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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/86HASTINGS PLANNING CO?,ll~ISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1986 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Commissioners Stevens, Dredge, Kaiser, Conzemius, Ditty, Anderson, Voelker and Chairman Si macek Members Absent: Commissioner Folch Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening Commissioner Kaiser moved, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, MINUTES to approve the October 27, 1986 Planning Commission minutes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. Planning Director Harmening reviewed with the Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING- the fourth draft of a proposed manufactured home park ordinance. ~.IANUFACTURED HOME PARK Chairman Simacek opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M. Comments ORDINANCE which were received from the audience included: Willis Olson - Mr. Olson indicated that he was the owner of the Hastings Mobile Home Terrace development located on Vermillion St. Mr. OIson expressed concerns regarding the affect the proposed Manufactured Home Park Ordinance might have on his existing development. Mr. Otson also requested that he be al lowed to review in greater detail the proposed manufactured home park ordinance. Larry Thomas, homeowner in the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park - Mr. Thomas expressed concerns regarding the rules of the park pertaining to pets and other matters. Mr. Thomas indicated that the owner of the park seemed to administer the rules of the park in an unfair fashion. Cindy Saleski, homeowner in the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park - Ms. Saleski also expressed concerns regarding the administration of rules within the park. Ms. Saleski also expressed concerns regarding shooting which was taking place in the area east of the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park. Jeff Woehl, homeowner in the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park - Mr. Woehl expressed concerns regarding the administration of rules within the park. Mr. Woehl also expressed concerns regarding automobile speeds within the park. There being no further comment from the audience a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser, to adjourn the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. and continue the public hearing until the next meeting of the Planning Commission. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. Planning Director Harmening informed the Planning Commission that IBI, Inc. was requesting site plan approval of a proposed 1825 square foot addition to the east side of the !~estview Mall. IBI also proposes to enlarge the a×isting canopy which serves the grocery pickup lane on the west side of the mall. Harmening further noted that the Super Valu store is proposing to expand into the existing area now being used by Trustworthy Hardware. it was further noted that the applicant had indicated the proposed building e~<pansion would accomodate additional storage area and a second loading dock for the Super Valu. Harmening indicated that a slight increase in retail floor space would result as a part of the overall Super Valu expansion (250 sq.ft.). Harmening also discussed with the Planning Commission matters pertaining to zonina, setbacks, fire lanes, parking requirements, and loading docks] Harmenin§ indicated that the loading dock facilities should be modified to require that the proposed location of the loading dock door and related location of the trucks should be on the opposite side of the proposed loading dock (north side). Brooks Swanson, representative of IBI, was in attendance and answered questions of the Planning Commission. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Dredge, to recommend approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: A. That "No Parking - Fire Lane" signs shall be installed from the So. Frontage Road driveway south to the mall entrance on the east side of the building. No parking should be allowed on either side of this access. B. That the door and truck location for the loading dock should be located on the north side of the proposed loading dock facility. The location of the trucks which would be unloaded at this facility must not infringe on the 24 foot fire lane. SITE PLAN - EXPANSION TO SUPER VALU/ ~ESTV IE'..~ MALL- IBI, INC. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8~ Nayes, O. Planning Director Harmening indicated that Sheila Hubtey was requesting a home occupation permit to allow her to operate a one person beauty shop in her home at 1104 W. 3rd St. According to Hubley's application it is proposed that the present one car garage be converted into a room to accomodate the beauty shop. Harmening further indicated that approximately 230 sq.ft., out of a total of 1,389 sq.ft, in the home, would be used for the home occupation activity. Hubley had indicated to Harmening that approximately 15 to 20 cars would park at the home each week as a result of the home occupation. Harmening further noted that staff had a concern regarding the proposed occupation as it related to potential parking problems due to the limited amount of off street parking which the applicant was able to provide. Harmening further noted that the applicant indicated an interest in widening the driveway such that the parking situation would be improved. HOME OCCUPATION BEAUTY SHOP - SHEILA HUBLEY, 1104 W.3RO Harmening also discussed with the Planning Commission matters pertaining to the city's home occupation standards regarding accessory structures and how those standards related to the present situation. Mr. & Mrs. Hubley were in attendance and answered questions of the Planning Commission. Planning Commission discussed with the Hubleys matters pertaining to parking, widening the driveway, etc. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Dredge, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser, to recommend that the home occupation permit be approved subject to Hubley complying with all standards pertaining to home occupations. Specifically, Hubley must insure that no on street parking takes place as a result of the home occupation activity. If Hubley cannot comply with the parking standards or any other home occupation standard the city reserves the right to suspend or revoke Hubley's home occupation permit. Furthermore, Hubley must enlarge the driveway and curb cut as shown on the site plan as soon as weather permits in the Spring of 1987. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes,O. Planning Director Har~ening indicated that Carol ~ynne was HOME OC~JPATtON requesting a home occupation permit to allow her to operate a BEAUTY SHOP/ one station beauty shop as well as conduct porcelain doll PORCELAIN DOLL classes in her home at 617 E. 3rd St. Harmening indicated that O_ASSES-CAROL according to the applicant the porcelain doll classes would ~YNNE,617 E.3RD involve teaching persons, with class sizes no larger than four persons, how to make dolls out of porcelain. The operation would involve using molds and a kiln. Harmening further noted that according to the Wynne application form it was proposed that the home occupation activity be undertal~n in a 360 sq.ft. addition proposed to be made to the rear or north side of the home. Currently, the Wynne home is ap proximately 1575 sq.ft. in size. Therefore, even if the addition was not made the amount of floor area proposed for the home occupation would still fall under the 25% floor area maximum. Harmening further noted that with respect to parking the applicant would be interested in providing off street parking in the rear of the property which is served by an alley. Mr. & Mrs. Wynne were in attendance and answered questions of the Planning Commission. In this case the Planning Commission questioned the Wynnes on the process behind making porcelain dolls. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Voelker, to recommend approval of the home occupation subject to the following: A. That the applicant comply with all home occupation standards. B. That the applicant provide four off street parking spaces in the back yard of the property in a location allowed by city code. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. Planning Director Harmening indicated that Marlene ~radt was requesting a home occupation permit to allow her to operate a computer business in her home at 1934 Louis Lane. Harmening further noted that Bradt's application form indicated that the home occupation would involve word processing, spread sheet preparation, etc. The application further indicated that approximately 110 sq. ft., out of a total of 2,230 sq.ft. in the home, would be used for the home occupation activity and would occur in an 11' x 12' room. The application form also indicated that no traffic would occur as a result of the home occupation. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Dredge, to recommend approval of the home occupation permit subject to Bradt complying with all standards pertaining to home occupations. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Voelker, to order that a public hearing be held regarding the minor subdivision of lot 3, block 17, Allisons Addition. The public hearing is to be scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on November 24, 1986. Upon vote taken, Ayes, $~ Nayes, O. HOME OCO]PATION- COMPUTER BUSINESS MARLENE BRADT 1934 LOUIS LANE SET PUBLIC HEAR- ING MINOR SUB- DIVISION-LOT 3, BLOCK 17, ALLISONS ADDN. LOIJIS (JIM) HOFFMAN Planning Director Harmening discussed with the Planning Commission a proposed amendment to the citys home occupation standards. The Planning Commission generally indicated to Harmening that the standards presented to the Planning Commission were generally in line with what they felt was necessary to control home occupations. The Plannlng Commission did request that Harmening investigate provisions pertaining to commercial vehicles as related to home occupations. Harmening also discussed with the Planning Commission a possible revision to the proposed home occupation standards which would disallow additions being made to homes to accomodate the home occupation. Harmening also questioned whether or not a provision should be added regarding converting attached accessory structures into areas for home occupations. The Planning Commission indicated that at this point they did not feel these changes were required. After further discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Ditty, to order that a public hearing be held on the proposed home occupation standards for the Planning Commissions December 8, 1986 meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. Planning Director Harmening updated the Planning Commission on actions taken by the City Council. The Ditty Parking Committee provided a report to the Planning Commission on possible revisions to the citys parking requirements. The Planning Commission debated for sometime on whether or not any type of revision was required to be made to the citys parking standards. Commissioner Ditty indicated that unless a majority HOME OCCUPAT ION ORDINANCE AMEND- MENT OTHER BUSINESS of the Planning Commission members felt that some change was needed it would be his suggestion that the parking committee discontinue any further study on the citys parking standards. It was the concensus of the Planning Commission at this time that the Oitty committee should continue their study. A motion was made by Commissioner Voelker, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to formally support the City Councils position regarding the proposed move of the County Offices out of Hastings. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. There being no further business a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner ~redge, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at 9:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. ADJ OURN~4ENT