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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/01{-IASTIN6/S PLANNIN6/COMLMIISSION December l0th' 2001 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Strauss called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Greil, Hollenbeck, Anderson, Strauss, Twedt, Michno Commissioners Absent: Stotko Staff Present: Acting Planning Director Kris Jenson, Planning Administrative Assistant Samantha Schmidtke 2. Approve November 26th, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. The minutes were accepted as written by a unanimous vote. 3. Variance - Side and rear yard setback - 303 East 18th Street Acting Director Jenson presented background information on the variance request to the zoning code. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing regarding the variance request at 7:06 pm. Hearing no comments from the public, the hearing was closed at 7:07 pm. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Michno seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the variance request to the property. Upon final vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 0. Motion carried. Commissioner Twedt questioned what the additional garage space will be used for - garage or living space. The applicant stated it would be used as garage space. 4. Site Plan Review - Three Rivers Mobile Home Park, Phase VIII Acting Planning Director Jenson presented the background information for the final phase of the Three Rivers MHP. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing regarding the site plan review at 7:10 pm. Hearing no comment from the public, the hearing was closed at 7:11 pm. 2 Commissioner Anderson expressed concern regarding the distance from the units to the storm shelter. Acting Director Jenson stated that the storm shelter was centrally located. Commissioner Anderson also inquired if the storm shelter was electrified. Acting Director Jenson stated that she was unsure but the previous storm shelter met the Minnesota Department of Health as well as the MPCA guidelines. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Hollenbeck moved and Commissioner Michno seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park, Phase VIII site plan subject to the following conditions: The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to streets, utilities 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 the city code escrow requirements. The developer shall plant one "boulevard" tree per lot. These trees 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. Construction plans, including plan and profiles of the streets, storm sewers,, and utilities are subject to the comments of the Public Works Director, and must be approved prior to construction. Copies of the MPCA wastewater permit and MDH water permit must be received by the City before construction may commence. City Inspection of the street and utility construction will be required. As required with City inspection of private utilities, the developer must post a cash escrow to be used to pay for the City's consultant inspector. The developer shall submit to the City a new address map of the Three Rivers Mobile Home Community in an electronic AutoCAD R14 format, including the entire development, including Phase VIII. The applicant/developer shall provide the City with as-builts of Phase VIII streets and utilities. SAC and WAC charges shall be paid at the time of the building permit for each dwelling moved into Phase VIII. Park management shall be responsible for obtaining the first dwelling permit and payment of all connection fees. No dwelling shall be placed on any lot without a building permit from the City of Hastings. No occupancy will be permitted prior to all inspections having been approved and a final certificate of occupancy issued. Upon final vote taken, Ayes, 6, Nays, 0. Motion carried. 5. Updates and Other Business Last week was Director Weiland's last Planning Commission meeting. Applications are currently being taken to fill the vacancy. The application closing date is December 14, 2001. Chairman Strauss' final term ends January 31, 2002. Anyone interested please see Acting Planning Director Jenson. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm.