11-20-2012 PCMMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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: Raymond Norton, Christie Rock, Bill Arndt, Dean Kirchoff, Jim Fahey and Chairman
Lofdahl. Absent: Dave Johnston Also present: Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Bonnie Baumetz,
Planning Coordinator
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Consideration of Minutes dated October 16, 2012
Mr. Arndt moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Chairman Lofdahl noted a
correction in the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fahey with corrections. The consent
agenda was approved unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 1974 MOBILE HOME TO BE INSTALLED ON LOT
2, MCDONALD'S LAKEVIEW TERRACE, 1525 MCDONALD DRIVE S.W.
Chairman Lofdahl opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #7960 as
published in the Hutchinson Leader on November 7, 2012.
Ms. Baumetz explained the property owner, McKraut Holding LLC, is requesting a conditional
use permit to allow installation of a 1974, 14'x 70', manufactured home on Lot 2, 1525
McDonald Drive S.W. in McDonald's Lakeview Terrace. The zoning ordinance states approval
of a conditional use permit is required in order to allow all relocated manufactured homes
constructed pre -June 14, 1976. Staff finds that the request would meet the requirements for
granting a conditional use permit and recommends approval subject to the following findings
and conditions. She explained there are some additions to the original staff conditions after
discussing the request with the building official as follows:
1. The proposal would meet the standards for granting a conditional use permit, subject to
the conditions stated.
2. Smoke and C.O. detectors are required in each bedroom and in the corridor;
3. The windows must be double glaze, minimum;
4. One egress window is required from each bedroom;
5. Gas piping installation must be retested, re- inspected and approved by the City Building
Inspector. Hutch Utilities provides seven inch water column;
6. The electrical service must be a minimum of 100 amp circuit breaker type with ground
fault interruption. All electrical must be intact and safe, i.e., no exposed wiring;
7. A building permit is required after approval of the conditional use permit;
8. Installation of home must be completed by licensed manufactured home installer;
9. Plumbing work must be completed by a licensed and bonded plumbing contractor;
10. Mechanical work must be completed by a bonded mechanical contractor.
Minutes
Planning Commission — November 20, 2012
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Cindy Hoffman, manager of McDonalds Lakeview Terrace, explained the home has been
located in Minnesota and is owned by McKraut Holding LLC and is for resale. She stated they
do not normally bring in older homes but this home is in good condition and fits in Lot 2. She
reported there has been new windows and siding installed on the home. She will check with
the Building Official regarding the egress windows as required. She noted the purpose is
typically not to bring in older homes.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff, the hearing closed at
5:40 p.m. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to recommend approval of the request with the changes to
the staff recommendations. Seconded by Ms. Hantge, the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Lofdahl stated this item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda at their
meeting held November 27, 2012 in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.