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July 22n°, 2002
Regular Meeting
7:00 pm
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
1. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alongi, Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, Truax, Twedt
Commissioners Absent: Michno
Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman, Associate Planner Kris Jenson
2. Approve July 8th, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes
With no changes, the minutes were accepted by a unanimous vote.
3. City of Hastings - Minor Subdivision #2002-58 to subdivide a 7.57 acre lot located on the
southwest comer of Spiral Boulevard and Enterprise Avenue in the Hastings Industrial Park.
Director Hinzman stated that Staff is requesting the item be tabled due to potential modifications in
the plat.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded a motion to table the minor
subdivision in the Hastings Industrial Park to the next meeting, August 12th, 2002.
Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
4. Tom Knoll - Variance #2002-50 Accessory Structure within the Sideyard Setback - 723 E
2nd Street.
Director Hinzman presented background information on the proposal.
Commissioner Truax stated that he feels the request is more in keeping with the spirit of the
ordinance more than the literal interpretation would be.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Alongi seconded the motion to recommend
approval of the variance to reduce the required sideyard setback from 20' to 10', based on the
following findings of fact:
1) The proposed placement of the garage is consistent with the placement of other buildings
along the block.
2) A sidewalk is neither present nor proposed for Chestnut Street, and the width of the
boulevard provides adequate parking area without encroaching into the street.
Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
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Gene Chandler - Site Plan #2002-59 to construct a multiple family garage - 1590 Spring
Street.
Planner Jenson presented background on the project.
Commissioner Truax expressed concern that the proposed garage would not match the existing
garage, and whether there should be a condition of resurfacing the parking area.
Planner Jenson stated that the proposed siding is the same as on the existing garage, and that the
applicant stated in a phone conversation that the intention is to match the existing garage. As for
resurfacing the paved area, past practice has not required properties that are resurfacing to install curb
and gutter to bring the area up to current code.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded the motion to recommend
approval of the site plan for 1590 Spring Street to the City Council, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Approval of a building permit.
Upon vote taken: Ayes: 4, Nays: 2, Anderson and Truax dissenting. Motion carried.
6. Other Business
Director Hinzman welcomed Anthony Alongi to the Planning Commission. He is replacing Greg
Stotko, who recently resigned.
He also reminded the Commission that a joint workshop session with the City Council is 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.
7. Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm.