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Home My WebLink About06/09/86MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COmmISSION Monday, June 9, 1986 The Regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Cc~ission was called to Order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Comnissioners Ditty, Stevens, Kaiser, Conzemius, Voelker and Chairman Simacek. Members Absent: Cc~issioners Folch, Dredge and Anderson. Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening Cc~issioner Kaiser moved, seconded by Comnissioner Conzemius, to approve the May 27, 1986 Planning Cc~ission Minutes. Voice vote carried unanimously. MINUTES The Planning Director informed the Planning Coumission that pursuant to Section 10.24 of the Hastings City Code Drs. Nelson and Slapnicher were requesting that the city approve a revised site plan for a proposed office building to be located at the northwest corner of 14th & Vermillion St. The Planning Director discussed with the Planning Commission matters pertaining to the review the City had conducted in the fall of 1985 of an office building proposed by Nelson & Slapnicher for the same location. During that period, after considerable review by the Planning CO~ssion and subsequent adjustments in the site plan, the city approved a six car parking variance from the required 24 spaces to a proposed 18 spaces. The office building proposed at that time fronted directly on 14th ST. and was located approximately in the south center portion of the site. Even though approval of the variance was given no further action was taken by the applicants to proceed with construction. REVISED SITE PLAN- DRS. NELSON & SLAPNICHER OFFICE BUILDING- 14TH & VERMILLION ST. The applicant is now requesting approval of a revised site plan for the office building. In this case the applicant is shifting the building to the northeast portion of the site such that it fronts directly on Vermillion Street. The applicant is still proposing the sam~ number of parking spaces (18) which was approved by the City last fall. The Planning Director stated that assuming the net floor space of the structure has not changed frc~ that which was proposed previously, the number of spaces should be acceptable. It was further noted that the building proposed is a two story structure with a pitched roof. The building exterior is proposed to have face brick with clad windows and fiberglass roof shingles. The applicant is also proposing a large amount of landscaping which appears desirable and should provide proper screening. It was noted that the applicant should receive permits,as necessary, for the plantings proposed within the Hwy 61 and 14th St. boulevard areas. It was also noted, with respect to the main parking lot, that the applicant is proposing a 21 foot driving isle. The Planning Director felt that the applicant should be aware that a more desirable width for a driving isle is 25 feet. Other matters which were discussed included drainage, water and sewer services, etc. Dick Fuchs, architect for the applicant, was in attendance and answered questions from the Planning Con~ission. Although notices were mailed out to the surrounding property owners there were no property owners in attendance to express support or objection to the proposal. After discussion, a motion was made by Con~issioner Stevens, seconded by Cor~issioner Kaiser, to recorm~_nd approval of the revised site plan subject to the following conditions: The amount of parking proposed is based on 2400 sq.ft, of net building floor area. Upon review of final building plans the net floor area cannot exceed 2400 sq.ft, without the parking issue again being addressed. B. The applicant is to utilize existing sewer and water services if possible. The applicant is to receive necessary permits frc~NDOT and the City regarding the planting of trees/shrubbery in the ~oulevard along Hwy 61 and 14th St. D. The applicant is to restore all disturbed boulevard areas with black dirt and sod. The construction of the building and all accessory iten~ (landscaping, parking lot, curbing, etc.) shall be cc~pleted as per the revised site plan dated June 4, 1986. Upon request for the occupancy of the building all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to the escrow requirements in the site plan review provisions contained within the zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. The Planning Director informed the Planning Co~ssion that Mr. Claflin is requesting a home occupation permit so that he may conduct a garment silkscreening operation in his hc~e. It was noted that the property in question is owned by the applicants father. The applicant does live on the property in question. According to Claflins application the hc~e occupation would involve the silk- screening of garments (t-shirts, caps, etc.) using mainly water soluable ink and film. It was also noted that the applicant would also be using enamel ink which requires mineral spirits for clean up. It was noted in Claflins application that the basement would be used for the home occupation and that approximately 8 sq. ft., out of a total 1200 sq.ft, in the home, will be used for the hcme occupation activity. The Planning Director further noted that the citys Fire Marshall and Water Superintendent inspected the Claflin residence and have determined that, based on the inspection at that time, the occupation would not appear to constitute a hazard. Mr. Claflin was in attendance and answered questions from the Planning Con~ission. