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PC Packet 01.17.17 AGENDA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday,January 17, 2017 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.OATH OF OFFICE A.John Lofdahl 4.ELECTION OF OFFICERS 5.CONSENT AGENDA A.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 20, 2016. 6.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DAYCARE CENTER IN AN R-2 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 700 MAIN ST N UNIT G,STEW & SALLY HUNTER,APPLICANT 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A.Upcoming Meetings 10.ADJOURNMENT MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday,December 20, 2016 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M. The December 20, 2016 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Hantgeat 5:30p.m. Members in bold were present Chair Hantge,Commissioner Kalenberg,Commissioner Norton, Commissioner Arndt, Commissioner Wick, Commissioner Forcier,andCommissioner Fahey. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner,Kent Exner, City Engineer, Marc Sebora,City Attorney,John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist and Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.CONSENT AGENDA A.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED November 15, 2016. Motion by Commissioner Fahey, Second by Commissioner Arndt. Motion approved. Motion to Approve–Motion to Reject 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS RD A.CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT FOR 406 AND 540 3AVE NW, NATHAN ALBEE, APPLICANT. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission’s packets. Mr. Jochum explained that this is more of a boundary revisionthan a lot split. rd The buildingslocated at 410and 406 3Ave NWarebeing purchased and the rd property line of 410 encroaches into the building located at 5403Ave NW. The county has asked that the City take action on this property. Commissioner Nortonasked is this a nonconforming lot?Yes it would be due to the way the buildings are located. Commissioner Fahey asked what paperwork will be used for the recording at the county.A survey and the resolution along with a deed will be used to record this Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission December 20, 2016 Page 2 at the county. Commissioner Fahey suggested we send the meeting minutes along also. Commissioner Arndt askedif there are any issues with the pond –No Chair Hantge inquired about plating 410 and 406 together. Parcels may be tax combined but will remain separate lots. Motion by Fahey,second by Nortonto close hearing at 5:41p.m. Motion by Commissioner Arndtto approve with Staff recommendations. Second by Norton.Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 12/27/2016. Motion to close hearing –Motion to approve with staff recommendations–Motion to reject B.CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE 154.115 Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission’s packets. Mr. Jochum explained that there was discussion reducing the number of trees to be planted on new lots from 1/800square feet of impervious surfaceto 1/1750 sq.ft.to help the trees grow betterand also to reduce the size of the tree being planted from 2 inch caliper tree to 1.5inch. Motion by Faheysecond by Kalenbergto close hearing at 5:44p.m. Motion by Commissioner Nortonto approve. Second by Forcier. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 12/27/2016. Motion to close hearing –Motion to approve with staff recommendations–Motion to reject C.CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION OF EASEMENT FOR NOKES ADDITION TO ISLAND VIEW HEIGHTS LOCATED AT PREVIOUS LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK 1, ISLAND VIEW HEIGHTS SIXTH ADDITION, SCOTT NOKES, APPLICANT. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission’s packets. Last months meetingwas a re-plat to combinethe two lots and we are now vacating the interior lot line easements. There is currently nothing in this easement. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission December 20, 2016 Page 3 Motion by Arndt,second by Faheyto close hearing at 5:47p.m. Motion by Commissioner Faheyto approve. Second by Kalenberg. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 12/27/2016. Motion to close hearing –Motion to approve with staff recommendations–Motion to reject 5.NEW BUSINESS Solar installation in Hutchinson. Recently, the City was offered technical assistance from SolSmart, which is a national designation program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. SolSmart did a review of our ordinances and recommends the City eliminate potential barriers to solar development.Mr. Jochumin proposing we wait and see if this becomes an issue in our community. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chair Hantge asked if there was going to be any reconstruction of the Century Ave trail.Mr. Exner replied that the federal money they secured for 2019 funding should be able to bumpup to 2018to extend the trail from Hwy 15 to JeffersonSt. 7.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A.Recognition of Bill Arndt’s service on the Planning Commission 1985-2002, 2012-2016; 11 years of service, thank you for your service. B.Upcoming Meetings Dan Jochum noted that we have one application for theJanuaryPlanning Commission meetingat this time. 8.ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Nortonto adjourn at 6:08p.m. STAFFREPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From:Dan Jochum, AICP Date:January 12, forJanuary 17,2017, Planning Commission Meeting Application:CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DAYCARE CENTER LOCATED IN AN R-2 ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 700 MAIN ST N, UNIT G. Applicant:Stew and Sally Hunter CONDITIONAL USE PERMITFOR DAYCARE FACILITY Stew and Sally Hunter haveapplied for a Conditional Use Permit for a daycare center located at 700 Main St. N, Unit G. The daycare facility would be located in an existing building on the Maplewood Academy Campus. Daycare facilitiesare allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the R-2Zoning District. Conditional Use Permit 700 Main St N, Unit G–Daycare Facility Planning Commission –1-17-17 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning:R-2–Medium Density Residential District Property Location:700 Main St. N, Unit G Lot Size:120 Acres (this lot includes the large agricultural field to the west) Existing Land Use:Campus –building is ½ vacant and ½ used for school maintenance department Adjacent Land Use:Agricultural and School Campus Adjacent Zoning:R-2–Medium Density Residential District Comprehensive Land Use Plan:Public/Institutional Applicable Regulations:Sections154.057(C) (3) Analysis: Overview: Half of the building will continue to house the maintenance department for Maplewood Academy. The other half is proposed to be the daycare center. The application states that the child care center will be for children age 6 months to 12 years old. The daycare center will be licensed for approximately 50children. The size of the space for the daycare center is approximately 3,600 square feet. (See attached drawing). Site Access: The building is located on the Maplewood Academy Campus. This site has an internal circulation system of private streets. Access to the Campus is off of Academy Lane NW, which intersects with Highway 15. Typically the peak times for a daycare center are between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM and 4:00 and 6:00 PM. Parking/Circulation: There is not a large parking demand for daycare uses as parents are typically dropping off and leaving. Staff feels the 5 parking stalls on site and the drop off/pick area will sufficiently handle the parking need.There is a circular drive that is just south of the building that can be used for vehicles to turn around and exit.Staff recommends that employees of the daycare center do not use the spaces in front of the building. There is sufficient parking on campus to accommodateemployee parking. Conditional Use Permit 700 Main St N, Unit G–Daycare Facility Planning Commission –1-17-17 Page 3 Conditional Use Permit: The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for a daycare center located in an R-2 Zoning District. The following are standards for granting a conditional use permit: (a)The proposed building or use at the particular location requested is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of the public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community; (b)The proposed building or use willnot have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, utility facilities and other matters affecting the public health, safety and general welfare; and (c)The proposed building or use will be designed, arranged and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions: 1.Thestandards for granting a conditional use permit would be met, subject to the conditions stated. 2.The proposed building improvements shall comply with the standards of the R-2Zoning district and the Zoning Ordinance. 3.The conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions required by the permit are observed. Any expansion or intensification of a conditional use requires approval of a new conditional use permit. 4.The Applicant must obtain all necessary permits for any construction that would be needed. 5.Employees of the daycare shall not park in front of the building. These spaces shall be reserved for drop-off and pick-up. 6.If parking proves to be an issue in the future more parking spaces may be required to accommodate theparking need.