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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/76PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1976 The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Assistant Chairman Stoffel. Members Present: Stoffel, Fischer, Kramer, Peterson, Linde, Latch, and Walker arrived at 7:40 P.M. Members Absent: Stark Cornrnissioner Linde indicated that she was present at the APPROVAL OF MINUTES October Z5th meeting, although the Minutes do not reflect this. Moved by Commissioner Linde, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to approve the Minutes as amended. The public hearing was opened at 7:33 P.M. by Acting Chairman Stoffel. The Planning Director referred to the _Affidavit of Publication, the Notice of Public Hearing and the Certificate of Mailing documenting that the public hearing was properly called. The public hearing ',vas called to discuss the rezoning of property on West 4th Street from "A" to R-4 to allow a mobile home park. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AMENDMENT - RODGER ESPESETH Name Mrs. Solac Plann$.ng Director Mr. Gabiou Planning Director Mrs. Pinke Comment Will the City rezone all 80 acres for a mobile home parkat this time? The Committee investigating this request had considered the possibility of zoning the property as it is needed for development, however, such an arrangement may not be desirable for the developer because he would never know for, sure that he would be able to implement his ultimate development plans. What affect will this development have on F eatherstone Road? Access to this development will be provided via 4th St. and at some time in the future there may be the need for access to Featherstone for emergency vehicles, but this is not planned for the immediate future. The City has no plans for upgrading Featherstone Rd., however, the City does have plans for upgrading 4th St. at the present time. Are there any plans to pr[ovide access to lqwy 55 on the west side of the County Courthouse property? -2- Name Mrs. Schumache r P[an.ning Director Mr. Schmidt Mr. Gabiou James Warlng, P[arming Director o[ Dakota County Mr. Solac Mrs. Pinke Commiss ioner Scul[y, Dakota County Mr. Bremer Planning Director Comment There are no plans a[ this [[me to extend 4th Street west to the City limits. How does this proposal fit in with the Comprehensive Plan? The land to the east of this property lends itself to single family development and if the mobile home park is constructed as proposed, if would reduce the value of the property for such development. The Comprehensive Plan does not designate areas on the map that are suitable for multiple family housingJ The written portion of the Comprehensive Plan does list criteria for multiple family housing and the Planning Commission is currently studying whether or not they feel that criteria is applicable to the Espeseth property. A statement was made indicating that he was against the proposed project. Another statement was made in his opposition to the proposal, plus an indication that there was a covenant limiting development to an R~ 1 classification with 600 feet of his property. Mr. Waring presented a statement in opposition to the project which represented the feelings of the County Board, however, the Board has not taken any official action on this statement at this time. Because this proposal is in a valley, screening around the periphery would be difficult and meaningless in terms of protecting surrounding property ow-ne r s. The people in the area are concerned about traffic generated, from this project and the affect it would have on the intersection of 55 and Pleasant Drive. The County bought 50 acres for future expansion, but also to protect them from surl:ounding development. With this development, Mr. Scully indicated that perhaps the County should have acquired more property. The additional development may create the need for improvements to Feathers[one and Jacob Ave. and who will be paying for these improvements ? This proposal does not involve any improvements on either Featherstone or Jacob Ave. -3- name 'Sol c Mrs. pinke Mr. Olson Mr. Solac Mr. Olson Mr. Schmidt Gommissioner Kramer This development may have a serious impact on the schools and that result would be increased taxes for the property owners ~ the c ornrnunit y. The Dakota County Assessor's records indicated that the average trailer in Dakota County is worth $6,500 and it generates $93.50 in taxes. A mobile home park owner pays property taxes in addition to t~xes paid by the individual owners of the mobile homes; and in addition, normally not many children live in a mobile home park. Would assessments be levied against surrounding property owners for improvements constructed. in regards to the project? Since this proposal has been before the City for many months, he questioned why this item was being comsidered be£ore his proposal involving land which was recently ana~exed from the Tov,~ship of Marshan. Has the Planning Commission decided on what their recommendation will be or do they want petitions from adjacent property owners? If petitions are submitted in opposition, people should indicate why they are opposed and not just that they are opposed to the project. A petition indicating that the individuals are opposed to the project but state no grounds for their opposition is of little value to the Plan~ing Cornmis sion. ~a_fter all people present were afforded an opportunity to be heard, the public hearing was closed at 8:32 P. Iv[. Chairman Stoffel indicated that the matter will be referred back to the Kramer Committee and placed on the next Planning Commission agenda for further dis cus sion. Commissioner Fischer reviewed the .