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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/24/01{-IASTIN6/S PLANNIN6/COMLMIISSION September 24, 2001 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Strauss called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, Strauss, Twedt. Commissioner Michno arrived at 7:04 pm. Commissioners Absent: Stotko Staff Present: Planning Director Matthew Weiland, Associate Planner Kris Jenson 2. Approve September 10, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes The minutes were accepted as written by an unanimous vote. 3. Public Hearing - Rezoning of property near 1403 Featherstone Road (A to R-3) Planner Jenson presented background information on the rezoning. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing at 7:05 pm. Hearing no comments from the public, the hearing was closed at 7:06 pm. Chairman Strauss asked if there were possibilities of several driveways onto Featherstone Road. Director Weiland stated that no plans at this time have been received for the property. However, individual driveways would be required to maintain the 35' setback with driveway turnarounds, as was done with the home along Featherstone Road which are a part of the Featherstone Ridge Plat. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Michno seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the rezoning of the property located along Featherstone Road. Upon final vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 0. Motion carried. 4. Site Plan Review - Centex Homes, Century South Director Weiland provided background information on the project. Commissioner Twedt expressed concern that there was not enough guest parking available at the 2 homes. Jim Johnston, Lyman Development, stated that each unit has a two-car garage, as well as two parking spaces on the driveway in front of the garage. Each of the private drives in front of the homes has two additional spaces at the end of the driveway, and where possible, a grouping of spaces were added to provide overflow parking. Chairman Strauss asked if each of the units had two bedrooms. Mr. Johnston stated that each unit had a minimum of two bedrooms, and were typically occupied by young single adults and young families. Commissioner Michno inquired as to the average cost of the units. Steve Vollerick, Centex Homes, stated that the units would be in upper 120's to 130's, and perhaps some in the low 140's, depending upon options selected. Commissioner Anderson asked as to the typical size of the units, and whether they would be sprinkled. Mr. Vollerick stated that the units ranged in size from 1422 to 1540 finished square footage, and that they would be fire sprinkled. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Centex Homes Site Plan, subject to the following conditions: 3. 4. 5. The proposed structures and accessory items including, but not limited to, the 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. That all private drives and related utilities be designed and constructed according to City policies 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 and not by the City. That the developer shall install separate water meters and water lines installed for all irrigation systems. That the landscape plan be modified to illustrate landscaped buffers between the driveways. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 0. Motion carried. 5. Final Plat - Summit Heights Planner Jenson presented background information. Chairman Strauss expressed disappointment that the Commission's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat wasn't accepted by the City Council. Commissioner Anderson inquired if the Planning Commission would be reviewing the Site Plan again. Director Weiland stated that the Site Plan was already approved and would not be reviewed further. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to approve the Final Plat for Summit Heights, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat hard shells must be consistent with the approved final plat. 2. The developer shall pay $5,270.00 in interceptor sewer charges prior tot he City signing the final plat. 3. That the applicant shall pay $850 per lot, for a total of $14,450 in park dedication fees. The total may be offset by trail credit, subject to the approval of the Hastings NRRC. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 0, Anderson dissenting. Motion carried. 6. Updates and Other Business There were no updates or other business. 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm.