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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/89July 24, 198-3 The regular meating of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order by ~adame Chair Kaiser at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Madame Chair Kaiser, Commissioners Krook, Folch, Featherstone, Anderson and Voelker. Members Absent: Ditty, Dredge, Zender Staff Present: Planning Oirector Harmening, Planning Intern Pl ummer and City Engineer Tom Montgomery Madame Chair Kaiser called for additions or corrections to the minutes of July t0, 1989. Hearing none, she declared the minutes approved as presented. Director Harmening commenced the meeting by explaining to the Planning Commission and audience that Delta Realty has made application for approval of a preliminary plat and a master plan for the County Crossroads Center. PUBLIC HEARING- PRELIMINARY PLAT/MASTE~ PLAN-COUNTY CROSSROADS ~DITION-DELTA REALTY Director Harmening articulated to the Planning Commission and audience that from a procedural perspective, and due to the large size of the overall development site, it would be best for the Planning Commission and City Council to review and act on only the overall Master Plan and the preliminary plat, subject to whatever conditions may be appropriate. He said that in the future, the developer would be submitting detailed site plans for city approval as each phase of the project is proposed. Director Harmening conveyed that the County Crossroads Addition is located in an area zoned C-4, Regional Shopping Center and that the proposed development site appears to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Director Harmening explained that in regard to traffic, the city has retained the services of Benshoof & Associates, to assist in the review of the County Crossroads development. He said three traffic studies pertaining to the subject area have been completed and that he felt these studies, along with the assistance of Benshoof and Associates have been invaluable in making this project work from a traffic perspective. Director Harmening said that Mitch Wonson, representing Benshoof, was in attendance, and that it would be appropriate to refer any questions pertaining to traffic to Mr. Wonson. Harmening outlined in great detail numerous issues pertaining to the project including matters pertaining to phasing, street and other infrastructures improvements, utilities and grading, traffic issues, easements, sidewalks, platting issues, parking, signage, park dedication, lighting, MnDot review, improvements to existing structures, the proposed appearance of the mall, landscaping and bermlng. At fhls lima, f~aciame Chair (a~ser openedl the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Hurray Kornberg, the developer, said that he wanted to commend Tom Harmening and the city staff for doing such a good job and being so cooperative throughout the entire planning process. Mr. Kornberg illustrated a perspective drawing of what the development site may look like. The drawing illustrated extensive landscaping and a fully developed site. Hr. Kornberg explained that the first phase would include a Wal Hart and two outlots, and that the second phase would include the balance of the shopping center. He said that the tenants of the second phase are unknown but he speculates that it could include a grocery store and drug store. Mr. Kornberg said that the third phase would include expansion to the Wal ~art. Mr. Kornberg returned to the subject of building design and referred to the elevation drawings which illustrate numerous architectural elements to break up the long and large facade. Mr. Kornberg said that he agreed on almost every point that Tom Harmening made in his presentations and didn't have any problems with the recommendations except for one or two. Mr. Kornberg said that he differs with staff in the respect that he favors the present truck access to the rear of the site off of TH61. He said he was in opposition to the staff:s recommendation to bring trucks through the parking lot to the rear of the site. ?