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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.
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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