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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/84 MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 14, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Murphy at 7:32 P.M. Members Present: Commissioners Swanson, Stevens, Folch, Conzemius, Voelker and Murphy. Members Absent: Commissioners Reuter, Simacek and Anderson. Motion by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commis- sioner Folch to approve the Minutes of April 23, 1984. Voice vote carried unanimously. Chairman Murphy read a letter from "Profile Extrusions Company" which stated that it had been inadvertently left off the notification list and that since the Company Presi- dent, Mr. Franz Altpeter, is unable to attend tonights meeting, he is asking that the Commission continue the hearing until the next Planning Commission Meeting. Mr. Gerlock noted that it is not a legal requirement that a written notice be given to adjacent property owners, but in the interest of better serving the public it is his recommendation to the Planning Commission to continue hearing at the next Planning Commission Meeting. Motion by Commissioner Folch, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to continue the hearing at the next scheduled Planning Commission Meeting. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Mr. Gerlock reviewed the Minor Subdivision and ex- plained that the chance will; 1) Not create any additional lots, 2) Give owner legal access to property and 3) In- crease size of parcel to 3.98 acres which is closer to re- quired 5 acre minimum in an agriculture zone. Question arose as how the original parcel of 1.2 acres was permitted in agriculture zone. The parcel was deeded prior to City's Zoning Ordi'nance. Motion by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commis- sioner Conzemius to recommend approval of Minor Subdivision. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REZONING REQUEST - CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH- 800 BLOCK OF EAST 10TH STREET - I-1 TO R-3 MINOR SUBDIVISION - JAMES K. KLUENDER Mr. Gerlock explained that the City Council had re- ceived a letter from "Haven Homes Health Center" inquiring on the possible availability of City owned property to the West of the Prairie Street entrance to the Maurice Zweber Addition. The letter also asked the City on the possible extension of Prairie Street to give "Haven Homes" two accesses and better fire protection. Reverend Lester Fair addressed the Planning Commis- sion showing a sketch of the existing plot plan and ex- plained "Haven Homes" request. Chairman Murphy appointed Commissioners Stevens, Folch and Conzemius as a sub-committee to study the proposal and revise the request to a firmer plan. Mr. Gordon Daggett addressed the Planning Commission on the "Haven Homes" request and wanted to know what is the character of the area? Residential was the Commission's re- sponse. Mr. Daggett also noted that "Haven Homes" request may generate additional traffic flow. Mr. Daggett also asked who would pay for costs of the street extension? Reverend Fair stated "Haven Homes" would pay for costs if City did not. Commissioner Stevens asked if the City Planner has a copy of the Flow Chart and Staff Review Process developed by Mr. Tom Loucks. Commissioner Stevens noted that he liked the process of full staff review prior to the Planning Commission Meeting. Motion by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commis- sioner Swanson to change the next scheduled Planning Commis- sion Meeting from May 28th to Tuesday, May 29, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. Ayes, 5; Abstain, 1. Motion by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commis- sioner Conzemlus to adjourn. Ayes, 6; Nayes, 0. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 P.M. PRAIRIE STREET EXTENSION - DIS- CUSSION - HAVEN HOMES FLOW CHART CHANGE MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT