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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/87HASTINGS Pt^NNING CONNIS$10N SEPTEMBER 14, 1987 The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Commissioners Stevens, Anderson, Kaiser, Dredge, Si macek, Folch, Conzemius, Voelker. Members Absent: Commissioner Ditty. Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening and Planning Intern Steve Bjork. A motion was made by Ccmmissioner Folch, seconded by Ccmmissioner Kaiser to approve the August 24, 1987 Planning Commission minutes. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes,None. MINUTES Chairman Simacek opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. for the rezoning request of Cornerstone Bible Church/James Weiland The request is to rezone Lots 6,7 & 8, BIk 122, Original Town of Hastings from I-2 to R-2. Planning Director Harmening stated that the request appears to conform with the Comprehensive Plan and would not constitute spot zoning. There being no concerns from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. After discussion a motion was made to approve the rezoning request by Commissioner Folch, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, with the understanding that a parking variance may be required prior to the buitding being allowed to be used as a church. Upon vote taken, 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. REZON I NG-CORNERSTONE BIBLE [~IURCH, LOTS 6,7 & 8, BLK 122, ORIGINAL TOWN OF HASTINGS Chairman Simacek opened discussion on the Site Plan Review of the River Valley Clinic. Planning Director Harmening stated that the proposed clinic meets all code requirements. Concern was raised over the access off of Ist Street. Harmening stated that staff feels that Ist Street can handle the additional traffic flow. Representatives of the clinic reviewed the proposal with the Planning Commission. SITE PLAN REVIEW- RIVER V~LEY CLINIC Rose Tappela, 120 Ist Place - Ms. Tappela read a petition stating that the residents of the area are in favor of the clinic, but oppose the location of the access. Rick Schuster, 116 State St. - Mr. Schuster stated that he would like to see the access on another street. Larry Hunter- Mr. Hunter stated that he would prefer to see the access road come off of Pleasant Street. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Folch, to approve the Site Plan with the following stipulations: 1. That the revised site plan be adjusted to take into consideration any additional changes required by staff. 2. That the applicant insure that the parking lot lighting is not obtrusive to adjoining residential properties. e That the landscapin9 plan be modified by extending towards the east the planting strip along First Street and that a berm and/or other landscaping be provided along the entire west line of the parking lot. 4. That the site plan illustrate all parking spaces available. If an access road is extended off of Pleasant Drive into the vacant undeveloped land which is owned by the hospital, consideration should be given to designing the access road such that the clinic can utilize the access. That the structure and accessory items such as the parking lot, landscaping, etc be completed pursuant to the 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 requirement contained in the site plan review provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance (Section 10.24). Upon vote taken 4 Ayes~ Nayes, Voelker, Kaiser and Anderson; Ccmmissioner Conzemius abstained. Chairman Simacek opened discussion on the preliminary site plan review of the proposed Hastings Elementary School. Planning Director Harmening stated that the proposal appears to meet code requirements. A concern of city staff pertained to the single access to the property. ~4r. LaCroix of the school district presented the proposed site plan, and answered questions from the audience. ~ PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN PROFOSED HAST INGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Planning Director Harmening informed the Commission that Jablonski/Slewert have submitted a preliminary site plan for an 8 unit condo proposed to be constructed on Outlot B of the Riverwood Ist Addition. PRELIMINARY SITF 8 UNIT CONDO Planning Director Harmening informed the Commission that money has peen included in the proposed 198B Planning budget for updating the Comprehensive Plan. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Planning Director Harmening updated the Commission on the resent City Council decisions: O~HER BUSINESS Lyle Cater minor subdivision denied Gerald Fair site plan approved. EAW approved (Hastings Hotel). Home Occupation Study received. There being no further business, a motion was made by Ccmmissioner Folch, seconded by Ccmmissioner Kaiser to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Upon vote taken, 8 Ayes; Nayes, O. ADJOURNMENT