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05-18-1999 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 18, 1999 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Wood at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Dave Westlund, Jim Haugen, Jeff Jones, Bill Arndt, Dean Kirchoff, and Chairman Dean Wood. Absent: Jeff Haag. Also present: Julie Wischknach, Director of Planning and Zoning, Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning; and Richard Schieffer, City Legal Counsel. 2. a) Consideration of minutes of regular meeting dated April 20, 1999. b) Consideration of Lot Split located on Lakewood Dr. requested by Veronica Hansen Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS REITER ADDITION LOCATED BETWEEN HWY 7 AND 3RD AVE. SUBMITTED BY CURT AND JANEL REITER. Request was withdrawn by Curt and Janel Reiter prior to the Planning Commission meeting on May 18, 1999. b) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY CURT AND JANEL REITER TO CONSTRUCT A VETERINARY CLINIC IN A C-5 DISTRICT. Request was withdrawn by Curt and Jane[ Reiter prior to the Planning Commission meeting on May 18, 1999. C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO CONSTRUCT A PRACTICE ICE SHEET LOCATED WEST OF THE PRESENT CIVIC ARENA ON HARRINGTON STREET SW. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:37 p.m. with the reading of publication #5295 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit to construct a practice ice sheet located west of the present Civic Arena on Harrington Street SW. Ms. Wischnack explained the proposed construction of the 110' x 230' practice ice arena. The code conditionally permits community recreation buildings in the R-2 District. Plans are to align the buildings and provide for a connection between structures. The plans also have added a berm on the west side of the building. At the staff meeting, it was determined that there are safety concerns with a berm and are requesting its removal. To assist with screening the building and parking area, the City proposes planting low growing trees between the existing boulevard trees. Parking will meet City ordinance requirements. Dorin Martin, 944 Sunset St SW was concerned with parking when there are activities in all three building at the same time. Dolf Moon, Parks and Recreation Director, said parking has been studied. The available parking spaces do meet City requirements. The second ice sheet is a practice facility. There may not be any seats in the new arena. Snow storage will be removed so it won't be taking up parking space during the winter. Plans are to operate the ice sheet for a 16 week season. The building will be 17,000 sq. ft. similar to the existing outdoor rink. This will not a mulitipurpose facility. It will have a sand floor. 1 Mr. Moon said he was'nt sure we would see an increase in the traffic pattern. The issue to be reviewed along with no parking on the residential side of street. Orville Martin, 704 Harrington St SW, said he was concerned about excess runoff of water after hard rain storms. He recommended the 6' the on Sunset be extended. Dorin Martin was also concerned with safety around the building. Mr. Moon said lights would be mounted on the west side of building, possibly adding a higher level lighting for safety. Steve Hahn, representing the Hockey Association explained the design of the building, it will look similar to existing building. The ice resurfacing process will be done in doors. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the hearing closed at 6:10 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request noting the drainage problem be researched and addressed, and a traffic flow study be conducted. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY THOMAS KLINGFUS, 586 GROVE STREET SW TO REPLACE EXISTING GARAGE AND CONSTRUCT 26'X 30' GARAGE T FROM PROPERTY LINE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:12 p.m. with the reading of publication #5296 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Thomas Klingus, 586 Grove Street SW to replace existing garage and construct 26'x 30' garage 3' from property line. Ms. Baumetz explained the request is for a conditional use to replace a non -conforming garage. The existing garage is 12'x 19'. The proposed garage is 26'x 30'(780 sq. ft.) The code provides that a conditional use permit must be acquired for replacement of a non- conforming garage provided it is less than 1000 sq. ft. in size and maintains a 3' interior property line setback. The lot is 7,194 sq. ft. a non -conforming lot (8,400 sq. ft.) Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 6:14 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BILL MATHEWS, 550 MILLER TO CONSTRUCT A 30' X 42' (1260 SQ. FT.) GARAGE ON VACANT ADJOINING LOT Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:14 p.m. with the reading of publication #5297 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Bill Mathews, 550 Miller to construct a 30'x 42' (1260 Sq. Ft.) garage on vacant adjoining lot. Ms. Wischnack said Mr. Mathews is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a 30' x 42' (1260 sq. ft.) accessory building. The conditional use permit is also to construct an accessory building on a parcel that does not contain a principal structure. The lot is 7,260 sq. ft. in size. The code requires a 6' setback. The proposed location provides the setbacks would be 12' from both the rear and side property lines. The applicant's home is located on the adjacent parcel to the west. Mark Hensen, Bulding Official, said sewer and water are not available on this lot and it does not front a street. Access will be from the alley. Bill Mathews said the building will be constructed away from neighboring property. 2 Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the hearing closed at 6:18 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON AREA HEALTH CARE TO PERMIT ADULT DAY SERVICES PROGRAM IN HUNTER'S RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOCATED IN A R-2 DISTRICT AT 850 SCHOOL RD. SW. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:18 p.m. with the reading of publication #5298 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Hutchinson Area Health Care to permit Adult Day Services Program in Hunter's Ridge Community Church located in a R-2 District at 850 School Rd. SW. Ms. Baumetz said the applicant requests use of an existing church for Adult Day Services. This use would provide a program for any adult who is 60 years or older, physically disabled, isolated or in any way, experiencing problems with aging. The program would also provide services for physical or psychological disabilities. The number of adults being served would be 18. The City has received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Human Services which states the applicants have applied for a program license. (Staff has communicated to them the process of the City's review.) This property already has a conditional use permit: now they are asking for another use. It will be easier to pickup and deliver aging to this property than their down town location. DeAnne Dicke, program director said meals are catered in, but they will be using the dish washer. They have met the Minnesota Department of Health ventilation requirements. