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08-21-1984 PCM cMinutes Hutchinson Planning Commission Tuesday, August 21, 1984 J 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to order by Vice -Chairman Roland Ebent at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Marlin Torgerson, Don Erickson, Shu -Mei Hwang, and Vice -Chairman Ebent. Members absent: Elsa Young, Thomas Lyke, and Larry Homo. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Engineering Marlow V. Priebe, City Attorney James H. Schaefer. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated July 17, 1984, were approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Erickson. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONTINUATION OF REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY S & L REHAB Vice -Chairman Ebent reviewed the request by reading publication # 3227 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 9, 1984. The request is for a sign variance to allow two 14' banners that would project 48" from the building on the north and south corners along the west side of the building located at 101 Park Place, 20 1st Ave. S.E. The hearing had been postponed to give the Planning Commission time to review the sign ordinance. At the regular meeting in July, the consensus of the Commission was to leave the ordinance as is and to make a recommendation on this request based on the existing ordinance. Mr. Dick McClure was present to state that his tenants were still very much interested in keeping the existing banner and adding a banner that would list each business. He also pointed out that the existing banner is only 36" wide. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 1984 Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the variance for the existing sign, but to recommend that the request for the additional sign be rejected. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hwang. Discussion followed. Mr. Erickson felt that the reasoning should be clear as to avoid problems with future requests. City Administrator Plotz stated that the existing banner could be considered as an identification type sign that does not advertise a place of business - an address banner. Mr. Torgerson amended the motion to recommend approval of the variance for the existing "address banner" and to recommend that the request for the additional sign be rejected. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion, as amended, carried unanimously. (B) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE AS SUBMITTED BY KEN STAPLETON Vice -Chairman Ebent opened the hearing at 7:44 p.m. with the reading of Publication # 3289 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1984. The request is for a variance to allow a 4' reduction in off- street parking requirements at 25 Century Avenue. The variance is necessary as Ken and Cindy Stapleton intend to convert the house into a duplex which requires 4 parking spaces. Staff recommended approval of the request as it is for an existing structure. It was noted that the boulevard is 4' longer than usual which provides adequate space. Without the variance, the Stapletons would not be able to pursue the project. After discussion, Mr. Erickson made a motion to close the hearing at 7:46 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the the variance as requested. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS SANTELMAN'S SECOND ADDITION Vice -Chairman Roland Ebent opened the hearing at 8:47 p.m. with the reading of publication #3290 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1984. N Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 1984 The request is for the preliminary and final platting of 7 lots to be known as Santelman's Second Addition. Mr. Ken Sante lman, 484 West Swift St.,St. Peter, MN, was present. He questioned Director Priebe about grading and the parks and playground contribution as outlined in a memo from Director Priebe recommending approval. Director Priebe responded that some grading would have to be done, but he didn't expect it to be a great deal. He explained that the parks and playground contribution was based on 6 lots being under 12,000 square feet ($101.64 per lot) and 1 lot over 12,000 square feet (123.30 per lot). Mr. Santelman asked if a lot could be donated in lieu of the money. Director Priebe responded that park land had already been donated in that area as a part of Kimberly Estates. He also noted that it is not part of the the comprehensive plan. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the hearing at 7:50 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat as requested, with stipulations as listed by Director Priebe. (d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ORCHARD PARK FIRST ADDITION Vice -Chairman Ebent opened the public hearing at 7:52 P.M with the reading of publication #3291 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1984. The request is for the preliminary platting of Orchard Park First Addition as submitted by Mr. Richard Schmidtbauer. Mr. Schmidtbauer, 120 Century Avenue, was present to explain the request. He noted that in a meeting with representatives of Hutchinson Utilities Commission, they would approve of the plat if the boundary lines wouldn't change. He explained that one lot is very large to accomodate a 23 unit building that is planned. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Hwang made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the plat as requested, with stipulations as recommended by the Director of Engineering. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously. 3 Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 1984 (e) CONSIDERATION OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ROLLING OAKS FIFTH ADDITION Vice -Chairman Ebent opened the public hearing at 8:00 P.M. with the reading of publication # 3292 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1984. The request is for the replatting of a parcel of property to be known as Rolling Oaks Fifth Addition, as submitted by Mr. John Miller. Director Priebe explained that the plat would have the same lots as previously, but they would be arranged more similar to the rest of Rolling Oaks Lane. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:01 P.M. Mr. Erickson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the plat as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously. 4. Old Business None. 5. New Business (a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DAVID LEE ACRES REFERRED BY COUNTY (WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS) Director Priebe explained that this was the sketch plan that had been submitted to the Planning Commission earlier by Jim Reid. The Planning Commission had approved the sketch plan with the stipulation that the land use remain agricultural or residential. He further explained that Mr. Reid intends to use the rear lots for horses and intends to build a home on the other lot. During discussion it was noted that there is no access to the lots at the present time. Director Priebe explained that that access from Highway 15 would have to be approved by the State Department of Transportation. After discussion, Mr. Erickson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the preliminary plat as submitted, with the stipulation that it remain residential and agrigultural land use and that the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation approve the plat. Seconded carried unanimously. 4 approve access to Lot 2 and by Mr. Torgerson, the motion Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 1984 (b) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PETERSON ESTATES REFERRED BY COUNTY (WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS) City Administrator Plotz explained that this plat was a follow up on the sketch plan that had been approved by the Planning Commission at the July meeting. It is located SE of the City. Mr. Frank Fay, Mr. Dennis Kahl and Mr. Earling Hanson were present to answer any questions about the request. Director of Engineering Priebe read a memo dated August 21, in which he notes that Mr. Fay had been aware of the restrictions the City had recommended on that property according to the October 27, 1982 minutes of the County Planning Advisory Commission. Mr. Ebent then read a copy of those minutes. Director Pribe further stated that he continued to object to the plat in that it would be in the best interest of the City in terms of long range planning to approve a plat that would provide a street to County Road 25. Mr. Fay responded that the value of the property would be much higher with a cul de sac layout. He noted that the type of homes planned by the owners of the property would not be suited for the type of layout suggested by Director Priebe. Mr. Fay also commented that there was 500 - 600, of open farmland to the south of this proposed plat that would be possible for the street to County 25. When asked about time constraints, Mr. Kahl and Mr. Hanson responded that their homes are for sale and they hoped to begin by October. Following further discussion, Mr. Erickson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the plat as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson, the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED 1985 BUDGET FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Plotz presented the proposed 1985 Planning Commission Budget. Director Priebe explained the line item for Professional Services in the amount of $52,000. The expense is for contour maps of the area. He explained that the maps would be a valuable tool for long range planning, particularly for the ring road. City Administrator Plotz stated that an alternative for financing might be through the annual improvement bond issue. 5 Planning Commission Minutes August 21, 1984 After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed 1985 budget of the Planning Commission and to further recommend that if the $52,000 for professional services cannot be met by the general fund that it be part of the improvement bonds for 1985. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REFERRED BY THE COUNTY (WITHIN THE TWO MILE RADIUS) City Administrator Plotz explained the Mr. James Heikes had applied for a conditional use permit to the County for the operation of a cart track to be located on Highway 7 East. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the conditional use permit as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hwang. After discussion, Mr. Torgerson amended the motion to include the stipulation that adequate parking for all the activities be provided (as per county regulations). Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion, as amended, carried unanimously. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Torgerson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. N.