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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/79MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 14, 1979 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Latch. Members Present: Commissioners Latch, Gergen, Liska, Bultman, Hughes, Wendler, Kramer, Groth, and Murphy Members Absent: None Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Hughes to approve the Minutes of the April 23, 1979 Planning Commission meeting. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUT ES Chairman Latch opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 P. M. The Planner reported that on file were the Notice of Public Hearing, the Affidavit of Publication, and the Certificate of Mailing. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. The Planner went on to explain that although the County limits the number of children under Mrs. Krizan's license to five (5), there could be more if taken at different times of the day. He suggested that it might be appropriate for the City to place a limit on the number of children under Mrs. Krizan's care. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT- DAY CARE CENTER IN AN R-1 ZONING DISTRICT- MARY KRIZAN Commissioner Kramer gave the Committee report which recommended approval of the special use permit. Commissioner Gergen referred to a similar request for a special use permit for a pre-school nursery that had been requested by Mr. & Mrs. Jame~s Tanner on West 17th St. within the last two years that had been denied. Commissioner Gergen felt that it would be contradictory to approve this application after having denied the Tanner's. Commissioner Groth stated that he felt that they were different applications and should be viewed as such. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter~ Chairm~n Latch closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Hughes to approve the special use permit. 7 Ayes - Gergen and Liska, Nay. Planning Commission Minutes -2- May 14, 1979 '(Continued) Chairman Latch opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 P.M. The Planner noted that the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication, and Certificate of Mailing were on file. Thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. The Planner went on to report that, while not unanimous, the iNatural Resources and Recreation Commission had recommended that cash in lieu of land be accepted for the park dedication requirements. The Planner also explained that while this request could be justified ,' due to the compatibility this would have with zoning classifications adjacent to and across the street from the property, that an action to approve the rezoning and preliminary plat should not be mistakenly interpreted to mean that the City would promote small-scaled, specialized rezonings. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT & REZONING - SOUTH SIDE OF WEST 23RD ST. - WILLARD BAUER Commissioner Wendler indicated that he felt that this would just be an extension of the surrounding zoning classifications (R-l). Chairman Latch asked if any member of the audience ha~l anything to say regarding this proposal. Mr. Sheldon Fox, representing the First Baptist Church, which owns property across the street from the site, stated that the church was in favor of the proposed action. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Latch closed the Public Hearing at 8:12 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the preliminary plat and rezoning from R-3 to R-1 of the Bauer View Plat with the park dedication requirement to be in the form of cash in lieu of land. The rezoning request is viewed as being compatible with the surrounding zoning classifications. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Commissioner Liska gave the Committee report and indicated that the Committee would prefer to see the operation located in the elderly hi-rise adjacent to the site requested for the home occupation permit. She stated that she felt that that possibility should be explored further before acting on the home occupation request. Mrs. Loeschwas asked which location she preferred. She responded that she would prefer to be located in Oak Ridge Manor. The Planner asserted that if the home occupation permit were approved, that there should be provision_ for additional off-street parking. Commissioner Groth stated that the Planning Commission should act on the request as presented, and not deal with a side issue. HOIViEOCCUPATION PERMIT-BEAUTYSHOP- 1101 HILLSIDE ST. - DOROTHY LOESCH Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Groth to approve the home occupation request without requiring additional parking space. 9 Ayes - 0 INayes. Planning Commis sion Minutes _ 3_ May 14, 1979 · (Continued) The Planner explained that under his interpretation, the sign would be considered to be billboard and would not he allowed to be any higher than the highest outside wall of the building. He recommended denial. Commissioner Wendler, the Committee Chairman, indicated he did not feel the request met the just'rfination for a variance. VARIANCE - SIGN HEIGHT - 3RD &VERM. STS. - STAR REALTY Commissioner Groth stated that he did feel that it was not a fair interpretation of the ordinance to consider the sign a billboard, and that it should be considered a sign only. Commissioner Kramer indicated that he tended to agree. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Bultman to table the request until all members of the Plarming Commission have had a chance to review the most recent amendment to the billboard ordinance, and until the Planning Commission receives a written opinion from the City Attorney. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planner explained that Mr. Rohr had requested that the issue be tabled until he could have a grading plan reviewed for a lot he had under consideration. MOVING A ttJILDING PERMIT - GEROLD ROHR Moved by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to table this item for additional information. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Mrs. Hamilton is applying for a home occupation permit for a day care center in her home. She currently has three children of her own under pre- school age, which would limit the number of children she could care for under her county license. The Hamilton's also have a fence around their back yard and live on a collector street. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT- DAY CARE CENTER IN AN R-2 ZONING DISTRICT -2117 PINE ST.- JOYCE HAMIL T ON Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Bultt~nan to approve the home occupation permit. 7 Ayes - Liska, Nay, Ge rgen abs tained. The Planner presented a statement he had prepared which had been approved by the Council for submission to a Public Hearing at the Metropolitan Council Chambe rs on the subject of whether or not to continue the designation of the Mississippi River Corridor as a critical area. No action was taken. HASTINGS STATEMENT REGARDING CONTINUED DESIGNATION OF MISSISSI- PPI RIVER CORRIDOR AS g CRITICAL AREA '- l°lanning Commission Minutes -4- May 14, 1979 Commissioner Latch appointed Commissioners Wendler, Liska, and Kramer to be those members receiving information from the MLnnesota Planning Ass oc~ation. MINNESOTA PLANNING ASSOCIATION MEMBER- SHIP Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Hughes to reschedule the next meeting for Tuesday, May 29, 1979 due to the Memorial Day holiday. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. MEETING DATE CHANGE Moved by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to adjourn at 9:18 P. M. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. ADJOURNMENT