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01-15-2008 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Hutchinson City Council Chambers 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lynn Otteson at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Chris Kovacic, Christie Rock, John Lofdahl, Jim Haugen, Mike Flaata, Farid Currimbhoy and Chairman Otteson. Absent: None Also present: Rebecca Bowers, Planning Director, Kent Exner, City Engineer, Marc Sebora, City Attorney, Miles Seppelt, EDA Director and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA a) Consideration of Minutes dated December 18, 2007 Ms. Rock moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Currimbhoy. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS a) REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO I-1 REQUESTED BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 765 RAILROAD STREET S.E. Chairman Otteson opened the hearing at 5:37 p.m. with the reading of publication #7643 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on January 3, 2008. Ms. Bowers commented on the request and explained the history of the property annexation and the 78 acre site owned by the Hutchinson EDA. All properties are annexed into the City as R-1 (single family residential). The plan for the property is industrial. She explained industrial zoning would be consistent with the comprehensive plan and fit the needs of the future industrial development. The EDA has been working on the development of the property. She noted the following staff recommendations: 1. The rezoning would be consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, including the industrial land use guiding, adjacent industrial zoning, and the industrial nature of the area. 2. The property is proposed to be developed as industrial use. Rezoning would allow the proposed use to be developed in conformance with the I-1 district. Minutes Planning Commission – January 15, 2007 Page 2 Mr. Seppelt, EDA Director, reported the EDA has hired SEH to give ideas on development of the property. He gave background on the plans for the industrial park and described the proposed low impact design for stormwater run-off. He explained there will be no storm sewer lines in the development to help reduce development costs. The preliminary lot layout is a mixture of lot sizes. Mr. Seppelt stated they are being as innovative as possible to develop an environmentally friendly site. Discussion followed on the proposed road to the north and acquiring property from Cenex and Hutch Iron and Metal. Mr. Seppelt explained the project and the proposed road right of way for an access road. Discussion followed on the future plans for the development. Mr. Seppelt th stated the water must be looped from 5 Avenue on the north and sanitary sewer from the south. There may be some phasing of the development. The first phase will be the street, water and sewer. Mr. Seppelt has discussed the development idea with 3M and Kadelbach’s, abutting property owners. Ms. Bowers explained this is only the first step. The platting process will follow. There was discussion on the name of the street and the development. Energy Parkway vs. Energy Park Drive were discussed. Marc Telecky, 1180 Arch St., property owner, commented on the proposed industrial park. Comments included concern for the infrastructure costs, impact to existing properties and future plans, and questions on the vacancy rate for industrial properties. Discussion was held on the city’s future development plans and cost of the infrastructure to serve the property. Mr. Seppelt provided additional details on the proposed industrial park and provided information on the industrial development market and stated that there is limited industrial park land available. Mr. Seppelt stated he has had discussions with the Hackbarth family on their property. The discussions were difficult and the property would be expensive to develop. There was no flexibility on the price. Mr. Exner commented on service to the Warrior property. He stated service to the Hackbarth property would come from Industrial Blvd. to the west by gravity. Ms. Bowers stated this is a typical rezoning request. There will be future discussion when the plat is reviewed. She explained the railroad property will be rezoned in the future. Mr. Marc Telecky voiced his concern with the development of this property and commented on orderly growth of the city. Minutes Planning Commission – January 15, 2007 Page 3 Mr. Dave Telecky discussed an existing access agreement to the property and problems that have occurred due to heavy truck traffic damaging their township road. Mr. Seppelt stated they want to be a good neighbor and would address this issue with the lessee of the EDA property. Mr. Haugen made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Ms. Rock the hearing closed at 6:19 p.m. Ms. Rock made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Flaata, the motion carried unanimously. This item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda at their meeting held January 22, 2008, in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. b) PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF GOEBEL’S SECOND ADDITION SUBMITTED BY HUTCHINSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chairman Otteson opened the hearing at 6:20 p.m. with the reading of publication #7643 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on January 3, 2008. Ms. Bowers commented on the request and the vacation of the easements in 2007. She explained the EDA is proposing a spec building for the lot. She described the portion of the property to be platted and the property to be traded to Hutch Coop. She reported on the following Staff recommendations: 1. Any relocation of utilities will be the applicant’s responsibility. 2. Future development of the site will require review and approval of a site plan by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3. The remaining 1.74 acre portion of lot 5, Goebel’s Addition, outside of the subject plat, must be combined with the Cenex Co-op property to the east. 4. Fees for future development will be determined by the subdivision ordinance and the current City’s fee schedule in effect prior to construction. Engineering fees and sewer and water access fees will be based upon the site work necessary for the site and the specifics of the proposed use of the building to be constructed on the site. All required fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit and prior to any construction on the site. The remaining portion to the east will be platted with the Hutch Co-op site. Mr. Seppelt stated the easterly property will be a trade for the street right of way property. Discussion of the easements to be platted with the Cenex property. Mr. Lofdahl made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:28 p.m. Mr. Lofdahl made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Currimbhoy , the motion carried unanimously. This Item Minutes Planning Commission – January 15, 2007 Page 4 will be placed on the City Council consent agenda at their meeting held January 22, 2008 in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. c) STREET RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 10 (ENERGY PARK DRIVE) SUBMITTED BY HUTCHINSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chairman Otteson opened the hearing at 6:29 p.m. with the reading of publication #7643 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on January 3, 2008. Ms. Bowers explained the plat is a right of way plat. She suggested the Commissioners consider the name of the road in their recommendation. Staff reviewed the placement and width of the right of way which is 70 ‘. Ms. Bowers reported staff agreed with the name proposed. Discussion followed on crossing the railroad property in the future. Mr. Seppelt stated he will discuss this with the Rail Authority. Atty. Sebora commented on the possibility of establishing the access across the railroad property. Mr. Seppelt commented on the screening of the Hutch Iron and Metal property. Further discussion followed on the name of the street. Mr. Seppelt commented on the street name. Mr. Kovocic made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Ms. Rock the hearing closed at 6:36 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to table the item to the February meeting. Seconded by Mr. Lofdahl, the motion carried unanimously. 5.NEW BUSINESS a) WORK PLAN FOR 2008 Ms. Bowers commented on the 2008 work plan. She stated the Hwy 7 corridor study recommendations will be priority for 2008. She reported John Olson will be present to discuss updates to the Airport Zoning Ordinance. Other items will be to update the comprehensive plan, transportation plan, and park dedication. The work plan items will be in process as time permits. b) JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Ms. Bowers asked the Planning Commissioners to think about dates they would be available for a joint meeting with the City Council. She suggested a meeting possibly in February before the next Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Bowers will talk to the Council on a date. Items to discuss will be the Hwy 7 impact on existing businesses. c) Mr. Haugen commented on the City Council discussion regarding truck parking in residential neighborhoods and stated this will possibly go to the planning commission for review. Minutes Planning Commission – January 15, 2007 Page 5 th d) Chairman Otteson commented on the January 25 Policy Governance all day meeting. e) Boards and Commissions can email one way information as a group. 6.OLD BUSINESS 7.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 8.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.