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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/88HASTINGS PLANNIHG ~-~')~,~MISSION JULY 11, 1988 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Ditty, Dredge, Volker, Kaiser, Anderson, Zender, and Chairman Folch Members Absent: Commissioners Krook and Featherstone Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, Intern Jorgenson A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the June 27, 1988 Planning Commission minutes. M IN~JTES Upon vote taken, Ayes 7; Nayes, O. Motion to approve minutes passed. Commissioner Krook arrived at 7:34 p.m. Planning Director Harmening started out the meeting by detailing a Home Occupation permit applied for by Harold and Kathy Birkeland, of 1435 Truax Circle, to allow them to operate an Architecture Business in their home. Some concerns were voiced by the commission about the type of vehicle traffic associated with the business. In addition the Commission voiced concern over movement by established businesses in the commercial areas into home settings. There were no representatives of Harold and Kathy Birkeland present, nor were they in attendence to address pertinent questions. It was felt by the Commissioners that this application should be tabled until such time that the parties involved can present their proposal to the Commission. HOME OCCUPATION PE~IT-ARC~-IITECT OFFICE-BIRKELAND 1435 TRUAX CIRCLE Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Volker to table the proposal until the next Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kaiser and a role call vote requested. Upon vote taken, 8 Ayes; Nayes, O. The next agenda item addressed by the Commission, was the ordering of a public hearing concerning the preliminary platting of Highland Hills 5th Addition. Planning Director Harmening reviewed the major points of information with the Commission and brought special attention to the following areas: ORDER PUBLIC HEARING PRELIHINARY PLAT HIGHLAND HILLS 5TH ADDITION SIEWERT CONSTRUC~FION A. Current Zoning B. Future Usage C. Requirements of City Engineer for additional information relating to grading, street & utility infrastructure, etc. After reviewing the facts the Commission determined a public hearing on this issue maybe appropriate. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Dredge to order such a hearing for the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 25, 1988. Upon vote take, 8 Ayes; Nayes, O. The next agenda item addressed by the Commission was the order for a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director Harmening pointed out that the City is required to amend its Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Sewer Plan in order to take into consideration the annexation of 211 acres of property located in the vicinity of T.H. 316 and 61. Planning Director Harmening further explained the zoning changes that have taken place in the annexation area historically and outlined the Planning Depar~nents goals and recommendations on future land use for the annexed area. Planning Director Harmening then stated that a letter would be sent to all effected residents within the annexation area, and public notice of a hearing would be made in the Hastings Star Gazette both in the form of an advertisement and in the legal notices. A motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser to hold a public hearing on July 25, 1988 at 7:30. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Volker and a role call vote taken. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING G~])MP. PLAN AMENDMENT ANNEXATION AREA Upon vote taken, 8 Ayes; Nayes, O. l~otion for public hearing passed. Planning Director Harmening updated the Commission on City Council actions. It was suggestmd h,at Commissionmembers meet with the NRRC at 6:30 p.m. on August 22, 1988 and the meeting was tentatively scheduled for that time and date. It was further stated that at this time the developers have put the development process on hold for River- Wood 4th and concept plan area. End of updates. OTHER BUSINESS UPDATES There being no further business a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Volker to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. Upon vote taken, 8 ayes; Nayes, O. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.