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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/05Hastings Planning Commission February 14, 2005 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Greil called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 1.Roll Call Commissioners Present: Greil, McInnis, Schmitt, Truax, Twedt. Commissioner Zeyen arrived at 7:03 pm. Commissioners Absent: Hollenbeck Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman, Associate Planner Kris Jenson 2.Approve January 24, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Truax, seconded by Twedt to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2005 Planning Commission as presented by Staff. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING 3.David Warg – Shoreland variance #2005-08 – Shoreland Minimum Lot Size – SW corner of 2 St E and Barker Street. nd Staff requested that the item be tabled until the February 28 meeting. th Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Schmitt seconded the motion to table the Public Hearing for Shoreland Variance #2005-08 to the February 28, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. th Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion passed. 4.Tanek Architects – Preliminary Plat #2005-07 – Three Rivers Place – Block 2 Downtown. 5.Tanek Architects – Development Plan Review #2005-09 – Two mixed use residential/commercial buildings – Block 2 Downtown. Staff requested that the item be tabled until the February 28 meeting. th 2 Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Twedt moved and Commissioner Truax seconded the motion to table the Public Hearing for Tanek Architects #2005-07 and Review of #2005-04 to the February 28, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. th Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion passed. 6.City of Hastings – Site Plan Review #2005-09 – LeDuc Mansion Parking Lot – 1629 Vermillion Street. Chairman Greil stated that he would be abstaining from the vote for this item due to his place on the Dakota County Historical Society Board and his involvement with the Friends of LeDuc House group. Planner Jenson provided background information on the item. Commissioner Truax inquired as to the parking lot lighting and whether it met the ordinance. Director Hinzman stated that it appeared it may extend beyond the property lines in a few places, and Staff would verify the light levels to ensure they did not exceed ½ foot candle at the property line. Commissioner Truax asked why the decision was made not to connect to 16 th Street. Planner Jenson stated that she was not aware of the specific reason not to connect at this time. Commissioner Twedt expressed concern regarding the ownership status of the site versus who would be paying for the improvements proposed. Commissioner Greil stated that there is some funding that comes along with the property from a trust fund that will help pay for the improvements. Commissioner McInnis suggested that it may be more feasible to make the parking lot connection to 16 Street at this time as long as the work was being th done, as it would be much more expensive to come back and complete the connection in the future. Chairman Greil stated that the decision was made to have the parking lot entrance come off of 17 Street because it is a wider street can handle the th increase in traffic better. At this point there isn’t a desire to connect to 16 Street th but the design was done so that it could should the need arise. Commissioner Zeyen reminded the Commission that extending the parking lot and access was more involved that just the cost of the curb and gutter and paving. It would require additional lighting and another gate, which does all add up. 3 Commissioner Twedt inquired as to the possibility of a more “historic” looking light for the parking lot area rather than the box lights proposed. Director Hinzman stated that while that may be possible, the box lights cut-off the light and focus it where it is needed. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Schmitt seconded the motion to recommend approval of the LeDuc Mansion parking lot site plan to the City Council, with the following conditions: 1.Installation of hedge plantings or creation of berms along the east side of the parking lot adequately screen parking and headlights. 2.Final approval of the development grading and utility plans by the City of Hastings. 3.That the parking lot lighting not exceed ½ foot candle at the property line, and that Staff look at other options for the parking lot lights that may have a more historic appearance. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, Greil abstaining. Motion passed. 7.Greg Jablonske – Final Plat #2005-13 – South Oaks of Hastings 3 Addition. rd Planner Jenson presented background information on the request. Commissioner Schmitt asked if by approving this plat we weren’t in fact approving lots that don’t meet minimum standards for a stand alone structure. Director Hinzman stated that while that is true, the intent is for these lots to have townhome units constructed on them. He acknowledged that perhaps there should be some language or the like to prevent this action. Commissioner Twedt asked if this was an item that would be brought back to Staff for further consideration. Director Hinzman added that these lots are required to have homeowner’s association documents recorded with the plat, which will require that the lots be constructed as a part of a multi-family development. That documentation would prohibit a lot being sold individually for the purpose of constructing a detached single family home. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner McInnis moved and Commissioner Zeyen seconded the motion to recommend approval of the final plat of SOUTH OAKS OF HASTINGS 3 RD ADDITION to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: 4 Adherence to the conditions of the South Oaks 2 Addition Preliminary 1) nd Plat Cash in lieu of land shall be paid to satisfy Park Dedication requirements 2) in the amount of $29,700 (27 units x $1,100 per unit) prior to the release of the Final Plat mylars for recording. Sewer Interceptor fees in the amount of $9,045 (27 units x $335 per unit) 3) shall be paid prior to the release of the Final Plat mylars for recording. A landscape plan must be submitted for Planning Director approval, 4) incorporating the following: (a)One front yard tree is required to be planted within 15’ of the right- of-way line (b)Boulevard trees must be setback at least 30 feet from all intersections Any uncompleted site work (including landscaping) must be escrowed at 5) 125 percent of the estimated value prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Establishment of a homeowners association to maintain all common open 6) space areas. The homeowner’s association documents shall be recorded as a part of the Final Plat. Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar 7) format) prior to release of the Final Plat mylars for recording. The Final Plat shall be recorded with Dakota County within 90 days of 8) approval by the City Council, or the approval is null and void. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion passed. 8.Other Business Director Hinzman updated the Commission on recent Council actions and upcoming Commission items. 9.Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm Respectfully submitted, _________________________________ Kristine Jenson 5 Recording Secretary