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September 22, 2003
Regular Meeting
7:00 pm
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
1. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alongi, Anderson, Greil, Hollenbeck, Schmitt, Truax, and Twedt.
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Director John Hinzman.
2. Approve September 8, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Truax, seconded by Hollenbeck to approve the minutes of
the September 8, 2003 Planning Commission as presented by staff. Motion passed
unanimously.
Camegaran, LLC. - SCHOOLHOUSE SQUARE 2ND ADDITION Rezoning,
Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat #2003-63- Rezone property from R-2, Medium
Density Residence to C-3, Community Regional Commerce; Preliminary and Final
Plat to create one commercial lot and outlots for future development - Vermillion &
9th Streets.
Director Hinzman presented background information on the request.
Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. No comments from the public were
received. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Alongi asked for clarification on the extent of the rezoning, the nature and
status of opposition by neighboring property owners and questioned the timing of the plat in
relation to 9th Street not being vacated.
Paul Swanstrom, owner of 807 Vermillion Street, stated he had submitted a letter in
opposition to the vacation, but has since come to an agreement with access to his property;
things have been ironed out to his satisfaction.
Commissioner Truax asked about the status of the existing encroaching garages.
Patrick Regan, Camegaran, LLC, stated the garage at the Jarchow home (formerly located
at 821 Vermillion Street) would be moved to 8th Street; the Rother garage would also be
relocated; and the Radke and Teuber garages would remain where they are.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Alongi moved and Commissioner Greil seconded a motion to
recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented, subject to approval of the
Preliminary and Final Plat
Upon vote taken: Ayes: 7, Nays: 0. Motion passed.
Planning Commission Action:
Commissioner Truax moved and Commissioner Hollenbeck seconded a motion to
recommend approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat as presented, subject to the
following conditions:
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Securing ownership of all properties proposed as SCHOOLHOUSE SQUARE
2ND ADDITION, or consent of all property owners to the satisfaction of the
City Attorney.
Securing approval of the vacation of 9th Street within the proposed plat.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat does not obligate the City to vacate 9th
Street.
Cash in lieu of land in the amount of $2,640 (1.76 acres at $1500 per acre)
shall be paid for park land dedication prior to release of the final plat mylars
for recording.
Sewer interceptor fees in the amount of $3,432 (10.56 services at $325 per
service) before release of the final plat mylars.
All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative
cover to eliminate erosion problems.
Development of the platted outlots shall be prohibited until replatted as lots of
record.
Blanket drainage and utility easements shall be recorded against all outlots,
unless they are further delineated to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Director.
All streets, drives and utilities within the plat of Schoolhouse Square 2nd
Addition shall be privately owned and maintained. The City of Hastings will
not assume any ownership or liability of infrastructure within Schoolhouse
Square.
The center median of Vermillion Street between 8th Street and 10th Streets
must be reconfigured to close full access at 9th Street, and eliminate the left
turn lane to 9th Street from southbound Vermillion Street. All costs associated
with reconstruction and reconfiguration of the median shall be the
responsibility of the applicant.
A declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions or the equivalent
document shall be submitted for review and approval by the City before
release of the final plat mylars to ensure maintenance of open space,
common drives, and common utilities. The declaration shall include, but is
not limited to, the following:
(a) A statement requiring the deeds, leases or documents of conveyance
affecting buildings, units, parcels, tracts, townhouses, or apartments
be subject to the terms of the declaration.
b) A provision for the formation of a property owners association or
corporation and that all owners must be members of said association
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or corporation which may maintain all properties and common areas
in good repair and which may assess individual property owners
proportionate shares of joint or common costs. The association or
corporation must remain in effect and may not be terminated or
disbanded.
Membership in the association shall be mandatory for each owner and
any successive buyer.
Any open space restrictions must be permanent and may not be
changed or modified without city approval.
The association is responsible for liability insurance, local taxes and
the maintenance of the open space facilities deeded to it.
Property owners are responsible for their pro-rata share of the cost of
the association by means of an assessment to be levied by the
association which meet the requirements for becoming a lien on the
property in accordance with Minnesota Statutes.
The association may adjust the assessment to meet changing needs.
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Final approval of the grading, drainage and utility plans by the Public Works
Director. The owner assumes all risks associated with the grading and utility
placement prior to formal approvals.
The disturbed areas of the site shall be maintained to the requirements of the
City's property maintenance ordinance.
Further exactions may be required as a condition of replatting outlots.
That the final plat is subject to MNDOT approval and that the Developer shall
incorporate any MNDOT's comments into the final plat.
Execution of a development agreement to memorialize the conditions of the
plat and to establish any applicable escrow amounts to guarantee the
completion of site plan activities.
Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format)
prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not
made towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council
approval, the approval is null and void
Upon vote taken: Ayes: 7, Nays: 0. Motion passed.
4. Other Business
Director Hinzman provided an update on past and future actions
Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
John Hinzman
Recording Secretary