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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/28/81MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1981 7:30 P.M. The Meeting was called Members Present: Members Absent: to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Wendler. Commissioners Wendler, Stevens, Von Feldt, Reuter, Bultman, Simacek, Kunkel, and Murphy. Commissioner Freiermuth. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Bultman to approve the Minutes of the December 14, 1981 Planning Commission Meeting with the correction of a typographical error in the first paragraph on the Ordinance Amendme~Request, to read that "the Commi- ttee had-~isn~rssed the matter, " 8 Ayes 0 Nayes. ''' ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Wendler opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 P.M. The Planner informed the Comm- ission that a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing was on file. There- fore, the Public Hearing was properly called. ~PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST - OFFICE, STORAGE, AND REPAIR IN AG ZONING DISTRICT HUSTING & ENGSTROM AND HOFFMAN & McNAMARA - GLENDALE ROAD The Planner went on to explain a memo from the Building Inspector outlining what build- ing improvements would be necessary to bring the buildings into compliance with the Build- ing Code. The Planner also reiterated that his recommendation was to deny the request, based on the reasons listed in his memo. Chairman Wendler read the existing ordinance and informed that the request was to amend the ordinance to allow an expanded list of uses. Councilman Dave Legler informed the Comm- ission that he had met with neighbors in the area, and that they recommended allow- ing the request of the two entities, but that the neighbors would appose any zoning change that would allow other similar dev- elopment. He stated that he felt the present special use limitations for this type of structure were too restrictive. Barbara Martin, a member of the audience asked the Commission how they could consider approving such a request when the Building Inspector had seemed to indicated that the buildings Dec. 28, 1981 -2- were functionally obsolete. Chairman Wendler informed the audience that regardless of the Planning Commission's action, the build- ings would still have to comply with the Building Code, and be improved to do so. Councilman Klimek stated that he agreed with Mr. Legler that the individuals should be allowed to use these two buildings. Councilman Legler reiterated that the neighbors did not want to see additional buildings built for similar use. Comm- issioner members Von Feldt, Kunkel, Bultman, and Stevens discussed various building code implications. Many felt that the magnitude of improvements needed to bring the buildings in to compliance with the Building Code would exceed any savings the individuals would realize by locating an nonurban setting. After all people present has an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Wendler closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 P.M. Commissioner Murphy had indicated that no committee report was available, that he was still in a quandary about what to recommend on the request, and asked what other committee members felt. Various members gave their opinions. Moved by Commissioner Kunket, seconded by Commissioner Simacek to recommend that the Council add an additional special use to the Agricultural Zoning District (Section 10.10 Subdivision 3H) to read as follows: Agricultrual service operations, heavy equipment contractors, tree service contractors, or other seasonal occupations or uses with the following conditions: i. No manufacturing, fabricating, pro- duction, or processing of materials goods or products may be carried on. 2. No more than 4 onsite employee's would be allowed. 3. No outside storage would be permitted. Adequate screening from adjacent uses shall be provided. 5. No structure larger than 10,000 square feet shall be allowed. Dec. 28, 1981 -3- 6. There shall be at least five acres for each structure. 5 Ayes, Stevens, Von Feldt, Bultman Naye. The Planner informed the Commission that Mr. Miller was proposing to convert the former Kerr McGee Gas Station property into a Doughnut shop with drive thru facilities. He explained characteristics of the site. Moved by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Von Feldt to approve the site plan, provided the stipulations in the Planners memo of December 22, 1981 were complied with. 8 Ayes, 0 Nayes. The Planner informed the Commission that the proposal would involve access on an unimproved street, which was not permitted by the zoning ordinance. Two other var- iances would be required. The Planner recommended an alternative proposal, where only one variance would be necessary. Mr. David Langenfeld informed the Commission that he would be willing to move the garages to a location that would conform to the setback requirements, and that he would agree to enter into an agreement to petition for, and pay for street improvements to Cannon Street as a condition of the approval of the site plan and variances. Moved by Commissioner Simacek, seconded by Commissioner Kunkel to approve the site plan, and recommend approval to the Council of variances from the 25 foot street setback for the open parking stalls and a variance for the requirement that all buildable lots have frontage on an improved public street, pro- vided that Mr. Langenfel~ enter into an agreement to participate in a petition for and payment of street improvements on Cannon Street, that the garage structure be re- located on the site plan to conform to set- back requirements, and that the grading plan be altered to conform to the previously approved plan. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes, Bultman obstain. Commissioner Murphy suggested, and the Commission all agreed that a recommendation be made to the City Council that a study by made for access from the neighborhood SITE PLAN REVIEW - THE DONUT HOLE 1610 VERMILLIO STREET JOHN MILLER SITE PLAN AND VARIANCES 23RD & CANNON STREET 4 PLE× FRANK M. LANGENFELI & SONS CONSTRUCTION Dec. 28, 1981 -4- south of the Vermillion River and west of Highway 61, to the Vermillion Street traffic lanes. Commissioner Reuter gave a committee report recommending that the memo pre- sented by the Planner be adopted by the City Council and forwarded to the Metro- politan Council. Moved by Commissioner Reuter, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to recommend the City Council adopt the Planners recommendation for Comment on the Metropolitan Council Surface Water Management Program. 8 Ayes, 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kunkel to adjourn at 9:07 P.M. 8 Ayes, 0 Nayes. COMMITTEE REPORT ON 'REVIEW OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN PROPOSAL ADJOURNMENT