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October 28th' 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, and Twedt
Commissioners Absent: Michno
Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman
2. Approve October 14, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes
With no changes, the minutes were accepted by a unanimous vote.
Eastenders - Preliminary and Final Plat #2002-86 to subdivide 6 single family lots
located east of Lake and 3rd Street East by John Dwyer.
Director Hinzman presented background information on the project.
Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing.
Mary Anderson, 1501 East 4th Street, stated she was supportive of the project, but had a
couple of questions. Could Lot 1 be further subdivided in the future? What affect would the
additional houses have on the tax base? Would the homes need flood insurance, and
would they be eligible for federal disaster relief if flooded.
John Dwyer, applicant, stated that the homes would be situated at least 2 feet above the
100 year flood elevation, and met the Shoreland Ordinance setback requirements.
Commissioner Alongi stated he owns property directly south of the proposed project and
would be abstaining from voting on the recommendation. He questioned whether the
applicant had examined alternative ways to lay out the development to avoid the creation of
double frontage lots along East 4th Street.
Mr. Dwyer stated extending East 3rd Street along the existing right-of-way would have a
greater impact on the shoreland and floodplain requirements.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to
recommend to the City Council approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Eastenders Addition subject to the following conditions:
1) Final review and approval of the plat by the Department of Natural Resources relating
to MNRRA Critical Areas, and Shoreland Management.
2) Vacation of East 3rd Street within the boundaries of the Preliminary and Final Plat.
3) Adherence to Chapter 16, Shoreland Management, and Chapter 13 Floodplain
Regulations.
4) Payment of $5,100 in park dedication fees. Fees must be paid before release of the
Final Plat mylars for recording.
5)
Final review and approval of the grading, drainage and erosion control plan by the
Public Works Director. The developer shall be responsible for any costs incurred by the
city as a result of consultant review of the plan.
6)
Final review and approval of the utility plan by the Public Works Director. The
developer shall be responsible for any costs incurred by the city as a result of
consultant review of the plan.
7)
8)
Submission of a Boulevard Tree Plan identifying the location, sizes, and species of
boulevard tree plantings. Builders will be required to plant front yard trees, in addition to
boulevard plantings. Trees shall be planted every 50 linear feet along all public roads,
minimum of 2 caliper inches in size, and of a species that is salt tolerant as approved by
the City Forester.
4th Street East shall be improved to City standards including bituminous surfacing and
curbing along the entire extent of the Plat boundary.
9) Addition of a signature line for the Planning Commission Secretary on the Final Plat.
10) Submission of certification of taxes paid in full for the property.
11)AII disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover to
eliminate erosion problems.
12)The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the City's
property maintenance ordinance.
13) The developer shall pay sewer interceptor charges of $1,890. Fees must be paid prior
to City release of final plat hardshells.
14) Execution of a development agreement to memorialize the conditions of the plat and to
establish any applicable escrow amounts to guarantee the completion of site plan
activities.
Upon vote taken: Ayes: 5; Nays: 0; Abstained: I (Alongi). Motion carried.
The request is scheduled for City Council review and first reading at the November 4, 2002
Meeting.
City of Hastings - Ordinance Amendment #2002-89 to amend section 10.09 of the
City Code - Parking lot surfacing requirements.
Director Hinzman presented background information on the ordinance amendment.
Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke.
Commissioner Truax asked how the proposed amendment would affect large parking areas
in the Industrial Park like TCCI.
Commissioner Greil questioned how single family homes would be treated under the
proposed amendment; it appears they would be required to meet curb and gutter
requirements. He shared concerns about the affect on large Industrial Park properties and
whether the parking lot improvements triggered by the proposed amendment would create a
disincentive to invest in properties due to the additional cost of upgrading the parking lot.
Commissioner Alongi stated he believes there must be a threshold established in order to
trigger upgrading of the parking that would exempt smaller additions and improvements.
Chairman Anderson supported the proposed amendment, and stated it makes good
engineering sense by controlling stormwater runoff.
Director Hinzman stated that the intent of the proposed amendment was to clarify parking lot
surfacing requirements that staff is currently requiring.
Commissioner Truax stated he is not in agreement with additional financial burden placed
on property owners that would be triggered by the proposed amendment.
Commissioner Alongi stated he was not in favor of creating a financial disincentive to
improvements. He wanted to make certain that the additional cost for parking lot upgrades
wasn't going to be exorbitant.
Director Hinzman asked the Commission if they would like to continue action on the
proposal to allow staff further time to research some of the issues raised.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Alongi seconded the motion to
continue discussion of the proposed amendment to Ordinance 10, Section 10.09 to
allow staff to provide further information on the issues raised by the Commission.
Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Motion carried. Action is continued until the
November 12, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting.
5. Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 pm.
scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2002.
Next regular meeting is
John Hinzman
Recording Secretary