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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/72MINUTES OF HASTINGS ,PLANNING CO~.MiSSION MEETING HELD MONDAY~, SU.N.E 12, 1.972 Members present: bit. Petersen, Mrs. r.i~de, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Solehn, Mr. Slebrecht, Mr. ttallberg, Mr. Sieckert, Mr, Tanner, Sunlor naember, Leo Schumacher, ,Ir. Also present: John D~vidsoa, City Engineer lVlinutes of L/ay 22, 1972 approved on n~otion by l~r. Siebrecht~ seconded by lVlrs. Y.i-de, Ail Ayes. Dakota I~i~s 3rd Adctttion: Mr. Wagner of Apache Engineering appeared for developer. Mr. Wilson's con, nitres report suggests changes in walkway loc- ations, a deed !~_~tead of easement to fifty (50) feet wide park area behind Block I and the west end of Block 3. Tabled and referred back to cornrnittee for conference with Mr. Wagner. Lot 1, Block 8, Townsvinw Estates, Siewert Construction Company appticatlon for a Variance to reduce Pleasant Drive sideyard setback lrom required fi/teen (15) .~eet to ten (10) feet. lVIro Trautrnann~s con, mitres recornnlends denial oi Variance per written report. Moved by Mr. Siebrecht, seconded by Mr. Hallberg to deny Variance. Ayes; Siebrecht, Wilson, Hallberg, Soleim, Nays; Petersen, Linde, Sleckert. T~,~ero Murray Laub matter - no report from Trautn~,-,*s committee. Minutes of ,funs 5, 1972 Nininger Township p~-,,~,,g Cornm/ssion read ,'or information. Mr. WLlson reported on May 25, 1972 meeting of City/Towns]a/ps pl~n,,ing Commissions. The joln~ conunittee will first study To H. 55 - To Ho 61 bypass question. Cit,'ford Olson application for Variance of sideyard setback at 509 W. 17th St. asks for reduction by four and one-half (4-1/2) feet of the Forest Street setback. Referred to Mrs. Linde's committee° Donald Fahy asks for Special Use Permit to build duplex in R-2 Zone at north- west corner of 9th and Pine Streets. Tabled because no report from Mr. Fahyo Capital Improvements Program - After attempts at establishing priorities, it was decided that there should be a public hearing on Suly P-4, 1972 at 7:30 P, Mo At this hearing the ToK.DoA. memo of 4-10-72 will be discussed. Dave Tanner, Secretary Hastings Planning Commission CITY OF HASTINGS 100 SIBLEY STREET, HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 55033 Phone 437-6921 OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1972 Those present: Mr. Petersen, Mr. Hallberg, Mr. Siebrecht, Mr. Soleim, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Sieckert, Mr. Tanner, Mrs. Linde, Mr. Leo Schumacher, Jr. Also present: Mr. John Davidson, City Engineer, Mr. Neal Siewert, his Legal Counsel, and Mr. Ralph Wagner of Apache Engineering. The first item was approval of the minutes of May 22, 1972. It was moved by Mr. Siebrecht, seconded by Mrs. Linde and unanimously passed without correction. Dakota Hills 3rd Addition was discussed. Mr. Ralph Wagner of Apache Engineer- ing made the presentation. Mr. Wilson's committee had only reviewed the plat .in general with the following statements: There was some question as to whether the ravine along the north line of lots facing 14th Street should be an easement over the lots, or whether the 50 foot right-of-way should be dedicated to the City as an extension of Conzemius Park. This would eliminate the possibility of anyone living in that area upgrading the ravine and give the City full control of the ravine from Conzemius Park to the west. There would have to be an access or pedestrian way at least twenty (20) feet in width from Westview Drive to the ravine leading to Conzemius Park. There was some discussion previously about ded- icating that with the plat for the Townhouse development north along 13th Street. The sidewalks through the walkway area should be constructed prior to houses being constructed in the areas as soon as possible, perhaps with the paving contract. The bituminous sidewalk, 6 feet wide, in the Z0 foot walkway easement could be constructed. The committee would recommend to table until the next Council Meet- lng so that they might meet with Mr. Gustafson and Mr. Wagner. The engineer indicated that Mr. Gustafson wanted to meet with him tomor- row to discuss the tree planting along Westvlew Drive and Southview Drive in Dakota Hills Znd Addition. Minutes of Hastings Planning Corornission (continued) Monday, June 1Z, 1972 Page Z The next item was a review of Heal Siewert's request for variance. (See sub-committee report that was attached to the agenda for a side yard set back variance for Lot l, Block 8 Townsview Estates). Mr. Siewert was present and in rebuttal stated that although he was aware of the new ordinance he was not aware of the setback requirements. Thinking that the subdivisions which were approved under the old ordinance would carry the old setback requirements of 10 and 15%. In line with this if he had built the house three or four months ago he could have built i~to the present setback and it would have not been non-conforming. On the second item he stated that the variance received in the past was for a garage entrance onto Pleasant Drive which is a limited access road way. He had then became aware of the fact that Pleasant Drive was in fact a limited access roadway. The third item, the building inspector did have a drawing with the building permit which clearly shows a 10' side yard setback and no mention was made of the fact until the permit had been granted and building construction had commenced. And last rebuttal was that he could not without a complete new start desi§n a building for the lot. That it would mean a cost of $1500.00 to tear down the present basement structure that is in place. There was then a motion by Mr. Siebrecht, seconded by Mr. Hallberg to deny the variance in accordance with the sub-committee recommendation report. There was then a tie vote of 4 yes and 4 no votes in favor of denial. This will be put on the agenda for the June 19 meet[.ng, 1972 and the recommendation made to the City Council (Make a note to Leone to have this placed on the agenda). Next Mrs. Linde was a~:Ked for a mobile home report. There was no report. Mr. Trautmann was not present so the Murray Laub alley vacation was deferred. No report. Mr. Peterson then outlined the minutes of the last Nininger Planning Commission meeting that were furnished to him and the City Engineer after the meeting. Next item, Mr. Tanner gave a brief report of the ad hoc Planning Commission Meeting at which time he was nominated the acting chairman until a full time chairman can be appointed. After reviewing the discussion of that meeting he stated that the next meeting would be set or had been set for July 11, 1972 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at which time the City Engineer, John Davidson will review the T.H. 55 by-passes. Next item was a letter from Mr. Clifford Olson, 509 West 17th Street. This was referred to Mrs. Linde's sub-committee. Next a letter from Mr. Don Fahy for a special use permit. It was suggested by Mr. Peterson that this request be held in abeyance since Mr. Fahy had indicated to him that the routine through the Planning Commission and the Council would take to long he did not have that much time. Next we discussed the Capital Improvements Program as per memo dated April 10, 1972. We went through that report and picked out those constructions proposed for 1973 which were as follows: 1) garage, Z) police building, 3) flood protection Vermillion, 4) storm sewer study, 5) school sidewalks, 6) armory, 7) 4th Street pumping station, 8) 316 Highway 61 intersection, 9) Pleasant Drive surfacing, 10)ponding basin developmen~ontro1 Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission (continued) Monday, June 12, i97Z Page 3 Next there was a suggestion by Mr. Wilson that we adopt the memo as proposed and then hold public hearings for input from the general public. It was then moved by Mr. Soleim, seconded by Mr. Wilson that a public hearing be held at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers on Monday, July 24, 1972. {Make a note of this to give to the City Clerk so that the necessary notice can be placed in the local press and the radio stations). Within that suggested Capital Improvements Program for 1973 was suggested for that 1974 we insert the area including Ramse¥ and Tyler Street, the designation of one way systems, acquisition of cross streets and sidewalk construction to be included in the 1974 program. Also that the park developn~ent adjacent to the ponding basin be considered for park development in the 1974 construction program. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Monday, June 26, 1972 at which time we will continue our discussion of the Capital Improvements Program. Completed our meeting at approximately 10:00 PM. John Davidson, City Engineer