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04-17-1984 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 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, Elsa Young, Don Erickson, Roland Ebent, Shu -Mei Hwang, Thomas Lyke and Chairman Romo. Members absent: None. Also present: Director of Engineering Marlow V. Priebe, Fire Marshal George Field and City Attorney James H. Schaefer. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, April 3, 1984, were approved as presented upon a motion by Mr. Erickson. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY S&L REHAB Chairman Romo opened the public hearing at 7:33 P.M. with the reading of publication #3227 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 5, 1984. The request is for a sign variance submitted by S & L Rehab, which will 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 1st Ave. S.E. Staff recommended that the request be rejected. Director Priebe explained that it was the feeling of staff that the signs should conform to the ordinance. If the ordinance is such that we can't conform, then it's the ordinance that should be changed. Discussion followed pertaining to signs that do not conform, including the State Theatre, which was there before the new ordinance was adopted and was later refurbished and the time and temperature clocks at Citizen's Bank and First State Federal. It is generally thought that those signs provide a service as well as advertisement. Mr. Dick McClure was present to explain the request. He stated that the idea is to keep the signs for the various tennants of the building on one attractive banner that could be seen by oncoming traffic, rather than several different types of signs on the face of the building. He stated that it was their understanding that the sign now in place was covered with the variance that was granted for the decorative awnings. It was later determined that a separate variance would be required for that. Mr. Torgerson noted that the square Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 1984 Page 2 footage for this sign would also require a variance. Discussion followed. The commission stated that the problem was not that the sign was unattractive but of the precedent that would be set by approving a variance for a sign project- ing 48" from the property line. Putting the signs on the face of the building, considering a variance for "banners" as opposed to neon signs and the possibility of angling the signs so they would be less nonconforming, were ideas that were brought up. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to continue the hearing until the regular meeting on May 15, 1984. Seconded by Dr. Lyke, the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY DALE LEE ROSS Chairman Romo opened the public hearing with the reading of publication #3228 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 5, 1984. The request is for a variance to allow a 13' frontyard setback for the purpose of constructing a new garage. Mr. Ross was present to answer any questions about the request. Chairman Romo noted that a variance was granted for the neighboring property. Mr. Ross's request would allow him to build his garage in line with the neighbor's. There was no one present who voiced objection to the request. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:54 P.M. ` Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the variance as requested. Seconded by Dr. Lyke, the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AS SUBMITTED BY RICHARD LARSON Chairman Homo noted that as his employer has an interest in this project, he would make no comment nor would he vote on this request. Chairman Romo opened the public hearing with the reading of publication # 3230 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on April 5, 1984. The request for the preliminary and final platting of a parcel to be known as Library Square East. Staff recommended approval of the request. Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 1984 Page 3 Mr. Richard Larson was present to explain the request. The reason the property is being platted is to easily allow for four or five different owners. It will be a one story structure consisting of 8 lots. An existing building will be plotted as a single lot as well as the parking area and area surrounding the main building. The zoning is appropriate for a common walls. There will be an association that anyone who owns a lot will belong to. Those association papers are being drawn up at this time and a copy will be submitted to the City of Hutchinson. After discussion, Mr. Erickson made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:06 P.M. Mr. Erickson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the plat as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY HAVTI Chairman Romo opened the public hearing with the reading of publication #3229 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 5, 1984. The request is for a conditional use permit to allow the moving in of a portable training unit on the property located at 200 Century Avenue. Mr. Warren Macemon, Director of the HAVTI was present to explain the request. A similar request had been granted in February of 1982, with the stipulation that it be reviewed each year. Mr. Macemon commented that the portable training unit now in use has been an important asset to the school. It is being used for the STEP Program now. After discussion, Mr. Erickson made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:10 P.M. Mrs. Young made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the conditional use permit contingent upon renewal of former permit, the portable training units must be placed at least 10' apart and the permits must be reviewed each year beginning June of 1985. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes April 17, 19814 Page 4 4. Old Business (a) REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED TO HAVTI FOR PLACEMENT OF A PORTABLE TRAINING UNIT After discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Com- mission to recommend to City Council renewal of the condition- al use permit as per staff recommendations (a certificate of occupancy is obtained and this permit be reviewed an renewed each year beginning June, 1985). 5. New Business (a) JOHN KORNGIEBEL PRESENTATION Mr. Korngiebel was present to make Planning Commission aware of proposed apartment building on site just off Bradford Street. It is proposed to be located on a tract of unplatted property owned by Mr. Schmidtbauer. The area is zoned R-3 which is appropriate for such a building. The apartments will be 1 and 2 bedroom general occupancy units available to those ina moderate income bracket. Director of Engineering Priebe asked what requirements are needed for city services. Mr. Korngiebel replied that a gravel base and curb would need to be extended to include the proposed development. Director Priebe recommended that platting of the lots on both sides of the proposed gravel and curb be considered for the purposes of assessing for those improvements in the future. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that there was no objection to the proposal at this time. 6. Adjournment There being no further business, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 P.M.