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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/80 MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1980 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Wendler. Members Present: Commissioners Wendler, Kramer, Von Feldt, Reuter, Bultman, Simacek, Kunkel, Freiermuth and Murphy Members Absent: None Moved by Commissioner Freiermuth, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the Minutes of the March 10, 1980 Planning Commission meeting. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. McCabe's request would involve operating a dental lab in the basement of his home, without any customer visits, and no sign proposed. Commissioner Von Feldt asked if there would be any employees, and if there would be any ultrasonic cleaning machines. Mr. McCabe explained that there would be an air compressor, that he felt there should be no interference caused by the machine, and that there would not be any employees. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - DENTAL LAB IN AN R-1 ZONING DISTRICT- 1345 WESTVIEW DRIVE - DANIEL MCCABE Moved by Commissioner Bultman, seconded by Commissioner Simacek to recommend approval of the home occupation permit. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Mr. Weiland is proposing to convert an existing ware- house building at 515 East 3rd St. to a racquetball facility. The Planner explained that it is not uncommon to have "commercial recreational uses" as special uses in industrial zoning districts. Commissioner Bultman commented that neighborhood residents had called her expressing concern over the proposed use. She asked if a beer or liquor license request would be made. Mr. Weiland commented that he did not want to have any alcoholic beverages on the premises. ORDINANCE AMEND- MENT AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT- CONSTRUCTION OF A RACQUETBALL COURT FACILITY IN AN I-2 ZONING DISTRICT - 515 EAST 3RD ST. JAMES WEILAND Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Kunkel to set a Public Hearing for the April 14th, 1980 Planning Commission meeting. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Planning Commission Minutes -2- March 24, 1980 (Continued) Chairman Wendler referred the matter to the Murphy Committee, adding Commissioners Von Feldt and Bultman to serve for this issue. Mr. Pechacek's proposal meets current minimum standards for lot size and setbacks. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Simacek to schedule a required Public Hearing for the April 14th, 1980 Planning Commission meeting. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Wendler referred the matter to the Bultman Committee. The Planner commented that the re was some question regarding the elevation building sites must be at in sub- divisions, and indicated he had requested clarification from other agencies. Planning Commission members questioned various aspects of the flood plain ordinance. The Planner was asked to report back on the situation of existing lots which are difficult or impossible to build on, and meet fill requirements. Moved by Cornrnissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Reuter to table the matter %mtil the April 14th, 1980 Planning Commission meeting. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Committee Chairman presented comments on the respective areas of study. Various aspects of the ordinance were discussed by the Commission members. Chairman Wendler scheduled a meeting of Committee Chairman and other interested members to discuss the ordinance further, the City Planner to arrange the meeting for one evening in the first week of April. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kunkel to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Cornrnissioner Murphy pointed out that it was Commissioner Kramer's final meeting with the Planning Commission, and commented on the valuable service Mr. Kramer had given. Racquetball Court (Continued) SPECIAL USE PERMIT- CONVERT SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING TO A DUPLEX IN AN R~Z ZONING DISTRICT - 1017 BAILLY ST. - WM. PECHACEK COMMITTEE REPORTS ON FLOOD PLAIN OR DINAN CE COMMITTEE REPORTS ON THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE ADJOURNMENT COMMEND COMMISSION- ER KRAMER