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08-20-1996 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 20, 1996 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 Craig, Bill Arndt, Roger Gilmer, Craig Lenz, Dave Westlund and Chairman Wood. Members Absent: Glenn Matejka Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning and Matt Mullins, Planning Intern 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED July 16. 1996 Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated July 16, 1996, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY SCOTT CLARK AND JOSEPH ASHTON TO OPERATE A TATTOO PARLOR LOCATED IN THE C-4 DISTRICT AT 510 HWY 7 E. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4946 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 8, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to operate a tattoo studio located in the C-4 (Fringe Commercial) District at 510 Hwy 7 East requested by Mr. Joseph Ashton and Mr. Scott Clark. Planning Intern Matt Mullins commented on the request and the staff recommendation of approval. He stated the items requested by staff have been provided and met. Director of Building, Planning and Zoning explained the sanitary sewer item and the fact the property is for sale by the owner. Mr. Ashton commented on the proposal. He stated they are moving the business from downtown to Hwy 7 East. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 5:35 p.m. Mr. Craig moved to approve the request provided the staff recommendations are satisfactorily met, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST BY EVERETT HANTGE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO C-4 LOCATED AT 1305 HWY 15 SOUTH. 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1996 Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:36.p.m. with the reading of publication #4947 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 8, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering to rezone property from R-1 (Single Family Residence) District to C-4 (Fringe Commercial) District located at 1305 Hwy. 15 South requested by Mr. Everett Hantge. Mr. Hantge commented on the placement of a new well on the property since there is no plan for sewer and water service. Mr. Marka commented on the staff recommendations regarding sewer and water. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:41 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request noting staff comments on the services to the property. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BRUCE BRIGGS, 540 MILLER AVE., TO REPLACE EXISTING GARAGE 3 FEET FROM PROPERTY LINE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:42 p.m. with the reading of publication #4948 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 8, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to replace the existing garage 3 feet from the property line located at 540 Miller Ave. S.W. requested by Mr. Bruce Briggs. Mr. Mullins commented on the request and the staff recommendation of approval and explained the placement as T from the property line. He stated the garage is presently 2' from the property line. Discussion followed on the setbacks. Mr. Marka commented on the request. Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed at 5:46 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request to the Council. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DEAN MOLLER, D.R. ADVANCED METAL FINISHING INC., TO OPERATE A METAL FINISHING BUSINESS TO BE LOCATED AT 15 MONROE ST. S.E. IN THE VACANT ROSEN BUILDING IN THE I/C DISTRICT. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:47 p.m. with the reading of publication #4949 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 8, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Dean Moller, D.R. Advanced Metal Finishing Inc., 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1996 to operate a metal finishing business to be located at 15 Monroe Street S.E. in the vacant Rosen building in the I/C District. Jim Marka explained the change of occupancy and staff recommendation of approval as the MSDS sheets have been received. He commented on the effluent, storage on the elevated area and loading berth placement. Mr. Marka also stated Mr. Moller is to contact Randy DeVries, Director of Water and Wastewater, regarding the effluent. Dean Moller explained there is no wet polishing, there will be no metal in the water to be discarded, no hazardous waste and no flammable storage. Mr. Moller explained the procedure he will use in case of flood. Mr. Craig move to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 5:50 p.m. Mr. Gilmer made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations regarding effluent, MSDS data sheets, storage and loading berth placement. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF ALLEY REQUESTED BY FOOD AND FUEL FOR EXPANSION OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 600 ADAMS ST Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:52 p.m. with the reading of publication #4950 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 8, 1996 and Tuesday, August 13, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a vacation of alley located at 600 Adams Street requested by Mr. George Thelen, Food and Fuel. Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, Jim Marka commented on the proposal and the present location of the alley. He also commented on the technical review meeting with the developer. Mr. Thelen presented a site drawing of the property. Atty. Diane Gordon, representing Mr. Thelen, explained the request and commented on the proposal and the easements which will be dedicated. She commented on the architect's drawing and the new access. Mr. Thelen commented on the placement of the present tanks. He stated he will do whatever the Fire Marshal requires with the old tanks. He explained the new tanks are more upgraded and protected. There was discussion on the curb cut placement. Mr. Marka stated the staff had no problem with the relocation of easements. He stated the request is in accordance with the ordinance. Ms. Gordon explained the dedication of easements. Ms. Pat Dale, Minne-Mine Credit, commented on the concern with accessibility to their property which is for sale. She asked about the locked gate presently in the alley. Discussion followed on the placement of the gate. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1996 Mr. Marka commented on the carwash requirements. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:15 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF ALL DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED IN HELLAND'S EIGHTH ADDITION. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:16 p.m. with the reading of publication #4951 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 8, 1996, and Tuesday, August 13, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a vacation of all utility easements located in Helland's Eighth Addition. Mr. Marka commented on the request. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 5:17 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. g) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 10.01- OFF STREET PARKING -APARTMENTS Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:18 p.m. with the reading of publication #4936 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 4, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning ordinance section 10.01 regarding off street parking for apartments. Matt Mullins commented on his research for the request. He stated a developer has questioned our requirements as excessive. Mr. Mullins stated in his research of other cities the requirements are two spaces per dwelling unit. In talking to apartment managers in Hutchinson, it was determined the Hutchinson ordinance is reasonable. Mr. Marka commented on the possibility of screened storage parking area for boats, etc. There was no recommendation from city staff. Discussion followed on the present parking for apartment buildings in Hutchinson. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:20 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to leave the present ordinance as is with no change. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously to deny the request. 51 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1996 4. OLD BUSINESS None. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT PROCEDURE CHECKLIST Matt Mullins commented on the checklist as an addition to the application process. Jim Marka commented on the lot split process and problems in Hutchinson. Mr. Lenz moved to approve the checklist, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. b) DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA FOR PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Marka commented on the request by City Attorney Barry Anderson to establish a consent agenda for the planning commission. It would be necessary to determine what is a consent agenda item and what is not a consent agenda item. Discussion followed of the need for a consent agenda for the planning commission when discussion is necessary on these items. Mr. Craig made a motion directing staff to pull off what might be a model consent agenda items on the September agenda, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. C) DISCUSSION OF DEAD END STREET LANGUAGE Planning Intern Matt Mullins commented on the proposed language for dead end streets. Discussion followed on the number of dead end streets and the need for turnarounds. It was the consensus of the commission is to have the Safety Council, School Board, Emergency Services, and Linder Bus Co. discuss and comment on the language. Mr. Arndt stated he would discuss the issue with the bus drivers also. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. 5