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07-21-1998 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 21, 1998 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: Bill Arndt, Dave Westlund, Jeff Haag, Jim Haugen, Joe Drahos, Jeff Jones and Chairman Wood. Also present: Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning, and Barry Anderson, City Attorney. Marc Sebora, and Richard Schieffer, City Legal Counsel, Jim Marka Director of Planning & Zoning, Mark Hensen, Building Dept., and John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering Barry Anderson introduced his business associates, Richard Schieffer, and Marc Sebora who will be advising the City on legal matters. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a) Consideration of minutes of regular meeting dated June 16, 1998. b) Consideration of lot split located on Hillcrest Rd. (Lot 4, Blk 4, Walnut Ridge Estates) requested by Paul Betker. Mr. Westlund made a motion to approve consent agenda items. Seconded by Mr. Haag the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "COUNTY FAIR MARKETPLACE" LOCATED ALONG HWY 15 S. SUBMITTED BY RYAN COMPANY U.S. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication #5194 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1998. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary plat to be known as "County Fair Marketplace" located along Hwy 15 S. submitted by Ryan Company U.S. Ms. Baumetz said this property was annexed last month. Dick Brooks, Director of Retail Development for Ryan Companies, Minneapolis, explained his company represents Target Company. Target has changed their store size from 90,000 sq. ft. to 123,000 sq. ft. Finial decision hasn't been made at this time on the grocery store. John Payton, RLK, said Outlot D would be a pond. Areas to the south can be farmed until ready for development. Hwy 15 will have urban style of roadway with curb and gutter. EAW report has been prepared, and has gone through the 30 -day review process. The developer would like signals at both north and south ends of the development. Parking requirements are being met. Front and back setbacks are in compliance. Truck movement will be along the back of building. Because of soil condition, the developer is looking at grading the site this fall to prepare pads. John Rodeberg said MnDOT is preparing Hwy 15 to allow for center left turn lanes, and the shoulders are being prepared to handle heavy traffic the same as the highway. John Rodeberg will work out storm sewer drainage with MnDOT and developer. John Payton said the indirect source permit requirements regarding air and noise have been met. 1 Mark Hensen asked if the new configuration allows for access to the south. Mr. Payton said they are providing a roadway from the southern access. The roadway access may curve to the south as property develops. Tom Wasmoen from the Target presented a drawing of the buildings of the proposed Target store and adjoining stores. John Rodeberg said the sanitary sewer capacity has been addressed. Planning Staff supports a traffic signal at the southern access. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Drahos the hearing closed at 6:15 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations and recommend public transportation construct a controlled intersection on the south entrance. Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO C-4 FOR RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ALONG HWY 15 SOUTH REQUESTED BY RYAN COMPANY U.S. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:18 p.m. with the reading of publication #5195 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1998. The request by Ryan Companies U.S. is for the purpose of consideration of rezoning property from R-1 to C-4 for retail development located along Hwy 15 South. Ms Baumetz explained the full property was advertised, however the land previously owned by Mr. Delmer Sturges will not be rezoned at this time, it would remain agricultural. Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 6:19 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haag the motion passed unanimously. Bill Arndt asked if Ryan Companies and Target could set up a booth at the McLeod County fair to explain their project to the community. C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A 1973 MANUFACTURED HOME TO LOT 36 IN MCDONALD'S LAKEVIEW TERRACE LOCATED IN THE FLOOD FRINGE REQUESTED BY JEAN GOLDE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:20p.m. with the reading of publication #5196 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1998, the request for a conditional use permit to move a 1973 manufactured home to Lot 36 in McDonald's Lakeview Terrace located in the flood fringe requested by Jean Golde. Mark Hensen said the mobile home had been inspected and passed life safety criteria. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing closed at 6:20 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Jones the motion passed unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "RAVENWOOD" LOCATED SOUTH OF THE CENTURY AVE. EXTENSION SUBMITTED BY MR. ROGER DERRICK. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:21 p.m. with the reading of publication #5197 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1998. The request is for the purpose of consideration of a preliminary plat to be known as "Ravenwood" located south of the Century Ave. extension submitted by Mr. Roger Derrick. Roger Derrick, Derrick Investment Co., said his company has been trying to determine the is best development for this property. The last few years he has been working with senior citizen developments. The buildings he will be constructing in this development will be one level rental within the HUD guidelines, and four unit buildings that are rental and ownership. There will be four basic land uses - First land use - 4 plexs - professionally maintained. (association maintenance) Second land use - senior cooperative (citizens over 55 years of age) Third land use - apartments Fourth land use - three -acre hobby farms in the airport A zone Temporarily, until City services are available, the developer will install sewer holding tanks, and wells. Developer will build and pave a temporary road to access the four-plexs. Mr. Derrick would like to start marketing this fall. Mr. Derrick has talked to Mark Schnobrich, City forester, regarding landscaping. Larry Fraser mentioned that Russell Rickerman has land on west side of development that he may like to divide into lots in the future. Regarding Mr. Derrick's plan to allow horses on the hobby farms, Jeff Haag said this area isn't always going to be on the edge of the city. Dick Schieffer said look at this request as a planning issue. Other cities that allow horses are fairly large areas with stables. We should be looking at what the potential is for this entire area. Enforcement of horses by the municipality is very difficult. Mr. Derrick said he would not pursue the horse issue. He will try to market the hobby farms without horses. Jeff Haag asked if there is any risk to the City regarding Century Ave. access, and holding tank. John Rodeberg said there is no development risk. There may be risk of property not selling for the developer. Mr. Derrick said he needs assurance from the City that Century Ave. is going to be built. Mr. Rodeberg said a 10' wide trail is being planned for this area. This is a good location for high density. City does approve of this development. Mr. Derrick will show playground areas on the plat. Open area requirements will be met. Open areas can be used for picnic and relaxation areas. Mr. Haag recommended Mr. Derrick consult with the park board. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO R -3/R -4/C-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF CENTURY AVE. EXTENSION REQUESTED BY MR. ROGER DERRICK Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #5198 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1998. The request is for the purpose of consideration of rezoning property from R-1 to R -3/R -4/C-2 located south of Century Ave. extension requested by Mr. Roger Derrick. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval of request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. 3 f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PLACE 4-PLEX UNITS ON PROPOSED R-3 DISTRICT AND 24 UNIT APARTMENTS ON PROPOSED R-4 DISTRICT REQUESTED BY MR. ROGER DERRICK. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:46 p.m. with the reading of publication #5190 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1998, The request for a conditional use permit to place 4-plex units on proposed R-3 district and 24 unit apartments on proposed R-4 district requested by Mr. Roger Derrick. Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Haag the motion passed unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF 20' WATERMAIN EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF CENTURY COURT ADDITION REQUESTED BY CENTURY COURT II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:50 p.m. with the reading of publication #5191 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1998, The request is for consideration of vacation of 20' watermain easement located in the northerly portion of Century Court Addition. Mr. Haag moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Jones the motion passed. Chairman Dean Wood abstained from voting. 4. NEW BUSINESS 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Mr. Haag recommended an informational meeting regarding banners. Staff to check on trucks parking on the boulevard on Erie Street. This may not be in compliance with their conditional use permit. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 4