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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/80MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1980 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Wendler. Members Present: Commissioners Wendler, Von Feldt, Reuter, Bultman, Kunkel, Freiermuth and Murphy Member Absent: Commissioner Simacek Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Freiermuth to approve the Minutes of the March 24, 1980 Planning Commission meeting. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Wendler opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 P. M. PUBLIC HEARING - The Planner indicated that on file were the Notice of SPECIAL USE PERMIT- Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication, and Certificate CONVERT SINGLE- of Mailing. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. FAMILY DWELLING TO The Planner went on to say that Mr. Pechacek had with- drawn the special use permit request, and that no action was necessary. A gentleman in the audience indicated that he was prepared to pre sent the Planning Commission with a petition of property owners opposed to the request. Chairman Wendler closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 P.M. No action was taken. A DUPLEX - R-Z ZONE- 1017 BAILLYST. - Wl%i PECHACEK Chairman Wendler opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 P.M. PUBLIC HEARLNG - The Planner stated that on file were the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication, and Certificate of Mailing. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. The Planner went on to explain that additional site infor- mation had been provided, which indicated that additional parking stalls would be required, and that other aspects of the site plan needed to be revised. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT & SPECIAL USE PERMIT- CONSTRUCTION OF A RACQUETBALL COURT FACILITY -I-2 ZONE- 515 EAST 3RD ST. - JAMES WEILAND Mr. Peter Mitzuk, an area resident, stated that he felt the proposed development would be an improvement and an asset to the area. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Wendler closed the Public Hearing at 7:37 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Bultman, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the ordinance amendment adding commercial recreational uses as a special use in the I-Z zoning district. Planning Commission Minutes -2- April 14, 1980 (Continued) The action on Mr. Weiland's special use permit to be delayed until the next meeting, in order to evaluate necessary site plan revisions. This action could still be coordinated with the Council's final reading of the ordinance amendment. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Presentation - Mr. Douglas Differt and Mr. Wayne Murphy from Mn Dot, explained that the proposal was to convert the existing building for garage purposes, and the development of parking areas near the structure. Chairman Wendler asked if there would be any outside storage of machinery and materials, such as salt, sand, etc. Mr. Murphy replied that there may be some outside storage of equipment on an infrequent basis, and that there would most likely be some storage of sand and salt. There were also questions about 21st St., the number of employees, and the time frame. The replies were that there would be from Z0 to g2 employees, that there had not been any thought given to improving or opening 21st St., and that it would be the end of the summer before structural alterations would be completed, but that it would be two years before all ten trucks would be located at this facility. Chairman Wendler referred the matter to the Murphy Committe e, with Commis s ione rs F re ie rmuth &Kunke 1 to be added. The Planner explained that the request would allow the chimney to be four feet from the property line. Seven feet is required. He also commented that an adjacent neighbor had contacted him with concerns about the location of the property line, and the potentials for the chirrmey to blow smoke into adjacent second floor windows. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kunkel to approve the variance request on the condition that Mr. Endres confer with the Building Inspector to insure that the chimney would not be an annoyance to the adjacent home. 5 Aye s - Bultman, Nay, Von Feldt abstained. Mr. Bill Erickson from the Methodist Church explained the church's plans to the Planning Commission for an addition to the existing church and improvements of the parking area. The matter to come back before the Planning Commission with further information. Ordinance Amendment & Special Use - James Weiland (Cont.) MN DOT PROPOSAL TO CONVERT THE FORMER LAUNDRY BUILDING ON THE VETERAN'S HOME PROPERTY TO USE AS A TRUCK STORAGE & MAINTENANCE FACILITY VARIANCE REQUEST - SIDEYARD SETBACK TO ALLOW CHIMNEY- 647 WEST 6TH ST. - HENRY ENDRES DEVELOPMENT PRESEN- TATION - METHODIST CHURCH ADDITION - 615 WEST 15TH ST. The Planner gave a brief summary of current activity INFORMATIONAL ITEMS regarding an environmental assessment for the proposed Planning Commission Minutes (Continued) -3- April 14, 1980 Rivers Edge developmeng, status of the amendments to the flood plain ordinance, and critical area review requirements. Info Items (Cont.) Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kunkel to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. ADJOURNMENT