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Home My WebLink About06/14/76MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1976 7:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Linde, Peterson, Biramer, Stoffel, Latch, Fischer, Glennie and Walker Members absent: Stark Student members absent: Stoneberg, Kusske, Fox Moved by Commissioner Stoffel, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the Minutes of the May 24, 1976 meeting. 8 ayes, 0 nays. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The P[arming Director informed the Planning C~mrnission that he had checked into the possibility of Mr. Wagner buying Ontlot H of Bauer's Znd Addition and trading property with the City. Hastings Construction Co., o~ners of Outlot H, lndkzated that they were not interested in selling the property. REZONING - WAGNER REALTY ~RED OWL) 1104 W. 8TH STREET The Planning Director informed the Planning Commission that Mr. Wagner had called to indicate that he would not be able to attend the Planning Commission, but did want to express that Wagner Development Company had identified the property west of the Midtown Center as a desirable locat[oz~ for a new Red Owl store and would be willing to pursue this alternative if it was the desire ef the City. Mr. Bob Swanson of Industrial Builders and Mr. Crowley, representing Red Owl, Inc., appeared before the Planning Commission to inform the Cornrnission of a meeting which took place on Friday, June ll, 1976. Mr. Swanson indicated that they had discussed with Red Owl the possibility of constructing ZZ, 000 - 25, 000 square foot grocery store on a block west of the existLng Red Ow1 store. If Red Owl was to construct a store at that location, the present tenants would be allowed to expand their stores, the existing parking could be expanded, and general improvements made to the present structures Lm the Midtown shopping area. Mr. Crowley indicated that Midtown is an ideal location for a grocery store and they wish to pursue the Midtown site for development o[ a new store. Planning C0mmt~si0n Minutes June 14, 1976 Moved by Commissioner, seconae by Commissioner Walker to refer to the City Council, the Industrial Builders - Red Owl proposal, recognizing the need for acquiring and possibly condeming land; and a determination by the Council as to whether or not they would implement such a project if it is determined that it is feasible. 8 ayes, 0naBs. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commlss~.oner Walker to deny the request for rezoning at 1104 W. 8th St. (Hwy. 55), as requested by Wagner Development Co., based on the fact that it does not comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan and such development at that location would create traffic problems. Motion was withdrawn. Mr. Crowley asked that the Wagner request to rezone property for Red Owl be withdrawn. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Walker to recommend to the Council that appropriate action be taken to implement the ex~sting mobile home ordinance because Mr. Willis Olson has had ample time to comply with the ordinance and if the ordinance is not complied with, necessary legal action should be taken. 6 ayes, Latch and G[ennie - nay. MOBILE HOME ORDINANCE - WILLIS OLSON PROPOSAL Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Stoffel, to refer to a Committee the Mobile Home Ordinance for further study. 8 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Gtennie referred the item to the Kramer Committee. Mrs. Anderson was present and indicated that they would like to devote a portion o[ one the bedrooms to the sale of ceramics. The ceramics would be made off the prenxises. The item was referred to the Stark Committee. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT ~ JOHN ANDERSON- 2000 WALNUT STREET Mr. McNamara has submitted an application for a variance for the construction of a garagewhich would be 6.5 feet from his property line as opposed to 10 feet. A variance would also be required from Section 10.05 of the Zoning Code requiring that a clear vision area be maintained at all intersection. The Planning Direck)~ indicated that this is a unique situation because most o£ 18th Street is a 66 foot wide right-of-way except in the vicinity of the McNamara Property where it is 100 feet wide. VARIANCE -JIM MCNAMARA- L1800 ASHLAND STREET -3- Plannkng Commkss[on M~nutes June 14, 1976 Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to approve the variance allowing Mr. McNamara to construct his garage 6.5 feet from his property line because the intent of the ordinance which requires the maintenance of a l0 foot setback from the side property line and a clear vis[on area at all intereections is still maintained 'with the McNamara proposal. 8 ayes, 0 nays. Mr. Heselt~n was informed that he is in violation of the City:s zoning code by operating a construction business in an R-Z zoning district. Mr. Seselton was also informed of the fact that any dredging along the Mississippi l{iver requires a permit from the Department of Natural Resources and also no individual is allowed to place fill on their property without a permit from the City. ZONING VIOLATION LOREN HESELTON 708 E. IST STREET Moved by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Linde to recommend to the City Council that the zoning ordinance be enforced as it relates to the Seselton matter. 8 ayes, 0 nays. The Planning Director informed the Planning Commissi®n that the Sunset Motel sign south of the Vermillion River on Hwy. 61 is now on property owned by the City of Hastings and that appropriate actien will be taken to have the sign removed. Regarding the sign by the Sunset Motel which advertises a restaurant site, the Commission was informed of the fact that the proposed restaurant site includes two lots and the owner of the property is aware that any development must conform to the City's zonixlg requirements. SUNSET MOTEL SIGNS Moved by C®rnmissiomer Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Latch to meet at 8 P.M. due to the B~ard ef Equalization meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M. 8 ayes, 0 nays. RESCHEDULING NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to set a Public Hearing for July 12, [976 at 7:30 P.M. and that the copies of the ordinances should be sent to the Council and Natural Resources Commission along with the date of the Public Hearisg. 8 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE - PARK DEDICATION The Planning Director indicated that the City has CHAMBER LETTER previously investigated the possibility of obtaining REGARDING PLANNING funds for planning and will continue to discuss the FUNDS matter with the Metropolitan Council once funding riorities have been determined. -4- Planning Commission iVlinutee June ~4~ 1976 The Planning Dired~r asked the members of the planning Commission to review last year's Capital Improvements Program and be considering revisions to that document. Chairman Giermie referred the matter te the tframer Corn/nittee for further investigation. The Planning Director indicated that he had just received plans from the iv~ississ[pp[ Valley Clinic architect and given the nature of the proposed addition this request did not appear to require a site plan review because of the little impact this proposal would have on the appearance of the present bulidmg. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve the Mississippi Valley C1 inic addition and that the additional parking be added, as required by the City zoning ordinance. 8 ayes, 0 nays. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Kramer to adjourn at 9:53 P.M. 8 ayes, 0 nays. DISCUSSION OF 1977 THRU 1981 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SITE PLAN- MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CLINIC - HWY. 55 AND LYN WAY ADJOURNMENT