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04-21-1998 PCM cMinutes HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 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, Jim Haugen, Jeff Jones, Jeff Haag and Chairman Wood. Absent: Joe Drahos. Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning; Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning; and Barry Anderson, City Attorney. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED MARCH 17, 1998 Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 17, 1998. Seconded by Mr. Haag the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RICK MEYER TO MOVE A 14'X 18' GARAGE ONTO A LOT IN COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5150 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April, 9, 1998. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Rick Meyer to move a 14'x 18' garage onto a lot in Country Club Terrace Mobile Home Park at 448 California Street NW, Lot 206. Mr. Marka explained the request, he said the garage did meet the present ordinance requirements for a garage, also Mr. Meyer has permission from the mobile home park management. Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 5:35 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUNTER'S RIDGE CHURCH/RIDGEWATER COLLEGE TO OPERATE A DAY CARE IN THE CHURCH BUILDING AT 850 SCHOOL RD SE IN THE R-2 DISTRICT Withdrawn. C) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT "BROLL'S SECOND ADDITION" REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL LOCATED SOUTH OF ORCHARD AVE. SE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:36 p.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 "Broil's Second Addition" requested by David Broil located south of Orchard Ave. SE. Mr. Marka explained Mr. Broil's request to construct 3 buildings with five individually owned units in each building. Mr. Broil has met with staff in a preconstruction meeting, and Mr. Broil is going through the process of platting and permitting. Planning Staff recommended approval. Mr. Broil described his proposed plans are for single story townhomes with proposed basement for mechanical room and bath on Lot 15 only. The units will be sold as individual units. Mr. Broil does not plan on renting any units. Each unit will have separate utilities and two car garages, the exterior and common area will be governed by the townhome association agreement. The agreement will also address utility sheds and parking. Mr. Broil said he meets the density requirements. Randy Dammann, 115 Orchard Ave. SE, asked how many spaces would be available for off street parking. 1 He was concerned with increased traffic on Century Ave. causing a safety problem. Barry Anderson, City Attorney, said the sidewalk issue is being addressed. The parking is an issue the council will have to address. Garey Knudsen, 130 Orchard Ave. SE, said he was concerned with safety in the area of the park on Sherwood St.. He was also concerned with "creeping" higher density housing. Duane Thorp, 155 Orchard Ave SE, said he was concerned with safety of the children in the area of the park. Paul Philipp, 25 Orchard Ave SE, said he would like more information on the size of the development and units such as two bedroom, four season porch, etc. He also asked the area of this development. Mr. Broil said area would be from Bradford St. to Sherwood Ave. SE. and plans were available for viewing. Commissioner Haag asked the market range of the units. Mr. Broil said he thought between $110,000 and $150,000. Bruce Hakes, 1279 Bradford St SE, asked if this development would generate the same amount of taxes as single family homes in the area. Millie Hakes, 1279 Bradford St SE, was concerned with motor homes parking on the street. Duane Thorp, 155 Orchard Ave SE asked if the association agreement could be in place before the Planning Commission approved the development. Mr. Marka said the City Engineer and Police Chief will review the traffic concerns of Century Avenue and the Sherwood St. park. The sidewalk is scheduled for construction on Century Avenue in 1999. City Engineer Rodeberg is working with Ryan Companies and the Hoerneman Trust regarding a collector street south of Century Avenue. Mr. Marka said there is also concern how the hospital expansion will effect the traffic on Century Avenue. Mr. Marka said if there were twin homes built on this property, the density requirements would allow 14-16 units (6-8 buildings). Mr. Marka said after Mr, Broil's attorney has the association agreement completed the staff will set up an informational meeting at the developers discretion before May 19. Barry Anderson, City Attorney, said the traffic concern is a City Council issue. At 6:15 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to continue the hearing until next meeting, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO RTO CONSTRUCT THREE 5-PLEX UNITS IN BROLL'S SECOND ADDITION REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL LOCATED SOUTH OF ORCHARD AVE. S.E. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:38 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5155 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The request is for the purpose of considering rezoning from R-1 to R-4 to construct three 5-plex units in Broil's second addition requested by David Broil located south of Orchard Ave. S.E. Mr. Marka said the rezoning to a R-3 District is compliant with the comprehensive plan. At 6:16 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to continue the hearing until next month, seconded by Mr. Haag the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL TO CONSTRUCT THREE 5-PLEX UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN BROLL'S SECOND ADDITION REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL LOCATED SOUTH OF ORCHARD AVE. S.E. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:38 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5156 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use 2 permit to construct three 5-plex units in Broll's second addition requested by David Broll At 6:17 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to continue the hearing until next month, seconded by Mr. Haag. The motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED IN PADEN'S ADDITION REQUESTED BY BERNIE MCRAITH Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:22 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5157 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. Request is for the purpose of considering a petition requested by Bernie McRaith, Super 8 Motel, 1200 Highway 15 South to vacate or modify the current utility and drainage easements between Lots 1 and 2 and Lots 1 and 6, Block 2, Paden Addition for construction of a motel addition. Mr. Marka explained Mr. McRaith is planning an addition onto the Super 8 Motel and needs to vacate or modify the easements. Mr. McRaith owns the lots on both sides of the easement. Mr. McRaith and Hutchinson Utilities will maintain a private electrical easement between lots 1 and 2 and vacate easement between lots 1 and 6. Mr. Haugen made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing closed at 6:25 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 8.18 0 FLOOD PLAIN Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:30 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5158 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The for the purpose of considering an amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Zoning Ordinance #464, Section 8.18 regarding Flood Plain. Ms. Baumetz explained all references of Section 14 (Municipal Code) to Section 8.18 (Zoning Ordinance). Mr. Westlund made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing closed at 7:32 p.m. Nt Westlund made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Haag the motion carried unanimously. h) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 10.14 - SIGNS (BANNERS IN THE MAIN ST. AREA) AND C-3 SIGNS Ms. Baumetz asked to continue consideration of amendment until after the Downtown Sign Review Committee reviews the ordinance. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:33 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5159 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. For the purpose of considering an amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Zoning Ordinance #464, Section 10.14 regarding signs in the C-3 District and Banner in the Main Street Area. Mr. Westlund made a motion to continue the hearing until June 1998, seconded by Mr. Haag the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 3 - DEFINITION OF GARAGE Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:40 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5160 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. For the purpose of considering an amendment to City Code, Chapter 11, Zoning Ordinance #464, Section 3 regarding definition of a garage. Ms. Baumetz said the definition of the size of the garage would be changed to read minimum size for single stall garage is 12'x 20' and double stall 20'x 20'. Garages in residential districts less than 400 square feet require a conditional use permit. Mr. Haag made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Jones the hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. 3 Hutchinson Planning Commission Minutes April 21, 1998 j) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A LOADING BERTH AT CROW RIVER PRESS LOCATED AT 170 SHADY RIDGE ROAD NW. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:27 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5161 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The request is to consider an application for a variance submitted by Crow River Press to reduce the loading berth set back from 65' to 43' at 170 Shady Ridge Road NW. Mr. Marka explained this is the third revision of the loading berths so the trucks do not encroach into the road right of way when using the loading berth. Mark Thies, manager of Crow River Press explained the one existing dock is facing Shady Ridge Road. They need to keep this dock on the east side because it is in line with the present printing equipment which is stationary and can not be moved. Mr. Charles Warner, President of Crow River Press, said they need to expand and make the changes they are proposing to keep up with competition. Mr. Theis said they are getting in a total of 27 trucks a month , 12 straight trucks, 9-28' pup trailers, 6 to 7 — 48' trailers. In the next five years they expect 30 to 40% increase of truck traffic. Jeff Goldsmith, Shady Ridge Road, would like more revision work done on the plans for the loading berths. He would like the request to be tabled or continued. Mr. Goldsmith doesn't want the recycling trailer parked permanently. He is concerned with the safety of the children in the neighborhood when riding their bikes or walking by the area of the trucks. He is concerned with the sight distance problems and the inexperience of some truck drivers maneuvering into the berths at an angle. Mr. Warner said the present berth is straight the proposed berths are at an angle. The drivers should not have a sight problem. Barry Anderson, City attorney, pointed out that this is the third revision of the plans. Crow River has been trying to design a safe workable plan. Mr. Goldsmith suggested Crow River Press change the size of their building to permit more room for truck entrance. Jim Haugen stepped down from his position as planning commissioner and explained the revisions they have made. They are 5' back from the curb with no encroachment onto roadway. They meet ordinance requirements. Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried. Mr. Haugen abstained from voting. k) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BREMIX CONCRETE CO. TO REPLACE EXISTING KILN AND ADD 16'X 50' KILN IN THE 1-1 DISTRICT LOCATE AT HWY 311 HWY 7 EAST. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 7:15 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5162 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The request is to consider an application for a conditional use permit by Bremix Concrete Company/Amcon Block Company to replace existing kilns and add a 16' x 50' addition to same kiln in a 1-1 zoning district located on 311 Hwy 7 East. Mr. Marka explained The cement batch plant will be relocated to the 1-2 District or outside the City limits in 1999. The cement batch operation will stay the same. The concrete truck traffic will be reduced by approximately one- half. Hours of crusher operation will be reduced and limited between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. 4 Hutchinson Planning Commission Minutes April 21, 1998 Dave Pederson, owner of Amcon Block Company, explained the noise decimal will go down. Possibly there may be more on site storage. Once a year they will bring in a crusher for aggregate crushing. Mr. Marka recommended crushing only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Mrs. BernadineTelecky, 321 Hwy 7E, was concerned with the noise. She said in the past trucks started at 3:00 a.m. in the morning. Also, plastic from the blocks blow into her yard. She was stating her expectations for the new owner. Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing closed 7:30 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS - a) CONSIDERATION OF SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY AUGUSTA HOUSING. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. b) DISCUSSION OF PARKING RATIOS FOR FURNITURE STORES Mr. Marka said they a proposing 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of warehouse or display Area. C) DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE REGARDING LOADING BERTHS SECTION 10.02 Bring back for discussion next month. 5. OLD BUSINESS a) Review of Section 10.10 - 10.15 of the Zoning Ordinance (Will review in May) 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. E