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MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 17, 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, Joe Drahos, and Jeff Jones.
Absent: Jeff Haag. Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning;
Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning; and Barry Anderson, City Attorney.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JANUARY 20,
1998.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated January 20, 1998,
seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENTS REQUESTED BY CROW
RIVER PRESS LOCATED IN TENPART ADDITION.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5138 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 5 and
Tuesday, February 10, 1998. The request is for the purpose of considering a
petition requested by Tenpart Company to vacate a 6.00 foot wide strip of land lying
northerly of and adjoining the southerly line of Lot 1, Block 1, Tenpart Addition,
according to the recorded plat thereof, except the westerly 12.00 feet thereof.
Ms. Baumetz explained Crow River Press will be constructing an addition on the
south side of their existing building. Planning staff recommends approval noting the
10' easements be rededicated along Shady Ridge Road and Hwy 7 W, vacation of
interior lot easements, and a curb cut be set back 100' from Hwy 7.
John Korngiebel, architect for the Crow River Press building addition, said the
building addition will be 12,000 sq. ft. The existing building is 9,000 sq. ft. Additional
parking will be on the west side of the building.
Mr. Marka said there needs to be screening on the north side of the building. This
will be noted on the site plan.
Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing
closed at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval of the
motion. Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 8.06,
8.07 AND 9 REGARDING DENSITY REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-3. AND R-4
DISTRICTS.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:41 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5139 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 5, 1998. The
request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to City Code Chapter 11,
Zoning Ordinance #464, Sections 8.07 and 9 regarding density requirements in the
R-3 and R-4 Districts.
Ms. Baumetz explained the wording in the zoning ordinance needs to be consistent.
Some wording has been added to both R-3 and R-4 districts.
Mr. Westlund moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed
at 5:45 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to approve the amendment to Zoning
Ordinance Section 8.06, 8.07 and 9 regarding density requirements in the R-3 and
R-4 Districts. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY JBS, INC. TO EXTEND CONSIDERATION
OF "THE MEADOWS" FINAL PLAT FOR SIX MONTHS.
Ms. Baumetz explained there may be some changes in ownership that will be shown
on the plat. JBS has asked for a six-month extension.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the request for extension. Seconded by Mr.
Westlund the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT LOCATED NORTH OF THE GOLF COURSE
RD. (JOHNSON PROPERTY) REQUESTED BY JBS, INC.
Ms. Baumetz explained the property split has been recorded at County but the City
was not notified.
Mr. Arndt moved to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr. Westlund
the motion carried unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY 1ST MINNESOTA
BANK LOCATED ON SOUTH GRADE RD.
Ms: Baumetz said Mr. Marka and City Engineer Rodeberg have viewed the
site.
Utilities will have to be moved at the 1st Minnesota Bank's expense. An exit drive
from the bank will be located on the southern edge of the property next to the
Developers Diversified property.
Planning Staff recommends approval noting this lot is not a buildable lot.
Mr. Westlund moved to recommend approval of the request, seconded by
Mr. Jones the motion carried unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY PAUL BETKER LOCATED
ON HILLCREST RD. IN WALNUT RIDGE PLAT.
Ms. Baumetz explained Paul Betker is building a twin home. The purpose
of the lot split is to separate ownership. The lots will have separate water and sewer
service. The assessments will be split. Planning Staff recommends approval.
There was discussion regarding placing lot splits for twin homes on a consent
agenda. The commissioners would like to handle an item separately if necessary,
but otherwise were in favor of the consent agenda.
Mr. Arndt moved to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr.
Westlund the motion carried unanimously.
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e) CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN ANNEXATION OF 153.3 ACRES IN LYNN
TWP.
Ms. Baumetz explained staff needs consent to go ahead with annexation.
Sixty percent of the property owners and 51 percent of the land area by the property
owner must agree to the annexation.
The airport (287.7 acres) will be included with the annexation. Total acreage to be
annexed will be 441.0 acres.
The city needs to run a sanitary sewer along Century Avenue.
Staff suggests this area be a mixed use and be zoned R-3
Mr. Arndt inquired about the future plans for So. Grade Rd. He said there is a
definite need for sidewalk in the area by the Junior High School.
Mr. Marka said staff will be back next month with information on the improvement
project schedule for this area.
Mr. Arndt moved to recommend approval to begin the process of annexation,
seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
f) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME
OF A PORTION OF LYNN ROAD TO HWY 15 SOUTH.
Ms. Baumetz explained the properties would keep the same numbers. The
name change area will include the Pizza Hut, Fitzloff, and Backen properties.
Mr. Arndt moved to recommend approval of the consideration of the resolution to
change the street name on a portion of Lynn Rd to Hwy 15 S, seconded by Mr.
Westlund the motion carried unanimously.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1998
Mr. Westlund moved to reelect the present officers, Dean Wood as Chairman and
Bill Arndt as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Haugen,the motion carried
unanimously.
a) . REVIEW OF SECTION 8.18 - 8.19 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Mr. Marka presented the review.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) REGISTRATION FOR LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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