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Hastings Planning Commission
October 8, 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, Stevens, Truax, Zeyen
Commissioners Absent: Schmitt
Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman
Associate Planner Kari Barker
2.Approval of Minutes
– September 24, 2007
Motion by McInnis to approve the September 24, 2007, meeting minutes. Seconded by
Stevens; motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearings
3.Curt Saunders – Special Use Permit #2007-23 – Floodplain Use Permit – 2 Spiral View
Associate Planner Barker gave a staff report.
Chair Truax opened the public hearing at 7:05. No members of the public spoke to the issue.
Chair Truax closed the public hearing at 7:05.
Commissioner Truax expressed his concern that there was not a proposed public restroom
facility. He stated that boat owners prefer not to use the restrooms on their boats.
Commissioner Truax stated he would like to see having portable restrooms on-site as a
condition of approval. Further, he stated that pump out stations are better than before, but
that they are still quite odorous.
Curt Saunders stated that he did not see a need for public restrooms. He further stated that
each slip will be plumbed for pumpouts. Saunders also stated that because the smallest slip
is 40 feet, he does not see small boats without an on board restroom renting his slips.
Further, Saunders stated that pump out stations should not smell with proper venting.
Saunders stated that he would be agreeable to having portable restrooms if necessary.
Commissioner Stevens asked if the pumpout station was to be mobile or permanent.
Saunders stated it would be mobile with wheels, which could be moved in case of flooding.
Commissioner Truax stated he was acceptable not having portable restrooms provided that
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all the boats at the proposed marina had an on board restroom.
In regards to condition number 4, Commissioner Stevens inquired if that applied to only
floods. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the purpose of this condition was to have all
on-site materials portable in case of a flood.
Commissioner Stevens inquired if there would be any fuel sales on site. Saunders confirmed
there would not.
Commissioner Peine spoke in regards to protecting trees and dim lighting, in an effort to
preserve the site. He stated that many people appreciate the natural side of the river.
Saunders agreed with these statements.
Chair Truax inquired about dock lighting to which Saunders provided pictures of the
proposed lighting.
Saunders inquired about the tree preservation plan. He stated that he is removing 24 trees out
of probably 5,000. Saunders stated that he did not feel the need to replace these trees nor was
there a place to replace them.
Commissioner Zeyen asked where the boat launch was located and its effect on neighbors.
Saunders showed the boat launch location. He explained that this was the best location for
the boat launch as shallow water prevents the boat launch from being anywhere else. In
addition, the site is ideal because there is little need for excavating and is in one of the few
areas where there are not wetlands.
Chair Truax asked if the boat launch was for members only. Saunders confirmed it was and
indicated it would be gated and only members would be given a key for its access.
Commissioner Stevens asked about the width of the boat launch. Saunders states it was
eighteen feet. Commissioner Stevens inquired how far it was setback from the property line.
Saunders replied that it was five feet from the property line.
Commissioner Zeyen inquired if the Army Corp had any issues with the boat launch.
Associate Planner Barker stated that the Army Corp approval letter did not indicate any
issues with its location.
Commissioner McInnis referenced a letter from the Army Corp, stating they held the right to
acquire addition right-of-way if needed. Saunders stated that the marina was located in a
bay, making this unlikely. He also stated that the docks are floating and removable.
Commissioner Stevens asked if a navigation channel would be dredged. Saunders stated that
he did not feel a need for a channel. He explained that has taken boats out without any
problems. Saunders also stated that Hubs does not the water and cannot prevent boats from
navigating it.
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Commissioner Truax stated that the depth was pretty consistent. Saunders agreed. Saunders
then explained the dredging process, which he indicated he would be doing himself. He
stated that he will be buying a dredging machine, which essentially vacuums silt off the
bottom of the river.
Commissioner Truax asked if the dredged materials would be fenced off. Saunders stated
that he would be placed in the area of the proposed parking lot and hauled off in the spring.
Commissioner McInnis made a motion to recommend approval. Chair Truax added a
friendly amendment for a condition stating that if any slip was occupied by a boat without an
on-site bathroom, an on-site portable restroom would be required. Commissioner McInnis
accepted the friendly amendment. Commissioner McInnis also recommended removal of the
condition indicating that trees would need to be replaced.
Action by Planning Commission:
Motion by McInnis to approve the Special Use Permit for Curt Saunders. Seconded by
Stevens.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion passed unanimously with the following
conditions:
1)Approval and compliance of requirements from the DNR.
2)Follow the requirements set forth by the Army Corp approval, which includes, but is not
limited to: All excavated material must be placed in the existing parking lot, dewatered
within silt fencing, and then hauled to a permanent upland location. In addition, any
additional work within the property limits would need to be reviewed by the Corps for
potential wetland areas.
3)Final approval of the development and utility plans by the City of Hastings Engineering
Consultant. The applicant will be liable for any costs involved in the consultant review
of the plans.
4)The storage or processing of materials that are in time of flooding buoyant, flammable,
explosive, or could be injurious to human, animal, or plant life is prohibited.
5)Storage of other material or equipment may be allowed if not subject to major damage by
floods and firmly anchored to prevent flotation or readily removable from the area within
the time available after flood warning.
6)Such fill or other materials shall be protected against erosion by rip-rap, vegetable cover,
or bulk heading.
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7)The applicant shall provide a Tree Preservation Plan approved by the City Forester which
includes identification of trees that will be removed and a plan indicating how existing
trees will be saved or protected during the project.
8)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.
9)The docks must be located pursuant to MN rules regarding mooring facilities 6115.0211
subp. 4a, “a mooring facility shall be approved if the following conditions are met: A. the
mooring facility is designed in a compact fashion and so that all mooring and
maneuvering activities can normally be confined to an area bounded by the property lines
as extended into the public waters while minimizing the surface area occupied in relation
to the number of watercraft to be served."
10) All exterior lighting is required to be shielded down and away from adjacent properties
and right-of-ways.
11) Applicant shall submit a photometrics plan. Illumination levels are limited to 0.5 foot
candles at the property line and two foot candles at the entrances as required in the
Zoning Code.
12)All parking and drive aisle areas shall be constructed to city standards including concrete
curb and bituminous surfacing.
13)The trash and recycling enclosure must be fully enclosed on all four sides.
14)As a condition of approval, the City will need to review and approve any temporary or
mobile structure including, but not limited to, the pump out system.
15)The construction of or movement of any buildings onto the property would require Site
Plan Approval.
16)A portable restroom facility will be required on site if any of the boats in the condo
association do not have a restroom facility on board.
4.Al Sieben –
Minor Subdivision #2007-44 – Subdivide Existing Twin Home – 1112\1116
Oak Street.
Planning Director Hinzman gave a staff report.
Chair Truax opened and closed the public hearing at 7:30. No members of the public spoke
to the issue.
Commissioner Stevens asked Planning Director Hinzman to confirm that if the overall lot
size and square footage meet the minimum, the lot could be divided.
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Planning Director Hinzman confirmed this, stating that the twin homes must also have
separate water and sewer services in addition to a one-hour fire separation between units.
Chair Truax inquired if there is an agreement between the two twin homes in regards to
exterior maintenance.
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the City Attorney creates a covenant for twin homes
requiring the homeowners to agree on maintenance for exterior items of the homes.
Action by Planning Commission:
Motion by Stevens to approve the Minor Subdivision to Subdivide an Existing Twin Home.
Seconded by Zeyen.
Upon vote taken, Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motion passed unanimously with the following
conditions:
1) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made
towards recording of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval
is null and void.
2) Payment of park dedication fees for one unit in the amount of $1800.
3) Payment of sewer interceptor fees for one unit in the amount of $400.
4) Recording of development covenants to ensure complementary and consistent
maintenance of the entire twin home building.
5.
Planning Director Hinzman updated the Commission on Council activities and
upcoming items.
6. Adjournment
Zeyen motioned, seconded by Schmitt. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kari Barker
Associate Planner