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HELD MOND~.¥ APRI.5 Z4~ 197Z
Members present:
Walt Petersen, Mr0 Don Hallberg, Mro Arland
Siebrecht~ Mr0 l~kip ~oleim,, Mr,, Frank ,Sieckert~
Fred Trautmann, Mr, Dave Tamaen Mr Pat
W}l,~on., Ju.~}or members, Mr., Steve Gsrtmke amd
Mr, John Llavidson~ City Eng:,neer~ Mr Wallace
Erickso~, City Clerk
Minutes o£ the Planning Commission Meeting of April 10. 1972 approved on
motion by Mr. Hallberg, seconded by Mr. Siebrecht after amended to show:
Paragraph 30 Subparagraph i - side 7ard must be not les~ than
2o Add Mr~ Siebrecht present,,
In the las~ paragraph ~der the er~orcement subdivision ordinance~
add ~e word
Bob Me, ers asked to ~eaone to R-'i a one-acre parcel south of T,H 55
across from Prairie Street in order to build two 4-plex apartments, Setback
would allow frontage road° Matter re/erred to Mr. Trautrnann's cornmitteeo
Robert Schornmer asked for variance to C-3 zoning at ?-04 liL 3rd Street to
allow addition of a two story, Z0 square foot addition to the front of his house
Matter referred to Mr.. Wilson's study committee.
Duane Groth letter asking to be permitted to convey land to Den~',,s Held by
metes a~d bounds description/or school bus garage site in the even~ ~e plan
is approved~ T~s would be a variance to the Subdivision Or~n~ce. It was
moved by Mr~ Siebrecht, seconded by Mr~ ~llberg to amend Co~ission
approval ot Held garage pl~ to sllow sale of t~8 land b~ metes and
description provided t~t a $~ foot road be de.cared on the wes~ side of
~nd of Tri-Go~ty Agency in ~s block. ~I ases~
Mr. Soleim suggests Cornrnisslon review City policy regarding vacation of streets
and alleys, particularly concerning the sale of this vacated land.
Letter/rom Chamber of Commerce approving Commission's approach to meeti:~g
with townshipeo
Natural Resources Cormnission~s proposal/or 5oyear budget presented without
cornment~
Mrs~ Linde was appointed to chair the study comnaittee formerly chaired by
Mr. Sieckert~ Membership remains the same~
held Mo-~ta¥'~ ~.pril 24~ 197~,
Pla~in~ Commi~io~ b~ Cil~ Co~ciL ~everai visitor~ in room com~en~ed ~hat
people in neighborhood wa~t to lessen the impact of apartments on ~he~r homes~
~oved by Sieckert, ~econded b~ Trautn~a~ to reaffirm approval ot plan~ Moved
by Trautraa~ to ~mlt debate - no ~econd~ Moved b~ ~llbert~ seconded b!
Wilson to me~d motion to insure t~t:
Provisions for li~ting density to BZZ ~ts 1~ Co.try
Village Second Ad~tion be condition of final approval.
a. 9a~k la~ds b~ dedicated as a condition of final approval.
Scree~n~ be provided between apartments and home8 on
g3rd Street, as well as at parking lot ends.
All ayes on amench~tentSo All ayes on motion.
Leona IvicHeai~ 900 W. 3rd Street (at Prairie) asked to replace mobile home with
another larger one. Referred to Mrs. Linde% study committee (subject to formal
referral/rom City Council).
Dakota Hills Srd final plat submitted for approval. Referred to Mr. Wilson~s s~udy
corara/tt ee~
Fluegel-Kugler {east) linal plat report from Mr. Trautmann's committee~ It was
moved by lvir~ Trautrnann, seconded by Mr. Sieckert to approve final plat. Moved
blt Mr~ Tanner, seconded by Mr~ Wilson to table until land within plat is ~oned
other than Flood Plain. All aFes to table.
David Ta~n~er, Secretary
I-I~stings Planning Commission
100 SIBLEY STREET, HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 55033
Phone 437-6921
OFFICE OF CItY ENGINEER
MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
HELD MONDAY, APRIL 24, 197Z
Those present:
Mr. Arland Siebrecht, Mr. Skip Soleim, Mr. Don Hallberg,
Mr. Pat Wilson, Mr. Dave Tanner, Mr. Walt Petersen,
Mr. Fred Trautmann, Mr. Frank Sieckert, Mr. Leo Schumacher, Jr.
and Mr. Steve Gartzke
Also present:
City Engineer John Davidson, Citizens in regard to the Ackerberg
apartment complex, Mr. Robert Meters, Mr. Robert Schornmer,
and members of the radio and press.
There is a correction to be made to the minutes of April 10, 1972. Correct
these to:
Include Mr. Arland Siebrecht present
Paragraph 3, Supgaragraphi, to read side yard must not
be less than 30"
Last paragraph under the enforcement Subdivision ordinance,
add the word "ordinance".
It was moved by Mr. Hallberg, seconded by Mr. Siebrecht to approve the minutes
as corrected.
Mr. Robert Meier was present to answer questions in regard to his request for
Special Use or Re-zoning of his parcel along the south side of T. It. 55. (See
copy of letter attached dated April 17, 197Z) (Copies to Mr. Trautmannms committee)
There was a question raised as to the sale of land for South Frontage Road right-
of-way. The Engineer in his presentation stated that this would be along and adjacent
to the future frontage road system, the right-of-way to be acquired by State-Aid
funds. Mr. Meier stated that the land now does have access to T.H. 55 over the
76 foot easement which was provided the City for the present connection to T.H. 55
at Prairie Street. The road itself would be used only as a limited access to T.H. 55.
The plan in the future would require that the frontage road be extended to the east,
in which case the Meters indicated they would furnish right-of-way at a cost to the
City for street frontage road purposes. However, he stated that his plan should
include setbacks, taking this future frontage road into account so that the frontage
road can be extended in the future. It was then referred to the study committee
of Mr. Trautmann, Mr. Siebrecht and Mr. Petersen.
There was a request by Mr. Robert Schommer for a Variance to the Zoning
Ordinance to allow him to construct a 20 foot addition to the property at Z04 E. 3rd
Street. (See copy of letter attached). (Furnish copies to Mr. Wilson's committee)
This was referred to as the Verna Dodge home. The addition would be to the
front of the house, there would still be adequate setback, it would provide at
least as much setback as the houses adjacent on either side. The present house
Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission
Meeting held Monday, ~%pril Z4, 197Z Page Z.
is five feet off the alley and is in itself a non-conformity. This was then
referred to the study committee of Mr. Wilson, Chairman, with Mr. Tanner,
Mr. Soleim~ and Mr. Willeke. (Check out the committees and Mr. Trautmann's
Junior member).
There was some question as to whether the frontage road system would be a
negotiable item in lieu of 5% parkway for the north-south service road. It was
then moved by Mr. Siebrecht, seconded by Mr. Hallberg that the metes and
bounds dedication of land for Mr. Held's bus garage be approved subject to
the dedication of the 33 feet, one-half right-of-way for the north-south street
through the Held and Star Realty property. Also, the negotiation for the east-
west roadway from the north-south road to Pine Street.
There was a report from the Natural Resources Commission for the Capital
Improvements Program. (See copy of that budget and 5-year Capital Improve-
ment Report attached). (Make copies to send to Mr. Darrel Berkowitz at TKDA.)
Chairman Petersen read a letter from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
recommending the township form a Hastings area Chamber of Commerce. (See
copy of letter attached) (Get copy from Walt Petersen or Mr. Pellant).
The Ackerberg Phase I development was discussed. Chairman Petersen gave a
brief review of the action that has taken place to date and suggested that a
motion be made to reaffirm the 1969 action recommending approval. It was
moved by Mr. Sieckert, seconded by Mr. Trautmann. Discussion was open.
