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November 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting Agenda
Hastings City Hall - Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular
meeting on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Romens, King, Halberg, Matzke,
Peters, and Teiken
Planning Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director Hinzman and City Planner
Fortney
2. Approval of Minutes – November 8, 2021 Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
One correction noted. Minutes approved as corrected.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Summergate Properties - Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2021-36 -
Extension of Metropolitan Urban Service Area - NE corner of TH 316 & Michael
Ave
Director Hinzman presented a summary of the request to amend the
Comprehensive Plan to extend the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA)
Boundary noting specific review of the subdivision would occur upon plat
application at a late date.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing.
Bryan Tucker of Summergate Development stated they are having ongoing
dialog with the DNR on acquisition of the prairie area into the adjacent Scientific
and Natural Area.
Daniel King of 17150 Red Wing Blvd stated he lives adjacent to the property and
has concerns about potential future trespassing on his land, could a privacy
fence be erected or another means to prevent people coming onto his property.
Steve Engstrom of 17162 Red Wing Blvd abuts the property and concerns about
privacy and requests a fence. He also shared concerns of TH 316 traffic. What
will be the schedule or timing for the development?
Mr. King asked if MN DOT would be involved in project review. Director Hinzman
stated they would review the plat application when it is submitted.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Matzke asked if capacity of the sewer line has been investigated
to handle the proposed development; who would pay for roadway improvements.
Director Hinzman stated capacity of the sewer lines and plant are investigated as
part of the Comprehensive Plan to ensure they can handle proposed
development. Improvements to TH 316 triggered by the development would be
paid by the developer.
Commissioner Peters asked why the lowland prairie area is included as part of
the MUSA expansion since it won’t be developed. Director Hinzman stated the
Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan identifies the area for
parkland\open space and it is not guided for development.
Commissioner Romens asked for clarification that the future land use would not
change. Director Hinzman confirmed that the future land use is not proposed to
change.
Commissioner Teiken clarified that annexation and development are not being
considered tonight, those would be considered at a later date.
Commissioner Halberg motioned to recommend approval of the comprehensive
plan amendment as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Matzke. Vote: Ayes
7; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented. Recommendation will be forwarded
to the City Council on the December 6, 2021 meeting for final action.
4. Joe Schnell - Site Plan #2021-49 - Jersey Mikes - 1217 Vermillion Street
Planner Fortney presented a summary of the staff report.
Chair Messina asked to clarify if the existing building is planned for removal and
a new building constructed. Fortney stated that was correct.
Commissioner Halberg asked if parking on the site met city standards and
shared concerns about employee parking. Fortney stated the site met minimum
parking requirements which includes employees.
Chair Messina about the number of people expected to be employed at any one
time.
Commissioner Teiken asked about the number of spaces included in the drive-
thru stacking. Joe Schnell, applicant, stated 7-8 are included and anticipated a
need for 4-5 for stacking.
Commissioner Teiken motioned to recommend approval of the site plan as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner King. Vote: Ayes 7; Nays: 0. Motion
approved as presented. Recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council
on the December 6, 2021 meeting for final action.
5. Other Business - Director Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council
actions and future Planning Commission items.
6. Adjourn
Commissioner King motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:36pm. Seconded by
Commissioner Romens. Vote: Ayes 7; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – December 13, 2021
Respectively submitted:
John Hinzman
Community Development Director