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February 28, 2022 - Regular Meeting
Agenda Hastings City Hall - Council
Chambers
7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular
meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chamber.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Romens, Halberg, Matzke,
Peters, Teiken, and LeBrun
Planning Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director Hinzman
2. Approval of Minutes – February 14, 2022 Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER ACTIONS
3. Continued – Rise Up Recovery – Special Use Permit #2022-14 – Operation
of a State Licensed Residential Facility – 305 5th Street E.
Hinzman provided a summary of the operational information and revised
conditions for approval.
Commissioner Romens questioned the process regarding violations of the
Special Use Permit.
Director Hinzman clarified the grounds for revocation and elaborated on City
Council involvement.
Commissioner Peters asked for clarity on the additional condition requested by
Hastings Police Department.
Director Hinzman expanded on the reasoning behind the additional condition.
Commissioner Halberg thanked the applicants for providing further information.
Halberg addressed the staffing levels relating to conditions.
Director Hinzman clarified the staffing levels including how the Commissioners
may add in additional conditions at their discretion.
Commissioner Matzke raised concern regarding patients leaving the facility at
their own will. Matzke also raised concern on the fit of the facility for the
neighborhood.
Ms. Neuharth stated she reached out to other recovery houses questioning their
process for on site staff. Ms. Neuharth also confirmed the guidelines that will be
presented to patients upon arrival.
Commissioner Teiken thanked the applicant and the City Staff for the additional
information provided. Teiken commented on the number and equity of conditions
provided. Teiken questioned the rental housing license processes in the event it
is needed in the future.
Ms. Neuharth stated her agreeance with the conditions as provided.
Director Hinzman clarified the rental housing licensing requirements.
Commissioner LeBrun thanked the applicant. LeBrun expressed thoughts
concerning the use of the home.
Chair Messina commented on the permit regarding the fit of the Special Use
Permit in the area.
Jeremiah Fairbanks commented on the application and the process behind it.
Fairbanks reassured the Commission of the support the request.
Commissioner Halberg motioned to approve, Commissioner Teiken seconds.
Ayes: 6 Commissioners Messina, Romens, Halberg, Peters, Teiken, and LeBrun
Nays: 1 – Commissioner Matzke
4. Continued – City of Hastings – Ordinance Amendment #2022-11 – Parking
for Apartments
Director Hinzman provided a summary of the request. Hinzman clarified the
reasoning to decrease the parking spaces per unit. Hinzman explained the
point is to better reflect any future applications.
Chair Messina questioned the reasoning behind amending the ordinance.
Commissioner LeBrun questioned the City Staff Reports amounts compared to
the Urban Land Institute of Transportation of Engineers amounts.
Director Hinzman provided reasoning behind the marginal difference between
the two recommendations. Hinzman also commented on electric vehicle
charging spots which could apply in the future.
Commissioner Teiken agreed with the 1.75 spaces per apartment commenting
on the drive the market will provide.
Commissioner Teiken motioned to approve, Commissioner Matzke seconds.
Additional Discussion:
Commissioner LeBrun expanded on the reasoning behind the change. LeBrun
called attention to the cost implications comparing open parking to parking
garages due to space restrictions. LeBrun commented on access for walking
and biking as well.
Ayes: 7 – Messina, Romens, Halberg, Matzke, Peters, Teiken and LeBrun
Nays: 0
5. Other Business - Director Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council
actions and future Planning Commission items.
6. Adjourn
Commissioner Romens motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:48pm. Seconded
by Commissioner Teiken. Vote: Ayes 7; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – March 14, 2022
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk