01-20-1999 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 20, 1999
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Bill Arndt at 5:34 p.m. with the following
members present: Dave Westlund, Joe Drahos, Jeff Haag, Jim Haugen, Jeff Jones, and Acting
Chairman Arndt. Absent: Dean Wood. Also present: Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning,
Richard Schieffer, City Legal Counsel.
2. a) Consideration of minutes of regular meeting dated December 15, 1998.
b) Consideration of lot split submitted by Clint Kalenberg for existing twin home located on
Maple Street.
C) Consideration of lot split submitted by Russell Rickeman located in Section 12, Lynn
Township.
Mr. Haag made a motion to approve consent agenda items. Seconded by Mr. Jones the
motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENTS REQUESTED BY RICHARD
MCCLURE LOCATED IN SWANSON'S SUBDIVISION OF HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT.
Acting Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5: 35 p.m. with the reading of publication #5252
as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 7, 1999. The request is for
the purpose of consideration of vacation of easements submitted by Richard McClure located
in Swanson's subdivision of Hutchinson Industrial District.
Ms. Baumetz explained Mr. McClure's request for vacation of drainage and utility easements
between lots four and five.
Mr. Arndt asked if the high pressure gas line is in this area. Staff will check with John
Webster.
There will be a drainage ditch along the 5t' Ave. side of the property.
Mr. McClure will be submitting a request to vacate the existing Arch Street abutting his
property on next month's agenda.
Don Krasen representing the DAV said they own Lot 6 adjoining Mr. McClure's property and
they would like to sell their lot. The commissioners suggested he talk to Mr. McClure.
Leonard Miller, 185 Arch Street, is concerned with traffic on Arch St creating dust. Ms.
Baumetz said she will talk to the City engineer regarding the plans for Arch Street and report
back to Mr. Miller.
Mr. Haag moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 5:48 p.m.
Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations,
seconded by Mr. Drahos the motion carried unanimously.
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b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR PLACEMENT OF
PORTABLE SIGNS ALONG HWY 22 AND HWY 7.
Acting Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:50 p.m. with the reading of publication #5253
as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 7, 1999. The request by The
Knights of Columbus is to consider placement of temporary signs at 1200 Hwy 22 and 327
Hwy 7 E.
Ms. Baumetz has contacted MN DOT regarding placement of the sign. Mr. Robert Draper
has written a letter to the Knights of Columbus stating the restrictions that apply regarding
off premise advertising.
Staff approves the request noting they will not approve the off site sign next year. The staff
report and ordinance were sent to Mr. Haas regarding off site signage.
Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at
5:53 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff
recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haag the motion carried unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 10 REGARDING
COLLEGE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Acting Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #5254
as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 7, 1999 for the consideration
of amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Zoning Ordinance #464, Section 10 regarding off-
street parking for colleges.
Ms. Baumetz said the City has no requirements for technical schools and colleges in its
ordinance.
Ms. Baumetz has contacted Beth Hepola, Ridgewater College, there are 1227 students
registered, 110 employees, and 85 auditorium seats. Currently there are 600 parking
spaces available meeting the proposed ordinance requirements.. When Ridgewater
remodels and enlarges more parking spaces will be required.
Mr. Haag would like someone to do a visual count to determine the need for more parking
spaces. He would like someone to witness over a two week period the parking spaces
available.
Mr. Haag moved to continue the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen, the motion passed
unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
None
5. OLD BUSINESS
None
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6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Ms. Baumetz said staff has had an informational meeting with Mike Duclos, DW Cooling; Lowell
Baumetz, Modern Mazda; and Jeff Munsell regarding the location of Golf Course Rd NW in R. O. W.
Plat No. 5.
Mr. Munsell will not be available for a public hearing next month. Staff requests extension of the
R.O.W Plat No. 5 until March.
Mr. Haag made a motion to continue the request to March seconded by Jeff Jones, motion carried
unanimously.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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