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05-19-1998 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 19,1991B 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: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning, John Rodeberg, City Engineer, and G. Barry Anderson, City Attorney. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED APRIL 21, 1998 Mr. Haag made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated April 21, 1998. Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT "BROLL'S SECOND ADDITION' REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL LOCATED SOUTH OF ORCHARD AVE. SE. Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:35p.m. with the reading of publication #5154 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary plat to be known as "Broll's Second Addition". Mr. Broll explained he would like to build three 5-plex units. The homes will be single level, the same level as the homes across the street Mr. Marka read staff recommendations concerning bike paths, sanitary sewer, and sidewalk on Century Avenue. The garages will be set back 35 feet from the boulevard. Mr. Marka also gave the comparison of the number of units that could be built if there were twins homes built on this property. Density allows fourteen to sixteen twin home units. Mr. Ken Jensen, 1260 Bradford, asked if there would be one association agreement or three Mr. Broll said, one association agreement that will include the limitation of parking of mobile homes, travel trailers, and boats. Garey Knudsen, 130 Orchard Ave NE presented a petition signed by citizens in the area opposing the rezoning of Broll's second addition to allow for the construction of three five- plex units. The Petition read as follows: Rationale for opposing this development: Additional high density housing constructed in this area will generate unwanted increased traffic on an already congested Century Avenue. 2. Additional traffic generated by.high density housing will create hazards for the youth and general public using Elk's Park which is located less than a block away from the proposed building site. 3. The development of additional high density housing has the potential of decreasing the value of adjacent residential properties. Jeff Jones asked what kind of guarantee can we give the people regarding new developments, concerning traffic, etc. 1 Jim Marka explained this area is easy to be served for sewer and water, and with commercial development along Hwy 15 South there will be growth in this area. Mr. Marka also questioned if we could legally turn this development down. Randy Damman, 115 Orchard Ave. said this area is zoned R-1, they would not be turning anyone down if they were developing as R-1. Ms. Baumetz suggested amending the comprehensive plan to low density for the abutting property to the east of Broil's 2"d Addition. Mr. Marka said we could add verbage in the comprehensive plan to recommend transitional zoning. Garey Knudsen said there is the fear of the unknown if this land is being rezoned to R-3 or R-4. Mr. Jones asked if roads could be built first before developing this property to eliminate some traffic problems. Mr. Damman asked about constructing sidewalk first. Bary Anderson, city attorney, said when property is annexed in the city and abuts R-3 district the door is open to other R-3 development, but from a legal stand point it is not risk for future developers. Mr. Haag moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen, roll call vote taken commissioners Arndt, Westlund, Haugen, Drahos in favor and Haag and Jones opposed. The motion carried. b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO R-3 TO CONSTRUCT THREE 5-PLEX UNITS IN BROLL'S SECOND ADDITION. Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 6:30 p.m. with the reading of publication #5155 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The request by David Broil is for the purpose of considering a request to rezone property from R-1 to R-3 located on Orchard Avenue SE. Mr Westlund suggested the comprehensive plan recommend restricting to R-1 the area south and east of Broil's Addition. Mr. Jones asked for something definite to improve traffic control. John Rodeberg said we are actively working on a bike trail and sidewalk within a two-year period. This is major project for early 2000. Mr. Haag recommended minimum of 300 to 500 feet of property south of Sherwood St. be zoned as R-2 in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Jones moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 6:40 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to approve the request and to extend a 400' buffer area to allow for low density (R -1/R-2) transitional zoning. East of Sherwood St.. and south of the single family residential along Orchard Ave. Seconded by Mr. Haugen. Five Commissioners approved, Mr. Jones opposed, the motion carried. C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL TO CONSTRUCT THREE FIVE-PLEX UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN BROLL'S SECOND ADDITION. K, Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 6:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #5156 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998, The request is to construct three five-plex units in a R-3 zoning district located on Orchard Avenue S.E. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Drahos the hearing closed at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Haugen, five commissioners approved, Mr. Jones opposed, the motion carried. d) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM C-4 TO C-2 AND LOT SPLIT LOCATEDAT1115 HWY 7 WEST (TOM THUMB PROPERTY) REQUESTED BY TONY GIKAS, 530 SE 5TH STREET #4, MINNEAPOLIS, MN Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:50 p.m. with the reading of publication #5168 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 7, 1998, The request is to rezone property from C-4 to C-2 located at 1115 Hwy 7 West. Mr. Marka explained the request to allow office or commercial business. Planning staff recommends approval. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 6:52 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO REDUCE LOT DEPTH FROM 150' TO 144' LOCATED AT 1115 HWY. 7 WEST (TOM THUMB PROPERTY) REQUESTED BY TONY GIKAS, 530 SE 5TH STREET #4, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:53 p.m. with the reading of publication #5169 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 7, 1998, The request by Tony Gikas is for a variance to reduce lot depth from 150' to 144' located at 1115 Hwy 7 West. Mr. Marka explained this is an existing building on a nonconforming lot. Planning staff recommends approval. Mr. Haugen moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:54 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY CROW RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE TO CONTINUE SCHOOL OPERATION IN THE FORMER BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 800 GROVE ST. SW Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #5170 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 7, 1998, The request by Crow River Special Education Coop is to continue to use as a public school, and residence for the owner, property located in a R-2 District at 800 Grove Street SW. Ms. Baumetz explained the present conditional use permit has expired, and needs to be extended for two years. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 6:57 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS APPLEBEE'S ADDITION SUBMITTED BY APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL TO CONSTRUCT A RESTAURANT TO BE LOCATED AT 1305 HWY 15 SOUTH. 3 Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:58 p.m. with the reading of publication #5171 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 7, 1998, The request is for preliminary and final plat to be known as "Applebee's Addition" submitted by Applebee's International to construct an Applebee's Restaurant to be located at 1305 Hwy 15 South. Darren Lazan, Landform Engineering Company, explained the placement of the restaurant, and the need for parking setbacks. He stated concerns regarding only one access. When Denver Ave. is developed, the Hwy 15 access will be closed and a Denver access will be constructed. This will be part of the development agreement. Mike Specht, Applebee's International, said this is a smaller prototype building. John Rodeberg said State guidelines do not permit access within 400' of an intersection. This is an option that could be left open if an median is constructed on Denver Ave. Mr. Lazan said they need access movement around the building for pickup and delivery and customer drop off. Property access locations will be worked out with City Engineer. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. h) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY APPLEBEE'S TO REDUCE PARKING SETBACK LOCATED AT 1305 HWY 15 SOUTH. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:16 p.m. with the reading of publication #5175 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 7, 1998. The request is for a variance submitted by Applebee's International, Inc. 4551 W. 107th St., Suite 100, Overland Park, Kansas 66207 to reduce the parking set backs from 6' to 0.5' on the north lot line and from 10' to 5' on south lot line located at 1305 Hwy 15 South. Mr. Marka said Applebee's will work with Ridgewater College on storm water retention. Mr. Rodeberg said the college property will require ponding. Beth Hepola, said the college has no serious concerns about parking setbacks or storm water retention, however they will make no commitments at this time. Mr. Marka asked Applebees to meet city requirements for setbacks. Mr. Rodeberg said the college property will require ponding. Mr. Rodeberg said if Denver Ave. isn't built Hwy 15 Ave will remain Applebee's access. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. i) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "ISLAND VIEW HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION" SUBMITTED BY BILL GILK. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:26 p.m. with the reading of publication #5173 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 7, 1998. The request is for consideration of a preliminary and final plat to be known as "Island View Heights 3rd Addition" submitted by Bill Gilk. Mr. Gilk explained the location of Island View Heights 3rd Addition. His development will have a significant covenant not allowing parked recreation vehicles, or detached dog kennels. H This plat will be reducing the density. Single family dwellings will be built instead of twin homes. This is a planned development district with narrower lots, but density requirements will be met. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr.Weslund the motion carried. Mr. Haag abstained from voting. j) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 10.03 REGARDING PARKING RATIO FOR FURNITURE STORES. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 8:46 p.m. with the reading of publication #5176 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 7, 1998. The request is for consideration of amendment to zoning ordinance section 10.03 regarding parking ratio for furniture stores. Ms. Baumetz explained the changes to the amendment. Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 8.48 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 a) Consideration of final plat known as "The Meadows" submitted by Scott and Bart Bradford. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr.Haugen the motion carried unanimously. b) Discussion of request by Roger Kleman to outdoor display of automobiles in the C-3 District. To be continued next month. C) Discussion of Try -Cycle recycling Center warehouse and outdoor storage located in the C-5 District. Mr. Hamre explained he is using the warehouse building for a recycling business. Jim explained this is an existing nonconforming building, they propose to off load without blocking traffic. Try -Cycle will be required to screen outdoor storage with 8' opaque fence. Mr. Haag made a motion recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. d) Presentation by Jean Ward and Ross Currier on the Home at Last Initiative. 5. OLD BUSINESS REVIEW OF SECTION 10.10 - 10.15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (Will review in June time permitting) 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 5