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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/78MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 12, 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, Terrell, and Gergen Members Absent: None Moved by Commissioner Terrell, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the Minutes of the May ZTth, 1978 meeting. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES At 7:34 P.M. Mayor Walter Petersen administered the Oath of Office to Eugene Murphy and EIeanor Liska as new members of the Hastings Planning Commission. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MEMBERS The Planner indicated that the proposed building materials were to be fluted concrete blocks and metal panels on the front exterior, and concrete block on the rear and sides. He indicated that in the past, the Planning Commission had allowed concrete block only if it were painted, and recommended that policy be continued. Commissioner Gergen expressed concern that the City would have no control over the maintenance of the paint if the owners did not keep up the appearance of the building, and that this could have a negative impact on surrounding residential uses. EXTERIOR WALL FINISH APPROVAL - HASTINGS LUMBER MART - 4TH & BAILLY STREETS Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Legler to approve the building materials as propsed with the condition that the concrete block be painted within two years of the completion of the structure. 7 Ayes - Terrell and Gergen, Nay. The Planner indicated that the proposed building materials were concrete block on the side and rear, and cedar siding and shingles on the front elevation. He indicated that the Staff recommended approval subject to the painting of the concrete block and that the mansard roof indicated not extend over the public right-of-way. He also indicated that contrary to what had been explained at the last Planning Commission meeting, hard surface parking areas are required by Hastings zoning ordinance and that the owners were willing to blacktop their parking area if they could recer[ve a years time extension. EXTERIOR WALL FINISH APPROVAL - COMMER-~ CIAL BUILDING - Z3RD & VERMILLION STREET MR. & MRS. BOHLKEN Planning Commission Minutes -2- June 12, 1978 (Confined) Several Planning Commission members indicated they felt no reason not to allow their roof to extend over the public right-of-way. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Legler to approve the proposed building and materials with the concrete block to be painted within two years of completion of the structure, that the parking area be blacktopped by November 1, 1979, and to recommend that the City Council grant permission for the roof overhang to extend into the public right-of-way. 7 Ayes - Terrell, Nay - Gergen abstained. The Planner indicated that the Langenfeld's proposed to construct a duplex at their property on the corner of 7th and State Streets in an R-2 zoning district. He indicated that the property met all minimum zoning requirements. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Legler to schedule a Public Hearing for the June Z6th, 1978 Planning Commission meeting. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to the Kramer Committee. Mr. McGoon proposes to operate a photography studio in a duplex on the corner of 1Zth St. and Westview Drive. Mr. McGoon presented photographs of the property he proposes to operate his business at, and indicated that he had operated his photography studio in another location with a home occupation permit for a number of years without any complaints. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Legler to approve the home occupation permit for Mr. McGoon to operate a photography studio at 12th Street and Westview Drive. 9 Ayes - 0 Naye s. The Planner indicated that the Staff had reviewed the final plat and recoznmend~dapproval subject to the recording of the access easement in Lot 4, the remainder of the Park Dedication be paid in cash, the payment of the interceptor sewer charges, and the surveyor indicating individual lot areas and total plat area on the City's copy of the final plat. Commissioner Terrell suggested specifying that the easement be opened for public access . Mr. & Mrs. Bohlken (Continued) SPECIAL USE PERMIT DUPLEX ~ AN R-2 ZONE FRANK M. LANGENFELD HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT - PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - 12TH ST. & WESTVIEW DRIVE - MAC MC GOON FINAL PLAT - WELCH 1ST ADDITION NORTH OF CO. HWY #47 AND WEST OF THE VERM. RIVER - HAROLD & RUSSELL WELCH Planning Comrnis sion Minutes (C0ntin d) -3- June 12, 1978 The Planner indicated the easement was to be dedicated for public and City maintenance access, but that until the City property to the north of the plat was developed, it was possible that public