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09.20.22 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 20, 2022 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The September 20th, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Lofdahl, Vice Chairman Hacker, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, and Commissioner Janssen. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, 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 August 16, 2022. Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve September, 2022 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Hacker. Motion approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR WAS FACILIT LOCATED AT 1490 MONTREAL ST SE. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Chairman Lofdahl noted that Ordinance section 154.112 (12) states that vacuuming facilities shall not be located along public street and be screened. Dan noted the vacuum area will be on the side of the building and the central vac area will be at one end away from the highway and setback from Montreal. Cory Kampschroer, 682 55the St Buffalo, applicant, noted that this will be his second car wash. Other wash is in Monticello. They plan to bring the best of what they have learned to the new facility. Vice Chairman Hacker asked if this is a member program. Mr. Kampschroer noted it will be both member and individual passes. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 20, 2022 Page 2 Commissioner Jansen asked if this is only one car at a time. Mr. Kampschroer noted that multiple cars can fit in the ÐtunnelÑ at one time. Commissioner Sebesta asked about the operation hours. Mr. Kampschroer noted hours would most likely be Summer 7am-9pm, Winter 8am-8pm. They will see how those times go. Commissioner Garberg asked about the intersection traffic if there would be any issues with increased traffic. Mr. Jochum noted that the intersection was built to handle the traffic but the City will be applying for a grant for a roundabout at this intersection. Motion by Commissioner Garberg, Second by Commissioner Lofdahl to close the public hearing at 5:54 pm. Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve with 7 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Hacker. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 09/27/2022. B. CONSIDERATION TO REZONE A PROPERTY FROM C-4 TO I-1 LOCATED AT 490 HWY 7 E. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Chairman Lofdahl commented on the setbacks and that the building would fit the parcel. There was discussion regarding setbacks from residential property. Roland Ebent, 472 Hwy 7 E, concerned that some of the soil borings that were taken were not on the actual parcel in question, so does the City have different plans for the easement area? Wondering what the setbacks are for the zoning, He noticed that there are large overhead doors on the building and he is not sure what the access in needed for those doors? Concerned about water shed as there are currently some issues and wondering if any storm sewer would be added. Mr. Jochum noted that 1 acre of development would need to be added in order to add stormwater. The City may be looking at some ponding in the area in the future. City Staff does not feel that what is planned for the future use of the area will create an added issue to the area. Mr. Jochum also noted that the soil borings are taken from the ÐareaÑ to see what is out in the general area. The applicant will need to bring in fill for the building and needs to see what is currently on site. Mr. Jochum noted that the setbacks are all met and that cross easements are also available for access if needed. Motion by Commissioner Hacker, Second by Commissioner Jansen to close the public hearing at 6:13 pm. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 20, 2022 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve with 4 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City Council new business on 09/27/2022 (this will require 2 readings). C. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 154.142 (E) AND (F) REGARDING DOWNTOWN SIGNAGE REVIEW COMMITTEE AND MURALS. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the amendment. Chairman Lofdahl asked if we need the definition of Mural. There was discussion. Motion by Commissioner Hacker, Second by Commissioner Sebesta to close the public hearing at 6:24 pm. Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve with staff recommendation. Second by Commissioner Jansen. Item will be on City Council new business on 09/27/2022 (this will require 2 reading). D. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTIONS 154.064 AND 154.067 REGARDING MINIMUM LOT DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the amendment. Vice Chairman Hacker questioned why we donÓt change the one-acre size requirement? Mr. Jochum noted the expense right now is the width of the project for Engineering fees. By having a shorter lot width, the parcel is financially easier to develop. If a lot is smaller than one acre than a variance can be granted if conditions are met. If needed in the future we could always change the ordinance to less than one acre. Motion by Commissioner Garberg, Second by Commissioner Jansen to close the public hearing at 6:31 pm. Motion by Commissioner Jansen to approve with staff recommendation. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Item will be on City Council new business on 09/27/2022 (this item will require 2 readings). 5. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 20, 2022 Page 4 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS Î possible 4 lot Plat for the October meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Sebesta to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner Hacker. Meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.