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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/89Hastings Planning Commission September 5, 1989 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by Madam Chair Kaiser at 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Madame Chair Kaiser, Commissioners Krook, Dredge, Featherstone, Anderson, Voelker Members Absent: Commissioners Zender and Folch Staff Present: Plannlng Director Harmenlng and Planning Intern Plummer Madame Chair Kaiser called for addltions or corrections to the minutes of August 14, 1989. Hearing none, she declared the minutes approved as presented. MINUTES Planning Dlrector Harmenlng artlculated to the Plannlng Commission that M.A. Fearing & Associates has requested approval of a rezonlng from Ag. to R-3 PRD for approximately 16 acres of land located In the Sleben addition area In south Hastings. Dlrector Harmenlng explalned that the applicant Is currently in the process of preparing a preliminary plat for the proposed development which would contain approxlmately 24 four unit structures and five twin home structures. In addition the project would include a 1.4 acre private park. Director Harmenlng said that the adjacent zoning to the project Is R-3 PRD to the north and east, Agriculture to the west and to the south Is outside the city Ilmlts. Director Harmenlng then gave some background on the adjacent development, Comprehenslve Plan and the future required approvals for the project. He said that staffs recommendation Is to approve the rezonlng of this property from Ag to R-3 PRD. REZONING-AG TO R-3 PRD-TWIN GABLES ADDN. M.A.FEARING & ASSOC. Madame Chair Kaiser opened the public hearing at 4:38 p.m. Rose Cooper, 3270 LeRoy Avenue - She said that she had In her possession two petitions. She said that one of the petitions was from the whole surrounding nelghborhood and that It pertained to opposltlon to the rezonlng of the property known as south of 31st Street and west of LeRoy Avenue. The second petition was from those residents who received letters from the city. This petition was also in opposltlon to the rezoning. Mrs. Cooper said that the reasons that the neighborhood resldents are In opposition to this zonlng had to do with bringing down property values, Increased traffic levels and the ruining of the resldentlal Image of the neighborhood. Ms. Cooper read and presented the petltlons to the Planning Commission. Michael Klels, 550 West 31st Street - He sald he was lead to believe that single family homes would be constructed In the subject area. He said that addltlonal rental units would mean more kids, more traffic and more noise. He also said that the existing apartments owned by Al Sieben are in poor shape. Carol Mueller, 540 W. 31st St, - Said that she was the first person to buy a home in Slebens 2nd Addition. She said that she asked Al Sleben If the subject area would be a single family development or a multi family development. She said that Al Sieben told her that the area would be all single family. She also said that there is a lot of traffic generated from the existing apartment buildings in the area and that teenagers often drink and throw their beer cans In the area. Mike Brown, 655 W. 31st St. - Said that he just moved in two weeks ago and that if he would have known that there was going to be multi family in the area he would not have moved into the area. He said that the other multi family units In the area look like Junk. Drea Hampton, 3125 Lester - Said that 31st Street Is turning Into a raceway and that she's worried about the children In the area. She also said that with more multi units In t~3e area the situation would only get worse. fam I I y Marlene Fearing, 134 So. 3rd St., Stillwater, MN - Ms Fearing distributed two brochures Illustrating the project. She said that It would be a goc~l looking project and would be well kept. She said that she would have a controlling interest and that she would also manage the project. Mike Kleis, 550 W. 31st St. - Sald that he is worried about the land belng rezoned and then the proposed project not golng through. He sald that another project of less quality could easily come In. Joe Nlebur, 3225 Leroy Ave. - Said that he was told one thing about how the land was zoned and now he is being told another thing. Mike Klels, 550 W. 31st St. - Said that other rental areas in the city are tucked away and then asked why this project has to be placed right in the middle of a single family area. Marlene Fearing of 134 So. 3rd St., Stlllwater, MN said that the project is not scmethlng to hide. Ann Mann, 3150 Leroy Ave. - Said that wlth age the project will look bad and that the increased traffic will make it harder for kids to cross the street to the park. Rose Cooper, 3270 Leroy Ave. asked why couldn't the senior housing project go into Carl Park? Also asked if that area ls zoned similar to the subject area. Tom Harmening said that Carl Park and the proposed rezonlng Is the same zone, R-3 PRD. He went on to further explain the meaning of the zone and the entire project. Allen Hampton, 3125 Lester - Said traffic is going to grow and that there is limited access In the neighborhood. Director Harmening showed the Siebens 4th Addltlon concept plan and illustrated how access would be gained In the future. Jim Olson, 3275 Leroy - Said that Al Sieben does not maintain his apartments and also stated that Al Sieben said from the beginning that the subject property would be single family. Madame Chair Kaiser closed the public hearing at 5:12 p.m. Commlssloner Anderson asked how many senior units there would be in the project. Marlene Fearlng said that approximately 80% of the units would be senior and 20% would be other. Commissioner Featherstone asked If the project would require tax increment financing. Harlene