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May 10, 2021 - Regular Meeting Agenda
The Hastings Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom video conference.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Best, Halberg, Matzke, Messina, Peters, Romens and Teiken
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
2. Approval of Minutes
The minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Hastings Commons LLC - Interim Use Permit #2021-17 - Motor Coach Commerce Facility -
24xx Vermillion Street
Hinzman defined interim use, summarized the ordinance change and settlement agreement with
Hastings Commons LLC, and discussed the Interim Use Permit (IUP) request, proposed site plan,
conditions for the Interim Use Permit and received public comments. He explained why staff
supported the applicant’s request to remove IUP conditions #3 and #4 as listed in the staff memo.
Commissioner Teiken asked for clarification on the length of the motor coaches and travel
trailers. Hinzman indicated that they cannot be less than 20 feet.
Commissioner Messina opened the public hearing and hearing no comments closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Peters expressed concerns of site management, turning left out of facility and
asked how the term length of the IUP was determined. Hinzman indicated that the applicant also
owns the adjacent mobile home property and the two properties will share the on-site manager
position. He noted turning left onto Vermillion Street may be difficult and detailed how the term
length was established.
Commissioner Messina and Hinzman discussed MnDot’s involvement in the project.
Commissioner Matzke inquired about an easement agreement between Hastings Commons LLC
and the hotel property to allow hotel guests to use the driveways through the motor coach facility. He
stated yes there were easement agreements between the two properties. They also discussed signage
for the hotel and possibly how traffic may be affected.
The Commissioners and Hinzman discussed the history of the utilization of the site and the legal
dispute and resolution.
Commissioners Romens and Teiken specified why they were apprehensive about this project.
Commissioner Halberg, Romens and Teiken commented on the current aesthetics of the property
and the aesthetics after the completion of the motor coach facility.
Commissioner Halberg echoed Commissioner Peter’s concern of traffic.
Commissioner Messina inquired if the proposed lighting would illuminate into the hotel or onto
Vermillion Street. Hinzman explained why the lighting would not have any affect to the hotel or the
street.
Commissioner Teiken and Hinzman discussed the definitions of interim use permits and special
use permits and why these requests are brought before the Planning Commission and City Council.
They also talked of provisions for violated rules.
Commissioner Romens and Hinzman discussed the two driveways through the site for cars going
to the hotel. Hinzman stated that the hotel does not have any other access.
Commissioner Messina asked if the neighborhood would be adversely affected by the campers at
the motor coach facility. Hinzman stated the rules of operation were listed in the settlement
agreement.
Commissioner Peters commented that a manager was required to be onsite during normal
business hours; however, there would not be a manager onsite to enforce rules after business hours.
Hinzman indicated that complaints may be directed to the onsite manager of the mobile home park.
Mark Lambert, owner of Hastings Commons LLC, stated that an onsite manager does live at the
mobile home park. Lambert also stressed that they will adhere to the rules set forth in the settlement
agreement.
The Commissioners Lambert discussed winterization plans and snowplowing for the motor coach
facility.
Commissioner Matzke motioned to approve the Interim Use Permit as amended and the Site Plan
as presented, seconded by Commissioner Teiken. Roll call vote: Ayes 5; Nays 2 – Romens and
Teiken. Motion approved.
Hinzman noted that this item will be on the May 17, 2021 City Council Agenda.
OTHER ACTIONS
4. Other Business
Hinzman updated the Commissioners of Planning items approved by the City Council and
detailed items anticipated to be on the upcoming Planning Commission Agendas.
5. Adjourn
Commissioner Teiken motioned to adjourn at 7:50 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Romens.
Roll call vote: Ayes 7; Nays 0. Motion approved.
Next Meeting – May 24, 2020
Respectively Submitted:
Erica Henderson
Deputy City Clerk