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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/86HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,August 25, 1986 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Commissioners Ditty, Stevens, Kaiser, Anderson, Voelker, and Acting Chairman Folch. Members Absent: Commissioners Dredge, Conzemius & Simacek Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening Commissioner Kaiser moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the July 28, 1986 Planning Commission Minutes. Voice vote carried unanimously. The Acting Chairman opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. There being no comment from the audience the Acting Chairman closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m. Planning Director Harmening reviewed with the Planning Commission the requested minor subdivision. In this case the City of Hastings is contemplating the possible sale of City owned property located directly west of the water tank located along the North Frontage Road. At this point the property is one large parcel including the water tank. To accomplish a sale of a part of this property a minor subdivision of the total property is required. Planning Director Harmening reviewed with the Planning Commission the zoning of the property and adjacent zoning. It was noted that the property in questions appears to be zoned C-5 General Commerce but that the apparent zoning needs to be researched further to insure that the proper zoning is in place. MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING- MINOR SUBDIVISION OF CITY ~ PROPERTY ALONG NO. FRONTAGE ROAD-CITY OF HASTING The Planning Commission reviewed the survey of the proposed minor subdivision. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Ditty, to recommend that the City Council approve the minor subdivision subject to further research of the current zoning of the subject property. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O. The Planning Director noted that Mr. Kvam is requesting approval of a Home Occupation Permit for his home at 1349 W. 20th St. to allow him to conduct a business out of the home which is proposed to be called Arnies Construction. Harmening noted that according to Kvams application the home occupation would involve the making of cabinetry, designing, h~e additions and remodeling, etc. with 75% of the business proposed to take place away from the premises and 25% of the business to occur on the subject property. Harmening noted that upon speaking with the applicant the primary activities which would take place on the site would involve the day to day operation of the business, designing of home additions, and the actual construction of cabinets and other related items. It was further noted that the application indicated that approximately 336 sq.ft., out of a total of 1532 sq.ft, in the home, will be used for the home occupation activity and would occur in a 14' x 24' basement shop. Harmening HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT-CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS-ARNOLDKV~ 1349 W. 20TH STREET informed the Planning C~mission that the CitTs home occupation standards do state that no mechanical or electrical equipment is to be used if the operation of the equipment interfers with the residential environment of the neighborhood. Harmening suggested that the Planning Commission discuss with Mr. Kvam the possible use of saws, drills, etc. on the pr~mises and the potential effect on neighboring properties. Mr. Kvam was in attendance and answered questions of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed home occupation permit. Harmening noted that Mr. Kvam was given a copy of the zoning ordinance requirements for home occupations. After discussion a motion was made by Commissloner Ditty, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend that based on the application submitted by Kvam the home occupation permit be approved subject to Kvam complying with all standards pertaining to home occupations including the standard regarding the interference to neighboring properties from mechanical or electrical equipment. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. The Planning Director noted that Mrs. Denn is requesting approval of a home occupation permit for her home at 1010 W. 4th St. to allow her to conduct a ceramic shop business out of her home. According to Mrs. Denns application the home occupation would involve the teaching of ceramics to other people as well as a possible sale of ceramic pieces which would be made on the premises. Harmening further indicated that Mrs. Denns application stated that approximately 240 sq. ft., out of a total of 2700 sq. ft. in the home, would be used for the home occupation activity. It was further noted that the application Indicates that at the present the property would accomodate parking for approximately three cars. Re applicant also indicates that she would be wllling to put in additional parking In the backyard of the property. The Planning Director noted that Mrs. Denn was given a copy of the zoning ordinance requiraments for home occupations. The Planning Director further noted that the Citys home occupation standards state that no traffic should be generated by home occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood and that any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation must be met off the street. The Planning Director suggested that the Planning Commission discuss with Mrs. Denn the amount of traffic expected to result from the home occupation activity. Mrs. Denn was not in attendance to discuss her requested home occupation. The following comments were received from the audience: A. Arland Siebrecht, 1011W. 4th St. - Mr. Siebrecht Indicated that he was not opposed to the home occupation but did desire answers to questions pertaining to home many classes would be conducted in the home, how many people would be involved in the classes, the time of day the classes would be in session, and the type of kiln proposed to be used as a part of the ceramic process. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT-CERAMIC SHOP- MRS. GERALD DENN, 1010 W. 4TH STREET Joseph Kriha, 1016 W. 4th St. - Mr. Kriha indicated he was not objecting to the home occupation but did have questions regarding parking, traffic, etc. resulting from the home occupation. Arden Flaten, 1031W. 4th St. - Mr. Flaten indicated he was not opposed to the home occupation but did have concerns for parking, traffic, the proposed number of classes, etc. Mr. Flaten also indicated that apparently there were facilities available at the Senior High School in Hastings which could be used for a ceramic shop and class. Mr. Flaten questioned why this facility was not proposed to be used. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser, to table the matter until the next meeting due to the fact that Mrs. Denn was not in attendance to answer questions which were raised regarding her proposed home occupation permit. It was also requested that Planning Director Harmening relay to Mrs. Denn the concerns of the neighborhood and the Planning Cemmission and the possible alternative of using the High School facilities. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, O. Planning Director Harmening informed the Planning Commission that James Storkamp, on behalf of Mac McGoon, had made application to the City for its review of several zoning requests as an attempt to resolve the recent questions pertaining to the Mac McGoon Photography Studio Home Occupation Permit. The requests in order of preference by the applicant were as follows: A request for a r,zoning of the Mac McGoon Property at 1100 Westview Drive from the current R-3 zoning classification to a C-1 Neighborhood Commerce zoning classification. CJ If the above request is denied by the City the applicant than request that the city consider an amendment to Section 10.13, Subdivision 2b of the city zoning ordinance (R-3 standards) by adding photographic studios as a permitted use. If the aforementioned options are not considered acceptable by the city the applicant then requests that the City provide an interpretation of whether photographic studios are considered to be a professional office which are permitted in R-3 zones. If the aforementioned options are not considered acceptable by the city the applicant than requests a variance from the provisions of the home occupation standards to allow the continued use of the property, with respect to the existing photography studio, under the auspices of a home occupation permit. The Planning Director commented very briefly on the zoning requests. James Storkamp and Mac McGoon were in attendance and briefly reviewed with the Planning Commission the proposed request. ORDER PUBLIC HEAR- ING-RI~QUEST FOR ZONING AMENIRVIENTS- MAC MCGOON, 1100 WESTVIEW DRIVE The Planning Commission generally discussed the proposed request. The Planning Director noted that requests for rezonings and zoning ordinance amendments require~ by law,a publlc hearing to be held. After discussion a motion was made by Cammissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Voelker, to order that the required public hearings for the rezoning and zoning ordinance amendment be held at the Planning Commissions September 8, 1986 meeting at 7:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, Commissioner Stevens. The Planning Director noted that Petroleum Equipment Service, Don's Super Valu, and I.B.I., Inc. are requesting a Special Use Permit to allow a 4 pump auto service station to locate on the property between Don's Super Value and the So. Frontage Road. Pursuant to the City's zoning ordinance a Special Use Permit would be required to permit the placement of an Auto Service Station in a C-4 zone. The Planning Director further noted that the applicants will also be required to request a front yard setback variance and site plan approval. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT-AUTO SERVICE STATION IN A C-4 ZONE-PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT SERVICE, DONS SUPER VALU, IBI, INC. The Planning Commission briefly discussed the proposal and expressed concerns regarding traffic movement as a result of the proposed development. Commissioner Stevens requested that the City Engineer study the potential traffic generated from the station and ho~ it would possibly affect ingress and egress onto the So. Frontage Road. After additional discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Voelker, to order that the required Public Hearing for the Special Use Permit be held on September 8, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes,0. Planning Director noted that just prior to the Planning Commission ~Q~ST FOR ZONING Agenda being distributed on August 21, 1986 a letter was received ORDINanCE from Ken Grund regarding a request for an amendment to the Hastings S~BA~ IN MOBI~ zoning ordinance to permit a closer setback for garages in mobile HOME PARKS-KENGRUN] home parks. The Planning Director noted that there are no separate ~ R]F~S MOBILE setback requirements stated in the zoning ordinance which differentiate HCM~ P~ between garages or accessory structures and the living units themselves. Therefore, up to this point staff has been requiring all accessory structures to meet the ten foot setback requirement. The Planning Director noted that a change in the city's zoning ordinance requires a public hearing. The Planning Director requested direction from the Planning C~mmission regarding possible action on the requested amendment. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Cammissioner Kaiser, to table the request until such time staff is able to return to the Planning Commission with an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance which completely revises the citys current mobile home standards including the request made by Mr. Grund. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Bernard Larson, Dakota C~unty Surveyor, was in attendance and discussed with the Planning Commission matters pertaining to surveys and the need for surveys for development within the city. The Planning Commission discussed with Mr. Larson various questions regarding surveys, costs, etc. Planning Dlrector Harmening reviewed with the Planning Commission recent actions taken by the City Council. There being no further business a motion was made by C~mmissloner Voelker, seconded by C~mmissloner Kaiser, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. OTHER BUSI~SS