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Hastings Planning Commission
September 22, 2008
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Chair Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
1.
Commissioners Present: Peine, McInnis, Schmitt, Stevens, Vaughan, Zeyen
Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes
2. –August 25, 2008
Motion by Commissioner McInnis to approve the August 25, 2008, meeting minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Zeyen.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
OTHER ACTIONS
Review Vermillion Street Redevelopment Area
3.
Staff Report presented by Planning Director John Hinzman.
Commissioner Peine questioned whether the redevelopment plan was new or similar to other
actions taken for the Vermillion Street Development Guidelines. Hinzman stated the
redevelopment area formalizes the redevelopment guidelines and allows the City to provide
development assistance.
Commissioner Peine asked how the public has been involved. Hinzman stated citizens and
business owners were involved on numerous occasions during two years of plan development.
Commissioner Stevens asked for clarification on potential institutional uses on Vermillion
Street. Hinzman stated they would likely be schools or government institutions.
Commissioner Stevens questioned why certain residential areas adjacent to Vermillion Street
were included in the plan. Hinzman stated areas guided commercial in the Comprehensive
Plan were included.
Commissioner Stevens asked about the large area within the plan east of Vermillion Street and
south of the Vermillion River. HRA Director John Grossman stated the area is part of a long
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range plan for the extension of 23 Street and rerouting of 21 Street. Inclusion in the district
would held in utilities and streetscaping.
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Commissioner Zeyen asked if a backage road in the vicinity of 23 Street was still being
considered. Hinzman responded that it was.
Chair Schmitt asked if study was conducted on the impact or need of additional parking.
Grossman stated that interest has been expressed in the past to demolish buildings for parking.
Chair Schmitt asked for clarification on the role of the Planning Commission in reviewing the
plan. Hinzman states they are asked to determine consistency with planning documents. The
City has retained redevelopment specialists to ensure consistency with State Statutes.
Commissioner Vaughan asked how businesses can find out more information on potential
assistance. Grossman stated they notify business owners upon adoption of the district.
Action by Planning Commission:
Motion by Commissioner Peine to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 2008-01
Finding That the Vermillion Street Redevelopment Plan for the Vermillion Street
Redevelopment Area Conforms to the General Plans for the Development and Redevelopment
of the City. Seconded by Commissioner Stevens.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion carried.
Levee Park Committee – Volunteer Needed
4.
Commissioner Vaughan offered to serve on the Levee Park Committee.
Other Business
5.
Planning Director Hinzman updated the Commission past Council actions and on upcoming
items.
Adjournment
6.
Motion by Zeyento adjourn the September 22, 2008, Planning Commission meeting.
Seconded by McInnis.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John Hinzman
Planning Director