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April 22, 2024 - 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, April 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Swedin, and Teiken.
Planning Commissioners Absent: McGrath and Peters
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
2. Approval of Minutes – March 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Hamzin Sumrin – Special Use Permit – Cannabis Retail Sales – H Tobacco – 1310
Vermillion Street
Hinzman provided a summary of the request for a Special Use Permit for Cannabis Retail
Sales for H Tobacco at 1310 Vermillion Street with an amendment to the conditions to
require Mr. Sumrin to acquire sign permit licensure for existing signs erected without
proper permits. Hinzman indicated this application is the first Cannabis Retail Sales
application to be considered. Hinzman shared the license application has already been
considered and approved by City Council and that the Special Use Permit was not
included in the original request. Hinzman ensured future requests will go through proper
approvals prior to issuance.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:07 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:07 p.m.
Commissioners asked questions regarding the special use permitting process if the permit
is issued to the property or the business. Hinzman indicated the permit is issued to the
property, explaining that any new permits and licenses would need to be applied in the
event ownership changes.
Commissioner Teiken motioned to approve the Special Use Permit, seconded by
Commissioner Halberg.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Swedin, and Teiken.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: McGrath and Peters.
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 Swedin motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner Teiken. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – May 13, 2024
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk