01-16-1996 PCM ca
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 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: Roger Gilmer, Dan Prochnow, Glenn Matejka, Bill Arndt, Bill Craig and
Chairman Wood. Members absent: Craig Lenz Also present: Brenda Ewing, Planning
Coordinator, Jim Marka, Director of Building, Planning and Zoning, John Rodeberg, Director
of Engineering, G. Barry Anderson, City Attorney, and Skip Wright, DNR Hydrologist
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED DECEMBER 19. 1995
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 19, 1996, seconded by
Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SHORELAND
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE SECTIONS 2.71 AND 5.22 TO PROHIBIT
BOATHOUSES
Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication
# 4886 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 7, 1995.
The request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Shoreland
Management Ordinance, Sections 2.71 and 5.22 to prohibit boathouses.
Director of Building, Planning and Zoning Jim Marka commented on the proposal
and introduced Mr. Skip Wright, DNR Area Hydrologist for further explanation of the
request to prohibit boathouses along area lakes and rivers.
Mr. Wright explained the ordinance and asked Planning Commissioners to
remember there was a committee involved in the creation of the ordinance. He
stated the standards are the minimum standards and explained the interpretation
of allowable water accessory structures. Mr. Wright also commented on the "shore
impact zone and the standards developed for water accessory structures.
Discussion followed on the allowable size of the storage buildings and the setbacks.
Mr. Wright stated the model ordinance follows State Statutes. There was
discussion of the "shore impact zone" and restrictions in the zone. Mr. Wright
suggested allowing decks of a certain size, possibly 250 sq. ft., and prohibit
boathouses. Discussion followed on the difference between a boathouse and a
water accessory structure. Mr. Wright stated if the purpose of the ordinance is to
maintain water quality and protect the appearance of the shoreline, he would
suggest prohibiting boathouses and allowing only decks. There was discussion on
what the City would permit.
City Attorney, G. Barry Anderson suggested the commissioners look at cleaning up
the language to permit boathouses or not to permit them and provide distinct
descriptions of what is and is not permitted. Discussion followed on the
maintenance of the structures along the water. Mr. Arndt, a resident on Otter Lake,
stated some of the changes he has seen have been destructive to the shoreline.
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He then gave examples of the well meaning construction which over time have been
destructive. Mr. Wright suggested he and the city staff meet with the county for
consistency of the ordinance. There was discussion on the need to meet with
county officials.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at
6:07 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to close this issue and set a new public hearing
for the ordinance amendment with wording to include permitting decks and docks
in the "shore impact zone". The motion was withdrawn. Mr. Craig made a motion
to deny the proposed ordinance prohibiting boathouses and return next month with
a public hearing to amend the ordinance as discussed reviewing staff
recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Matejka, discussion followed on also
redefining the language, the motion carried unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POND
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HUTCHINSON
Director of Engineering, John Rodeberg, commented on his recommendation and
explained the reasons for depth regulations as set by N.U.R.P. standards. He
suggested changing the depth standards from 10' to 8' and commented on the
basin side slopes. Mr. Rodeberg stated the Stormwater Management Plan reflects
the Best Management Practices standards. He commented on the proposal for
Huski Addition detention pond and stated he has not heard from Mr. Kohorst of
Sand Properties.
Discussion followed on the maintenance of detention ponds. Mr. Rodeberg stated
maintenance is required every 20 -25 years. He commented on the design of the
pond in Huski Addition and explained the inlet and outlet are to close.
Mr. Matejka suggested adding a #6 to include wording so as not to infringe on utility
and drainage easements. There was also discussion on adding safety issues to the
list. Mr. Rodeberg explained these standards will cross reference the Best
Management Practices standards.
Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the Stormwater Detention Ponds Interim
Standards with the recommended changes as discussed earlier. Seconded by Mr.
Craig the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF HUSKI ADDITION POND DESIGN
Mr. Marka suggested to move forward on the design with review by the Planning
Commission when Sand Properties provides the final design.
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the pond design providing it meets the
requirements of the Best Management Practices Standards as acted on in the
previous item, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Craig
made a second motion that the final pond design be brought back to the Planning
Commission when received and reviewed by staff for final review. Seconded by Mr.
Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY ERICKSON'S DIVERSIFIED
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing explained the request by Erickson's Diversified
to split 40' from the southerly portion of Lot 2. She stated Coast to Coast will be
increasing their lot 40' for remodeling and addition. Mr. Marka commented on staff
suggestion for a parking agreement between the two businesses.
Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) Update of Comprehensive Plan Landuse Map and Street System Map
Jim Marka commented on the over all format of the Comprehensive Plan and the
progress of the process. He stated the final product should be a more functional
document.
b) Update of Joint Planning Agency
Mr. Marka commented on the task force and the process in place to establish a
Joint Planning Agency. He stated the Joint Board will act as the Planning
Commission on items within the Urban Boundary Area. Jim explained it appears
the City will staff the application process, organize the informational meeting and
public hearings and follow through with the customer.
c) For Your Information - Parkside Resolution
Jim Marka explained the resolution.
d) Rezoning requested by Roger K. Olson from Agricultural to Residential the plat
known as Olson's Country View Subdivision located in Lynn Twp. (2 mile radius)
Brenda Ewing explained the plat was approved last month and the rezoning is the
next step. Discussion followed on the legality of acting on this item since it was not
received in time for the agenda. No action was taken.
e) Conditional use permit requested by Patricia Schmidt which relates to operating a
beauty salon employing more than one non-resident employee located in Hassan
Valley Twp. (2 mile radius)
Ms. Ewing explained the county requires a conditional use permit for home
occupations employing more than one non-resident employee.
No action was taken as the item was received too late for the agenda. Staff was
directed to obtain a legal opinion from the City Attorney for clarification of acting on
items not placed on the agenda.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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