their ;,~ould be a problem. ?,Ir. Cle~,~nts further indicated there would be no equipment/fans on top of the building. Mr. Cler~ents also indicated that the hours of the car ',,/ash would be from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Planning C~nmission addressed with Hr. Clements a number of issues including possible revisions to the landscaping plan such that a greater buffer may be provided bet,,~en the car ¥¢ash and the Super 8 Motel. After discussion a ,,motion was made by Commissioner Krook, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: The applicant shall receive the necessary permits from [;nDot regarding utility extensions and curb cut closings and relocations. Tho applicant shall provide 'the city with a letter from tiaa property owner to the north acknowledging that during certain heavy rainfall events, storm water runoff from the Wonder lash site ',~il I run onto the property to the north· If necessary, a document shall be recorded agalns'r the applicable properties outlining the drainage issues. requirements. Sign per:ai~s shel I be r,~::elv?d prior Po sign .~, ' = ,~ f o I Iew s t 4, The landsoaping plan shMI be r,.vl.~,d as shall be replaced ',,Hth a planting bad to insure vlsib'lity af the intersection of the driveway and the street. The mountain ash on the site shal I have a minimum diar~ter size of 2 1/2 inches. C. The ,'nulch in the island on th,? north side of th,a car wash shall be replaced with decorative rock. The three blue spruce trees proposed for the southwest corner of the lot shall be relocated to fha rear of the lot in a manner which will provide a buffer betwean the car wash and the adjacent ,motel. Three ash trees with a minimum diameter of 2 1/2 inches shall be located at the southw,ast corner of the siYe to replace 'the spruce trees. The applicant shall provide a revised plan for city staff approval. ','¢onder "lash and the property owner to the north shall provide th~,~ city with a joint access agre,~ment to take into consideration fha joint access to the site. If necessary, the city should be a party to the agreement. The l~Ionder ';lash structure and accessory items such as the parking lot, landscaping, etc. shall be completed pursuant to the approved sits plan. Upen requas-~ for occuixancy of the building, all uncomplet,xl iYe~s contained within ~he site plan shall be addressed pursuant to the escrow requirements contained in th~; site plan review provision of the city's zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). !Jpon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, O. Planning Diroctor Harmening read to the Planning Cc~mission a letter fr~n Kathleen Krook indicating her resignation fram the Planning Ooamission. The Planning C~'nmission expressed fhzdr regret.~ that Oonmissioner '.(rook was leaving the gTnmission and wished her luck in the future. r OlldER 3iJSI HESS/!JP")ATES There being no further business a motion was made by gemrnissioner r,,dg*,, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O.