~0rnmi~ee report and indicated that prior to the meeting, there did not seem to be any definite consensus among the three members of the Corn_rnittee regarding a recommendation. Items which Commissioner Fischer felt were impogtant were: 1. What is the purpose of zoning? Z. Is the area in question of residential, commercial or industrial nature? 3. Should the City encourage multiple industrial sites? 4. What is best for the City? 5. IA;hat is best for the homeo~vners? 6. What is best for industrial and commercial owners? An overriding concern to Commissioner Fischer was that the C~ty should be promoting new industrial development zONING AMENDMENT BLOCKS 130, 134, AND 135, TOWN OF HASTINGS -4- in the City's Industrial Park and therefore the rezoning of the Property in question from industrial to residential would be appropriate. Commissioner Linde indicated that at the present time the Industrial Park does not have any railroad track extending into it and the 'property being considered here does which makes it suitable for industrial development. Commissioner Latch indicated that the property is presently developed as residential, and he had concerns about industrial development next to the existing residential property on both the east and welt side of the spur line railroad track. Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to rezone from I-2 to R-Z, Blocks 130, 134, and 135, To~rn of Hastings. 6 Ayes - 0 Nayes - Linde abstained. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to approve the site plan as submitted by Pizza Hut (Antler Dorp. ) subject to the developer modifying the elevations shown to minimize fill placed over the water line, and contingent upon receipt of a letter from the developer stating that they will make all improvements indicated on their site plan. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes. SITE PLAN REVIEW PIZZA HUT - 1330 SOUTH FRONTAGE RD. The Archdiocese has submitted an application to construct an elderly housing project of 109 units on property located on Bahls Drive. The proposal meets all zoning requirements with the exception of it exceeding the number of units allowed by one and falling short of the parking requirements for a typical multiple family dwelling. In addition the · ~ proposal involves the issue of providing either a cul-de-sac on the Archdiocese property for 13th Street or the vacation of 13th Street between Hillside and the Archdiocese property. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARLANCE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL AND MPLS. 1199 BAHLS DRIVE Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to approve the site plan with variances for 109 units, for 81 parking stalls as opposed to the 218 that are required by the zoning ordinance, plus the vacation of 13th St. between Hillside and the Archdiocese property. In addition the developer must submit a letter prior to obtaining a building permit indicating that all improvements will be constructed as indicated on the site plan reviewed by the Commission. 7 Ayes ~ 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Co~xamissioner Walker to forward the name of William Wendler to the City Council for appointment APPOINTMENT OF NEW PLANWiNG COMMISSION MEMBER t0 the Planning Commission. 7 Ayes . 0 Nayes. Commissioner Peterson reviewed with the Planning REPORT ON T.H. 61 Commission the meeting held on October 26, 1976 IMPROVEMENTS regarding improvements along Hwy 6I. Commissioner Peterson i~formed the members of the Planning Commission that the State tqighway Department,s recommendation ts similar to that which was discussed before the Plaru~ing Commission a few months ago. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Corru'nississioner K~amer tO have the Planning Commission go on record favoring Alternate No. 1 which involves raised medians and the provision of left turn lanes at side streets with two lanes in either direction. 5 Ayes - ~Valker and Latch - I~ay. The Planning Co~nmission referred to the Fischer Committee the discussion on an ordinance which would provide for a variance fron~ the existing platting ordinance. ORDINANCE VARIANCE FROM PLANNING RE QUIREME NTS Commissioner Fischer reminded the Planning CommissionCOMMITTEE REPORT members that he is working with /he attorney and the - REVISIONS OF CITY Planning Director to revise the City zoning and ORDINAI%-CES subdivision regulations. Commissioner Fischer asked that any ordinances which the members felt was in need of revisions should be submitted to him for investigation. Commissioner Fischer asked whether money was CONFERENCES available for members of the Planning Commission to attend conferences. The Planning Director indicated that money has been budgeted for some Planning Commissio~ members to attend conferences and it was just a mat~er of the Plarining Director appropriating the funds for those that may be interested Ln attending any conference. Move"d by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to adjourn at 10:20 p.M. ADJOURNMENT