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Hastings Planning Commission
January 8, 2007
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Vice Chair Truax called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1.Roll Call
Commissioners Present: McInnis, Peine, Truax, Schmitt, Zeyen
Commissioners Absent: Hiedeman
Staff Present: Planning Director Hinzman
Associate Planner Kari Barker
2. Elect Chair and Vice Chair
Motion by McInnis to elect Truax for chair and Schmitt for vice-chair. Seconded by
Peine; motion passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes
– December 11, 2006
Motion by Schmitt to approve the December 11, 2006, meeting minutes. Seconded by
McInnis; motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearings
4. City of Hastings –
City Code Amendment #2006-59 – Accessory Structure Ordinance
relating to carports.
Associate Planner Kari Barker gave a staff report.
Chair Truax opened and closed the public hearing at 7:05.
Commissioner Schmitt requested clarification into the requirements of a building and/or a
zoning permit.
Commission Truax requested that in the word “steady” be changed to “easy” in Letter C.
Commissioner Schmitt repeated his request for clarification.
Planning Director Hinzman explained that a building permit will not be required, but a
zoning permit will be. He stated that the definition can be modified to add that a zoning
permit is required.
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Commissioner Schmitt requested that the types of allowable anchoring systems be further
defined.
Planning Director Hinzman clarified the three requests from Planning Commission as
follows:
1)Change the word “steady” to “easy” under Letter C.
2)Clarify the appropriate types of anchoring systems.
3)In the definition of carport, add the requirement of a zoning permit.
McInnis moved and Schmitt seconded to approve the City Code Amendment for
Chapter 10, Section 10.05, Subdivision 2A Accessory Building and Structure
Requirements with suggested changes. Motion passed unanimously.
5.City of Hastings –
City Code Amendment #2007-02 – Original Hastings Design
Standards.
Planning DirectorJohn Hinzman gave a staff report.
Chair Truax opened and closed the public hearing at 7:15.
Commissioner Schmitt inquired into including “windows” into Letter D, Number 2.
Planning Director Hinzman agreed to the addition.
Commissioner Schmitt questioned if this Ordinance would apply to a person changing the
color of the shingles on the roof of his or her home. Planning Director Hinzman stated
that if the value was over 5%, an application would go before the Planning Commission
and City Council.
Commissioner Schmitt stated his surprise that there were no members of the public. He
inquired if notices were sent out. Planning Director Hinzman stated that a notice was
published in the newspaper.
Chair Truax stated he had attempted to call Jackie Bohler, but did not get in contact with
her.
Commissioner McInnis inquired if there was a way to differentiate colors of siding in
new developments.
Commissioner Schmitt stated that these types of requirements are normally written into
covenants by the builder. In addition, he stated that the city has not looked into selecting
colors.
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Planning Director Hinzman confirmed Commissioner Schmitt’s statement. He further
added that the city has historically placed more restrictions on multi-family versus single
family homes.
Schmitt moved and McInnis seconded to approve the City Code Amendment for
Chapter 10.13, Subdivision 4, Original Design Standards. Motion passed
unanimously.
OTHER ACTIONS
6. Presentation of 2006 Annual Report –
Staff Report by John Hinzman.
Commissioner Schmitt stated that the summary was very nice. Commissioner Truax
thanked staff for the report.
7. Other Business
Planning Director Hinzman updated the Commission on previous Council activities and
upcoming agenda items.
8. Adjourn
Commissioner Schmitt motioned and Commissioner McInnis seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
Kari Barker,
Associate Planner