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06-18-2002 PCM c MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 18, 2002 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Arndt at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Jim Haugen, Dean Kirchoff, Lynn Otteson, Kathy Hanneman, Robert Hantge and Chairman Arndt. Absent: Brandon Fraser Also Present: Julie Wischnack, AICP, City of Hutchinson Director of Planning/Building/Zoning, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator City Attorney Marc Sebora swore in the new Planning Commissioner, Robert Hantge. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED May 21,2002 Ms. Hanneman made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 21, 2002. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kirchoff and carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A ) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTED BY FREDERICK SELTZ, JAMES HEIKES AND HENNEN'S TO BE KNOWN AS SELTZ SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON HWY 7 EAST AND HWY 22 (TABLED FROM MAY MEETING) Chairman Arndt reopened the hearing at 6:10 p.m. with the reading of publication #6726 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 9, 2002. Ms. Wischnack explained the process up to this time and commented on the many meetings that have taken place with the property owners. She explained the proposal this month will allow for semi-trailer turning and car stacking traffic if the need arises. She stated this proposal is a good resolution to what was requested by staff. Ms. Wischnack commented on the subdivider's agreement and explained fiiling of the document. She stated the final plat will possibly be submitted for review at the July Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Hanneman moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:20 p.m. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations 4-10 listed on the first page of the staff report. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hanneman. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Wischnack stated the item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda for their meeting June 25, 2002. B) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROGER DERRICK, VILLAGE HOMES OF HUTCHINSON INC., TO CONSTRUCT 5 AND 6 UNIT DWELLINGS IN R-3 DISTRICT LOCATED IN RAVENWOOD PLAT Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 6:20 p.m. with the reading of publication #6738 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Minutes Planning Commission - June 18, 2002 Page 2 Ms. Wischnack commented on the request and location. She stated Mr. Derrick received approval for four plex units previously. This request if for up to 6 units per building. She commented on the street system in the development, stating the East/West streets are mostly private. Ms. Wischnack explained timelines for the completion of storm water ponding and drainage. She stated the conditional use permit is also for the decreased parking for the smaller units. Roger Derrick, property owner, commented on the housing market and his reasons for changing to five and six unit buildings. He explained the development is not only for senior citizens. Discussion followed on the homeowner's association. Mr. Derrick stated the documents will be changed. Ms. Hanneman moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the motion carried and the hearing closed at 6:35 p.m. Mr. Hantge made a motion to recommend to approve the request with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Haugen. Ms. Hanneman moved to amend the motion to include parking allowance to one enclosed space for units under 715 sq. ft. Seconded by Mr. Haugen. The motions carried unanimously. Ms Wischnack stated the item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda for their meeting June 25, 2002. C) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY DONOVAN BOETTCHER, 745- 4TH AVE. SW,TO REDUCE CORNER SIDE SETBACK 9.8 FEET FROM 25 FEET TO 15.2 FEET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION UNTO NON- CONFORMING HOUSE Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #6739 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Ms. Baumetz commented on the request and explained the staff recommendations and hardship of the property owner. Mr. Boettcher explained the construction of the present deck and the footings for the porch. Mr. Kirchoff moved to close the hearing. Seconded by Ms. Hanneman the hearing closed at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Haugen. Ms. Hanneman stated the hardship being the home built before the zoning ordinance was amended and the property was established prior to the established zoning ordinances. Mr. Kirchoff agreed to add the hardship to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Wischnack stated the item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda for their meeting June 25, 2002. D) CONSI DERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERM IT REQU ESTED BY TROY ROll NG, 47_5TH AVE. NE, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 1344 SQ. FT. DETACHED GARAGE Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at5:41 p. m. with the reading of publication #6740 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Minutes Planning Commission - June 18, 2002 Page 3 Ms. Baumetz commented on the request and explained the garage will be placed at least 6 feet from the property line. She also stated the present garage and shed will be removed. She explained the staff recommendations. Mr. Roling explained the garage will provide for a workshop area and storage in the rear of the building. He stated the other buildings will be removed and there will be no other buildings on the property. This building will not require plumbing. Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Otteson the motion carried and the hearing closed at 5:50 p.m. Ms. Otteson made a motion to recommend to approve the request with staff r recommendations including the recommendation: no additional accessory buildings will be allowed on the property. Seconded by Mr. Haugen, the motion carried unanimously. Ms Wischnack stated the item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda for their meeting June 25, 2002. D) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY JAMIE EMANS, 885 HWY 7 WEST, TO CONSTRUCT A 12' X26' STORAGE SHED ON PROPERTY ZONED C-4 Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #6741 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Ms. Wischnack commented on the request and explained the placement of the shed. She explained the mixed uses on the parcel and stated the ordinance does not address sheds in the C-4 district. She explained the shed is consistent with the commercial use. Staff questioned the placement of the shed near the residential use. Staff does recommend approval of the request. Mr. Emans stated his concern with staff recommendation not allowing a garage door. He explained the garage door is consistent with the business and the appearance of the shed. Ms. Wischack stated the garage door may promote residential use which is nonconforming in the C-4. Mr. Emans stated the shed is shielded from public view. He explained he may want to add on to his existing commercial building and does not want a shed in the way. Ms. Hanneman moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff, he motion carried and the hearing closed at 6:05 p.m. Ms. Hanneman made a motion to recommend to approve the request with staff recommendations based on the hardship of the unique use of land adding the recommendation the screening to the north be maintained and the recommendation regarding the garage door remain as required by staff. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Haugen moved to recommend approval stating the same hardship, deleting the staff recommendation regarding the garage door and adding the screening to the north shall remain. Seconded by Ms. Otteson, the motion carried unanimously. Ms Wischnack stated the item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda for their meeting June 25, 2002. E) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENTS LOCATED IN HELLAND'S Minutes Planning Commission - June 18, 2002 Page 4 SEVENTH ADDITION FOR REPLATTING PURPOSES Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 6:40 p.m. with the reading of publication #6742 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Ms. Baumetz explained the utility and drainage easements must be vacated prior to replatting property. Ms. Otteson moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the motion carried and the hearing closed at 6:45 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend to approve the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Ms. Hanneman, the motion carried unanimously. Ms Wischnack stated the item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda for their meeting June 25, 2002. 4. NEW BUSINESS A) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT SUBMITTED BY NAUSTDAUSORENSON TO BE KNOWN AS 1ST ADDITION TO RAVENWOOD Ms. Wischnack commented on the final plat stating there are no changes from the preliminary plat. She explained the POD has been approved by City Council and processed. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to recommend to approve the request with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Hantge. The motion carried unanimously. Ms Wischnack stated the item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda for their meeting June 25, 2002. 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A) UPDATE ON ORDERLY ANNEXATION OF JEFFERSON STREET PROPERTIES Ms. Wischnack stated a resolution has been signed by Hassan Valley Township and the City for the Orderly Annexation of the Jefferson St. Area. She stated the project will be late in the year and badly failing systems will be hooked up to sewer. B) UPDATE ON MEETING WITH DEVELOPERS REGARDING THE PROPOSED SOIL AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Mark Schnobrich commented on his meeting with contractors and developers to introduce the proposed amendment. He stated there were many suggestions for changes and many concerns. C) SPECIAL MEETING DATE Ms. Baumetz explained the need for a special meeting to act on a conditional use Minutes Planning Commission - June 18, 2002 Page 5 request by Hutchinson Utilities. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.