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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/79MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COM1VIISSION MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1979 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Acting Chairman Liska. Members Present: Commissioners Liska, Bultman, Wendler, Kramer, F re ie rmuth and Murphy Members Absent: Commissioners Gergen, Hughes, and Latch Moved by Commissione r Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the Minutes of the October 22, 1979 Planning Commission meeting. 6 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Acting Chairman Liska opened the lZ~ blic Hearing at 7:33 P.M. The Planner indicated that on file were the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication,and the Certificate of Mailing. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. The Planner went on to indicate that revised drawings had been received showing elevations to mean sea level and showing the proposed exterior building materials. The Planner explained that provisions had still not been provided showing the dimensions and type of material proposed for the driveway and parking lot, and the curb at the property line was still not provided. He also stated that any approval should be conditioned upon requiring the proposed concrete block on one side of the building to be painted. PUBLIC HEARIlX~ G- SPECIAL USE PERMIT- TIRE SERVICE OPERATION IN A C-3 ZONING DISTRICT - EAST SIDE OF VERM. ST. AND NORTH OF llTH ST.-BAHLS MTRS. Commissioner Kramer gave the Committee report, indicating that the Committee generally felt that the proposal would be an improvement for the area, and recommended approval. A nearby resident commented that the existing condition of the property resulted in traffic conflicts on llth St. with cars backing out into the street, and also traffic movement difficulties and blind spots resulting fromthe parking of equip- ment on the corner of 10th and Sibley Streets. Con~Jmissioner Wendler commented that the existing driveway entrance onto Vermillion St. is wider than what would be allowed by the zoning ordinance. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Acting Chairman Liska closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. Planning Commission Minutes -2- November 13, 1979 (Continued) lV~oved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the special use permit with the following conditions: That the site plan drawing be revised to show the driveway and parking lot construct[on details (dimensions, type of material, etc. ). That the developer provide assurances that the required curbing be installed along the property line where required when the configuration of the street and sidewalk is known for Hwy 61. That the wall proposed to be constructed of concrete block be painted within one year Of completion of the structure. Acting Chairman Liska opened the Publ[c Hearing at 7:48 P.M. The Planner noted that on file were the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication, and the Certificate of Mailing. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. The Planner suggested that if the Planning Commission approved the request, it would be appropriate to require an additional parking stall. Mr. Floyd Dewey, a nearby resident, asked several questions about permitted uses in an R-Z zoning district. The Planner responded to his questions. Commissioner Wendler noted that the driveway entrance width shown on the site plan was wider than allowed by the ordinance. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Acting Chairman Liska closed the Public Hearing at 8:02 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Bultman to approve the special use permit request with the condition that an additional parking stall be provided. 6 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Dr. Dayton's request is to move his small animal clinic from the East Znd St. location to the former site of Schumacher-Keller Realtors located at 1545 Verm. St. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to schedule a Public Hearing for the November 26, 1979 Planning Commission meeting. 6 Ayes-0 Nayes. Acting Chairman Liska referred the matter to the Wendler Committee. Public Hearing - Spec [al Use- Bahls Mfrs. (Continued) PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - WEST SIDE OF EDDY ST. BETWEEN 19TH & 21ST STREETS - PAUL MURPHY SPECIAL USE PERMIT- SlVLALL ANIMAL CLINIC- EAST SIDE OF VERM. ST. & NORTH OF E. 16TH ST.- DR. RAYMOND DAYTON Planning Commission Minutes -3- November 13, 1979 (Continued) The Bohlken's are requesting an additional time extension from when they would be required to have their parking lot hard surfaced. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Freiermuth to table the matter and request a report from the City Attorney as to the best method the Planning Commission could use to better assure that all improvements shown on an approved site plan would be constructed. 6 Ayes - 0 Naye s. The Planner requested that all Planning Commission members whose terms are expiring contact him and indicate whether they would like to seek another term. Mr. Ed Elliott, of Loucks and Associates, the consulting firm doing the work on Hastings Comprehensive Plan update, was on hand to summarize the contents of the Comprehensive Plan update. Several issues were discussed. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Bultman to schedule a Public Hearing for 7:30 P.M. on December 5, 1979 for the purpose of receiving comments on the final draft of Hastings Comprehensive Plan update. 6 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Moved b>r Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to adjourn at 9:32 P.M. 6 Ayes - 0 Nayes. TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR HARD SURFACED PARKING LOT- 105 WEST Z3RD ST. - BOHLKEN DRAPERIES EXPIRATION OF TERMS FOR PLANNING COMM. MEMBERS REVIEW OF FINAL DRAFT OF HASTINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ADJOURNMENT