11-17-1998 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 17, 1998
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 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, Bill Arndt, Jeff Haag, Jim Haugen, and Chairman Wood.
Absent: Jeff Jones. Also present: Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning, Marc Sebora, and
Richard Schieffer, City Legal Counsel, and John Rodeberg, City Engineer.
2. a) Consideration of minutes of regular meeting dated October 20, 1998.
b) Consideration of lot split submitted by Paul Betker for construction of twin home located at
835/837 Hillcrest Road N.E.
C) Consideration of lot split submitted by Brandon Fraser located at 520/522 Jackson Street
S.W.
d) Consideration of lot split of 20' submitted by North Central Foods (Hardee's)
Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve consent agenda items. Seconded by Mr. Westlund
the motion carried unanimously
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "GOEBEL'S
ADDITION" LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY RICHARD
GOEBEL, GOEBEL FIXTURES.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:30 p.m. with the reading of publication #5239 as
published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 5, 1998. The request is for the
purpose of consideration of preliminary and final plat to be known as "Goebel's Addition"
located in the Industrial District submitted by Richard Goebel, Goebel's Fixtures.
Ms. Baumetz explained the City has suggested Goebel's plat this property to clear up
previous lots lines and make it easier to sell lots. Planning Staff recommends approval,
noting Lot 1, Block 1 does not meet width requirements, and will require a variance at time
of sale. The lot can be made a buildable lot.
Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at
5:33 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff
recommendations Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON
TELEPHONE CO. TO ERECT A 300' COMMUNICATION TOWER AND A 350 SQUARE
FOOT EQUIPMENT BUILDING LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 345
MICHIGAN STREET S.E.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:33p.m. with the reading of publication #5240 as
published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 5, 1998. The request by
Hutchinson Telephone Co. is for the purpose of consideration of conditional use permit to
erect a 300' communication tower and a 350 square foot equipment building located in the
Industrial District at 345 Michigan Street S.E.
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Ms. Baumetz explained the Telephone Company's request noting the height of the tower will
meet all FAA and City zoning requirements. This is a logical location for a tower.
Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:37
p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion passed unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO.4 SCHOOL ROAD SUBMITTED BY CITY
STAFF.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:38 p.m. with the reading of publication #5241 as
published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 5, 1998 for the consideration
of Right of Way Plat No. 4 School Road submitted by City Staff.
Mr. Rodeberg explained the acquisition of this property finishes off the School Road corridor.
The small acquisition at the southern end of the plat is from Charles Bullert.
Mr. Rodeberg said Mndot and SRF recommend development of this road as a State Aid
Road.
Charles Bullert, 951 Golf Course Rd. said his concern was if he were to sell this corner of
his property the remaining property may not be a buildable lot.
Mr. Rodeberg said Mr. Bullert could have an appraiser appraise his property.
Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at
5:44 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff
recommendations, seconded by Mr. Haag the motion passed unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION OF RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 5 GOLF COURSE ROAD N.W.
SUBMITTED BY CITY STAFF.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:48 p.m. with the reading of publication #5242 as
published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 5, 1998. The request is for the
purpose of consideration of Right of Way Plat No. 5 Golf Course Ro ad N.W.
Ms. Baumetz said the City is proposing to extend Golf Course Road at a width of 120' for
possible future traffic signal.
Mr. Rodeberg said this road was originally proposed in the early 90's previously called
County State Aid 12. This project has been delayed several years. Report from the State
says this is the best location for a traffic light half way between School Rd. and Main St. The
City is trying to preserve this corridor now It is not scheduled to be built for another three
years. Mr. Rodeberg said the City needs to apply for State Aid. The road location will have
an impact on the Jeff Munsell property. His property will be split with 16 acres on one side
and 6 acres on the other side.
Mr. Rodeberg said trunk sanitary will be along this line. This will be a collector route with a
trail and pedestrian crossing. This area is zoned for high desity. This is the only safe and
logical place for a road because of grades in this area. MNdot is planning for a roadway at
this location.
Jeff Munsell said would like to keep his property into one piece. He would like the road to
curve around the south and west side of the property.
Mr. Haag moved to continue the hearing next month, seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion
carried unanimously.
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e) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING AIRPORT PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE) TO I/C (INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL)
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:00 p.m. with the reading of publication #5243 as
published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 5, 1998. The request is for the
purpose of consideration of rezoning airport property from R-1 (Single Family Residence) to
I/C (Industrial Commercial)
Mr. Rodeberg said there are some improvements planned for the airport next year. Before
legally making improvements the airport must be rezoned.
Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:04
p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff
recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
None
5. OLD BUSINESS
None
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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