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04-15-1997 PCM c4 3. MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 15, 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 Arndt, Dave Westlund, Bill Craig, and Jim Haugen. Absent: Glenn Matejka Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning, and Zoning; Bonnie Baumetz, Planning and Zoning; and Barry Anderson, City Attorney. CONSENT AGENDA a) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED MARCH 18, 1997 Mr. Arndt made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 18, 1997, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion was carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION OF 1.3 ACRES LOCATED ON THE HOERNEMANN ESTATES PROPERTY REQUESTED BY MR. FRANK REESE ARCHITECT FOR PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES Chairman Dean Wood opened the hearing at 5:42 with the reading of publication #5013 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 3, and Tuesday, April 8, 1997. The request is for the purpose of consideration of annexation of 1.3 acres located on the Hoernemann Estates property requested by Mr. Frank Reese architect for Prairie Senior Cottages. Bonnie Baumetz explained the request for annexation. She also explained Prairie Senior Cottages will be coming back later for conditional use permit and rezoning. Frank Reese, architect for Prairie Senior Cottages described the design of the home. This is a transitional home designed to fit in the residential area. It is a one story, twin, wood home. The area used as a commons area could later be converted into a garage. The home has a sprinkler system and motion detectors. Jennifer Isaacson explained Prairie Senior Cottages' organization. They will have 16 residents and 20 employees. There will be an enclosed court yard, and the building is secured. There will be at least two staff persons on duty at all times. Mr. Haugen asked what licensing was involved. Ms. Isaacson said, currently there is no license, but the health staff is licensed and there will be a part-time registered nurse available. Mr. Craig asked if anyone could be a resident or is residency restricted to the Hutchinson area. Ms. Isaacson said people from other areas may be residents. Mr. Craig said there is a need for a facility of this type in the community. Mr. Don Hagen, 1280 Bradford Street, said he has no objections to the facility, but feels it may decrease value of land. He felt they should have been notified by mail. Mr. Bruce Hakes, 1279 Bradford Street, wanted to know why they weren't notified earlier. He felt the facility should be located on the end of the block by the Village Cooperative. Mr. Marka explained the area is zoned R-3, (multiple family residen) and Prairie Cottages will have to come back again for a conditional use permit, and rezoning from R-1 (single family residence) to a R-3. Mr. Anderson, city attorney, explained the notification process for public hearings, and he stated this hearing is for annexation only. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 15, 1997 Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:53 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY MR. DICK MCCLURE FOR THE REDUCTION OF FRONT/FUTURE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO Y LOCATED AT 995 - 5TH AVE. S.E. Chairman Dean Wood opened the hearing at 5:31 with the reading of publication #5014 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 3, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a variance by Mr. Dick McClure to reduce the front/future side yard setback to 0' located at 995 -5th Ave. S.E. Mr. Marka explained the project. He said because of planned street and bridge construction, staff recommends a variance. It will reduce infrastructure costs to vacate the right of way. Mr. McClure will access the property from 5th Avenue S.E., and he will align the curb cut per the City's request. Mr. Westlund made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:33 p.m. Mr. Westlund made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion carried unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MR. ARTHUR DODGE TO MOVE A 34'X34' HOUSE AND A 12' X 22' GARAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 495 CALIFORNIA ST. N.W. Chairman Dean Wood opened the hearing at 6:05 with the reading of publication # 5015 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 3, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Arthur Dodge to move a 34'x34' house, and a 12'x22' garage on property located at California St.N.W. Ms. Baumetz explained Mr. Dodge needed a conditional use permit to move a home and garage onto his lot at 495 California Street N.W. Planning staff had recommended approval with the following requirements: a land survey is submitted, the building inspector review structures, 400 sq. ft. minimum garage on a foundation within one year, submit a moving permit and building permit and house be completed by October 1, 1997. Mr. Craig expressed concerns regarding the requirement of a 400 sq. ft. garage. He also asked if they would be rebuilding the fireplace. Mrs. Dodge said they would rebuild with a liner for a gas fireplace. Mr. Dodge had a drawing showing how he would expand the 12'X22' garage into a double garage. Mr. Westlund asked if it would be financial burden to build on garage. Mr. Dodge assured he would build within a year. Mr. Arndt asked if it was financially feasible to move garage rather than build. Mrs. Dodge said it will cost $1000.00 to move the garage. If they don't move the garage, they will have to pay to dispose of the garage. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed the 6:15 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Westlund, Mr. Craig opposed the requirement of a 400 sq. ft. garage within one year. Mr. Marka asked for clarification of the motion. Mr. Anderson, city attorney said staff could recommend a garage be built within one year, but his office would not be able to enforce it. He felt the issue was the marketability of the property and should be dealt with now. Mr. Westlund moved to reconsider the motion. Mr. Arndt seconded the motion the vote was unanimous to reconsider the motion. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of staff recommendation excluding #3 (recommend minimum 400 sq. ft. garage on a foundation within one year). Seconded by Mr. Craig motion the carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MR. DON HANTGE, TRI COUNTY WATER, TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO PRESENT BUILDING LOCATED IN THE C-5 DISTRICT AT 234 - 4TH AVE. N.W. Chairman Dean Wood opened hearing at 6:26 p.m. The reading of publication #5016 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 3, 1997. The request is for the purpose of considering HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 15, 1997 a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Don Hantge, Tri County Water, to construct an addition to the present building located in the C-5 District at 325 -3rd Avenue N.W. Mr. Marka explained the request stating the concern was the 8' setback and what is going to happen to Hwy. 7. He said the staff recommended approval of an addition with a 30' setback from the property line along Hwy. 7 and Third Avenue N.E. Mr. Hantge said the average setback of neighboring property is 57' from the curb. His building would be setback 53' from the curb. Mr. Westlund had viewed the property and thought it was in line with the other neighboring property. Ms. Baumetz said she had talked to Mr. Rice from MNdot and he said their main concern would be parking along and access to the highway. Mr. Hantge said they are going to access the addition from their main building. Mr. Anderson explained the request is a land use condition rather than a Hwy. 7 issue. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:36 p.m. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the request by Mr. Hantge for a 8' setback instead of the recommended 30' on the northwest corner of the property to construct a 24' x 76' addition to the present building. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING LOT DIMENSIONS IN THE R-2 DISTRICT Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:40 with the reading of publication #5017 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 3, 1997. The request is for the purpose of the consideration to amend the City Code Chapter 11, Zoning Ordinance #464, Sections 8.05, 8.06 and 9, regarding lot dimensions for two family dwelling units. Ms. Baumetz explained proposed changes in lot widths and areas. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:43 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of changes. The motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) REVIEW DRAFT VERBIAGE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Marka asked the commissioners to review the plan as a layman, and bring the plan back next month with their comments. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY CROW RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE TO APPROVE A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 800 GROVE ST Ms. Baumetz explained that Crow River Cooperative's present permit is expiring. They are not sure they will continue to use the church at 800 Grove street, but an extension would give them time to consider other options. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt hearing closed at 6:50 p.m.. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY GEORGE AND SHIRLEY FIELD TO SPLIT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 667 BLUFF ST. Mr. Marka explained the history of this lot, noting the assessments and sanitary sewer and water connection fees. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 15, 1997 Mr. Westlund made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Haugen the hearing closed at 6:58 p.m. Motion was made to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DAVID AHLQUIST TO CONSTRUCT A DOG KENNEL LOCATED IN SECTION 29, HUTCHINSON TOWNSHIP. Ms. Baumetz explained the requested dog kennel is in Hutchinson township 1/4 mile from city limits. Mr. Craig recommended approval of the request for a conditional use permit to construct a dog kennel. Seconded by Mr. Haugen the motion passed unanimously. d) Mr. Wood asked planning commission members to consider a member for vice chairman. Action was delayed until next month. e) Staff was asked to contact Mr. Doug Rettke regarding his unpainted building at 184 -4th Avenue N.W. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Mr. Marka welcomed Mr. Haugen to the commission Ms. Baumetz said the commission will now be a six -member board. Utilities will no longer represented, but the electrical and gas departments are represented at the planning staff meetings. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.