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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/77PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1977 7:30 P.M. The meeting was Stoffel. Members Present: called to order at 7:36 P.M. by Assistant Chairman Gergen, Terrell, Murray, Stoffel, Fischer, Wendler, Groth and Kramer. Moved by CoLm~issioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to approve the Mintues of March 1, 1977. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Planning Director reviewed the request SPECIAL USE PERMIT by Mr. Sieben for a Special Use permit at AL SIEBEN - 612 WEST 6TH STREET 612 West 6th St. At the present time there is a structure on the site bein~ used as a duplex and Mr. Sieben proposes to demolish the present building and replace it with a new duplex. The Sieben proposal meets the lot size requirements and off street prarking requirements as specified in the City zoning ordinance. COuncilman Latch suggested to the Planning Commission that they consider revising the lot size requirement for duplexes or multiple family dwellings in an R-2 zoning district as per Commissioner Fis~her's recom- mendation prior to making a recommendation on the Sieben proposal . Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to call for a Public Hearing on March 29, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. on the Sieben request. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planning Director explained the Metro- M~TROPOLITAN COUNCIL SYSTEM politan System Statement to the new members STATEMENT of the Planning Commission. The only concern that Staff has regarding the document involves the section on Waste Management. The report in- dicates that by 1990, 2.09 million gallons per day of flow is anticipated through the Hastings Waste Water Treatment Plant. Despite this projection, the Metro- politan Waste Control Commission does not have any de- finite plans for expanding their facility to handle any more than 1.71 million gallons per day. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission refers to a Phase I and Phase II of the 201 Planning Program, but makes no specific comments that the plant will be expanded to handle projected flow. Planning Commission Minutes 2 March 14, 1977 (Continued) Because the Metropolitan Council Development Framework indicates that new developments in the outlying Metro- politan area should be encouraged around free-standing communities, a more definite statement should be made by the Metropolitan Council regarding improvements to the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Commissioner Fischer also raised a question about the need to provide for an airport in the Hastings area. There are other airports in close proximity to the Hastings area and Commissioner Fischer questioned whether the City's Comprehensive Plan should even address the issue of an airport. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to request the Metropolitan Council to Clarify its position regarding the discrepency between the 1990 projected flow through the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant and present plans which would allow the plant to handle 1.71 million gallons per day plus the City should investigate whether it is necessary to include an airport section. Assistant Chairman Stoffel referred the PRELIMINARY PLAT - FLUEGEL Preliminary Plat proposal to a committee AND KUGLER SOUTHVIEW DRIVE chaired by Mr. Wendler and suggested that she would serve on the committee as well as any other members of the Planning Commission who is interested. The Planning Director reviewed several UNFINISHED BUSINESS items which have been discussed by the Planning Commission but which no formal action has been taken. Con~nissioner Wendler indicated that he will continue to investigate the matter of rezoning the R-3 multiple family property on West 23rd Street and Commissioners Terrell, Murray, and Groth indicated interest in working with Commissioner Wendler. Commissioner Wendler's Committee was requested to review the Planning Director's memo suggesting the creation of a new residential district for low density multiple family housing; it was also suggested that this committee consider the memo written by Commissioner Fischer which deals with basing the lot size requirement for duplexes and multiple family dwellings in an R-2 zoning district on size of the building rather than number of bedrooms. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Wendler to adjourn at 9:07 P.M.