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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/82MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1982 7:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Wendler at 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Commissioners Wendler, Swanson, Reuter, Bultman, Simacek, Conzemius, Anderson, Murphy, & Stevens, who arrived at 7:36 P.M. Members Absent: None. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to approve the Minutes of the October 25, 1982 Planning Cormnission Meeting. 8 Ayes, 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Wendler opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 P.M. The Planner summarized the proposal. The Planner then indicated that on file were a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication, and Certificate of Mailing. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT & VARIANCE - TWIN HOME - 310 WEST 12TH ST. - DON KELLER Chairman Wendler indicated that he had just received a petition, signed by 15 individuals, indicating opposition to vacating the alley to provide additional lot size for the proposal. Mr. Tom Swanson indicated that everyone he had talked to would like to keep the alley. He also indicated that not too many people in the area seemed to be in favor of the twin home either. The alley is unimproved, but used for garbage pick-up. After all people present had an oppor- tunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Wendler closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend denial of the lot size variance. 7 Ayes, Stevens, Reuter abstained. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to deny the special use permit request, as the lot size requirement was not met. 8 Ayes, Reuter abstained. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the final plat, subject to the City's copy containing the lot and plat areas, and the payment of intercepter sewer fees. 9 Ayes, 0 Nayes. FINAL PLAT - SCHUMACHER 2ND ADDITION - WHISPERIN~ LANE Moved by Cormnissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Bultman to recommend approval of the final plat for Ca~nnon Estates, subject to the City's copy containing total lot and plat areas, and the payment of the park dedication fee. 8 Ayes, $imacek Naye. FINAL PLAT - CANNON ESTATES -23RD & CANNON STREETS Nov. 8, 1982 Page 2 The Planner indicated that the proposal fell far short of the number of required off-street parking stalls. Mr. Rother indicated that much of the area of the building would just be used for dead storage, and consequently not generate parking demand. He also indicated that he might be able to provide additional parking nearby. A gentleman in the audience suggested exploring other parking alternatives. Moved by Connnissioner Murphy, seconded by Cormmissioner Bultman to table the request to give Mr. Rother more time to come up with additional parking. 8 Ayes, Swanson Abstain. Mr. Schmitz proposed to eliminate one home occupation in exchange for the locksmith business. The Planner indicated that he had been contacted by two neighbors expressing displeasure with the way Mr. Schmitz main- tained the property. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Conzemius to table the request and refer it to a Commi- ttee. 9 Ayes, 0 Nayes. Chairman Wendler appointed Commissioner Murphy to chair a Committee of his choice to investigate the matter. Cormmissioner Murphy asked Cormmissioners Stevens and Conzemius to serve on the Committee. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to recommend approval of the final plat subject to the total plat and lot areas being contained on the City's copy, and the payment of the interceptor sewer fees. 9 Ayes, 0 Nayes. Moved by Connnissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Reuter to adjourn at 8:31 P.M. 9 Ayes, 0 Nayes. VARIANCE - OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS - AUTO SUPPLY STORE - 19TH & VERMILLION STS. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT- ROBERT SCHMITZ - 803 OAK ST. FINAL PLAT - RIVERWOOD - SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD #47 NEAR THE VERMILLION RIVER ADJOURNMENT