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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/78MINUTES OF HAS TINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEE TIN G MONDAY, JUNE Z6, 1978 7:30 P.M. The Planning Commission held an early meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Council Chambers to discuss ordinance amendmentS. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M' by Chairman Stoffel. Members present: Commissioners Stoffel, Murphy, Groth, Kramer, Legler, Liska, Terrell and Gergen Members Absent: Commissioner Wendler The Planner indicated that on page 3 of the Jm~e 1Zth, 1978 Planning Commission minutes, the motion approving the site plan review of Gordy's Glass did not include the approval of the variance for the driveway entrance width, and should read "Moved by Commissioner Gergen, seconded by Commissioner Terrell to approve the site plan for the variance for the maximum width of the driveway entrance, and subject to the Staff recommendation with the exception of No. 4. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes". APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Leger, seconded by Corrmaissioner Murphy to approve the minutes of the June 1Zth, 1978 meeting as amended. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Stoffel opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M. The Planner indicated that in the files were the Notice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing, thus the Public Hearing was properly called. Mr. Gerald Stevens, a resident in the area of the proposed duplex presented the Planning CorrnT~ission with a petition signed by a number of the local neighbors stating their opposition to the proposed duplex. Mr. Stevens went on to question the lot size, building size, and parking requirements. He also asked for an explanation of the process whereby a duplex would be permitted in that location. The Planner indicated the required and proposed lot size and parking requirements. He also explained the special use permit procedure. Sharon ffacobson stated that she felt that the duplex would create increased traffic which would be dangerous for children in the neighborhood. She also stated that the residents in the neighborhood were opposed to any duplex, and that if anything were to be built on the lot, it should be a single family dwelling. David Langenfeld, the ~eveloper, indicated that given the lot size, the size and design of the single family dwelling that would have to be put on that lot to make the lot pay PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT- DUPLEX IN AN R-2 Z ONIN G DIS TRIC T - FRANK M. LANGENFELD 991 & 993 Br. 7THST. Planning Commission Minutes (Confined) June g6, 1978 would not fit into the design of homes in the area. Mr. Stevens -indicated that he felt that the other homes in the area are new enough to fit in to any new single family home Mr. Langenfeld would build. Mr. Stevens stated that he felt there were already too many duplexes in the area. Duplex in an R-2 Zoning District (Cont.) Frank M. Langenfeld Commissioner Gergen stated that he felt the Planning Commission had received enough indication from the neighborhood that they do not want a duplex. Commissioner Groth suggested that the developer meet with the area residents ~:o try to resolve their differences, and come back to the Planning Cornrnission when those differences were resolved. Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 8:53 P.M. Commissioner Kramer gave the Committee'S report which indicated they had not met with any of the residents in the area but given the information they had received, had decided to recommended approval of the special use permit. Commissioner liramer stated that while he could not speak for the rest of the Committee after hearing neighbors concerns, he was still in favor of recommending approval. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Gergen to have the developer meet with the neighbors to resolve their differences, and whena majority of the people signing the petition approved of the dup lex, that the developer return to the Planning Commission. 4 Ayes - Murphy, Kramer Leger and Terrell - Nay. Tied vote. Discussions on the alternative continued. Commissioner Groth suggested the developer research the possibilities of vacating State Street to create two single family dwelling lots. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commi ssioner Gergen to deny the special use permit application for a duplex on'~the grounds that the increased traffic and increased density would have a negative impact on nearby property owners as indicated by the petitioners. 6 Ayes - Murphy and Kramer -Nay. The Planner indicated that Mr. Feidt proposes to conduct a part time band instrument repair business tnhi8 paren~ome at 808 Bailly Street. He indicated that the driveway was available for off-street par king and that according to the information provided by Mr. Feidt, it did not appear that there would be a great deal of traffic generated and that cars would be parked for a short period of time. The amount of area proposed to be used in the Ix) me occupation would amount to about 10% of the HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - DAN FEIDT 808 BAILLY ST. - BAND INSTRUMENT REPAIR Planning Commission Minutes -3- June 26, 1978 (Cont£ned) total floor area of the home which is well under the maximum gS~ -allo~ed, by the ordinance. Home Occupation Dan Feidt (Cont.) The Planner indicated that based on the information provided, he recommended approval of the home occupation permit as long as the business is confined to repair and not sale of new instruments. Moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Legler to approve the home occupation permit per the Staff recommendation. 