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HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 18, 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, Brenda Ewing, Planning Coordinator, G. Barry Anderson,
City Attorney and Matt Mullins, Planning Intern.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED MAY 21. 1996
Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated May 21, 1996,
seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DENNIS
CZECH, DMC DEVELOPMENT CO., TO CONSTRUCT THREE 30 UNIT
BUILDINGS AND ONE 47 UNIT BUILDING LOCATED AT 55 NORTH HIGH
DRIVE N.W.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4924 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1996. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by
Dennis Czech, DMC Development Co., to construct three 30 unit buildings and one
47 unit building located at 55 North High Drive N.W.
Ms. Ewing commented on the checklist and review held on Friday, June 12, 1996.
She stated Mr. Czech has agreed to meet all requirements of the on-site ponding.
Mr. Dennis Czech, DMC Development Co., St. Cloud, MN. stated the 137 units
would be market rate apartments and they would like to break ground in July. The
first phase would be to construct the east 30 units and the first 30 garages to the
northeast. He commented on their agreement regarding the park dedication fees
and the access approach. He stated there would be one, two and three bedroom
units in the buildings which also include dens and snack bars.
Jim Marka commented on the 50' setback with brems and plantings from the
residential property to the north. Mr. Czech stated he will apply with the City
Forester in the Fall for plantings for the north side. Mr. Marka stated there will be
a pond design review. He also commented on the fact the project is market driven.
All four buildings are included in the request however the developer may need an
extension on the conditional use permit if the six month time period would lapse.
Mr. Marka commented on the parking concerns and the requirements in our
ordinance. He stated architects have questioned the parking ratio in Hutchinson's
Ordinance and city staff will be researching the possibility of 2 parking spaces per
unit.
Mr. Czech stated they are anticipating to open December 1, 1996.
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Discussion followed on infrastructure to that area. Mr. Marka stated the storm
sewer run off will be held in the pond and ditch. Sanitary is sufficient for all four
buildings. There are no wetlands on the property.
Ron Hommerdius, RMC Architect, stated the run-off is a controlled run-off. There
was discussion of the pond and the guidelines. Mr. Hommerdius stated the
guidelines are being followed and the plans have been submitted to the city
engineer. There was discussion on the depth of the pond. Mr. Czech commented
on the phasing of the play areas.
Amy Rossiter, neighboring property owner to the north, commented on her
concerns with security of the area. Discussion followed of the market value of the
apartments. Mr. Czech commented on the berming and plantings to buffer from the
residential properties to the north.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing
closed at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the
request. Seconded by Mr. Prochnow the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BETHANY
BAPTIST CHURCH TO CONSTRUCT A CHURCH BUILDING LOCATED AT 850
SCHOOL RD S.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:56 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4925 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1996. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by
Bethany Baptist church to construct a church building located at 850 School Rd S.
Ms. Ewing commented on the technical review held on June 14th noting the major
issues to be resolved which include surface water collection, parkland dedication,
landscaping and hardsurfaced parking. She stated staff recommends a
conceptual approval of the project and to table the conditional use permit to next
month to allow Bethany Baptist to resolve the major issues on the site.
Tim Parsons, architect, commented on the site location. He commented on the
diagrams handed out at the meeting and the final parking.
Jim Marka commented on the ponding and stated Bethany Baptist is working
toward coordination of the ponding with the Word of Life Outreach Center to the
south. Mr. Parsons commented on the proposal of sharing the ponding on site and
an agreement between the two churches. Discussion followed of drainage to the
southwest there is a natural holding pond with a drain tile in place. Mr. Parsons
presented an earlier grade plan. Mr. Dennis Kahl, Bethany Baptist Church, stated
there is no school planned with the church. There was discussion on the curb cut
directly across from the West Elementary School. Discussion followed on the height
of the building and sky lights. Mr. Marka stated the height is not a problem with the
airport flight zone. They are scheduled to begin construction in July and would like
authorization to begin site grading.
Mr. Marka stated the staff would like to continue the hearing to the next meeting to
resolve the issues Brenda Ewing commented on earlier. Discussion followed on
hardsurfacing and the requirements of the three year time limitation. Mr. Craig
made a motion to continue the hearing to next month to review requirements and
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also, conceptually the plan is favorable however, site grading is at the owner's risk.
Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
c) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SHORELAND MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE SECTIONS 2.71 AND 5.22 REGARDING BOATHOUSES
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6.20 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4926 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1996. The
request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Shoreland
Management Ordinance Sections 2.71 and 5.22 regarding boathouses.
Jim Marka commented on the request and prohibiting of boathouse storage in the
shore impact zone.
Mr. Prochnow made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the
hearing closed at 6:25 p.m. Mr. Prochnow made a motion to approve the
amendment, seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried with Mr. Gilmer voting
nay.
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a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY BRIAN AND BRAD
LOKENSGARD TO REZONE PROPERTY IN SECTION 33, HUTCHINSON TWP.,
FROM AGRICULTURAL TO HWY BUSINESS (B-1)
Brenda Ewing stated no site plan has been received and staff recommends denial.
Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend to reject, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the
motion carried unanimously.
a) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY HENRY OGITZAK, 1060
BLUFF ST., FOR REDUCTION OF SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM 10' TO 5' FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM
LOCATED IN HUTCHINSON TWP.
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the request and explained the
location in Hutchinson Twp. on Bluff St. She stated the lots are small and the
septic system is failing. Staff has no recommendation as the City will not be
providing services to the area in the near future.
Discussion followed on the area and the cost of the septic system and the possibility
of a joint powers agreement being reached with the township and city regarding
services to those developments bordering the city. City Attorney Barry Anderson
commented on the possibility of the cooperation with the townships and the city. Jim
Marka will request direction for an agreement such between as the City of White
Bear and White Bear Twp.
Mr. Craig made a motion of no recommendation to the city council, seconded by Mr.
Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. Note the County Board of Adjustments
acted on this at a special meeting on June 13. Mr. Craig made a motion to proceed
with exploring a joint powers agreement with townships in similar situations.
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Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUESTED BY SKIP QUADE TO REZONE
PROPERTY IN THE SIOUX HILLS NO. 3 PLAT FROM AGRICULTURAL TO
RURAL RESIDENTIAL
Jim Marka commented on the rezoning request and the platting process. Mr. Craig
made a motion of no recommendation, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried
unanimously.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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