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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/01Hastings Planning Commission August 13th, 2001 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Chairman Strauss called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, Michno, Stotko, Strauss, Twedt. Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Director Matthew Weiland, Associate Planner Kris Jenson 2. Approve July 23rd, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. The minutes were accepted as written by an unanimous vote. 3. Public Hearing - Sign Ordinance Revisions Planner Jenson presented background on the item. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing at 7:18 pm. Hearing no comments from the public, the public hearing was closed at 7:19 pm. Commissioner Greil asked if there would be special regulations for movie theatres, since they make use of more wall signage than a typical building, and also asked if the existing Hampton Bank sign would be non-conforming. Director Weiland stated that the additional provision for movie theatres was an excellent idea and that the Hampton Bank sign would be non-conforming. Commissioner Greil also inquired if proper notice was given. Director Weiland stated that the Chamber of Commerce received the information for distribution within the Chamber newsletter, and that aside from the public notice published in the newspaper, the sign information was published in the newspaper. Commissioner Hollenbeck inquired whether roof signs were still permitted. Director Weiland responded that roof signs are only permitted by permission of the City Council when special circumstances apply. 2 Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the Chapterl0, Section 10.02 Definitions and Section 10.08 Sign Ordinance revisions, with the following conditions: 1. That language is added to all movie theatres adequate wall signage to list films that are playing. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7, Nays, 0. Motion carried. 4. Public Hearing - Special Use Permit - Hastings Gymnastics Center Planner Jenson presented background information. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing at 7:27 pm. Hearing no comments from the audience, the public hearing was closed at 7:28 pm. Chairman Strauss stated this was a simple case of moving a facility within the park. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the special use permit for the Hastings Gymnastics Center, with the following conditions: 1. That the Hastings Gymnastics Center will address the issue of adequate parking on the site, for daily events and make arrangements for temporary parking when special events are held. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7, Nays, 0. Motion carried. 5. Public Hearing - South Pines 4 Preliminary Plat Director Weiland presented background information on the item. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing at 7:46 pm, and with no public comment, closed the public hearing at 7:47 pm. Commissioner Stotko stated that he has always liked this project and is glad to see the issues addressed. Commissioner Michno inquired as to the timeline for the by-pass around the south end of Hastings, as well as the phasing plan of South Pines 4 with the Tuttle Drive connection. Director Weiland stated that it was most likely about a 10 year plan, depending upon alignment, budgeting requirements, etc. He also stated that Tuttle Drive, if/when connected, would alleviate many of the traffic issues at the intersection with Hwy 316. Commissioner Twedt stated that he is still concerned about traffic issues and hopes that the City will be diligent in checking the roads and traffic in the area. Chairman Strauss stated that she would like to see that the temporary connection to Michael Avenue built to City standards. Commissioner Twedt also expressed concern for the Hwy 316 reconstruction and re-alignment of Michael Avenue in that area. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Stotko moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded a motion to recommend to City Council the approval of the South Pines 4 Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: That street names shall be added to the final plat. The street names are subject to the approval of the Fire Marshall and Public Works Director. The two major north south roads shall be platted with 66 f of ROW. The easterly north/south road shall be built at 36 ft. That property within 75-feet of the HWY 316 centerline right of way boundary be dedicated as HWY 316 right of way. This right of way shall also include access control. That the project developer will need to submit a site plan to MNDOT with before/after hydraulic computations for both 10 and 100-year events showing drainage paths, runoff coefficients, ponding calculations, and locations. One (1) foot of freeboard is needed over the high-water elevation. Please supply this information on a computer disk in a HydroCad format. The westerly north/south road shall be expanded to 40 ft south of Tuttle Dr until the first intersection. That a temporary or permanent road connection must be made between the cul-de- sac in the southeastern corner of the property and Michael Ave. This shall be at least a gravel road. That a temporary or permanent road connection must be made completing the circle drive in the townhome area. This shall be at least a gravel road. That the stormwater plan shall be reviewed by BARR Engineering and any BARR Engineering comments shall be incorporated into the stormwater plan. The Developer shall be responsible for the costs of the BARR Engineering stormwater plan review. 4 10. 11 12. 13 14. 15 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21 22. 23 These costs shall be agreed to in the development agreement. That the preliminary plat is subject to MNDOT review and shall incorporate any comments received into the final plat. That the landscape islands eyebrows shall be maintained by the homeowners and not by the City. The developer shall provide documentation on the maintenance of the landscape islands eyebrows to be recorded with the plat and development agreement. That the developer shall have a separate water meter and water line installed for all irrigation systems. The applicant shall be required to pay $310.00 per lot in interceptor sewer charges, prior to the city releasing the final plat hardshells. The interceptor sewer charge for this project totals $66,030.00 for 213 units. That the developer shall pay $127,146.48 in park dedication fees. These fees may be reduced by trail development credit. The fees will be agreed to in the Development agreement. The park dedication fees shall be paid prior to the release of the final plat hardshells. That the preliminary plat shall be modified to include a trail along HWY 316 up to 37th St. That the trail and park outlet along the western edge of the park shall be modified in the final plat in one of the following ways: 1. Eliminate the trail and park outlet along the western edge of the park and replace with a buildable lot 2. Move the trail and park outlet south to line up with the intersection. That the developer shall install, to City standards, all trails identified on the preliminary plat. That the developer shall submit a tree plan identifying street trees every 50 linear 50 ft, subject to the approval of the City Forester. That the builders in this subdivision shall plant Aboulevard~ trees according to the submitted tree plan and one front yard tree per lot. An escrow is required for any unplanted trees before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any units without trees is allowed. That the Developer shall be required to address Dakota County=s environmental concerns before grading permits are issued. That the Developer shall be required to address Dakota County=s concerns about the abandoned irrigation well before grading permits are issued. That the developer shall provide evidence that any septic systems and wells have properly abandoned on the property. That the preliminary plat is subject to the following phasing plan: Phase 1 - The first phase of development will include 109 lots (52 twin homes, 57 single family homes). 36th St must be fully constructed to the western property line as part of this phase. The road connection to Michael Ave shall be completed. Two temporary or permanent roads shall also be installed to complete the circle drive in the townhome area and to connect 24. 25. the cul-de-sac in the southeastern part of the property with Michael Ave. Phase 2- The second phase of development would include 104 lots. This is the remainder of the lots within the City. The timing of phase 2 of the development would be based on the results of a new traffic study completed after 80 % of phase 1 was completed. Phase 2 would only be allowed to move forward if the anticipated level of service at the HWY 316 intersection is at a level of AC~ or better. This phase would also be allowed to move forward if finalized plans are in place to extend Tuttle Dr to the west within 2 years. Phase 3 - Phase 3 of the development includes the 40 acres currently outside the City Limits. The City would only annex this property if the property directly west of this development is annexed and plans are finalized to extend Tuttle Dr to HWY 61. That the Developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City to memorialize conditions of preliminary plat and that the executed Agreement shall be recorded against the subject property prior to issuance of building permits. That the connection to Michael Avenue be constructed to City standards. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 7, Nays, 0. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Wal-Mart Preliminary Site Plan - Wal-Mart Director Weiland presented background information on the preliminary plat, the master plan, and the site plan. Darcy Winter, a commercial broker representing Wal-Mart, discussed how Wal-Mart initially looked at plans for expansion at their current site, including demolishing the building and building from scratch. They are currently looking marketing the site for another user. The current store is simply too small for the volume that the store needs. She added that the proposed layout is similar to that of Maple Grove and Elk River. Greg Frank, Civil Engineer with McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates, explained the site access issues as well as the frontage road. He stated that the traffic study shows that the intersection at Hwy 55 and General Sieben Drive, still functions at an acceptable level at full development of the Wal- Mart site, but that the intersection of the North Frontage Road and General Sieben Drive will fail and meet the warrants for a traffic signal. He also stated that extensive soil boring were done on the site to examine ground conditions, and that Braun Intertec, a company that worked with Dakota County and the new high school on their sites with reference to geological issues. Mr. Frank passed out a memo to the Commission regarding Eco-Wal-Marts, and that this Wal-Mart will incorporate all the 6 features listed within the memo, with the exception of the white roof, which is more appropriate for the southern climates. Director Weiland reminded the Commission that there were 3 separate motions for this item - preliminary plat, master plan, and site plan. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing regarding the preliminary plat at 8:15 pm. Bernie Hess, St. Paul, Minnesota, a representative of the Food Workers Union, expressed concerns that residents will shift their business from local businesses to Wal-Mart. He sited the web site for the Institute for Self-Reliance (http://www.newrules.org) for statistics regarding Wal-Mart's affect on other business within a community. He also gave some reason for rejecting the site - that it is not needed, doesn't fit with Smart Growth policies, traffic, noise, and pollution. He also stated that this site will bring approximately 210 multi-axle trucks per week. Bill Bauer, 17970 Joan Avenue, distributed an opinion piece from the Institute for Self-Reliance's Director Stacy Mitchell about Wal-Mart's and the empty big boxes left behind. Loren Flom, 1150 West 14th Street, stated that he believes Wal-Mart is a good store and an asset to the community, but doesn't see the need for expansion. Mr. Flom stated that they currently use much of the parking lot to store garden center goods, and that on Saturday mornings a farmer's market uses another portion of the parking lot. Mike Harris, Red Wing, part owner of the County Market store within the Westview Mall, stated he was concerned about the thousands of empty big boxes that are scattered around the country, and the affect that they have on the small communities in which many are located. Tom Dickman, 1315 Tyler Street, stated that he is concerned about filling the empty building on the south side of town, as well as pushing the existing grocers out of business. Sue Qualy, stated that it seems everyone is more concerned about traffic on Hwy 316 but not with the increased traffic around the new high school. Mrs. Qualy feels that the traffic will constantly be backed up in the area with all the events at the high school. Mary Kocek, 1016 East 3rd Street, stated her concerns with the vacant building on Hwy 316. The City has had several vacant buildings over the years which have not filled quickly. She also inquired about the length of the lease at the new building and expressed concern that the wages at Wal-Mart are very low and are generally not 40 hour per week positions. Harold Featherstone, 1803 Featherstone Road, stated that the proposed Wal-Mart doesn't seem to fit in the area, especially with the water tower that states "Historic Hastings". He' s also concerned with blight in the community and would prefer to see shops and apartments above Wal-Mart on a second level. Doesn't feel the tax benefits will be great, and asked Ms. Winter who would be willing to take 7 the existing building. Ms. Winter stated that Wal-Mart Realty company has been in contact with several "category killers", stores that specialize in one type of product, such as office supplies, pet supplies, garden centers, craft stores, electronics, etc. Christine Lindsay, 1481 West 4th Street, asked if when the high school was proposed it was known that there would be a big box retailer adjacent to the school site. She stated that she also tried to get in touch with Senator Paul Wellstone regarding the issue of Wal-Mart leaving vacant building in communities, and stated that the State of Texas there are currently 40 vacant Wal-Mart buildings. Chairman Strauss closed the public hearing at 9:10 pm. Director Weiland stated that he would try and address some of the issues raised and would ask the Wal-Mart representatives to address the rest. He asked Ms. Winter to explain what would be available at the new location that is not currently available. Ms. Winter stated that the enclosed garden center would increase significantly, adding the tire and lube center, and the vision center. Commissioner Greil inquired if groceries would be available at this site. Ms. Winter stated that they would not be available. She added that 2 different grocery retailers looked into locating in the vacant land adjacent to Wal-Mart. Commissioner Michno asked what the population was of the communities with the comparative Wal- Marts. Ms. Winter stated that she did not know the population of Maple Grove or of Elk River. She also stated that the Hastings Wal-Mart pulls from area communities such as Cottage Grove. Commissioner Greil inquired if the Wal-Mart would pull in residents of Rosemount. Ms. Winter stated that she didn't believe so. Commissioner Michno asked how far apart Maple Grove and Elk River were. Ms. Winter stated approximately 10 miles. Dave S., Land Use Attorney for Wal-Mart, stated that governments do not have the authority to tie land use decisions to other existing land uses - like tying Wal-Mart's site plan or preliminary plat to action being taken on the vacant building on the