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November 14, 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, November 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Matzke, and Teiken
Planning Commissioners Absent: Peters
Staff Present:
City Planner Justin Fortney
2. Approval of Minutes – October 24, 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. Confluence Development – Variance #2022-56 – Monument Sign in DC Zoning
District – 200 2nd Street West
Planner Fortney provided a summary of the request. The Planning Commission is
asked to review the following variance request of the Confluence Development LLC
and make a recommendation to City Council. Fortney reviewed the requirements for
granting variances. Approval of the variance is recommended based on the preceding
findings of fact and subject to two conditions of conformance with the Planning
Commission Staff Report and plans dated November 14, 2022 and subject to a one-
year Sunset Clause.
Chair Messina asked if the line of sight will be impeded by the monument sign.
Planner Fortney indicated the sign should not block the line of sight. Commissioner
Matzke asked if there are other buildings in the downtown area that could propose
future requests similar to this request. Planner Fortney indicated the likelihood is very
low. Commissioner Teiken asked for additional specifications of the sign. Planner
Fortney reviewed the proposal.
Rob Barse, Owner’s Representative for the Confluence Team, provided a summary
of the plan for lighting. Barse also provided details on what will be listed on the sign.
Commissioner Teiken asked if this request is approved, can the applicant install LED
lights in the sign or if another variance would be needed at that time. Planner Fortney
indicated certain forms of light are not allowed in the Downtown Core area, also
indicating that another variance would need to be requested.
Commissioner Halberg motioned for to approve the Variance request as presented
with the two conditions, seconded by Commissioner LeBrun.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Matzke, and Teiken
Nays: None
Absent: None
4. Other Business
Fortney provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for the
Planning Commission’s review.
5. Adjourn
Commissioner Teiken motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner Matzke. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – November 28, 2022
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk