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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/78MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1978 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. Members Present: Commissioners Stoffel, Murphy, Groth, Kramer, Wendler, Legler, Liska and Gergen Members Absent: None Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the Minutes of the August 14, 1978 Planning Commission meeting. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Stoffel opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M. The Planner indicated,that while not required, a Notice of Public Hearing had been published, in the newspaper. The Planner indicated that revised drawings had been received since the last Planning Commission meeting, but that the Staff had not had time to make a complete review. Commissioner Wendler gave the Committee report which expressed concern about the area wide drainage, but indicated that in the Commissioner's point of view, the proposal and construction of 4th Street might even improve the drainage situation. At this point, a resident presented the Planning Commission ~vith a petition signed by a number of home owners in the Whispering Oaks townhouse area that requested that no building be allowed at the proposed site, and that a building moritorium be placed~upon the area west of the Whispering Oaks townhouse area until more drainage control measures are constructed for the area. Mr. D. Sartman of 1347 W. 4th Street told the Commission that he did not agree with the petition and felt that the burden should not be placed on one land owner. He felt that the City and the County were at fault for flooding in the area. The Planner indicated that a moritorium should be only considered when there is substantial evidence of an impending danger from any given situation. There was considerable disoussion about drainage from the existing County Government Center and the proposed new construction at the County site, need for a more detailed comprehensive land use plan for the area, the northwest storm Sewer report, the enforcement of agreements and compliance to approved grading plans, and proposed utilities for the area. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT - SOUTH SIDE OF WEST 4TH STREET BETWEEN WHISPERING LANE AND THE DAKOTA COUNTY GOV. CENTER PROPERTY- LEO AND CLARA SCHUiM-g-- CHER- SCHUlvt/kCHER 1ST ADDITION P lannin g C omrnl s s ion 1v~ixxut e s August '~9,, 197g After all people present were affor deal an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 8:18 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commisskoner Murphy to approve the preliminary plat conditioned upon the following: The preliminary plat be reviewed by the City Engineer prior to Council approval. A variance frorrSection 10.07, Subdivision 6 of the City code which requires that the tract of land for planned unit development contain not less than 5 acres of land. The justification being that the section has not received equal enforcement in the past, and that in this case it would be appropriate to not require the 5 acre minimum. The remainder of Outlot A should be developed in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. A variance from Section 10.07, Subdivision 61'4 which requires apartment garage doors shall not face the street. The justification being that the design of the proposed four-plexes appear to be closer to single family or townhouse development than apartments. A variance from the required 30 foot front setback on Lots 1 and 2 to allow a 25 foot setback. The developer should submit a letter indicating the minimum landscaping to be provided. Six Ayes, Liska, Nay, Stoffel abstained. The developers propes e to remove an existing auto parts and auto repair building and construct a Hardee's restaurant with drive-by window. The Planner indicated items in need of revision on the site plan. One of the Staff's concerns being that the driveways on Sibley St. enter into a residential area. The developers presented some revised drawings which included attention to some of the Staff comments. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to the Wendler Committee and scheduled a Public Hearing for the September 11, 1978 Planning Commission meeting it was felt that due to the potential impact on the adjacent residential neighborhood, it would be appropriate to hold a Public Hearing to hear any neighborhood concerns. SITE PLAN REVIEW HARDEE'S RESTAURANT 1309 VERMILLION ST. PAUL GRAY CO., INC. Planning Commission Minutes (Con .) -3- AugustZS, 1978 Mr. Birkholtz proposes to maintain an office for keeping records and storing products. He has indicated very few cars would be parked at his home in conjunction with his proposed business and the area to be used would be well within the maximum allowed by the ordinance. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to a Committee consisting of Commissioners Gergen and Legler. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT- PART TIME INSURA~NCE AGENCY & SHAKLEE PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTOR- 1311 W. 17TH ST. -CLIFFORD BIRKHOLTZ Commissioner Wendler gave the Committee report indicating that the Committee felt the Breyer's should have the use of their property since they were paying taxes and assessments. However, the Committee was also concerned about the access for adjacent re side nts. ROADWAY VACATION- EAST 4TH STREET BETWEEN LOCUST & LAKE STREETS Moved b~ Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Murphy that the City consider the purchase and development of the roadway to include it in the 4th Street right-of-way. If that is not feasible, then the recommendation is to vacate the roadway. 7 Ayes - Legler, Nay. The Planner indicated that no additional information or progress regarding the issues involved in the vacation had been received. Commissioner Wendler gave the Committee report which indicated that the Committee felt that the alley as existing is an eye sore and a mess, that if Master could construct an attractive building, it could he lp eliminate the existing condition, but reserved any recommendation until the Planning Commission heard from the downtown businessmen and Master, Inc. ALLEY VACATION- BETWEEN EAST 1ST AND EAST ZND STREET & TYLER ST. & THE R.R. TRACKS - MASTER, INC. Mr. Murray Laub of Master, Inc. explained that his company had not eXperienced water problems until the construction of the parking lot. He stated that he felt the parking lot caused water to run off into Masters building. He also indicated that with the construction of the parking lot, Local Oil did not need the alley for access. In regards to the building expansion, Mr. Laub indicated that plans had been presented to the HRA and that no zoning requirements had been ment~-oned at that time. lOlannin§ Commission Minutes (Cont.) -4- August 28, 1978 Mr. Gayle Erickson from the Downtown Businessmen Assoc. indmated that his association was oppos ed to the alley vacation and that the building addition would increase the number of employees and worsen an existing parking problem in the downtown area. He also stated that there had been water problems at that site prior to the construction of the parking lot. M r. Laub responded that if additional parking would be required, he would make an attempt at locating some parking stalls. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to approve the alley vacation up to the east end of the existing Master, Inc. building and subject to the approval of Hastings HRA. The Planning Cornrnission members wanted to assure that the intent of the motion was not in any way to grant prior approval to variances from the zoning ordinance, as the Planning Commission had not reviewed a site plan. 7 Ayes - Groth, Nay. An architect representing Dakota County gave a presentation explaining the proposed County Human Services building. Members of the Planning Commission expressed concern of the amount of storm water run- off of this development would create. Chairman SITE PLAN PRESENTA- TION - DAKOTA CO. HUMAN SERVICES CTR. DAK. CO. GOV. CTR. PROPERTY Stoffel referred the matter to the Kramer Committee and asked the Planner to meet with representatives from the County regarding the total drainage situation of the County property, and to schedule a Public Hearing for citizen input on the site plan for the September Z5th Planning Commission meeting. Due to the late time, the ordinances and land use applications procedures review was tabled until the next meeting. TABLE ORDINANCE REVIEW & LAND USE APPLICATION PROCED- URES Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to adjourn at ll:23 P. M. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. AD JOURNMEN T