south end of town. 8 Commissioner Anderson expressed his dislike of the project, but acknowledged that Wal-Mart is simply doing business. Wal-Mart and Target both like to position themselves in competitive locations. He feels that the issue of the traffic light at General Sieben Drive and North Frontage Road should be addressed up front, with Wal-Mart paying the cost. Commissioner Michno inquired as to the ponds location in relations to the high school, which Director Weiland pointed out. Commissioner Greil inquired of Mr. Hess if he had any statistics on Wal-Mart relocations within the same community, since Wal-Mart has been in Hastings for the past 10 years. Commissioner Greil also expressed concern at the traffic that would be drawn to the west end from the south, but also with the additional housing units which have recently been approved by the City south of the Vermillion River, as well as the traffic coming down Hwy 61 from Cottage Grove. He feels that the site itself is good, but feels there will be too much of a negative impact on the south side of Hastings. Commissioner Twedt stated that he echos the concerns of Commissioners Anderson and Greil. He also feels that this will increase the amount of traffic on Vermillion Street, and would like to see Wal- MArt specifically address the vacant building issue. Commissioner Michno questioned whether the vacant land at Country Crossroads (the vacant area next to Wal-Mart) would work for this project. Ms. Winter stated that it would not work. Commissioner Hollenbeck stated that Wal-Mart is expanding because there is obviously a need. She also stated that the Hastings downtown, in which she owns a business, is a specialty market. She would like to see the site plan as user friendly as possible, with sidewalks and bike racks, but that residents shouldn't under-estimate the business community of Hastings. Commissioner Michno expressed concern over Dakota County' s comments regarding a leaking fuel tank and possible sinkholes in the area. Mr. Frank stated that the 76 soil borings done on the proposed site were at a minimum of 20' in depth, and that the ground water moves to the northeast, so any pollution at the Government Center would be moving away from this site. Director Weiland stated that traffic was studied as a part of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan process. Connections through the Century South and Riverwood neighborhoods would provide some traffic relief to the Vermillion River bridge on Hwy 61. He also inquired about irrigations systems at the new site. Mr. Frank stated that at the current site there are no irrigation systems, but that one is planned for the new site. Director Weiland stated that an in-ground irrigations system would help to better maintain landscaping, and that the Code Enforcement Officer can be notified of debris problems. Currently the school district and the county object to the immediate signalization at General Sieben Drive and North Frontage Road, because they feel it will back up traffic. Costs for traffic signals are typically assigned in development agreements, and that the conduit for the traffic signal would be put in place as a part of the road reconstruction. Commissioner Anderson inquired as to what kind of material Quik-brick was. Mr. Frank stated that it has the appearance of brick, but looking at it very closely, you may be able to see that it comes in larger panels. Commissioner Anderson inquired if the additional signage shown on the building OWe sell for less' and 'Satisfaction guaranteed') was really necessary, and felt the building would look much better without the additional signage. Ms. Winter stated that Wal-Mart holds their signage very highly. Commissioner Twedt inquired as to the number of actions the Commission needed to take. Director Weiland stated that there were 3 votes necessary: preliminary plat, master plan, and site plan. Commissioner Greil inquired if the Commission had the authority to tie the approval of the proposed site to the existing site. Director Weiland stated that the City does not have the legal authority to place conditions regarding the existing location. Chairman Strauss stated that the Commission could not deny the project based on the movement from one side of town to the other. Residents will still be making trips to that end of town with Veterans Park, the arena and the like in the area. The Planning Commission's role is not to make market decisions. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to amend Condition #21, which deals with the traffic signal, to state that Wal-Mart will be responsible for the entire cost, since their development drives the need for the signal. Mr. Frank stated that the new high school and the future Government Center expansions would also add traffic to the road. Director Weiland reminded the Commission that the preliminary plat doesn't look at the users on the site, simply how the land is being divided. 10 Chairman Strauss suggested that the traffic signal issue be amended to state that the traffic signal will be installed at a time when the County and School District request the signal. Ms. Lindsay inquired whether 4th Street was examined as a potential traffic route. Director Weiland stated that it was studied as a part of the high school traffic study, which concluded that the majority of additional traffic will be as a result of the high school. He inquired of the Wal- Mart store manager what hours the current Wal-Mart was open. Brenda Hollerich, store manager of the Hastings Wal-Mart, stated that the store is currently open 24 hours. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded a motion to City Council the approval of the Dakota Summit Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. That the property is rezoned to C-4 Regional Shopping Center That the Hastings High School Plat shall be recorded before this plat is recorded. That the North Frontage Rd is extended through this property and platted with 40 ft of right of way. The stormwater plan shall be reviewed by BARR Engineering and any BARR Engineering comments shall be incorporated into the stormwater plan. The Developer shall be responsible for the costs of the BARR Engineering stormwater plan review. That the storm water pond shall be sealed and the slopes of the pond shall not exceed 5 to 1 slopes. That if the developer fences the pond, the fence shall be a decorative rod iron fence. The developer shall provide documentation that common open space and ponding basins shall be privately maintained and not the city. All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with appropriate cover to eliminate erosion problems. The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the City's property maintenance ordinance. That a fire hydrant shall be placed within 50 ft of the AY~ connection on the rear of the building. That park dedication fees of $ 43,500, for the 29 acres, shall be paid prior to the release of the final plat hard shells. That the Developer shall incorporate MNDOT's comments into the preliminary plat or site plan. That the developer shall pay 6 interceptor sewer charges per developable acre at a rate of $310.00 per sewer interceptor charge. These fees amount to $53,940.00 for the 29 acres. These fees shall be paid prior to City release of final plat hardshells. 11 15. 16. 17. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31 32. 33. That the Developer shall obtain Site Plan approval from the City prior to issuance of any building permits for any future proposed developments on property. That Drainage and Utility easements on the final plat shall be modified as follows: 1. The drainage and utility easement along the southern property line ofoutlot A shall be increased 20 ft. 2. Ten (10) ft drainage and utility easements shall be added to the north and south side of the North Frontage Rd Right of Way That the following Sidewalk and Trail Easements shall be prepared as part of the final plat. 1. 10 ft sidewalk/trail easements shall be prepared for the north and south side of the North Frontage Rd Right of Way. 2. 10 ft Trail easements shall be prepared for the bike trail long the eastern property line, where the bike trail is located out of the public right of way. That the final plat shall be modified to include 14 ft of additional platted General Sieben Dr right of way for a total of 80 ft of right of way. That no retail development on the Dakota Summit property will be allowed to open to the public, until the General Sieben Dr road improvements have been constructed. That the cost for the General Sieben Dr road improvements shall be agreed to in the development agreement. That the timing, cost share and design of future traffic signals for this project shall be agreed to in a development agreement That the developer shall address Dakota County' s concerns about the geology of the property, prior to the City issuing grading permits. That the gas station shall obtain a special use permit as part of the site plan approval for the gas station. That the Developer shall be required to replat outlots before they may be developed That the Developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City to memorialize conditions of preliminary plat approval and that the executed Agreement shall be recorded against the subject property prior to issuance of an grading and/or building permits. Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried. Master Plan Chairman Strauss inquired how the gas station would work. Mr. Frank explained that there would be two entrances to the gas station from North Frontage Road, and that the site would most likely consist of pumps with an attendant station, there would not be a convenience store on the site. Chairman Strauss inquired as to the typical size of the outlots. Mr. Frank stated that they were approximately 250' deep by 240' deep, and that the outlots together 12 could accommodate approximately 40,000 square feet of retail/service space total. Ms. Winter added that the outlots will be owned by the Conzemious Dairy Farm, and not by Wal- Mart. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Dakota Summit Master Plan to the City Council, with the following conditions: Future uses proposed on the site shall be consistent with the Master Plan layout. Detailed site plans shall be submitted for each phase of the project. 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 7, Nays 0. Motion carried. Due to the late hour, the Planning Commission decided to hold off on the vote for the Wal-Mart Site Plan, and proceed with the other items on the agenda, then return to the site plan review. 7. Variance Requests - 200-202 7th Street East Planner Jenson provided background information on the item. Chairman Strauss stated that this was a very old house, and that since the neighbors had no objections to the variance, she felt it was appropriate. