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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/83MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1983 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by Chairman Murphy. Members Present: Commissioners Murphy, Swanson, Stevens, Reuter, Martin, Simacek, and Conzemius. Members Absent: Commissioners Wendler and Anderson. Moved by Commissioner Conzemius, seconded by Commissioner Simacek to approve the Minutes of the August 8, 1983 meeting. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Murphy opened the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. the Planner noted that on file were copies of the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication, and Certificate of Mailing. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - PRE- LIMINARY PLAT AND PRD- WHISPERING MEADOW - PLEASANT DRIVE AND WHISPERING LANE - MIKE WILLIAMS Commissioner Reuter asked where the garages were in the site plan. The Planner indicated that they were tuck under garages. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Martin to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat, the variance from the five acre PRD minimum, and the PRD permit, subject to the August 19, 1983 Staff Report. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes. The proposal involved a proposed bar and grill of approxi- mately 2,304 square feet. The proposal basically met zoning re- quirements. Moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to approve the site plan for McCabe's Pub subject to the August 19, 1983 Staff Report. 6 Ayes, Martin Naye. SITE PLAN REVIEW - McCABE'S PUB - SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD AND BAHLS DRIVE - MIKE McCABE The request was to amend the list of permitted uses in the C-5 zoning district to include gasoline dispensing. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to recommend approval of the proposed amendment to in- clude gasoline dispensing without auto repair, as a permitted use in the C-5 zoning district, as it appears to be consistent with the original intent of the C-5 zoning district. 6 Ayes, Swanson Abstaining. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST - GASOLINE DISPENSING IN THE C-5 DISTRICT - DENNIS McNAMARA Moved by Cor~nissioner Reuter, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to reconnnend approval of the final plat for Birchwood Townhomes conditioned upon the City's copy of the plat containing the lot sizes and total plat area. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to schedule a Public Hearing for the September 12, 1983 Planning Commission Meeting. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to recommend approval of the street vacation with the exception of the area needed ~y the State of Minnesota for the new intersection of Highways 316 and 61. 5 Ayes, Reuter, Martin Naye. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Martin to recommend the vacation of School Street subject to any objections from the School District, and the provision of an ease- ment to cover the existing utilities within the street right-of- way. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes. Commissioner Simacek gave the Committee Report which re- commended new standards for dealing with two family dwellings in the R-2 district. Moved by Commissioner Reuter, seconded by Commissioner Martin to include a 1,600 square foot house size minimum before conversion of existing homes rather than the 1,500 square foot minimum recommended by the Committee. 4 Ayes, 3 Nayes~ Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to adopt the following standards as a recommendation to Hastings City Council for dealing with two family dwellings in the R-2 district: That the special use permit process be eliminated, and that the two family dwellings be permitted uses as long as they meet the following conditions. 2. That the lot be located on a 30 foot surfaced street. That the lot size base begin with 7,000 square feet, and add 2,700 square feet (totaling 9,700 square feet) for the second unit. 4. That the two family new construction setbacks be the same as the setbacks for a single family home in the R-1 district. 5. For conversions, a 1,500 square foot minimum house size, ex- cluding the basement, before conversion would be allowed. 6. A 66 foot lot frontage for conversions, and a 75 foot frontage for new construction. 7. Two off-street parking stalls per unit. FINAL PLAT - BIRCHWOOD 5TH AND ASH STREETS - AL SIEBEN SPECIAL USE PERMIT - USED CAR LOT - FORMER WEBBER FORD PROPERTY STREET VACATION - 26TH STREET BETWEEN HIGHWAY 316 & 61 STREET VACATION - SCHOOL STREET BETWEEN LYN WAY AND THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT - TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R-2 DISTRICT 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes. WORKSHOP ON HIGHWAY 55 INTERSECTION Mr. Allan Larson, the City Engineer, was present with the Mr. Jim Benshoof, a traffic consultant the City has hired to look at the Highway 55 corridor, and representatives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, to go over the possible options for changing intersections coming on to Highway 55. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to adjourn at 11:24 p.m. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes. ADJOURNMENT