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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/85MINUTES OF THE HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 8, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Folch at 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Commissioners Stevens, Reuter, Folch, Kaiser, Conzemius, Anderson and Voelker. Members Absent: Commissioners Ditty and Simacek. Moved by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Reuter to approve the minutes of June 24th as submitted. Ayes, 7; Nayes, None. Vice Chair Folch reopened the public hearing. Pam Thorsen, 649 Wo 3rdo This issue relates to the environment of the neighborhood. It is a shame to build a new small house between two old, large houses. This was done on property which once belonged to the house I own. Everyone now agrees that it was a mistake. I personally recommend a moritorium on subdivisions of large lots with large houses in the R2 district. Bill Wendler, 1220 Wo 15th. Conversion from a duplex to a triplex has many ramifications; fire codes, handicapped access, insulation, etc. The building code and parking requirements will have to be observed. Tom Nesbitt, 221W. 8th. I do not wish to prostitute historic values; old sections of the town should retain their character. Improving these buildings as single family dwellings is possible and should be encouraged. We owe it to those who have invested in this neighborhood. These neighbors should have more to say about their environment than those who purchase income property. Jim Kirchner, 635 W. 3rd. If the commission approves this subdivision contingent upon an accurate survey, when will that survey be made? Answer: After council approval. Brian Siemens, 615 W. 3rd. Is the Planning Commission satisfied by the City Attorneys' opinion? Our point is that the neighborhood will be jeopardized by this development. We do not believe that it is just to take a strictly legal approach. Viola Welshans, 618 W. 4th. I feel to many people will be living on that corner. From past experience that building was not leased to very desirable people. Vice Chairman Folch closed the hearing. Commissioner Stevens recommended to the Planning Commission that the application be approved because it conforms to the zoning regulations. Commissioner Kaiser said that she was not comfortable granting this subdivision without knowing what the conversion and the proposed new building would look like. She noted that the intent of the R2 district includes the protection of visual appeal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PAUL SWANSTROM- MINOR SUBDIVISION- 603 Wo THIRD ST. Commissioner Stevens moved approval of the subdivision provided that the survey shows the same dimensions as the submitted plan. The motion died for the lack of a second. Commissioner Conzemius moved and Commissioner Kaiser seconded to deny the subdivision because the new lot size and house size will alter the character and asthetics of the neighborhood. Ayes, 6; Nayes, Commissioner Stevens. Memorandum from Planner Loucks was read, recommending approval. (copy attached). The final plat was compared with the preliminary plat and it was observed that the number of lots in block 1 and block 2 has been increased. Mr. A1 Sieben was not present at the meeting. Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Kaiser seconded to table the application until July 22nd and to ask Mr. Sieben to be present to explain the changes made between the preliminary and final plats. Ayes, 7; Nayes, None. The attached memorandum from Planner Loucks was read and discussed. There were no objections to revising the square footage requirements for R3 and R4 districts. A number of commissioners questioned the need to revise the parking requirements for office uses. Commissioner Conzemius moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to set the public hearing on these three ordinance revisions for the Planning Commission meeting of July 22nd. Ayes, 7; Nayes, None, John Grossman explained that Planner Loucks that a public hearing be set for the following items for the Planning Commission meeting of July 22nd. FINAL PLAT- SIEBENS SECOND ADDITION-160TH STREET AND LEROY AVENUE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMEND- MENTS FOR R3 AND R4 DISTRICTS AND OFFICE USE PARKIN~ REQUIREMENTS SET HEARINGS FOR JULY 22ND 1. William Squire: Site yard setback variance. 2. Kings Cove: Variance for the height of a sign. 3. David A. Youngquist: Preliminary Plat and site plan review. 4. Guardian Angels: Lot 9, Block 1, Olsons Addition, rezoning to Agricultural. Commissioner Conzemius moved and Commissioner Reuter seconded to set public hearings for the above items on July 22nd. Ayes, 7; Nayes, None. Commissioner Voelker moved and Commissioner Folch seconded to adjourn the meeting. Ayes, 7; Nayes, None.