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Greil seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of a 1.6' interior side yard setback variance, a 4.3' corner side yard variance and approval to City Council of a 13' addition to the non-conforming structure to the rear of the lot, as well as approval to permit a duplex on the lot with a total land area of 11,550 square feet, based on the findings fact: That the existing home was constructed in 1863. That the applicant is intending to construct a permanent foundation for the home and place it in the same spot in which it has been for the past 138 years. That using the home as a duplex on the lot as is meets the spirit of the code. Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried. 13 8. Shoreland Variance - 623 and 629 2nd Street East Planner Jenson presented background information on the request. Chairman Strauss stated that financial reasons are not grounds for the granting of a variance, and felt that the applicant was lucky to have received the interpretation that they did when the lots were initially developed. Director Weiland explained the circumstances surrounding the sewer/water assessments. Chairman Strauss stated that if persons feel that the code is too restrictive, then they should work to change the code, rather than ask for variances. Commissioner Anderson asked the applicant to further explain her request. Marilu Husman-Woodford stated that she purchased the lots on East 2nd Street with the intent of rehabbing the property. She admitted to not doing the research into what was available for utilities on the lots prior to the purchase. She stated that the cost to install the sewer was approximately $25,000. Commissioner Twedt stated that while he visited the site and feels that another single family home would fit in the area, the variance doesn't meet the requirements set forth by the zoning code. Commissioner Anderson asked if the lots would meet the minimums if both homes were to be single- family homes. Director Weiland stated they would not. He stated that had sewer been installed for the lots, the owner would have been assessed the cost of the installation. Planning Commission Action: Chairman Strauss moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded the motion to deny a variance to the City of Hastings Shoreland Management Ordinance lot size requirements and lot width requirements based on the below findings of fact: 1. The applicant is requesting the variance for financial reasons. 2. The applicant has not demonstrated a hardship unique to the property. Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried. 10. Century South - Final Plat Director Weiland presented background information on the project. 14 Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Stotko moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Century South Final Plat, subject to the following conditions: 4. 5. 6. 10. 11. 12. That all private drives and related utilities be designed and constructed according to City standards, as determined by the Public Works Director. That the developer shall provide evidence that all private drives and utilities will be maintained by a homeowner's association not by the City. That the Developer shall agree to pay for a portion of the culverts. These costs shall be agreed to in the development agreement. That the final plat shall be modified to change the following street names. A. Park Circle shall be renamed. The new name is subject to the approval of the Fire Marshall and Public Works Director. That the City shall pay the difference in oversizing the utilities in the project. These cost shall be agreed to in the development agreement. That the cul-de-sac island shall be maintained by the homeowners and not by the City. The developer shall provide documentation on the maintenance of the cul-de-sac island to be recorded with the plat and development agreement. That the developer shall have a separate water meter and water line installed for all irrigation systems. The applicant shall be required to pay $310.00 per lot in interceptor sewer charges, prior to the city releasing the final plat hardshells. The interceptor sewer charge for this project totals $68,820.00 for 222 units. That the developer shall construct and pay for the park improvements. The developer will work with NRRC on park design. This shall be agreed to in the development agreement. That the developer shall install, to City standards, all trails identified on the landscape plan dated 4/4/01. That the builders in this subdivision shall plant "boulevard" trees according to the submitted tree plan and one front yard tree per lot. An escrow is required for any unplanted trees before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any units without trees is allowed. That the 75 ft agricultural buffer shall be maintained as open space and that fence post will be installed an property lines to identify the property boundaries. Restrictive covenants will be recorded with the deeds of the lots that include the agricultural buffer. Markers shall be installed on the property to identify the identifying the agricultural buffer area. That the town home units in the project are required to go through the site plan review process, before they are approved. That a signature line for the Chair of the Planning Commission shall be added to the title page of the final plat hardshells. 