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09-19-2000 PCM c MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 19,2000 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Arndt at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Jason Olsen, Jim Haugen, Jeff Jones and Brandon Fraser. The following members were absent: Dean Kirchoff and Dave Westlund. Also present: Julie Wischnack, AICP, Director of Planning/Building/Zoning; Holly Kreft, Planning Coordinator and Richard Schieffer, City Attorney. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Jones moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND ANTENNA (SECTIONS 3 AND 10 OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ZONING ORDINANCE) Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication #6233 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 7,2000. Ms. Wischnack suggested that the public hearing be delayed until later in the meeting since no one was present for this hearing. After addressing the other items on the agenda, Ms. Kreft presented a slide show illustrating the different types of towers. She added that Mr. Schieffer had recommended some changes to the ordinance to tighten up the language. Ms. Wischnack clarified that this was the public hearing, but that the moratorium was in effect until November 1, 2000. There was discussion about the need for a variance over a certain height limit. Mr. Schieffer clarified that a variance was not needed, but that towers over 75 feet were allowed only in certain districts by conditional use. Mr. Jones questioned what the maximum height of monopole structures was. Ms. Wischnack stated that she has seen a monopole tower at 330' in height. Mr. Jones stated that he would like to have more information about monopole towers at the next meeting. Mr. Haugen moved to table the request until the next meeting. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMITTO REMODEL THE EXISTING CEDAR CREST FACILITY AS REQUESTED BY HENRY AND ROSALIND EWALD (225 SHADY RIDGE RD) Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. with the reading of publication #6234 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 7,2000. Ms. Wischnack presented the request and gave the zoning history of the project. She displayed the site plan with the proposed addition. She also stated that the addition does meet all the required setbacks. She added that the existing stairway did encroach into the required setback. Ms. Wischnack added that staff did have concerns about the drainage for the patio area. Mr. Jones requested clarification of the number the residents. Ms. Rosalind Ewald, owner, stated that the addition would bring the total number of residents up to 44. Mr. Haugen questioned how access would be gained during the construction process. Ms. Ewald stated that they had permission from the Hwy 7 truck stop to use their parking lot. Mr. Haugen questioned if the building was currently sprinkled. Ms. Ewald stated that it was. Ms. Wischnack questioned what the pipe in the backyard was. Mr. Scott Schonenmeier replied that it was a clean out for the sanitary sewer. Mr. Jones moved to close the hearing at 5:42 p.m. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. The motion Minutes Planning Commission - September 19, 2000 Page 2 carried unanimously. Mr. Olsen moved to approve the conditional use permit with the following conditions: 1. The applicant provide a more detailed plan to address drainage issues, prior to building permit issuance; 2. Removed vegetation (for construction) must be replaced; and 3. The addition must follow the site plan dated August 16,2000. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR A 4-LOT SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS MENARD ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY MENARD INC. (EAST OF TH 15 AND NORTH OF AIRPORT ROAD Ms. Wischnack presented the requested. She reminded the Commission that they had previously approved the annexation, rezoning, conditional use permit and preliminary plat. She added that the sewer and water lines would be done in coordination with the Edmonton Avenue project. She also stated that the easement for the stormwater pond had been added to the plat. Ms. Wischnack added that the fencing was shown to be a chain link fence instead of the previously approved opaque fence. Mr. Arndt asked where the location of the stormwater pond was. Ms. Wischnack displayed the overhead showing the location of the pond and added that it would be a regional pond shared with the Summerset Addition. Mr. Haugen questioned the timeframe for the construction of the building. Ms. Wischnack replied that they had indicated that they would open in early summer with access from Airport Road. Mr. Olsen questioned if the fencing had changed. Ms. Wischnack replied that it had changed from opaque to chain link and would need to be revised. Mr. Jones moved to approve the final plat with the following conditions: 1. Revise plat to add drainage and utility easement around ponding area; 2. Change slope of pond to at least 4: 1; 3. Revise fencing material to opaque as on the site plan; and 4. Permitting for the entrance onto TH 15 must be acquired from MNDOT prior to constructing that portion of the project. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. Motion to approve with the above conditions carried unanimously. b) CONSI DERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR A 21-LOT SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS SUMMERSET ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY DEVELOPERS RESOURCE CO. (SOUTH OF SCHMIDTBAUER'S 4TH ADDITION AND EAST OF SHERWOOD ST) Ms. Wischnack presented the request and displayed overheads showing the rezoning and preliminary plat. She added that the lot widths for Lots 4 and 5, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 need to be increased. She also added that there would be two ponding areas. Mr. Haugen questioned what the timeline for construction. Marty Campion, project engineer with Otto and Associates, replied that this area had been chosen because of the availability of sewer. He also added that other phases would be done as the Edmonton Avenue project was finished. Mr. Jones moved to approve the final plat with the following conditions: 1. A subdivider's agreement must be executed at the time of the final plat review; and 2. Lot sizes must be adjusted to meet the minimum requirements. Mr. Olsen seconded the motion. Motion to approve with the above conditions carried unanimously. c) CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FORA 13-LOTSUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS BEAU RIDGE AS REQUESTED BY JEFF MUNSELL (SOUTH OF GOLF COURSE ROAD AND WEST OF MUNSELL ADDITION) Ms. Wischnack presented the request and explained that Right-of-Way NO.5 needed to be recorded prior to this plat. She added that Lot 1 will need access from Golf Course Road and that it should be shared with Lot 2. She also added that a drainage easement is shown in the southwest corner as well as berming along the western line of the plat. Mr. Arndt questioned if screening would need to be done between the residential area and the existing Modern Mazda. Marty Campion, project engineer with Otto and Associates, replied that there would be the drainage area and the berming. Ms. Wischnack stated that the ordinance does not require Minutes Planning Commission - September 19, 2000 Page 3 residential properties to provide screening adjacent to an existing commercial area. Mr. Haugen asked if outlot is for the existing building. Mr. Campion replied that it was. Mr. Jones moved to approve the final plat with the following conditions: 1. Must execute subdivider's agreement prior to consideration of the final plat by the City Council; 2. Watermain must be oversized and pressures must be verified; and 3. Access for Lot 1 shall be from Golf Course Road. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. Motion to approve with the above conditions carried unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Ms. Wischnack updated the Commission as to the status of Frank Fay annexation request. She added that a meeting was held with the township and their attorney as well as with the neighborhood. She added that the City had concerns about the timeframe. She explained that the township wanted seven years of protection for the properties that are not interested in annexation at this time. Mr. Schieffer reiterated that it would not be in the best interest of the City to place any timeline on the annexation because it may affect health and safety as well as the amount of assessable property. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Jones moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Mr. Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried.