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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/89-- HASTINGS PLANNING COM}~IISSION January 23, 1989 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Chairman Folch, Commissioners Kaiser, Zender, Voelker, Krook, Featherstone, Ditty, Anderson and Dredge. ~tembers Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Director Harmentng and Planning Intern Jorgenson. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Co~missioner Zender to approve the minutes of Tuesday, January 10, 1989 as written. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O; ~inutes approved. Planning Director Harmening reiterated the proposal to the Planning Commission. In this case Acorn Investments Inc. requested approval of a preliminary plat and rezoning from Agriculture to R-3 Planned Residential Development for a 42.8 acre parcel located in the recently annexed area between T.H. 316 & 61. CONT. PUBLIC HEARING REZONING/PRELIMINARY PLAT-CARl PARK- ACORN INVESTMENTS The development plan proposes 71 single family homes, 26 two family structures (52 units) and 13 six family structures (78 units). The development format takes into consideration transitional land use pattern. The proposed development is generally consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and will be constructed in two phases. Phase I consists of 100 units, made up of 4 six plex structures, 16 two family structures and 44 single family homes. Harmening brought special attention to a new area drainage plan which had been an area of concern to MnDot. Following the detailing of the proposal Chairman Folch reopened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Comments which were received from the audience on this matter include: !ohn S. Tromblev, 175 37th St. W., City of Hastings: Mr. Trombley ag~l~ ~ressed concern over his house situation in relation to the proposed site. Mort Huber, Acorn Investments, Inc., St. Paul: Mr. Huber addressed the concerns expressed by Mr. Trombley and stated that Acorn Investments would be willing to place private covenants on the design configuration of Lots 7 & 8, BIk 3 and Lot 1 of BIk 4, Phase One, Carl Park. The covenants would require the builder to situate homes upon the lots listed, in such a manner that the area would blend well from an aesthetic perspective. Harmening indicated that the city does not enforce covenants. There being no additional persons present who wished to comment Chairman Folch closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. and opened the discussion of the Commission. Following discussion by the Commission a motion was made by Commissioner Zender and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to approve the preliminary plat and rezoning subject to the following conditions: Developer shall convey Outlot A (Park) to the city and construct the trails and grade and restore Park as shown on the plat at the time of utility and street installation. Design and construction of the trail shall be completed pursuant to city specifications. Final design and construction of the utility and street infrastructure shall be completed pursuant to city spec's. The developer needs to submit a performance & payment bond or other form of acceptable security prior to undertaking construction of the municipal improvements and site grading. This security should be in an amount equal to 125% of the cost of the utility construction and grading to be undertaken. Developer shall identify, for city approval, the water elevation in the pond for a 100 year event which will then allow for the determination of the lowest floor elevation permitted for the homes around the pond or the elevation where flood proofing measures must be implemented. The lots which would appear to be affected by elevation requirements are Lots 1-14, Block 9, Lots 1-3, 13, Block 10 and Lot 9, Block 11. The minimum setbacks for the single family homes shall be shown on Sheet 1 of the preliminary plat dated 1/3/89. Furthermore, it should be noted that the corner side setback is 25' and that the 50' rear setback from the pipeline pertains to all structures including outbuildings. Other than the lots along the pipeline, the setbacks for accessory structures shall be as per R-2 standards. One street tree shall be planted per lot per the city's subdivision requirements. The setbacks for the twinhome lots shall be as shown on Sheet 1 of the preliminary plat dated 1/3/89. It should also be noted that the corner side setback is 25' and that a 50' rear setback pertains to all structures on the duplex lots which abut the pipeline. Other than the lots located along the pipeline, the setbacks for accessory structures for the twin home lots shall be as per R-3 standards. The developer shall provide a landscaping plan for city approval for the twin home development. It is understood that the city has not given final site plan approval for the slx plex development. Final site plan approval, including landscaping, hydrant placement, drainage issues, garbage d~psters and other site specific issues will be processed as a separate matter after the plat has been approved. The setback and site plan standards for the six plex development shall meet the city's R-3 PRO requirements. Furthermore, the developer should understand that questions still need to be resolved regarding the required setback for parking lots leading to the six plexes as related to the street curb ine or street right of way line. G. Consideration should be given to possibly renaming Tiffany Orive. Le The developer should revise the grading plan to illustrate a swale or some kind of positive drainage away from the rear of the homes which abut the pipeline. Also, the developer must meet all Koch Refining rules and regulations with respect to development in and around the pipeline area. The development agreement for this plat should clearly illustrate that there is a pipeline lecated on certain lots. The development agreement should be recorded against the subject properties in the plat to insure that all property owners are made aware of the pipeline location. As a part of the final plat process, easements must be shown along all lot lines as per code requirements. The developer shall construct sidewalks, pursuant to city specifications and at the time of street and utility construction, along Tiffany Drive from T.H. 316 to the 20 foot trail area proposed to extend into the park. The final location of the sidewalk in the street right of way shall be worked out between staff and the developer. Furthermore, a sidewalk should be located on both sides of 36th Street located west of the plat from Trunk Highway 61 to Tiffany Drive. Approval of the preliminary plat does not include the 10 foot strip located along the northerly edge of 36th St. which is owned by Hastings Ford. The developer must provide an 80 foot right of way for 36th St. Therefore, approval of the final plat shall not be given until the 80 foot right of way is in place for street and utility purposes. Furthermore, Any other unresolved issues pertaining to ownership may require the City Council to table action on preliminary or final plat approval until the ownership problems are cleared up. The entire preliminary plat approval is subject to the findings of the E.A.W. and any resulting conditions or changes which may be required by the E.A.~. process. No final plat approval will be given of the development until the E.A.W. process is completed and an E.I.S. is determined to not be necessary. Final approval of the preliminary plat given by the City is subject to the comments made by ~nDot in its letter to the city dated 1/10/89. The developer shall pay for one half of the cost of the traffic study completed for the Trunk Highway 316 & 61 area at the time of preliminary plat approval by the City Council. Due to the phasing plan proposed, the developer shall provide a temporary turnaround/cul-de-sac area at the end of Cari Park Lane. This temporary turn around/cul-de-sac shall be installed pursuant to city requirements in terms of size, surfacing, etc. At such time as Phase II is proposed to be developed, the connection of Tiffany Drive to Trunk Highway 316 must be c~mpleted pursuant to city specifications and the design requirements as shown in the traffic study for this area. l'he future development of Outlot B shall be subject to all city standards and codes. R. The developer shall pay all Interceptor Sewer Charges as may be related to this plat. S. Erosion control measures shall be Implemented as is shown on the plat and shall be expanded upon as the city may require in the future. Te A development agreement shall be entered into between the developer and the city to take into consideration the conditions and understandings outlined above or those that may be determined at a later date. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O; Motion passed. Planning Intern Jorgenson indicated that Mark Ro Yokanovich was requesting a home occupation permit to allow him to operate a photography studio in his home at 738 W. 3rd St. The applicant indicated that approximately 150 sq. ft. out of a total of 2,000 sq. ft. within the home, will be used for the home occupation activity. With respect to parking it appears that adequate off street parking is available in the homes driveway. Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Dredge to approve the permit subject to the following conditions: A. The applicant complies with all home occupation standards. B. Any and all waste material associated with the conduct of the home occupation be disposed of properly. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, None; Ditty abstained, motion passed. Planning Intern Jorgenson detailed a request of Cheryl Rosch, 914 Tyler St. to allow her to operate a custom color printing business in her home. The applicant indicated that 90 sq.ft. out of a total of 2500 sq. ft. within the home would be used for the conduct of the occupation. From a parking perspective it appears adquate off street parking is available in the homes drive. Based upon the information provided a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Ccmmissioner Ditty to approve the permit subject to the following conditions: A. The applicant complies with all home occupation standards. B. Any and all waste material assoclated with the conduct of the home occupation be disposed of properly. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, None; Motion passed. HOME OCCUPATION- PHOTOGRAFHY STUDIO- M.YOKANOVICFi, 738 W. 3RD ST. HOME OCCUPATION- CUSTOM COLOR PRINTING- C. ROSCH, 914 TYLER ST. The Planning Director updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions. He further outlined upcoming conference dates for Planning Commissioners and inquired if any of the Commissioners would be interested In attending. Updates: Commissioner Featherstone called for the formation of a body to study the possible inplacement of a new section of city code to address problems associated with the older areas of the community. There being no further business or updates a motion was made by Commissioner Zender and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. January 23, 1989. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O; Meeting adjourned. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES ADJOURNMENT