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04-03-1984 PCM cMinutes Hutchinson Planning Commission Tuesday, April 3, 1984 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Larry Romo at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Marlin Torgerson, Roland Ebent, Elsa Young, Thomas Lyke, Shu—Mei Hwang, and Chairman Romo. Members absent: Don Erickson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Engineering Marlow V. Priebe, Fire Marshal George Field. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 21, 1984, were approved as presented on a motion by Mrs. Young. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY JIM REID TO MCLEOD COUNTY (WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS) Chairman Romo noted that this was a continuation of a hearing held on February 21. It had been the recommendation of the Planning Commisson that Mr. Reid get together with staff to discuss alternatives. City Administrator Plotz explained that Mr. Reid had met with staff and had presented a revised plan to them. It was Mr. Reid's plan to divide the land into two lots. The front lot would remain R-2 as recommended by staff. On the middle parcel, Mr. Reid plans to build a house. The 40' will be a road to give private access to the highway. The 66' strip is possibly a future road. Mr. Reid does not own that strip. After reviewal, City Administrator Plotz stated that staff felt they could recommend approval of the sketch plan as presented. Mr. Reid had considered annexation, but he felt the cost would be prohibitive and decided against annexation. Director Priebe noted that this plan is still subject to county approval, approval from the state highway department and might have to go to the township level. The large lot to the rear would remain agricultural and would probably be developed as a hobby farm sometime in the future. When asked about drainage problems, Director Priebe responded that Mr. Reid's addition of one building would not add to the problem that already exists. 1 Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing at 7:38 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the sketch plan as presented contingent upon it remaining agricultural or residential and acceptance by the State Highway Department and the County. Seconded by Mr. Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY THE V.F.W. POST 906 Chairman Romo opened the hearing at 7:40 P.M. with the reading of publication number 3214 as published in the Hutchinson Leader. He noted that the address of the property is actually 26 Adams rather than 62 Adams as stated on the application and the initial hearing notice. The request is for a conditional use permit to allow the moving of the house on 26 Adams to the lot immediately north of 645 Franklin Street South. Duane Pischke, V.F.W. Commander, was present to explain the request. He stated that the V.F.W. plans to use the lot for parking after the house has been removed. A resident from 645 South Franklin was present to say that there would only be 18 —20' between the two houses. Discussion followed. It was noted that the house was situated centrally between the two existing houses and that it meets all setback requirements. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:44 P.M. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the conditional use permit to allow the house at 26 Adams Street to be moved to the lot north of 645 Franklin Street South. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY RITEWAY AUTOWASH Chairman Romo opened the hearing at 7:45 P.M. with the reading of Publication No. 3216 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 8, 1984. The request is for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 37' by 40' addition to an existing nonconforming structure located at 595 Jefferson St. South. Mr. Tom Ludowese was present to explain the request. The structure will be used as a rapid oil change business. The gas pumps now there will be removed. It will be a block 2 building the same width and height as the present building. The doors will be on the north, with no direct entrance from the street. Mr. Wally Higgins of 592 South Jefferson St. was present to express his concern about possible traffic congestion and parking on Jefferson. Mr. Ludowese explained that they had enough room for waiting customers to park off the street. Director Priebe reminded Mr. Ludowese that when the autowash was first put in it was stipulated that the owner was responsible to be aware of any traffic congestion problems and to remedy them. After discussion, Mrs. Young made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:55 P.M. (Action was taken after the next public hearing for a variance for the same project.) (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE AS SUBMITTED BY RITE -WAY AUTOWASH Chairman Romo opened the hearing at 7:56 P.M. with the reading of publication no. 3217 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on March 8, 1984. The request is for a variance to allow a 20' front yard setback for the construction of a 37' by 40' addition to the north end of the structure located at 595 South Jefferson St. Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing at 7:57 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of both the conditional use permit and the variance as submitted by Rite -Way AutoWash. Seconded by Mr. Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS None. 5. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST SUBMITTED TO COUNTY FOR PLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF A BITUMINOUS PLANT (WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS) William Arndt and Mathilda Radunz have applied to the county for conditional use permits to allow the placement and operation of a bituminous plant on their property located within a two mile radius of the City. The County referred it to Planning Commission for a recommendation. Following discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend approval of the application as requested. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion carried unanimously. 3 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned. 4 PUBLICATION NO. 3227 PUBLISHED IN THE HUTCHINSON LEADER: Tuesday, April 17, 1984 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To Whom it May Concern: Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers at City Hall for the purpose of CONSIDERING A REQUEST BY THE OWNER FOR A SIGN VARIANCE TO ALLOW TWO 14' BANNERS THAT WILL PROJECT 48" FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH CORNERS ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 101 PARK PLACE, 20 IST AVE. S.E.. WITHOUT A VARIANCE, A 24" PROJECTION OVER THE PROPERTY LINE IS ALLOWED. Legal Description: Lot Ten (10) in Block Thireteen (13) in The Townsite of Hutchinson, South Half At such hearing, all interested persons may be heard. If you would desire to appeal the Planning Commission's recommendation, you can take your request to the City Council, which has the power to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission. IWWCXIIAXITMWOA'���� E •1 March 30,1984 Dated