8 Ayes - 0 Hayes. The Planner indicated that since the last Planning Commission meeting, the Staff had been in contact with the Dakota County Plat Commission and the Department of Natural Resources. He stated that the comments from these agencies had a strong bearing on this plat and that their comments were necessary before the City could act on the preliminary plat. He also indicated that the preliminary plat be revised to indicate flood fringe, floodway boundaries, a more detailed drainage plan that the Staff was recommending be done by a registered engineer, road elevation revisions, that dwelling unit elevations should be checked for feasibility of connecting to sanitary sewer lines on Co. Rd. ~47, finish dike and diversion channel elevation from the Corps of Engineers project adjacent to the plat, a more detailed site plan indicating building height and a landscapw'~g~plan, that the Planning Cornnlission should decide/to accept for private development open space, and pedestrian ways as required by the Subdivision Ordinance in blocks longer than 600 feet. He explained that the Fire Marshal had indicated that with proper fire hydrant location, the variance for the length of the cul-de-sac could be allowed. However, as indicated to at least one Planning Commission member, 'he Lwould prefer some sort of lateral connection to the street. The Planner then recommended that based on the need for comments from other affected agencieS, and the need for additional information, that the Planning Commission continue consideration on this preliminary plat until the next Planning Commission meeting. PRELIMINARY PLAT- RIVERS EDGE ADDN. S TAR REALTY- SOU TH OF CO. RD #47 & WEST OF THE VERM. RIVER Commissioner Terrell gave the Committee report which stated they had met with the Fire Dept. and that the Committee recommended that a minimum 400' distance be required between fire hydrants and that cross streets-be developed in the preliminary plat instead of a variance for the length of the cul-de-sac. Discussion continued on the appropriateness of granting a variance for the length of the cul-de-sac. Planning Cornrnis s ~on {Continued) -4- Moved by Cornrnissioner Terrell, seconded by Cornrnissioner Gergen to continue consideration on the preliminary plat of Rivers Edge Addition as per the Staff memo with the drainage plan to be done by a registered engineer and for the developer to indicate proposed private recreational space. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. IVioved by Commissioner Terrell, seconded by Commissioner Gergen to deny the request for a variance for the length of the cul-de-sac because the conditions do not show sufficient uniqueness or hardship for granting a variance. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planner had indicated that Mr. Anderson had contacted him with a question regarding the placement of a sign advertising his business on his residential yard. Upon being informed that the only signs allowed Other than name; plate signs for the residents would be a sign for a home occupation or other permitted use in the residential zoning district. Mr. Anderson was thereby requesting a home occupation permit. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to the Wendler Cornnlittee. As was reported in the early meeting, the Committee will continue to research the ordinance requiring a survey and the elderly housing parking requirements proposed ordinance.. Commissioner Terrell gave the Committee report which ~contained a proposed~amendment to the Anti- Li~ter Ordinance defining an "authorized private receptacle" f6r planning Commission action. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Terrell to recommend the Council amend Ordinance No. 14 - second series, Section 9.93~ Sub-section g per the amendment proposed by the Terrell Committee. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Cornmis sione r Stoffel requested each Planning Commission member to indicated their feelings regarding the proposed Industrial Park at Prairie Island. Generally, most of the Planning Commission members felt that the industrial park would have a beneficial impact on the economies of Hastings and surrounding areas. FDwever, that development should be planned in such a manner so as to be as compatible as possible with the aesthetics and natural resources of the area. Commissioner LegIer opposed the concept as he felt it should remain as it is since the area has many recreational and natural qualities. 3une Z6, 197~ Rivers Edge (Cont.) SIGN REQUEST - DON ANDERSON - 1312 HONEYSUCKLE LANE ORDINANCE REVIEW- ORDINANCE REQUIRING SURVEY, ANTI- LITTER ORD.,& ELDERLY HOUSING PARKING REQUIREMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED PRAIRIE ISLAND HEAVY IND. PARK Planning Commission Minutes (Continued) -5- June 26, 1978 Commissioner Groth gave a partial Committee report which indicated that the Committee's initial feelings were that the proposal · containing Whispering Lane as presently dedicated should be preferre~h~ design appeared to have better drainage capability and more residential appeal with a cul-de-sac as opposed to a through street. C OIViI~I T TEE REPORT ON THE SCHUMACHER DEVELOPMENT PROPO- SAL NORTH OF HWY 55 & WEST OF PLEASANT DRIVE Moved by Commissioner TerrelI, Seconded by Commissioner Groth to adjourn at 10:28 P.M. ADJOURNMENT PB:jj