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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/05 1fastin3~ :J5.rannin3 T;(')mmi~d(')n ~ovember14,2005 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Greil called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Greil, Hollenbeck, McInnis, Twedt, Zeyen. Commissioners Absent: Schmitt, Truax Staff Present: Associate Planner Kris Jenson, Administrative Assistant Samantha Schmidtke. 2. Approve October 24, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Twedt, second by Commissioner Zeyen to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2005 Planning Commission meeting as presented by Staff. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Stricker, Jeff and Corrine - Type II Horne Occupation Permit #2005-67 - Seal Coating Business - 3615 Malcolm Ave. Planner Jenson presented an overview of the application for the home occupation. She noted that two neighbors had called in response to the request. Both had concerns about the storage of the seal-coating trailer in the driveway and felt it was a detriment to the neighborhood. ~either person seemed concerned with the operation of the business itself. Chairman Greil opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 pm. Casey Kohn, 3620 Malcolm Ave, stated that he had no problems with the business or it's operation in the neighborhood. Hearing no other comments, the hearing was closed at 7:06 pm. Commissioner Twedt asked for clarification on the regulations regarding parking of a truck and trailer on site. Planner Jenson stated that home occupations are limited to one vehicle and one trailer for the business use. She added that it could be a recommendation of Staff and the Planning Commission that the trailer, which seems to have generated the most concern, be stored within the garage when not in use. Minutes - Hastings Planning Commission November 14,2005 - Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Twedt questioned if the product within the trailer could leak out and seep into the ground. Corrine Stricker, applicant, stated that the product quickly hardens when exposed to the elements, and can be picked up and thrown away. Chairman Greil asked the applicant if they would be willing to store the trailer in the garage. Ms. Stricker stated that while they preferred to store the trailer outdoors, they could store it in the garage. She added that they also have a gravel parking pad alongside the garage behind their fence that they could store it on so as to minimize its view in the neighborhood. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Zeyen moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded the motion to table the review of the Type II Home Occupation License to the November 28th meeting, in order for Staff to resolve some outstanding issues with the Public Works Department. Upon vote taken, Ayes: 5, ~ays: O. Motion passed. 4. City of Hastings - City Code Amendment #2005-72 - Chapter 10, Section 10.25A - Public Institution Uses. Planner Jenson presented the Staff report on the proposed Amendment. Chairman Greil opened the public hearing at 7:16 pm. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 pm. Commissioner Twedt questioned why communications towers were removed as a permitted use. Planner Jenson stated that in the mid 90's when the tower and antennae ordinance was adopted, towers and antennas were added as a special use in all zoning districts. Staff surmised that it was simply overlooked that communications towers were already a permitted use in this district, and the deleting of that language makes the placement of towers by special use permit consistent in all districts. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Twedt moved and Commissioner McInnis seconded the motion to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amendment for Chapter 10, Section 10.25A to the City Council. Upon vote taken, Ayes: 5, ~ays: O. Motion passed. OTHER ACTIONS Minutes - Hastings Planning Commission November 14,2005 - Page 3 of 4 5. Waste Management - Site Plan #2005-73 - Building Add. - 2800 Millard Ave. Planner Jenson presented the Staff report on the proposed site plan. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner McInnis moved and Commissioner Zeyen seconded the motion to recommend approval of the site plan for the building addition at Waste Management, located at 2800 Millard Ave to the City Council, with the following conditions: 1) Adherence to the Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Architectural Elevations as presented to the City Council. 2) All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover to eliminate erosion problems. 3) The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the City's property maintenance ordinance. 4) A parking lot striping plan must be approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a building permit. 5) Low maintenance plantings (shrubs, bushes, etc.) must be planted adjacent to the fence along Millard Avenue and Commerce Drive. 6) Final approval of the development grading and utility plans by the City of Hastings prior to issuance of a building permit. Additional information must be presented to the Public Works Director including building grade elevations and grade changes on site. The applicant shall be liable for any costs involved in consultant review of the plans. 7) All rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall from areas facing a public right-of-way, and painted to match the building elsewhere. 8) Any uncompleted site work (including landscaping) must be escrowed at 125 percent of the estimated value prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 9) Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format) prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 10) Any signage on the site is required to obtain a sign permit from the Planning Department prior to being erected on site. 11) 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. Upon vote taken, Ayes: 5, ~ays: O. Motion passed. 5. Wagner, Ted - Site Plan #2005-75 - Garage -126 State St. Planner Jenson presented the Staff report on the proposed site plan. Minutes - Hastings Planning Commission November 14, 2005 - Page 4 of 4 Commissioner Zeyen questioned whether the area in front of the garages would be paved for parking as well. Ted Wagner, applicant, stated that it would be paved. Commissioner Zeyen questioned whether a dumpster enclosure should be required to be built for the site. Mr. Wagner stated that the dumpster is shared by the residents of both buildings and paid for by both property owners. Planner Jenson stated that when she and Director Hinzman discussed this item, the issue of a garbage dumpster wasn't raised. She added that Staff would examine the issue, and if appropriate, make a recommendation to the City Council. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Hollenbeck moved and Commissioner Zeyen seconded the motion to recommend approval of the site plan for the proposed 984 s.f. garage addition at 126 State Street to the City Council, with the following conditions: 1. That the mature trees at the perimeter of the site be fenced off and protected during construction of the garage. 2. That four additional parking spaces be delineated and striped on the site to meet minimum parking requirements. A plan indicating the placement and size of the spaces shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval prior to the issuance of the building permit. 3. 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. Upon vote taken, Ayes: 5, ~ays: O. Motion passed. 7. Other Business There was no other business. 8. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, rw) ~VL~ Kris Jenson .. Recording Secretary