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Hastings Planning Commission
January 26, 2009
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m.
Roll Call
1.
Commissioners Present: Bullington, Peine, Schmitt, Stevens, Vaughan, Zeyen
Commission Absent: McInnis
Staff Present: Planning Director Hinzman, Associate Planner Fortney
Elect Chair and Vice Chair
2.
Motion by Commissioner Vaughan to nominate Chair Schmitt as Chair of the Planning
Commission and Vise Chair Zeyen as Vise Chair of the Planning Commission. Seconded by
Commissioner Peine.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
3. –December 22, 2008
Motion by Commissioner Schmitt to approve the December 22, 2008, meeting minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Bullington.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER ACTIONS
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Renee Adkins –
4.OHDS Review #2009-01 – Modification of Rear Roof Line – 315 6 Street W.
Associate Planner Fortney provided the staff report. The applicant is in the process of
remodeling the home. She proposes to change the roof pitch on part of the rear roof. 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 its current
building market value, the proposal is subject to Planning Commission Review and City
Council Approval. The applicant is proposing to use vinyl siding from the garage where it is
needed because of the roof modifications. The applicant wishes to remove the garage in the
near future.
Commissioner Bullington commented that the owner’s improvements to the home are
appreciated they will really look good. Bullington asked Hinzman if there is a way for staff to
encourage homeowners to inform their neighbors of proposed modifications to their property.
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Hinzman said the staff sends notices of major modifications including rezoning, variances,
special use permits, and the like. Chair Schmitt said there is no way to mandate courtesy.
Schmitt said we should make the condition about replacement siding on the garage more
specific to it matches the existing.
Action by Planning Commission:
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Motion by Stevens to approve the roofline modification at 315 6 Street W with the following
conditions. Seconded by Bullington.
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 removed from the garage must be replaced with the same material, size, and color
siding to prevent weathering and an unsightly condition.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
Presentation of 2008 Annual Report
5..
Planning Director John Hinzman presented the 2008 Annual Report.
Schmitt asked when the population forecast was taken. Hinzman said at the end of the year.
Other Business
6.
Planning Director Hinzman updated the Commission on past City Council actions and
upcoming items.
Adjournment
7.
Motion by Stevens to adjourn the January 26, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. Seconded
by Vaughan.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Justin Fortney
Associate Planner