HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/26/79 MINUTES OF
HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Z6, 1979
7:30 P. M.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Latch.
Members Present:
Commissioners Latch, Bultman, Hughes, Kramer,
Freiermuth, Murphy, Gergen who arrived at 7:33
P.M. and Wendler who arrived at 7:35 P.M.
Members Absent: None
Moved by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by
Commissioner Murphy to approve the Minutes of
the December 10, 1979 Planning Commission meeting.
6 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Planner explained that the main purpose of the FINAL DRAFT - HASTINGS
meeting was to act on the final draft of the Comprehensive COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Plan update before the members with expiring terms UPDATE
left the Commission. Commissioner Kramer indicated
that he was uncomfortable with the land use map showing the
area south of Highway 55 and west of Pleasant Drive as
mid-density residential rather than future commercial.
He indicated he would prefer to show the area as a holding
zone or agricultural zone until more was known about the
commercial development potential for the area. Commissioner
Hughes also indicated that it would be unfair to a property
owner that would develop an area for mid-density residential,
and then have commercial encroachment occur. The Planner
explained that while a holding zone would be acceptable for
the zoning ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan would have to
make a land use projection for the area. He also explained
that if the land use map projected a definite commercial area,
the possibility of having that revert to residential was remote.
Commissioner Wendler also expressed concern about cutting
off the possibility of future commercial development in that
area.
Moved by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by
Commissioner Bultman to approve the final draft of
the Comprehensive Plan update with the recommendation
that the text of the commercial development section of the
plan be revised to include a statement that would allow
additional commercial development in the Highway 55 and
Pleasant Drive area under certain circumstances. The
Planner is to p re sent the Planning Commis s ion at the ir
next meeting with the wording of the revision. 8 Ayes -
0 Nayes.
Planning Commission M[nu%es -%- December Z6, 1979
( Gont inu¢ d )
The Planner indicated that since Mr. Latch would no
longer be with the Planning Commission, it might be
advisable to appoint a new Chairman.
Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by
Commissioner Bultman to appoint an acting, or
temporary Chairman to serve until the new Planning
Commission is established, and can vote on a full time
Chairman. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
Commissioner Kramer nominated Commissioner
Wendler for the temporary Chairman position.
Commi s s ioner Wendle r nominate d Commis s ioner
Kramer for the temporary Chairman position.
Chairman Latch closed the nominations.
A ballot vote was taken, Commissioner I~ramer
receiving three (3)votes, Commissioner Wendler
receiving five (5). Commissioner Wendler was
voted as temporary Chairman.
Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by
Commissioner Hughes to adjourn at 8:28 P.M.
8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
ELECTION OF cHAIRMAN
NOMINATIONS
ADJOURNMENT