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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 - MinutesHastings Planning Commission June 13, 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, June 13, 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 John Hinzman 2. Approval of Minutes – April 11, 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. Terry Heselton – Variance #2022-40 – Accessory Building – 707 1st Street E Director Hinzman provided a summary of the variance request for the maximum size of accessory structures within the R-2 district. Hinzman shared that the Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval of the ability to construct another building on the site. Chair Messina asked if the commissioners had any comments or questions. Commissioner Teiken clarified there are two structures to the north that will be removed and asked if staff had any concerns for the timeframe of removal of those structures upon pulling the permit for this property. Commissioner Matzke asked what the difference is between this request and previous requests. Commissioner Teiken made the motion to approve consistent with the Staff recommendation, seconded by Commissioner Romens. Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Matzke, Romens, Halberg, Peters, Teiken, and LeBrun. Nays: None 4. Argonaut Minnesota Ventures – Site Plan #2022-39 – KFC 1726 Vermillion St. Director Hinzman provided a summary of the site plan for the proposed KFC Restaurant. The property is guided commercial and is zoned C-3 Community Regional Commerce. Hinzman shared that access points are acceptable and the City does not have prescribed setbacks in Commercial district. Setbacks are determined on a site plan basis. Hinzman shared the comments and concerns the City received. Chair Messina asked if the Commissioners had any comments or questions. Messina invited Marci Jorgenson and Tim Bader, 122 18th Street West, to share their comments and concerns. Ms. Jorgenson asked where the process for this plan is at and if this property is troublesome. Chair Messina shared the steps to the process of approval. Ms. Jorgenson asked if 18th Street would be widened for emergency services to connect with Pine Street. Hinzman shared his knowledge of the background of MnDOT’s improvements in the area and how they track accidents and intersection improvements. Ms. Jorgenson shared her concern on successful operation of businesses at this site and asked if any other items had been proposed previously. Mr. Bader shared his concerns regarding the barriers between the properties and traffic control at the drive thru exit. Mr. Bader shared his concern of the smell the restaurant will create. Ms. Jorgenson shared her concerns of safety and home values. Messina expressed his appreciation for their attendance and comments. Hinzman provided a timeline for next steps of the site plan. Messina asked is the Commissioners had any comments or concerns. Commissioner Peters asked if the fence proposed will reach down to the ground or if there would be a gap where trash could get through and asked if there will be outdoor seating proposed. Hinzman shared he thinks the proposed fence would reach down to the ground and that he is not aware of any outdoor seating. Hinzman invited attendees on Zoom to participate if they wish. Messina asked about lighting requirements and hours of operation. Hinzman provided clarification. Hinzman invited Mr. Latte berry of KFC into the meeting but was having technical difficulties. Hinzman invited Michael Takacs of Bohler Engineering who represented KFC into the meeting. Mr. Takacs shared their goals to be good neighbors and bring success to the City. Mr. Takacs shared they will ensure the drive thru volume is considered and shared details of the new equipment that will be at this store. Messina asked if KFC’s have intentional venting. Mr. Latteberry joined the meeting to share the specifics of their air venting systems and clarified that there is no outside seating. Commissioner Romens asked if the fence will be solid construction in regards to lights and sounds. Mr. Takacs shared the fence would be solid and the goal is to provide separation of the areas and additional sound. Mr. Takacs ensured trees would be preserved and will remain in the area. Commissioner Matzke asked where the fence will sit and if there will be an agreement with the property owner for care of the trees. Mr. Bader stated that all trees except for one large tree is on the KFC property. Mr. Takacs shared the surveyor took this information from the truck location, and stated their goal is to preserve the trees in the area. Mr. Takacs shared that if a tree is on the KFC property that needs care they will be responsible, as well as trees on the property owner is their responsibility to care for. Commissioner LeBrun asked how the Vermillion Corridor Plan relates to this proposal. Hinzman shared the relation of the Vermillion Corridor Plan and this site plan. Commissioner LeBrun shared his concerns of this use of the property relating to the future plans of the corridor. Commissioner Teiken shared his concern of lighting requirements for the property. Hinzman clarified what kind of lighting would be allowed. Teiken asked about stormwater requirement and why there does not need to be any alterations and if we have ordinances about shielding roof equipment. Hinzman responded with the policy currently in place. Commissioner Teiken sympathized with the neighborhood property owners. Commissioner Romens asked where snow removal will be going. Takacs explained their plans for snow removal allocation. Commissioner LeBrun shared his concerns for current sidewalk conditions. Commissioner Halberg made the motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Matzke. Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Matzke, Romens, Halberg, Peters, Teiken. Nays: LeBrun 5. TC Land – Final Plat #2022-33 – Heritage Ridge 4th Addition. Director Hinzman provided an overview of the final plat #2022-33 – Heritage Ridge 4th Addition. Hinzman shared the differences of a preliminary plat versus a final plat. Hinzman shared the final plat meets requirements and the access point addition. Commissioner Matzke asked if the geological issues had been resolved or if there will be continued blasting. Hinzman clarified the requirements for prohibition of blasting. Commissioner Teiken made the motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Halberg. Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Matzke, Romens, Halberg, Peters, Teiken, and LeBrun. Nays: None. 6. Other Business – Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council actions. 7. Adjourn Commissioner Teiken motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM. Seconded by Commissioner LeBrun. Vote: Ayes 7; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented. Next Meeting – June 27, 2022 Respectively submitted: Emily King Deputy City Clerk