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07-19-2005 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Hutchinson City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Kirchoff at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: John Lofdahl, Jim Haugen, Mike Flaata, Farid Currimbhoy, Robert Hantge and Chairman Kirchoff. Absent: Lynn Otteson Also present: Julie Wischnack, AICP, Planning Director, Kent Exner, City Engineer, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Consideration of Minutes dated June 21, 2005 Mr. Hantge moved to approve the minutes of June 21, 2005 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Flaata. The minutes were approved unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF A RECONFIRMATION OF HUTCHINSON FIFTH AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CONSIDERATION THE FINAL PLAT Chairman Kirchoff opened the hearing at 5:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #7357 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on July 7, 2005. Ms. Wischnack commented on the request and explained the reason for the reconfirmation of the preliminary plat. She stated the 180 days has expired. The notice was republished. The final plat is also included in the request. She explained a permit has been given for excavation to prep for future building. The property meets the zoning requirements. She commented on the following staff recommendations: 1. The subdivision ordinance requires tree planting. The City Forester has provided an analysis of the existing site. The tree planting could be done when a building is constructed (as would be the case in residential subdivisions). 2. There is an expectation that the isolated accessory structures would be removed from the property on the north side of road within 3 years. 3. A storm water pond would be required for the development and will be constructed as part of the grading improvements on Lot 2, Block 2. Minutes Planning Commission - July 19, 2005 Page 2 Mr. Hantge asked if the recommendations were the same as the previous plat. Ms. Wischnack stated the recommendations are the same. She explained the application fee is not required again for the identical plat. Mr. Haugen made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Lofdahl the hearing closed at 5:38 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Currimbhoy. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Wischnack stated this item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda at their meeting held July 26, 2005 in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. b) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE PAINTING OF A MURAL ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE ECONO FOODS BUILDING LOCATED AT 205 WASHINGTON AVENUE EAST Chairman Kirchoff opened the hearing at 5:40 p.m. with the reading of publication #7358 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on July 7, 2005. Ms. Wischnack explained this request is an EDA project and turned the meeting over to Miles Seppelt, EDA Director. Mr. Seppelt updated the Planning Commission on the project and explained the idea came from the Downtown Plan which suggests a large public art exhibit. He stated he met with Mr. Roger Olsen approximately one year ago with a positive outcome. Also, there is an agreement with Nash Finch. He explained he is still working on funding of the mural and would ask the Planning Commission to move the request to a future meeting one to two months from now. He commented on the 30 year guarantee with a 15 year touch up. Mr. Seppelt commented on the artist and the life of the mural. He explained Southwest MN Foundation has offered to donate the paint. It was suggested to discuss with the artist to add different ethnic groups and a combination of men and women in the mural. Mr. Seppelt stated he will be soliciting input from the veterans. Discussion followed on the removal of the trees and replacement with a lower hedge. Mr. Seppelt suggested the item be tabled and agreed to the 60 day waiver. The Commander of the VFW stated they have no problem with the mural. Mr. Hantge made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 5:45 p.m. Mr.Hantge made a motion to table the request. Seconded by Mr. Flaata. Ms Wischnack stated there will be followup in September. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes Planning Commission - July 19, 2005 Page 3 4. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 10 MAIN STREET S. REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON PROPERTIES, LLC Ms. Wischnack explained the lot split to divide a building on Main Street. She commented on the lot sizes in the C3 district and the following recommendations by staff: 1. Any relocation of services will be at the owner's expense. (Presently, there are two meters located on the building - one for the jewelry store, one for the hotel). 2. Deeds documenting the change in property line need to be filed by the property owners. 3. Any additional subdivision of the parcels would require platting of the property. Mr. Lofdahl made a motion to recommend approval of the lot split with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Currimbhoy. The motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE THE PARKING GENERATION MANUAL AS THE PARKING REGULATION FOR THE CITY Ms. Wischnack commented on the comparison charts. She explained the parking manual is compiled from 36 years of history. Discussion followed on the number of unrelated people allowed to reside in an apartment. There was also discussion of snow removal and garage use. Ms. Wischnack stated the special requirements should stay in the ordinance and the manual should be adopted by reference. She explained there are also more uses listed in the manual. Mr. Exner explained the manual is thorough. He stated the present ordinance is vague and the parking manual is a good tool. Ms. Wischnack explained we would strike everything in the present parking ordinance and leave the special requirements. Discussion followed on the requirements of the present ordinance and the older parts of the City. Ms. Wischnack suggested to leave the single and two family and townhouses as in the present ordinance. Discussion followed on the philosophy of not enough parking or taking away green space. There was also discussion on the concern with parking in the street in higher density residential areas. Minutes Planning Commission - July 19, 2005 Page 4 Mr. Exner commented on the width of the streets for on-street parking. He stated there were no large parking concerns on the traffic survey. Staff will keep the Planning Commission informed on the language of the ordinance. c) DISCUSSION OF THE NEED TO REGULATE TUBE TRUSS TYPE GARAGES/SHEDS IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Ms. Wischnack informed the Commissioners of the action by City Council to table the City request for a tube building. She explained the City Council directed staff to refer the possibility of an ordinance change to the Planning Commission to discuss further. She commented her research of other cities. Mr. Lofdahl reminded the Commissioners of the fact only sheds over 120 sq. ft. would require meeting the building code wind and snow loads. Ms. Wischnack showed pictures of this type of building already in place in Hutchinson. Mr. Flaata stated the approval of this type of building should be fair in all of the City. There was much discussion regarding the wording and areas to possibly allow the buildings. 1-2 seemed to be appropriate and not residential. Staff will discuss and provide some language at another meeting. 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF NONE 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.