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03-20-2001 PCM c MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 20, 2001 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 Olson, Jim Haugen, and Brandon Fraser Also present: Julie Wischnack, AICP, Director of Planning/Building/Zoning; Heather Bieniek, Planning Coordinator, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Dan Jochum, Engineering and Planning Intern. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Haugen moved to approve the minutes for the February 20, 2001 meeting as submitted. Mr. Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Olsen moved to approve the minutes for the March 6, 2001 meeting as submitted. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A BED & BREAKFAST AS REQUESTED BY DENNIS HECKES LOCATED AT 325 HASSAN ST. Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 8, 2001. Mr. Jochum explained the request and stated that staff recommended approval based on the fact the owners meet the conditions in the code. Mr. Haugen wanted to know why the applicants had to reapply for the conditional use permit when the property was already once a Bed & Breakfast. Ms. Wischnack replied that it was a condition in the old file that if there was an owner change they would need to reapply. Dennis Heckes, property owner, stated a little about himself and what he wanted to do with the house in the future. He said it was built in 1899 and he was going to change the name of the house to something more historic. Mr. Heckes also stated that they might have social gatherings for a wedding shower or small family get-togethers and he was wondering if that was acceptable. Ms. Wischnack replied that there was nothing in the code against small parties or showers, as it is common for residences to have these events. Mr. Haugen asked if parking was going to be a problem if there was a gathering. Mr. Heckes stated that he does not see that being an issue his neighbors are very supportive, if it is a problem he could always call someone at the church to see if he could use their lot upon notification. Ms. Wischnack stated that if there are future complaints from neighbors the City could review the Conditional Use Permit at a public hearing. Mr. Haugen moved to close the public hearing at 5:42 p.m. Mr. Olsen seconded the motion. The motion to close the hearing carried unanimously. Mr. Olsen moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the condition that if there are complaints regarding social gatherings, the City may review the Conditional Use Permit at a public hearing. Mr. Haugen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS a.) Introduction of Jay Blake, representative from Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban (DSU), Planning Consultant (updating of our comprehensive plan). Ms. Wischnack introduced Mr. Blake and also stated that the Council approved the hiring of DSU the previous week. Mr. Blake went over what a comprehensive plan consists of and the process he intends to take. He stated that we need to move in a direction and he is going to help us get there. He also stated that he Minutes Planning Commission - March 20, 2001 Page 2 will produce a user-friendly document that everyone will be able to understand. Mr. Arndt asked if he would really be done in 9 months. Mr. Blake replied that his goal is to have a final document ready in 9 months. The Commission was informed that they were to appoint a member to the Comprehensive Plan Task Force next month. 5. OLD BUISINESS 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Staff presented the preliminary agenda for April. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Olsen moved to adjourn the meeting at6:15 p.m. Mr. Fraser seconded the motion. Motion carried.