HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/87HASTINGS PL&~NING COMMISSION
August 24, 19S7
The regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Cc~mission was called to order at 7:30 p.mo
Members Present: Commissioners Stevens, Anderson, Kaiser, Dredge, Ditty, Simacek,
Folch, Conzemius, Voelker.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Director Harmening, and Planning Intern Steve Bjork
A motion was made by Ccmmissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner
Voelker to approve the August 10, 1987 Planning Commission
minutes subject to change being made to page three by adding the
word "not" to the fourth paragraph, second sentence. Upon vote
taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O.
M INIJTES
Chairman Simacek opened discussion on the Lyle Cater
minor subdivision. Planning Director Harmening
indicated that Mr. Cater was requesting a minor subdivision for
the East 75 feet of Lot 7, Block 1, Country Estates. Harmening
stated that the proposal met all applicable regulations.
Harmening indicated concern was raised about the Restrictive
Covenants that are In effect. Harmenlng explained that the city
was not in the position to enforce covenants.
MINOR SUBDIVISION-
LOT 7, BLOCK 1,
COUNTRY ESTATES -
LYLE CATER
Larry McNamara, 1281 Southview - Mr. McNamara again stated that
Country Estates opposes the Subdivision. He stated the Country Estates wants
to maintain the covenants. McNamara stated that the minor
subdivision would violate Covenant No. 6. McNamera told the
Cemmlssion that a previous minor subdivision in 1981 was denied.
McNamara again stated that Country Estates opposes the Subdivision.
Lyle Cater - Stated that the 1981Groth subdivision did occur.
Larry McNamera - McNamara stated that the Groth property was
subdivided. McNamara indicated that Country Estates allowed the
property to be Incorporated into the Bauer Addition.
Lyle Cater - reiterated that a mlnor subdivision has occurred.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Dredge,
seconded by Anderson to grant the minor subdivision on the basis
that it meets all the citys requirements. Upon vote taken,
Ayes, 8; Nayes, 1.
Chairman Simacek opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. for the
site plan/parking lot ~etback variance for 1317 Vermillion St.
Harmening described the situation pertaining to the project.
Harmening stated that the site plan appears to meet city code.
Harmening explained to the Commission that a parking variance
has already been granted. Harmenlng also indicated that Mr. Fair
will also request a 5 foot rear yard variance to allow a better
site line at the corner of 14th & Vermillion. Harmening stated that
variances of this sort have been approved in the past. Harmening
also indicated that the parking lot traffic flow could be changed to prevent
a potential stacking problem on 14th St.
SITE PLAN-1317
VERMILLION-G. FAIR
Gerald Fair - Mr. Fair stated that there is a need for screening
on the east side. Fair feels that the additional 5' setback would
be an improvement to the project.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Folch,
seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to approve the site plan
and parking lot setback variance Fairview Book as per the
conditions as recommended by staff. Upon vote taken, Ayes,
Nayes, O.
Chairman Simacek opened discussion on the
rezoning from I-2 to R-2 for Lots 6, 7 & 8, Block 122, Original
Town of Hastings. Harmening explained the situation pertaining
to the rezoning.
After discussion a motion was made by Conzemius, seconded by
Commissioner Kaiser to order a public hearlng on the rezoning
for the September 14 meeting. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O.
Shawn Moynihan discussed the recent Supreme Court decision
concerning the rezoning of a church property.
Commissioner Kaiser read the Statement Prepared by the Home
Occupation Committee. The report basically stated that the
present home occupation standards are adequate.
Chairman Si macek formed a committee to study the standards
pertaining to parking requirements.
Planning Director Harmening updated the Commission on the
recent City Council decisions:
Three Rivers denied
Williams minor subdivision approved.
Denn minor subdivision approved
Fee Schedule established as per staff recommendation
Davies tabled.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner
Folch, seconded by Kaiser to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Upon vote taken, Ayes, 9; Nayes, O.
ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING-JA~ES WE ILAND
HOME OCCUPATION-
COMMITTEE REPORT
O]~tER BUSINESS/UPDATE
UPDATE ON COUNCIL
ACTION
ADJOURNMENT