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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/88HASTINGS PLANNING CO~..~tlSSION NOVEI..IBER 14, 198.B The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. !~embers Present: Members Absent: Chairman Folch, Commissioners Featherstone, Krook, Voelker, Kaiser, Anderson and Dredge. Commissioners Ditty and Zender Staff Present: Planning Commissioner Krook moved, to approve the minutes of Director Harmening and Planning Intern Jorgenson seconded by Commissioner Kaiser MINUTES Monday October 24, 1988. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7~ Nayes, O; l~inutes approved. Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. There being no comment from the audience Chairman Folch closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Planning Director Harmening reviewed with the Planning Commission the requested minor subdivision. In this case Mr. Birchens request is to attempt to resolve an encroachment that has existed since 1936. The encroachment is that a garage constructed on Lot 1, Block 41 encroachs upon adjoining Lot 2 by approximately 1.6 feet. The associated variance results from the seller desiring to convey only enough property to resolve the encroachment. The required setback is 3 feet. The applicant proposed an approximate 1.5 foot setback thereby a 1.5 foot variance is required. The Planning Commission reviewed the survey of the proposed minor subdivision with 14r.Birchen who was present to address pertinent questions. PUBLIC HEARING- MINOR SUBDIVISION VARIANCE-BIRCHEN/ SA).~©NS After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Krook, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the minor subdivision and relating variance as it was felt special conditions and circumstances were apparent in this case as the proposed action would rectify an existing problem and allow for a better situation then what is presently in place. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; ~4otion passed. Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. There being no comment from the audience Chairman Folch closed the public hearing at 7:41. Following the public hearing Planning Director Harmening detailed the application of Regina Memorial Complex for preliminary plat approval. The plat proposes two parcels. Lot 1, Block 1 takes into consideration the new clinic and the remaining property is proposed to be platted as an Outlot. Items of interest relating to the proposal and addressed by the Commissioners included the dedication of public utility/drainage easement and joint parking/access agreements. In addition to these issues the Dakota County Plat Commission met to consider the preliminary plat. This is due to the proximity of the platted area to C.S.A.H. 42. The Plat Commission requested a dedication PIJBLIC HEARING- PRELIMINARY PLAT- REGINA ME~RIAL ADDITION of restricted access as county spacing guidelines do not allow for an access betm~een Pleasant Avenue and the existing entrance. It was staffs opinion that in light of the fact that this property will have to be replatted at a later date, that the City may wish to request the county to waive the dedication requirement and deal with the issue at such time that a development proposal and replatting is made for Outlot A. Present to address pertinent questions was R.P. Fuchs, architect. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, and seconded by Commissioner Krook, to approve the preliminary plat and request a waiver of the county's restricted access dedication requirement at this time and deal with the issue at the time an actual development and replatting proposal is made for Outlot A. Approval is subject to the following conditions: A. The 20 foot easement proposed to be dedicated over the existing private sewer and watermains should be eliminated from the plat. B. That, if necessary, a joint access/parking agreement should be entered into to take into consideration the existing parking lot situation on Outlot A and the multiple use of this parking lot. C. That the applicant keep in mind the possible need for a future access from Pleasant Drive into Outlot A to serve both Outlot A and the clinic. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; ~4otion passed. Planning Director Harmening detailed the application of Don Fluegel and Jack Christenson for final plat approval of Pleasant Valley 4th Addition. It appears that the final plat as proposed is consistent with the preliminary plat which was recently approved, with conditions, by the City Council. Commissioner Featherstone inquired as to parkland dedication requirements, ponding basin capacity and sidewalk requirements. Planning Director Harmening addressed the areas of concern. After further discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Krook, and seconded by Commissioner Featherstone, to recommend approval of the final plat subject to the following conditions: I. Payment of interceptor sewer charges. 2. That one tree shall be planted per lot per City Code requirements. 3. Setbacks on corner lots shall be 25 feet from each street right of way line. · 4. That the utilities and curb cuts and related street restoration shall be completed pursuant to city specifications. 5. That it be understood that at the time any portion of Outlot A of Pleasant Valley 4th Addition or Pleasant Valley Ist Addition are proposed to be platted in any form, that issues pertaining to park land dedication and storm water drainage shall be resolved fully to the satisfaction of the City of Hastings. FINAL PLAT-PLEASANT VALLEY 4TH ADOlTION FLUEGEL/CHRISTENSON 6. That the developer overlay Jefferson St., pursuant to city specs,one year after all of the utility services are extended into the lots. 7. That the developer be required to install a sidewalk on Jefferson St., as per the ~ain Pedestrian Route System Plan, or on a separate and more appropriate street in the overall development which will be determined at a later date as a part of finalizing the overall plan for the area. 8. That a development agreement be entered into to implement the conditions and understandings ~entioned or those that may be recognized at a later date. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes,O; ~.~tion passed. Planning Intern Jorgenson detailed to the Commissioners a variance request by Nell & Cheryl Matsch of 700 W. 12th Street. The request is the result of a desire by ~r. Matsch to convert an existing garage area into a bedroom. The home is situated within a R-2 zoning district, which requires a minimum 4' setback if the structure is used as a garage and a 7' setback if its usage is for living area. The conversion would technically increase a non-conformity. However, the configuration of the home would not be changed as a result of this conversion. It was noted that the applicant has in addition to the garage he proposes to convert, a two stall tuck under garage with associated off street parking. ~r. ~atsch was present to address pertinent questions. Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, and seconded by Commissioner Featherstone to approve the variance due to the following reasons: VARIANCE REQUEST HElL MATSCH, 700 W. I~H ST. The applicant has in addition to the garage he proposes to convert a two stall tuck under garage with associated off street parking located in the northeast corner of the home. Therefore, parking requirements would be met without the existence of the single garage. Although technically the non-conformity would be increased, the configuration of the home would not be changed as a result of this conversion. In speaking with ~tr. Matsch he stated that at some point in the near future other than a single parking pad, the existing drive leading to the proposed conversion would be removed from the property. This action would eliminate some confusion associated with the present property layout and enhance the area from an aesthetic perspective. Approval of the variance is subject to the applicant converting approxi~tely one-third of the driveway extending from the structure to the street and that this area be landscaped. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, Voetker; Motion passed. The next agenda item addressed by the Commissioners was a request by Pam & Dick Thorsen to have property they own at 705 Vermillion Street placed on the historic register. The Commissioners reviewed the site in relation to the Comprehensive Plan and discussed the effect such a designation would have on adjoining properties. Following this discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend the property be placed on the historic register. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; ~otion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to order a public hearing for the next regular Planning Commission meeting on November 28, 1988 to consider the subdividing of Lots 2 & 3, Block 15, Town of Hastings in order to eliminate an encroachment. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; Motion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Voelker to order that a public hearing be held on November 28, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. to consider a zoning amendment, outlining when traffic studies are required for certain developments. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; Motion passed. Planning Director Harmening updated the Commissioners on the status of a revised corner side setback ordinance and presented to them a concept plan of the proposed residential development between Trunk Highway 316 & 61. Recent City Council actions were also outlined. There being no further business a motion was made by Commissioner Krook, and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser, to adjourn the r~eting at 8:32 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; Meeting adjourned. HISTORIC r)_ SI oNAT IOH 705 VERMILLION ST. THORSENS ORDER PUBLIC HEARING MINOR SUBDIVISION- 312 & 314 E. 2ND ST. GAHNZ ORDER PIJBL I C HEAR I NG TRAFFIC STUDY ORD I NANCE UPDATE S/OTHE R BUSI NESS