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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/01Hastings Planning Commission July 23rd, 2001 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Chairman Strauss called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, Michno, Strauss, Twedt. Commissioner Stotko arrived at 7:10 pm. Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Director Matthew Weiland, Associate Planner Kris Jenson 2. Approve June 25th, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. The minutes were accepted as written by an unanimous vote. 3. Public Hearing - Rezone Conzemius Dairy Farm/Dakota Summit (A Agriculture to C-4 Regional Shopping Center) Director Weiland presented background on the item. He added a condition that the rezoning is contingent upon final platting of the property. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing at 7:07 pm. Hearing no comments from the public, the public hearing was closed at 7:08 pm. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Michno moved and Commissioner Greil seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the rezoning of the property to C-4 Regional Shopping Center, subject to the following conditions: 1. The rezoning is contingent upon a final plat being recorded for the property. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 1, Anderson dissenting. Motion carried. 4. Site Plan Review - Hastings Country Club (2015 Westview Drive) Director Weiland presented background information. He also informed the Commission that Commissioner Stotko was acting as the representative for the Hastings Country Club and would be abstaining from the vote on this matter. He would be available for any technical questions the Commission may have. Chairman Strauss inquired as to the phasing of this project. Mr. Stotko stated that work would begin after the last large golf tournament of the year, which is within the next couple of weeks. A double wide trailer will be used as a temporary club house and a large tent will be on the premises for other tournaments and events which are scheduled through the remainder of the season. The parking lot will be maintained, however the Country Club hopes to have the new parking lot done yet this fall. Commissioner Anderson asked if there had been any neighborhood comment on this project. Mr. Stotko stated that a neighborhood meeting was held, and that one neighbor attended, with concerns regarding screening of the parking areas to his home, which is located along Westview Drive across from the Club. Director Weiland added that the neighborhood meeting was held on May BOth, 2001 and that the neighbor was also hoped that no variances were being granted for this project. He stated that some additional trees and a berm had been added along the west line of the parking lot for additional screening, and that a couple of mature trees were being saved. He also added that the new parking area, which meets City Codes, would better accommodate larger crowds from tournaments and events using the banquet facility. Chairman Strauss asked if the Country Club had explored the use of infiltration basins for water runoff, due to the sandy soils in the area. Mr. Stotko stated that water from the parking lot would be draining into a natural depression tot he north of the parking lot, and that much of the water will probably be infiltrated in that area. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the site plan for the Hastings Country Club, subject to the following conditions: That the proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot and landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 0, Stotko abstaining. Motion carried. 5. Site Plan Review - Summit Heights Planner Jenson presented background information on the item. Commissioner Anderson inquired as to the condition that the Planning Commission recommended at their June 25th meeting of splitting the 6 unit building along the south line. Director Weiland stated that the applicant=s engineer stated that a break could not be provided in that area without losing a unit. The applicant also argued to the City Council that since the building were staggered and not all in line, that the effect would be minimized. The City Council removed the condition from their approval of the Preliminary Plat. Chairman Strauss stated that she was disappointed to read of the Council=s action in the newspaper. She inquired as to the marketing of these units. Director Weiland stated that he believed they were higher end townhomes. Commissioner Anderson asked if the home styles in the 6 unit building would all be the same home style, since there were two home styles included with the packet. Director Weiland stated that they may be all of the same style, but that it may also depend upon the market for the units. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Stotko moved and Commissioner Greil seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council the approval of the Summit Heights site plan, subject to the following conditions: That the developer add additional evergreen and/or deciduous trees along the south property line, concentrating them between Lots 13 and 16, to provide additional screening. 2. That a berm shall be placed along the southern property line, if possible. The proposed structures and accessory items including, but not limited to, the cul-de- sac landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the units, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 1, Anderson dissenting. Motion carried. 6. Updates and Other Business Director Weiland stated that there would be a neighborhood open house on August 2nd in the Community Room for the proposed Augustana Senior Housing. David Schlintz, 1101 Park Lane, inquired as to some work occurring at Conzemious Park. 7. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.