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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/02{-IASTIN6/S PLANNIN6/COMLMIISSION June 24th, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, and Truax Commissioners Absent: Michno, Twedt Staff Present: Planner John Hinzman, Associate Planner Kris Jenson 2. Approve May 28th, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes With no changes, the minutes were accepted by a unanimous vote. 3. Mississippi Office Park, Continued - Site Plan #2002-44 to construct an office building at the southwest comer of Pine Street and Highway 55. Director Hinzman stated that Staff is requesting the item be tabled due to Developer's request. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Greil seconded a motion to table to site plan review of Mississippi Office Park to the next meeting, July 8th, 2002. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 4, Nays: 0. Motion carried. 4. Public Hearing - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Special Use Permit/Site Plan #2002-48 to construct fuel pumps at Wal-Mart store located at Highway 55 and General Sieben Drive. Planner Jenson presented background information on the proposal. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing at 7:14 pm. Hearing no comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:15 pm. Chairman Anderson stated that he agreed with Staff regarding having the attendant station have the same colors and materials as the Wal-Mart store, and he would like to see the same for the garbage enclosure. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded the motion to recommend the approval of the Wal-Mart gas station special use permit and Site Plan to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the south access to the North Frontage Road and the southwest access to the west access road be eliminated per the Master Development 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. That the landscape plan be modified to show the following: a. Boulevard trees added along the west property line at a density of 1 per 50'. b. That an opaque hedge be added along the east parking area to shield headlights between the parking area and the gas station. Should this area be later converted to parking as shown on the Master Plan, the hedge would not be replaced. That the attendant building and garbage enclosure have exterior materials and colors that are similar to the Wal-Mart store being constructed on the same lot. That a revised lighting plan be submitted to indicate the property lines to ensure proper light levels at the property lines; That any lighting under the canopy be recessed; That a fire hydrant be added along the east boulevard area where the water line comes through the parking area; Disturbed areas shall be stabilized with appropriate cover as required in the City's property maintenance ordinance; This site must adhere to the development agreement for Dakota Summit; Grading and utilities are subject to a final review by the Public Works Department. 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. Motion carried. o McCoy Construction - Amend site plan review #2002-41 to construct an accessory building at Hastings High School - 200 General Sieben Drive. Planner Jenson presented background on the project. Commissioner Truax inquired as to the materials indicated for the structure, if they were the same as the previous request. Chairman Anderson stated that the materials indicated were what the Commission asked that they be changed to. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Greil seconded the motion to approve the site plan for the Hastings High School Maintenance shed to the City Council, subject to the following condition: 1. Approval of an amended building permit from the City of Hastings. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 4, Nays: 0. Motion carried. o Tom Knoll - Variance - #2002-50 - Accessory structure exceeding size limit - 723 East 2nd Street. Director Hinzman presented background on the item. Commissioner Truax stated that the existing structure had already been removed. He also added that 26' x 40' are pretty standard dimensions for buildings, and he feels that with a new structure moved off the alley, it will improve the area. Commissioner Greil asked what it would do to the applicant to remove the extra 2' requested? His 40' (over the maximum allowed size) is the next persons 80'. Chairman Anderson stated that while he can sympathize with the need for space and storage, the line has to be drawn somewhere, and he sees no compelling reason to exceed the limit set by ordinance. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Hollenbeck moved and Commissioner Greil seconded the motion to deny the variance due to a lack of findings of fact to the City Council. Upon vote taken, Ayes: 4, Nays: 0. Motion carries. 7. Other Business Director Hinzman informed the Commission that Commissioner Stotko had resigned his position. He was going into business for himself in contracting and due to the fact that he may be coming forward to the Commission as an applicant could create a conflict of interest. He also informaed the Commission that a joint workshop session with the City Council was going to be scheduled for July 29th. The purpose of the meeting is to provide Met Council with feedback regarding the potential relocation of the wastewater treatment plant. 8. Adjournment With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 pm.