15 That the Developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City to memorialize conditions of final plat and site plan approval and that the executed Agreement shall be recorded against the subject property prior to issuance of building permits. Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried. 10. Site Plan - Wal-Mart Chairman Strauss stated that she would like to see some foundation plantings to break up the big box facade. Her concerns with the parking lots are that there are no median strips to discourage people from driving across the parking lot and not within the drive aisles. She also suggested that for the future expansion areas that native grasses, rather than sod be used to discourage the geese from congregating there. Mr. Frank stated that there is some opportunity to do some planter boxes along the front of the stor ein the indents. Commissioner Anderson suggested that Wal-Mart ditch the excess signage. Chairman Strauss requested that the native grasses in the expansions areas be added as a condition. Commissioner Twedt reminded the Wal-Mart representatives that many Hastings officials and residents are not happy with this proposal, and suggested that they work to make the existing Wal- Mart site as viable as possible. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Hollenbeck moved and Commissioner Greil seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Wal-Mart site plan to the City Council, subject tot he following conditions: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That the property is rezoned to C-4 Regional Shopping Center That the property is final platted. That the Developer shall incorporate MNDOT's comments into the preliminary plat or site plan. That the Wal-Mart store shall not be allowed to open to the public, until the General Sieben Dr road improvements have been constructed. That the traffic issues with Dakota County shall be resolved, before building permits are issued. That the landscape plan shall be modified as follows, subject to the approval of the City Planner. 1. Trees shall be planted every 50 ft along both sides of the North Frontage Rd extension. 16 8. 9. 10. 11 12. 13. 14. 2. Trees shall be planted every 50 ft along 4th St W on both sides of the Bike Trail. 3. A row of 6 - 8 ft evergreen trees shall be planted on the southern side of the ponding basin. 4. The ponding basin shall be planted with native vegetation. 5. The row of pine trees on the eastern property line shall be increased to 6- 8 ft in height and shall be extended south to the garden center. 6. A three foot hedge shall be added on the southern edge of the parking lot. That a decorative rod iron fence matching the garden center rod iron fence shall be placed along the top of the retaining wall. That bike racks shall be placed at the front of the store. That no outdoor storage shall be allowed on site, unless it is screened from public view with screening walls built from the same materials as the primary building. That the gas station shall obtain a special use permit as part of the site plan approval for the gas station. 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. Irrigation Native Plantings Foundation Plantings Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried. 9. Final Plat - Pleasant Valley 11th Addition Planner Jenson presented background information. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Pleasant Valley 11th Addition Final Plat to City Council, subject to the following conditions: The final plat hard shells must be consistent with the approved final plat. The developer shall pay $310.00 per lot for sewer interceptor fees, $2790.00 for 9 lots, prior to the City signing and releasing the final plat. The developer shall submit landscape plans showing the cul-de-sac island required for Madison Court. The developer shall also be responsible for proving that the island will be maintained by some means other than through City involvement. The developer shall submit a tree plan showing boulevard trees every 50' along Madison Street and Madison Court, as well as one front yard tree per lot. These trees 17 shall be at least two inches in diameter at the base and the species of the tree should be on the list of approved trees created by the City Forester. This requirement is consistent with what the city has been requiring in other areas. An escrow is required for any unplanted trees before occupancy of any units without trees is allowed. That the developer will incorporate any comments by the Public Works Director on the final plat hardshells. Upon vote taken, Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motion carried. 12. Updates and Other Business Director Weiland reminded the Commission of an open house on Thursday for the City Council, NRRC, HPC, Planning Commission, Downtown business and property owners, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and City Staff regarding a proposed development project within the downtown. The meeting is from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the City Council Chambers. 13. Adjournment Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Stotko to adjourn the meeting, and the vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 pm.