Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/75 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE~ AUGUST 25, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 7:36 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. All members were present. Student members present: Brad Stoneberg Moved by Commissioner Trautmann, seconded by Commissioner Linde to approve the minutes of August ti, 1975, 9~res, 0 nays. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Public Hearing regarding five four plexes in an R-Z zoning district was called to order at 7:38 P.M. by Chairman Stoffe[. The Planning Director read into the recond the Public Hearing Notice, the Affidavit of Publication, and the Certificate of Mailing. The major concern expressed by the people present was that there ts a drainage problem in the area and they felt that the construction o[ five four plexes may intensify this problem. Another concern was that Cannon was not an improved street and five four plexes would add to the existing problem on that street. One person mentioned that she was not opposed to the project but just concerned. One person spoke [n favor of the Bauer proposal. After all people were given an opportunity to be heard, Chairman Stoffel closed the Public Hearing at 7:58 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL USE PERMIT - LEONARD BAUER Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Stark to defer action on the Bauer request for a special use permit until September 8, [975, at which time the Staff will be able to present comments regarding any potential drainage problems in the area. 9 ayes, zero nays. The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:00 P.M. for a special use permit needed in a C-3 zone for an auto body repair shop. The Planning Director read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing, the Affidavit of Publication and the Certificate of Mailing. The Planning Director read the recommendation of the Kramer Committee which suggested approval of a special use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. All junk must be removed from the rear yard. 2. A kcreened refuse area must be provided in the rear yard. 3. The petitioner wilt be allowed to store only 3 automobiles outside in addition to vehicles owned by the proprietor for his family. 4. Two S pound or better fire extinguishers shall be installed; PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL USE PERMIT RAYMOND ILLA - 2222 VERMILLION Planning Comm[ss ion Minutes (continued) 5. The barrel stove shall be removed from the premises; 6. The paint and thinner shall be kept in a steel or heavy wood cabinet; and 7. All oily and used rags shall be kept in a closed container. After all people present were given an opportunity to be heard, Chairman Stoffet closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 P.M. The Public Hearing for the Capital Improvements Program was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by ChairmanStof£el. The Planning Director read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Latch to approve the request for a special use permit subject to the conditions mentioned in Committee recommendation. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Three concerns were expressed at the Public Hearing and they were: There is great need in the City of Hastings for improving their City parks, and the City should spend money to improve the ex[sting facilities; The Capital Improvements Program includes several expenditures which the individuals thought were supposed to be paid forb¥the HockeyBoosters; There is a need for new streets in the City of Hastings, but the entire population should pay for those streets rather than assessing the entire cost to the benefited properties. After all people were given an opportunity to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:06 P.M. Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by Comn~issioner Linde to approve the site plan for a pizza restaurant subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Director's memo. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Trautmann to schedule a Public Hearing for September 8, 1975 to discuss a special use permit required for the creamery to add onto their facilities. 8 Ayes - Kramer} Nay. Chairman Stoffel referred this matter to the Fischer Committee. PUBLIC HEARIN( CAPITAL IMPRO EMENTS PROGR2 1976- 1980 SITE i~LAN REVIEW WILLIAM CATURI 2108 VERMILLION SPECIAL USE PERMIT HASTINGS CO-OP CREAMERY 17TH & VERMILL- ION P[ann[n~ Con~miss[0n Minutes -3- (continued) Concern was expressed that various improvements such as landscaping are required as part of the approval but it may be diffucutt to actually require people to make the agreed upon improvements unless an esc~row or performance bond is required. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Walker to recommend to the City Council to direct the Staff to draw up a requirement for a performance bond or escrow deposit for private improvements other than single family residences. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, Kramer to : seconded by Commissioner 1. Maintain the present Committee system; 2. Agree to process all applications as expeditiously as possible; COUNCILMAN NOVAKt S LETTER RE: COMMITTEE SYSTEM 3. Submit at1 Committee recommendations in writing; 4. Meet with the Planning Director regarding all Committee recommendations; Request the Council to communicate the need to developers to plan ahead and allow enough time to process ail applications and emphasize the need to present all the requi~ed information to avoid delays. 9 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The Planning Director reviewed with the Planning Commission COMPREHENSIVE a proposal which has been submitted by the County regarding PLAN an update of the City's Comprehensive PIan. Because modifications have been made in the proposal by the County, since the original submittal, the C)ounty wit1 re-draft the pmoposal. Moved by Commissioner Stark, seconded by Commissioner Glerm[e to makntain the present provisions in our ordinance regarding home occupations. 6 Ayes - Walker and Latch~Nay Stoffel abstained. ORDINANCE HOME OCCUPA- TIONS The Stoffel Committee agreed to review again the matter of renaming the streetsin West Hastings and asked the Mayor to attend the Committee meeting. STREET RE- NAMING Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Latch to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. ADJOURNMENT