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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/68Copy sent Walt l°etersen ?-25-68 HIqSTINGS, MINNESOTP,. MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 24, 1968 Mr. Ackerberg appeared at the regular Planning Commission Meeting and gave a brief resume for those property owners present who had not attended Planning Commission meetings in the past. Mr. Ackerberg questioned the general plans, lay-out, proximity to utilities, streets, and the benefit in using prime residential property for this endeavor. He also pointed out that he has as much interest in maintaining a high standard of construction as the adjoining property owners since he personally will be involved in the financing, along with reputable financing institutions. The meeting then was opened for questions from the floor. Councilman Soleim asked if Mr. Ackerberg planned to plat this area or if he was going to develop property on a metes and bounds description basis. Mr. Ackerberg said that he had no objections to platting the area, that either way it would not alter his overall development, unless there were hidden legal obligations as a result of such plat. If platting would alter the basic concept which he has proposed, then he would have to reconsider. The following points were also covered: That the proposed construction would follow the Uniform Building Code. That there would be Z4' to 30' space between garages for vehicle movement. That contrary to public opinion, a high-grade apartment complex tends to increase property value rather than decrease property values. That the developer would himself maintain internal streets. He would start with three units, this being a long-term investment, the developer would provide as the need dictated. Mr. Jack Richards asked the following question. Would you consider another area? Mr. Ackerberg stated that he would not consider another area, that this particular design was formulated to fit this particular area, that he had made investigations of much of the area in Hastings and that he felt that this, and only this area, would meet his needs. He has a feeling for the City of Hastings as being a place in which he would like to live, therefore he feels that other people may share this same feeling, but that there are other areas around the state which could give him as many benefits similar to those found in this particular area. Councilman Leigh Nelson asked, that assuming this were rezoned R-3, what would be the feeling of rezoning all of the property west of this development to the west corporate limits, from 15th Street to the Vermillion River as R-37 Mr. Ackerberg stated that he would be willing to compete with any other developn2ent and would have no objection to rezoning all of this area to R-3. Mr. Ben Laski, resigned Chief of Police, stated that this plan does not differ from an original basic future estimated traffic flow for this area, that it has been the intent that certain designated streets would ultimately carry the bulk of the traffic and that these proposed streets are now in the comprehensive plan. The committee appointed by the Council stated that they were not at this time prepared to make a definite statement to the Planning Commission but they would submit their report in writing at the regular Council Meeting August 5, 1968. The next item discussed by the Planning Commission was a preliminary plat or plan presented by Mr. Willis Olson for expansion of his Trailer Park facility in South Hastings. The plan was referred to a committee previously appointed by the Planning Commission. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. John Davids on HRSTiNGS, MINNESOTR NOTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING PRIOR TO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - JULY Z4, 1968. The Committee appointed by the Council met prior to the regular Planning Commission Meeting. Those present: Walter Petersen, Paul Gunderman, Jack Richards, Jim Charlton and John Davidson. The following items were discussed in detail: 1. Traffic and Parking 2. Valuation and adjoining property 3. Sewer and Water 4. Density of (poBpludl~lon) - 14 units per acre 5. Cost to City for access 6. Building design (quality of construction) 7. City to subzone with completion 8. How are living standards controlled 9. Why the rush? 10. Access for emergency vehicles 11. Why wasn't Hodne consulted prior to recommendation? 1Z. Assessment difference between R-1 and R-37 13. Best land use? A report was furnished by Mr. Charlton indicating that he had met with Mr. Kermit .G:rouch of Hodne and Associates. He discussed the following article s: 1. The traffic problems in this area have not had an adequate study for the planner to make a definite decision at this time. Z. The original comprehensive plan for zoning within the corporate limits indicated that the proposed Ackerberg Apartment Complex is not an R-1 zone. 3. The Planners contract terminates at the end of 1968 prior to which time the complete comprehensive plan will be furnished the Planning Commission and the Council. Committee Meeting Notes - 2 - July 24, 1968 4. Mr. Hodne is recommending that a minimum of 50~0 of adjoining property owners be required for approval of rezoning parcels other than R-1. 5. There is a definite need for 1t-3 multiple dwelling complexes in any city, regardless of size. 6. On criteria for apartment complexes is that they be near, or have access to main traffic arteries. 7. Retired persons who live in apartment complexes should be close to major activity area and activity centers. 8. Mr. Cro~ch expressed feeling of surprise that the City Council did not turn a study of this over to the l°lanners for review and/or approval for the estimated fee of $100.00. l~rior to adjournment of this meeting, it was suggested that the committee again meet on Monday, July 29, 1968, the time of which will be determined at a later date. John Davidson