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:22 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED IN COUNTY FAIR MARKETPLACE ON HWY 15 SOUTH REQUESTED BY RYAN COMPANIES. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:22 p.m. with the reading of publication #5296 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of vacation of drainage and utility easements located in County Fair Marketplace on Hwy 15 South requested by Ryan Companies. Ms. Baumetz said the applicant is requesting partial vacation of easements within the County Fair Marketplace plat. The easements were originally provided for storm drainage off of the building. The building location has been moved slightly; thus requiring the vacation of easements. Mr. Kirchoff moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:24 p.m. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously h) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DUANE HOESCHEN TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO A NON -CONFORMING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 430 WATER STREET NW. Chairman Wood opened the hearing M 6:24 p.m. with the reading of publication #6000 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Duane Hoeschen to construct an addition to a non- conforming structure located at 430 Water St. NW. 3 Ms. Wischnack said the applicant requests a conditional use permit to remodel and construct an addition to convert a storage building to a residence. The minimum lot size required in this area is 8,400 sq. ft. The code also requires 400 sq. ft. of garage space for all new home construction. The proposal provides for adequate garage space. Required setbacks will be met. Duane Hoeschen said company will cease existance next year. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 6:32 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. i) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ALLIED MECHANICAL TO PLACE TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE 1-1 DISTRICT AT 340 MICHIGAN STREET SE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:33 p.m. with the reading of publication #6003 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Allied Mechanical to place temporary office space located in the 1-1 District at 340 Michigan Street SE. Ms. Baumetz said the applicant is requesting the allowance of a conditional use permit to place a temporary office (trailer) on the property. The temporary building is 10'. x 50' (500 sq. ft). The site plan provides that the requested placement is 4 feet from the northern property line and 43 feet from Michigan Ave. (Note: the property to the north is also owned by Allied Mechanical.) Dean Kirchoff abstained from voting. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 6:34 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt he motion carried. j) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROBERT SCHOFIELD, 53547" AVENUE SW TO REPLACE EXISTING GARAGE AND CONSTRUCT A 26'X 30' GARAGE T FROM PROPERTY LINE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. with the reading of publication #6003 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Robert Schofield, 535-401 Avenue SW to replace existing garage and construct a 26'x 30' garage 3' from property line. Ms. Wischnack said the applicants are requesting replacement of a non -conforming garage. The existing garage is 18'x 20'. The proposed garage is 26'x 30' and is located T from the property tine. The code provides that a conditional use permit must be acquired for replacement of a non -conforming garage provided it is less than 1000 sq. feet in size and maintains a 3' interior property line setback. The applications meet setback requirements. Mrs. Schofield said they want to have the garage closer to the house. and have not been having problems with drainage. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:36 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. k) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT AND VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS REQUESTED BY BRUCE NAUSTDAL AND DAVID PULKRABEK LOCATED IN 2ND ADDITION TO SOUTH LAKEWOOD ESTATES AND 4T" ADDITION TO LAKEWOOD TERRACE. 4 Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #6004 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of Lot Split and Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements requested by Bruce Naustdal and David Pulkrabek located in 2nd Addition to South Lakewood Estates and 4`h Addition to Lakewood Terrace. Ms. Wischnack said the applicants propose for dividing and selling a portion of the property to a neighboring property. Lot 7 would be 13,130 sq. ft. and 645 Tyler (existing home) would be 13,560 sq. ft. The lots are within the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. R-1 requires a minimum lot size of 10,400 sq. ft. R-2 requires a minimum lot size of 8,400 sq. ft. The proposal meets these requirements. Bruce Naustdal, owner, said neighbor David Pulkrabek would like a larger lot. Mr. Naustdal said he is withdrawing request for vacation of easement until the telephone line has been removed.. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 6:42 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. I) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS WELCOME TO OUR HOME ADDITION SUBMITTED BY DALE TAUER AND DEAN BLOEMKE LOCATED NORTH OF PROPOSED CENTURY AVENUE EXTENSION (945 CENTURY AVE.) Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:43 p.m. with the reading of publication #6005 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of preliminary and final plat to be known as Welcome to Our Home Addition submitted by Dale Tauer and Dean Bloemke located north of proposed Century Avenue extension (945 Century Ave) Ms. Wischnack explained the applicant is requesting three reviews: building parking, setback, planned develop district, sewer fees, park dedication 1. Conditional Use Permit - proposed Lot 10 would accommodate a 42 unit assisted living project. Lot 10 was rezoned April 1999 to R-4, which conditionally permits multiple -family buildings. 2. Conditional Use Permit - for Planned Development District R-1 (Lots 1-9) and Planned Development District R-4 (Lot 10). 3. Preliminary and Final Plat review for Lots 1-10; outlots A & B, Welcome to Our Home Addition. Dean Bleomke, Welcome to Our Home said Lot A exchange use with Christ the King Lutheran church. They are anticipating Out lot B to be developed as single family. Ponding will have permanent water about 3.5 feet and outlet to the storm sewer. The pond is designed to pick up water from Outlot B also. The subdivider's agreement to be finalized. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 6:56 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the motion carried unanimously. m) CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REQUESTED BY WELCOME TO OUR HOME FOR SINGLE FAMILY "PATIO HOME" DEVELOPMENT 5 Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:56 p.m. with the reading of publication #6006 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of Planned Development District requested by Welcome to Our Home for Single Family "Patio Home" Development. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the hearing closed at 6:56 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kirkhoff the motion carried unanimously. n) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO PDD -R1 REQUESTED BY WELCOME TO OUR HOME FOR DEVELOPMENT TO SINGLE FAMILY "PATIO HOMES" ON LOTS 1- 9, WELCOME TO OUR HOME ADDITION Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:57 p.m. with the reading of publication #6007 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of rezoning from R-1 to PDD -R1 requested by Welcome to Our Home for development to single family "Patio Homes" on Lots 1-9, Welcome to Our Home Addition. Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 6:58 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. o) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY WELCOME TO OUR HOME TO CONSTRUCT A 42 UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN THE R-4 DISTRICT LOCATED ON LOT 10, WELCOME TO OUR HOME ADDITION Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:59 p.m. with the reading of publication #6008 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Welcome to Our Home to construct a 42 Unit Assisted Living Facility in the R-4 District located on Lot 10, Welcome to Our Home Addition. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:59 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. P) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROSLAND EWALD, CEDAR CREST, TO CONSTRUCT A 36 BED BOARDING AND LODGING RESIDENCE LOCATED IN THE R-213 DISTRICT ON HILLCREST DRIVE N.E. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:00 p.m. with the reading of publication #6009 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of conditional use permit requested by Rosland Ewald, Cedar Crest, to construct a 36 bed boarding and lodging residence located in the R-26 District on Hillcrest Drive N.E. Ms. Wschnack said applicant is requesting the allowance of a conditional use permit to construct a 36 bed boarding and lodging facility for the elderly. The R-2 District provides for a conditional use permit process for licensed nursing homes. The building is setback 53 feet from the right of way, 40 feet from the side, and 180 feet from the wetland area. Chairman Dean Wood abstained from voting. Ms. Wischnack said the plans should be revised to remove ponding from the drawing. A nurp pond is not required. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Jones made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations, and noting applicant to check with the fire chief regarding turn around area. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried. 6 q) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF HURON STREET NORTH OF 2ND AVENUE S.E. REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:11 p.m. with the reading of publication #6010 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of VACATION OF Huron Street north of 2nd Ave. S.E. requested by City Staff. The City is requesting a vacation of public right of way for a portion of Huron Street. As part of the flood buy-out program, this right of way is not longer needed. An easement for sanitary sewer must be maintained. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 7:13 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. r) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED AT 909 HILLCREST RD. NE. IN WALNUT RIDGE ESTATES REQUESTED BY PAUL BETKER. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:09 p.m. with the reading of publication #6011 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 6, 1999 for the consideration of vacation of drainage and utility easements located at 909 Hillcrest Rd. NE requested by Paul Betker. Ms. Wischnack said the applicant is requesting vacation of a portion of an easement on Lot 1, Block 4, Walnut Ridge Estates or 909 Hillcrest Road. This property owner built a twin home unit partially within the drainage and utility easement. The request is to reduce the easement from 12' to 8'. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kirchoff the motion carried unanimously.' S) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 5 LOCATED BETWEEN WD COOLING AND MODERN MAZDA. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:22 p.m. with the reading of publication #5242 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 5, 1998 for the consideration of Right of Way Plat No. 5 located between WD Cooling and Modern Mazada. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 7:23 p.m. 4. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS RAVEN WOOD SUBMITTED BY ROGER DERRICK LOCATED SOUTH OF CENTURY AVENUE EXTENSION The applicant is requesting final plat review of "Ravenwood". The applicant received preliminary plat approval on July 28, 1998 (also extended on December 22, 1998). The final plat provides for 11 multiple unit structures in the first phase (48 units). Two public streets would be constructed: Bluejay Drive and Blackhawk Drive. The interior streets serving the units would be privately owned, but provide a drainage and utility easement for City purposes. The plat provides for 3 additional lots and an outlot and an outlot which would be proposed as future phases. If future phases of the project do not adhere to the approved preliminary plat, a second preliminary plat review must be conducted. Mr. Jones made a motion to amend the subdivision regulations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. 7 S. OLD BUSINESS 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 7. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.