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10-05-1999 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 5, 1999 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Bill Arndt at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Jim Haugen, Jeff Jones, and Dean Kirchoff . Absent: Jeff Haag, Dave Westlund, and Dean Wood. Also present:: Julie Wischnack, Director of Planning and Zoning; and Richard Schieffer, City Legal Counsel. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED AUGUST 17, 1999 Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Haugen. The motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY EARL OLSON ON 1125 CHEYENNE ST. S.W. Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve the lot split. Seconded by Mr. Jones. The motion carried unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLITS REQUESTED BY PAUL BETKER ON THE FOLLOWING: 1) 901 & 903 HILLCREST RD. N.E. 2) 907 & 909 HILLCREST RD. N.E. Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve the lot splits. Seconded by Mr. Jones, The motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT AND VARIANCE TO INCREASE LOT COVERAGE FROM 35% TO 39% REQUESTED BY PAUL BETKER LOCATED AT 825 & 827 HILLCREST RD N.E. Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. with the reading of publication #6059 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 5:36 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request for the lot split. Seconded by Mr. Jones. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the variance request. Seconded by Mr. Jones. The motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MCLEOD COUNTY TO CHANGE USE TO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 1065 5T" AVE S.E. (SOLITRA BUILDING) IN AN 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:36 p.m. with the reading of publication #6060 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Mr. Jones moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 5:37 p.m. Mr. Jones made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff. The motion carried unanimously. c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY REX ERICKSON FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 50'X 30'(1500 SQ. FT.) GARAGE LOCATED AT 590 PETERSON CIRCLE N.E. Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:36 p.m. with the reading of publication #6061 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. I;.a Mr. Jones moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the hearing closed at 5:39 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff The motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE ESTATES PLAT SUBMITTED BY PAUL BETKER Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:40 p.m. with the reading of publication #6062 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the hearing closed at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff. The motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST SUBMITTED BY GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO R-2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE — 1 & 2 FAMILY) LOCATED EAST OF LAKEWOOD DR. S.W. AND NORTH OF SOUTH GRADE RD. Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:41 p.m. with the reading of publication #6063 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Vice Chairman Arndt abstained and Mr. Haugen will act as chair of this item. Ms Wischnack said two letters have been received stating concerns on the rezoning. Copies of the letters were given to the commissioners. Dale Baker, 715 Lakewood Dr., presented a petition with 50 signatures from neighboring property owners in favor of rejecting the rezoning. He asked that the petition be forwarded to the City Council. Dale Baker said they were concerned the type of homes that could be built in a R-2 zone on smaller lots would negatively affect their property values. They would like to maintain the R-1 status, consider placing limits on minimum lot size, the construction method of homes, twinhomes be limited to the eastern corner of the development, and a transition from R-1 zoning to R-2 zoning. Brian Sullivan, RLK Kuusisto, representing Great Plains Development, said larger lots are abutting the existing R-1 zoning. The middle lots meet the R-2 requirements and the southeast corner is where duplex units are proposed. Steve Squire, Berscheid Builders representative, said they will build the same type of homes, quality and construction, even though the lots are smaller. It is to their benefit to continue building the same type of homes that are in the Lakewood area now. Ian McDonald, 925 Lakewood Dr, SW, questioned if the developer was being premature by zoning R-2. He said leave the zoning R-1 and as the area develops, and as needed, change the zoning to R-2. Brian Sullivan said the City asked Great Plains to do an over-all concept of what they were trying to plan for the future so everyone would know what is going to happen. Dale Baker stated once the lots are zoned R-2 the developer could come back and ask for a lot split. He asked that the southeast corner remain unplatted at this time. Steve Squire, said the lots in the first phase behind Lakewood Drive cannot be split, they are in the shore land district. Galen Goranowski 1645 8th Ave SW, said it did not make sense to him to rezone it all to R-2. Roger Stearns, 720 Honeytree Rd. said he thought the plan was intelligently laid out, but would like to see lot sizes 90' x 130'. Mike Braml, 775 Roberts St SW, said he was concerned about drainage, traffic flow, small lot size limiting the type of house being built on the lot. Dave McBride, 755 Lakewood Dr, said he would like to see the width of the lots 80' or more, and would like to see development remain R-1. Mr. Jones moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff. The hearing closed at 6:11 p.m. Mr. Jones made a motion to reject the request. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff. The motion carried unanimously. 2 f) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE —1&2 FAMILY) TO 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMPOST FACILITY LOCATED ALONG HWY 22S. Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 6:16 p.m. with the reading of publication #6064 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Robert Anderson, 1545 St. Hwy 22, said there are five houses across the road from the proposed site of the facility. He is opposed to composting across from the homes. He has no problem with the present area, but does not want composting in the expanded zone in the area south of the county ditch directly across from the houses. There may be some odors. He said the City of Hutchinson not taking care of the area. It is growing with weeds. Mr. Anderson asked to reject a portion of the lot south of the county ditch or the whole lot. Wayne Oliva, 1570 Hwy 22 S, said his house is located next to the southeast corner, of the property and when this area was first annexed it was zoned R-2. In 1995 it was proposed to rezone but the land southeast of the ditch was left as R-2 because of the homes located north of Hwy 22. A borrow hole was dug They were told it would be filled but the hole is still there. He requested the area southeast of the ditch remain R-2 zone as a transition area. Richard Schieffer, city attorney, recommended the request be tabled until October 19, and the City designate a setback area. A meeting with City staff, Robert Anderson, and Wayne Oliva be set up next week before the October 19th Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Jones made a motion to table the request to October 19th. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff. The motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BARRY BARTON FOR CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION ON STORAGE UNITS LOCATED ON 407 SCHOOL RD. NORTH Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 6:29 p.m. with the reading of publication #6065 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Jeff Jones asked if the area could be paved. Barry Barton said next August or September. Dick Schieffer said Mr. Barton needed to set a timetable and give a firm date. Mr. Barton said he would like to get the two buildings for the slabs constructed in April of 2000. Barry Barton said the fence on east side will be up by end of October, 1999. The fence on north side cannot be placed until the retaining wall is extended. Mr. Barton committed to the following completion timetable: 1. Fencing – east side (1999), north side (2000), remaining fencing (200 1) 2. Two southern buildings – to be constructed in April or May of 2000. 3. Two northern buildings – to be constructed in 2001 (slabs to be poured fall of 2000). 4. Pavement on the north end – to be installed when slabs are constructed (2000). Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the hearing closed at 6:43 p.m.. Mr. Jones made a motion to recommend approval of the request with amendments. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff. The motion carried unanimously. h) RECONSIDERATION OF PAXTON ANDERSON'S PROPOSAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING (5 PLEX) LOCATED AT 851 DALE STREET SW IN THE R-3 DISTRICT Vice Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 6:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #6066 as published in the The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 23, 1999. Pete Kasai, attorney representing Paxton Anderson, said Mr. Anderson was proposing to construct a 5-plex set back from the tree line. The tree line would be maintained. Bryce Grundahl, 804 Laura Avenue, said the proposal presented was the least worst choice. As a choice he would like to see a 5-plex and the tree line stay in place, and the concrete slabs stay out of the buffer zone . 3 Mrs. Grundahl asked for clarification on buffer line, and if patio slabs were put in would they have to stay out of the buffer zone. She Is hoping the buffer line will stay and be maintained. Ms. Wischnack said staff recommended no building structure may intrude into the buffer area (no building of slabs, no actual building or structure in the tree or shrub areas). Mr. Haugen abstained from voting. Mr. Kirchoff moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 6:50 p.m. Mr. Jones made motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations as amended. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff. The motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS NONE 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) UPDATE ON HWY 22 CORRIDOR STUDY Ms. Wischnack said the moratorium passed at the county commission meeting on October 5, 1999. 7. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. 4