HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/77PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 1977
Members present:
Members absent:
Council Members present:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Stoffel, Gergen, Terrell,
Murry.
Johnson, Wendler
Don Latch and Walt Peterson
by Chairman Stoffel
Fischer, Kramer, Groth
Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by
Commissioner Terrell to approve the minutes
of the July 25, 1977 Planning Commission
Meeting. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Hearing was started at 7:33 P.M.
There were no objections from the audience PERMIT
Mr. Gergen asked if any cars would be parked 105 W.
outside of the building. The only cars parked
outside would be for customer pick-up or for
estimates. A fence should be built around used
parts to hide it from public view.
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE
JAMES SOBERS
23RD STREET
There were no objections to the buildings use.
Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 P.M.
Moved by Conm~issioner Kramer, seconded by
Commissioner Groth that a Special Use Permit
be granted. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes.
Commissioner Terrell noted that the Ordinance HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
under Chapter 10, Sec. 10.11 Subdivision 2 MILDRED HELTON - 1005 W.15TH
states that the merchandise sold must originate
on the property unless it is incidental to the
main commercial operation which was not in the
case of the Helton's
Commissioner Murry was not sure that this part
of the Ordinance applied to the Helton's
Commissioner Fischer stated he thought all Mr.
Terrell is saying is that the Home Occupation
involves clarification and better equal enforce-
ment.
Planning Commission Minutes
.AugUst 8, 1977
Page 2
commissioner Groth recommended approval of
a Home Occupation permit for Mildred Helton,
seconded by Commissioner Murry. 5 Ayes,
Terrell and Fischer Abstained.
A plan was presented by Art Groth, Villa
Development Corp. proposal putting rental
townhouse or four plex units on the site
there would be 18 units in all.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
VILLA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
700 W. llTH STREET
A committee of planning commissioners, Terrell,
Fischer, Gergen reviewed the site and recommended
against the concept presented by Villa Development.
The committee recommended that the concept be
rejected because of the potential problems with
traffic and safety caused by the development.
Moved by Commissioner Fischer to reject the
development concept submitted by Villa Develop-
ment Corp. Seconded by Commissioner Terrell
4 Ayes 2 Nayes Art Groth abstained.
The Planning Commission felt that allowing
a clrive-in/backout type car wash, it would
add more to the traffic problems already at
this intersection. (Second highest accident
corner in Hastings)
VARIANCE - JOHNSON STANDARD
15TH AND VERMILLION
The C~,~Rs~ion also felt that due to the shortage
of space near the car wash this could hinder the car
wash traffic.
The Standard Station presently needs more parking
space for its present pumps. They are negotiating
more land to solve this problem. Therefore,
Commissioner Murry moved to deny a Special Use
Permit for a car wash. Seconded by Commissioner
Fischer. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes.
Chairman Stoffel wanted to know how tall the
chimney was going to be because his neighbors
windows could be affected. Chairman Stoffel
referred Commissioner Kramer's committee to
look into the size and/or requirements that are
necessary for a variance.
VARIANCE - WILLIAM COLLINS
317 W. 3RD STREET
Commissioner Kramer brought up the variance
to grant Fairway Foods a loading dock for
parcel pick-up.
VARIANCE - FAIRWAY FOODS
LOADING DOCK
Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Murry to grant a variance based on
Council Action. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes.
Planning Commission Minutes
August 8, 1977
Page 3
A Public Hearing for a rezoning of Country
Village 1st Addition was set for August 22,
1977 at 7:30 P.M. The land is currently
zoned R-3 and the owner wants to replat and
rezone it to R-1
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING
R-3 - R-1 BLOCK 1 LOT 1
COUNTRY VILLAGE 1ST ADDITION
Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Comm~issioner Terrell to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.
7 Ayes 0 Nayes.
ADJOURNMENT