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Planning commission recommends vacation of St. Joseph Avenue for Bruckman Rubber expansion; commission conditions include private access agreement

3744643 · May 20, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended vacation and conveyance of St. Joseph Avenue and an adjacent alley to allow Bruckman Rubber to expand, including construction of a larger nitrogen tank; the action passed 6–0 with one abstention and staff said conveyance requires a later ordinance and final plat to avoid landlocked lots.

The Hastings Planning Commission on May 20 recommended vacating and conveying St. Joseph Avenue from West South Street north to the railroad tracks and an adjacent alley so Bruckman Rubber can expand its facility. The commission’s recommendation moves the proposal to the City Council with staff’s note that an ordinance and a final plat will be required before conveyance can be recorded.

Lee, a city staff member, summarized the applicant’s plan and told the commission the proposed conveyance would divide the roadway area: the red portion to Bruckman Rubber and a blue portion to Cali Pipe and Steel. Lee said the city will require a private access agreement among Bruckman Rubber,…

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