HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/75PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 1975
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel.
Members present: Chairma.n'Sto£fel, Fischer, Stark, IKramer, Glermie, Linde
and Latch, Commissioner Walker arrived at 7:40 P.M.
Moved by Fischer, seconded by Linde to approve the APPROVAL OF NOVEMBEB
Minutes of the November 24, 1975 Planning Commissiong4TH MINUTES
Meeting. 7 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
The Planning Director explained that a permit had been
issued to do some grading on the Fairview Addition
site and that the contractor did not grade the property
in accordance with the contours indicated. On these
grounds, the Planning Director recommended to the
Commission that they table any action on approval
for the final plaY.
FINAL PLAT - AL SIEBEN
18TH & MANOR LANE
Moved by Kran~er, seconded by Stark to table the request
for the approval of the final plat by Al Sieben. 8 Ayes -
0 Nayes.
The Trautmann Committee reviewed the request for HOME OCCUPATION
a home occupation permit to allow an insurance agency. THOMAS REUTER
The Committee agreed that a permit should be issued 1434 BRITTANY ROAD
for the home occupation, but that a sign identifying
the business should be discouraged.
Moved by Fischer, seconded by Biranaer to approve the
home occupation permit for an insurance off[ce subject
to a sign being limited to Z square feet and that it be
unlighted. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
The Planning Commission suggested that the following PRIVATE SEWAGE
changes be made under Subdivision 1, Definitions. SYSTEM ORDINANCE
Under F of Definitions, the term '~Direct Connection"
should be defined, and G under_!p?f[nitions should be
rewritten to avoid a situation where someone would
tear down an existing house anct rer~u~£t lt.
Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Stark to table the private sewage
system ordinance until the City receives a report from
the Pollution Control Agency on private sewage systems.
8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
Planning Commis sion Minutes
November 24, 1975 (Cont.)
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The Planning Director indicated the areas of the City,
which according to the Department of Natural
Resources, must be included in the flood plain.
The Planning Cornrnission asked that the Staff
indicate how many structures are presently included
in the area designated for the floodway. In addition
the Staff was instructed to contact the Department of
Natural Resources about excluding that portion of
East I-tastings which fronts on 1st Street and is included
in the floodway. The Commission also requested that the
ordinance be re-typed in a format which would be easier
to read.
FLOOD PLAIN
ORDINANCE
An aad hoc committee of Walker, G[ennie and Fischer
was organized to review the proposed ordinance before
the next Planning Commission meeting.
Moved by Commissioner, seconded by ORDINANCE PROHIBITING
Commissioner Fischer to approve an ordinance which THE REDUCTION OF
would prohibit the reduction of off-street parking spacesOFF - STREET PARKING
in those situations where the off-street parking spaces SPACES
and loading spaces where established subsequent to the
effective date of the zoning ordinance. 7 Ayes - Walker-
Nay.
Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Gom~issioner Stark to have the City send a letter
to Master Inc. indicating the intent of the City to
allow the development of light industry on Lots 5 thru
8 of Block 1, City of Hastings as long as the design
and use of the building does not have an adverse affect
on the downtown; and in addition, plans for the proposed
Master's addition should be submitted to the City within
one year. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
RESPONSE TO LETTER
MASTER INC.
The Planning Commission asked that all individuals
who have expressed interest in joining the Planning
Commission should be notified to attend the next
meeting.
SELECTION OF NEW
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS
Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Linde to adjourn at 10:13 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT