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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/86MINUTF~$ OF T~F, ~,STIN~$ PIA~[II~ C(~.¢,II$SION MOBDAY~ JANUARY 27, 1986 An early meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Simacek for the purpose of interviewing Planning Cor~ission applicants. Members Present: Commissioner Stevens, Folch, Kaiser, Conzemius, Voelker and Chairman Sii,~cek. Members Absent: Cu,m,issioners Ditty and Anderson Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening The Planning Co~mission interviewed, in order, applicants William Wendler, Susan Dredge, and Michael Hrinyak. Applicant Wendler was unable to attend as he was out of town. PLANNING APPLICANTS After all the interviews were conducted a vote by signed ballot was then cast. After three ballots the applicant recommended to the City Council for appointment to the City Planning Commission was Susan Dredge. The votes on Co~m]issioner Cc~missioner Commissioner Commissioner the final ballot were as follows: Kaiser - Dredge Stevens - Wendler Folch - Susan Dredge Conzemius -Wendler Co~missioner Voelker - Dredge Chairman Simacek - Abstained from voting The results of all ballots cast for the Planning Con~ission appointment are on file at the Hastings City Hall. The regular Planning Co~aission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Motion by Cc~missioner Folch, seconded by Cc~missioner, Kaiser to approve the January 13, 1986 Minutes. Voice vote carried Unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m. Being PUBLIC HEARING- there were no cc~ments received from the audience the public PRELIMINARY ANDFINAL hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m. The Planning Director addressed PlAT-ROCKY RIDGE the Preliminary and Final Platting action proposed by the TOWNHOUSE FIRST applicant. Proposed platting action actually consisted of replatting ADDITION-REPLAT OF four existing lots into eight individual lots with the area surrounding LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 1 the lots to be considered cc~aon open space. There currently exists DAKOTA HILLS FIFTH three duplex units on now proposed lots 1 & 2, 3 & 4, and 5 & 6. The ADDITION-HASTINGS proposed replatting action will allow for the individual sale of the CONSYI~UOTION CO. units. The proposed name for the new plat is the Rocky Ridge Townhouse First Addition. The Planner pointed out that the Building Inspector had found that the existing structures meet building and plumbing code requirements. As a point of information, concems pertaining to utility services are not relevent in this case as they are in a separate plat being reviewed later at this meeting as the utility services for the Rocky Ridge Townhouses provide for separate shut offs for each individual unit. Commissioner Stevens expressed concern with building code matter pertaining to the construction of the c(mm*~n walls. After further discussion Con~aissioner Conzemius moved, seconded by Cormnissioner Kaiser to rec~m~aend approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Rocky Ridge Townhouse First Addition which is a replat of lots 1 thru 4 Block 1 Dakota Hills Fifth ~]dition on the condition that the Building Inspector recheck the status of the ccmmon walls as they pertain to code requirements. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Being there were no c~ents received fro~a the audience the public hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. The Planning Director addressed the Preliminary and Final Platting action proposed by the applicant. The proposed platting action consists of the replatting of four existing lots, each lot currently containing four row houses, into sixteen lots to be sold off individually with the area surrounding the lots to be coasidered c~m,~)n area. %~e proposed n~ for the new plat is the Hilltop Homes First Addition. The Planner pointed out that although the Building Inspector had found that the existing structures meet building and plumbing code requirements concern was raised by the Water Department that the existing water utilities only provide for one outside water shut off for each building. It was felt this situation could l~ssibly cause a problem in dealing with delinquent water bills for the individual units. Concerns also pertain to the ability of a homeowner to repair a service line which may pass over another persons property. This matter had been brought to the attention of the applicant at an earlier date and it was proposed that the concerns as outlined be addressed in the Townhouse or Homeowners Association Agreement which would be in place for the proposed plat. Commissioner Stevens expressed concern with the proposal to address the Water Departments concerns through the Homeowners Association agreement. After further discussion Commissioner Conzenius moved to approve the preliminary and final plat subject to the utility concerns being addressed in the Homeowners Association Agreement. Motion died for the lack of a second. Following additional discussion Co~issioner Conzemius moved, seconded by C~,,~issioner Folch, to approve the preliminary and final plat for the Hilltop Homes First Addition subject to the City receiving ar~ approving prior to final plat approval by the City Council a Homeowners Association Agreement which addresses the concerns relating to the utility services. These concerns include the payment of delinquent water bills by the association, an understanding regarding the city's right to shut the water off to an entire building~ and utility repair easements or rights. Upon vote taken Cor~issioners Folch, Kaiser , Conzamius and Simacek voted in favor of said motion; Con~issioners Stevens and Voelker voted against the motion, whereupon the motion was declared passed. PUBLIC HEARING- PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT-HILLTOP HOMES FIRST ADDITION REPLAT OF LOTS 3-6, BLOCK 1-SCHUMACHERS FIRST ADDITION- HOFFMAN & MCNAMARA Planning Olrector briefly reviewed the recfaest belng made by t2~e applicant whlch consist~ of a rezonlng r~uest from Ag to R3 PRD and Preliminary Plat approval for 31.33 acres of land located north of the Whispering Imne/4th Street West intersection. The proposed development and layout consisted of the following and was similar in nature to previous recommendations made by City staff: 23 single famlly homes, 18 tova~houses, 16 duplexes, 120 apartment unlts, and 4 acres for a proposed church and 2.8 acres for park land dedication. The proposed density for the development is 5.65 units per acre. The R-3 zoning requirements permit 8.7 units per acre. The Comp Plan has identified the area in question for medium density residential uses to be developed at a density of 4 to 8 units per acres. The proposed layout for the public utilities and street grades are in accordance to the plans and specifications being prepared by the City's Engineering Department. The Engineering Department has determined that the improvements are feasible and that the Development can be served by the adjacent utilities in the Fourth Street right of way. Questions which were raised by members of the audience included: PUBLIC REZONING & PRE- LIMINARY PLAT- WILLIAMS FIRST ADDITION -SCHUMACHER A. Wint Hart_man - concerns with regard to the ability of the storm sewer system in 4th Street to handle the drainage needs of the proposed development as well as future growth to the west of the development. Mr. Hartman also expressed concern with the park land dedication proposal. B. Pete Conzemius - Concerned with city policies regarding park development. There being no further comments from the audience the public hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m. Cc~missioner Voelker expressed concern with the proposed development as the applicant was involved with previous developments which have created problems or are not yet completed. Commissioner Conzemius expressed an interest in having the NRRC prepare a Master Park Plan for Hastings. After further review of the staff report prepared on this matter the following action was taken: Commissioner Stevens moved, seconded by C~issioner Folch, to recommend approval to the City Council of the rezoning of the subject property from Agriculture to R-3 PRD subject to the conditions or understandings being implemented as outlined bel(~¢. Upon vote taken Cu~,,issioners Stevens Folch, Kaiser and Chairman Simacek voted in favor of said motion; Co~missioner Voelker voted against said motion; Cc~missioner Conzemius abstained. The motion was declared passed. After additional discussion Co~nissioner Folch moved,seconded by Conmissioner Stevens, to rec(]nmend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat for the subject property contingent on the conditions and understandings being implemented as outlined below. Upon vote taken Cc~missioner Stevens, Kaiser Folch and Chairman Simacek voted in favor of said motion; Commissioner Voelker voted against said motion; Cu~,.issioner Conzemius abstained. The motion was declared passed. The conditions or understandings to be implemented as in motions for r z0ninQ Drelimina plat approval are as follows: That the park land, single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and apartment units be located on their respective lots as proposed in the preliminary plat/development proposal. That 2.82 acres of park land be dedicated in the location proposed on the preliminary plat as per the recommendation made by the Natural Resources and Recreation Cu,~,~ission. That the Whispering Lane street extension to 140th Street be widened to the required 60 feet and that the extension be surfaced with gravel until such time as sewer and water utilities are installed. 