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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMinutes-20070212City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes – February 13, 2007 Page 1 of 4 Hastings Planning Commission February 12, 2007 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Chair Truax called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1.Roll Call Commissioners Present: Hiedeman, McInnis, Peine, Truax, Schmitt, Stevens, Zeyen Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Director Hinzman Associate Planner Kari Barker 2.Approval of Minutes – January 22, 2007 Motion by Schmitt to approve the January 22, 2007, meeting minutes. Seconded by Hiedeman; motion passed unanimously. Public Hearings 3.T-Mobile – Special Use Permit #2007-05 – Monopole Cell Tower at Hastings Middle th School -1000 11 Street W. Associate Planner Kari Barker gave the staff report. Chair Truax opened the Public Hearing at 7:04. Steve Carlson, a representative of T-Mobile, gave an overview for the necessity of the project. He stated that the communication tower would provide improved coverage of services in residential areas. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:06. Commissioner Schmitt inquired about the possibility of vertical extension of the tower. Carlson stated that the proposed foundation would not support vertical extension. Thus, any extension would be below the current tower height. Commissioner Schmitt inquired if the chain link fencing would have any slats on it. Carlson stated that it was planned as chain link fencing. He further stated that screening the fence would make it easier for activities with ill intent to occur. Director Hinzman stated that there is enough distance from residential properties that staff did not feel the need for additional screening. City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes – February 13, 2007 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Hiedeman inquired about T-Mobile’s experiences with vandalism. Carlson stated that the towers only have pegs up to twelve feet. Thus, the vandalism on towers is no greater than on transmitters. Commissioner Stevens asked if the equipment cabinets were sturdy and locked. Carlson confirmed they were. Commissioner Stevens asked about the voltage amounts. Carlson stated it was 120. McInnis motioned, seconded by Stevens. Schmitt asked to add a requirement for underground electric service. Action by Planning Commission: Motion by Mcinnis to approve the Special Use Permit for T-Mobile with the fifth requirement. Seconded by Stevens; motion passed unanimously. Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion passed unanimously with the following conditions: 1)The tower must be completed with one year, including any structures accompanying the tower. 2)The tower owner and successor owners shall allow the shared use of the owner, if an additional user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions for shared use and so long as there is no negative structural impact upon the tower, and there is no disruption to the service provided. 3) The property owner shall enter into an agreement with Independent School District 200 which holds itself and its successor’s responsible for the tower on their property. The property owner shall further agree to be asses for any expenses related to the removal of the tower and its associated facilities. 4) The tower and its facilities must be fully fenced in with an eight-foot tall chain linked fence that is secured. 5) Underground electrical service must be provided. Other Actions rd 4. Crossroads Mall – Final Plat #2007-09 – Crossroads Center East – 225 West 33 Street. Staff Report by John Hinzman. Planning Director Hinzman gave the staff report. City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes – February 13, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Stevens asked where the mechanical equipment was going to be located. Planning Director Hinzman indicated it would be located behind the building. Commissioners Truax requested that a requirement be placed that if the noise level from the mechanical units exceed the decibel levels for road noise, that additional shielding will be required. Commissioner Schmitt stated the requirement was a good idea. He pointed out that the mechanicals are normal mechanicals that are normally placed on a roof. Action by Planning Commission: Motion by Schmitt to approve the Final Plat for Crossroads Center East. Seconded by Zeyen; motion passed unanimously. Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion passed unanimously with the following conditions: 1.Conformance with the plans submitted with the Planning Commission Staff Report dated February 12, 2007. 2.Adherence to the conditions of Preliminary Plat approval for CROSSROADS CENTER EAST 3.Outlots A and B must be replatted as lots of record and secure site plan approval prior to development. 4.All streets, drives and utilities within the plat of CROSSROADS CENTER EAST shall be privately owned and maintained. The City of Hastings will not assume any ownership or liability of infrastructure within the plat. 5.Joint access and parking easements must be concurrently recorded with the final plat of CROSSROADS CENTER EAST to guarantee parking and access rights to all lots and outlots within CROSSROADS CENTER EAST and COUNTY RD CROSSROADS CENTER 3 ADDITION. 6.Satisfaction of any Minnesota Department of Transportation review comments. 7.Secure permission to allow mechanical equipment to be located directly south of RD the store on Lot 2, Block 1, COUNTY CROSSROADS 3 ADDITION. 8.All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover to eliminate erosion problems. 9.The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the City’s property maintenance ordinance. City of Hastings Planning Commission Minutes – February 13, 2007 Page 4 of 4 RD 10.Cash in lieu of land was dedicated as part of CROSSROADS CENTER 3 ADDITION, no additional dedication is required at this time. 11.Sewer interceptor fees were paid as part of the Wal-Mart building construction; no additional fees are required at this time. 12.Final approval of the development grading and utility plans by the City of Hastings. The applicant shall be liable for any costs involved in consultant review of the plans. 13.Execution of a development agreement to memorialize the conditions of the plat and to establish any applicable escrow amounts to guarantee the completion of site plan activities prior to issuance of any building permits. 14.Any uncompleted site work (including landscaping) must be escrowed for at 125 percent of estimated valuation prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 15.The Final Plat must be submitted for recording with Dakota County within one year of City Council approval, or the approval is null and void. 16.Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format) prior to recording of the Final Plat mylars. 17.If the noise level from the mechanical units exceed the decibel levels for road noise, that additional shielding will be required. 5. Other Business Planning Director Hinzman updated the Commission on previous Council activities and upcoming agenda items. 6. Adjourn Commissioner Hiedeman motioned and Commissioner Stevens seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Kari Barker, Associate Planner