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02-15-2000 PCM c MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 15, 2000 1. CAll TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wood at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Dean Kirchoff, Bill Arndt, Jim Haugen, Jeff Jones, and Jason Olsen. Absent: Dave Westlund. Also present: Holly Kreft, Planning Coordinator and Richard Schieffer, City legal Counsel. Chairman Wood first welcomed new Commission member Jason Olsen. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2000 Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Arndt. The motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PORTABLE SIGN AS REQUESTED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR THE ANNUAL FISH FRY (1200 ADAMS STREET SE) Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #6115 as published in the Hutchinson leader on Thursday, February 3, 2000. Ms. Kreft explained the request. It is similar to a conditional use permit that was granted to the applicant last year. This request, however, is only for the on-premise sign because portable signs are no longer allowed on state highway frontage. The sign will be placed in front of the Armory building the week before the annual fish fry which is to be held on February 25,2000. Mr. Arndt asked if the fee had been waived. Ms. Kreft stated that the City Council had waived the fee at their January 25th meeting. Mr. Arndt moved to close the public hearing for the conditional use permit request at 5:33 p.m. Mr. Kirchoff seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1 with Mr. Jones abstaining. Mr. Arndt moved to approve the conditional use permit with the condition that the sign not have flashing lights. Mr. Kirchoff seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FORA DRIVE-UP BANK FACILITY AS REQUESTED BY MARQUETTE BANK (CORNER OF EDMONTON AVENUE AND STATE HWY 15) Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:34 p.m. with the reading of publication #6113 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 3, 2000. Ms. Kreft presented the site plans as provided by the applicant. She stated that staff had held two predevelopment meetings prior to the application and that many of staffs concerns were met at that time. She stated that the applicant may utilize a temporary holding tank until city sewer and water are available. The applicant also provided a connection to the bike trail as well as moved the entrance south to address stacking concerns that staff had. Ms. Ann Bourg, Marquette Bank, was present to answer questions and present additional information. Mr. Arndt questioned if angled parking would be possible to allow for more clearance for senior drivers. Ms. Bourg stated that it would not be possible since the parking stalls would then go against the drive through traffic. Mr. Jones asked Ms. Kreft why staff was more willing to allow this holding tank than the request heard last month by Bernie McRaith. Ms. Kreft explained that since city sewer and water would be available this year, staff felt that it would be acceptable. Mr. Kirchoff asked Ms. Bourg what the construction plans were. Ms. Bourg stated that the purchase agreement has not been signed, but they hope to be completed with construction this fall. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to close the public hearing for the conditional use permit at 5:44 p.m. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kirchoff motioned to approve the request for a conditional use permit. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes Planning Commission-February 15, 2000 Page 2 Mr. Haugen made a motion to close the public hearing for the preliminary plat at 5:45 p.m. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Haugen motioned to approve the request for a preliminary plat with the conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Kirchoff seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT AS REQUESTED BY THE HCDC-EDA (26 MICHIGAN STREET) Ms. Kreft explained the request. The HCDC has a prospective buyer who would like to purchase only part of the 7 acre lot. There had been a previous split from the original parcel. This split was done prior to the adoption of the subdivision ordinance and therefore is a lot of record. Staff recommended approval with the condition that the perimeter easements be shown on the final survey. Discussion was held relative to why the split was not a straight line. Ms. Kreft explained that there were buildings located where the line would go if it were made straight. Currently the HCDC is not interested in removing these buildings. Mr. Arndt motioned to approve the request for a lot split with the condition listed in the staff report. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. Mr. Arndt then made a motion to amend the original motion to include the recommendation that HCDC write a letter to the City Council as to why the lot split line is not made straight. Mr. Jones seconded the amendment to the motion. The amendment carried unanimously. The motion carried unanimously. b) PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF HOERNEMANN PROPERTY (NORTH OF AIRPORT ROAD AND EAST OF HWY 15). Ms. Kreft displayed a map showing the general area of the parcel to be annexed. She stated that Hassan Valley Township had recommended approval of the annexation with two conditions. The conditions would include reimbursement for lost tax base and that the Hajicek property not be annexed into the city until requested. Discussion ensued as to whether or not the Hajicek property could be forced to annex by the city. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the annexation request. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2000. Chairman Wood opened the floor for nominations for chairman. Mr. Haugen nominated vice-chairman Bill Arndt for chairman for 2000. Mr. Kirchoff seconded the nomination. Mr. Kirchoff motioned that nominations cease. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. Motion to cease nominations carried. Mr. Haugen motioned to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Arndt. Mr. Kirchoff seconded the motion. Motion for a unanimous ballot carried. Chairman Wood opened the floor for nominations for vice-chairman. Mr. Haugen nominated Jeff Jones as vice- chairman for 2000. Mr. Arndt seconded the nomination. Mr. Arndt made a motion to cease nominations for vice-chairman and cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Jones. Mr. Kirchoff seconded the motion. Motion carried. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) DISCUSSION ON TOWER ORDINANCE Ms. Kreft requested direction as to the next step for updating the tower ordinance. The Commission requested that staff have a presenter from the telecommunications field for the next meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.