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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/89HASTINGS PLANNING COM~IISSION May 8, 1999 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Chairman Kaiser, Commissioners Ditty, Krook, Folch, Featherstone and Voelker. Members Absent: Commissioners Dredge, Anderson and Zender. Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening and Planning Assistant Jorgensen Chairman Kaiser called for additions or corrections to the minutes of April 24, 1989 and hearing none declared the minutes approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The next agenda item addressed by the Commission was a home occupation permit application by Dan & Jackie Rother currently of 1343 W. 19th St. The Rothers requested a permit to allow them to operate a photography studio at 1505 Brooke Court. The parcel in question is currently undeveloped. The applicants desire approval of the hame occupation permit prior to actual construction of their residence upon the site. This desire stems from the fact that construction of the residence is contingent upon approval of this application. HOME OCCUPATION- PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO DAN & JACKIE ROTHER 1505 BROOKE COURT Assistant Planner Jorgenson detailed the application to the Commission. Present to answer pertinent questions concerning their application were Dan & Jackie Rother. Questions directed to the Rothers were associated with amount and type of vehicle traffic, number of employees' if any, and frequency and times of meetings to be held at the home. Mr. Rother stated no unusual vehicle traffic is associated to the occupation, he employs one person for off site photo sessions, and that sessions within the home have not caused complications in the past. Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Ditty and seconded by Commissioner Krook to approve the application subject to the following conditions: A. That the applicant construct upon the property in question a drive large enough to accomodate three vehicles. B. That the applicant conform to all requirements related to home occupations. C. That the applicant utilize no more living area for the conduct of this occupation than the area delineated in the application; as the area shown is three (3) square feet below the maximum allowable. D. That the applicants part time employee not be allowed to engage in any work related activities within the residence. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, O; Voelker abstained. A motion was made by Commissioner !<rook and seconded by Commissioner Voelker to order a public hearing for the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Nay 22, 1989 to consider the preliminary/final plat and related site plan for a development called Pleasant Valley 4th Addition. The area in question is located along Jefferson Street, southwest of the intersection of Jefferson St. and Pleasant Orive. The area in question is zoned R-3 PRD and the developer desires to construct 3 four unit townhomes upon the site. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. Following Planning Director Harmening detailing the proposal to the Commissioners a motion was made by Commissioner Voelker and seconded by Commissloner Krook to order a public hearing for the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May 22, 1989 to consider an application by Kenneth & Harriet Judge to subdivide Lots 4-5, Block 17, Youngs Addition. The applicants request to rearrange the lots such that they are situated in a north/south rather than a east/west direction. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. The next item viewed by the Commission was the possible adoption of an office zoning district. As part of this process an amendment to current zoning ordinance is required and thus, a related public hearing. Following discussion by the Commission a motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Ditty to order the related public hearing for the next regular Planning Commission meeting on ~nday, May 22, 19B9. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. Planning Oirector Harmening updated the Commission on recent City Council actions. In addition Harmening briefed the Commission on an application for a rezoning of a parcel located adjacent to T.H. 55 and Pine by Duane Groth. Lastly, Harmening updated the Commission on research staff has been conducting on Planning issues. There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Krook to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT & SITE PLAN PLEASANT VALLEY 4TH ADDITION ORDER PUBLIC HEARING MINOR SUBDIVISION- 319 W. 17]~ STREET ORDER PUBLIC HEARING OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT OTHER BUSINESS/ UP OAT E S ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. May 8, 1989.