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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/88 HASTINGS PLANNING COI~MISSION July 25, 1998 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.~ Members Present: Commissioners Dredge, Kaiser, Featherstone, Anderson, Krook, Voelker, Zender and Ditty Members Absent: Chairmen Folch Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Planning Consultant Loucks, Planning Intern Jorgenson A motion was made by Commissioner Krook, seconded by CommisslonerMINUTES Zender to approve the July 11, 1988 Planning Commission minutes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, O. Featherstone abstained. Chairman Folch arrived 7:33 p.m. Planning Director Harmenlng started out the meeting by outlining the procedure for the public hearing. Planning Director Harmening then briefed the Commission on matters pertaining to the annexation land use issue, Comprehensive Plan amendments, and sewer plan amendments. Following Director Harmening's presentation Planning Consultant Loucks addressed the Commission detailing the land use designations through the use of visual aids revealed the proposed usages to the public. PUBLIC HEARING- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/SEWER PLAN AMENDMENT-ANNEXATION AREA OF T.H. 316 & T.H. 61 Planning Dlrector Harmening outlined proposed text changes to the the Comprehensive Plan & Sewer Plan. Harmening brought special attention to Item 7 on Page 138 (policy section relating to commercial development) which calls for market analysis studies to be completed before developments of 50,000 sq. ft. or more can be approved. Harmening requested that the Planning Commission discuss the merits and appropriateness of having such a policy in the Comprehensive Plan. The item reads as follows: ~efore approval can be given for new, large scale commercial developments (50,000 sq.ft, or larger single or combination of structures) an impartial market analysis shall be completed which shall clearly demonstrate the following: A. That there is a market need or market space In the community which the development would fill. B. Economic feasibility of the development (Success potential). The City shall develop a procedural guide on the implementation of this policy for future applicable development proposals. Chairman Folch opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Comments which were received from the audience on this matter included: John Grossman representing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority ?~r. Grossman made a statement on the purposes and goals of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority within the community and further stated that it is the feeling of the HRA that the city should solidify and diversify the existing economic base before expansion be allowed in other areas. To realize that goal Mr. Grossman suggests that the city must determine if expansion meets the real needs of the community. Mr. Grossman suggested that an analysis of the current market for proposed use of new space be done to see if it will genuinely benefit the community. He suggests that a review of market analysis studies done by developers be evaluated by consultants to the city, to determine if development is in the community's best interests. Dave Parkhill, Bloomington, MN representing the developers of the southtown area brought to the commissioners attention a change in the proposed land use of the annexation area. The developers desired that the proposed commercially designated area in the T. H. 316 and T.H. 61 triangle be extended southward along the same lines to bring in an additional five acres of land needed for their development. ~4r. Parkhill then turned his attention to the call for market analysis studies and in doing so stated it was his opinion that the city does not have a place In determining economic feasibility and that these decisions should be left to the private sector. He felt that the considerations of the private sector in determining if development is feastble to an area, accounts for all the factors necessary to assure the public good. He felt that other city controls ,~ere adequate to control growth. I.E. zoning, E.A. lY.'s, etc. Duane Groth 6850 170th St. E.: Mr. Groth expressed his concern with the designation of "office" for the area of a building owned by him (the Reese Insurance Building) located along the west side of T.H. 61. He does not agree with the policy proposal and desires a general commercial designation for his property so he can fill vacant areas that exist in the building. Dave l~erner, 16286 Lillehei Ave.: .'4r. Werner expressed a desire that the lot occupied by his residence south of the Buccaneer Bowling alley be designated commercial. Richard Mathiowetz, 16120 Levi Ave.: Mr. Mathiowetz posed questions to Planning Director Harmening on land density and usages and Planning Director Harmening addressed these questions to his satisfaction. Planning Director Harmening then pointed out that Mr. W erners property was proposed to be guided for commercial applications. Tom Loucks,Planning Consultant: Mr. Loucks explained to the Commissioners and other interested parties present the fact that the land use designations ~or lhe annexation area is to be used as a land use guide and that zoning will occur on a demand basis. As there was no additional persons in attendance interested in commenting, Chairman Folch closed the public hearing at 8:18 P.~4. Planning Director Harmening briefly summarized the points made during the public hearing and outlined some considerations the Commissioners should take into account in their decision making process. Harmening indicated that separate votes should be made regarding the market analysis policy, ~r. Parkhills request for slightly more commercially designated property, and llr. Groths request that his land be designated general commercial. After some discussion of all the matters before them, a motion was made by Commissioner Ditty, seconded by Commissioner Dredge to adopt the Comprehensive Plan amendment without the provision of policy NO. 7 on pg 138. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nayes, Krook, Kaiser, Featherstone, Anderson, Voelker. Motion denied. The Commissioners then turned their attention to a land usage issue that developed durlng the public hearing. At issue was a request by Mr. Parkhlll to extend the area guided for commercial application southward, encompassing approximately 50% of the area that was guided for high density residential. This additional area Is five acres in size. Following discussion of the matter a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Ditty, to allow a commercial designation for this area and extend the high density area a comparable distance to the south. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O; Motion passed. 9:00 p.m. Chairman Folch called for a 5 minute recess. All were in agreement. 9:10 p.m. Chairman Folch called the commission meeting back to order. After additional discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Krook to adopt the Comprehensive Plan amendment as proposed and allow Section 7 Pg. 138 of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to remain intact as proposed. !~otion seconded by Commissioner Kaiser. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 4; Nayes, 9itty, Dredge, Folch, Zender, Voelker; Motion denied. The Commission carried on with a discussion of the zoning guide for an area along U.S. Hwy 61 proposed to be guided for office usage. This area Includes the building owned by ~tr. Groth. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser to adopt the Comprehensive Plan amendments as proposed and to leave the area designated as office. The motion was seconed by Commissioner Ditty. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6; Nayes, Krook and Zender; Featherstone abstained. The Commission then returned to a discussion of policy Item 7 pg. 138 of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser to table this specific portion of the amendment and adopt the rest of the Comprehensive Plan amendments as proposed. The matter pertaining to policy item 7 Pg 138 is to be reviewed as a part of the ongoing plan amendment process for the entire Comprehensive Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Krook. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, Ol motion passed. Siewert Construction requested preliminary plat approval by the Planning Commission. This plat contains 29 single family lots on approximately 10.5 acres of property. The property is currently zoned R1 single family residential and appears consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. PUBLIC HEARING- PRELIMINARY PLAT- HIGHLAND HILLS 5TH SIEWERT CONST. Chairman Folch opened the public hearing on this matter at 9:19 p.m. Mr. Siewert was in attendance to answer the Commissioners questions concerning the platting. Commissioner Voelker inquired to Mr. Siewert concerning future access and Mr. Siewert responded. As no one else had any questions or desired to speak on the issue, Chairman Folch closed the public hearing at 9:22 p.m. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Zender to approve the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions. Motion seconded by Commissioner I(aiser. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, Voelker, Motion passed. That Hlghland Drive be designed to extend to the west property line/city limits such that this street may be continued Into a potential future development to the west. Aisc, the applicant shall provide for city approval all necessary engineering information regarding the street and utilities in this right of way. That additional information be provided to the city for approval regarding drainage provisions in the plat. C. That utility and drainage easements be provided along lot lines as per city code and where needed for utilities. D. That Hill Ridge Court be renamed to Brooke Lane Court or Brooke Court. E. That it be understood that corner lot setbacks are 25 feet from each street right of way. F. That further informatlon be provided regarding how homes will be constructed on Lots 5,6, & 11 with respect to rear yard setbacks. That all municipal improvements to be installed by the appllcant shall be completed to the satisfaction of the city prior to occupancy of homes In the plat subject to security provisions (bond, letter of credit) which the applicant may provide to the city to Insure that the improvements are completed in a timely fashion. H. That necessary interceptor sewer or buy in charges be paid prior to recording the final plat. That a development agreement be entered into to take into consideration the aforementioned requirements or those which may be determined later. The next agenda item addressed by the Commission was a variance request by Michael Mct3eath, 951 Manor Court. Planning Director Harmening indicated to the commission that ~r. ~cl3eath had requested a variance to 35' rear yard setback requirement. This application was made to allow for the construction of a 12' x 24' addition to the existing garage. The new addition was proposed to extend to within 23' of the rear property line rather than the minimum 35' as permitted by code. Mr. McBeath was present to answer pertinent questions. After dlscussion a motion was made by Commissloner Featherstone to approve the variance request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Anderson. VARIANCE REQUEST MICHAEL M CBEATH 951 MANOR COURT Upon vote taken, Ayes, 3; Nayes, Ditty, Krook, Folch, Kaiser, Zender, Voelker; Motion denied. The Commissioners continued their discussion of the application Following this discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Zender, seconded by Kaiser to not recommend approval due to the following reasons: A. That it appears the applicant could construct a separate detached storage building on the property and still meet the required setbacks for detached accessory structures. B. That special conditions and circumstances do not exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. C. That literal interpretation of the City Code would not deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. Upon vote taken Ayes, 6; Nayes, Dredge. Featherstone, Anderson; Application denied. The next agenda item addressed was a home occupation permit application by Harold Blrkeland of 1435 Truax Circle. Planning Director Harmenlng detailed the per.~it application to the Planning Commission. Mr. Blrkeland was present to answer pertinent questions concerning his application. Some concerns were voiced by the commissioners about the type of vehicle traffic associated with the occupation and if any employees were required. !,~r. I3irkeland stated no unusal traffic Is associated with the occupation and he employs no one at his residence. HOME OCCUPATION- ARCHITECTURE OFFICE HAROLD BIRKELANO, 1435 TRUAX CIRCLE A motion was made by Commissioner Dredge, seconded by Zender to approve the permit, subject to ~3irkeland complying with all home occupation standards. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O; Motion passed. The next agenda item was outlined by Planning Director Harmening. 1:31, Inc. requested approval of a site plan to allow the expansion of the existing Top Do It Center and ~ESTVIEW Westview l~all. This expansion was to provide additional inside I.B.I.,I,NC. and outside storage space. Along with the site plan approval a variance was required to allow the extension of the existing outside storage structure located along the interior lot line adjacent to t~estview Mall. SITE PLAN REVIEW- TOP DO IT CENTER AND MALL- ~lr. Brooks Swanson, representing I.B.I., Inc. was in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission would have on th is matter. After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner dredge and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to approve the site plan and variance subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposed light standard be of a type which is not obtrusive to the adjacent residential area. ® That It be understood by the applicant that the contlnued practice of storing materials outside of the building or enclosed outside storage area is not permltted. e That the proposed expansion be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the buildings, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to the escrow requirement contained in City Code (Section 10.24). That the existing berm along 12th St. be extended to a point just around the corner of 12th St. & Westvlew Drive. Furthermore, the final design and height of the berm and related landscaping shall be determined by staff and the applicant. In the design of this berm consideration shall be given to maintaining the sight lines at the corner of 12th St. and Westview Drive. That the proposed Black Hills Spruce trees shall have a minimum height of 7' at the time of planting. Furthermore, due to possible problems in the future with these evergreens encroaching on the sidewalk and boulevard area, consideration should be given to planting a different species of tree which will not grow out as large at the base of the tree but at the same time provide effective screening. Any change in the type of trees proposed shall be approved by city staff. 6. That, if necessary, the existing development agreement be amended to take the proposed addition into consideration. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. I~otlon passed. I.B.I., Inc. on its own behalf and in the interest of five other FINAL PLAT-WESTVIEI~ property owners requested approval of a final plat for Westview SHOPPING CENTER 2NF~ Shopping Center 2nd Addition. Preliminary plat approval was given AOI]ITION -I.B.I.,INC for this proposal in June with several conditions attached. These were: A. Provision of a parking agreement. B. Indication of proposed use of Lot 4, Block 2. C. That the plat meet MnDot requirements. Planning Director Harmening relayed to the Commission that those conditions had been met and that the final plat appeared consistent with the preliminary plat. Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, to approve the final platting subject to final detalls being worked out regarding the parking agreements. The motion was seconded by Commissloner Krook. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. Motion passed. The next item presented to the commission was a rezoning request by Cornerstone Bible Church. The request was detailed to the Commisslon by Planning Director Harmening. REQUEST FOR REZONING CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser to schedule the hearing for August 8, 1988. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zender. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. The next item to be considered was the preliminary 1989-1993 ORDER PUBLIC HEA Capital Improvements Plan Planning Director Harmening stated the 1989-1993 CAPITAL intent and purpose of a Capital Improvements Plan as a means IMPROVEMENTS PLAN of planning for capital expenditures over a four to ten year period. He urged the commission to study the proposal and requested a public hearing be held concerning the preliminary plan as Following discussion by Planning Commission members a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser to order a public hearing for August 8, 1988. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zender. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; nayes, O; motion passed. Planning Director Harmening updated the Commissioners on City Council actions. Some concern was voiced over vehicle storage at local gas stations. The matter has been turned over to the Police Department. It was further stated that the developers of Rlverwood 4th are moving ahead again and the commission can anticipate some involvement in the development. End of updates. OTHER BUSINESS/ UPDATES There being no further business a motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Voelker at 10:15 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. Meeting adjourned 10:16 p.m.