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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/70PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 1970at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Peterson, Moen, Siekert, Bauer, Hallberg, SJebrecht, Solelm, Fluegel and Fischer. City Engineer, Davldson was also present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as mailed. The committee appointed to review the Mobile Home Park requested by Star Realty stated that the matter ~s still under consideration and more time is required. The committee reviewing the Sontag plat stated that the matter is still under conslderatlon. '[he City Engineer reported that the Hud grant requested for the East side of Hastings and the Northwest orea had been denled, A discussion took place with reference fo the pollutlon problem in East Hastings, Donald Gustafson next addressed the Commission [n connection with the proposed commercial rezon[ng.' Mr. Sole[m stated thor his committee felt the commercial would be better located between Wes~iew and Pleasant Drive South OF Highway #55 as opposed to the location presently under consideration. Mr, Gustafson stated that the present multiple dwelling area had already been approved for 360 units with a recreational building. It involves 21.79 acres. There will be one garage and one off- street parking place for each unit. If approved, the request for commercial zoning on the present petition would be deleted. This would average about 16 units per acre whereas the prior approval was for 14 units per acre, He stated some buildings will have elevators. He stated they anticipate starting with the 42 unit building with 42 garages and 42 parking places. A discussion took place with reference to the procedure regarding Committee to recreational and asthestitc considerations. carried. Commission and a cltizens group and that special considerati0n be given by t}nls The motion was unanimously The following names were submitted for consideration on the committee: Mavis Nelson Ray Knutson Bert Lurid Mrs. Charles Thomas John Lighthorn Hiram Kilborn James Greet Tom Wollmerlng Dave Pederson Roger ¥oungqulst /v~rs. Roger Young. uist Tony Willike Chester Bassettl, It was agreed by the Commission that all of these persons would be invited to the next meeting to express their vlew~ Mr. Sieckert stated that with refer erice to the building code, recommendations will be submitted to the Building Inspector for consideration and then submitted to the Planning Commission, hopefully at the next meeting. A general discussion took place with reference to the proposed airport location at the Rosemount - Farmlngton area. -3- lvIINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1970 AT 7:30 PoMo Members present: Petersen, Moen, Sieckert, Bauer, Hallberg0 Siebrecht, Soleim, Fluegel and Fischer Also present: John Davidson The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as mailedo The committee appointed to review the Ivlobile Home Park requested by Star Realty stated that the matter is still under consideration and more time is required° The committee reviewing the Sontag plat stated that the matter is still under conside ration. The City Engineer reported that the HUD Grant requested for the East side of Hastings and the Northwest Area had been denied. A discussion took place with reference to pollution problems in East Hastings. Mr. Donald Gustafson next addressed the Commission in connection with the proposed commercial and apartment rezoning. Mr. Soleim stated that his committee felt the commercial would be better located between Westview and Pleasant Drive, south of Highway 55 as opposed to the location presently under consideration. Mr. Oustafson stated that the present multiple dwelling area had already been approved for 360 units with a recreational building. It involves 21.79 acres. There will be one garage and one off-street parking place for each unit, If approved, the request for commercial zoning on the present petition would be deleted, This would average about 16 units per acre whereas the prior approval was for 14 units per acre, He stated some buildings will have elevators, He stated they anticipate starting with the 4Z-unit building with 42 garages and 42 parking places. A discussion took place with reference to the procedure regarding building permits, elco Mr, Gustafson stated that they would llke the first three buildings up before the recreational building would be constructed. None of the buildings would have any below ground apartments. A motion was made by Mr. Fischer to approve one building in the southeast corner. This motion was subsequently withdrawn° A motion was made by Mr. Fluegel~ seconded blt Mr. Fischer to approve three 4Z-unit buildings as lald out in the southeast corner of the site plan, each building to be on a separate building permit and to meet all ordinances in effect at the time of application for permit and the balance of the area to be reviewed at a later date~ The motion was 6nanimousll~ approved. Iv~inutes of Hastings Planning ~om~i~ission Meetin§ held Ivionday, 3une 8~ 1970 l:a§e Z0 Mr. Gustafson stated again that the request for commercial zoning that was presently under consideration would be withdrawn. Mr. Siebrecht reported on the application by Jehovah Witnesses requesting authority to construct a meeting hall in Block 23 of Addition Noo 13o It was stated that the Committee felt that there was inadequate parking avail- able and further felt that the applicant should acquire more land for parking. It was noted that they only had Z3 parking spots available. The plan indicates that there should be at least 43 parking spaces. Whereupon, a motion was made by Ivir, Siebrecht, seconded by Mr. Moen, to adopt the report of the Committee~ and approve the request upon the applicant pro- riding necessary parking spaces as set forth above. The motion was unanimously carried, The next item of discussion was the Vermillion River. After much discussion a motion was made by Mr. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Hallberg, to the following effect: That there is a flood problem and that the Commission go on record as favoring steps being taken to alleviate the problem, but that the plan as presented by the Corps of Engineers be reviewed with a Committee consisting of representatives of the City Council, the plan,~ing Commission and a citizens group and that special consideration be given by this Committee to recreational and aesthetic considerations. The motion was unanimously carried° The following names were submitted for consideration on the committee: Mavis Nelson Ray Knuts on Bert Lund lvirs. Charles Thomas John Lightbourn Hiram Kilbo rn James Grier Tom Wollmering Dave Pederson Roger Youngquist Mrs, Roger Youngquist Tony Willeke Chester Bassetti Walter Thomas John Herniem John Go IVicKane It was agreed by the Commission that all of these persons would be invited to the next meeting to express their views. Mr. Sieckert stated that with reference to the Building Code, recommendations will be submitted to the Bnitding Inspector for consideration and then submitted to [he Planning Commission, hopefully at the next meeting. A general dis° cussiot~ took place with reference to-the, proposed airport location at the Rosem~unt - F;~rmington. area. Mintlte~ o I-Iastmas lanmng Commission Meeting held Monday~ June 8~ 1970 l~age Z~ With reference to the Zoning Ordinance, the committees previously appointed by the Chairman are to review their respective sections of the proposed ordinance and to submit the same to the City Engineer for preparation. The meeting v~s duly adjourned, upon unanimous vote, Donald Jo Fluegel, Secretary Hastings Planning Commission CITY OF HASTINGS MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1970 The meeting convened at 7:30 P.M. at the Hastings Public Library Meeting Room. Those present: Mr. Walt l~etersen, Mr. Don Fluegel, Mr. Frank Sieckert Mr. Don Hallberg, Mr. Skip Soleim, Mr. Leonard Bauer Mr. ArlandSiebrecht, Mr. Ed Fischer, and Mr. Orvin Moen Also present: Mr. John Davidson, Mr. Lew Jacquis, Mr. Dick Fox, Mr. IDuane Groth, Mr. Don Gustafson, Mr. Jack Magnuson. The first item was the approval of the minutes of May Z5th, 1970 as submitted. The Rehfeld proposal was discussed. They want to reconstruct a basement home on E. 8th Street, which would be lot 8, block 135, Original Tovzn of Hastings. The Building Permit was disallowed on the basis that the existing foundation is unsound structurally and that basement homes are a variance to the present building code and would not be allowed on the basis of the five-year building program. Under Committee Reports, the first report was on Mobile Home Parks. Mr. Fischer's committee said there would be no report until the next regular meeting since the data had been collected only last Thursday. They had not had a chance to review the data. The next item was review of the Sontag plat by Mr. Hallberg's committee. It was mentioned that this had just been turned over to the Planning Commission formally by the City Council at the meeting of June 1st. Mr. Hallberg's committee will review the plat as presented. There was a review by the City Engineer of the HUD Grant request for sewer and water to East Hastings, extension of the Northwest Trunk Sewer to the West Corporate Limits and development of a Ponding Basin Area. The HUD Grant was disallowed in accordance with a letter received from Mr. Edward Bruder, Assistant Regional Administrator, Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment dated June 4, 1970. It was suggested that the Planning Commission give consideration of a study of this area in East Hastings as to how it would fit in to our new Zoning Ordinance and possibility of phasing out construction in the area of East Hastings which would be either side of 2nd Street from the CMStP&P Railroad tracks east. Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission Meeting held Monday, June 8, 1970 Page Z. The next item for review was the Hastings Construction Co. proposal for C-1 and 1{-4 zoning, headed by Mr. Soleirn's cornrnittee. Mr. Don Gusta£son made a presentation, asking to have his C-1 zoning withdrawn and presented a comprehensive plan for R-4 development in the area of Valley Manor Addition. He is proposing 360 units on 21. 79 acres, giving it a density of 16 units per acre. Some of the 4Z-plex units would have elevators in these units, only elderly residents would be housed and those without elevators would be given over to younger couples. The construction would be wood-frame, with brick veneer. It was moved by Mr. Fischer to approve the first unit at the northwest corner of Bahls Drive and Lyn Way. This motion died for lack of a second. The next motion was made by Mr. Fluegel, seconded by Mr. Fischer to approve the three 4Z-unit layout at the southeast corner of Valley Manor Addition subject to approval of building permits for each of the 4Z-unit apartments. Mr. Oustafson stated that he would request in writing a with- drawal of the C-1 zoning for the Valley Manor Addition and this study would then be discontinued by Mr. Soleim's committee. However, he will be asking if the area previously petitioned for for I{-4 zoning, would then be zoned to C- 1 Commercial, which would be that area lying south of T. It. 55 between Westview Drive and Pleasant Drive along the south side of T. Pt. 55. We then discussed some of the requirements for obtaining a building permit. One would be that shatter-proof glass be installed in the patio doors, that there be soundproofing between units, that the parapet type of design for the overhang of the roof would be fireproofed and that the fire escape facilities would be reviewed for the building. There was a committee report by Mr. Siebrecht on the Jehovah Wittnesses Church. The church would seat 150 persons, the committee recommending they acquire property to the east for parking, that at least one additional 50 x 150 foot lot would be required initially. They would suggest that possibly both 50 foot lots east be acquired for future expansion of parking facilities. It was moved by Mr. Siebrecht, seconded by Mr. Moen that these additional properties be acquired prior to issuance of a building permit for construction. Also, that the 36" freeboard be designed in for landscaping purposes prior to final approval of the building permit since this area is situated directly adjacent to the ponding basin and we would want to insure there being no possibility of flooding in the future. The next item of discussion was the Vermillion River Flood Project, as proposed by the Corps of Engineers. There was a general discussion by all members of the Planning Commission. The Engineer recommended approval of the Corps of Engineers basic design with some alteration in proposed fishing pools and the possibility of installation of a dam or replacement or part of the dam. It was moved by Mr. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Hallberg, and unanimously approved Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission Meeting held Aionday, June 8, 1970 Page to recommend to the City Council approval of the basic plan presented by the Corps of Engineers, based upon the fact that there is a flood threat. Thc plana ~hould bc ~itcrcd to pr0vidc fi0hing p0010 and dam replacement, that a joint City-County citizens committee be formed to study aesthetics and work with all interested government agencies in upstream flood preventative measures. The next item of discussion was the Proposed Sub-Committee of the Planning Commission in the area of Park and Recreation. Mr. Petersen read off a list of letters he had received the past week from persons interested in serving on this subcommittee. He suggested that all persons who had written request- ng consideration for the subcommittee be asked to come to the next regular Planning Commission Meeting to be held Monday, June 22, 1970. It was suggested by Mr. Sieckert that he would work with Mr. Les Matula on clerification of the Building Code and have it ready by next week so that these considerations would be given the new 42-plex to be built by Hastings Construction Co. The South Area Air Port was discussed. There was a general discussion and there were no recommendations by the Planning Commission at this time. We went into a quick review of the proposed Zoning Ordinance. It was suggested that the City Engineer completely type the zoning ordinance for submission to the City Council for review as written without any further corrections, that the sub-committee of the Planning Commission would be reviewing their various sections for any additional corrections that would have to be made prior to final adoption, that in the interim, that while the City Council was reviewing the Ordinance, the Planning Commission would work on the zoning map. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, June 22, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. at the Hastings Public Library. John Davidson, City Engineer Siebrecht~ Solein~ Ftuegei and Fischer ~,!so prosent: John Davidson %:he corr~r, li'~tee erppoh%ted to rovi er; ~he }/Iobite Home Pa~ reqnested by Tko conlrnltgee reviev~in~ ~he Sol, tag pia~ sf~a+.ed that the ~iatter is s~ili under co,side ration. The City Engineer ~°eported that ~e HUD Grant requested for t~e East side of Hastf~gs ~nd the Nor~hv~st J%rea h~d be~n denied. A d~scu~sion took place %vith reference ~o poilv.~ion problems in East i-las~ings. lv%r. Donald Gustafson next addressed the C'.o~nrnission i.n cot~nection v~.::i% ~a pis. ce for each n~t~ !3 approved. ~k~ request for co~ercial zoning on the b~ildings ';~iil have eievator~. P!~ s~gted riley anticipate star,ting ~tA the place v/ith reference ~o tk~ ?~..'oceduse rega~iilg buildiz~g perYz~its~ e{:c. ~ylr.. any baler; g.ror~d ~parf~n;ie_3'~. J. I~otion ~x~as naade bM A4r. Fischei' to approve one b6iiding in ~:he sout!~east co£'ner. ?his motion ~;as s~g}segp.entiy ¥¢ithdsavnl. .~.~ rno~:ion ~,as i."nad~: i}3~' A4r. F!uegel,~ seconded b! l~¥{ro Fischer to approv~ ~hree 42-u~t buiidin~s as ~aid ou~ in ~iie souti:cast cci'nar of the si~e pith, each building to be on a separate 'building per~vai~ ai~d to n%ee~ ail ordinances in effec~ at ~he ti~o;~ of applicagio~z for per~ni~ and the balance of the area to lV~inutes o£ Hastings Plannin§ Cor,~rnisslon h01d M0n , June 80 1970 Mr. Gustaison s~ted again that ~he request for commercial zoning that was presently under consideration would be withdrawn. Mr. Siebrecht reported on ~e applica~on by Jehovah Witnesses request~g au~orit~ to construct a meet~g hall in Block 2~ of Addition No. I~. was stated ~t ~e Co~ttee felt ~at there was ~adequate parking a~il- able ~d iur~er ie[t t~t ~e app~c~t s~u[d acq~re more l~d for park~g. It ~s noted that ~ey only ~d Z3 park~g spots av~lable. The p~n in, cares ~t ~e~e should be at least 43 parking spaces. ~ereupon~ a motion was ~de by ~r. Siebrecht, seconded by ~r. Moen, to adopt re~rt of the Co--tree, and approve the request upon the applican~ pro- vid~g necessary parking spaces as set forth a~ve. ~e motion ~i~us [y carried. The next item of ~scussion ~s the Ver~11~n River. ~er much discussion a motion ~s made by Mr. Fischer, seconded by ~r. ~l[berg, to the following ei/ect: T~t ~ere is a flood problem and that ~e Co~iSsion go on record as favoring steps being t~en to alleviate problem~ but t~t the plan as presented by t~e Co~s Engineers be reviewed with a~Co~it~ee consisting of representatives of the City Co~ci~' the P~u~g Co~ission and a cit~ens group and that special consideration be given by t~s Co--tree to recreational ~d aesthetic considerations. The motion was unanimously carried. The following names were submitted for consideration' on the 'committee: avis Nelson ay Knuts on ~ert Lund /~lVlrs. Charles Thomas John Lightbourn Hiram Kilbo rn James Grief Tom Wollme ring ~Dave Pederson Roger Youngquist I~rs. Roger Youngquist _Cony Witleke hester Bassetti ~Walter Thomas ~ohn Herniern ,,~John Go lvicKane v~,~. It ~s agreed by the Co~iSsion t~t all ~ ~ese persons would be invited to the next meeting to e~ress ~eir. views. Mr. Siecke~ stated that with reference to the Building Code, reco~endations ~ll be sub, rte.5 to the B~lding ~spector for consideration and then sub~f~ed to the Pl~ng Co~ission.. hopefully at the n~xt meet~g. A general dis- cussion took. p~ice ~th reference to the proposed airport lo,lion at the Hosemo~t - F~rmington area. Minutes oI Hastings l°lannlng Meeting held Monday~ /Tune 8~ 1970 ~a. ge Z. With reference to the Zoning Ordinance, the committees previously appointed by the C~rman are to review their respective sections o£ the proposed ordinance and to submit the same to the City Engineer for preparation. The meeting w~s duly adjourned, upon unanimous vote. Donald J. Fluegel, Secretary Hastings Planning Commission