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04-16-1996 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 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 Arndt, Glenn Matejka, Roger Gilmer, Dan Prochnow, Bill Craig, Craig Lenz and Chairman Wood. Members Absent: None Also present: Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning and G. Barry Anderson, City Attorney. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED MARCH 19. 1996 Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting dated March 19, 1996, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE REQUESTED BY RYAN SCHMITZ FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SUPER WASH CARWASH TO BE LOCATED AT 108 - 4TH AVE. N.W. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #4905 and #4906 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 4, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit and variance for construction of a multi bay car wash located in the I/C district and to reduce lot width from 125' to 115.49' on the north property line/ 11 Tat the front yard building setback line requested by SuperWash car wash to be located at 108 - 4th Ave. N.W. Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, Jim Marka explained the proposal and the staff recommendations for continuation. He stated Director of Engineering John Rodeberg is comfortable with the request. Mr. Marka commented on the variance and conditional use permit requirements on the check list. He explained the requirement for a conditional use permit in the I/C district. Mr. Jack Schulte, SuperWash Inc., explained the packet presented to the Planning Commission. The packet is a detailed description of his 8 years with SuperWash which is a nation wide chain. He commented on the checklist and stated the elevations have been addressed and the drainage plan will be revised. Jim Marka stated all drainage water must be collected on site. He stated the contours were not to the requirement of the City Engineer. Mr. Schulte stated they will comply. Mr. Marka commented the curb approach will be approved by MNDOT. A curb is to be placed inside the lot to separate the green space. Mr. Marka stated the alley cannot be widened. SuperWash will pave the alley. Sidewalks and bicycle paths will be addressed at a later date. Discussion followed on compliance with current zoning and the federal and state permits. Jim explained wastetrap separation pits are required and the size and setback of signage is also required. More landscaping information is necessary. Jim Marka explained there will be an informational meeting on 4/25/96 regarding a rezoning of the Hwy 7 island area requested by city staff from I/C to C5 and the reason for the landscaping plan. He stated the two parcels to the south are in the 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/16/96 flood plain. Mr. Schulte stated he has no intention of building on the extra lot at this time. Mr. Marka explained there are no doors proposed on the front. Mr. Schulte explained the concept and the heated floor system in each bay. He stated the garage doors to the south are only to cut down on the heating costs. There was discussion of residential lots across the highway and screening of the lighting. Jim Marka stated the lighting is directed to the back of the business. Mr. Marka commented on the completeness of the checklist at this time,and the permitting process. He stated the company has provided the required materials. Infrastructure information has been provided. Jim explained the checklist appears to be complete and staff would recommend approval. Discussion followed on entrances and exits to the car wash. Mr. Schulte stated directional signs could be placed on the property. There was also discussion of the parking and congestion. Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, Jim Marka stated staff recommends approval subject to the developer updating with sign details and building details which is also part of the building permitting process. Mr. Schulte stated the plan could be revised by the City Council meeting in one week. Mr. Matejka made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Barry Barton, Maytag Carwash, commented on his concerns with the doors in the winter time and the ice and snow. He stated he has looked at a SuperWash carwash in the winter. Mr. Barton voiced concerns with the number of carwashes in Hutchinson presently owned by residents. He also had concerns with controlled access on Hwy 7 for some business owners and not others along the highway. Tom Ludowese, Acme Carwash, raised a question on the variance as not fair since he could not get approval on a variance for his car wash. Discussion followed on the covenants in the mall. Mr. Marka explained the lots are substandard in this area and the zoning has more liberties than in the Acme property zoning. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the request for a conditional use permit and variance with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Lenz discussion follow regarding entering and exiting without accessing the highway and the proposed curb cuts. There was also discussion of the planning commission concerns with the land use and the size of the building and safety problem in a busy area. Mr. Schulte commented on the present SuperWash car washes in Minnesota and the freezing of water in the winter. He stated the heated floors prevent freezing. Discussion followed on the personnel and the hours of operation. Mr. Schulte stated local personnel will be hired and the car wash will be open 24 hours but not attended all the time such as the after midnight hours. Mr. Marka stated traffic standards are a MN Dot issue. Discussion followed regarding floor heating and no energy code prohibiting it. City Attorney Barry Anderson stated the zoning ordinance is not clear on enclosed car washes. Chairman Wood called for the motion. The motion carried with Mr. Craig and Mr. Prochnow opposing the request. Mr. Barry Anderson commented on the need for the variance as questionable for E HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/16/96 one foot. Discussion followed if it is one foot or ten feet. The variance is for 10' in the front. Mr. Craig commented on the ordinance regarding carwashes addressing the doors and the lot dimensions. b) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY HENRY AND ROSLIND EWALD TO REDUCE 50' SETBACK FROM RESIDENTIAL TO 36' AND REDUCE THE REQUIRED 17 PARKING SPACES TO 15 LOCATED AT CEDAR CREST, 225 SHADY RIDGE ROAD Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:20 p.m. with the reading of publication #4907 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 4, 1996. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance requested by Henry and Roslind Ewald to reduce the 50' setback from residential to 36' and reduce the required 17 parking spaces to 15, located at Cedar Crest, 225 Shady Ridge Road. Mr. Ewald commented on the proposal and the addition he will be constructing. Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, Jim Marka commented on the new site plan and the need for two variances; one to reduce setback for an addition and second for the parking. Mr. Ewald stated he will work with the Truck Stop to add 3 additional parking spots the only variance requested would be for the setback. He stated he will provide an easement with the truck stop to use their drive. Discussion followed on the possibility of an easement from the truck stop to use their parking. There was discussion of moving the dumpster for additional parking spaces. He stated the parking spaces are rarely all used. Only two residents presently have cars. Usually employees park in the back. Mr. Ed Doring, 1282 Rolling Oaks Ln, stated he has no problem with expanding as long as the landscaping is not destroyed. Mr. Ewald stated he will not remove the trees and hedges; future landscaping will be to enhance the area. Discussion followed of moving the addition to the back. Mr. Ewald explained the best place for the addition is to the North as the residents use the back yard. Jim Marka stated the owners will comply with the code. There was discussion on the variance request of 14'. Mr. Marka explained the hardship is the irregular shape of the lot actually only one corner needs a variance. Mr. Arndt made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka the hearing closed at 6:36 p.m. Mr. Prochnow moved to approve the parking and setback variances. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY4:;WYt D AND VEVA WOLLER TO MOVE A 24'X 52' MANUFACTURED HOME ONTO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 498 CALIFORNIA ST. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:40 p.m. with the reading of publication #4908 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 4, 1996. The request is forthe purpose of considering a conditional use permit submitted by Veva and Raymond Woller to move a 24' x 52' manufactured home onto property located at 498 California St. Jim Marka explained the requirements for manufactured homes and commented on the intent of the district along California St. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/16/96 Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:43 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) DISCUSSION OFAMENDMENTTO SHORELAND ORDINANCE, SECTIONS 5.22 AND 2.17 REGARDING BOATHOUSES There was discussion as to the meaning of boathouse and the use and opening to the water. City Attorney Barry Anderson asked what direction would clean up the language. He stated to prohibit boathouses would help in the enforcement of the ordinance. Discussion followed on the issue of water oriented structures physically facing the water or the use of the structures. Storage of a boat in a building is different than on the water. Mr. Marka explained the DNR arguments of the appearance on the shoreline in the future. There was discussion of the meaning of water oriented. Mr. Marka stated there is minimal request for a boathouse structure. This amendment to the ordinance would end at the city limits. The county will not be amending the shoreland ordinance. Jim Marka stated the DNR does not grant permits for boathouses. Discussion followed regarding the deterioration of the lake shore with buildings along the shore. Mr. Arndt made a motion to prohibit all buildings along the shoreline. For lack of a second the motion failed. Mr. Craig moved to define the ordinance to prohibit water facing buildings to store boats. For lack of a second the motion failed. Discussion followed regarding structures within the impact zone that face the water should be prohibited but allow gazebos, decks, small storage buildings and limit size of building. Structures could be conditionally permitted providing there is no impact on the shoreline. City Attorney Anderson commented the ordinance should prohibit or restrict size to eliminate the storage of boats. Gazebos, decks, and screened in buildings are exempt. A motion was made by Mr. Arndt to direct staff to write language to prohibit boathouses and exempt gazebos, decks and screened buildings. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY AUGUSTA BUILDING CORP. (CENTURY COURT) Director of Building, Planning and Zoning Jim Marka commented on the request and the history of Century Court apartments developed by Augusta Homes. He explained the options and stated staff recommends approval of the request. Mr. Marka explained the property will not necessarily be rezoned to R-4. He commented on the density changes in the requirements and the fact the changes meet approval. Mr. Cary Osborne, Augusta Homes, commented on the development of the parcels in the future. Discussion followed on the Tax Increment Financing district and the legality of creating a new description. City Attorney G. Barry Anderson stated there is probably no difference. He will check with Jerry Gilligan. Mr. Osborne stated the split would reduce the number of units they will be able to construct. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the lot split contingent on the satisfaction of 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/16/96 the HCDC board(meeting on Friday) concerning the TIF District requirements, seconded by Mr. Prochnow the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "OLSON'S COUNTRY VIEW' LOCATED IN SECTION 13, LYNN TOWNSHIP, SUBMITTED BY ROGER K. OLSON Mr. Marka commented on the plat being outside the urban boundary district and explained the staff recommendations regarding accesses. He also commented on the new 7080 rules for septic systems. Mr. Prochnow made a motion to recommend approval of the request with no objection, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY BRIAN AND BRAD LOKENSGARD TO REZONE PROPERTY IN SECTION 33, HUTCHINSON TOWNSHIP, FROM AGRICULTURAL TO HWY BUSINESS (B-1). Mr. Marka stated staff is uncomfortable without a site plan. Mr. Lenz made a motion to continue to May, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried. d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY RIVERSIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH TO INCREASE ROOF HEIGHT FROM THE REQUIRED 35' TO 38' LOCATED IN ACOMA TWP. Mr. Marka explained the request is to accommodate the existing roof line. He stated the City Zoning Ordinance exempts steeples not in flight zone. Mr. Craig made a motion of favorable recommendation, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. 6. UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS a) AMENDMENT TO SHORELAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE SECTIONS 2.71 AND 5.22 TO PROHIBIT BOATHOUSES b) AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #464 SECTION 3, MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11, ADDING DEFINITION OF MASSAGE PARLOR C) AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #464 TO ESTABLISH A NEW ZONING DISTRICT Jim Marka stated the upcoming public hearing schedule is for planning commission information. 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF There was no communication from staff. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. 1=