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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/85MINUTES OF THE HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 24TH, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Folch at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioner Stevens, Reuter, Kaiser, Conzemius, Voelker, and Folch Members Absent: Commissioners Ditty, Anderson and Simacek Moved by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to approve the minutes of June 10 as submitted. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. The applicant requests approval for a preliminary plat for 28 townhouse units located on 5.02 acres with a gross density of 5.6 units per acre. The R 3 zoning district allows 14 units per acre. The proposal is a continuation and extension of a previous R3 PRD approved in 1984. The staff reviewed the original PRD contract of June 1984 and found no inconsistencies. Staff recommends approval as submitted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CHRISTIANSON & FLUEGE] PRELIMINARY PLAT- PLEASANT VALLEY 3RD ADDITION Dick Dobrick (2016 Nininger Road) the developer should be reminded that the PRD called for 148 trees which have not been planted. Jack Christianson (developer) further plantings will be done as development proceeds. The lots are not selling. Planner Loucks: This plat meets and exceeds all requirements for a preliminary plat. The commission will have more detail on this site and building plans as they are brought in for approval. Moved by Commissioner Conzemius and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser. to approve the plat with the stipulation that Christianson & Fluegel conform to the landscape plan as initially submitted in the PRD Contract. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. Applicant requests approval to divide a 31.386 acre plat into a 4 acre parcel and a 27.386 Outlot respectively. The four acre parcel is designated as a future site for a church and is the subject of the rezoning request from Agriculture to R3. The Outlot is being considered for a variety of housing developments. The staff recommends that the subdivision be approved as proposed. The staff recommends that lot 1, block 1 be rezoned as RI single family residential instead of R3. The staff recommends the more restrictive zoning because it does provide for churches as permitted uses and because detailed plans for either lot 1, block 1 or Outlot A have not been provided at this time. The Outlot will remain Agricultural. SCHUMACHER REALTY- REZONE AGRICULTURE TO R3-PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL-4TH & WHISPERING LANE Mel Christensen (411 Whispering Lane) opposes development because it provides for no recreation areas and because there is already a traffic hazard. Harry S. Johnson (surveyor) we fixed the boundry of the church to allow for a future street located on line with Whispering Lane and existing utilities. We are somewhat concerned that R1 might disrupt our future plans for R3 uses on the Outlot. Planner Loucks: We will ask the Natural Resources and Recreation Commission for a recommendation on park land or cash in lieu of. We will deal with a specific site plan when the church makes an application. Tim Rush (representing Shepard of the Valley Church) Our purchase is contingent upon approval of the entire site plan. Is there any reason that this parcel should be separated from the whole plat at this time? Planner Loucks: Mr. Williams wanted this four acres processed at this time. Mike Williams (Schumacher Realty) We expect to request zoning and a site plan for senior citizen housing, single family and town houses for Outlot A. Hearing Closed Commissioner Voelker considers approving an R1 for the church to be spot zoning. She recommends that the land uses on both sides of Pleasant Drive be studied before granting any zoning requests. Planner Loucks answered that this is not spot zoning. He also noted that studies have been done and are available; the comprehensive plan, and plans for sewer, storm water drainage. Utilities are available for this area. Commissioner Voelker moved and Commissioner Kaiser seconded to study the use of this area. Planner Loucks stated that this motion unduly delays the request. Ayes, 2; Nayes, 4. Commissioner Stevens noted that the Commission is not considering anything but the church use and that Ri is the more restrictive zone. Mike Williams: We accept the Planners recommendation for a RI zone. Commissioner Reuter moved and Commissioner Stevens seconded the approval of the subdivision as proposed. Ayes, 5; Nayes, 1. Commissioner Stevens moved and Commissioner Conzemius seconded to recommend an R1 zone for lot 1, to the City Council. