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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/89ItAST I!IGS PLAHHI NS February 13, 1939 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was cai led to order at 7:30 p.m. ~qembers Present: Ohairman Folch, Commissioners Krook, Dredge, '<aiser, Featherstone, Zender and Voelker. ;~embers Absent: Commissioners Ditty and Anderson Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Planning Intern Jorgenson and Assistant City Engineer Folch. A motion was made by Commissioner Zender and seconded by Oommissioner Krook to approve the minutes of ~onday, January 23, 198g as written. APPROVAL OF ~!INHTES Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; Minutes approved. Assistant City Engineer Folch presented the Planning Commission with the proposed 1989 street and utility improvements. The estimated total cost for the 1989 improvements total %2.24 million. The mlanninH Oommission discussed general matters pertaining to the proposed projects and ackn~ledged receipt of the report. A motion was made by C~n~issioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender to enter such acknowledgment in the minutes of the ~eting. PRESENTATION OF 1989 IMPROVEMENTS FEASI BIL 11~¢ STHDY Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; ~,lotion passed. Planning Director Harmening detailed to the Planning Commission the proposed site plan for the Dakota County Government Oenters Eastern Administration Building. The proposed project is part of an ongoing site development. Previously the City has approved the construction of the Law Enforcement Center (August, 1986) and the Courts Addition (July, 1987) presently under construction. Area zoning is P-1 Public Institution; within which the proposed addition is a permitted use. Harmening further detailed issues pertaining to parking, storm water retention and disposal, utility services, erosion control, building design, construction scheduling, possible building additions, landscaping and street vacation/realignment. SI TE PLAN-EASTERN AD~ IN I STRAT I ON .SUILqIHG, DAKOTA ~H ~,rTY GOVERNHENT CENTER Present to address pertinent questions were John Tocho, Dakota Oounty Planner, Tim Sessions of S!~BR Architecture and Winton Hartman, representing l~hispering Oaks Townhouse Association. During the ensuing discussion concerns were expressed about current storm water drainage patterns and ponding capacity by Winton Hartman. In response to the issues aired Tim Sessions, architect stated the current design will meet the require,ments of a so called, "one hundred year storm". , T ............................. T Il Following discussion by the Planning Cc~nmsisioners a motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the site plan subject to the following conditions: Implementation of erosion control and turf establishment measures where needed. B. That the city strongly recommends that the County loop the proposed watermain for the Eastern Administration Building to the existing water system on the site. Furthermore, all utility construction shall be done pursuant to city code. In addition, an additional hydrant should be installed directly west of the Eastern Administration Building as previously agreed to by the county. C. At such ti~'~ an expansion is proposed to be made to the proposed building, the need for additional parking will be evaluated. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; ~otion passed. The next agenda item addressed by the Commission was a variance request by Russ & Sharon Priewert of 2000 Westview Drive. Planning Intern Jorgenson detailed the application to the Commissioners. In this case the Priewerts proposed to add a 24' x 35'6" addition to the rear of their home, such that the existing detached garage would be joined to the existing home by the inplacement of the proposed addition and that as a result the structure would be contiguous in nature. The home is located within the R-1 zoning district. Setbacks within the district applicable to the proposal are 5' for detached garages and 35' for attached garages. As a result of the proposed addition the setback requirement for the combined structure would be 35', thus requiring a 32' rear yard setback variance. it was noted that presently the applicant has a covered walkway in the area where the proposed addition is to be inplaced. ~r. Priewert was present to address pertinent questions. Following discussion by the Commissioners a motion was made by Commissioner Zender and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to deny the variance due to the following reasons: a. That the criteria established for the granting of a variance as outlined above have not been met. b. That the granting of the variance requested may establish an undesirable precedence. c. That inadequate open space and rear yard area would result from the proposed configuration. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, None; ~otion passed. VARIANCE REQUEST- RUSS ,& SHARON PRIEWERT 2000 WESTVIEI~ DR. Planning Director Harmening indicated to the Planning Commission that in ~iay of lg88 the Oity approved a preliminary plat for Birchwood Estates. The preliminary plat proposed to replata portion of an approved to~nhouse development called Sirchwood Townhomes. In viewing the preliminary plat and contrasting it with the final plat, it appeared they were consistent. Following the detailing of the plat by Harmening a discussion amongst the ~ommission members ensued. As a result, a motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to approve the final plat subject to final details pertaining to the amended development agreen~nt and easements being worked out. It is further recommended that the Mayor, City Clerk, and the Planning Commission Chairman not sign the final plat document until the previous conditions for approval were met. Upon completion of an acceptable amended development agreement, the Mayor and City Clerk should be authorized to enter into this agreement. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, None; Motion passed. Chairman Folch opened the meeting to the election of new officers. Commissioner Krook nominated Commissioner Kaiser for Chairperson. Commissioner Oredge seconded the nomination. There being no further n~ninations, a motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Dredge that in lieu of no opposition the election be by acclamation. There being no opposition, so done. The process of election continued with Commissioner Kaiser nominating Commissioner Featherstone for the position of Vice-Chair. Commissioner Dredge seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations, a motion was made by Commissioner Featherstone and seconded by Commissioner Zender, that in lieu of no opposition the election be by acclamation. There being no opposition, so done. Planning Director Harmening updated the Commissioners on the continuing search for a site to accomodate an impound lot within the city. As part of the process of finding a suitable area, a public hearine ~m 7o b~ h~!d in relation to the changing of current zoning ordinance to allow for such a facility. Fol lowing discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kasier and seconded by Commissioner Voelker to order a public hearing for the nex~h regular Planning Commission meeting on Honday, February 27, 19S9 to consider the adoption of such an ordinance. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, None; !lotion passed. Planning Director Harmening continued to update the Commissioners on the stafus of current issues. Following the updates Commissioner Featherstone made a motion that was seconded by Chairman Folch that the Commission discontinue its usage of styrofoam cups~ in meeting with current trends to utilize recyclable materials. !]pon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, Mone; motion passed. FINAL PLAT - BIRCH~VOOO ESTATES-AL SIEBEN ELE,CTION OF OFFICERS UPOATES/O]~HER BUSINESS !tarmening discussed with the Oommission matters pertaining to a revised concept plan for Riverwood and the developers desires to plat a lot to accomodate three 16 unit buildings along 0o. Rd. 47 during the ti~,~a, the concept plan was being reviewed. The ?lannin~ Co~mission felt that the O~mittee previously assigned to review the concept plan study the revised concept plan and the developer desire to plat a lot. There being no further business a r~tion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by C~nmissioner 3red~ to adjourn the meeting at 3:52 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, Hone. '4eeting adjourned. R I VER'VO©~) CO~/OEPT AgJOURNHENT