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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/02{-IASTIN6/S PLANNIN6/COMLMIISSION February 25th, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, Michno, Stotko, Twedt, Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman, Associate Planner Kris Jenson. 2. Approve February 11, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes With no changes, the minutes were accepted by a unanimous vote. 3. Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - 763 & 765 River Street Planner Jenson presented background information on the subject. She noted a correction to condition number 3. The Park Dedication fees are $1,700, not $170 as listed in the memo. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing at 7:03 pm. Hearing no comment from the public, the hearing was closed at 7:04 pm. Commissioner Stotko asked for clarification on the lot size. Planner Jenson stated that the lot, prior to subdivision, has 10,600 square feet. The minimum required in the R-2 district for a duplex is 9,700 square feet. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Twedt moved and Commissioner Greil seconded the motion to recommend approval to the City Council of the minor subdivision, subject to the following condition: 1. Approval of a resolution waving platting requirements. 2. The resolution waving platting requirements and a certificate of survey shall be recorded with the County. A copy of the certificate of survey shall also be filed with the City. 3. The applicant shall pay $170000 in park dedication fees, prior to release of the resolution. 4. The applicant shall pay $620.00 in sewer interceptor fees, prior to release of the resolution. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. o PublicHearing - Barton Sand and Gravel - Special Use Permit Renewal Public Hearing - Commercial Hot Mix Asphalt - Special Use Permit Renewal Planning Director Hinzman presented both items as they are related and apply to the same site. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing for Barton Sang & Gravel's soil processing permit at 7:08 pm, and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing at 7:09 pm. Chairman Anderson asked if the City has received any complaints from this operation. Staff responded that they have not. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded the motion to recommend approval of the soil processing permit to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: Processing of rock, aggregates and recycled materials, including crushing, washing and stock piling. Tiller Corporation is permitted to operate on the land described by exhibit A and exhibit B. The conditions stipulated during the issuance of the 1987 special use permit are still in effect, including: The site is to be restored, upon completion of the mining operation, pursuant to the plans provided to the City and dated August 23, 2000. The earthen berms shall be immediately seeded with a native grass mixture after they are constructed. This native grass mixture shall be approved by the DNR. The remainder of the site above the water table shall also be planted with native vegetation at the end of mining activities on the site. This native grass mixture shall be approved by the DNR. The applicant shall plant native trees in the shore land impact zone that has been affected by historic farming practices (pre-mining) as part of the reclamation of this site. The applicant shall retain and protect all the existing trees in the wetland and shore land impact zone. The applicant shall not encroach upon any identified wetlands as identified on the "Wetland Classification Identification and Delineation Report" conducted by Svoboda Ecological Resources dated 9/20/01. The wetlands shall be marked with stakes in the field, prior to excavation near those areas. The stakes in the field shall be reviewed annually for visibility after excavation occurs in these areas. The applicant shall stay at least 75 ft back landward from the ordinary high water level of the Vermillion River (Shore land Impact zone). The shore land impact zone shall be marked with stakes in the field, as identified on the 8/23/00 site plan, prior to excavation near those areas. The stakes in the field shall be reviewed annually for visibility after excavation occurs in these areas. Any abandoned on-site wells shall be abandoned according to Dakota County Ordinance No. 114. Salvage and waste materials located near the abandoned farm house in phase 1 shall be 10. 11 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21 22. removed before mining can occur in this area. Tiller Corporation shall notify the City Planning Department if any excavation of previously undisturbed areas reveals the presence of historic artifacts. Operating hours are not to be in excess of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday except holidays. In addition, Tiller Corporation shall refrain from at all times using CSAH 54 and HWY 91 for hauling purposes between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 am. In cases of emergency, Tiller Corporation may operate during hours other than those noted upon approval by the City Administrator or the Public Works Director. This special use permit can be revoked if the applicant is discovered working beyond these hours and does not have authorization to do so. Tiller Corporation Company shall refrain from using West 10th Street between Trunk Highway 61 and Trunk Highway 55 for hauling purposes. All accesses to this property shall be gated or chained to prevent unauthorized access to the site. Dakota County shall approve any new accesses. Tiller Corporation shall continue in full force and effect an irrevocable bond or other form of security acceptable to the City in the amount of $75,000.00 for the estimated cost of restoring the site covered by the soil pursuant to City Code. Tiller Corporation shall provide to the City a Liability insurance policy or certificate of insurance from an insurance company authorized to write casualty insurance in the State of Minnesota as will protect the applicant, its agents and the city from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage which may arise from operations under the soil processing permit. The amounts of the insurance shall not be less than that which is required by the City Code. Vegetative Cover as required by the City of Hastings Storm Water Management Ordinance, shall be restored on the steeply sloped portions of the site, identified on the mining plans Appropriate erosion control measures as determined by the Public Works Director shall be undertaken to ensure establishment of vegetative cover on steeply sloped portions of the site where mining is complete according to the approved plan. Reclamation of each mining phase shall begin as part of the condition of moving on to the next mining phase. The applicant shall operate the facility with due regards to the rights of the easement holders on the property. Mining operations shall not conflict with pipelines and power lines as established within easements on the property. As applicable, the applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any water appropriations or dewatering permits required from the State DNR. The applicant shall follow the State's DNR well dispute resolution system set up to handle well interference problems. The applicant shall correct interference with existing wells by modification of pumping operations, replacing wells, or lowering impacted wells. The City of Hastings shall be informed of the results of the most recent inspection of the mining operation by the Mine Safety and Health Association. The applicant shall notify well owners within a one mile radius of the gravel pit the following item: 1. Contact name, address and phone number. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing for the hot-mix asphalt plant at 7:10 pm. Hearing no comment, the hearing was closed at 7:11 pm. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Michno moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to recommend approval of the special use permit for the hot-mix asphalt plat to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: 9. 10. Expiration of the permit shall be December 31, 2002. All PCA requirements shall be met and all permits received before the operation of the plant. The site must be watered as necessary to control dust. Before commencing operation of the plant, the applicant shall provide the city with the necessary insurance certificates and a performance bond for $25,000. The site of the temporary asphalt plant shall be at an elevation of not less than 694 feet. This requirement includes that the bottom of the spill basin shall also be at an elevation of not less than 694 feet. The aggregate stockpile shall be maintained as shown on the site plan for screening purposes. Also, it is strongly encouraged that the stockpile be wrapped around the front of the site as much as possible to provide effective screening. That all requirements of the city code concerning temporary asphalt plants be attached as conditions for permit approval and be adhered to by the applicant. The applicant shall file with the local fire authority a material safety data sheet for a flammable combustible liquid storage permit. That conditions for approval be strictly enforced. Hours of operation shall be from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, however no hauling may begin before 7:00 am. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. o Site Plan Review - Lawrence Construction - Condominium building (30 units) - 880 Lyn Way. Planning Director Hinzman presented background information on the item. Commissioner Twedt inquired if the units would be for sale or would be rental units. Don Lawrence, developer of the project, stated that the units would be for sale. Chairman Anderson asked for a clarification on the hedge indicated along the parking areas and what would be included in the planting beds. He also asked if the building would be sprinkled. Mr. Lawrence noted that the hedge in that area did extend along the entire length of the parking lot. The planting beds will have shrubs and rock, and the entire building will be sprinkled and include elevators. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Stotko moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded the motion to recommend approval of the Lawrence Condos to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: Submittal of approved grading and utility plans to the Public Works Director. Plans shall show the location of all easements, including connections to off-site storm and sanitary sewer services and parking lot elevations. 4. 5. 6. 10. All private drives and related utilities be designed and constructed according to City policies as determined by the Public Works Director. Acquiring easements for off-site utility connections. Separate water meters and water lines shall be installed for all irrigation systems. All landscaped areas must be irrigated. Any lighting shall be downcast with fixture cut-offs to direct light to the site. Illumination levels shall not exceed 0.5-foot candle at the perimeter of the site. The landscape plan shall be modified to include a hedge planting at the southern edge of the drive aisle between the eight and nine unit garage buildings similar to the planting along the northern parking lot boundary. Boulevard trees must also be added every 50 feet along Lyn Way. All mechanical equipment and cabinets at grade or on the roof of any building shall be screened. Construction specifications for the waste enclosure building must be submitted, and shall match the materials of the condominium and garage buildings. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. 7. Site Plan Review - Hastings Ford - 3625 Vermillion Street. Planner Jenson presented background information. Commisioner Twedt asked if the proposed lighting would match with the existing lighting on site. Doug Erickson, owner of Hastings Ford, stated that the new lighting would be a part of the final parking lot expansion and would coordinate with the existing lighting on site. Chairman Anderson asked what was intended for the pond with regards to plantings, suggesting that a prairie mix be used on the pond, rather than just rip-rap. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Hollenbeck moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Hastings Ford Site Plan Review to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: That a lighting plan is submitted and approved by the Planning Staff prior to a building permit being issued. Lights should be of the %hoebox" style to minimize light spilling across property lines. That the applicant submit detailed grading and utility plans to the Public Works Director for his review, and any comments shall be incorporated into the plans. 3. That the applicant incorporate any comments from the Fire Department in the site plans. That a minimum 30 inch high hedge and/or berm be established along the east property line adjacent to the future parking spaces as a part of the last phase of the parking lot expansion. 5. That the pond be planted with a prairie mix of plants and grasses. 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: 4, Nays: 0. 8. Updates and Other Business Planning Director Hinzman reviewed the future Planning Commission items. He also discussed rescheduling the April 22nd meeting, due to his and Planner Jenson's attendance at the National Planning Conference the week before. Planning Commissions didn't seem to think there would be a problem with rescheduling the meeting. 9. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm.