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Hastings Planning Commission
November 10, 2008
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
1.
Commissioners Present: McInnis, Schmitt, Stevens, Zeyen, Peine, Vaughan
Commission Absent:
Staff Present: Associate Planner Fortney,
Approval of Minutes
2. –October 27, 2008
Motion by Commissioner McInnis to approve the October 27, 2008, meeting minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Stevens.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sean Anderson –
3.Special Use Permit #2008-29 – Automotive Repair Shop in a C-3 Zoning
District – 2211 Vermillion Street.
Associate Planner Fortney presented the staff report. The applicant seeks approval of a
Special Use Permit to perform auto repair at property located at 2211 Vermillion Street. The
applicant desires to lease about 1/3 of the building for the repair of vehicles and specialize in
brake repair. The building which was built in the 1960’s has been used for auto repair in the
past, but has most recently been used as an auto parts store and is currently vacant. The
property is zoned C-3 Community Regional Commerce. Auto repair is permitted with a
Special Use Permit in this district.
Commissioner McInnis asked Fortney to clarify what types of vehicles wouldn’t be allowed to
be parked on the premises over night. Fortney said the proposed condition would not allow
unlicensed, unregistered, inoperable, or damaged vehicles to be stored outside overnight.
Commissioner Vaughan asked if they had the proper amount of parking stalls and how that
amount was determined. Fortney said it is based on square footage and number of stalls. The
current parking stalls adjacent to the leased portion of the building were counted towards the
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requirements and are adequate for the business.
Action by Planning Commission:
Motion by Stevens to approve the Special Use Permit with the following 8 conditions.
Seconded by McInnis.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
1)All work to be performed on vehicles shall be conducted inside the building.
2)Adherence to the Drinking Waters Surface Management Area (DWSMA) requirements for
disposal of waste fluids including operational floor drains.
3)All waste fluids shall be contained within the building and disposed of in accordance with
state, county, and federal requirements.
4)Securing applicable Waste Generators license.
5)A trash and recycling enclosure must be constructed for outside dumpster storage. The
enclosure must be enclosed on all four sides, and be constructed with materials to match the
primary building.
6)Approval may be subject to an annual review of conformance to the provisions of the special
use permit.
7)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.
8)No unlicensed, unregistered, inoperable, or damaged vehicles shall be stored outside
overnight.
Other Business
4.
Associate Planner Fortney updated the Commission on upcoming items.
Adjournment
5.
Motion by Vaughanto adjourn the November 10, 2008, Planning Commission meeting.
Seconded by McInnis.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Justin Fortney
Associate Planner