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. The applicant requests a minor subdivision for the conversion of a duplex into a triplex and to accomodate a second lot for a single family residence. Staff reports that the R2 zoning district allows triplex conversion on lots of at least 12,000 square feet, 66 feet in width with a residence of a minimum size of 1500 square feet. The proposed parcel for the triplex consists of 12,600 square feet and the existing structure has over 3,500 square feet of floor area. PAUL SWANSTROM- MINOR SUBDIVISION- 603 W. THIRD STREET The staff reports that a single family lot in the R2 zone must be at least 7,000 square feet and have 50 feet of frontage. The parcel designated for the new single family residence has 7,200 square feet in area, and a frontage of 53 feet. The staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision on the grounds that it has met all the requirements for a triplex conversion and a single family lot. William Arlen (602 W. 3rd) Opposed, area entirely to crowded now. Kathy Siemens (615 3rd St.) Opposed because existing neighborhood consists of large houses on double lots. A small house on a narrow lot would detract from the character of the neighborhood. Brian Siemens (615 3rd St.) Opposed, chose to live in this neighbor- hood because of the large houses and wide lots. Would like the opportunity to purchase property to add to his lot on the east side toward the proposed triplex. Says that most occupants of the duplex already have more than 2 cars; 6 spaces will not be enough. Maurice Crosby (625 W. 3rd) Opposed. Paul Swanstrom (applicant) The new single family will be very similar in design to the existing neighborhood. The trees would not be disturbed. The single house will be a buffer between the triplex and the adjacent property. I intend to fix up the interior of the triplex and raise rents to get a better clientele. Kathy Siemens: What are the liRA rents that you receive? Paul Swanstrom: $400 and $500. Jim Kirchner (635 W. 3rd St.) We chose to live in this neighborhood because of the esthetics. I think this crackerbox would devalue my property. Paul Swanstrom: This building does not make money as a duplex. If nothing is done it will deteriorate, affecting the neighborhood property values. Jim Caturim (616 W. 3rd) Will variances be needed for any part of this project? Public Hearing Closed Commissioner Stevens pointed out that the commission must interpret the code as written. Commission could be forced to comply with existing regulations. If an applicant meets the code, the commission cannot refuse approval. Planner Loucks: We should be sensitive to the character of the neighborhood but we have to be consistent with our requirements. We have no objective basis by which to consider compatibility. It is not appropriate to delay this application. A certificate of survey will be required as part of the subdivision. Commissioner Reuter moved and Commissioner Kaiser seconded to table this application in order to refer to the City Attorney on irregular shaped parcels. Ayes, 3; Nayes 3. Motion failed. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the minor subdivision and to refer the building permit to the Architectural Review Board. There being no second Commissioner Stevens withdrew the motion. Commissioner Reuter moved and Commissioner Kaiser seconded to table the motion inorder to consult with the city attorney. Ayes,6; Nayes, none. Commissioner Voelker moved and Commissioner Kaiser seconded to continue the public hearing to July 8. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. On June 3, 1985 the City Council approved the Olson Addition Preliminary Plat. The applicant request approval of the final plat. The staff reviewed the plat, found it to be in order and recommends approval. Th~ Planning Commission will probably consider in the future rezoning Lot 9 from R2 to Agricultural for cemetery use. The planning department will require the combination of lots 2 and 3 for tax purposes. Commissioner Voelker moved and Commissioner Kaiser seconded to approve the final plat. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. OLSONS ADDITION- 125 W. 25th St.- FINAL PLAT APPROVAL On June 3, 1985 the City Council approved the First National Bank Preliminary Plat. The applicant requests approval of the final plat. The staff has reviewed the plat and found it to be in order and therefore recommends approval. Commissioner Conzemius moved and Commissioner Stevens seconded to approve the final plat as presented. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. Planner Loucks informed the commission that he is opposed to delaying applications to do studies until everyone on the commission has read the various studies which have already been prepared. He asked the commission members if they have copies of the comprehensive plan. He will provide commissioners with plans for sewer systems, drainage, transportation and other subjects if they require. Commissioner Conzemius moved and Commissioner Reuter seconded to adjourn the meeting. Ayes, 6; Nayes, None. FIRST NATIONAL BANK- FINAL PLAT-NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD OTHER BUSINESS