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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/68OITY (DF HASTINGS Offloe of ENGINEER MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD DECEMBER 5, 1968 Members Present: Guests Present: Paul Gunderman, Arland Siebrecht, Orvin Moen, Leonard Bauer, John Karpen, Clarence Soleim, Yr., Walt Petersen, Don Fluegel and John Davidson Willis Olson A letter was read from Mr. John McKane regarding the Rebecca Recreation area as per letter attached. After discussion, no action was taken. A letter was also read from Mr. Hodne relative to a six month extension of our "701" Planning Program. Moved by Soleim, seconded by Siebrecht that we request this six month extension. Ayes; all. Mr. Petersen will forward this letter. Mr. Willis Olson presented his plan for expansion of the north area of his Mobile Home Park. He requested permission to proceed with his initial plan of expansion which bad been discussed earlier and was withdrawn because some thought it was not zoned "Industrial". Upon checking the records, Mr. Olson initiated a rezoning in 1966 and it was acted upon in February 1966 to rezone the W-l/2 of Lots 15 through 23. In November 1968, Mr. Olsonmade application to the Minnesota Highway Department for an access road from his property to Highway 61. Mr. Chandler of the Highway Department would not approve an entrance unless it lined up with the existing opening. This would require a frontage road. There is a problem of drainage on this property, which the Highway Department studied to determine actual drainage. They feel this is a natural drainage course for approximately 900 acres. The Highway Department legal department is determined that this has been a natural drainage course long enough that for any interruption, it is up to the owner to take care of this. There was some discussion as to whose responsibility it is to solve this problem. Mr. Fluegel made a motionto have a representative of the State Highway Department come down and explain their feelings to the Planning Commission. Mr. Soleim seconded the motion. Ayes; all. Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 1968 Page 2. Mr. Davidson presented the kckerberg preliminary plat for re¥~ew. He had asked Mr. Davidsonto revise the necessary curves on Pleasant Drive proposing 6° degree curves because it is an arterial street designed to allow 40 mile per hour traffic. He asked if he could get approval from the Planning Commission this evening in order to submit it to the Council at their next regular meeting December 16, 1968. He plans to start with three buildings. He is also going to designate his own lot lines. Discussion was held regarding 5% land dedication for park area which is not now shoran on his preliminary plat. The Planning Commission would like the park area adjacent to Westview Drive or Southview Drive. The Commission will accept Mr. Ackerberg's preliminary plat which should include the following: 1. Dedicate Pleasant Drive from County IKoad 47 north to the present Pleasant Drive. Z. Plat land in accordance with platting requirements. 3. Meet the Park Ordinance. It was then moved by Mr. Bauer, seconded by Mr. Siebrecht that we accept this preliminary plat. Ayes; all. Mr. Davidson presented a plan for Jehovah's Witness Church. After much discussion relative to not having sewer available and having to install either a septic tank or holding tank on this property, a committee of Siebrecht, Bauer and Moenwere appointed to study this proposed building. It was moved to recommend to the Council that the Commission re-appoint Mr. Petersen and Mr. Siebrecht for a three-year term. 1Z-9-68 ?Ir. Walter Peterson, president Hastings City Planning Commission Hastings, Minnesota re: Rebecca Recreation Area Dear ~dr. Peterson: I request thaS the Hastings City Planning Commission consider the following steps, and~initia~ the following inquiries, re the Lake Rebecca area and the so-called Rebecca Park Plan: 1. Request~ that the City Council zone all that portion of the south shoreline of Lake Rebecca as a City Recreation Area, and restrict~ this shoreline to any form of industrial, commercial and/or residential development over and above existing development, and for a distance approximating 300 yards, ~or ~o the normal talus line of Nin~nger Road~in the unmevezopem area. 2. Initiat~ a simple plan to promote interest in the total lake area environment which would entail: 1. The cooperation of the City Recreation Department, assistance from Hastings Jaycees and/or the Lion's in developing the old Sioux Indian Trail along the shoreline for: 1. A hiking or ~ogging trail. 2. Easier access by fishermen. 3. Scenic and aesthetic values. with Club, south (This would entail about a two-weekend project ~ith proper planning. Erosion control log structures sh~ld be used on selected portions of the trail to prevent erosion and aid in proper quality control of the trail. Wood shavings are often use~(available cheap from area lumber and/or logging operations) for trail stability)... (Mr. Milt Krona or Mr. Tom Clawssn, phone numbers of these two gentlemen, respectively: ~m 221-2531 and 221-29~1, would be pleased to provide expert technical advise on trysil development...) Obtain an estimate from the Red Wing Portable Dredging firm on: 1. Deepning lake Rebecca to an a~erage overall depth of 10 to 15 feet, with s~ected deeper holes ranging t~ 20 to 25 feet every 500 to 500 yards, and estimated time involved. 2. Getting an estimate from the Minnesota Conservation Department (Mr. Don Davidson, Bureau of ~gineering, 221-2119, Note: a. The approxi~ate cost of an outlet control structure which, with a flap type gate, would permit egress or outflow~ but prevent inflow via pressure closure during high water stage. b. Depermining if the Department of Conservation would provide this fisheries control structure -- providing the city and/or county deepened the lake to preclude winter kill and restore sport fisherie potential~ Dredging effluent could be deposited selectively on the so-called "island" between lake and river, or in eastern end "low spots or areas" (avoid filling waterfowl marshes on upper end), and could also mmm be used to create "sun side" or south-facing sand beaches in selected sites, keeping the more westerly end of the island proper for nature tr~ls, youth groups nature study, et cetera. 4. Request that the aforesaid Mr. Tom Clawson, who supervises field project services, Bureau of Planning, MCD, report to the Commission on Land and Water Fund monies availability for the total project and: a. StSps the City(County) should take to qualify on the long "priority list" for said monies (75 cents on the dollar), and b. What overall p~anning a~sistance for the TOTAL REBECCA AREA (both shorelines) would be available. Initiation of these inquires, along with contacting the Recreation Planning Division, Corps of~Enginesrs for determination mT what assistance this new (comparatively) Division could provide, would sa~isf~ the Corps that the City has taken adtion of an appropriate nature during the year 1968, as required in the long-term 99-year lease provisos from the Corps for the recreational development of the Rebecca Park area. Sincerely~ John, ~; McKane 859 '.~est 5th Street Has$ings, Minnesota