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PC Packet 09.15.20 AGENDA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 15, 2020 5:30 p.m. Hutchinson City Center 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED August 18, 2020 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 805 AND 875 SCHOOL RD SW B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A METAL FABRICATION SHOP IN AN I/C ZONING DISTRICT. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS 8. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M. The August 18, 2020 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by ViceChairman Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Wick, Vice Chair Lofdahl, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta,Commissioner Hantge and Commissioner Forcier. Also present were Dan Jochum (present), City Planner, Kent Exner, City Engineer, John Olson, City Public Works,John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist, Marc Sebora (present), City Attorney and Andrea Schwartz (present), City of Hutchinson Permit Technician 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED June 16, 2020. Motion by Commissioner Garberg. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR 225 HWY 7 WEST. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Commissioner Lofdahl asked about screening from residential district? This is being looked at on the landscaping plan that will come in with the building permit. Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve with 7recommended conditions. Second by Commissioner Forcier. Motion approved. Items will be on City Council consent agenda on 08/25/2020. Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission June 16, 2020 Page 2 A. NONE 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – We do currently have oneitems for the September meeting. There was discussion on the left turn lane for the school project at West Elementary and the paving of the Mall Parking Lot. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Hantgeto adjourn the meeting, second by Lofdahl. Meeting was adjournedat 5:47 p.m. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To: Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP and City of Hutchinson Planning Staff Date: September 11, 2020 for September 15, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Application: CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT – WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Applicant: ISD 423 – Daron VanderHeiden FINAL PLAT – WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brief Description The applicant has submitted a final plat for West Elementary School, which is a lot line adjustment to accommodate construction of the addition to West Elementary. Final Plat West Elementary School Planning Commission – 9-15-20 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: R-2 – Medium Density Residential Property Location: 875 School Road SW. Lot Size: 13 Acres Existing Land Use: School Facility and Athletic Fields Adjacent Land Use: School and Churches Adjacent Zoning: R-2 Comprehensive Plan: Medium Density Residential Neighborhood Zoning History: The school has been on this site since it was originally developed. Applicable Regulations: City Code of Ordinances Sections 153.050 Transportation: Site will be accessed from School Road SW. Buses will access through the middle school property. Physical Characteristics: Relatively flat. Analysis: The final plat as presented, appear to meet the requirements of the subdivision and zoning ordinances. Lot Arrangement: The plat has one large lot that the school will be located on. Streets and Access: The streets are all in place. Cars will access the school site off School Road SW. Buses will access the site through the middle school property. Utilities and Easements The utilities and easements are all in place. Final Plat Review Criteria After the submittal of the final plat, the Planning Commission shall recommend approval or disapproval of the plat. Failure of the Planning Commission to act upon the final plat shall be deemed a recommendation of approval of the plat. If plat disapproval is recommended, the grounds for disapproval shall be stated in the records of the Planning Commission. A plat shall not be recommended for approval unless it: (a) Conforms to the preliminary plat; (b) Conforms to the design standards set forth in this chapter; (c) Conforms to the adopted Comprehensive Plan; and (d) Is in accordance with all requirements and laws of this state. Final Plat West Elementary School Planning Commission – 9-15-20 Page 3 Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plats subject to the following conditions. 1. A stormwater maintenance agreement shall be executed and recorded with McLeod County along with this Plat. 2. The final plat shall be recorded at the McLeod County Recorder’s Office within 270 days of approval. 3. Building permits will not be issued until the plat is recorded. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To: Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP and City of Hutchinson Planning Staff Date: September 11, 2020, for September 15, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting Application: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FABRICATION SHOP AT 115 ERIE STREET SE IN THE I/C ZONING DISTRICT. Applicant: WILDFLOWER PROPERTIES, LLC CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING FABRICATION SHOP IN I/C ZONING DISTRICT Wildflower Properties, LLC is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a fabrication shop located at 115 Erie Street SE in an I/C zoning district. A Conditional Use Permitted is required for all uses in I/C zoning districts, as noted in Section 154.066 of the Zoning Ordinance. Conditional Use Permit 115 Erie St. SE – Fabrication Shop Planning Commission – 9-15-20 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: I/C Industrial/Commercial Property Location: 115 Erie St. SE Lot Size: 16,905 sq. ft. Existing Land Use: Bus storage Adjacent Land Use And Zoning: R-3 Medium-High Density Residential, I/C Industrial Commercial Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Medium Density Residential Neighborhood Zoning History: 2014 CUP for bus storage. Lumberyard before that. Applicable Regulations: Section 154.066 Conditional Use Permit: The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for all uses in I/C zoning districts. The proposed use will be within a previously existing bus storage facility (before bus storage building was part of a lumberyard) at 115 Erie St. SE in Hutchinson. The proposed use of this building as a fabrication shop fits the intent of the I/C zoning district and the use of the surrounding properties. Nothing is proposed to be changed in regards to the exterior of the building or the parking around the building. 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 will not 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. Conclusion: 1. The proposed structure is desirable and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood in the subject location as it will be consistent with other uses in the I/C zoning district. Conditional Use Permit 115 Erie St. SE – Fabrication Shop Planning Commission – 9-15-20 Page 3 2. The proposed building is not anticipated to 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 as the use of the property will remain very similar to the existing use of the property. 3. The proposed building will be designed, arranged, and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations, just as they are used today. Recommendation: Staff recommends the approval of this request to the Planning Commission due to the fact that the applicant’s request meets the standards for approving a conditional use permit provided above. If the Planning Commission recommends approvalofthe applicant’s request, staff suggests the following conditions be part of the approval: 1. The standards for granting a conditional use permit would be met, subject to the conditions stated. 2. The proposed building and site improvements shall comply with the standards of the I/C district and the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Applicant must obtain all necessary permits for any remodeling/construction that would be needed. 4. 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 or change to another conditional use requires approval of a new conditional use permit. 5. If the use ceases to operate for more than 365 consecutive days the conditional use permit shall be deemed null and void. 6. If the proposed use fails to start operation within one year of the conditional use permit being granted, the conditional use permit shall be deemed null and void and a new conditional use permit must be applied for.