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MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 18, 1997
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 Haag, Joe
Drahos, and Chairman Wood. Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building,
Planning and Zoning; Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning; and Barry Anderson,
City Attorney.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED OCTOBER 21,
1997
Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated October 21,
1997, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS REQUESTED BY NORWEST BANK FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A BUILDING LOCATED IN THE HUTCHINSON DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT PLAT (SHOPKO).
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:30 p.m. with the reading of
publication #5113 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a vacation
of utility and drainage easements requested by Norwest Bank for
construction of a building located in the Hutchinson Downtown
Redevelopment Plat (Shopko).
Jim Quinlan described the 6000 sq. ft. financial center Norwest has proposed
for northwest corner of the Shopko parking lot.
Tom Zumwalde explained the site plan. The building will be raised three feet
above the flood plain, and will be designed by a structural engineer.
Norwest would like to begin construction in early January.
Mr. Marka said the 10' easement along Main St. should be maintained.
Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing
closed at 5:45 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the
motion with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Westiund the motion
carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
MARK SCHNOBRICH TO SELL CHRISTMAS TREES IN A R-2 DISTRICT
LOCATED AT 545 CLINTON AVE S.W.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:45 p.m. with the reading of
publication #5114 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a
conditional use permit to sell Christmas trees in a R-2 District located at 545
Ms. Baumetz said Mark Schnobrich would like to sell Christmas trees at his
residence between November 26 and December 24. Staff recommends
approval.
Mark Schnobrich said he has a large lot and the activity would be on the north
and west side of his home. He has parking space available on his property
and in front of his home.
Mr. Marka said we may establish a three-year conditional use permit for
Christmas trees.
Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing
closed at 5:51 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to approve the conditional
use permit to sell Christmas trees in a R-2 District. Seconded by Mr. Arndt
the motion carried unanimously.
c) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO REDUCE SETBACK FROM THE
STREET FROM 25' TO 8' FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GARAGE ADDITION
ONTO EXISTING NON -CONFORMING STRUCTURE REQUEST BY
KENNETH POSUSTA, 447 ERIE ST.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:52p.m. with the reading of
publication #5115 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance
to reduce the setback from the street from 25' to 8' for construction of a
garage addition onto an existing non -conforming structure requested by Ken
Posusta, 447 Erie St.
Mr. Ken Posusta read the additional information from Chapter 11 Section 7,
Article 11 from the Hutchinson city code regarding a steep grade.
Jim Marka said the Engineering staff has measured the right-of-way and
found it to be less than we had anticipated. Mr. Marka said the hardship is
self created. The planning staff recommends denial of the request.
The utility pole in the rear yard will probably be buried.
Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearing
closed at 6:00p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to reject the request.
Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
KENNETH POSUSTA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE ADDITION
ONTO A NON -CONFORMING STRUCTURE.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:01p.m. with the reading of
publication #5116 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a
conditional use permit to construct a garage addition unto a non -conforming
structure located at 447 Erie St.
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Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing
closed at 6:03 p.m. Mr. Haag made a motion to reject the request.
Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY
SHOPKO/NORWEST BANK.
Mr. Marka said based on formula Shopko will still maintained the required
parking stalls. Planning staff recommends approval.
Barry Anderson is working on the cross easement agreement. The City owns
property on the SW corner of Shopko. He recommended approval with
provision of cross easement for parking.
Mr. Haag made a motion to approve lot split with staff recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT REQUEST BY MCLEOD COUNTY
AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION.
Ms. Baumetz explained the McLeod County Agriculture Association would
like to split Lot 1 of their property.
Mr. Arndt said the Fair Board would like to maintain a 25' easement along the
west side of the lot. Mr. Marka said the easement would be private
agreement.
Mr. Westlund moved to recommend approval of the request, seconded by
Mr. Haag the motion carried. Mr. Arndt abstained from voting.
c) CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON
TECHNOLOGY INC.
Mr. Marka explained Hutchinson Technology, Inc. is splitting off the property
where their new building is being built. He said this lot split is a formality.
Mr. Haag moved to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr.
Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a) REVIEW OF SECTION 8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
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There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:07p.m.
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