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02-16-2010 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Hutchinson City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Chris Kovacic, Christie Rock, Jim Fahey, Chad Czmowski, Dean Kirchoff , Dave Johnston and Chairman Lofdahl. Absent: None Also present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator, Kent Exner, City Engineer, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Lofdahl called for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Kovacic nominated Mr. Lofdahl for Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff, Mr. Fahey moved that nominations cease and a unanimous motion carried for Mr. Lofdahl as Chairman. Chairman Lofdahl called for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Czmowski moved to nominate Mr. Koviacic for Vice Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Johnston, Mr. Kirchoff moved that nominations cease and a unanimous motion carried for Mr. Kovacic as Vice Chairman. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Consideration of Minutes dated December 15, 2009. Mr. Fahey moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Kovacic. The consent agenda was approved unanimously 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 6. NEW BUSINESS a) FINAL PLAT OF ÐHAHC ADDITIONÑ LOCATED AT 355 AIRPORT ROAD S.E. Mr. Plotz commented on the final plat and location. He explained the preliminary plat was approved in December, 2009. The preliminary plat included Southwind Second Addition, Outlot B. McLeod County RecorderÓs Office indicated the two properties are torrens and abstract and cannot be recorded as one plat. The final plat of HAHC Addition will include only the abstract property south of Southwind Second Addition. He reported there will be a preliminary and final replat of Southwind Second Addition for the Planning CommissionerÓs review at the March meeting. Atty. Sebora commented on the County not approving a plat in both torrens and abstract. He explained the difference between torrens and abstract and the possible ways to record the plat. Mr. Plotz stated activity will not be delayed for Hutchinson Area Health Care. Mr. Plotz commented on the following staff recommendations and asked if anyone had questions on the findings and conditions. He explained there will be a subdivision agreement reviewed and acted on by the City Council. Minutes Planning Commission Î February 16, 2010 Page 2 1. Plat Outlot A as Lot 2, Block 1, HAHC Addition, for future development such as a maintenance shed. Add a 6 foot easement on the north property line of Lot 2. 2. A future accessory building would be allowed on Lot 2, Block 1, HAHC Addition and would be limited to a garage no larger than 576 square feet for lawn equipment and the maintenance of the lawn equipment. 3. The Subdivision Agreement will address the future construction of the northern trail. 4. A Subdivision Agreement must be executed prior to filing of the final plat. 5. The bituminous trail along Airport Road (CSAH 115) shall be constructed at the same time as the rest of the first phase of the development, with the trail connecting back to the main facility at its east termini. 6. All trails and sidewalks shall be ADA compliant and shall provide connections between public and private trails/sidewalks and parking areas. 7. The northeast staff parking lot must show required handicapped parking stalls and the sidewalk must be handicapped accessible. 8. The northeast turnaround will be constructed by the developer. The southeast parking lot may serve as the turnaround with modifications on the east end with further staff review. 9. No parking will be allowed on any streets. 10. A parkland contribution fee will be collected with the building permit. Fee amount will be determined by staff and listed in the Subdivision Agreement. 11. Final utility, grading, and stormwater management plans are subject to approval of the City Engineer. Provide a letter addressing the attached City EngineerÓs memo dated 12/7/09. 12. Developers are to work with the City Forester, Environmentalist and City Engineer on a site soil plan that will provide suitable conditions for growth of trees and plants (helps mitigate added density as required as part of the Planned Development District). 13. Provide a snow storage plan to ensure parking is not lost and that landscaping and plants/trees are not damaged from snow storage. 14. Provide a photometric plan in addition to the lighting plan with cut off fixtures. 15. Verify parking stall sizes. Discussion followed on omitting condition number two. Mark Anderson, MFRA, questioned requiring number one. He stated an Outlot is not a buildable area. He reported the hospital will plat it as a lot in the future if needed for a building. Mr. Anderson also asked for clarification of number four to state ÐrecordingÑ of the final plat instead of ÐfilingÑ. Mr. Plotz commented on the requirement to assure the City that the subdivision agreement will be signed and recorded. Cary Linder, HAHC, commented on the timing of signing the subdivision agreement. Atty. Sebora explained timing of recording the final plat. Mr. Fahey commented on the platting of Outlot A as a common sense approach by staff. Discussion followed regarding the taxing of bare lots. Discussion also followed on the wording of number four and eliminating items one and two. Mr. Exner stated the City generally does not use platted outlots for ponding. Mr. Linder stated the property to the north could be replatted. Mr. Exner stated the city has not been platting ponds as outlots separately. There was discussion on the definition of an outlot. Mr. Kovacic made a motion to recommend approval of the final plat with staff recommendations 3-15. Seconded by Mr. Johnston, the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Lofdahl stated this item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda at their meeting held February 22, 2010, in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. b) PRESENTATION BY JOHN PAULSON ON SHORELAND MITIGATION PROCESS John Paulson explained the DNR proposed mitigation processes in the shoreland area and the right way to allow mitigation in the shoreland. He explained the DNR has a new shoreland Minutes Planning Commission Î February 16, 2010 Page 3 ordinance drafted but not adopted. He explained the Legislature directed the DNR to update the ordinance. He commented on some mitigation practices to add with variances. Mr. Paulson reported the new ordinance could regulate to 15% impervious coverage. He explained that existing nonconformities must mitigate back to 25% coverage. He stated the soil types here are a problem for using rain gardens to function properly. He commented on the use of underdrains and connectivity to the city system. There can be problems with running private pipes into easements with utilities. Rain gardens take water from impervious area and infiltrate it into the ground. The MN Stormwater Manual standards must be followed for rain gardens. Minimal Impact Design standards are in the process of being proposed. Percolation rates are specified in the stormwater manual. Mr. Paulson stated a property owner must reduce impervious surface if they cannot meet the standards. He indicated the City should have a process in place. Mr. Paulson asked if there are concerns or issues. Discussion followed on the standards for rain gardens and where drainage is directed. Mr. Paulson stated the review process of the new ordinance may take 1-2 years. There was discussion on the need to require a mitigation process to allow additional impervious surface. Discussion followed on the requirements for mitigating the runoff. The downside is the cost and maintenance of rain gardens. Discussion followed on the need for variances and mitigation. There was also discussion on the problems with rain gardens years from now. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) CONFIRM VARIANCE WORKSHOP DATE FOR MARCH 16, 2010 th Staff will check with the League of Cities for the workshop at the April 20 Planning Commission meeting. b) Mr. Plotz stated the City is marketing for a Planner. He gave an update on the proposed LGA cuts and what it means to Hutchinson. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.