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September 25, 2023 - 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, September 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, LeBrun, McGrath, and Peters
Planning Commissioners Absent: Halberg, Teiken
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
2. Approval of Minutes – August 28, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Greg J Homes – Continued – Preliminary and Final Plat #2023-21 – South Oaks 4th
Addition
Director Hinzman provided a summary of the request of the Preliminary and Final Plat
application of the South Oaks of Hastings 4th Addition as submitted by Greg J. Homes.
The public hearing and review are continued from the August 28, 2023 Planning
Commission meeting. The proposed 35 lot subdivision is generally located Southwest
of 31st Street and Century Drive. Hinzman shared the development history of the area,
indicating that a similar request was approved by the City in 2017. Approvals from
2017 are null and void due to failure of the developer to record the plat within the one-
year sunset clause requirement that expired in February, 2018.
Chair Messina re-opened the public hearing at: 7:10 PM
Gabrielle and Rene Wegner, 734 South Oaks Drive, Mrs. Wegner expressed concern
for increased number of homes with smaller lot sizes, traffic concerns, safety concerns
of children, preservation of vegetation in the area. Mr. Wegner posed questions
regarding parkland dedication fees. Additional concerns raised regarding residential
waste and snow removal.
Greg Jablonski, of Greg J Homes responded to concerns expressed by residents and
shared additional details of the development. Jablonski responded to the parkland
dedication fees and minimum setback requirements. Hinzman indicated the
application was received prior to the recent increase of parkland dedication fees.
Jablonski shared the proposal is aimed to meet current market needs.
Gabrielle and Rene Wegner, 734 South Oaks Drive, posed questions around the
resale price of current homes in the area and expressed the expectation of the quality
of the homes to be constructed. Mr. Wegner reiterated their concerns for safety and
the number of homes in the development and the future of the housing market.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:28 PM and invited Commissioners to
ask questions or offer comments.
Commission discussion on Outlot D in regard to ownership, maintenance, and fees.
Hinzman indicated it was determined that the maintenance fees would be paid by the
thirty-five (35) property owners in the development. The City would own Outlot D,
evaluate the stormwater pond, and hire contractors for maintenance. Commission
shared the requirements are met, indicating the next steps should be taken by the City
Council.
Commissioner Peters motioned to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat request as
presented, seconded by Commissioner McGrath.
Commission discussion on Planned Residential Development and the minimum size
lot requirements and additional stipulations. Hinzman indicated Planned Residential
Development is a part of zoning and that it does not expire. Hinzman shared the next
steps of the request.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, LeBrun, McGrath, and Peters.
Nays: None
Absent: Halberg, Teiken.
OTHER ACTIONS
4. Other Business
Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for the
Planning Commission’s review.
5. Adjourn
Commissioner Peters motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner LeBrun. Vote: Ayes 4; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – October 9, 2023
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk