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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/29/85MINUTES OF THE HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY JULY 29, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Simacek at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Stevens, Reuter, Folch, Kaiser, Voelker and Chairman Simacek Members Absent: Co~nnissioners Ditty, Conzemius and Anderson Moved by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Reuter to approve the minutes of July 8, 1985 subject to the amendment that Commissioner Reuter rather than Commissioner Folch seconded the adjournment of the meeting. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a variance to install a sign 32' above the highest building located on their property. The zoning ordinance requires a free standing pylon sign be no greater than 6' higher than the roof line of the highest building on the site. Therefore the applicant is requesting a 26' height variance because their property is so located that a sign that meets the ordinance requirements could not be seen from Highway 61. Following areview of all the facts relating to the matter a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to recommend approval of a 26' height variamce subject to the condition that the pylon signs are located in the area as demonstrated on the sketch attached to the Planners staff report. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a rezoning of Lot 9 of Olson's Addition in order to accommodate a cemetary use. Cemetaries are permitted uses in the agricultural zone. Following a review of the matter a motion was made by Commissioner Voelker and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to recommend approval of the rezoning request from R2 to the agricultural zone. Ayes, 5; Nayes, 0 ; Abstain, Commissioner Folcho Planner Loucks noted that the property in question is zoned R2 and the applicant is requesting a division in order to accomodate placement of a duplex on lot 1, block 1 of Cannon Estates Second Addition. It was noted that the proposed division meets all the requirements of the subdivision regulations. Planner Loucks also noted that the applicant had submitted a revised site plan demonstra~ng that the duplex could be properly placed on the site and would not require any variances. Following review and discussion of the site plan matter the motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Cormnissioner Folch to approve the revised site plan as submitted. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. Motion was made by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Reuter to recommend approval of the preliminary plat. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES KINGS COVE INC- SIGN HEIGHT VARIANC~ 9 HWY 61 CHURCH OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS- REZONING FROM R2 RESIDENTIAL TO AGRICULTURE-W° 25TH ST. DAVID YOUNGQUIST - SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND PRELIMINARY PLJ CANNON AVENUE & 22~ STREET ¥1anner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a 3~ sideyard variance to accomodate an addition to an existing garage and anothe~ addition that would accomodate a 3 season porch. The zoning regulation requires 7 feet on the sideyard where there is an attached garage. Detached garages may be located within 4 feet of the side lot line provided such garages are located within the required minimum rear yard setback. It was further noted by Planner Loucks that the previous variance request have been granted for detached residential garages but the overall policy of the city has been to require property owners to maintain a minimum of a 7 foot setback for habitable space as is being proposed with the 3 season porch. Following review and discussion by the Planning Commission regarding sideyard setback requirements a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to table consideration of this matter in order to allow the opportunity to consider changes in sideyard setback requirements and review previous presedences that may have been set in regard to sideyard variances. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a 4 foot sideyard variance in order to allow completion of a deck that would be located 3 feet from their side property line. It was further noted the Planner is not totally convinced based upon an on site inspection that the deck is actually located 3 feet from the side property line and it is recommended that the applicant should provide some evidence as to where the actual property line is located. Following a brief discussion with the applicant and requesting that further information be provided a motion was made by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser that the application be tabled until such time as more detailed information is available. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Planner Loucks noted that on February 25, 1985 the Planning Commission approved Siebens Second Addition Preliminary Plat and a rezoning to PRD R3 subject to the conditions that lots 1 & 2 of block 1 and lots 7 & 9 of block 2 be designated as duplex lots and lot I of block 3 be designated as a four-plex lot with the remaining parcels to be designated as single family lots. On July 8, 1985 the Planning Commission reviewed the final plat proposal and observed that the number of lots in block 1 and block 2 had increased and due to the fact that Mr. Sieben was not present at the meeting made a motion to table the application. Planner Loucks noted that the staff had once again reviewed the final plat and found it to be consistent with that which was submitted at the time of preliminary plat approval. WILLIAM B. SQUIRE- VARIANCE-1029 ~. ~T~ DENNIS BYRON-4 FOOT SIDEYARD VARIANCE- 913 W. 7th AL SIEBEN-FINAL PLA] SIEBENS SECOND ADDITION-UPPER 160Tt STREET AND LEROY AV! Following a brief discussion and review of the final plat a motion was made by C0mmisi0ner F01ch and seconded by Commissioner Reuter to recommend approval of the final plat subject to the condition that lots 2 & 3, block i and lots 7 & 8 and 11 & 12 of block 2 be designated as duplex lots and that lots 1 & 2 of block 3 are designated to accomodate four plexes and that the remaining parcels (13) shall be utilized for single family purposes. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Planner Loucks noted that the Planning Commission and City Council previously approved a rezoning from agriculture to R3 and a preliminary plat for a 177 unit development to be located in the vicinity of 160th Street and Cory Lane. At the present time the applicant is requesting a division of two parcels that are approximately 1.2 acres in size each. The parcels being requested for division are intended to accomodate two 16 unit multi-family dwellings which are to be part of phase I of the previously approved project. Following a review of the facts a motion was made by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to recommend approval of the Hastings Construction Final Plat. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a 3 foot side- yard variance in order to accomodate construction of a carport which would be attached to an existing garage located on the site. It is the intent of the applicant to build a carport up to the limits of the property line. Following a review of the matter a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to recommend denial of the variance because of the lack of sufficient merit and to further recommend that the applicant maintain a 30 inch setback which is the minimum requirement in the R2 district. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0o Planner Loucks noted that the Planning Commission and the City Council had previously reviewed and approved a rezoning to RI and a preliminary plat approval for the subject property. It was noted that it is the desire of the applicant at this time to divide off lot 1, block 1 that was previously described in the preliminary plat in order to allow them the opportunity to convey 4 acres of land to a church. Commissioner Voelker questioned the advisability of approving the final plat because in her opinion there are transportation problems in the area of 4th Street and Pleasant Avenue. Following further discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Folch to approve the final plat as submitted. Ayes, 5; Nayes, Commissioner Voelker. HASTINGS CONSTRUCTIO~ FINAL PLAT APPROVAL- SUNNY ACRES II 160th & CORY LANE KEITH ROSCH-3 FOOT SIDEYARD VARIANCE- 914 Wo THIRD STREET MIKE WILLIAMS- FINAl PLAT-SCHUMACHER 3RD ADDITION-4TH & WHISPERING LANE Planner Loucks noted the Planning staff has reviewed the density requirements in the R3 district and recommended that they be revised from 3,1OO square feet per unit to 5,000 square feet per unit, thus allowing the maximum density of 8.7 units per acre. The R 4 district should be raised from 2,500 square feet per unit to 3,000 square feet per unit thus allowing a maximum allowable density of 14.5 units per acre. It was further noted that the parking requirements for an office use are 1 space per each 1OO square feet of floor area and that this is a very restrictive policy because the amount of lot coverage required and the ratio of people to parking spaces that are actually utilized in an office use zoning district classification. Therefore it was recommended that the ordinance requirement be modified to include 1 space for each 150 square feet of floor area. A brief discussion followed and it was the general concensus of the commission that the R3 & R4 zoning district should be modified to reflect the intent of the comprehensive plan relative to spreading of densit~ but that there was a concern regarding modifying the parking requirements in the office building use category. R3 & R4 ZONING DISTRICTS AND OFFICE BUILDING pARKING REQUIREMENTS Motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to recommend that the R3 zoning district requirements be amended from 3,100 square feet per unit to 5,000 square feet per unit. Ayes, 6; Nayes, none. Motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to recommend that the R4 zoning district be modified from 2,500 square feet per unit to 3,000 square feet per unit. Ayes, 6; Nayes 0. Motion was made by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to table the matter for further study regarding parking requirements in the office building district. Ayes, 6; Nayes, O. Chairman Simacek then appointed Commissioners Folch, Kaiser and Voelker to study the matter relative to parking requirements in commercial zone and report to the commission at the next meeting. Planner Loucks noted that Paul Swanstrom had informed him earlier in the day they had come to a compromise in regard to his property division at 603 W. 3rd Street and it appeared that the next door neighbor was going to purchase half the lot and that the remaining portion of the property would be attached to the parcel where the triplex conversion is proposed to be located. OTHER BUSINESS Motion was made by Commissioner Folch and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to adjourn. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Planning Commission adjourned at 9:50 pom. ADJOURNMENT