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06-17-1997 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, JUNE 17, 1997 CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Bill Craig at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Dave Westlund, Jim Haugen and Jeff Hagg. Absent: Chairman Dean Wood and Bill Arndt. 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 MAY 20. 1997 Mr. Westlund made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated May 20, 1997, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) . CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES" SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL DEMMER, PRES., PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES OF HUTCHINSON. b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO R-3 REQUESTED BY MICHAEL DEMMER, PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES. C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MICHAEL DEMMER, PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES TO CONSTRUCT A TWIN HOME STRUCTURE FACILITY FOR 16 RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER DISEASE AT 1310 AND 1320 BRADFORD STREET SE. Acting Chairman Craig opened the hearings at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publications #5036, 5037 and 5038, as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 5, 1997. The requests are for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat to be known as "PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES," rezone property from R-1 (single family) to R-3 (multiple family residence) District, and conditional use permit request to construct a Residential Alzheimer Facility located in a R-3 District at 1310 and 1320 Bradford Street SE. Ms. Bonnie Baumetz explained the preliminary and final plat, the need for rezoning, and the conditional use permit. The municipal board has finalized the annexation of the land in city An informational meeting for neighboring property owners was held Tuesday, June 10. Ms. Baumetz said Prairie Senior Cottages building will meet the 25 ft. front and side yard setbacks. Mr. Frank Reese, Ms.Jennifer Issacson and Mr. Michael Demmer, were present to explain the Prairie Senior Cottages organization and planned construction. Mr. Reese showed plans and explained the screening of the lot. The home will be similar to existing homes on the block. There will be ample parking for the staff and visitors. It will be a low maintenance house with fire sprinkler system and security system. Acting Chairman Mr. Craig asked for a motion to close the hearings. Mr. Hagg made a motion to close the hearings, seconded by Mr. Westlund the hearings closed at 5:40 p.m. Motions were made as follows: Item a) Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion was carried unanimously. 1 Page 2 Hutchinson Planning Commission Minutes June 17, 1997 Item b) Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Hagg the motion was carried unanimously. Item c) Mr. Hagg made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Hagg the motion was carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT AND VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AT 1204 LEWIS AVENUE SUBMITTED BY DR. CHRISTOPHER WALLYN Acting Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 5:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #5039 published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 10, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering lot split and vacation of drainage and utility easements at 1204 Lewis Avenue submitted by Dr. Christopher Wallyn. Mr. Marka explained Mr. Wallyn's request and said planning staff recommended approval. He also said two members on the planning staff are from the Hutchinson Utilities and that they approved the vacation of utility easements. Acting Chairman Craig moved to close the hearing at 5:47 p.m. Mr. Hagg made the motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion was carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITTO CONSTRUCT POLE TYPE BUILDING IN THE I/C (INDUSTRIAUCOMMERCIAL DISTRICT) LOCATED AT 805 HWY. 7 WEST (HORMEL PROPERTY) REQUESTED BY BRENT REINER IRRIGATION AND SEPTIC. Acting Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 5:48p.m. with the reading of publication #5040 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 5, 1997. The request is for a conditional use permit to construct a pole type building for service and retail of irrigation and septic business located in I -C District at 805 Hwy. 7 West submitted by Brent Reiner. Mr. Marka explained Mr. Reiner was placing a pole type building in an I -C District requiring a conditional use permit. He also said the existing building has been removed. Mr. Reiner would like to lower the grade to blend with adjacent properties. City Engineer Rodeberg has approved the grading plan. The One stop shop meeting was referenced. Mr. Craig asked for City's position on pole buildings. Mr. Marka explained the difference is determined by the perimeter foundation. Mr. Westlund made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 5:56 p.m. Mr. Otto Templin, 845 Hwy. 7 West asked what setbacks would be maintained on the west side of the building. There will be a 20 ft. setback. Mr. Hagg made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTIONS 8.06, 8.07, AND 9 TO ADDRESS 3 PLEX UNITS IN THE R-3 AND R-4 DISTRICTS. Acting Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 5:57p.m. with the reading of publication #5041 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on June 5, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, sections 8.06, 8.07, and 9 to address three plex units in the R-3 and R-4 Districts. Page 3 Hutchinson Planning Commission Minutes June 17, 1997 Ms. Baumetz explained the need to address three plex units and the changes made in the ordinance to include them. Mr. Haugen made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Hagg the hearing closed at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Haugen made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Hagg the motion passed unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT SUBMITTED BY HAZEL DANIELS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN 12TH AVE. AND 13TH AVE. ALONG GOLF COURSE ROAD. Ms. Baumetz explained the lot split and said Mrs. Daniel has requested assessments be transferred to the southerly lot. Barry Anderson, city attorney, suggested staff look into assessment issue and prepare it for council information. Mr. Marka said utility service will be available to both lots. Mr. Hagg made a motion to approve contingent upon staff assessment report, seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT SUBMITTED BY ROBERT BARWICK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HWY. 7 EAST. Mr. Marka explained Mr. Robert Barwick's request for a lot split to accommodate a Black Woods Restaurant and a Comfort Inn. Setbacks meet minimum requirements. Mr. Marka said assessments were paid by the initial Americ Inn investment. Mr. Hagg made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion passed unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY NEVAC INC. TO CONSTRUCT A 20 -UNIT RESIDENT ELDERLY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 850 CLEVELAND AVE.SW Ms. Baumetz explained the location of a 20 unit facility for assisted living. She has talked to a representative from Nevac Inc. , and they had stated other communities had been prioritized over Hutchinson, however they would like a six-month extension on their conditional use permit. In discussion the commissioners felt being the conditional use permit had lapsed they could not legally renew it. Mr. Westlund made a motion to reject the request for an extension, seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion passed unaminously. d) PRESENTATION BY HCDC STAFF REGARDING THE BUSINESS PARK CONCEPT IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK Mr. Dick Lennes and Mr.Cary Linder representatives from Business and Industrial Parks concept gave the presentation. Page 4 Hutchinson Planning Staff Minutes June 17, 1997 e) DISCUSSION OF HANTGE FUNERAL CHAPEL PARKING LOT. Mr. Marka said the matter has been resolved. OLD BUSINESS a) REVIEW SECTIONS OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS TRAINING Mr. Marka gave a presentation 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) CITY LOGO PINS Ms. Baumetz presented pins to the commission members. 7. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.