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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/78MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMA4ISSION MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1978 7:30 P.M. An informal early meeting was held at 7 P.M. for members of the Wendler Committee to discuss with area residents the aspects of the Hardee's site plan. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. Members Present: Commissioners Stoffel, Murphy, Groth, Kramer, Wendler, Legler, Liksa and new member, Commissioner Latch Members Absent: Commissioner Gergen Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the Minutes of the September 11, 1978 Plam~ing Commission meeting. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Stoffel opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 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. He went on to explain the Staff report which referred to site drainage, fire PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN REVIEW- DAKOTA COUNTY HUMAN SER- VICES CENTER - DAK. CO. GOV. CTR. PROP. N. OF HWY 55 & W. OF hydrant location, the need for more information regarding PLEASANT DRIVE the design of the sanitary sewer lines, the reference to the area wide drainage situation. Mr. Bob Distad of the County Attorney's office and Bob Morgan, the architect for the human services center were present to give a presentation referring to the Staff report. Mr. Morgan explained that the flat spot referred to in the Staff report was designed to keep water from running off rapidly so that there would be time for the soil to absorb water, and that the overall site was designed so that the runnoff would flow to the north and east and be caught in the 4th Street storm sewer system. Mr. Distad also explained that the County would prefer to have a fire hydrant loca ted on the north side of the site when 4th Street is extended behind the Government Center property rather than go to the expense of extending the water line and fire hydrant from the existing Government Center parking lot. Mr. D. W. Hartman, 1347 W. 4th Street, raised an objection to the building and parking lot explaining that he felt the construction and parking lot would cover land presently absorbing runnoff water. Planning Commis s ion Minute s (C0nt,) -2- September 25, 1978 He also mentioned that the Burr Engineering report on the Northwest Ponding Basin and drainage area had indicated that the storm sewer pipe in 4th Street was undersized. He also stated that he felt that since the Council had recently tabled action on a preliminary plat in the same area, he felt the Planning CommissioL should be very concerned about a large development in that area. Chariman Stoffel explained that the Council's action on the preliminary plat had been partly due to the fact that they were waiting to hear information on the Human Services Center. The Planner also indicated that the Barr Engineering report had stated that the storm sewer in 4th Street appeared to be hndersized based on some anticipated future development. The new member of the Planning Commiss ion, Don Latch, asked about the status of 4th Street construction and whether or not 4th Street would be extended. Mr. Patrick Scully, Chairman of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, indicated that the County had planned to ask for the street extension but had missed the deadline for their application. The Planner explained that 4th Street was due to be completed to th6northeast corner of the Government Center property this fall. ThePianner suggested that the Planning Commission action be reported to the Council, and if approval is granted, it be conditioned on the payment of interceptor sewer charges. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 8:3? P.M. Human Services (Cont.) Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to approve the site plan with a new fire hydrant to be located on the north side of the site if 4th Street is extended, that the Planner make a report to the Council on the Planning Commission's findings, and that the approval be subject to the payment of the interceptor sewer charges. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Commissioner Latch did not vote as he had not been formally sworn in as a Planning Commiss ion member. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to recommend that the Council include in the 1979 Capital Improvements Program the extension of 4th St. to the west side of the Government Center property. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Stoffel opened the Public Hearing at 8:39 P.M. The Planner indicated 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 the Staff report items referring to 1979 CAPITAL IMP. PR OGRAM- EX TENSION OF 4TH STREET PUBLIC HEARING- SPECIAL USE PERMIT- TWO-FAMILY DWELLING IN AN R-Z ZONE - EAST SIDE OF WALNUT ST. BETWEEN 12TH & 13TH STS.-HAROLD NICHOLLS Planning Commission Minutes (Cont.) -3- September 25, 1978 setback and parking had been discussed with Mr. Nicholls and that Mr. Nicholls had indicated he would be willing to meet the setback requirements and that Mr. Nicholls was requesting two driveways, each of which would meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance. The Planner also explained that the site location was within two blocks of a park and within three blocks of a higher density zoning district. However, the site is immediately adjacent to an existing four-plex. The Planner explained that in order to be served by utilities, utility lines would have to be run either through public right-of-way or through an easement on private property to 13th Street. Harold Nicholls (Cont.) Commissioner Liska gave a Committee report which expressed concern over the number of children in the area and the affect that increased traffic might have on the safety of those children. Commississioner Legler questioned whether or not the distancecfrom a park and higher density zoning district constituted factors in favor of the application. Commissioner Groth stated that since the In. C. had received a letter signed by many of the area residents in favor of the duplex, and had not received any comments opposed to the duplex, he felt that the Planning Commission should approve the application. After all people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 9:17 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Iiramer, seconded by Commissioner Groth to approve the special use permit for a duplex. 2 Ayes, Legler, Liska-Nay, Murphy, Stoffel and Wendler abstained. The vote being tied with three abstentions, the Planning Commission discussed whether or not to make a subseqoent motion. The Commission members abstaining indicated that they did so because they did not feel they could make a decision until they had formulated a new set of standards governing two- family dwellings as special uses in single-family zoning districts Moved by Cornrnissioner Legler, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to send the matter on to the Council without subsequent action. 7 Ayes - 0NayeS. Plannin§ Commission Minutes (Cont.) -4- September 25, 1978 The Planner explained that the Committee had met with the developers, the City F_mgineer, and the Planner to discuss the site plan. He explained that the latest revision of the site plan involved draining approximately 60% of the site to Vermillion St. with the remainder going to Sibley St. He went on to explain some revisions the Staff felt still had to be made on the site plan. He then indicated that the Department of Transportation had been given an opportunity to review the site plan and had responded with no negative comments. SITE PLAN REVIEW HARDEE'S REST. 1309 VERMILLION ST. PAUL GRAY, CO. Moved by Commi-ssioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the site plan subject to the September ZZnd, 1978 Staff memo and also approve a variance for the driveway entrance width of the northwest driveway. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Due to the Council's action tn expressing its intent to vacate the alley adjacent to Master, Inc., Master, Inc. has purchased the parking lot behind the Gardner House to meet the parking requirements the building addition will make and is now negotiating for purchase of an additional seven feet from the Fairway Foods parking lot property and is requesting a variance from the seven foot setback requirement in order to place the building up to the property line. The Planner indicated that more detail regarding the site plan review should be obtained and also that information regarding utility placement should be received prior to Planning Commission action. Murray Laub, from Master, Inc., asked why the Planning Commission needed more information considering that they had already been aware of the situation. Commissioner Groth stated that he did not feel that the Planning Commission should make any decision on the variance request at this time as he did not feel that there was adequate information. VARIANCE - SIDEYARD SETBACK FOR CONST. OF ADDITION TO BLDG. MASTER, INC. - TYLER ST. BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND STREETS Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to the Wendler Committee. The Tanner's received a special use permit earlier in 1978 to conduct a pre-school kindergarten in St. Phillip's Church. The Tanner's now wish to move this operation to a home at the intersection of 15th St. and Brittany Road. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Legler to refer the matter to a Committee and schedule a Public Hearing for the next Planning Commission. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. SPECIAL USE PERMIT PRE-SCHOOL KINDER- GARTEN IN AN R- 1 ZONE 1501 BRITTANY I~D. MR. k MRS. JAMES TANNER Planning Commission Minutes -5- September 25, 1978 (Cont.) Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to the Legler Committee. James Tanner (Cont.) The Planner recommended that due to the hour and the need for extensive review on the ordinances, he suggested holding a special meeting to review the ordinances under consideration at this time. Chairman Stoffel scheduled a specialmeeting for Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:15 P.M. ORDINANCE REVIEWS Due to the Columbus Day holiday on October 9th and scheduling conflicts on October 10th, Chairman Stoffel scheduled the next Planning Commission for the llth of October at 7:30 P.M. RESCHEDULE 1ST PLANNING COMM. MEETING FOR OCTOBER Moved by Commissioner Legler, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. ADJOURNMENT