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Home My WebLink About10/24/88H~STINGS PLANNING CO'~FIlSSION October 24, 19~ The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Comlaission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. r,lembars Present: Chairman Folch, Cornmissioners Krook, Zender, Voelker, Kaiser Anderson, Ditty, and !}red~]e. ~lembers Absent: Commissioner Featherstone Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Planning Intern Jorgenson Followln9 the takin9 of the role, an error was pointed out APPROVAL OF ~,IINUTES in the minutes of ~4onday, October 10, 1933. The error noted was the fact that Commissioner Kreok was actually absent during that meeting and not Commissioner dredge. Following this point, a motion was made by Commissioner Dredge and seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the minutes of Monday, October 10, 1988 subject to the above stated change. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. ~,Iinutes approved. Planning Director Harmening detailed the application of Deb & Diane Stern to the Planning Commission. The application involved the approval of a minor subdivision to split the present lot into two parts such that each unit of a twin home configuration will occupy its own separate lot. As part of this process a public hearing on the issue is required. Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. As no persons were present that desired to comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING-~INOR sur3DIVISION-LDT 2,FiLl( 3 SIEBENS 3RD DE~ & DIANE STERN Commission members began discussion on tha Issue. Concern had been made over the utility separation for the property. Plannin9 Director Harmening addressed questions of utilities to the Commissioners satisfaction. Following discussion on the matter a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the minor subdivision. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O; ~otion passed. Planning Intern Jorgenson detailed to the Commission an application by Curtis Nelson requesting site plan approval of a proposed 960 sq. ft. storage building. The proposed structure would accomodate additional storage and according to the applicant not increase the present retail sales space. SITE PLAN-HASTINGS FAR!,I HARI<ET ANO GARDEN CENTER - CURTIS NELSON 1419 'FERH ILLION The structure as proposed is to be metal/steel was a standing seam roof upon a poured concrete slab. Due to its proximity to Vermillion Street the Commissioners voiced concern over the appearance of such a structure. The Commission addressed the issue of appearance with ~,~r. Nelson. It was felt that if the building could be sided with a different material and the roof shingled, that the appearance would be enhanced to the degree necessary to allow the structure. Other issues relating to the proposed structure included area parking, storage shed relocation and the currant lot situation. All these issues were discussed and follo~in~ a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the plan subject to the following conditions: A. That the exterior materials be changed to lap siding and a shingled roof, both of .~hich should be of earth tone colors such that the appearance of the structure is aesthetically pleasing and fits into the area. B. That Lots 9 & 10, Block 7, Tripps Addition be joined into a single unit of land. C. That all building and fire codes be adhered to. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; abstention, Ditty. ~otion passed. The next agenda item addressed by the Commission was a call ORDER PU~SLIS HEARING for a public hearing regarding a request for a minor HINOR SUBDIVISION/ subdivision and variance for Lots 1 & 2, .SIk 41, Town of VARIANCE-LOTS 1 ~ m_, Hastings. A motion was made by Commissioner Krook and secondedBL'< 41, TOIiN OF by Commissioner Voelker to hold the required public hearing HASTINGS-BIRCHEN/SA~!~9i at the next regularly scheduled Plannlng Commission meeting on November 14, 198r3 at 7:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O; Motion passed. Chairman Folch called for a five minute recess at 5:30 p.m. Chairman Folch called the meeting back to order at 8:35 p.m. The Commissioners than turned their attention to a review of a sketch plan for a proposed subdivision located between Trunk Highway 316 & Trunk Highway 61. The Commissioners addressed issues relating to this proposed development including but not limited to park land dedication, sidewall< requirements, six plax and duplex layout, gas line issues, and area ingress/egress. Present to address pertinent questions ~as ~lort Huber, residential area developer. SKETCH PLAN-CARl PARK- T.H. 316 & T.H. 61 The developer request~ input by the Commissioners on the general scheme. This input was provided and as no formal was required, none was taken. action Planning Director Harmening detailed a preli~ninary plat of Regina Hemorial Addition to the Commission. a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Krook to order a public hearing for the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting on November 14, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. PRELI ',11NARY PLAT- REGINA HE'4ORI AL ADDITION Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. ~otion Passed. Planning Director Harmening detailed the current status of the area in question to the Commission members. Harmening brought to the Commissioners attention City Council action 31~3 & of October 17, 19~8 directing the Commission to commence AREA rezoning proceedings on the undeveloped property In the annexation area. The area of Issue is located between T.H. 316 & T.H. 61. The developer had expressed a desire to accelerate the process that provides for zonlng designations. Present, representing Delta Realty, was Murray Kornberg, commercial property developer. Mr. Kornberg explained to the Commissioners that it was not his intention to circumvent their authority, but to advance the process of rezonlng by requesting the Commissioners to recommend the undeveloped property identified for a shopping center be rezoned commercial (C-4), and that the required public hearing associated with such a rezoning action be held by the City Council Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Ditty and seconded by Commissioner Dredge to recommend that the undeveloped land guided commercial In the annexation area, excluding the K.C. Hall property, and the undeveloped property south of the Bowling alley along T.H. 61 be zoned C-4 and that as part of the process of rezonlng that the required public hearing be held by the City Council. REZONIING UNDEVELOPED COI~MERCI AL PROPERTY 61 ANNEXATION Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, Krook, Anderson & Zender. 1,~otion passed. Planning Director Harmening requested input from the Commissioners on the possible creation of an additional zoning designation, a general office district. The Commission felt more consultation was needed on the topic and Chairman Folch called for the development of a committee to discuss the matter throughly. REVIEW OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT A motion was made by Commissioner Dredge and seconded by Commissioner Voelker to form the committee. Commissioner Dredge will chair the committee and Commissioners Krook, Voelker and Anderson will be seated upon the committee. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nays, O; !.~otlon passed. The next item addressed by the Commission was an application RIVER',¥OOD 4TH by Greg Jablonske for final plat approval for Riverwood 4th ADDITION-FINAL PLAT Addition. As the discussion on the issue ensued the Commissioners felt that information provided them by ~lr. Jablonske was insufficient for the decision. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender that a special meeting be held on November 2, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. to review material related to the issue. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O; !.lotion passed. The Planning girector updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council action. A brief discussion of meeting dates for the Comprehensive Plan review committee ensued. The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 1988 at 6:00 p.m. OTHER BIJSINESS/ UP")ATES There being no further business or up,dates a motion was ~ade by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. October 2~, 19~,'3. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. [~eeting adjourned. ADJOURNMENT