~r. Kornberg also said that the Tiffany Drive access assessments should be equally divided between other benefitting properties. He said he was not in opposition to the Tiffany Drive access per se, just in equitable assessments. Earl Foster of 3375 Red l~ing Blvd. said that he has been living at 3375 Red Wing Blvd. for 20 years. He said that traffic along TH316 has been getting worse and that the road is too narrow, and is hazardous to anyone trying to access it from their home. He said that the new development site will add to the problems on TH316. He said that perhaps it would be beneficial to relieving traffic on TH316 to turn Highway 61 into a four lane road. He said that TH316 needs relief not more pressure. There being no further comments from the audience the public hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m. Commissioner Voelker asked how Wal Mart will be serviced. Tom Harmening said that Wal Mart will receive access from 33rd St. and that the trucks will be loading on the east side of the Wal Mart building. Commissioner Krook asked when Wal Mart would be built? ~urray i(ornberg responded that contingent upon Planning Commission and City Council approval, Wal ~.lart could conceivably open during the Spring of 1990. He said that it could not be determined when the second phase would be constructed, because construction of phase two is contingent upon the attainment of tenants. ~adame Chair Kaiser asked the city's Traffic Consultant, Mitch Wonson, about safety problems along TH316. ~r. Wonson explained that the State plans to upgrade TH316, but that the time of upgrading has not been determined. He said that the road needs to be improved. Commissioner Voelker asked about safety along TH61. Mr. ~onson said that there are no proposed improvements to TH61. Commissioner Voelker asked the city's Traffic Consultant about the developer's proposed access from Highway 61. ~lr. !~onson said that the access is not acceptable for a variety of reasons. ~adame Chair Kaiser asked if there would be circulation problems in the rear of the development site and also asked if parking would be allowed in the rear. tlr. l~onson said that the two-way traffic would be sufficient for traffic circulation to the rear of the shopping center and said it would be wise to make the rear area a fire lane in order to prohibit parking. Commissioner Anderson said that she was concerned about the scored concrete block which is to be utilized as building materials for the site. John Ruggieri, an architect representing the developer,said that the building would be attractive and that the scored concrete block would be broken up by glazed block, awnings and architectural peaks. He said that the sides and rear would be constructed out of concrete block. Commissioner Anderson said that the site plan illustrates larger trees than what will be planted. Mr. Ruggieri said that the landscape plan illustrates how the development site will look in 10 to 15 years. Commissioner Featherstone asked how long a lease Wal Mart has. Mr. f(ornberg responded by saying that the lease with $~al Mart is 50 years. Commissioner Featherstone asked if the developer had any objections to setting a specific date in order to submit a new Haster Plan which would be in compliance with staff's recommendations. !,~r. Har,~ening said that a specific date is not needed because the Planning Commlssion and ~y ~ouncl~ ~11 main~ai~ co~ro~ O~r the development site. Mr. Kornberg said that he has four minor problems with the staffs recommendations: the first one is in regard to landscaping in front of ~,Val-l',~art. He said that plantings do not survive very well in high traffic areas such as those located in front of the proposed businesses. In regard to lighting, he said the development needs to be well lit because during the night time, young kids tend to conglomerate in parking lots. Mr. Kornberg expressed concern about staffs recommendation to provide sidewalks along the primary entrance south of 33rd St. ~tr. Kornberg also expressed concern in regard to the 32 foot easement which would provide access to the K.C. Property. He said that the developer has already contributed a significant amount of land to the city. ~Ar. Earl Foster, of 3375 Red Wing Blvd., asked if there would be driving shoulders on TH3167 Tom ~ontgomery, the City Engineer, said that there would be no shoulders along TH316. Commissioner Featherstone asked if the proposed trash enclosures would provide enough room for recycling materials in the future. Tom Harmening suggested that constructing a garbage enclosure that is large enough for recycling materials is a good idea. A motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Voelker to approve the Master Plan dated 7/6/89 and sheet one of the preliminary plat dated 7/13/89, subject to the following conditions and understandings: The Master Plan is approved as an overall guide to the future development in the County Crossroads Center. Future development proposals and site plans for the County Crossroads area shall be consistent with the Master Plan approved by the city. It is to be understood that detailed site plans for each phase of the