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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/78HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1978 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. Members Present: Commissioners Stoffel, Murphy, Kramer, Wendler, Legler, Liska, Latch, Gergen, and Groth who arrived at 8:55 P.M. Members Absent: None Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Legler to approve the Minutes of the October 11, 1978 Planning Commission meeting. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Planner explained that based on the gross floor area indicated on the site plan, a variance in addition to the ones previously granted would be required for the number of parking stalls. He also stated that the exterior wall finishes and storage areas for garbage were not indicated on the drawings. SITE PLAN REVIEW - BUILDING EXPANSION & PARKING LOT - 106 W. 6TH STREET - DR. M.C. HUMBERT Mr. Dick Fuchs, the architect, explained that the owner was planning on using a brick exterior with the final design not yet determined. He also explained that all garbage was intended to be stored within the building. He then submitted to the Planning Commission copies of the floor plan which indicated that the proposed number of parking stalls would meet the zoning ordinance requirements based on public floor area. Commissioner Kramer questioned the need for two handicapped parking stalls. Mr. Fuchs explained that while not necessary, the second handicap stall had been included. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the site plan with the following conditions: Only one handicap parking stall be included. The Planning Cornmission shall review the exterior building materials before a building permit is issued. All garbage shall be stored within the structure. 8 Ayes, 0 Nayes. Planning Commission Minutes -2- October 23, 1978 (Continued) Mr. LaValla is requesting a home occupation permit to repair guns at his home which is owned by Walter LaYalla. Mr. LaValla is required to secure a federal fire arms license in order to conduct this operation, and Mr. LaValla has indicated that there will be no Sale of fire arms and customer visits would be by appointment only. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - GUN REPAIR - 1950 WALNUT ST. - KEITH LAVALLA Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the home occupation permit subject to the City receiving a copy of Mr. LaValla's license and that there be no sale of fire arms from his home. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planner made a proposal of continuing to study the whole issue of two-family dweliings in single family zoning districts as part of the comprehensive planning process. He suggested part of this study should include questionaires and contacts with people having experience with existing duplexes. This would include owners, renter~, neighbors, and contractors. He also proposed a set of interim standards to be used until the study is completed. ORDINANCE REVIEW- STANDARDS FOR TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS AS SPECIAL USE PERMITS IN R - 1 & R - 2 ZONING DIS TRIC TS The Planning Commission discussed the various points proposed by the Planner. Chairman Stoffel suggested adding a requirement that the survey be part of the app [ication requirements. Moved by Commissioner Liska, seconded by Commissioner Legler to refer the Planner's recommendation to a conmmittee for a report at the next meeting. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Stof£el appointed Commissioners Liska, Wendler and Gergen as the committee for review. The Planner explained that the Council had approved the PROPOSED IMPOUND LOT sale of a triangular piece of property adjacent to the IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK water tower in the industrial park for USe as an automobile impound lot. He went on to explain that a close review of the zoning ordinance had revealed that such a Use could not be interpreted to be permitted in the existing ordinance regarding the industrial park. The request was for the Planning Commission to recornrnend on whether or not this use should be permitted in the industrial park, and if so, review and recommend on site plan characteristics. Mr. Jerry Grotjohn explained that the Site would be screened by the use of an enclosed fence and plantings and that the property would not be used for the sale of junked automobiles for parts, but for impound Uses only. Planning Commission Minutes (Continued) -3- Several Planning Commission members expressed concern about the impact this use could have on the appearance of the industrial park. It was suggested that another location within the park might be more appropriate. IVlr. Grotjohn indicated that due to concern over vandalism and theft, this location was more appealing. Commissioner Latch stated that he felt the use could be acceptable if well designed and properly controlled. Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to recommend that the zoning ordinance be amended to permit impound lots in the I-1 zoning district subject to the drafting of the amendment by the City Attorney to include requirements for screening, maintenance, and other appropriate requirements to assure that the use be limited to impounding and not salvage or sale of autos, parts, or accessories. This draft is to be reviewed by the Planning Conmmission. The motion ',vas not intended to give approval of the site plan proposed by Mr. Grotjohn. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planning Commission had received a draft critical areas plan. Mr. Ed Elliott from Loucks and Associates, gave a slide presentation and summary of the major issues addressed in the critical areas plan. The Planner also explained some of the possible ordinance amendments for implementation of the critical areas plan. This report was to apprise the Planning Commission of the progress to date, and to begin refining of the draft. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Legler to adjourn at 9:37 P.M. 9 Ayes - 0 l',Iayes. October ZS, 1978 Impound Lot (Cont.) CRITICAL AREAS PLANNING PROGRESS RJ~PORT ADJOURNMENT