HomeMy WebLinkAbout#3 SUP and site plan Gregg Lowe - 3000 Lighbourn Ct
To: Planning Commission
From: Justin Fortney, City Planner
Date: October 23, 2023
Item: Public Hearing: Special Use Permit and Site Plan – #2023-40 Service Use – 3000
Lightbourn Ct
Planning Commission Action Requested:
Hold a public hearing and consider a request from Gregg Lowe to construct and operate an
auto repair service business with a Special Use Permit at 3000 Lightbourn Ct.
Background
Existing Condition
The 1-acre site is vacant and relatively flat. The property is owned by HEDRA (Hastings
Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority). The applicant and HEDRA have an
agreement for the sale of land for the proposed use.
Planning Committee of City Council Review
N\A
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The site is designated as “Industrial” in the 2030 Hastings Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed use is consistent with the Plan.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The following land uses abut the site.
Existing Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan
North CrossFit HSC and
storage
I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial
East Mini-storage I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial
South Dental lab/ office,
office proposed
I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial
West Miller Electric I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial
Planning Commission Memorandum
Site Plan Review
Vehicular Access and Circulation
The proposed parking lot has an entrance onto Lightbourn Court.
Building Setbacks
There are no prescribed minimum setbacks within the zoning district, however, proposed
setbacks are reviewed durring site plan review for conformaty with the area. Building
setbacks are shown below. Staff believes the proposed setbacks are consistent with the
area.
Required Parking
Parking meets minimum requirements below. The building is primarily service stalls with a
bathroom, office, waiting room, and mezzanine above the bathroom, office, waiting room.
Architectural Design
The applicant is proposing a front façade with masonry wayscotting and porch columns
along with lap siding and windows. This treatment will wrap around to the north side but
with verticle siding. The balance of the siding is proposed as ribbed or corrogated metal.
The west (rear) and south building elevations are proposal as all metal with a different color
wanscotting. The south elevation is fairly visible from 31st St E and Lightbourn Ct and should
have some higher class materials incorporated from the front.
Landscape Plan
The proposed landscaping meets the requirements with 24 trees, 21 bushes, shrubs, and a
landscaped berm to match the area landscaping theme.
Lighting Plan
A photo metric plan shows low light levels at the site perimeter. Proposed lights must be
downcast and automatically controled.
Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility Plan Review
The drainange, grading and errosion control plan is being reviewed by the City Engineering
Department for compliance.
Proposed
South ~ 25 feet
East – Lightbourn Court ~ 80-100 feet
North ~ 45 feet
West ~ 108 feet
Required Parking Number Requirement Needed
Service stalls 7 2/ service stall 14
Gas station 0 1/ per 200 Sf 0
Office 1 1/ per 300 Sf 1
Total Provided 18
Recommendation
Approval of the Site Plan is recommended subject to the following conditions:
1. Conformance with the plans submitted with the Planning Commission Staff Report
dated October 23, 2023
2. All disturbed areas on the property shall be protected for erosion control.
3. Approval of a building permit.
4. Approval is subject to a one-year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made
towards the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null
and void.
5. The City Engineering Department must approve the grading, drainage, and erosion
control plan.
6. City of Hastings right-of-way permits are needed for the proposed entrance.
Special Use Permit Review
Proposed Use
City Code Chapter 155.34, Section C.1 identifies retail and service establishments as primary
uses of a building or property as “Uses by Special Permit” within the I-1 Industrial Park
Zoning District.
The applicant is proposing to use the existing site for new construction of an auto repair
facility. The two western repair stalls are subdivided from the building and are intended to
be for lease.
Screening of Exterior Storage
Any outdoor storage is required to be screened. No expired or inoperable vehicles may be
stored outside.
Analysis
The site layout is designed well for the proposed use. The proposed use should not create
higher volumes of traffic or nuisances than other area uses.
Notification
Notice was published and sent to property owners within 350-feet of the subject property.
No comments have been received.
Recommendation
Approval of the Special Use Permit for auto repair services is recommended.
Attachments
• Location Map
• Site Photos
• Site Plans
Location Map
Two views from Lightbourn Court
Above view from 31st St E and Lightbourn Ct intersection
Front
Rear
Right
(north)
Left
(south)
Right
(north)