shopping center and adjoining outlots must be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for approval. These site plans shall contain all elements required by city code. At the time of final site plan submittal the city reserves the right to make modifications, deletions and/or additions for such items which include, but are not limited to, access drives, sidewalks, landscaping, grading, drainage and utilities, lighting, berming, signage, trash screening, etc. All site plans shall be in conformance with code requirements. That the recommendations and comments outlined by Benshoof and Associates in a memo to the City dated 7/19/89 are adopted by reference. Based on this memo, revisions which are to be made to the MasTer Plan and preliminary plat and other procedural items include but are not limited to: ¸4. Th,~ 'las-,-~r Plan shal I b~ revi,.;ad to ';iiminat~ tn~) co;m~ction to Trunk Highway 61 over tho bo',,~ling al lay driveway and ti~::t~ ~his revision account for circulation around tho center, ¥¢hich would involve a 30 fool' drlw~ bek',~,een the main par!~ing lot and futur;.' connection to the ,~ublic road',,zay southwest of tho site, lacessary revisions fo th.~ preliminary pla? shall be made to i llus'trate this change as The Tiffany Drive access 'to the shopping center be part of the i]aster Plan at this time, although iT be constructed as a part of phase one. incorporated as is not expected to The design of the improvements on Trunk Ilighway 313, as related to this project, must be coordinated with t~nDot end account for improvenents at the 31st Street intersection ~itn Trun',~ Highway 313. The access framework shown on the ~aster Plan for access to the development will be used as a guid?, as specific site plans are proposed. Internal elements of site plans for develoFaent of the outlets will b,~ carefully reviewed to insure that on site circulation patterns do not negatively impact traffic o~erations at the access points. Pursuant to the Traffic Frame~ork Plan for this area, access to Outlet C shall only be made from 33rd St. The )~aster Plan should be revised to illustrate this change. That the necessary changes to th,:~ Hast:ar Plan be ;nade and submitted to the city for approval prior to approval of the final plat and/or the site plan for phase one. It is to drainage ~ork and the city approval be understood ~hat the plans for utilities, grading and for the overall project require modification and ,additional that these revised plans must be submitted and approved by prior to the final plat being approved and/or prior to the of the site plan for phase one. Outlot 3 shall be platted to!?e, ther witi~ 'the Papa Sharritos property. Approval is subject to final resolution of park dedication matters as related 'to a cash dedication in lieu of land dedication. This matter is to be resolved prior 'to final plat approval. Approval is subject to final resolution of the assess:~:nt area and procasa for the follo/~ing improvements: i~nprovements at the intersection of Trunl< ]~igh¥~ay 31:5 and 33rd Street including an anticipated futura ste~ I tna futura installation of a stop light at Truni.~ llighway 51 & 33rd Street. futur,: inprovc,a~e:¥rs of Tiff-~n'/ Oriv.~ and ?h~ inT~rS~?¢tion improvements at Tlff~ny Driw~. and Trunk Highway 31S. ~,. hnprovem~?nts fo 33rd St. Due to uncertainties and ~a lac',~ of in'~orma?ion regarding fh~ ti~ing, ext~,~nt and type of future davelopmenk on tine adjoining lots and outlets, Lots :3-3, Bl~ck 1 shall be platted as one outlet. In addition, Lot 1, Btocl~ 2 shall be platted as an outlet. These properties would then be replatted at a later date as develop~nt is proposed for these properties. Property along Trunk Highway 61 shall be platted as right of way to resolve the current jogs in the right of way llne along this road· The developer shall dedicate the following easements to th~,~ city: 10 foot uti llty, drainage easen~n? and sidewalk easer'~-;nt ,along both sides of 33rd Street. In addition, the developer shall retain for the city, prior to final plat approval, a 10 foot utility, drainage and sidewalk easement, as n~cessary, in front of the Papa Oharrltos and Toyota of Hastings property. A 1S foot utility, drainage and side/.~ali< easement along the north side of Tiffany Drive from Trunk Highway 315 to the north plat line of 3ari Park. Other utility and drainage easements along lot lines as determined by city staff. Utility and drainage easements shall be provided over th~~, pending basins in the develop~nt. 32 foot public ingress and egress aaaement from 33rd Street to the K.7,. '~tall property in a final location to be determined by the city. The Tiffany Drive right of way in the plat must line up ¥~ith Tiffany Drive right of ',,.,ay alignn~ant in 0ari Park an~ on the east side of T.ll. 315 and meet t'ae design r~uir~nents of the Traffic ?raraewor',~ Plan for 'rh~ area. A joint parking and access agreement shall be prepared by the develo?r for city approval ~o tal~e into consideration the ultimate joint use of fha par!