Councilman Hallberg stated that there is a significant difference and that considerable
time lag has elapsed since the action taken in 1969 and several people were present
who are wishing to be heard. He would suggest that they be given a chance to
explain their position. Mr. Tanner stated that he would move to allow rebuttal
from the floor. Mr. Richard Hayes acting as spokesman for the property owners
living on the south side of gZnd Street stated it was not their intend to deny the
use of the land or change the zoning from the zoning approved some years ago,
however, they did have several alternative suggestions that might allow a more
orderly transition or at least a screening for the area between the residential
single family dwellings and the multiple dwelling unit. (See copy of their alternative
suggestions attached).
Mr. Frank Pratt was present who had recently purchased a home from Star Realty
who was told there would be no apartment in that location. Mr. James Vandervest,
stated that he was not told that there would be apartment units adjacent to his home.
There was discussion about the unit density. The Engineer stated that he and the
attorney in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance in 1970 with Mr. Ackerberg did state
that we would consider his complex on a total complex basis, in which case the
density requirements could be met as planned. However, since that time the area
of Country Village 1st Addition, north of Z3rd Street, was finally platted, the
utilities were installed and Mr. Ackerberg has been making payments on both
taxes and the special assessments to service the area. It was moved by Mr. Traut-
mann to limit debate. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Hallberg then
moved an amendment to the original motion that provisions for park dedication,
development density regulations be enforced into the undeveloped area to the south,
Minutes of Hastings Planning Corrnmission
Meeting held Monday, April 24, 1972 lVage 3.
and that the screening be assured. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.
There was a discussion on the requirements of screening as outlined in the
alternative methods by the homeowners present. It was suggested that fencing,
planting, or a combination could be worked out with the contractor. The
Engineer stated that he was sure that the developer would work with the engineer
and provide a screen if required. Special Covenance would be filed with the land
to meet the density requirements of 32Z units on the balance of the Z3 acres after
Phase I development was complete. Density would be in accordance with the
new Zoning Ordinance regulations. That motion with the amendment was unan-
imously passed.
We discussed in some detail the development contract. The resolutions passed
with amendments and unanimously passed by the Planning Commission.
There was a request from Mrs. Leona McNeal, 900 W. 3rd Street, which is
on Prairie, between Znd and 3rd, to put a larger size trailer than the present
10' x 35' size on that location. This was turned over to the Study Committee
chaired by Mrs. Linde, with Mr. Sieckert, Mr. Hallberg, and Mr. Willeke.
There was a request by Mr. Sieckert to withdraw as chairman of that study
committee and Mrs. Linde was appointed. (Make a note that this goes on the
agenda at the next Council meeting).
The next item of discussion was the fact that we should send Vermillion
Township notices of our ad hoc special meetings and invite them to be a part
of the Hastings area planning and send them an invitation as extended to the
other townships. Send a note stating we did not intend that they be left out of
the discussion.
Walt Petersen stated that he had a brochure from the State outlining the joint
exercise of Power Act. We would not be going that far with this ad hoc Planning
Commission, but it would be some valuable information that can be used in the
ad hoc Planning Commission concept. Mr. Petersen also stated he had a book
on Environment, a hand book put out by the Bank of American, which is on file
in the Engineer's office for those who wish to review it.
There was an official request by Mr. Murray Laub of Master Industries to again
vacate the alley south of Master Industries and include the 10 feet south of the
alley that is owned by Master Industries. The company has recently received a
government contract for making paint roller skins which will require an expansion
of the present facility and add Z0 to 30 jobs to the present operation. It was asked
that the City Clerk or City Engineer prepare for the Planning Commission a
complete list of ordinances relative to streets and alleys and vacation of the same,
the State Statutes relative to vacation of streets and alleys, and what right the City
would have to sell property that is vacated under such acts or statutues. It was
also requested that the City look into the Erlcksonproperty, requiring they clean
up the Lund Ski Factory onSecond Street, knock down the walls and fill the base-
ment areas.
Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission Meeting
held Monday, April Z4, 197Z
Page 4.
Next the Engineer unofficially presented the plat of Dakota Hills 3rd Addition
which will be presented to the Council at their next regular meeting for referral.
This was delegated to Mr. Wilson's subcommittee.
There was a request from Kugler-Fluegel for platting in the area of Southview
Drive and Louis Lane. There was some discussion about traffic along ZZnd Street,
continuity of the traffic systems in the area. It was ~aoved by Mr. Trautmann,
seconded by Mr. Sieckert to recommend approval subject to payment of cash in
lieu of parkland and compliance to Subdivision and Zoning regulations. However,
it was pointed out that the plat does lie partly within the presently defined Flood
Plain and as such could not be approved, unless the area were taken out of the Flood
Plain. It was moved by Mr. Tanner, seconded by Mr. Wilson to table to rezoning,
and unanimously agreed to meet with Mr. Fluegel and discuss the Flood Plain aspects
of the plat.
We completed our meeting at approximately 10:30 P.M.
John Davidson, City Engineer
ALT~i:AT~2S U. TG: RDZNG ACK~!RG
Phase I North of 'W. 23rd St.
1) Full Esst~fest privacy screen by develcpcr, for protection of
property o£ adjscent home o~,mers.
2) Vegetation screen (20-2~~ Evergreens) to el~-minate Nisual ~mpact
on adjacent housing. See Attach i.
5) Combined use of fencing and vegetation as in items 1 ar, d 2.
&) Reduction fi~ h~ight of ~h~ze I U,~,its by utilization of Garden Apt.
Concept. (comkined with item 1,2, or
5) Relocation of Phase I U~its to south site of 23rd St., utilizing
north side of 25rd St. for r~creation facilities. (Phase ii).
Abandonment of 25rd St. as a thru street, with reorientaticn of
Phase I Unit to a North/South aligr~menv, coupled with items ~,2,
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I~stings, Minnesota
Apt.il 1~, 1972
TO:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
I am requesting a "Variance":to the Zoning Ordinance. I live at 204 E. 3rd Street
and it is presently zoned C-3. I would like to add a two story addition of
approximately 20 square feet to the front of the house. I can meet all setback
and lot requirements
Description is as follows:
Part of Lots 2 and 3, Block 19, com. Z8 ' W of SE Corner Lot 2, W 71'
North to North line Lot 3, E 15 ft., S 72 ft., E 16 ft., S Z0 ft. ]~6ft. , S ZZ ft.
E 34 ft. , S ~-6 ft. to south line and beginning.
Yours truly,
Robert G. $¢hommer
To the Honorable 14ayor and City ~ouncil
City of Hastings
Hastinis, Xinnesota §5033 .'
Eel Request for a "Special Uae Permit# or tezoning of one acre of l~nd
within the ~ity of Hastinss,
Gentlement
I am requesting a *'Special Use Permit" or a possible :,zoning to R-3 o£
the following descrLbed property to construct a four (4) pleX apar[~ent
null'plus garages;
The West 208.708 it. of the East 1042.6§2 feet of the North
208.708 feet lying South of S.TeH. ~5§ of NE ~ of SW ~ of
Section 28, Township 115, Range 17. One acre subject to easements.
The property is .presently zoned E-l, but due to its location it seems
rather undesirable for a single family residence. C~m~ercial zoning seems
out of the question because it ~ould not confom to the cities present
over all zoning plan, so the only reasonable development I can presently
think of is to change its zoning, to apartments,
I am willing to meet with the city council and/or pl~nnin~ commission at
their earliest convenience,
Thank you in advance for your cooporationo
Yours truly,
Eobert J. lieiers