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.