HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/86 HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, November 24, 1986
The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at
7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Commissioners Ditty, Stevens, Dredge, Kaiser, Conzemius and Chairman Simacek.
Members Absent: Commissioners Folch, Anderson, and Voelker
Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening.
Commissioner Kaiser moved, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius, MINUTES
to approve the November 10, 1986 Planning Commission minutes.
Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O.
Planning Director Harmening briefly reviewed the minor
subdivision request being made by Mr. Hoffman. In this case
Mr. Hoffman is requesting approval of a minor subdivision
of lots 2 & 3, Block 17, Allison's Addition. Mr. Hoffman
proposes to relocate the common lot line by 1.8 feet such
that lot 2 will be approximately 1.8 feet wider with lot 3,
approximately 1.8 feet narrower. Harmening explained that the
primary reason for the proposed lot line adjustment is to
resolve the apparent encroachment on lot 3 of the existing
lean-to which is attached to a garage on lot 2. By making the
proposed lot line adjustment the lean-to would no longer appear
to infringe on lot 3. Harmaning also reviewed matters pertaining
to zoning.
Chairman Simacek opened the Public Hearing for this matter at
7:35 p.m. There being no comments from the audience the Chairman
closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
After discussion by the Planning Commission Commissioner Conzemius
moved, seconded by Commissioner Dredge, to recommend approval of
the minor subdivision due to the fact that the proposed lots
would still conform to zoning requirements as well as the fact
that the proposed lot line adjustment would improve the setback
situation for the lean-to. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O.
Commissioner Folch was in attendance at the meeting at this time.
Planning Director Harmening informed the Planning Commission
that further staff review is still required for the proposed
Manufactured Home Park Ordinance. Chairman Simacek reopened
the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. There being no c~mments from
the audience a motion was made by Commissioner Folch, seconded
by Commissioner Stevens, to table the matter and continue the
public hearing for the next meeting of the Planning Commission.
Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O.
PUBLIC HEARING-
MINOR SUBDIVISION
LOTS 2 & 3, BLOCK
17, ALLISON'S
ADDITION-LOUIS
HOFFMAN
CONTINUE PUBLIC
HEARING-MANUFAC-
TURED HOME PARK
ORDINANCE
Planning Director Harmening informed the Planning Commission
that Mr. Kelly was requesting a ten foot rear yard setback
variance so that he may construct an 18' x 24' addition to
his home. The addition is proposed to extend to within 25 feet
of the rear property line rather than the required 35 foot
maximum. Harmening also discussed with the Planning Commission
matters pertaining to zoning, setback requirements, adjacent
zoning and land use, and the arguments presented by the
applicant. In this case the applicant indicates that unique and
special circumstances were present based on the location of the
Dakota County maintenance property which directly abuts the
rear property line of the applicants lot. Harmening also discussed
with the Planning Commission the purpose of the rear yard setback
requirements.
Mr. Kelly was in attendance and answered questions of the Planning
Commission.
After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded
by Commissioner Kaiser, to recomn~nd approval of the variance to
allow a rear yard setback of not less than 25 feet due to the fact
that unique and special conditions and circumstances are apparent
due to the location of the Dakota County property located to the
south of the applicants lot. It was also found that granting the
variance would still allow for adequate open space on the lot.
Approval of the variance was subject to a survey being completed to
ensure lot line locations and proper setback distances. Upon vote
taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by
Commissioner Conzemius, to order that a public hearing be
held regarding the request for rezoning from R-3 to C-3 of
Lot 17, Block 4, of Vermillion Addition. The public hearing
is to be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 8, 1986. Upon vote
taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O.
Planning Director Harmening and Commissioner Conzemius
provided an update to the Planning Commission on the progress
made by the Sidewalk Committee.
Commissioner Ditty reported to the Planning Commission on the
progress made by the Parking Committee.
Planning Director Harmening updated the Planning Commission on
re~nt City Council actions.
Planning Director Harmening informed the Planning Commission of
the Annual Planning Institute which is being held in St. Paul
on December 12th and January 21st. Several Planning Commissioners
expressed an interest in attending this meeting. Harmening
requested that they call him to set up reservations for the
meetings.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by
Commissioner Stevens, to adjourn the public hearing at
8:00 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O.
VARIANCE REQUEST
REAR YARD SET~3ACK
MICHAEL KELLY,
2470 SOUTHVIEW
COURT
ORDER PUBLIC
HEARING-REZONING
FROM R-3 TO C-3,
LOT 17, BLOCK 4,
VERMILLION ADDN.
JIM JUDGE
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT