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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/88HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION January 25, 1988 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Ditty, Krook, Dredge, Featherstone, Anderson, Zender, Voelker, and Acting Chairman Folch. Members Absent: Cc~missioner Kaiser Mayor Stoffel swore in new Planning Commission members Krook, Featherstone, Anderson and Zender for two year terms. A motion was made by Commissioner Dredge, seconded by Cc~amissioner Voelker to approve the January 11, 1988 Planning Commission minutes. Upon vote taken, Ayes,7; Nayes, 0. MINUTES Planning Director Harmening indicated that Independent School District No. 200 has requested approval of a revised site plan for its proposed elementary school. The original site plan was submitted for the Planning Commissions review in September of 1987. This site plan has been modified to take into consideration soil conditions on the site. Comments which were received from the audience on this matter included: REVISED SITE PLAN-HASTINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ISD 200 Harry Krueger, W. 12th Street - If sidewalks were to be built to accomodate the increased school traffic he was not in favor of one running in front of his property. Bill Bollenbeck, 1543 W 14th St. - asked Planning Director Harmening to indicate how the revised site plan differs from the original site plan. The Planning Commission discussed matters pertaining to access and sidewalks. After this discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Ditty, seconded by Cc~missioner Dredge, to recommend approval of the site plan subject to the following: That increased screening or berming be provided, pursuant to City Code, for the parking spaces located at the northeast corner of the site. That the applicant provide additional information, for approval by the Utility Department, of the location of the water service for the building and proposed location of valves on the entire site. That Health Department regarding the crossing mains. regulations be followed of watermains over sewer 3. That erosion control measures be implemented as necessary during project construction. That the proposed lighting in the parking lot be designed such that it is not obstrusive to adjacent residential areas. 5. That the base under the 9 foot bituminous drive be sufficient to allow vehicular traffic. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Planning Director Harmening indicated that IBI, Inc. has requested that a site plan and parking variance be approved to allow the construction of a 34,200 sq.ft. Pamida store proposed to be attached to the west side of the existing mall. After discussion on the site plan request a motion was made by Commissioner Dredge, and seconded by Ccalmissioner Voelker, to rec(~mmend approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: That the minimum height of the berm be elevation 876 and that the applicant work with City Staff in the final design of the berm to insure property sight lines at the intersections. SITE PLAN/ PARKING VARIANCE IBI,INC. EXPANSION TO WESTVI ~ HALL be That the site plan be revised to illustrate the realistic parking space locations on the south side of the building due to the location of doors which service the mall. That the structure and accessory items such as the parking lot, landscaping, etc. be completed pursuant to the final approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to the escrow requirements contained in the site plan review provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance (Section 10.24). That the applicant replat the Westview Mall area in the near future to provide for a better description of the area· Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. After discussion on the parking variance request a motion was made by Commissioner Featherstone, and seconded by Commissioner Ditty, to recommend approval of the parking variance from 694 spaces to 642 spaces for the entire complex due to industry standards regarding parking requirements for shopping centers, of which the proposal is consistent, and due to the fact that the nature of the mall and its "one stop shopping" characteristic differentiates itself from the citys parking standards which appear to be related more to parking requirements for free standing Commercial enterprises. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, 1; Folch, Voelker abstained. Planning Director Harmening indicated that River Valley Computers has proposed a remodeling of an existing building and the installation of a parking lot at 111 W. 19th Street. The applicant is requesting site plan approval and a parking lot setback variance to allow the parking lot to be installed within five feet of the front lot line rather than the required 10 feet. Dick Fuchs, representative of the applicant, indicated that the applicant desired the extra space in front of the building for the convenience of its customer parking. After discussion a motion was made by Zender, seconded by Dredge to recommend denial of the parking lot setback variance due to the fact that customer convenience does not justify the granting of a variance nor meet the criteria for the granting of a variance. This denial would result in the loss of one parking space in front of the building which should be replaced to the rear of the building. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. A motion was than made by Zender, seconded by Voelker to approve the site plan subject to the applicant screening the garbage dumpster on all 4 sides with a 6 foot opaque fence and that one of the remaining two parking stalls in the front of the building be designated as a handicap stall. A motion was then made by Krook, seconded by Anderson to amend the original motion by deleting the reference in the motion pertaining to the handicap parking requirement. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. A vote was than taken on the original amended motion. Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Planning Director Harmening indicated that New Mech Companies/United Telephone Co., 413 Vermillion Street, is requesting a variance to allow an existing parking lot to be improved with bituminous/curb and gutter with a proposed setback of 3 feet from the alley right of way line rather than the required 10 feet. One primary reason for requesting the parking lot setback variance was to allow the parking lot to have an overall width which allowed for proper vehicular maneuverability. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Ditty, seconded by Commissioner Featherstone to recc~mend approval of the parking lot variance due to the following reasons: 1. The proposed layout provided for greater setback than that which currently exists. 2. The proposed setback will allow for a properly designed parking lot in terms of width. SITE PLAN/PARKIN£ LOT SETBACK VARIANCE - RIVER VALLEY COMPUTERS, 111 W. 19TH ST. PARKING SET- BACK VARIANCE- UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY, 413 VERMILLION ST 3. The proposed setback will not be detrimental to adjacent property owners. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7; Nayes, 0; Dredge abstained. Planning Director Harmening informed the Planning Commission that R.H.R., Inc. Spiral Pizza has requested a vacation of a portion of 5th Street right of way. From a consensus perspective the Planning Cc~mission had no major objections to the proposal. There being no further business, a motion was made by C~unissioner Ditty, seconded by Ccmmissioner Voelker to adjourn 9:05 p.m. PROPOSED STREET VACATION-R.H.R., INC. ADJOURNMENT Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0.