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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/85Minutes of the Hastings Planning Commission Meeting Monday, April 8, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Simacek at 7:30 pom. Members Present: Commissioner Ditty~ Reuter, Folch, Kaiser Conzemius, Anderson, Volker, and Chairman Simacek. Members Absent: Stevens Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to approve the minutes of March 25, 1985 as submitted. Ayes, 8; Nayes, None. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a Home Occupation permit to operate a decorative balloon bouquet business in her home. It is anticipated that approximately 10 cars per week will be visiting the home with an average length of stay of approximately 15 minutes. It was noted that the site provides enough room for 4 off street parking spaces and that the proposed home occupation will occupy approximately 10% of the floor area of the home. Following a brief review of the project with Mrs. Seleski a motion was made by Commissioner Reuter, seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to recommend approval of the home occupation subject to the following conditions: 1. No signs will be allowed to identify the business being carried on in the home. 2. No employees are allowed other than those that are family members; 3. That the permit will be reviewed on an annual basis. 4. That all helium cylinders used to fill balloons shall be affixed to a wall or post to prevent accidental tipping or valve breakage. Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Stevens arrived at 7:40. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a six foot sideyard variance in order to accomodate a duplex to be located at the intersection of 10th & Ramsey Street. He noted that the variance is required because the applicant is attempting to conform to zoning ordinance requirements to provide 25 feet of front yard setback on both 10th & Ramsey Street. If the ordinance was literally interpreted it appears that the building could be closer than 25 feet to 10th Street, however, it is their desire to meet the 25 foot setback inorder to create a larger front yard for the units and further more to create a safer site line at the intersection. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR BALLOON BUSINESS- JUDY SELESKI- 214 W. 8TH STREET SIX FOOT SIDEYARD VARIANCE-JIM BALITZ- 10TH & RAMSEY STREET Mr. Terrio and other residents of the neighborhood commented that they felt there were to many duplexes presently located in their neighborhood and therefore felt that the Planning Commission should evaluate the zoning question of allowing duplexes in the R2 district. Chairman Simacek noted that the commission had studied the concept of allowing duplexes in the R2 zone, held numerous public hearings, and public information meetings in order to arrive at the present formula for allowing duplexes in the R2 zone. He further noted that there was no negative comments received when this issue was being studied two or three years ago. However, he felt that the commission is receptive to the concerns being expressed by the residents this evening. Following a brief discussion with Mr. Balitz a motion was made by Commissioner Folch seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to recommend approval of the six foot sideyard variance because the applicant is providing better site lines at the intersection of 10th & Ramsey Street and secondly the closest structure located adjacent to the sideyard where the variance is being proposed is some 29 feet away. Ayes, 9; Nayes, 0. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting site plan approval for 271 single manufactured home sites and 70 double manufactured home sites for a total of 341 units. The property is 68.2 acres in size and will he developed at a density of approximately 5 homes per gross acre. It was noted that upon staff review that the following matters must be resolved or reconciled prior to the issuance of any building permits; 1. Approximately 20 fire hydrants within the development should be placed in such a manner that the furthest residential structure will be no greater than 250 feet from any hydrant. 2. That the cul-de-sac designated on the north portion of the proposal be shortened to a distance of 500 feet in order to satisfy minimum requirements of the subdivision regulation. 3. That an agreement be entered into with the City regarding the proper installation and maintenance of the water system in order to insure that any breaks in the lines within the development will not render the entire development dry for fire fighting purposes. 4. That a complete landscape plan be submitted for approval. Residents of the neighborhood namely Mr. Jensen, Schmitt, Stugat, Wertz and Ms. Balister made the following general comments; That traffic is going increase on 160th Street, that an EAW should be required because the one that was previously prepared only anticipated that 243 manufactured home units were going to be placed on the site , that the site is located to close to the D.N.R. hunting preserve, that the plan does not provide for adequate storm shelter as required by State law, that the density is to great, that a buffer zone should be provided between the manufactured home park and existing homes along Malcolm Avenue , that a noise abatement study should be conducted, and that a secondary access should be provided to Highway 316. THREE RIVERS PARTNERSHIP-SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND VARIANCE-MANUFACTURED HOME PARK LOCATED AT 160TH & MILLARD The Planning Commission reviewed the various concerns expressed by the residents including the potential need for construction of a ~erm or more dense planting of coniferious trees along the west side of the site , potential drainage problems along the west side of the site , and transportation and circulation issues. Following further discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Kaiser seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to recommend approval of the site plan subject to the conditions that the developer will work out specific details with the staff as outlined in the City Planners Staff Report. Ayes, Commissioners Stevens, Kaiser,Simacek and Conzemius; Nayes, Commissioner Ditty, Reuter, Folch, Anderson, Volker. Motion failed. Motion by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to table the application to April 22nd, 1985 to allow the staff an opportunity to meet with the Malcolm Avenue residents and developer to work out specific issues related to the development proposal. Ayes, 8; Nayes, Co~mmissioner Conzemius. Motion by Commissioner Kaiser, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to table the variance request until April 22nd, 1985. Ayes, 9; Nayes,0. Planner Loucks noted that the applicant is requesting a rezoning from R2 residential to C1 commercial. The intent of the application is to construct a 4,000 square foot office building on lots 1,2 and 3 of Addisons Addition, It was noted that the comprehensive plan designates the property in question for single family residential use, does not generally comply with the requirements of the comprehensive plan in terms of location of cormmercial districts, represents the start of a strip commercial development along State Trunk Highway 55, the property has limited access to State Trunk Highway 55 when upgrading occurs in 1987 and that such zoning could have a negative impact on existing residential development which is located adjacent to the proposed site John Langenfeld, representing CWL Construction then made a brief presentation as to why the property should be rezoned to C1 inorder to accomodate an office building. Members of the audience made various presentations indicating their concerns and then submitted a notarized petition containing 27 names indicating their disapproval of the proposed project. On hearing all the information presented a motion was made by Commissioner Reuter, seconded by Commissioner Volker to recommend the application be denied because of the following: I. It does not comply with the general requirements of the comprehensive plan in terms of location of commercial districts, 2. It represents the start of a strip commercial development occuring along State Trunk Highway 55 which is deemed to be inconsistent with sound planning principals. 3. The property in question will have limited access when Trunk Highway 55 upgrading occurs in 1987, 4. Such zoning could have a negative impact on existing residential development that is located adjacent to the proposed site. Ayes, 9; Nayes, O. Motion by Commissioner Ditty, seconded by Commissioner Folch to adjourn° Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 pom. REZONING FROM R2 RESIDENTIAL TO C1 COMMERCIAL-CWL CONSTRUCTION-800 BLOCK OF STATE TRUN HIGHWAY 55.