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05-20-1997 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION.���, Tuesday, May 20, 1997 1. 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, Bill Craig, Jim Haugen, and Jeff Hagg. Also present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator; Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning, and Zoning; Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning; and Barry Anderson, City Attorney. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED APRIL 15, 1997 Mr. Dave Westlund made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 15, 1997, seconded by Mr: Bill Arndt the motion was carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE 4. QLD BUSINESS a) UPDATE BY DOUG RETTKE REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 184 - 4TH AVE NW Jim Marka gave the history of the property and conditions of the conditional use permit issued in 1995. Mr. Doug Rettke updated the commission on the status of his plans to replace siding on the building located at 184 -4th Avenue NW. So far he has been unable to get a bidder on the project. He expects to work on it himself in the next month or so, and then will probably sell the property. He plans on replacing all the walls. He expects to have the project completed by August 15, 1997. Mr. Rettke said that the only access to the building is through the alley. He has lost front street parking. He stated that he may petition the City for improvement of the alley. He said he cannot align a hard surfaced parking area without a hard surfaced alley. Mr. Marka will monitor the work on the project and report to the Planning Commission at the August meeting. Mr. Craig made a motion to refer this issue to the August meeting. Seconded by Mr. Westlund the motion carried unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS , a) DISCUSSION OF VARIANCE REQUEST BY DON STEENHOEK TO REDUCE SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 6' TO T FOR AN ADDITION TO GARAGE LOCATED AT 810 SPRUCE ST. N. E. Mr. Marka explained Mr. Steenhoek's variance request. He also said the Planning Staff recommended denial of the request due to the lack of hardship. Mr. Marka explained the intent of the ordinance is to have a 12' easement between homes for utilities and drainage. Mr. Don Steenhoek, 810 Spruce Street NE, explained there is a 4 ft. drop-off in the rear yard of his property. He is planning on building a screened in porch on the back of his home also. He said his neighbor, Terry Field, does not object to his building within 3' of the property line. Mr. Steenhoek would like to get his vehicles off the street. He also feels this building will enhance the neighborhood. Chairman Wood asked for the opinions of the commissioners. Mr. Craig said he did feel this is not hardship under Minnesota law, however the City could issue a permit to build 6' off the lot line. Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes May 20, 1997 Mr. Westlund felt there is actually no hardship, but possibly Mr. Steenhoek could buy 3 ft. from his neighbor. Mr. Arndt questioned if the City has let people build unattached garages 3 ft from the line in a R-2 District. Mr. Haugen agreed a hardship had not been established. Mr. Hagg stated the improvement would be nice, but did not see the justification for hardship. The consensus was that they deny the variance request, and that Mr. Steenhoek should try to buy three feet of property from his neighbor. The City would do a lot split and it would be recorded by the County. b) UPDATE AND PRESENTATION ON TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Gary Plotz explained tax increment history and the plans for the economic development district in the Industrial Park. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the modifications to Tax Increment Districts 4,5,and 6 and establish District #12. The request is consistent with the land use plan for the Industrial Park. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. C) DISCUSSION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE ADDRESSING ZONING DISTRICT PLACEMENT OF 3-PLEX UNITS Ms. Bonnie Baumetz explained our zoning ordinance does not provide for 3-plex units. There is a growing trend for multiple housing and a need for incorporating 3-plex units into the zoning ordinance. Following discussion Ms. Baumetz stated staff will come back with language for a R-3 District. d) ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Mr. Craig nominated Bill Arndt for vice chairman. The nomination was seconded by Dave Westlund. The vote carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) UPDATE ON JOINT PLANNING ORDINANCE Ms. Baumetz explained the work that has been completed on the Joint Planning Ordinance. The task force has completed the final draft and distributed copies to the townships. Most areas of the plan were taken from the county ordinance. There will be a meeting with all government entities on June 2. A six-memberjoint planning board will be formed. The next step will be an informational meeting. The task force hopes to have the plan working by September 1997. b) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Marka asked for counsel on the presentation of the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Craig said he had confidence the staffs ability to make revisions and update. Mr. Haugen made a motion to move forword with the comprehensive plan. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. N' 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.