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09-16-1997 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 16, 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 Craig, Bill Arndt, Jim Haugen, Joe Drahos, and Chairman Wood. Absent: Jeff Haag and Dave Westlund. Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED AUGUST 19, 1997 Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated August 19, 1997, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY AUGUSTA HOUSING TO CONSTRUCT FIVE 8-PLEX BUILDINGS IN THE R-3 DISTRICT. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication # 5082 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to construct five 8-plex buildings in the R-3 District located in Century Court Addition. Mr. Marka said Brian Solsrud would like his request continued next month. All the information is not available at this time. Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the hearing next month, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "THE MEADOWS" REQUESTED BY SCOTT AND BART BRADFORD, J.B.S. INC., LOCATED NORTH OF GOLF COURSE RD. N.W. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #5083 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary plat to be known as "The Meadows" requested by Scott and Bart Bradford, J.B.S. Inc. located north of Golf Course Rd. N.W. Bart and Scott Bradford and Marty Campion were present to explain their development. The first phase will be 38 houses and a nine -hole golf course. Mr. Marka read the list of recommendations from the planning staff. There was discussion regarding the value of a subdivision agreement, and should this land be put to lower density use and have infrastructure costs spread among fewer property owners. Mark Bullert, spoke explaining his father owns property adjoining the Bradford property on the northwest side. He asked the time line of the acquisition for School Rd. NW, and how the right-of-way would affect their property. Mr. Marka said infrastructure would be accessed from Golf Course Rd. Mr. Marka recommended Mr. Bullert talk to the City engineer regarding development of his property. Mr. Bullert said he is in favor of a golf course adjoining his property. Carol Van Ort, 930 Luedke Lane asked how the proposed road would line up to Luedke Lane, and how utilities would be accessed. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request noting staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. c) CONSIDERATION TO REZONE FROM R-1 TO R-2 THE PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE PLATTED THE MEADOWS REQUESTED BY SCOTT BRADFORD, J.B.S. INC. LOCATED NORTH OF GOLF COURSE ROAD NW. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #5084 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by J.B.S. Inc., 75 Hassan St. SE, to rezone property from R-1 to R-2 located north of Golf Course Road. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 5:56 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY J.B.S. INC., 75 HASSAN ST. SE, TO CONSTRUCT 19 STRUCTURES (38 TWIN HOME UNITS) IN A R-2 DISTRICT LOCATED NORTH OF GOLF COURSE ROAD NW. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:56 p.m. with the reading of publication #5085 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a Planned development district/conditional use permit request by J.B.S. Inc., 75 Hassan St. S.E., to construct 19 structures (38 twin home units) in a R-2 District located north of Golf Course Road. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed at 5:56 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations and the golf course infrastructure be designed by a registered engineer noting safe location of the holes adjacent to the road. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUTCH MFG. & SALES TO CONSTRUCT TWO POLE TYPE BUILDINGS AND AN ADDITION ONTO EXISTING OFFICE AND MFG. BUILDING LOCATED AT 720 HWY. 7 WEST. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:07 p.m. with the reading of publication #5086 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Hutchinson Manufacturing to construct two pole type storage buildings and an addition onto existing building for office and manufacturing space in the I/C District located at 720 Hwy. 7 West. Mr. Marka explained staff recommendations, and said he had spoken with Mr. Daggett regarding the screening. A task force will be established to work on the screening. Mr. Greg Jenum, Hutchinson Manufacturing, explained the type of buildings to be constructed. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:08 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JASON STURGES TO REMOVE EXISTING GARAGE AND MOVE IN A 22'X 24' GARAGE TO BE LOCATED AT 441 MONROE ST. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:11 p.m. with the reading of publication #5087 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit request by Jason Sturges to remove the existing garage and move in a 22' x 24' two car garage located at 441 Monroe Street SE. Ms. Baumetz explained the placement of garage and staff recommendations. Jason Sturges said he is meeting ordinance requirements. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:15 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HUTCHINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A 24'X 98' METAL STORAGE BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON THE HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY AT 1200 ROBERTS ROAD. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #5088 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Independent School District #423 to construct a 24' x 98' metal storage building located at 1200 Roberts Road. Ms. Baumetz explained the request and staff recommendations. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing, closed at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously h) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM C-4 TO I/C REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF PORTIONS OF TEMPLIN AND BRANDON PROPERTIES LOCATED NORTH OF HWY 7. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:46 p.m. with the reading of publication #5089 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request by city staff is for the purpose of considering to rezone from C-4 to I/C northerly portions of 786 Hwy. 7 West and 805 Hwy. 7 West. Ms. Baumetz explained the request and staff recommendations. Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. I) CONSIDERATION TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, ZONING ORDINANCE #464, SECTION 8.18, SUBDIVISION 2, FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT, REGARDING THE FLOOD INSURANCE AND BOUNDARY MAP DATES. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:47 p.m. with the reading of publication #5090 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request by city staff is for the consideration of Amendment to Zoning Ordinance SECTION 8.18, Subd. 2, regarding the flood insurance and boundary map. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:48 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. j) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY GARY DOBMEIER, MAILBOXES, ETC. TO REDUCE AVERAGE SETBACK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING AT 441 MAIN ST. NORTH. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:15 p.m. with the reading of publication #5091 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 4, 1997. The request by Gary Dobmeier, Mailboxes, Etc, to reduce the average setback on property located on Main St. North. Mr. Marka said Mail Boxes Etc. will meet all the setbacks required by ordinance, but not the average setback. Gary Dobmeier explained Mail Boxes Etc. and the structure of the building. There was discussion concerning exiting onto Hwy 15. Mr. Dobmeier they will not have spot lights and lighting will be directed down and away from neighboring homes. Mrs. Arnold Piepenberg, 13 -4th Ave. NE said she isopposed to the development of this property. She is concerned what will happen to her property. She has access to her property between the Amoco and Erickson property. Mrs. Piepenberg said her property is zoned R -C. The planning commissioners assured her this development should not affect her property. The planning commission asked staff to do research on this property, contact Ron McGraw who handled the easement of the driveway, and send a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Piepenberg with explanations. Arnold Piepenberg said the R -C zoning is in his abstract, and he was asking how it could be changed. Chairman Wood abstained from voting on this request. Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:42 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried with four votes being cast in favor. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) REVIEW OF SECTION 7 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE The review was forwarded to next month. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY JAY BEYTIEN ON 740 AND 730 HARMONY LANE Mr. Arndt moved to approve the lot split, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY CRAIG REINER TO CONTINUE GRAVEL MINING OPERATION IN SECTION 34, ACOMA TWP. (WITHIN THE URBAN BOUNDARY DISTRICT). Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve request, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Ms. Baumetz updated the commission on the joint planning process. Ed Homan's office, McLeod County, will be applying for a grant for joint planning. The joint planning task force has received a letter of intent from all four townships. N7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.