~ing lot and access drives, etc. by other businesses or property owners in the develop~mmt. If appropriate, th:; city shall be,· a party to this agre,~'nent with said agreement ?o be r,?cor~]ed against all applicable prop,arties in the plat. The developc'r shall receive all otlner applicable per'nits for the proj,:~ct fro:n the Poi lution Con?re! A~?ncy, Depart~,~ant of ltealth, HnOot and any o~h?.r local, state or federal agenci~'s. It is understood That fha development- of th~} first phas,:z~ as sho'~n on the ".asr,~r Plan, ',,~ili only alia',,! for Dna access to ti~,~ sl~opming center site. This access ,vould be from 33rd Str~?~t. Any subse~qu~-'.n? phasing or additional d~,~velopments in th~' plat n~ay requir~ additional accass paints to th,-~ sit~ including a possible access to Tiffany griw;. The developer is proposing to plat an 0utl0t (Outl0t 5) in the southwest corner of the plat. This outlot is to be reserved as a corridor for a street which is to extend from the Carl Park plat to Trunk Highway 61 at the intersection of Cannon Street and Trunk Highway 61. At such time the configuration of the street extension has been deter~ined, the developer shall agree to dedicate the necessary right of way within this outlot at no expense. R. Approval of the plat and [~aster Plan is subject to anticipated comments from MnDot. The items and comments outlined in the memo from the City Planner dated 7/19/89 which are not specifically identified as conditions for approval shall be used as a guide in the review of future site plans for the County Crossroads development area. Interceptor sewer charges shall be paid at or before the time of the recording of the final plat. These charges are $150 per lot in the plat. It is understood that developing Lot 1, Block 2 may be difficult due to its size and configuration. Development on this property shall meet code requirements. A development agreement shall be formulated between the developer and the City of Hastings to take into consideration the aforementioned conditions and understandings or conditions and understandings which may be identified at a later date. A motion was then made by Anderson, seconded by Featherstone that the motion be amended to add the following two conditions: 1. That the developer be required to use better quality and more attractive materials on the Wal-Mart store and future mall structure. 2. That Tiffany Drive be platted with a 66' width. Upon vote taken, ayes 3, Nayes 3. h~tion did not pass. A vote was then taken on the original motion. Ayes,6; Nayes, O. Planning Intern Jim Pl ummer conveyed to the Planning Commission and audience that IBI, Inc., Is proposing an auto mall to be located on Lot 1, Block 1 of Westview Shopping Center Second Addition. The auto mall would include a car wash, quick lube shop, a tire shop and a brake and muffler shop. He said the proposed site lies in a C-4, Regional Shopping Center Zone. PUBLIC HEARING-SPECIAl USE PE~41T/SITE PLAN · WESTVIE~ AUTO b~ALL - I.B.I., INC. ~.4r. Plummer articulated that the development site is being reviewed under Sec. 10.07, which addresses the general requirements and performance standards for motor service stations. Nr. Plummer said that the proposed site plan illustrates 46 parking stalls which is sufficient for the site. Furthermore, the car wash provides stacking space for two cars per stall which is deemed appropriate by the Planning staff. ~r. Plummer explained that per City Code 10.01, Subd. 17 the development site is defined as a corner lot because it lies adjacent to three streets. ~r. Plum~msr said that the proposed buildings must be set back 50 fae~ from the property line along South Frontage Read and 30 feet along the three remaining sides. ~lr. Plumn~r said that the proposed development meets all building setback requirements. Hr. Plummer said that the site would be constructed out of two separate building materials. They include:decorative block and broken off block. In regard to landscaping, !