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October 23, 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, October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, and Peters
Planning Commissioners Absent: McGrath, Teiken
Staff Present:
City Planner Justin Fortney
2. Approval of Minutes – October 9, 2023 - Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Gregg Lowe – Special Use Permit and Site Plan #2023-40 – Auto Repair in the I-1
Zoning District and Construction of Building – 3000 Lightbourn Court
Planner Fortney provided a summary of the request to hold a public hearing to
consider the construction and operation of an auto repair service business with a
Special Use Permit at 3000 Lightbourn Court. Fortney reviewed the proposed
structure and site photos. He indicated the currently vacant 1-acre lot 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.
Fortney reviewed the properties surrounding the site and provided a summary of the
staff recommended conditions for approval.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:09 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:09 p.m.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Peters motioned to approve the Special Use Permit and Site Plan
request as presented, seconded by Commissioner LeBrun.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, and Peters
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: McGrath, Teiken
4. BMMK, LLC – Special Use Permit – Retail and Service in the I-1 Zoning District –
1945 31st Street East
Planner Fortney provided a summary of the request to hold a public hearing to
consider the request for BMMK, LLC for a Special Use Permit to operate a tax and
financial service business at 1945 31st Street E. The 1-acre site consists of a 5,100
square foot building formerly used as a dental laboratory office developed in 2009.
Fortney reviewed the properties surrounding the site sharing notification was provided
to property owners within 350-feet of the property and no comments have been
received. Fortney shared staff recommendation for approval of the request.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:12 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:12 p.m.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Halberg motioned to approve the Special Use Permit request as
presented, seconded by Commissioner LeBrun.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, and Peters.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: McGrath, Teiken.
OTHER ACTIONS
5. Other Business
Fortney provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for the
Planning Commission’s review.
6. Adjourn
Commissioner Peters motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner Halberg. Vote: Ayes 4; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – November 13, 2023
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk