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Hastings Planning Commission
September 11, 2006
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Chairman Twedt called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1.Roll Call
Commissioners Present:
Peine, Zeyen, Truax, Twedt, Schmitt, McInnis, Hiedeman
Staff Present:
Planning Director John Hinzman
2. Approve August 28, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner McInnis to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2006
Planning Commission meeting as presented, seconded by Commissioner Truax.
Upon vote taken, Ayes: 7, Nays 0. Motion passed.
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3. Synergy Development, Cont. –
Site Plan #2006-41 – Glendale Heights 4
Addition\Eagle Pointe Apartments – Voyageur Parkway
Director Hinzman presented the staff report.
Commissioner Truax asked for clarification between the NFPA 13 and 13R fire
sprinklering systems.
Director Hinzman explained he understood the NFPA 13 system to be commercial in
nature and the 13R to by residential.
Commissioner Schmitt asked if the NFPA 13 system would be required for all
comparable residential buildings.
Director Hinzman stated that was his belief.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Truax motioned and Commissioner McInnis seconded approval of
the Site Plan subject to the conditions of the staff report with the following
modification:
Eliminate Condition No. 16b – construction of a fire access road in lieu of a NFPA 13
system.
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Commissioner Schmitt requested that the condition be left in, and that the applicant
have the discretion to choose either option 16a of 16b.
Commissioner Truax and Commissioner McInnis accepted the amendment to
approve the Site Plan subject to the conditions of the staff report as follows:
1) Conformance with the plans submitted with the Planning Commission staff report of
September 11, 2006.
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2) Recording of the Final Plat of Glendale Heights 4 Addition.
3) All parking and drive aisle areas shall be constructed to City standards including
bituminous surfacing and concrete curb and gutter.
4) All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover
to eliminate erosion problems.
5) The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the City’s
property maintenance ordinance.
6) Monument signs shall be architecturally consistent with the buildings on site and
incorporate similar materials into their construction.
7) Lighting must incorporate cut-off shields and be directed onto parking lot areas.
8) All landscaping and plantings shall be irrigated.
9) Outside dumpsters are prohibited. All waste and recycling shall be located within
the building or within an accessory building matching architectural appearance.
10) Final approval of the utility plans by the City of Hastings Fire Department.
11) A second parking lot entrance must be provided added to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director.
12) A negative ventilation system will be required to remove smoke due to the limited
access/egress in the parking garages. This system would be automatic and
manually controlled from a remote location.
13) Existing boulevard trees adjacent to the site along Voyageur Parkway that are dead
or dying must be replaced to the satisfaction of the City Forester.
14) Replace the silver maple trees with another species to the satisfaction of the City
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Forester.
15) The landscaping plan must be modified so no more than 50% of one species is
used.
Address fire suppression system concerns with one of two options presented by the
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Fire Marshall. These options are:
a) Sprinkle the entire building with a 13R system and place a 10- 12 foot walking
path/emergency access path built to city standards on either the north or west
side of the building.
b) Sprinkle the entire building with a NFPA 13 system. This would not involve a
change to the building location as a walking/emergency access path would
not be required.
17) The walking path/emergency access path must be maintained by the building owner
during all seasons, including snow removal in the winter.
18) Any rooftop equipment must be completely screened from the front elevation, any
part of the roof top equipment that is visible from any other elevation must be
painted to match the building on which the equipment sits.
19) The Landscape plan must be modified to meet minimum shrub and tree
requirements of the Landscape Ordinance.
20) An escrow account must be established to ensure completion of outstanding site
improvements, including landscaping prior to certificate of occupancy.
21) Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format) prior to
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
22) 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.
23) On the west side of the property, a buffer of trees similar to the size, placement, and
number of existing trees buffering the industrial park shall be planted.
24) At least 25 percent of the building must be covered by Class 1 materials.
25) At least 25 percent of the building must be covered by Class 2 materials.
Upon vote taken, Ayes: 7, Nays 0. Motion passed.
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4. Other Business
Director Hinzman updated the Commission on previous Council activities.
5. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John Hinzman
Recording Secretary