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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/27/88HASTINGS PLANNI'qG OO~I~ISSIO~t December 27, 1988 The regular meting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. ltembers Present: Commissioners Ditty, Kaiser, Anderson, Zender, Voelker, Featherstone and Chairman Folch. rqembers Absenf: Commissioners Krook and Dredge. Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening and Planning Intern Jorgenson A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded Commissioner Zender to approve the minutes of Monday, December 12, 1988. by APPROVAL OF HIN[~ES Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. Minutes approved. Following Planning Director Harmening detailing the proposal to the Commissioners, Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. There being no one present who wished to comment Chairman Fotch closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. In this case, the proposal is the result of a desire by Viola Larson and Tom Bates to relocate the common property line between properties owned by them. The relocation would result in the conveyance of approximately 6' of property owned by ~ates to Larson. Hinimum lot widths and sideyard setback requirer~nts would still be met following the property transfer. PUBLIC HEARING- *~. I NOR SHRDIVISION LOTS 2 & 3, BLK 8, BA ILLYS ADDITION- LARSON/BATE S Commissioner Krook arrived at 7:33 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Featherstone and seconded by Ccmmissioner Ditty to approve the minor subdivision of the property. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. Motion passed. Planning Director Harmening detailed the application. In this case Ken Grund, Three Rivers Mobile Home Park, is requesting approval of a proposed rezoning of 11.26 acres of land located directly west of the existing Three Rivers Mobile Home Park from Agriculture to R-6 Manufactured Home Park. This issue has been addressed in the past, as the same request came before the Planning Commission and Oity Council in the sumrmsr of 1987. Following an outline of PIJBLIC HEARING- REZONING AG. TO R-6 MANUFACTURED HOME PARK-PROPERlY DIRECTLY I~ST OF THREE RIVERS f4SBILE HOME PARK-KEN GRUND the proposal by Harmening, Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Comments which were received from the audience on this matter include: Steven Driscoll, 32 Shannon Drive, Three Rivers ~obile Home Park: ~r. Driscoll expressed concern over the effect the park expansion would have on present area land value's, future land value's and what impact the expansion would have on the DNR ~Vildlife Habitat area located to the east of Three Rivers f~obile Home Park. Pat ~{ethison, 1gO0 160th St. ~ast, Three Rivers ~{obile Home Park: ~.Irs. ~lathison expressed concern over the absence of a direct access route to T.H. 31,5. She further stated that the safety of area residents, in the event of an emergency, is jeopardized by the absence of such access. Ken Grund, Hanager/General Partner, Three Rivers ~obile Home Park: Hr. Grund explained the current ingress/egress situation and addressed the concerns aired about property values. He further stated that Three Rivers is a mcxJel mobile h~ne park and that requirements for home installation were as stringent as any area park. Leroy Thyen, 3505 Halcotm Avenue, Hastings: ~r. Thyen expressed concern over the style and configuration of the structures to be installed in the subject property. As there were no additional comments to be received from the audience, Ohairman Folch closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Commission members began discussion on the proposed R-6 zoning for the area. Questions raised included the present development status, infrastructure development, fire lane inplacement, desirability of buffer areas between zoning districts and egress/ingress facilities. As part of exploring these issues Planning Director Harmening detailed the history of the area and stated that a development agreement existed between the Sity of Hastings and Three Rivers Partnership. Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner ~rook to deny the application for rezoning based in general upon the Findings of Fact which were adopted as a part of the Oity's denial of the applicants rezoning request made for the same parcel of property in 19~7. Said findings of fact are on file at the Hastings City Hall. Upon vote taken, Ayes, ~; Hayes, O; Motion passed. At 8:35 p.m. Chairman Folch called for a 5 minute recess. At 8:42 p.m. Chairman Folch called the meeting to order. The next agend item viewed by the Commission was a 5~ rearyard setback variance request by Dan & Jennifer Raskob of 1355 W. 15th St. The request is the result of a desire by the Raskob's to construct a 12' x 14' three season porch addition to the rear of their house. The proposed addition will extend to within 30' of the rear property line rather then the required 35' minimum in the R-1 Low Density Residential Zoning District. Present to address pertinent questions were Dan & Jennifer Raskob. Following the detailing of the proposal by Planning Intern Jorgenson, Hr. Raskob addressed the C~nmission. REAR YARD SET,SACK VARI AHCE-1 355 W.1 5TH STREET-RASKOB After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Featherstone and seconded by Commissioner Ditty to approve the request based upon the fact that the special conditions and circumstances were present as the home in question was built with a larger front setback than required due to the influence of 15th St. which in turn limited what could be done in the rear yard. Furthermore, the proposed addition will not be a detrir~nt to the adjoining property owners due in part to the screening which is in place. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5~ Nayes, Krook, Zender and Voelker. [.lotion passed. Planning Director Harmening detailed to the Commission a request by Pam and ~ick Thorsen for approval of Hazelwood Bed & Breakfast as well as the approval of a siqnage variance related to the Bed & ~reakfast operation. The request is a result of city code requirements which state that prior to the operation of a bed & breakfast, that the operator shall be granted a permit to operate such a business entity within the community. The related variance is the result of a desire of the Thorsens to utilize an existing sign frame located upon the property. This frame was previously utilized by the ~oratzka Law Office. The frame is designed to contain a sign approximately 3' x 4', with two sides, located in the west central area of the lot facing Vermillion Street and 7th. City Code states that not more than one identification sign not exceeding two square feet in area may be attached to each wall that faces a street. Therefore a variance to the signage ordinance is required. APPROVAL HAZE L '.ilo Or) LED ?. BREAi<F&ST- 705 VE~41LLION ST. PA~ & DiOr< THORSr:N Area zoning is R-2 Medium Density Residential and this type of facility is a permitted use in such a district. The inn as proposed is to have four bed & breakfast units, a managers apartn~nt and a 10' x 9' office that would be used as a general office for the Thorsens bed & breakfast operations. The office use is permitted as the use of the structur~ as an office has not been discontinued for a period of six months or greater and the functions of the office are directly related to the bed & breakfast facility. Following discussion of the various issues relat~ to the facility a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender to recommend approval of the bed and breakfast operation. Furthermore, due to the fact that there will not be an increase in sign space over what previously existed with the law office, and that a sign located on the existing sign frame would not be a detrin~snt to the residential area, it is recommended that a variance be granted to allow the Thorsen's to use the existing sign frame for their bed and breakfast facility. Approval of these items is subject to the following conditions: That the applicant comply ~'~ith all standards pertaining to bed and breakfast establish.nents In the R-2 zone. That the other necessary perm ts or license (hotel & food) be obtained to allow the operation of the facility. Aisc, applicable bullding and fire codes must be met and adhered to as well. That, if necessary, the Thorsen~s shall receive approval of their sign design from the HPC or any other required authority. In addition, a signed permit shall be obtained for the sign. D. That the Thorsens provide a firmer indication of St. Lukes willingness to allow them to use the Churchs parking tot. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. ~otion passed. Oc~missioner Ditty departed at 9:05 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner !<aiser and seconded by gc~missioner !(rook to order a public hearing for the next regular Planning Oommission meeting on Tuesday, January 1989 to consider the preliminary plat and rezoning from Agriculture to R-3 mRD for a 42.8 acre parcel located in the recently annexed area between T.H. 316 & 61. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0; h~otion passed. Planning Director Harmening updated the ~Somniss~on on the status of current issues. There being no further business a motion was made by Commissioner Voelker and seconded by Commission Zender to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, g. !leering adjourned. ORDER PUBL lO HEAR lNG PRELIfIINARY PLAT ?, REZON I ",IG-AG. TO R-3 PRD CARl PARK- AO') RN I NVESTI, IENTS UP")ATE' S/OTHE R 3JSI N':_ S S &DJOURNHENT