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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/26/78MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER Z6, 1978 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. Members Present: Commissioners Stoffel, Murphy, Groth, Kramer, Legler, Liska, Latch, Gergen and Wendler who arrived at 7:34 P.M. Members Absent: None Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Groth to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 1978 Planning Commission meeting. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Stoffel opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 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 since the last Planning Commission meeting, the developers had submitted revised plans addressing the comments indicated in the last Staff report. He also reported that the NRRC had recommended that the park dedication requirement be met by cash payment in lieu of land. PUBLIC HEARING-SPECIAL USE PERMIT/PREM. PLAT - TOWNHOUSES IN AN R-2 ZONING DISTRICT-WEST 5TH ST. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NW PONDING BASIN BETWEEN ASH AND FARM STREETS - AL SIEBEN After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. Cornrnissioner Liska asked if the development contract could contain a clause which addressed the issue of keeping the emergency access to the rear open in the winter months. The Planner explained that either the development contract or home owners documents could contain such a clause. Considerable discussion followed regarding the various alternatives for the emergency access. Cornrnissioner Groth expressed concern about the appropriateness of the section of the zoning ordinance relating to the maximum length of townhouse buildings. Also discussed at length was the issue of cost and needs for improving streets near the proposed development. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the special use permit, the preliminary plat, and variances with the following conditions: Hastings Planning · Commis sion l~[inute s (Continued) -Z- The park dedication requirement shall be met by cash payment in lieu of land. The emergency access drive be constructed with a crushed rock surface instead of the roadway base being covered by sod as indicated on current drawings. 3o The execution of the development contract referenced in the Staff report dated December Z2, 1978. That 5th Street adjacent to the development be improved. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to recommend to the Council that the following street improvements be added to the 1979 Capital Improvements Program. Ash Street between 4th and 5th Streets 5th Street between Ash Street and State Street. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Commissioner Groth to appoint a committee to investigate the viability of Section 10.07, Subdivision 6T (limiting townhouse structures to a maximum length of 160 feet). 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to a Committee consisting of Commissioners Latch, Groth,and Wendler. Commissioner Groth expressed concern for the need for more study into aspects of the proposed plan. He made specific reference to concern of the reasonableness of policy statements regarding development on slopes and the policy limiting "clear cutting of significant stands of native vegetation". Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Legler to refer the matter to a committee for further study. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to a committee consisting of Commissioners Groth, Wendler, and Murphy. December 26, 1978 A1 Sieben Townhouse Development (Continued) MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREAS PLAN Hastings Planning _ Commission Meeting (Continued) -3- December Z6, 1978 The Planner presented a questionaire proposed to be sent to a random sampling of 500 residences with the water billings. Commissioner Liska felt that the definition of "duplexes" should be more explicit. Commissioner Gergen also felt that the issue should be more directly related to possible impact on l~rospective respondents by possibly indicating that a duplex could be constructed adjacent to them. Commissioner Groth also interjected that the questionaire should also state that the Planning Commission's actions could affect people intending to construct duplexes on their property. TWO-FAMILY DWELLING STANDARDS Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Legler to direct the Planner to send out the questionaire with changes in the two areas discussed. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planner explained that the issue currently under consideration was to create a new industrial zoning district in the industrial park area to accomodate impound lots. The Council had asked that the Planning Cornnnission research the matter and make a recommen- dation. He suggested that rather than create a new zoning district, which classification could be petitioned by owners of property in industrial areas for rezoning, :that the Planning Commission consider amending the existing industrial park ordinance to allow such things as automobile impound lots and storage lots for rental transportation vehicles with specific site location criteria. IMPOUND LOTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ORDINANCE AND S TAN DAR DS Commissioner Latch stated that since that approach is really v'e~ry similar to the original recommendation by the Planning Commission, that the Planner report that condition to the Council and ask for their direction. As the Planning Commission appeared to be in agreement on the matter, Chairman Stoffel directed the Planner to report to the Council as Commissioner Latch had suggested. Commissioner Wendler gave a Committee report COMMITTEE REPORT ON regarding the Committee's research into a development EIGHT-PLEX DEVELOP- proposal for an eight-plex that a Mr. Jim O'Connor MENT PROPOSAL had presented to the Planning Commission at their last meeting. Cornrnissioner Wendler referred to concerns about access, alternative access routes, utilities, and sub-surface rock conditions. He explained that he had discussed the matter with the Planner, and that the Planner was attempting to obtain information regarding the status of a pre-existing easement. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to adjourn at 9:11 t~. M. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. ADJOURNMENT