access might be restricted. Final Plat (Continued) Harold & Russell Welch Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Gergen to approve the final plat subject to Staff recommenda%ion. 8 Ayes - Terrell, Nay. The Planner indicated that the site plan met all zoning requirements with the exception of the driveway entrance width which would require a variance. He also indicated that the southerly driveway entrance would not be established for a couple of years due to the timing of the Highway Dept's upgrading of Hwy 61. He suggested that the Planning Commission's approval of the site plan include the following: SITE PLAN REVIEW - GORDY'S GLASS - HWY 61 BETWEEN 23RD ST. AND 24TH STREET 1. The owner submit a letter stating that all improvements will be made as indicated on the site plan. The letter should also include an explanation of the driveway situation and when the additional driveway will be established. Some sort of driveway deliniation, possibly a fence or other restriction to keep cars from driving off the parking areas. A des6ription of the color metal panels to be used as they become available for Planning Commission approval. The owner presented examples of the color of panels to be used and the aggregate panels to be used. Moved by Commissioner Gergen, seconded by Commissioner Terrell to approve the site plan subject to the Staff recommendations with the exception of No. 4. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planner indicated that the Planning Commission had seen this preliminary plat in December of 1977. Since that tirn~, the developers have revised the plat to begin the steps necessary to bring the property out of the flood plain, resolve some of the issues brought up at the initial review, and had developed a site plan showing the location of the 4-plex units. PRELIMINARY PLAT - RIVERS EDGE ADDITION- SOUTH SIDE OF CO. RD. #47 & WEST OF THE VERM. RIVER - STAR REALTY Planning Corrmxission Minutes (Continued) -4- JUne 12, 1978 He recommended that the Planning Commission take no action at this time in order to receive comments from the County, the Dept. of Natural Resources, and a more thorough Staff review. Preliminary Plat - Rivers Edge (Continued) Chairman Stoffel referred this plat back to the Wendle r Committee. The Planner indicated that the Schumacher's were considering their property which is zoned R-3 for duplex and 4-plex units, and to rezone a portion of the property commercial. Mr. Bailey Seida, a representative of the owners, gave a presentation explaining two different development concepts that had been developed for the property. One concept used Whispering Lane as presently dedicated with a cul-de- sac, and the other involved the relocation of a portion of '~V'hispering Lane. Both proposals also would involve changing a presently proposed private utility system east of the Schumacher property to become a public line to serve both the property on the east and the Schumache r property. PRESENTATION - DEVELOPMENT PLANS- NORTH OF HWY 55 & WEST OF PLEASANT DR. SCHUMACHER PROPERTY Chairman Stoffe~ referred the matter to the Wendler Committee to discuss with Staff and the developers. Commissioner Terrell gave the Committee report on the Anti-litter ordinance, which indicated that the Committee had done some initial research, but before making a formal recommendation to the Planning Commission and Council, the Committee would like to discuss the ordinance with both City Staff and the rest of the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE REVIEW- ANTI - LITTER ORD. , ORD. REQUIRING A SURVEY, ELDERLY HOUSING PARKING REQ. The Planner indicated that the Staff had received information regarding an ordinance which would require a survey before a building permit was issued and an ordinance specifying elderly housing parking requirements. He suggested that the Planning Commission members meet with City Staff to discuss both ordinances in detail before making a recommendation. Chairman Stoffel scheduled an early meeting of the Planning Commission to meet at 7 P.M. prior to the next Planning Commission meeting to discuss these ordinances. Mayor Petersen presented the Planning Commission with additiohal information regarding the Industrial Park proposal for Prairie Island. He requested tl~t the Planning Commission study the information PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ON PROPO- SED PRAIRIE ISLAND HEAVY INDUSTRY INDUSTRIAL PARK Planning Commission Minutes -5- June ig, 1978 (Continued) provided to date and prepare comments to be presented to the City Council for their July 3rd meeting. Prairie Island (Cont.) Commlssioners Stoffel, Wendler and Terrell were designated as Minnesota Planning Association members for the 1978-1979 year. MINNESOTA PLANNING ASSOCIATION MEMBER- SHIP Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Groth to adjourn at 9:46 P.M.