HomeMy WebLinkAbout#3- OHDS Garage
Memo
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner
Date: May 11, 2009
SubjectJim Schumacher
: – Original Hastings Design Standards Review
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#2009-11 – Garage – 316 4 Street West
REQUEST
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Jim Schumacher is proposing to build a 396 square foot garage at 316 4 Street West.
The property is subject to Original Hastings Design Standard (OHDS) requirements
because the proposed improvements change the exterior of a structure and exceed 5%
of the home’s current building market value. Therefore, the proposal is subject to
Planning Commission review and City Council approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The property conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan designates the property as
U-I – Urban Residential (1-3 units per acre).
Zoning Classification
The subject property is zoned R-2\OHDS – Residential Medium Density\Original Hastings
Design Standards. Homes in the R-2 district without a garage are allowed up to two
accessory structures with a combined total of 1,000 square feet.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The following land uses abut the property:
Direction Existing Use Zoning Comp Plan
North Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res.
East Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res.
South Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res.
West Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res
Existing Condition
The home was constructed in 1875. There is an existing accessory structure that is
approximately 590 square feet.
Proposed Condition
The applicant proposes to build the garage as the current accessory structure is structurally
unable to be used as a garage.
OHDS REVIEW
OHDS Intent
Original Hastings Design Standards (OHDS) preserve and enhance traditional
neighborhood design by reflecting the general characteristics of buildings dating from
1845 to 1940, which is the predominate era for building construction within the OHDS
District. OHDS regulations ensure traditional neighborhood design by incorporating
design features such as alleys, carriage houses, front porches, period sensitive housing
design, sidewalks, and traditional street lighting. Design standards create and enhance
the character of older neighborhoods by establishing regulation to guide property
development and rehabilitation consistent with the unique historic character of the
neighborhood. The OHDS are derived from the Design Guidelines for Original
Hastings, adopted in 2003 by the City Council as part of the Heart of Hastings Master
Plan. OHDS regulations are located found in Chapter 10.14, Subd. 4 of the Hastings
City Code.
Materials
The applicant is proposing to use either cement board or WP4 siding on the garage. Per
the OHDS guidelines, either of these types of siding is acceptable provided there is a
maximum of 5 inches exposed. The siding will be painted to match the home. In addition,
the applicant proposes to use asphalt shingles on the roof of the garage.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the structure modifications is subject to the following conditions:
1) Proposed modifications must be completed consistent with the plans presented
to the Planning Commission.
2) Approval of a building permit.
3) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not
made towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council
approval, the approval is null and void.
4) The siding must not exceed a maximum of 5 inches exposed.
ATTACHMENTS
Garage plans
Site location map