07-15-1997 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, JULY 15, 1997
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Wood at 5:40 p.m. with the
following members present: Bill Arndt, Jim Haugen and Jeff Haag. Absent: Bill Craig
and Dave Westiund. Also Present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning;
Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning, and G. Barry Anderson, City Attorney.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JUNE 17. 1997
Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated June 17, 1997,
seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF 28.56 ACRES LOCATED
AT 715 HWY. 7 EAST SUBMITTED BY MAE AND JULIE JENSEN.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:44 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5045 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 3, 1997 and July
8, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a petition for annexation of
28.56 acres located at 715 Hwy. 7 East submitted by Mae and Julie Jensen.
Ms. Baumetz explained the Jensens were asking to be annexed into the city
because the septic system on their property has failed, and city service runs in front
of their property. Also, their property is completely surrounded by city limits.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing
closed at 5:45 p.m.
Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations,
seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PORTABLE SIGN
LOCATED AT DALE'S AUTO ON HWY. 7 AND 22
Chairman Woods opened the hearing at 5:46 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5046 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 3, 1997. The
request is for a conditional use permit for a portable, off -premise sign located at
Dale's Auto on Hwy. 7 and 22.
Ms. Baumetz explained Mr. Harbarth has submitted a request for a conditional use
permit for a portable sign. Planning staff has recommend denial of the request
referencing City Zoning Ordinance and MN Statutes 173.01 and 173.02.
A letter from Mr. Al Rice MNDot D8 Pre -Operations Supervisor, was referenced
advising that state statutes govern all signs visible from the state highways, and any
sign that is not on -premise is required to have a permit before being constructed.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing
closed at 5:52 p.m.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to disapprove the request as planning staff recommended,
seconded by Mr. Haag the motion passed unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JOHN
RIGGS, CELLULAR ONE FOR TOWER ANTENNA TO BE LOCATED AT 904
LYNN RD SW (FORMER FARM AND HOME BUILDING).
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:53 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5047 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 3, 1997. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by John
Riggs, Cellular One, to remove existing tower from building and erect a monopole
tower adjacent to the building located in a C-4 district at 904 Lynn Rd. SW (former
Farm and Home building).
Mr. Marka described the height of the tower and explained the two aerial
community needs to be protected are the airport and hospital helipath.
Mr. John Riggs from Cellular One handed out maps of the licensed area in SW
Minnesota. He has a license to serve this area from the FCC. He would like to take
down the existing tower and construct a monopole tower at the rear of the building.
There will be an antenna and microware dish at the top of the tower. There are no
guide wires. It is a single, self-supporting pole structure. Mr. Marka explained the
telecommunications building at the base of the structure is considered an
accessory building and will be required to be 6 feet off property line. Mr. Riggs said
the building will be 10.5' off the property line. Barry Anderson, city attorney stated
it should be noted that the structure is for mechanical equipment only. There will
be light on the top of the tower
Barry Anderson would like a confirmation from the hospital that the tower will not
interfere with the helipad.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing
closed at 6:10 p.m.
Mr. Haag made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations,
seconded by Mr. Haugen themotion passed unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENT LOCATED IN CAMPBELL
LAKE ADDITION REQUESTED BY TOM AND CAROL DOLDER
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:12 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5048 published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 3 and Tuesday, July
8, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a vacation of the southerly
15' of the 30' easement along the northerly line of Lot 1, Block 1, Campbell Lake
Addition requested by Tom and Carol Dolder.
Mr. Marka explained the request and said planning staff recommended approval.
Mr. Haugen made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing
closed at 6:14 p.m.
Mr. Haag made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Haugen the
motion passed unanimously.
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,/e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ST
ANASTASIA CHURCH TO MOVE A 24'X 24' GARAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED
ON LAKE ST.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:15 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5049 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 3, 1997. The
request is for a conditional use permit to move in a 24' x 24' storage garage at 460
Lake St. SW requested by St. Anastasia Church.