~r. Plummer said that the planning staff is recommending boardering the Flowering Crabs that are located adjacent to the south side of the two buildings with Alpine Currant Bushes. The Planning Staff is also recommending a Iow berm along the west side of the site. Mr. Pl ummer conveyed that the Planning Staff had not received any information pertaining to building signs, but added that staff will be reviewing them at a later date. Mr. Ptummer stated that because there Is going to be one way traffic along the rear side of the carwash, there will be a need for signage to avoid confusion and accidents. The site plan illustrates a "do not enter exit only" sign near the south side of the quick lube. Also, the site plan illustrates a large arrow painted on the bituminous surface near the entrance and exit of the car wash and quick lube. Hr. Pl ummer explained that two parking lot lights are to be located on the most southern and northern landscape islands in the parking lot. In addition, lights will be provided on the rear, and sides of the proposed buildings. Mr. Pl ummer said that one of the main concerns of the Planning Staff was how waste from the development site would be handled. Mr. Plummer said that staff would be recommending that no tires, mufflers, brake parts or other related vehicle parts can be stored on the outside of the development's buildings. Hr. Plummet said that the Metro Waste Commission will need to approve the plans for the car wash because it consumes and disgards so much water. ~4r. Plummer conveyed that the Engineering staff has determined that the drainage and utilities are adequate for the development site. Hadame Chair Kaiser opened the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. Brooks Swanson, of IBI, aaid that the Muffler Doctor would be one of the businesses locating in the auto mall and that the three other businesses could not be named as of yet. He also said that the contours of the development site do not lend to berming along the west side. was closed at 9:05 p.m. !qadame Chair Kaiser asked Mr. Swanson where used oil would be stored. ~qr. Swanson said that three underground storage tanks would be integrated on the site. Madame Chair Kaiser asked if there could be more landscaping to the north of the site. Tom Harmening said that the City Engineer recommended against any landscaping to the north of the site because of current utilities that run underground in that location. Commissioner Folch asked if the car wash would be automatic. Brooks Swanson said that it would be a setf-servlce car wash with one automatic drive through. Commissioner Krook asked if all the bays would be the same size. Brooks Swanson said that one of the bays would be oversized. Commissioner Featherstone asked if the trash enclosures are large enough for future recycling practices. Brooks Swanson stated that he would gladly enlarge them for future recycling. Cemmissioner Voelker asked about setbacks. Tom Harmening said that the development site exceeds city code in regard to setbacks. Commissioner Folch stated that an auto-related business would look nice and neat on this site the first couple of years but after that time it would look junky. Brooks Swanson stated that the site would always remain in good condition. Director Harmening stated that the special use permit will give the city power to regulate the operation and keep it looking good. Madame Chair Kaiser asked if the businesses in the auto mall would be allowed to conduct outdoor sales and suggested that the word sales be added to the recommendation regulating outside storage. Commissioner Featherstone stated that he would like to see the berm along the west side of the development site. Commissioner Voelker stated that she was concerned about the added traffic along the South Frontage Road and added that there is no way to tell how much it would generate. Commissioner Folch said he was concerned about an auto mall locating at the proposed location. Commissioner Voalker said she too was concerned and was against the auto mall at the proposed location. A motion was made by Krook, seconded by Featharstone, to recommend approval of the special use permit for the auto mail contingent upon adding the word "sales" to recommendation 2b to read, "There shall be no outside storage or sales of n~ or used auto parts including but not limited to tires, oil drums, mufflers, brake shoes or any minor or major auto related component". Also to require that all State & Federal and local regulations be met on the site regarding the oil storage tanks and contingent upon staff's recommendations: Special Use Permit 1. All new and used auto parts must be stored within the buildin9 structures. There shall be no outside storage of new or used auto parts including but not limited to tires, oil drums, mufflers, brake shoes or any minor or major auto ralated component. 3. There shall be no dead storage of vehicles, whether operable or inoperable, for a period longer than 48 hours. 4. All work to be performed on motor vehciles shall be conducted inside the buildings. 5. The entire site will be kept neat and free of refuse at all times. All uses on the subject property shall be conducted in compliance with the City Code. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nayes, 3. The motion did not pass. The Planning Commission did not formally act on the site plan as it was felt without approving the special use permit, the site plan Issue was an irrelevant point. Also, it was felt that a vote on the site plan would result in a tie vote as well. Director Harmening articulated to the Planning Commission that the Industrial Advisory Board and the City Council have accepted an offer from "Friends of Animal Adoptions, Inc., which is a kennel and anlmal shelter organization, to purchase Lot 4, Block 1, of Hastings Industrial Park No. 2; with an option to buy Lot 3, Block 1.Mr. Harmening explained that the City Council has requested the the necessary zoning changes be commenced to accomodate the location of an animal shelter/kennel on the subject property. PUBLIC HEAR ING-REZONI~ ZONING ANENDMENT FOR / KENNEL/ANIM~ SHELTER THE HASTINGS IN~JSTRI! PARK Director Harmening articulated that currently Lot 4, Block I is zoned I-2, General Industry. He said that this parcel is the only piece of land zoned I-2 in the area and that the surrounding parcels are zoned I-1, Industrial Park. He said that the Planning Staff is suggesting that the Planning Commission recommend approval of rezoning the parcel from I-2 to I-1. glr~cior Harmenin~ ~xolained to the Planning Commission ?hat currently the I-1 zone does not make reference to kennels or animal shelters as either a permitted or a special use. In order for an animal shelter to be allowed in a I-1 zone, a zoning amendment would be necessary. He said the way to introduce this type of land use into the code would be to list it under the special use permit provision of Section 10.19. Then, in another section of the City Code, a full ordinance would be appropriate. Director Harmenlng said that staff has provided the Planning Commission with some examples of kennel/animal shelter ordinances from other cities and that staff would be interested in the Planning Commission's input on the type of ordinance that would be appropriate for Hastings. Madame Chair Kaiser opened the public hearing at 10:00 p.m. Mayor Stoffel explained to the Planning Commission that she had pursued selling Lot 4, Block 1 in the Industrial Park to "Friends of Animal Adoptions, Inc." and that she considers the organization to be a very good one. Mayor Stoffel said that she felt that a board and care facility is needed in Hastings for people who go out of town and don't have anywhere to bring their animals. She said that the members of the organization are all very dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. Mayor Stoffel suggested withdrawing language in Section 10.19 that allows the raising of small animals in fully enclosed structures for research purposes. She said that at the time this ordinance was adopted, it was thought that research on small animals could be beneficial to the well being of humans. She reiterated that she did not think that allowing animal research was appropriate in Hastings anymore. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed at 10:05 p.m. Commissioner Folch made a motion to advise the City Council to rezone Lot 4, Block 1 of Hastings Industrial Park #2 from I-2 General Industry to I-1 Industrial Park. The motion was seconded by Anderson. Upon vote taken Ayes, 6; Nayes, O. Commissioner Folch made a motion to continue the public hearing to the next meeting in regard to adopting an ordinance pertaining to kennels and animal shelters. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kaiser. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; hayes, O. Commissioner Kaiser made a motion to withdraw language in Section 10.19 that allows "facilities constructed for the purposes of raising small animals in fully enclosed structures for research purposes shall be permitted provided the facility is designed to meet applicable health and sanitary standards, that no odor should be desirnable beyond the property line of the site, and that all necessary federal, state and local licensing requirements are met." The motion was seconded by Folch. Upon votes taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O. A motion was made by Commissioner Krook, seconded by Commissioner Featherstone to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O.