Fearing said that she must have tax Increment financing for the project to go through. Commissioner Ditty asked what other zoning options there were for the area. Director Harmenlng said that the area could not be solely single family and comply with the city's Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Dredge sald that since 1982 the Comprehensive Plan has designated this area for medium density houslng. Cemmissloner Ditty said that the Plannlng Commlsslon gets caught in similar situations where developers have told homeowners one thing and the Cemprehenslve Plan says another. Commissioner Dredge stated that many of the Issues that the citizens were brlnglng up must be discussed at the time of preliminary plat approval. Carol Mueller of 540 W. 31st St. said that Al Sleben said that the area would be all single family and asked what a Comprehensive Plan is. Tom Harmenlng explained what a Cemprehenslve Plan Is. Mike Kleis, 550 W. 31st St. stated that the south side of town Is being overburdened wlth multl-famlly housing. Ccmmissioner Voelker asked If the proposed four plexes would be single level. Marlene Fearing sald that they would be one level. Ccmmlssioner Voelker said that we may be gettlng too much multi-family then asked if the treatment plant had the capacity to accomodate all this multi-family housing. Tom Harmening said that the capacity of the sewer plant can accomodate the current multi-family housing and more into the future. Commissioner Featherstone made a motion to table the item. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Dredge mede a motlon to approve the rezoning subject to staffs recommendations. The motlon dled for a lack of a second. Cemmlssloner Featherstone made a motion to reject the rezoning due to the fact that the proposed development would lower property values on adjacent lots. Also, the city has not done a good Job of Insuring a sound phaslng plan In the area. The motion was seconded by Ccmmlssloner Krook. Upon votes taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, Kaiser & Dredge. Planntng Intern Plummer explained to the Plannlng Commlsslon that Ms. Mary Doff lng Is requesting a home occupation perm It for the purpose of conducting piano lessons in the living room of the twln home unit she plans to purchase. He said the twin home is located at 121W. 23rd St, and lies In an R-3 zone, Intern Pl~mer said that staff had two concerns pertalnlng to the home occupation. One concern dealt with parking, and the second concern dealt with noise. HOME OCCUPATION PERqlT PIANO LESSONS 121W. 23RD ST.- MARY DOFFING Intern Plummer said that the planning staff Is recommending approval of the home occupetlon permit subject to the applicant adhering to all the standards to the conduct of home occupatlons. Commlssloner Dredge asked Ms. Doffing how late her lessons would go Into the evening. Ms. Doff lng said that the latest they would go would be 8:00. Commissioner Dredge made a motlon to approve the home occupation permit cautioning Ms. Dofflng to be careful with the parking and subject to Ms. Doffing complylng with all home eccupatlon standards. The motion was seconded by Ditty. Upon vote t~en Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. Director Harmenlng explained to the Planning Ccmmisslon that on 8/21/89; the Hastings City Council was scheduled to approve the second reading of the office zoning district ordinance. He said that due to questions regardlng certain provlslons in the ordlnance,the Council tabled the second reading and requested input from the Plannlng Ccmmlsslon. He said that questions were raised regarding the provlslon In the ordinance which only allows banks with drive-thru facllltles by special-use perm It. OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED STANDARDS Commissioner Krook sald that the reason that banks with drive-thru facilities would be controlled under the special- use permlt would be to control traffic as related to adjacent residential uses. Commissioner Featherstone said that It was wise to control banks with drive-thru facllltles by special-use permit. Commissioner Voelker said that next to residential neighborhoods you have to be concerned about emissions from cars lined up at drive-thru facilities. Commissioner Featherstone said that banks with drive-thru facilities are not a good buffer. Director Harmenlng thanked the Planning Commission for their input and he said that he would articulate their sentiments to the City Council that evening. Director Harmening sald that the Knights of Columbus have made application for the rezonlng of property located between Trunk Highway 316 and Trunk Highway 61. He said that the public hearing should be ordered for the September 25, 1989 meeting at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made to order the public hearing for September 25, 1989 by Commissioner Krook. The motion was seconed by Commissioner Dredge. Upon votes taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, None. Planning Director Harmenlng explained to the Planning Commission that a special meeting is being requested by the developer of County Crossroads Addition for September 18, 1989. The Planning Commission agreed to the meeting and said that It would take place at 4:00 September 18, 1989. Director Harmenlng read a letter of resignation from Commissioner Zender. Commissioner Voelker made a motion to accept Cemmlssloner Zenderst resignation. The motion was seconded by Ditty. Upon votes taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. Commlssloner Dredge made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The motlon was seconded by Commissioner Krook. Upon votes taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZON I NG-K.C.HALL PR OPE RTY UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT