01-20-1998 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 20, 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, Jeff Jones, Jeff
Haag and Chairman Wood. 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 DECEMBER
16,1997
Mr. Westlund made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated December 16,
1997, seconded by Mr. Haag the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR TWO TEMPORARY PORTABLE SIGNS
LOCATED AT THF NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, 1200 HWY 22, AND 427 HWY
7 EAST.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:32p.m. with the reading of publication
#5134 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 8, 1998 The
request is for the purpose of conditional use permit requested by The Knights of
Columbus to place signs.on property located at 1200 Hwy 22 South and 327 Hwy 7
East.
Bonnie Baumetz explained the location and type of sign. The placement of the signs
will not cause a site distance problem. The Planning Staff recommended approval
contingent upon MN/Dot approval. Ms. Baumetz read a letter from Robert Draper
MN/DOT representative. The letter said off premise advertising requires an annual
permit. A letter would be sent giving a 60 -day removal notice. Mr. Draper
suggested The Knights of Columbus consider applying for a permit to erect a
permanent sign if this option complies with local regulations.
Planning Commission discussion determined this organization was performing a
service to the community. City sign ordinance Sec 10.2 (k) states off -premise signs
are not permitted except with special permission of the City Council.
Mr. Haag moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at
5:40 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to recommend approval of the motion,
seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROGER
STEARNS, STEARNSWOOD INC., TO CONSTRUCT A 78' X 102' COLD
STORAGE SHED 6' FROM THE PROPERTY LINE INSTEAD OF THE
PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED 20' SETBACK LOCATED IN THE I/C DISTRICT ON
3RD AVE NW.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:45p.m. with the reading of publication
#5135 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 8, 1998 The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to construct a 78'
x 102' cold storage shed 6' from the property line instead of the previously proposed
20' setback located in the I/C District on 3rd Ave. NW.
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Ms. Baumetz explained due to the change of setback from the property line from 20'
to 6' , Stearnswood, Inc. resubmitted a conditional use permit
Mr. Marka said Stearnswood Inc. will construct a firewall because the structure will
be located within 20' of the property line.
Mr.'Amdt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Drahos the hearing closed
at 5:46p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to approve the request with staff
recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
None
a) REVIEW OF SECTION 8.17 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Mr. Marka presented the review.
a) REGISTRATION FOR LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS
Ms. Baumetz gave information on the dates and locations of the workshops. The
Earl Brown Center in St. Paul is recommended, because it may be more city
oriented. Ms. Baumetz asked the commissioners to turn their registrations in to her.
b. Mr. Marka explained the staging plan.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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