Ms. Baumetz explained the request.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing
closed at 6:17 p.m.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations,
seconded by Mr. Haag the motion passed unanimously.
f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REPLACE EXISTING
BUILDING IN THE I/C DISTRICT REQUESTED BY THOMPSON TRUCKING.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:18 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5050 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on July 3, 1997. The request is for
a conditional use permit to remove existing warehouse and construct a new storage
facility at 206 Erie Street SE.
Mr. Marka explained this will be a dramatic improvement to this property. Mr. Marka
said the structure is to be 6' off alley line and no easement will be vacated.
Mr. Haugen made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing
closed at 6:19 p.m.
Mr. Haugen made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations,
seconded by Mr. Haag the motion passed unanimously.
g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A MODULAR
OFFICE STRUCTURE TO BE LOCATED AT MCGOWAN MFG., 25 MICHIGAN
STREET.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:20 p.m. with the reading of publication
#5051 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on July 3, 1997. The request is for
a conditional use permit to move in a modular building for office space in a 1-1
District at 25 Michigan Street SE requested by McGowan Manufacturing Co.
Mr. Marka explained the structure is not new and is semi permanent.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haag the hearing
closed at 6:22 p.m.
Mr. Haag made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations,
seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion passed unanimously.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GRAVEL MINING
OPERATION LOCATED IN SECTION 28, ACOMA TWP.
Ms. Baumetz explained the operation is located outside of urban boundary area,
and that planning staff has no recommendation
Mr. Arndt made a motion to forward with no recommendation, seconded by Mr.
Haag the motion passed unanimously.
b) DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED GARAGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 465 MAIN
STREET N. REQUESTED BY JIM AND PAT RILEY
Mr. Marka explained Mr. Riley would like to build a detached garage but has an
existing barn on his lot, however Mr. Riley has a large lot. Planning staff denied the
request because the existing barn could be remodeled into a garage. The barn is
19'x 26'
Mr. Jim Riley, 465 Main Street N. said access to the building is too low and shallow,
and not practical. He would place the garage south of drive where there is plenty
room.
It was the consensus of the commission that the barn could be considered a
non -conforming accessory building, and Mr. Riley could build a detached
garage.
C) DISCUSSION OF CONSTRUCTION LOCATED AT 1335 BIRDIE COURT IN
FAIRWAY ESTATES PLAT
Mr. Marka explained the building permit has lapsed and the structure has been
wrapped in plastic, rotted, and considered a public nuisance. Jim Marka and Mark
Hensen will make an inspection to determine if structure should be razed to the
foundation. Sam Montgomery will be notified that the building permit is null and
void.
d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY MARVIN HAWKER TO
REDUCE FRONT YARD SET BACK 10' LOCATED IN SECTION 10 LYNN
TOWNSHIP
Ms. Baumetz explained this property is located in the urban boundary district.
Mr. Marka said when this property becomes urban Mr. Hawker would comply and
would not need approval.
Mr. Hawker said they are asking for 10' but will use 6' to 8.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of request, seconded by Mr. Haag
motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Marka instructed the recommendation be faxed to the county.
e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE BUILDINGS AT 203RD STREET AND HWY. 15 LOCATED ON LOTS 13
AND 14 AUDITOR'S PLAT, SECTION 30, HUTCHINSON TOWNSHIP
REQUESTED BY BRUCE PETTERSON
Ms Baumetz explained Mr. Petterson needed a conditional use permit because the
property is located in an I/C district.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Haag the motion
carried unanimously.
f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY BRUCE PETTERSON TO REZONE LOTS
13 AND 14 AUDITOR'S PLAT, SECTION 30, HUTCHINSON TOWNSHIP B-1,
HIGHWAY BUSINESS TO 1-1 INDUSTRIAL
Bruce Petterson said because he is using part of building for his contracting
business he needs to rezone as industrial.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Haag the
motion carried unanimously.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a) REVIEW SECTIONS 3 -6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) UPDATE ON JOINT PLANNING ORDINANCE
Ms. Baumetz said they have held a public informational meeting. They a trying to
make the procedure less cumbersome for the public. There will be a public hearing
on September 8, 1997.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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