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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/79MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1979 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Latch. Members Present: Commissioners Latch, Gergen, Bultman, Hughes, Kramer, Freiermuth, Murphy and Wendler who arrived at 7:32 P.M. Members Absent: None Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to approve the Minutes of the November Z6, 1979 Planning Commission meeting. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Latch read a letter from Eleanor Liska indicating that she was resigning from the Commission effective December 4, 1979. RESIGNATION OF ELEANOR LISKA Commissioner Hughes, a member of the committee assigned to research the Daniels's request indicated that he had reviewed the site, and recommended that approval of this request would be compatible with past similar actions. Moved by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve Mrs. Daniels request for a home occupation permit. 8 Ayes - 0 Naye s. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - FAMILY DAY CARE IN AN R-g ZONING DISTRICT - 1977 OAK ST.- MRS. PAT DANIELS Commissioner Kramer gave the committee report, indicating that this request was also similar to others which have been approved, and recommended approval without requiring a fence for the property. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the home occupation permit request from Mrs. Erdman. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - FAMILY DAY CARE IN AN R-Z ZONING DISTRICT - 520 E. 7TH ST. - MRS. MARGARET ERDMAN Mr. Chapman is requesting a home occupation permit to operate a photography studio on an appointment basis. This request meets the zoning requirements. Chairman Latch suggested referring the matter to a committee to evaluate off-street parking and other impacts. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - 1601RAMSEY ST. - J. WARREN CHAP- MAN Planning Commission Minutes (Continued) -Z- Commissioner Kramer indicated that he did not feel that a committee was necessary, and that the request could be approved. The Planning Commission then discussed whether or not to ask that no sign be included. Moved by Commissioner Bultman, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to approve the home occupation permit without any limitations on an advert[sing sign other than imposed by the zoning ordinance. 8 Ayes - 0 Naye s. The preliminary plat to this final plat was entitled "Whispering Oaks 3rd Addition Phase II". The Planner explained that his report recommended approval of the final plat with three conditions. He went on to state that the first condition noted in the Staff report had to do with the smaller lot sizes sho~vn on the final plat compared to the lot sizes indicated on the preliminary plat. He explained that after writing the memo, he had looked more closely at the restrictive covenants for the development and consulted with the City Attorney, and come to the conclusion that the City would not need to include that condition on the approval. Commissioner V~ndler asked about the drainage situation in the development. The Planner gave a summary of the status of various drainage issues associated with the townhouse development. He indicated that approval of this final plat did not constitute City acknowledgement of completion of the development. Moved by Commissione r Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the final plat with the following conditions: That the total plat area and lot areas shall be provided on the City's copy of the final plat. The payment of the interceptor sewer fees shall ba made prior to the filing of the plat. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planner explained that after again contacting the City Att orne y and individuals involved in the issuance of performance bonds, it was still not clear as to whether a performance bond would be practical in the case of the Bohlken's.parking area. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Bultman to grant an additional time December ~, 1979 Home Occupation Permit- J. Warren Chapman (Cont.) FINAL PLAT - WHISPER- ING OAKS 4TH ADDN.- 4TH ST. AND WHISPER- ING LANE - WHISPERING OAKS PARTNERSHIP TIME EXTENSION - PAVING OF PARKING LOT- BOHLKEN DRAPERIES Planning Commis sion Minute s (Continued) -3- extension to August 31, 1980 for the deadline for the paving of the Bohlken Draper[es parking lot, and that the Bohlken's acknowledge that time extension by written statement. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to schedule the next Planning Commission meeting for December Z6, 1979, the City Planner to contact all Planning Commission members during the week prior to the meeting to make a final decision as to whether to hold the meeting. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Freiermuth to adjourn at 8:11 P.M. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. December ~, 1979 Bohlken Draperies (Cont.) RESCHEDULING OF NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT