HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/81 MINUTES
OF
HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1981
7:30 P. M.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by acting Chairman Murphy.
Members Present: Commissioners Murl~hy, SLevens, Von Feldt, Reuter,
Bultman, Kunkel, and Freiermuth.
Members Absent: Commissioners Wendler and Simacek.
Moved by Commissioner Reuter, seconded by
Commissioner Stevens to approve the minutes of
the April 13, 1981 Planning Commission Meeting.
7 Ayes, 0 Alayes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Acting Chairman Murphy opened the Public Hearing
at 7:31 P.M. The Planner indicated that on file
was a Certificate of Mailing, notice of Public
Hearing, that he had not yet received the affidavit
of publication, but assumed that the notice had
been properly published. Therefore the Public
Hearing was properly called.
PUBLIC HEARING PRE-
LIMINARY PLAT HIGH-
HILLS ~qD ADDITION
Commissioner Freiermuth questioned whether the
fire safety questions had been resolved the Planner
indicated that after checking with the Fire Chief,
the concerns about the fire hydrant distance would
b~ resolved in the construction program, but that
the fire chief was concerned of the length of the dead
end street Brittany Trail, and that he was concerned
about the similarity in names of some 6f the streets
with other streets in the community. Mr. Siewert
indicated that the street names could be changed.
Mr. Merl Botchers questioned the size of lot and
type of homes proposed to be built. The Planner
explained the lot size requirements, and that
the lots met those minimum standards. Mr Siewert
indicated that the homes would be sim'ilar to those
being constructed in the area presently.
Minutes-Hastings Planning
Commission Meeting, Cont.
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Additional questions were asked about how homes
would be built on the slopes of the hills, drainage,
and the construction of walk ways in the plats.
After all people present had an opportunity to be
heard on the matter, acting Chairman Murphy
closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. Moved
by Commissioner Freiermuth seconded by
Commissioner Bultman to approve the Preliminary
Plat conditioned upon the items in the Staff reports,
and that the issue of outstanding "buy-in" fees be
resolved before the final plat is approved.
7 Ayes, 0 Hayes.
The Planner explained that filling stations are
special uses in C-3 zoning districts. The proposed
use is a convenien~ store with gas pumps. Gas
pumps require the Special Use Permit. Commission
members questioned whether fill was needed and
if there were problems with limitations of number
of stations in a community. Mr. Landks Iverson,
a representative of the petitioners, indicated that
fill was-~necessary and that there is no allocation
system for gasoline, and no limitations on the number
gas stations.
The mayor was in the audience, and asked who would
be the owners of the facility. Mr. Iverson indicated
that a group of investers would ownthe business.
Mr. Don Maderich stated that he was the owner of
the Tom Thumb Store and that he felt there were
enough gas stations and grocery stores in this
town. He felt that any additional stores would adversly
effect existing stores. The Planner explained to the
Planning Commission that while the city has a
responsibility to try to protect the economic interest
of the community in general in setting up its zoning
district boundaries, that the city really could not
regulate competition between individual businesses
within zoning districts.
Moved by Commissioner Freiermuth seconded by
Commissioner to schedule a Public Hearing for the
Special Use Permit for the May 11, 1981 Planning
Commission Meeting. 7 Ayes, 0 Hayes.
April 27, 1981
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
CONVENIENCE STORE
WITH GAS PUMPS
23RD & VERMILLION
STREETS SUPERSTORE
INC ORP ORATED
k4inutes-Hastings Planning -3- April 27, 1981
Commission Meeting, Cont.
The Planner explained that the matter was
before the Planning Commission as the Board
of Design Control. He informed the Planning
Commission that he felt the proposed metal
structure to house the emergency generator
for the Dakota County Jail was, due to its
building materials and design, so dissimilar
to the structures in the area as to potentially
cause adverse impacts on those properties, and
that the structure should be constructed out of
more compatible materials.
The architect for the county informed the ]Planning
Commission that the structure would only be
used ten~porarily_until the Coun. ty Ja~il was phased
out of operation. There was considerable
discussion about the advantages and disadvantages
of the proposed structure.
Moved by Commissioner Freiermuth seconded by
Commissioner Bultman to approve the preposed
building and materials, provided that the exterior
of the structure would blend in with the color and
appeara~ce of surrounding str~ctures, and that
the County building superintendant ask the County
Board to agree to remove the structure and
generator upon the discontinuance of the building
as the Dakota County Jail. 6 Ayes, Stevens Alaye.
The Planner indicated that there were also
considerations of adding fire e~scapes to the building
which would be enclosed by cyclone fencing and
metal roofs. He asked if the Planning Commission
cared to review the building plans prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
Moved by Commis~q. oner Von Feldt seconded by
Commissioner Freiermuth to leave the question
to the Planners discretion. 7 Ayes, 0 Nayes.
Moved by Commissioner Freiermuth seconded by
Commissioner Bultman to adjourn at 9:01 p. m.
7 Ayes, 0 Nayes.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED
AUXILARY BUILDII~G
DAKOTA COUNTY JAIL
3RD & SIBLEY STREETS
ADJOURNMENT