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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/75PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTV. S NOVEMBER 10, 1975 The r~xeeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Stoffe[. Members present: Chairman Stoffel, Stark, Fischer, Trautmann, Linde, Latch, Glermie, WMker arrived at 9:15 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Trautnxann to approve the minutes of the October 27, 1975 Planning Commission. 7 ayes, 0 hayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES At 7:35 P.M. the Public Hearing was called to order by GhairmanStoffe[. The Plarming Director fnformed the PIanning Gornmlssion that the Hearing was properly called by referring to the AffaOivit of Publication and the Notice of Public Hearing and the Certificate of Mailing. PUBLIC HEARING REZONING - RED OWL lNG. - 802-814 PiNE ST. The Planning Directorreviewed for the Planning Commission and the audience the staff memo of October 10th which recommends that the petition for rezoning from an R-i and R-2 zone to a G-2 zone be denied, on the grounds that it does not conform to the City's Comprehensive Plan, it would lead to strip commercial deveIopment, it would constitute a spot rezoning, and it would necessitate the upgradingaf the Pine Street and Hwy. 55 intersection. Mr. Lowell Wagner, representing the Red Owl Store reviewed the process that Red Owl has been going through for the last few years in an attempt to find a location for a new grocery store. Mr. Wagner indicated that sLnce the growth area in the City is to the southwest Red Owl felt that it was important to locate south of Hwy. 55 and west of Vermillion Street. Chairman StoffeI opened the meetkng to the floor and the following peopIe spoke in regards to the request by Red Owl to rezone the property located at 802-814 Pine Street. Name Comment B. Wittkopf Red Owl should not be allowed to construct their store at the proposed site because it is [na residential area. Contrary to Red Owl's research which indicates that a store must be located [n the southwest quadrant of the City, the people would be wilIing to shop at Red Owl anywhere ha the City as long as they provide the best buys. Ape[ilion was submitted with twelve signatures, all opposed to the location of the proposed Red Owl store. -2- Planning Commission Minutes November [0, 1975 Name Comment G. Johnson G. Schnir ring S. Weinbe rg B. McCoy A. Sorenson Their home was purchased ina residential area and they want the neighborhood to remain residential. Allowing Red Owl to have their property rezoned would set a precedent for spot rezoning throughout the City. The City of Hastings should not allow a big corporation to dictate how the [and in its City will be de~eloped. The Highway 55 entrance to the City has an aesthetic appeal which would be destroyed if Red Owl were allowed to construct a store at Pine and Hwy. 55. Commercial development should be segregated in certain parts of the City and should not be allowed to occur in residential neighborhoods. At the present time the Red Ow[ store lacks sufficient space to display ali new merchandise and unless the slore is allowed to construct a new facility people will shop elsewhere. In addition the Red Owl store will be able to hire more people and expand its payroll with a new store. As the City grows it is important that we provide areas for the growth to occur. Commis s lone r Trautmann The question is not whether or not we want a new.Red Owl store in town, but rather whether this is the proper location for such a facility. After all people were afforded an opportunity to be heard the Public Hearing was closed at 8:32 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. Moved by Commissioner Trautmann, seconded by Commissioner Stark to deny the request by Wagner Realty, representing Red Ow[ Inc., to rezone from R-[ and R-2 to C-2 property at 802-8[4 Pine Street on grounds listed in the staff memo of October [0, [975. 7 ayes, 0 hayes. At 8:45 P.M. Chairman Stoffel called to order the Public Hearing regarding a special use permit for a conversion of a single family home at 306 W. 5th Street to a duplex. The Planning Director made reference to the Affidavit o[ Publication, the Notice of Public Hearing, and the Certificate of Mailing. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - RICHARD 3ENSEN - 306 WEST 5TH STREET -3- Planning Commiss [on Minutes November 10, 1975 When no objections were heard from the audience Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 8:47 P. M. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Linde to approve the requedt for a special use permit allowing a duplex at 306 W. 5th Street. 7 ayes, 0 hayes. Commissioner Trautmann presented the Committee's report indicating that since the buildings along Vermillion Street were constructed prior to 1970 this property was at no time intended to meet the parking requirements of the original buildings, and therefore the site plan as proposed should be approved. The Planning Director pointed out to the Commission that the zoning code states that "off street parking spaces and loading spaces existing upon the effective date of this chapter shah not be reduced in number unless said number exceeds the requirements setforth herein for a similar new use." On these grounds the staff informed the County that they would not be allowed to sell off their parking lot because it was now meeting their off street parking requirement needs. Moved by Commissioner Trautmann, seconded by Commissioner Latch to approve the site plan submitted by Industrial Builders with the following eleven conditi~-ts: 1. That the building should be designed so that there is no rear to the building. 2. All roof top mechanical equipment should be screened. 3. The Fire Chief shall change the fire zone before a building permit is issued. 4. A plall indicating location and intensity of the light shall be submitted to the staff before approvel of a building permit. 5. Sod shall be planted in all areas designated for yard purposes. 6. A drawing indicating e[evati®n shall be approved by the City Engineer before a building permit is issued. 7. No outdoor refuse storage will be allowed unless it is screened. 8. The petitioner must submit aletter requesting permission of the City to construct an alley on the platted right-of-way and this must receive approval from the City Council before a final SITE PLAN REVIEW - INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS - [3TH AND EDDY STREET -4- Planning Commis sion Minutes November 10, 1975 11. The developer must install blacktop curbs in areas which w~re previously driveways. A revised landscaping plan should be submitted which indicates planting which will be used to replace existing trees which have been removed. A variance should be granted from the required parking spaces. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve a permit for the footing for the addition to Gregory's restaurant based upon a final clarification with the remaining items of concern on the site plan to be reviewed by the City staff, and with the staff issuing a complete permit unless there is some unresolved problems. 8 ayes, 0 hayes. Moved by Commissioner Trautmarm, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to send the request for the construction of a new building to the Fischer Committee. 8 ayes, 0 nayes. The Planning Director described briefly the purpose of the Mandatory Planning bill and indicated that they would be kept abreast of any changes that were made as the 1976 legislative session progressed. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Stark to adjourn at 10:30 P. M. 8 ayes, 0 hayes. Moved by Commissioner Glennie, seconded by Commissioner Walker to approve a variance for the Skelly gas station sign on the grounds that a hardship exists due to the unusual width of the right-of-way at that location. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. SITE PLAN REVIEW - GREGORY LANGENFELD - 17TH AND VERMILLION SITE PLAN REVIEW - CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 15TH AND PINE STREET MANDATORY PLANNING LE GIS LA TI ON ADJOURNMENT SIGN VARIANCE ROTHER SKELLY SERVICE STATION 1922 VERMILLION ST.