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HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 17, 1996
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, Roger Gilmer, Craig Lenz, Dave
Westlund, Glenn Matejka and Chairman Wood. Also present: Jim Marka, Director
of Building, Planning and Zoning, Brenda Ewing, Planning Coordinator and G. Barry
Anderson, City Attorney.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED AUGUST 20,
1996
Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated August 20,
1996, seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION TO REZONE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CENTURY
COURT ADDITION FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT) TO PDD (R-4) (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT -HIGH
DENSITY DISTRICT) REQUESTED BY BRIAN SOLSRUD, AUGUSTA
BUILDING CORPORATION
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4956 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
September 5, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering to rezone
property known as Century Court Addition from R-3 (Multiple Family
Residence District) to PDD (R-4)(Planned Development District) requested
by Mr. Brian Solsrud, Augusta Building Corporation.
Jim Marka commented on the request explaining the history of the
development by Augusta Building Corp. and Nevac Inc. He reported on the
development meeting held with the developers and staff and explained the
accommodations for both the city and the developer by zoning from R-3 to
a Planned Development District (PDD). Discussion followed on the
densities proposed. Mr. Marka stated the transitional zoning is intended to
protect the properties in the Plaza Heights addition.
Mr. Brian Solsrud, Augusta Building Corporation, commented on the
process followed over the past months. He explained the density of the site
and the plans for the site which includes ponding proposed. Mr. Solsrud
stated the plan is presently in a conceptual stage. There was discussion on
the advantage of a PDD zoning.
Mr. Marka explained the transitional zoning is better served by a PDD.
Discussion followed on ponding with the possibility to expand existing pond
or meet the ponding standard excluding Nevac.
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Mr. Marka commented on the development review. Brian Solsrud stated the
project is market driven and will not be ready this Spring. Jim Marka
commented on the proposed density and the Ordinance requirement for R-4.
Mr. Solsrud commented on the TIF requirements. He stated the new
development would follow the requirements. He explained since purchasing
the property the requirements of density have changed.
Discussion followed on amending the TIF agreement. City Attorney Barry
Anderson stated the advantage of the PDD is that the city may impose
restrictions on a developer.
Frank Loncorich, representing his mother who lives at 835 Chicago Ave.,
expressed their concerns with the higher density of an assisted living facility.
Mr. Marka explained the proposal of 8 plex units on the Augusta Building
Corp. property and he also explained the average age of assisted living
residents to be 75 - mid 80's. The proposal reflects 8 plex units near Mrs.
Loncorich's property. Mr. Loncorich voiced concerns of what could be
constructed in the PDD such as group homes, etc. Barry Anderson
explained in a PDD development group homes, etc. are less likely to
happen. The entire site is laid out in a PDD so residents in Plaza Heights will
know what is to be constructed.
There was discussion of the concerns permitting a PDD in the area.
Tom Sather, Nevac Developer, stated timing is an important issue for their
one acre development. He explained they would like to break ground in the
middle of October. He commented on the building as a low impact building
which serves the elderly.
Barry Anderson stated the Nevac site could be approved for a PDD at this
meeting and the commission could continue the Augusta Site for further
study. Brian Solsrud asked for direction from the Planning Commission.
Discussion followed on the density proposed by Augusta Building Corp.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka the hearing
closed at 6:25 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the
one acre parcel and table the discussion of the Augusta portion of the
property to the October meeting. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried
unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND LOT SPLIT
REQUESTED BY NEVAC INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 20 UNIT
RESIDENT ELDERLY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LOCATED IN THE
PDD DISTRICT AT 850 CLEVELAND AVE. S.W.
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Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:26 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4957 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
September 5, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a
conditional use permit and lot split for construction of a 20 unit resident
elderly assisted living facility to be located in the P.D.D. District in Century
Court Addition at 850 Cleveland Ave. S.W. requested by Nevac, Inc.
Mr. Marka stated the proposed facility complies with the R-3 and R-4
districts. He commented on the proposal and the technical review. Mr. Mick
Montage, Montage Development, stated he is working with Nevac Inc. and
explained the structure and the staffing of the facility. He stated the building
will aesthetically fit in the neighborhood. Mr. Montage commented there is
a limited amount of traffic to the area as few tenants have cars. He stated
seven to eight parking stalls are adequate for the facility. There was
discussion on the noise from the Fairgrounds.
Tom Sather, Nevac Inc., commented on the on-site parking mainly used by
staff.
Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing
closed at 6:40 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the lot split and the
conditional use permit proposed for the PDD district. Seconded by Mr. Lenz
the motion carried unanimously.
c) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF INTERIOR LOT EASEMENTS
REQUESTED BY H.C.D.C. LOCATED IN FIRST ADDITION TO
HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT BETWEEN LOTS 8 AND 9 OF
BLOCK 1
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:41 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4958 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
September 5, 1996, and Tuesday, September 10, 1996. The request is for
the purpose of considering a petition requested by Hutchinson Community
Development Corporation to vacate drainage and utility easements located
on the Solitra property in Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, First Addition to Hutchinson
Industrial District.
Jim Marka commented on the request for the vacation of the interior lots for
Solitra to expand their facility.
Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing
closed at 6:43 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of
the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the
motion carried unanimously.
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4. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "KRSIEAN ACRES PLAT TWO"
SUBMITTED BY ANNA KRSIEAN
Mr. Ron Krsiean, representing his mother Anna Krsiean, explained they are
ready to begin work on the cul-de-sac. He stated there are no pending
issues.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the final plat. Seconded by Mr. Arndt
the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY THOMAS PRIEVE TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED IN ACOMA TOWNSHIP FROM AGRICULTURAL
TO HIGHWAY BUSINESS (2 MILE RADIUS)
Jim Marka explained this property is outside of the urban boundary district.
He commented on the request.
Mr. Tom Prieve commented on his request as he will be selling boat lifts and
docks.
Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr.
Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
c) FOR YOUR INFORMATION - DISCUSSION OF TIF DISTRICT #11
Jim Marka commented on the TIF district #11 proposed for the Dairy Queen
and Two Way Communications properties. He stated there are no issues of
land use. This is an appropriate use for the area. Mr. Marka commented on
the proposal for the Dairy Queen. Staff was directed to review soil boring
data concerning tanks in the area and the developer would be responsible
for the Phase I environmental review.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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