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - SILK SCREENING OPERATION-THOMAS R. CLAFLIN, 1306 W. 22nd St. It was further noted that Mr. Claflin was given a copy of the zoning ordinance requirements for home occupations. After discussion a motion was made by Con~nissionr Conzemius, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, to recon~end approval of the hc~e occupation permit. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. The Planning Director reminded the Planning Cor~nission that on June 23, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. the Planning Con~nission will hold a public hearing on the proposed zoning designation for the recently annexed properties along Malcolm Avenue. Based in part on the surrounding zoning and development it is proposed that the Malcolm Avenue properties be zoned under an R-2 designation. Jack Skoog, 16094 Malcolm Avenue, was in attendance and expressed support for the R-2 zone. No further action was taken by the Planning Co~mission. The Planning Director informed the Planning Cc~mission that the Planning Con~nittee of the City Council had been working on an Amendment to the site plan review procedures as outlined in the zoning ordinance (Section 10.24). The work done by the Planning Ccgnlittee on this matter involved meetings with individuals involved with the building trades in Hastings. The City Council, at its meeting on June 2, 1986, approved the first reading of the proposed amendment. In addition, pursuant to State Statute and City Ordinance, the City Council referred the proposed amendment to the Planning Conmission for its review. The Planning Director briefly reviewed the proposed amendment. The Planning Director noted that the word 'building"in the heading of the ordinance and Subdivision 3 and Subdivision 5 should probably be deleted as the language would appear to create confusion pertaining to the actual timing of approval of the building plans. After discussion a motion was made by Con~nissioner Conzermius, seconded by Co~nissioner Kaiser, to recu~end approval of the proposed amendment to the site plan review procedure. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. The Planning Director updated the Planning Corr~ission on the progress on a possible amendment to the zoning ordinance to establish an agricultural preserves district. No further action was taken. Cc~mlittee Chairman Stevens informed the Planning Corm~ssion that the co~nittee had not yet met due to the need for more information regarding matters pertaining to nonconforming structures. The Planning Corm~ssion requested that the Planning Director check on a definition of "encouraging the survival of a nonconforming structure". No further action was taken. The Planning Director discussed with the Planning Cc~mission the following items: A. Revised site plan for the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church located at W. 4th St. and Whispering Lane. The Planning Director informed the Planning Comnission that the church was proposing minor adjustments to the site plan which pertain primarily to the parking lot. It appears that the number of parking spaces, landscaping, etc. were not affected by the change. The Planning Director did inform the Planning Con~nission that the church now ZONING-MALCOLM AVENIIE PROPERTIES PROPOSED AMENEMENT SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES REPORT FROM COM~4ITTEE ON NONCONFOt~MIT IES OTHER BUSINESS proposes to replace the concrete curb and gutter with concrete curb stops due to budget constraints. The Planning Director also noted that the church was considering the deletion of the access drive off of Whispering Lane. Planning Con~nission noted that although all other matters pertaining to the site plan adjustment appeared acceptable the access drive off of Whispering Lane must be included within the initial construction of the project. No further action was taken. B. Comnissioner Voelker proposed that the Planning Conmission have Bernie Larson, County Surveyor, at an upcc~ing Planning Con~ission meeting to discuss the need for surveys. The Planning Conmission requested that the Planning Director invite Mr. Larson to an upcoming meeting which has a light agenda. C. The Planning Director updated the Planning Conn~ission on recent City Council actions. Co~nissioner Voelker moved, seconded by Conmissioner Kaiser, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. ADJO~