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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/88HASTINGS PLANNING CD~IIISSION August 22, 1938 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission ~vas called to order at 7:30 l!embers Present: Chairman Folch, Commissioners Dredge, ',(aiser, Anderson, !<rook, Voelker, Zender, Featherstone and Ditty. Staff Present: Planning Director Harnening, Planning Intern Jorgenson. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconJed by Commissioner Krook to approve the minutes of 8, August, 1988 as written. APPR0VAL DF ;~INUTES Upon vote taken, Ayes, ;9; Nayes, O. [,Iotion passed. T~e first item addressed by the Commission was the reconstruction plan for Oak Ridge ~lanor. Action required by the city involved the approval of the reconstruction plan, a density variance to allow for the 139 units proposed, and a parking variance to allow for the seventy eight (78) spaces that currently exist on the site. PLA[,I REVIEW OAK RIDGE ~4ANOR Planning Director Harmening detailed the proposal to the Commission. Dra~in9 attention to the area zoning, building height, setback requirements, parking requirements, and variance applications. The variance applications are to allow for the following conditions: A. In 1978 a parking variance '.vas granted from the required 213 spaces to '31 stalls subject to the requirement that if the Council finds the need for more parking stalls in the future, the applicant will add the additional stalls. According to the site plan, 7,8 spaces exist on the site rather than ~1. Therefore, it appeared appropriate to grant a variance to have this discrepancy taken into consideration. 13. In 1977 the city granted a density variance from 109 units to the then allowed 107 units. Several years ago the R-4 standards were apparently changed such that the site under todays code could only accomodate ,85 units. Therefore, a variance is necessary. Planning Director Harmening continued to outline the proposal, bringing attention to the fire departments review; which included a number of comments. A summary o¢ those comments follow: 1. The blacktop fire lane should be 20 feet in v¢idth. 2. A hydrant should be located in the vicinity of the Firs Departments connection to the sprinkler system. 3. 8reakaway barricades should be reinstalled at the fire lanes access to 13th Street. 4. A wall hydrant should be located on the north wing in lieu of a hydrant. 5. The applicant shall deter~nine the adequacy of the water supply from Sahls Drive to determine the necessity of an interconnect/ looping with the main on 13th Street. The Planning Commission began discussion on the proposal. Present to answer pertinent questions ~ere Harold Olson of ',Vinsor/Faricy project architects, r,lary S. Gabler, Director of Development, Westminster Corp. and Eileen Evans property manager of Oak Ridge Hanor. The Commissions expressed concern over the quality of the building replacement. ~,~s. Gabler stated the proposed building meets all the requirements of H.U.D. and is in her opinion, a better facility than previously existed. \Ir. Olson explained some changes in building appearance and brought attention to the new location of a ventilation fan ~¥hich had caused some problems in the past. The proposed location would direct the noise associated with such a fan away from area residents. Commissioner Dredge expressed concern over the building cooling system which is to be individual units rather then the central system that previously existed. !,~s. Gabler stated air conditioning is no longer an allowable expense under H.U.O. financing requirements. The Commissioners questioned the parties on other related issues. Staff recommendations on this matter were to approve the plans subject to compliance with the stipulations of the building/ fire departmenfs, approval of the density variance from 85 units to 109 units and approval of the parking variance. After some discussion the commission felt Item 5 of the fire departments comments should be amended to read "The applicant shall determine the adequacy of the water supply from Sahls Drive to determine the necessity of an interconnect/looping with the main on 13th Street with said deter~'nination to be reviewed and approwad by the City Engineer. '~'ith this change in place a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser to approve the reconstruction plan subject to the conditions outlined by t~e building and fire departments as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Krook. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. ~otion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner !(aiser and seconded by Commissioner !(rook to approve the density variance as outlined. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. ~.totion passed. A motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Voelker to approve the parking variance as outlined. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. Motion passed. The next item before the Commission was the ordering of public hearings for the zoning of the ~arshan annexation area. Planning Director Harmening detailed the zoning guides for the area and the criteria used in establishing these guides. COHPREHENSIVE PLAN ZD~IING ISSUES ANNEXATION AREA The Com~nissionsd discussed a possible time table for the hearings. They deter~nined that consideration of existing usages ~ould be appropriate for the initial hearing. They further felt that consideration of residential areas be addressed first. A motion was ..made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Co'~missioner Zender to order a public hearing for the areas currently being used and guided for residential purposes for the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 12th at 7:30 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, g. !lotion passed. Planning Director Harmening updated the Commissioners on City Council actions. End of Updates. OTHER SUSINESS/ UPDATES. There being no further business a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Zender to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. ~.1eeting adjourned 8:36 p.m.