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03-16-1999 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 16, 1999 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, Joe Drahos, Jim Haugen, Jeff Jones, Bill Arndt and Chairman Dean Wood. Absent: Jeff Haag. Also present: Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning; John Rodeberg, City Engineer; and Richard Schieffer, City Legal Counsel. 2. a) Consideration of minutes of regular meeting dated February 16, 1999. Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the February 16, 1999, minutes. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION TO RE -APPROVE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES LOCATED ON BRADFORD ST. SUBMITTED BY MIKE DEMMER. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:30 p.m. with the reading of publication #5270 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1999. The request is for the purpose of consideration to re -approve the preliminary and final plat to be known as Prairie Senior Cottages located on Bradford St. submitted by Mike Demmer. Ms. Baumetz explained this plat was approved in June of 1997, but was not recorded within the required 270 days at the assessor's office. Mr. Demmer is still planning to build a home for Alzheimer's patients. He would like to start construction this spring. Diane Hagen, 1280 Bradford Street SW, neighboring property owner expressed concern of the distance the building would be from the property line. She was also concerned with construction traffic. Mrs. Hagen was assured the building was going to be 80' from the property line and the construction trucks would not need to cross her property. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 5:35 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Drahos the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY STAN KOCI TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO A NON -CONFORMING GARAGE 3' FROM THE PROPERTY LINE LOCATED AT 525 - 4T" AVE. SW.. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:40 p.m. with the reading of publication #5271 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1999. The request by Stanley Koci, 525 a Ave. SW, to construct an addition on an existing non -conforming garage T from the property line and replace a portion of the existing, garage. Ms. Baumetz explained the existing garage is 3' from the property line. Mr. Koci would like to construct an addition and a screened porch on the existing garage. Ms. Baumetz said Mr. Koci must maintain surface water drainage. Mr. Koci said he has informed his neighbor of his plans and he has no objections. 1 Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Drahos the hearing closed at 5:45 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Drahos the motion carried unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS REITER ADDITION LOCATED BEWTEEN HWY 7 AND 3RD AVE. SUBMITTED BY CURT AND JANEL REITER.. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:46 p.m. with the reading of publication #5272 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1999 for the 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. Ms. Baumetz explained Mr. and Mrs. Reiter have purchased lots 6, 7, and 8 (except the westerly 20 feet) from Hardee's. Reiters would like to place their building on the west side of Lot 8, 10' feet from the property line. MnDOT is limiting access on State highways. Their schematic map shows only one access open on Hwy 7 to access this property. This access is going to be a right in and right out only. There are two accesses onto 3rd Ave. Ms. Baumetz read a letter from Richard Knoff, Minnesota Department of Transportation recommending access on 3rd Ave. Mr. Curtis Reiter explained their development plans. There will be 14 parking spaces available, which meets requirements, and a fenced in area for walking dogs. All setback guidelines will be met. Reiters would like to build 10' from the property line and construct a fire rated wall that would be required. The required green space will be met. Mr. Rodeberg said MnDOTs proposed curb line is moved to the south 20 to 30', in this case the building would have to be moved to the south, visibility would be diminished, and more fill would be needed to raise floor level above flood fringe. The schematic drawing is showing that more than likely there is going to be access controls on this intersection. MNDOT will buy out right-of-way access. There will be an additional 12 to 20' right of way. Mr. Reiter would like to be as close as possible to the west property line which would be 10'. to be visible from the road. Mr. Reiter would willing to work with anyone who would want to use their access. Mr. Reiter said a buyer is interested in all the lots east to Main St. The commissioners felt the request should be tabled until Mr. Reiter and the City have more correspondence with the interested buyer. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Drahos the hearing closed at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to continue the request until April 20, 1999. Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT VETERINARY CLINIC IN THE C-5 DISTRICT REQUESTED BY CURT AND JANEL REITER. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:48 p.m. with the reading of publication #5273 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1999 for the consideration of a conditional use permit to construct a veterinary clinic in the C-5 District requested by Curt and Janel Reiter. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 6:48 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to continue the request until April 20, 1999. Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. 2 e) CONSIDERATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PLAT NO. 5 GOLF COURSE ROAD NORTHWEST LOCATED BETWEEN WD COOLING AND MODERN MAZDA Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:49 p.m. with the reading of publication #5242 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 5, 1998 for the consideration of street right-of-way Plat No. 5 Golf Course Road Northwest. Mr. Rodeberg said the road will not be built for a number of years, but the City is trying to preserve the corridor. This corridor is part of the transportation study. Mr. Rodeberg recommended to continue the request. Staff needs correspondence with the property owners and the City Council. The City needs consensus on how this intersection is preserved. Mr. Rodeberg asked the request be continued until May. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:55 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to continue the request until May. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO REDUCE SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 6' TO 3.5' FOR GARAGE ADDITION LOCATED AT 426 JEFFERSON ST. SE REQUESTED BY MICHELLE METS. Chairman Wood .opened the hearing at 6:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #5274 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1999 for the consideration of a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 6' to 3.5' for a garage addition located at 426 Jefferson St. SE requested by Michelle Meis. Ms. Baumetz explained Ms. Meis would like to ask for a variance of less than 2.5' to allow the garage to be placed 3.5' from the property line. This is a very narrow lot. Ms. Meis would like to construct an attached 20'x 24' garage. Mr. Drahos moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Drahos the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENTS LOCATED IN HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PLAT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY INC. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:00 p.m. with the reading of publication #5275 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1999, and Tuesday March 9, 1999 for the consideration of a petition to vacate an easement in the Hutchinson Industrial Corporation Plat requested by Hutchinson Technology Inc. Ms. Baumetz said in the 1970's a building was constructed over the easement. The easement was never vacated. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 7:03 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried. Jeff Jones abstained from voting. 4. NEW BUSINESS None 5. OLD BUSINESS None k] 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) REGISTRATION FOR LAND USE WORKSHOP - ADVANCED ZONING APPLICATIONS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.