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PC Packet 02.15.22 AGENDA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 15, 2022 4:00 p.m. Hutchinson City Center 1.CALL TO ORDER 4:00P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED January 18, 2022 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A USE FOR A BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE IN A C-5 TH ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 96 4 AVE NW. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS 8. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M. th The January 18, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice ChairmanHacker at 5:32 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Lofdahl, Vice Chairman Hacker, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, Commissioner Hantge, and Commissioner Janssen. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, Kent Exner, City Engineer, John Olson, City Public Works, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist, Marc Sebora, City Attorney, Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician and Madison Newcomb, City of Hutchinson Planning and Building Assistant. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED September 21, 2021. Motion by CommissionerWirt to approveSeptember 21, 2021 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT IN THE MAIN STREET AREA DISTRICT LOCATED AT 18 MAIN ST S. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Wirt inquired if there were any inspections required for a tattoo parlor. Douglas Moulton(owner of tattoo parlor) - explained that the State issues a temporary license and then they come in and inspect. Ifyou pass they issue a license, if not you have 90 days to correct any concerns. Commissioner Wirt asked if the City receives a report from the State with the findings from their inspection. Dan Jochum responded that the City does not receive a report but will be in correspondence with the inspector if there are any questions. The applicant will receive a certificate or license from the State to show Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission January 18, 2022 Page 2 they’re in compliance. He also noted that we haven’t had any problems with these kind of establishments in regards to State inspections and compliance. Motion by Commissioner Janssen, second by Commissioner Sebesta close hearing at 5:39 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve with 5 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 01/25/2022. B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A STRUCTURE LARGER THAN 200 SQUARE FEET FROM 135 FRANKLIN ST N TO 225 WASHINGTON AVE W. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Sebesta inquired how long the permit is good for. Dan Jochum said once the conditional use permit is issued they have one year to move it. The additional moving permit is a separate matter, but the intent is for it to get placed and set on the new foundation. Commissioner Sebesta asked if Jim Fahey will be setting that in front of the Harrington Merrill house temporarily while the foundation is being done. Jim Fahey, 446 Main St S- informed the Commission that the barn will be staged rd off the southwest corner of the carriage house. It will sit there from the 3week in February until May. After the frost comes out, the outdoor classroom will be relocated and a slab will be installed for the barn. The interior of the barn will be demoed to hopefully determine the orientation of it. Commissioner Hacker asked if the whole building is the barn. Jim Fahey explained that the barn is 28’ X 28’. The entryway and north wing are additions, they will be torn off before it is moved. Historic Hutch is working with a contractor hired by the EDA to demo the property. Commissioner Wirt asked about the neighborhood and if there is anything being done that would disturb them. Jim Fahey responded that on behalf of Historic Hutch he personally reached out to all neighbors on Washington Ave and the neighbor who faces to the north in case they had questions. They were at ease when they found out what the use would be. Dan Jochum noted the location of the outdoor classroom. Jim Fahey explainedthat it is very close to the original location of the barn but they will seek guidance from City Staff and the Parks Department to determine where exactly to place it. Dan Jochum also informed the Commission that there is no requirement to notify Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission January 18, 2022 Page 3 neighbors other than for this public hearing. There have been no concerns brought forth from neighbors. Commissioner Hacker noted that the City owns that building. Dan Jochum confirmed that the EDA currently owns the building andCity ownsthe lot the building is being moved to. Commissioner Janssen is abstaining from the vote due to him being an officer on Historic Hutch. Motion by CommissionerSebesta,second by Commissioner Wirt close hearing at 5:52 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve with 4 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 01/25/2022. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – possible CUP in February. B. This was an outstanding year with building and valuation. In 2020 there were 36 new residential houses, this year we had 35. Construction valuation was around $40 million this yearwhich is one of the top 5 years Hutchinson has had. With all the uncertainty there is still activity. 2021 was a strong year with development. C. Still continuing to work through the growth planning study. Have some concepts that we’ll bring forth to this group to show the preliminary findings. Currently working on cost estimates for infrastructure. Most of our lots, if not all of them, are spoken for. This is why the growth planning study is so important. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Janssen to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner Sebesta. Meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP Date: February 10, 2022, for February 15, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting Application: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit in the C-5 Conditional Commercial Zoning District for an Office Building at 96 4th Avenue NW, Hutchinson. Applicant: 1982 Holdings, LLC Conditional Use Permit 1982 Holdings, LLC, is seeking approval to remodel the former Hardees Restaurant Building into an th office building at 96 4 Avenue NW, Hutchinson. The property most recently had been used as a Hardees Restaurant, until it closed in 2021. The building will be remodeled to accommodate the proposed use which is office space for a financial planning company. Conditional Use Permit th 96 4Ave NW Planning Commission – 2/15/22 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: C-5 (Conditional Commercial District) Property Location: 96 4th Avenue NW, Hutchinson Lot Size: 1.0 Acres Existing Land Use: Commercial – vacant Adjacent Land Use: Commercial Adjacent Zoning: C-5 (Conditional Commercial District) Comprehensive Plan: Commercial Zoning History: Hardees was approved and built on this site in 1978/1979 Applicable Regulations: Section 154.065, 154.175 Building: Existing Building will be used. Conditional Use Permit: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is needed for any use in this district. The purpose of the C-5 Conditional Commercial District is to provide for business, commercial and retail uses that are conveniently accessed by major arterial traffic. 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. The applicant is requesting a CUP to operate a financial planning services company in this location. The financial planning company has outgrown in current location in the Piehl Hanson Beckman office and needs a bigger space to service the needs of the community. rd The site has good access off Hwy 7 and 3 Avenue NW via Glen St NW. The existing parking lot will be utilized and provides more than enough parking spaces for the proposed use. Staff is recommending a site plan showing parking stalls, drive aisles and any proposed changes be submitted with the building permit. Additionally, a building permit will be required for all of the proposed improvements. Conditional Use Permit th 96 4Ave NW Planning Commission – 2/15/22 Page 3 Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following conditions: 1. The proposed building and site improvements shall comply with the standards of the C-5 district and the Zoning Ordinance, as well as all other City regulations. 2. A building permit is required for the remodeling of the building. 3. The parking stalls are required to be striped and the size and quantity will be required to meet City Code.