4. That the lot and block numbering syst~ be refined. 5. That drainage and utility easements be provided along property lines as per city requirements. Se That it be understood that final site and building plan approval is required pursuant to section 10.24 of the City Codes for the 90 and 30 unit apartment c(m~plex development as well as for the 18 unit tewnhouse development. The final site plan proposals to be in conformance with city regulations. Specific attention to be paid to setbacks, screening and landscaping, fire protection systems, screening and waste disposal systems, lighting, etc. 7. Single family lots in Theo Court to have 75 foot widths at setback lines. That the lot remnants in the northeast and northwest corners of the develoument be combined with those properties noted as exceptions on the proposed plat. An alternative, dependent upon the city's feelings on this matter, would be to designate the remnants as outlots and declared unbuildable. 9. The development of duplex and single family lots to be subject to city regulations regarding setbacks, etc. 10. That, if required, an Envirom~ental Assessment Worksheet be prepared and processed through the required review period prior to final plat approval and construction. 11. That a develol~nent agreement be formulated to i~plement the conditions and understandings presentally brought forward and/or those which may be recognized at a later date. Said development agree~nt and stated requirements therein to be recorded against and run with the prouerty in question. Planning Director reviewed the Home Occupation Pemit for Ruth Bremer located at 920 Tyler Street. Pemit request is for a one chair beauty shop. Motion by Cc~ssioner Stevens, seconded by Co~m]issioner Conzemius, to reco~nend to the City Council approval of the Home Occupation Permit as it complies with ordinance requirements subject to applicable building code and state licensing requirements being met. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. The Planning Director reviewed the Home Occupation Permit for Robert Schmitz located at 803 Oak Street. The permit request is for a Taxi Cab Service. Motion by Commissioner Folch, Seconded by Cc~missioner Kaiser~ to recommend to the City Council approval of the Hc~ Occupation Permit for a one car taxi cab service since it complies with ordinance requirements subject to any other required Home occupation Pemits being brought up to date and that any delinquent permit fees be paid in full. Ayes, 6; Nayes 0. The Planning Con~nission briefly discussed matters pertaining to the upcoming Highway 55 improvement project. Chairman Simacek briefly addressed the Planning Coemission on his interpretations of the Planning C~,,,ission Chairmans required duties and responsibilities when serving in that capacity. Motion by Co~missioner Conzemius, seconded by Cu~u,issioner Folch, to nominate Commissioner Simacek as Chairman. Motion by Cu,u,issioner Voelker to nominate Cc~anissioner Folch as Chairman. Motion byCo~missioner Conzemius, seconded by Co~missioner Folch, to close nominations. Votes were done at this time by raised hands. The tally showed three votes for Ccmmissioner Simacek and one vote for Co~nissioner Folch. Commissioner Simacek and Folch abstained from voting. Co~nissioner Simacek is new appointed the Planning Cc~aission Chairman. Commissioner Voelker moved, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser, to nominate Co~nissioner Folch as Vice-Chairman. C~issioner Stevens moved, seconded by Commissioner Conzemiustto close nominations. Upon vote taken for the Vice Chairman position, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0; C~,.issioner Folch abstained from voting. Commissioner Folch is now appointed Vice-Chairman. Miscellaneous items were discussed at this time including matters pertaining to requiring tie downs for homes in Mobilehome parks and also a discussion on an interpretation of churches and their relationship to the permitted uses in a C-3 zone. OCCUPATION PERMIT-RUTH BREMER 920 TYLER STlqEET- BEAUI~ SHOP HOME OCCUPATION- ROBERT SCHMITZ 803 OAK STRh~T- TAXI CAB SERVICE HWY 55 IMPROVK~L~NT PROJECT CHAIRMANS SELECTION OF CG694ISSION CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN 0THERBUSINESS Moved by C(wanissioner Folch, seconded by Co~nissioner Kaiser to ADJO~ adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0.