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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/88Hastings Planninq C0mm~ss'0n October 10, 19~S The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission ',,~as called to order at 7:30 p.m ~embers Present: Chair:nan Folch, Commissioners :(rook, Voelker, Zender, '~aiser, Featherstona and Anderson. ~embers Absent: Commissioners Oredge and Ditty Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Planning Intern ,!orgenson A motion was made by Commissioner Featherstone and seconded by Commissioner '~aiser to approve the !~onday, September 2~, minutes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. ~,lnutes approved. APPRDVAL DF !~INUTES 1988 Planning Director Harmening detailed the application of Don Fluegel and Jacl< Ohristenson for approval of a prelininary plat and rezoning for property located along the west side of Pleasant Drive. The applicant proposed to plat approxi~nately 22.5 acres of land into seven single family lots, with the remaining property proposed to be platted as an outlot. The current zoning of the property is P-I (Public Institution). The applicant requests that the property be rezoned ~R-3 PRO. ?ithin the seven lots platted the developer anticipates Suilding single family homes. The area is proposed to be called Pleasant Valley ~.th Addition. The development seems to be in line with the city's comprehensive plan. As part of the process a public hearing on the issue is required. Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:38. As no persons were present that desired to comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m. pIjBLI C HEARING- PREL I F~IHAiTY PLAT/ R EZO N I ~G- PLEAS ANT VALLEY 4TH ADDITIO!I FLUEGEL/CHRI STENSOt,I Commission :nembers began discussion on the issue. Concern was voiced over the absence of sidewalks in the platted area. Following discussion on the matter a motion was made by Commissioner Zender and seconded by Commissioner Xaiser to approve the plat/rezoning subject to the following conditions: 1. Payment of interceptor sewer charges be made. 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 of any portion of gutlot A of Pleasant Valley 4th Addition or Pleasant Valley Ist Addition are proposed to be platted in any for~n, that issues pertaining to park land dedication and storm water drainage shall be resolved fully to the satisfaction of the City of Hastings. 6. That a development agreement be entered into to implement the conditions and understandings mentioned above or those that may be recognized at a later date. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Hayes, O; !.~otion passed. The next iterrl addressed by the Commission ~as the desire to clarify the city ordinance dealin~ with corner lot setbacks. Planning Director Harmening provided the Commission with information on the problematic areas of the ordinance as written. As part of the process to change the existing ordinance a public hearing was required. Notice of the hearing ~.~as sent to all Hastings area developers. Following Planning Director Harmening detailing pertinent information on the issue Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. There being no ~)ersons present interested in comment ng on the matter the public hearing was closed at 7:51 p.m. ?U~L l 0 ,'-tEAR I HG' CORNER SIE~E SETSACKS After some additional discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender to have staff rewrite the existing ordinance to eliminate the ambiguous language that presently exists. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. !lotion passed. Planning Director Harmening detailed the history of the issue to the Planning Commission and the public. The zoning for the area was originally considered at the September 26, 1988 Commission meeting. A public hearing held at that time brought forward some concerns of local residents as to the usage of this property. The Commission requested additional information be provided them before a decision on zoning the property would be made. The infor~nation requested was provided the Commission, it detailed the areas historical zoning as commercial. In addition the city's comprehensive plan guides the area's usage to a commercial designation, tn a letter provided to the Oommissloners, Shawn Moynihan, Assistant City Attorney stated the city must honor the Marshan Township Conditional Use Permit. The Commissioners then discussed the differing avenues available to them. Following this discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender to recommend the property 0-5 General Commerce and that the existing uses conform to the previously issued conditional use permits. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, Featherstone. ~4otion passed. REZONIN,G-AG TO C-5 LOTS 1-3, S!iNSET VIE?I zoning Chairman Folch called for a five minute recess at 8:27 p.m. Chairman Folch called the meeting back to order at 8:32 p.m. Planning Intern Jorgenson indicated that Janice Larsen was reguesting a home occupation permit to allow her to operate a piano instruction business in her home at 1451 Todd Way. Jorgenson reviewed the Larsen application with the Commission. The application indicated that 104 sq. ft. out of a total of 170g sq. ft. in the home would be used for the purpose of the occupation. The home occupation activity would involve the instruction of students. Hrs. Larsen had indicated that in the future more students might be added, raising some concern for traffic and parking generated by the occupation. Hrs. Larsen was present to address pertinent questions on the occupation and stated that the vehicles coming to her home would be dropping off and/or picking up the students. Based upon the information provided a motion was made by Commissioner Oredge and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to approve the permit subject to Larsen complying with all standards pertaining to home occupations. !]pon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; !.'lotion passed. ttO~4E O Cr-;UPAT ION- JANICE LARSEN-'='IANO LESSONS - 1451 TODD ~'! AY Planning Intern Jor~!enson indicated that ~obert S,~h~tz ~as requesting home occupation permits to allow bin to operate a real estate brokers office and a locksmiths business out of 903 OAK ST2r~T his home at 803 Oak Street. The action was requested by Schmitz L©CKS'~ITH/REAL as he had failed to renew Ills previous pernits. Hr. Sch"~itz proposed to use 100 sq. ft. out of 1320 sq. ft. within the home, for tho purpose of the occupations. Staff expressed some concern for traffic generated by the occupations, but felt that because the business had been operating for seventeen years (real estate) and six years (locksmith) without complaints that no problems existed. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender for approval subject to ~4r. Schmltz completing the state tax identification forms and complying with all home occupation standards including those applying to signa~e. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes~ O. ~otion passed. H')'tE O00UPATIOf/- RD~ETT SCH',~,ITZ- ESTATE The next item viewed by the Commission was a request by VARIANCE REQUEST- Kevin Thoele, 11~7 Union Court for a ten foot rear yard set~ack K~VtH THOELE variance so that he may construct a small garage addition and a 1187 UNtSN ODURT three season porch and deck to the rear of the existing home. Planning Director Harmening detailed the request to the Commissioners drawing attention to the unusual lot configuration and the presence of a 45' drainage swale to the rear of the property. In light of the unusual configuration of the lot as well as the fact a large drainage swale exists directly to the rear of the lot in question it was felt special conditions and circumstances are apparent in this case. As such a motion was made by Commissioner Featherstone and seconded by Commissioner Dredge to approve the request. Upon vote taken, Ayes, ~; Nayes, Voelker. ~,Iotlon passed. mlanning Director Harrnening detailed the permit application of REQUEST FOR AP~DVAL Pam and Dick Thorsen for approval of River Rose Bed & Breakfast DF B~D & r~REAKFAST/ and a variance request regarding setbacks for ~arking stalls. VARIANCE-6~O RA~,ISEY The property is described as the former Latto Building, now STREET-THORSENS known as the River Rose Bed & Breakfast. Currently the area zoning is R-2 and this type of facility is a permitted use in such a district. The Inn is proposed to have six bed and breakfast units, plus two apartments. In a memo the City Engineer expressed a concern ragarding the ability for cars to maneuver in and out of the three spaces located on the west side of the property. In this case the City Engineer recommended that the thraa spaces be lengthened by two feet with a five foot bituminous radius to be installed on the southerly most parking stall. In the alternative, these three spaces should be striped for angle parking to allow cars to enter and exit the parking stalls easier. Aisc, all of the stalls in the parking lot must be blacktopped and striped. Criteria for Bed & Breakfast item is the current status of to each item. lodging facilities follow. Below each the River Rose facility in relation 1. That the facility shall be part of a for~l~ally Jesignated local, state, or national historic structure. The building is on the National Register as of November, 1979. 2. That a maxliau~n of ten bed and breakfast units may be established in a structure. - It will have six bed & breakfast units and two apartments. 3. That the facility shall have a state license (hotel and food), and comply with building and fire codes as may be required or applicable. - The Thorsens will apply for a state license as soon as they have met the state's requirements. They are in touch with the licensing department and are setting up according to their codes. 4. That the facility shall be owner or manager occupied. - The Inn will be raanager occupied. She (Marjorie Belsh) will live in one of the two apartments. 5. That the facility shall have a minimum size of 2,500 gross square feet. - The building is approximately 8500 sq. ft. 6. That all bed and breakfast units shall be established within the principle structure. - All units are in the principle structure. 7. That not more than the equivalent of two full time I~ersons shall be employed by the bed and breakfast facility who are not residents of the structure. - The Thorsens have planned to share employees between Thorwood and the River Rose not more than 4 full time now. 8. That dining and other facilities shall not be open to the public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests and residents unless allowed as a separate permitted or special use. Registered guests and the city (under separate license agreement) will be served. 9. The one off street parking space shall be provided for the home plus one space for each bed and breakfast unit. There will be nine parking spaces. 10. That not more than one identification sign not exceeding two sq. ft. in area may be attached to each ',vail which faces a street. - The sign will meet code requirements. 11. That the lot on which a bed and breakfast facility is proposed shall have a minimum area of 7,000 sq. ft. plus 1,000 sq. ft. for each unit in excess of five units. - The lot size is 13,430 sq. ft. Commissioner Kaiser speaking for a Thora Rymer of 618 Ramsey then voiced some concern for parking and related noise. Following a discussion of the proposal a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Voelker for approval of the Bed & 9raakfast and variance subject to the following conditions: A. The applicant shall comply with all standards pertaining to bed and breakfast establishments in the R-2 zone. The applicant shall modify the site plan and actual construction such that the three parking stalls on the west side of the property are lengthened by two feet and that a five foot radius be installed on the south stall. In the alternative, these three stalls should be constructed such that they represent angle parking. That the parking area That, if required, the review the applicants be blacktopped and striped as necessary. Historic Preservation Commission shall plan. That the other necessary permits or licenses (hotel and food) be obtained to allow the operation of the facility. Also, applicable building and fire codes must be met and adhered to as ~ell. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nay.s, 0. ~4otion passed. The next agenda item viewed by the Commissioners was a request by McDonalds Corp. for site plan approval to allow a small expansion to their exlsting restaurant. Planning ~irector Harmening detailed the proposal and stated that in addition to the building expansion ~,cDonalds requested to repay, the drive-thru lane with poured concrete and inplace some new sidewalk pavers. The addition would provide the facility with a window for monetary exchanges, expand the existing office and enlarge the buildings vestibule area. The concrete pourln~ is to eliminate some problems associated with the current bituminous surface. The property is currantly zoned C-4 and upon completion of the proposed construction would have a 5~' setback, in a district with a 15' minimum. BiJtLDIHG ADDITION- ~ICOO~ALDS - 1340 SO. FRO,ITAo_ ROAr) After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Featherstone and seconded by Commissioner Dredge to approve the site plan as submitted. ~Jpon vote taken, Ayes, 7; ~ayes, 0; !,lotion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Dredqe and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to order a public hearing for the regular Planning Commission meeting on October 24, 19~3 to consider the subdividing of Lot 2, 3lock 3, Siebens 3rd Addition A two unit building ~vas constructed on the lot. The applicants are now requesting to split the lot into two parts such that each unit will be on its own separate lot. !Jpen vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O; Hotion passed. ORDER P!JBLIO HEARI~,IG- ?~ INOR S!Jr~DI VIS IOq LOT 2, BLOC!( 3, SI ~BENS 3RO Planning Director Harmening details to the Commissioners a VACATE ALLEY- request by the residents of Block 70, Orlglnal Town of Hastings BLOC'~, 70, ORIGINAL to have a unimproved alley right of way located adjacent to TO?iN OF HASTIHGS their property vacated. Director Harmenlng further stated no action was required of the Commission on this matter. However, they should keep abreast of Council actions pertaining to the issue. Planning Director Harmening gave the Commissioners a copy of a proposed office zoning district designation for their review. Possible meeting dates for the Comprehensive Plan committee were briefly discussed. He further informed the Commission of Oouncil action to retain the services of Torn Loucks Planning Consultant and updated the commission on recent City Council actions. OTHER SUSINESS/ ~JPDATES There being no further business or updates a motion was made Commissioner ~aiser and seconded by Commissioner Voelker to adjourn the meeting. by ADJOURNMENT !Jpon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. Heeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.