HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/78MINUTES OF
HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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,
and Liska
Members Absent: Commissioners Wendler and Gergen
Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by
Commissioner Legler to approve the Minutes of
the August 28, 1978 Planning Commission meeting.
6 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
Chairman Stoffel opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 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. He went on to explain to the Planning
Commission that the Staff had reviewed new site plans
submitted by Hardee's and also explained comments
the Staff had on the revised drawings. Due to the
number of drainage questions, he suggested that the
Planning Commission request additional revised drawings
addressing the Staff comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
SITE PLAN REVIEW -
HARDEE'S RESTAURANT
1309 VERMILLION ST.
PAUL GRAY CO., INC.
Mr. Jerome Tjx of 1320 Ramsey Street indicated that the
residents in the neighborhood were concerned about possible
increase in a drainage runnoff from the Hardee's site. He
stated that the residents were not against the restaurant but
that they were concerned about the ex[sting drainage problem
and the effect the new development might have upon that
situation.
Commissioner Groth gave the Committee report which
explained that the site plan, as proposed, would drain
approximately half the site to Vermillion St. , and half
to Sibley St. He also indicated that he felt it would be
best to have the Committee, the developer, the Engineer,
and the Planner get together to work out the best possible
solution. Other discussion included comments regarding
the exterior building materials, additional screening from
residential areas, signs, and traffic patterns. After all
people present had an opportunity to be heard on the matter,
Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 8:13 P.M.
Planning Commis sion Minutes -Z- September 11, 1978
(Cont.)
Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by
Commissioner Legler to refer the matter back
to the Committee to d~scuss with Hardee's,
residents, and City Engineer. 6 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
The Planner indicated that he had been in contact
with Commissioner Gergen regarding the matter,
an:] that the general neighborhood consensus was
not opposed to the home occupation permit. However,
he noted that there was concern about the number
of young children in the neighborhood and the
possible danger of increased traffic. Mr. Birkholtz
stated that he did not feel that his business would
increase traffic in the neighborhood, and also that
he himself had small children.
Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by
Commissioner Legler to approve the home occupation
permit. 6 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
Chairman Stoffel indicated that the County had
requested that no discussion regarding the site
plan review take place at this meeting. A full
presentation to be presented at the September
25th Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. N~cholls proposes to construct a two-family
dwelling located adjacent to an existing four-plex,
within a few blocks ofbo[hapa~k and greater density
zoning d~stricts. Chairman Stoffel referred this request
to a comlr~ittee consisting of Cornrnissioners
L~gler, Liska and Gergen and scheduled a Public
Hearing for the September 25, 1978 Planning
Commiss ion meeting.
Chairman Stoffel asked the Planner to refer the
ordinances under review to appropriate com~r*ittees
for the next Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Dick Fuchs, a local architect, gave a presentation
which explained Dr. Humbert's expansion plans. Those
plans consisted of a small dental building with parking
lot in an R-Z zoning district. Chairman Stoffel
referred the matter to the Kramer Committee.
The Planner indicated that the citizen participation
meetings for the Comprehensive Plan update would
be held within the next two weeks. He recommended
that the Planning Commission members attend as many
Public Hearing - Hardee's
(Cont.)
HOME OCCUPATION
PERMIT - PART TIME
INSURANCE AGENCY &
SHAKLEE PRODUC TS
DISTRIBUTOR-1311 W.
17TH ST. - CLIFFORD
BIRKHOLTZ
SITE PLAN REVIEW-
DAKOTA COUNTY
HUMAN SERVICES CENTER
DAK. CO. GOV. CTR.
PROPERTY
SPECIAL USE PERMIT-
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
IN AN R-Z ZONING
DISTRICT - EAST SIDE
OF WALNUT ST. BETWEEI~
12TH & 13THSTREETS
HAROLD NICHOLLS
ORDINANCE REVIEWS &
LAND USE APPLICATION
PROCEDURES REVIEW
SITE PLAN PRESENTATIOI~
BUILDING EXPANSION &
PARKING LOT- 514
VERMILLION ST. - DR.
M. C. HUMBERT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PROGRESS REPORT
Planning Commission M{nutes -3- September 11, 1978
(Cont. }
meetings as possible to have a better feel for what
the people of ~Iastings want in their comprehensive plan.
Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by
Commissioner Leger to adjourn ag 8:38 P.M.
6 Ayes - 0 1Nayes.
Comp. Plan (Cont.)
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