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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/84 Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission Monday, June 11, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Murphy at 7:31 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Stevens, Reuter, Simacek, Conzemius, Anderson, Voelker, Folch and Murphy. Members Absent: Commissioner Swanson. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commis- sioner Stevens to approve the minutes of May 14, 1984. Voice vote carried unanimouslyl APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Murphy opened the continued rezoning hear- ing and turned it over to the City Planner. Mr. Gerlock outlined the applicants request and future proposal, and asked for the applicant to state to the Planning Commis- sion its reasons for the request. CONTINUED REZONING HEARING - CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH - 800 BLOCK OF EAST 10th STREET - I-1 to R-3 Cornerstone Bible Churchs' Pastor, James Bzoskie, then addressed the Planning Commission. Rev. Bzoskie explained that the church did not originally know the property was zoned Industrial when they first became interested. However, this was brought to their inten- tion at an early stage. Rev. Bzoskie then introduced Mr. Loren Lowe, an architect contracted to design pre- liminary plans for the church's worship facility. Mr. Lowe reviewed the proposed plans for the wor- ship facility. He noted that the building would be an attractive, energy efficient, earth-berm type of con- struction. He felt the type of construction used would be a good neighbor to adjacent properties. Mr. Dave Tanner, attorney representing Cornerstone Bible Church, addressed the Commission regarding the re- quest. Mr. Tanner presented a letter from "Smead Mfg." stating that they as one of the three adjacent property owners had no objections to the rezoning. Mr. Tanner then said he would like a chance to respond to additional comments that may be made regarding the request. Mr. Franz Altpeter, President of "Profile Extrusions Co."~ next addressed the Planning Commission. Mr. Altpeter told the Commission how "Profile" had expanded from 16,000 square feet in 1972, to a present square footage of 110,000. Mr. Altpeter mentioned the reason his company had purchased the property next to the applicants property is for future expansion. Mr. Altpeter also mentioned that his company operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week during most of the summer months. June 11, 1984 PaEe 2 Mr. Gerlock went over the Staffs review. Mr. Gerlock expanded on four major items that the rezoning request presented: 1) Inconsistency with Compre- hensive Plan, 2) Downzoning issue, 3) Spot zoning issue, and 4) Additional requirements to adjacent industrial land. Mr. Gerlock also noted that the re- quest for a rezoning to R-3 could allow for many different uses other than churches, and the impact of a closely located industrial use could lead to future problems. Mr. Gerlock then stated it was Staff re- commendation to deny the proposed zoning request. Mr. Tanner addressed the Commission in response to City Staffs recommendation. He felt that some type of ingenuity should be used to overcome the pro- blems. He said that there is plenty of vacant indus- trial land within the City at present. Mr. Tanner noted that in his opinion, "spot zoning" is not that bad and would not be setting a precident. Mr. Tanner stated the applicant would place a covenent on the property restricting future residential uses. Commission Conzemius noted that this was the same property that had requested a residential zone earlier and was denied. Also, a request to rezone so an existing home could put on an addition was denied, which led to the home owner moving his home. Commissioner Stevens noted that if this area might be changing from an industrial use to more residential uses, then we should look at amending our Comprehensive Plan, but until we do so, we should follow our present Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Simacek noted that he feels there could be a large negative impact if the rezoning is granted and industry expands adjacently in the future. Mr. Tanner lastly noted that the rezoning is economically appropriate, and other sites of similar size are too expensive. Motion by Commissioner Conzemius, seconded by Commissioner Reuter to recormnend denial of rezoning re- quest. Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Stevens reviewed the subcommittees re- port on Haven Homes request for the extension of Prairie Street. PRAIRIE STREET EXTENSION- HAVEN HOMES REQUEST Motion by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commis- sioner Folch to recommend to the City Council that the pro- perty East of Mr. Reddemen's property and South of Lots 1 and 2 of the Zweber Addition be declared as surplus property. It is further recommended that Prairie Street be extended to give this property and Haven Homes property to the East a public access. Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. June 11, 1984 Page 3 Mr. Gerlock presented information relating to the requested variance from the required setback regula- tions. It was noted that our present zoning ordinance defines "Structures" as anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground. Therefore, a deck is a structure by definition and is required to meet setback regulations. The variance request of Robert R. Lee of 2100 Pine Street is unique in the following aspect. The lot in question is a corner lot and a "reverse frontage lot." Due to the reverse frontage situation, the "rear yard" is actually a sideyard which has a 10 foot setback requirement. The deck would be constructed to within a 8 foot setback, requiring a 2 foot variance. It is de- termined the variance would not confer on the applicant any special priviledge. Motion by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to reconm~end approval of the requested variance. Ayes, 8; Nayes, 0. Commissioner Stevens made a notation that he would like to have written verification from City Staff that they have reviewed items needing their concerns. Mr. Gerlock noted that he is working on a standard review sheet. Commissioner Stevens also mentioned he had ob- tained a copy of a summary of various committees zoning ordinances compiled by the Metro Council and he would leave it with the Planner. Mr. Gerlock told the Commis- sion the City Council has requested that the Planning Commission review the section of the City's Subdivision Regulations concerning cash in lieu of land for park dedication and make a recommendation. Chairman Murphy appointed a subcommittee to study the matter. Chairman Murphy also appointed a subcommittee to study the Councils recon~endation to vacate the entire alley in Block 65, Original Town of Hastings. Motion by Commissioner Conzemius, seconded by Commis- sioner Simacek to adjourn. Ayes 8; Nayes 0. Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. VARIANCE REQUEST - 2100 PINE - SETBACK OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT