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07-16-1996 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 16, 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, Glenn Matejka, Roger Gilmer, Dan Prochow and Chairman Wood. Members Absent: Craig Lenz Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, G. Barry Anderson, City Attorney and Matt Mullins, Planning Intern 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JUNE 18. 1996 Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated June 18, 1996, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHURCH BUILDING IN R-2 DISTRICT Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4925 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1996. The request is for the continuation of a public hearing for the consideration of a conditional use permit requested by Bethany Baptist Church for construction of a church building in the R-2 (Multiple Family Residence) District. Matt Mullins, Planning Intern, commented on the request and the updated site plan. Mr. Dennis Kahl, Bethany Baptist Church, presented a letter of agreement for the sharing and use of the water retention pond signed by both Bethany Baptist and Word of Life Church. Discussion followed on the pond outlet direction which is to the northeast wetlands not to the east. Jim Marka stated the infrastructure issues have been resolved and a landscaping plan has been presented. There was discussion on the entrance and exit on School Rd. Mr. Marka stated the checklist is conclusive and staff is comfortable with the proposal. He explained the technical review has not been held. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ANNE HIRSCH TO MOVE A 1978 - 14'X 70' MOBILE HOME ONTO LOT 102 IN COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE, 448 CALIFORNIA ST. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:41 p.m. with the reading of publication #4933 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 4, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Ms. Ann Hirsch to move a 1978 - 14' x 70' mobile home onto Lot 102 in Country Club Terrace located at 448 California St. Mr. Marka commented on the requirements to meet the life safety criteria. 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 16, 1996 Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 5:42 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations to follow all criteria of life safety issues. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. c) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12.01, SUBD. 5, TO ADD LANGUAGE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT SPLITS Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:43 p.m. with the reading of publication #4935 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 4, 1996. The request is for the amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance Section 12.01, Subd. 5, adding language regarding requirements for lot splits. Mr. Mullins commented on the request to require a registered land survey in the event of a lot split request. He stated the lot split application form will be changed to include the language. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 5:48 p.m. Mr. Craig mad a motion to recommend approval to the amendment subject to further review of language by the City Attorney for consistency throughout the ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Prochnow the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 10.6 - SCHEDULE OF OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS - APARTMENTS - TWO SPACES PER DWELLING UNIT Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:50 p.m. with the reading of publication #4936 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 4, 1996. The request is for the amendment to the zoning ordinance Section 10.6 - Schedule of Off -Street parking requirements - apartments - two spaces per dwelling unit. Planning Intern Matt Mullins explained his survey of six other cities on the number of stalls per dwelling unit required in their communities. Director of Building, Planning and Zoning Jim Marka commented on his discussion with the police chief who is in agreement with the proposal. He stated the developers have questioned the requirements presently in the ordinance. Mr. Craig suggested staff telephone the managers of apartment buildings in Hutchinson and bring their statements to the Planning Commission next month. Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the hearing to next month until further information is obtained, seconded by Mr. Prochnow the motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed on the number of bedrooms in the majority of apartments units in Hutchinson. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 16, 1996 e) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "NORTH PARK RIDGE TOWNHOMES" LOCATED IN HELLAND'S EIGHTH ADDITION SUBMITTED BY DENNIS KAHL, COMPTON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5.55 p.m with the reading of publication #4937 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 4, 1996. The request is for the consideration of a preliminary and final plat to be known as "North Park Ridge Townhomes" located in Helland's Eighth Addition submitted by Dennis Kahl, Compton Anderson Construction. Mr. Marka commented on the request and the history of the property platted in 1988 for 12 plex units. He explained the City was aware when the -ordinance changed there would be some parcels requiring a variance. He commented on the areas needing variances in the proposed plat for both front yard and side yard. Mr. Marka also stated the Ordinance does not address the three plex unit. He explained this is a lesser density at 11 units as opposed to 24 units and is favorable to the neighborhood. Staff recommends approval. Discussion followed on Lots One and Two and the access to School Rd. which could be a problem with traffic. There was discussion on off-street parking. Mr. Kahl, Compton Anderson Construction, stated that unit # 5 on Lot #2 could run to Arizona St. Mr. Kahl commented on the ownership of the lots and buildings. Each resident would own the lot and building. He commented on the townhome appearance. Jim Marka commented on the infrastructure in place. City Attorney G. Barry Anderson agreed with the legitimate concerns of the commission regarding traffic and suggested the commission approve the request with the access to Arizona and include driveway agreements on the shared driveways. Mr. Prochnow moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:10 p.m. Mr. Prochnow made a motion to approve the plat subject to staff recommendations. Also, the developer is to obtain the easements, prepare shared driveway agreements and change the access driveway for unit #5 located on Lot #2 from School Road to Arizona Street. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DENNIS KAHL, COMPTON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR PLEX TOWNHOMES TO BE LOCATED IN THE R-3 DISTRICT ON ARIZONA ST. AND CAROLINA AVE. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:12 p.m. with the reading of publication #4938 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 4, 1996. The request is for the consideration of a request for a conditional use permit to construct one four plex townhome to be located in the R-3 District on Arizona St. and Carolina Ave. requested by Dennis Kahl, Compton Anderson Construction. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:13 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 16, 1996 g) CONSIDERATION OFAVARIANCE REQUESTED BY DENNIS KAHL, COMPTON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, TO REDUCE SIDE YARD AND FRONT YARD SETBACKS Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:15 p.m. with the reading of publication #4939 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 4, 1996. The request is for consideration of a variance to reduce side yard and front yard setbacks in the recently platted North Ridge Townhome plat requested by Dennis Kahl. Mr. Matejka made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:16 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed noting the hardship of the variance request is not created by the owner but by the ordinance change. In this case, the hardship is created by the ordinance not the owner. 4. OLD BUSINESS NONE 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO CHANGE STREET NAME FROM SUPERIOR AVE. S.E. TO EASTGATE DRIVE S.E. Jim Marka commented on the request and the area being the Impressions Inc. Property. He stated there is no other addressing on this street. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the change, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Dead end streets - Matt Mullins commented on information from the Fire Marshal regarding turnarounds. The Uniform Fire Code states there should be a turnaround for streets over 500' in length in developments. The City should decide where and when to require cul-de- sacs temporarily. Staff will research how many streets longer than 500 ft. are presently in the city and what kind of additional cost there would be to the developer. It was suggested possibly to talk to the developer at the beginning of the development as to the placement of a turnaround on the last lot not in use. Mr. Mullins explained the access to sewer and water in townships. Mr. Marka commented on the regulations regarding the 7080 Environmental regulations. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further bysiness the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. 4