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07-16-2013 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Hutchinson City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Christie Hantge at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Raymond Norton, Jim Fahey, Dave Johnston, Dean Kirchoff, and Chairman Hantge Absent: John Lofdahl and Bill Arndt Also present: Dan Jochum, Planning Director, Kent Exner, City Engineer, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA a) Consideration of Minutes dated June 18, 2013. Mr. Norton moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Johnston, the consent agenda was approved unanimously 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC FOR A MAURICES RETAIL STORE DEVELOPMENT AT 1370 MONTREAL ST. S.E. Mr. Jochum commented on the location of the proposed retail store and the staff report. He stated zoning is not an issue. He explained the proposal for a shared access drive. He reported that parking and landscape requirements have been met. The request is similar to the Dollar Tree project. Maurice's free standing sign will be on the same sign as Dollar Tree. Sign permits are required for signage on the property. Mr. Jochum clarified the shared access easements be recorded at the County for driveway and storm water drainage. The landscaping plan will be reviewed and he reminded the developer the outside lighting must be downcast. An NPDS permit is required. Mr. Johnston asked about the ponding. Mr. Jochum stated this development will be draining to the east side of Montreal. He explained the entire west side properties runoff will go to the pond across Montreal Street. Mr. Johnston asked if there was a curb separating the two parking lots. Mr. Jochum stated there will be no curbing along the property line. Discussion followed regarding driving between the two properties. Mr. Jochum explained the property owners must have a defined easement along the property line. He commented on the staff recommendations as follows: 1. The proposed building and site improvements would comply with the standards of the C -2 district and the Zoning Ordinance. 2. SAC and WAC fees and Parkland Dedication fees will be calculated upon building plan submittal and due at the time of building permit issuance. 3. Final landscape plan approval will be at the time of a building permit being issued. Minutes Planning Commission — July 16, 2013 Page 2 4. All signage shall meet the requirements of the C -2 district. Sign permits are required prior to installation of the signage. 5. Exterior lighting must be indirect and shielded and shall not cause glare to adjacent properties. 6. Reciprocal easements for shared access with current Dollar Tree property must be developed and recorded with McLeod County prior to a building permit being issued. 7. A reciprocal easement for any stormwater infrastructure between the subject lot and the Dollar Tree lot must be developed and recorded with McLeod County prior to a building permit being issued. 8. The street light located on the curb radius at the entrance off of Montreal St. must be moved at the cost of the developer to avoid being hit or damaged. 9. Site landscaping must be complete prior to the final certificate of occupancy being granted. 10. Afire hydrant must be within 300 feet of the building. 11. Disturbance to Montreal Street must be limited and repaired to existing condition at project completion. Mr. Kirchoff moved to approve the request with staff recommendations 1 -11. Seconded by Mr. Fahey the motion carried unanimously. 6. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Jochum gave an update on upcoming projects. He reported McDonalds will begin demolition the first part of August. Walgreens reciprocal easements were just approved by the City Council. Walgreens should be starting in the next coming weeks. 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Mr. Jochum updated the Commissioners on the City Council recommendation regarding the amendment to the garage ordinance. He reported the Council decided garages over 1000 sq. ft., with a cap of 1,500 sq. ft., will require a conditional use permit. They also approved that all new home construction must have a garage of at least 240 sq. ft. up to 400 sq ft. garage by conditional use permit. The conclusion was all new home construction must have a garage with the changes in the ordinance. Discussion followed on the difference between a garage and large storage shed. Mr. Jochum also commented on the High School repaving their parking lot. He reported they may be grandfathered in and may not need more catch basins. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.