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October 24, 2022 - Regular Meeting Agenda
Hastings City Hall - Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular
meeting on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Matzke, Peters,
and Teiken
Planning Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
2. Approval of Minutes – October 10, 2022 Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER ACTIONS
3. Election of Planning Commission Vice Chair
Director Hinzman shared that with Commissioner Romens recent departure, the Vice
Chair position is now available. Hinzman indicated Commissioners Halberg, Matzke,
Peters, Teiken are eligible for the positions as they have been on the Commission for
over one year.
Commissioner Matzke motioned for Commissioner Halberg to be elected for Vice
Chair, seconded by Commissioner LeBrun.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Matzke, Peters, and Teiken
Nays: None
Absent: None
4. Continuum Companies – Site Plan #2022-54 – Therapy OPS – 1312 South
Frontage Rd.
Director Hinzman provided a history of the property and a summary of the current
request. Planning Commissioners are asked to review and provide a
recommendation on the Site Plan request of Continuum Companies for construction
of a 2,337 s.f. building for Therapy OPS. The property is currently zoned C-4 –
Regional Shopping Center.
Messina asked if the applicant would like to share additional information. Chris
Kuenzli of Therapy OPS stated they currently have an office in Inver Grove Heights.
Mr. Kuenzli shared information on the services they will be providing.
Commissioner Matzke asked what the minimum requirement for new buildings,
parking lots, and stormwater management concerning the site plan. Director Hinzman
indicated the site is just over two acres and the preexisting plat would be exempt from
the stormwater requirements. Commissioner Peters asked if the single handicap
parking spot will be sufficient for their building. Mr. Kuenzli responded that at this time
the one handicap spot is sufficient. Commissioner Teiken asked about the waste
disposal area. Hinzman shared to date there is not a plan to have an outdoor waste
disposal area, but if requested in the future, any outside dumpster would need to
have a structure built around it.
Commissioner Matzke made the motion to approve, seconded by Peters.
5. Other Business
Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items.
Commissioner Matzke asked for a brief overview of the phases of the Confluence
Development. Commissioner Peters asked if there is going to be commercial spaces
for rental services. Commissioner Matzke asked why the Planning Commission did not
review the recent Confluence items. Hinzman indicated the recent City Council items
did not require review from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Halberg asked
for an explanation on the extent of HEDRA’s involvement in these processes.
6. Adjourn
Commissioner Halberg motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner Teiken. Vote: Ayes 6; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – November 14, 2022
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk