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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/86MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING C0~ISSION Monday, February 24, 1986 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Con,missioners Dredge, Folch, Kaiser, Simacek, Anderson and Voelker. Members Absent: Conmissioners Conzemius, Stevens, Ditty. Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening. Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Comnissioner Folch, to approve the February 10, 1986 minutes. Voice vote carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. briefly reviewed the request being made by the applicant. In this case the applicant is requesting a rezoning from Ag to R-3 PRD, preliminary plat approval, and a variance to the city's subdivision design criteria so that 37 residential units may be located on approx- imately 10 acres of land. The Plat is proposed to be called Siebens 3rd Addition. The breakdown of the proposal is as follows: 11 single family units and 26 duplex units. The proposal new before the Planning Con~ission is actually intended to be eventually tied into and become a part of an overall proposed R-3 Planned Residential Development Area which would encompass approximately 68 acres and include single family, duplex, four plex, townhouse, and nmlti family units. The proposed density for the development is 3.7 units per acre. Maximum allowable density for an R-3 zone is 8.7 units per acre. At the time of total development of the entire 68 acres the overall density would be increased but still maintained within the required limits. The Comprehensive Plan has identified the area in question for medium density residential use to be developed at a density of 4 to 8 units per acre. The proposed layout for the public utilities and street grades are in accordance with the plans and specifications being prepared by the city's engineering department. The engineering department had determined that the i~rovements are feasible and that the development can be served by the adjacent utilities in the 160th Street right of way. The applicant is requesting a variance to the city's subdivision ordinance pertaining to the length of cul-de-sacs. The proposed length of the Highview Knoll cul-de-sac is approximately 535 feet. Section 11.05 Subdivision 1C of the city's subdivision ordinance states that cul-de-sacs may have a maximum length of 500 feet. The Planning Director PUBLIC HEARING- REZONING FROM AG TO R-3 PRD AND PRELIMINARY PLAT- SIEBENS 3RD ADDN- AL SIEBEN The following comments were received from the audience: Fran Teuber - expressed concern with regard to park land for Siebens 2nd Addition. Jim Olson - Concerned with densities proposed for Siebens 3rd Addition and possible future additions. A1 Sieben - is willing to provide a cash payment in lieu of park land for Siebens 3rd Addition but desires some type of credit on said cash payment in consideration of excess park land to be provided for Siebens 2nd Addition. There being no further conments the Chairman closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. After further discussion Commissioner Folch moved, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser, to recor~nend approval of the rezoning from Ag to R-3 PRD for Siebens Third Addition subject to the conditions outlined below. Upon vote taken, Ayes: 6; Nayes, 0. After discussion Commissioner Folchmoved, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Siebens 3rd Addition and a variance to the city's subdivision requirements to permit a cul-de-sac length of approximately 535 feet. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. The recon~endations for approval of the rezoning and preliminary plat, including the variance on the lenght of the cul-de-sac, were approved because they are consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan, because they are consistent with the R-3 PRD zoning requirements, and further that there are adequate sanitary sewer, watermains, storm sewer, and transportation facilities available to accou~date the site. The recommendations for approval are subject to the following conditions or understandings being implemented: 1. That single family homes will be constructed on lots 1-11, block 1 and duplexes will be constructed on lots 12-23, block 1 and lots 1-4, block 2 and lots 1-3, block 3 of Siebens 3rd Addition. 2. That the construction of the single family homes and duplexes be subject to city regulations pertaining to setbacks, parking, etc. That the park land dedication requirements be met pursuant to the require- ments of the NRRC. This would possibly include the payment of approximately $9200.00 in cash in lieu of actual park land dedication for Siebens 3rd Addition. The suggested park land arrangements are made based on the knowledge that park land is being developed in the area (Siebens 2nd) and that future park land is proposed to be developed adjacent to Siebens 3rd Addition at a later date. 4. That the single family lots in the HighviewKnoll cul-de-sac have a 75' width at the setback line. That a developers agreement be formulated to implement the conditions and understandings mentioned previously and or those which may be recognized at a later date. The Chairman opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. The Planning Director reviewed the proposal which consists of a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a mobilehome sales operation on the former Weber Ford site. Mobilehome Minnesota is the dealership which is interested in undertaking the operation. In this case the property in question is zoned C-2 which allows mobilehome sales under a Special Use Permit. The applicant proposes to place 6 model mobilehomes on the site with the sales office to be located in the existing building. Mr. Richard Zerber, with Mobilehome Minnesota, introduced himself and stated that he was available to answer any questions whichmay be brought forward on this matter. PUBLIC HEARING- SPECIAL USE PERMIT MOBILEHOME SALES LOTS 7-10, BLOCK 6 AND LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 7, VERMILLION ADDN. (OLD WEBER FORD PROPERI~f ) -RON BECKER -2- Cor~nents which were made included: Ron Becker- plans on starting an auto sales operation on the subject property within a year to 18 months which would eliminate the mobilehome sales operation. Richard Zerber- expressed concern with a possible condition proposed to be placed on the special use permit which would re,lire a 20 foot separation between the model homes. Co~ssioner Kaiser - concerned with ~bilehome sales lots popping up around the area of the mobile]nome park. There being no further conraents Chairman closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. The Planning Director reviewed with the Planning Comnission the required findings which need to be made for the issuance of a special use permit. After discussion, Co~nissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Voelker, to reconmend approval of the special use permit subject to the following conditions: A. Maximum of 6 model mobilehomes allowed on the site. B. A 20' minimum separation shall be established between the model homes. C. A 25' minimum setback shall be established between the model homes and all property lines. D. Dealer shall apply for any necessary permits or licenses required by the State of Minnesota. E. The Special Use Permit to be reviewed annually to determine compliance with the conditions established. Mr. Chapin is requesting permission to place an 8' x 16' office trailer on the auto impound lot located near the intersection of 23rd St. and Vermillion behind the Magic Touch Car Wash. Mr. Chapin is making this proposal as a solution to a problomwhich has presented itself regarding Chapins operation of a towing service out of his home. According to a letter which was received from Chapin the placement of an office trailer in the impound lot would permit him to provide dispatching services and office and meeting space for his drivers in a facility other than his home. To deal with sanitation questions Chapin has made an informal agreement with "The Bar" for the use of its' rest rooms. The proposal which is being made to accom0date sanitation needs is based on difficulties and costs associated with extending public sewers/water services to the i~oound lot lcoation. Mr. Chapin indicated that he still intends to take a tow tr~ck home at night and take phone calls. Conmissioner Kaiser stated that any approvals which may be made on this matter should not be construed as condoning the operation of a towing service out of Chapins home. Rt~UEST FOR PERMISSION TO PLACE AN 8'x16' OFFICE TRAII,FR ON AN AUTO IMPOUND LOT AT 23RD STREw±' & VERMILLION- DAVE CHAPIN-BEST -3- After further discussion Concessioner Voelker moved, seconded by Folch, to reconm~nd approval of the placement of an 8 x 16 foot Office Trailer on the impound lot with the sanitation arrangements as proposed due to the unique circumstances relating to the property. These circumstances include difficulties in extending sewer/water services to the property, availability of sanitation facilities in adjacent buildings, the relative location of the property in relation to adjacent land uses, compatability with the area in general and due to a basic compliance with building and zoning requirements. Approval is subject to the following conditions: A. The trailer is to be properly blocked up. B. The trailer may only be used for office and meeting space and not for living and sleeping purposes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. The Planning Co~n~ssion briefly discussed the following items: A. Revisions to Home Occupation Ordinance Criteria. B. Discussed other possible uses for large Historic structures. Planning Director Harmening updated the Planning Con~ission on recent City Council Actions. Commissioner Kaiser moved, seconded by Conm~issioner Voelker, to call a Public Hearing, if necessary on a red,est by Hastings Construction for preliminary/final plat approval for the Sunny Acres 3rdAddition. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Con~issioner Kaiser moved, seconded by Con~issioner Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. OTHER BUSINESS ORDER PUBLIC HEARING-PRELIMIN- ARY/F INAL PLAT- SUNNY ACRES 3RD ADDITION-HASTINGS CONSTRUCTION ADJOUPA~Eg~ -4-