01-18-1983 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1983
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was
called to order by Vice -Chairman Larry Romo at 7:30 P.M. with
the following members present: Roland Ebent, Dr. Thomas Lyke,
Elsa Young and Vice Chr. Romo. Absent: Ted Beatty, Don Erickson
and Jim Johnson. Also present: Building Official Homer Pittman,
Fire Marshal George Field and City Attorney Jim Schaefer.
2. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, December 21,
1982, were approved on a motion by Roland Ebent. Seconded by
Tom Lyke, the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
SUBMITTED BY MR. LOWELL BAUMETZ FOR SUZUKI SPORTS
The hearing was opened at 7:34 by Vice Chr. Romo with the
reading of publication #3011 as published in the Hutchinson
Leader on Thursday, January 6, 1983.
The request is to allow the moving in of a 32' by 70'
building from its old location to the present business
location (585 Hwy. 7 W.), for the purpose of expanding
repair facilities. The business is located in an I -C1
zoning district. The moving in of any building requires
a Conditional Use Permit.
A videotape of the building to be moved and the proposed
site was shown. Questions about building size, construction
and appearance were answered by Mr. Baumetz. The exteriors of
the building to be moved and building already on the site
are of similar materials.
Mrs. Young inquired about the parts of the drawing labeled
"Secured Area." Mr. Baumetz explained that those areas
were fenced and locked to prevent customers from wandering
into potentially dangerous areas. Mr. Ebent asked if the
"Secured Area" would prevent access to the building in case
of fire. Fire Marshal Field explained that the fence would
not present a problem.
After discussion, the hearing was closed at 7:45 P.M. on a
motion by Mrs. Young and seconded by Dr. Lyke. The motion
carried unanimously.
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A motion was made by Roland Ebent to recommend to the
City Council approval of the requested Conditional Use
Permit. Seconded by Dr. Lyke, the motion carried unan-
imously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
None.
5. NEW BUSINESS
(a) REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ROYAL OAKS ESTATES AS
SUBMITTED BY DENNIS ALBERTSON
City Attorney Jim Schaefer explained that the only problem
seen with the preliminary plat at this point is the plat
name and the names proposed for the streets. The multiple
reference to "Oak", i.e. Country Oaks Road, Royal Oaks Road,
Grand Oaks Drive and Royal Oaks Estates, is confusing for
emergency vehicles.
City Attorney Schaefer suggested that for future use the
commission might consider a system for naming the streets,
at a later date.
Dr. Lyke moved that the Commission recommend to the City
Council of the preliminary plat, with the strong recommend-
ation that thought be given to renaming the plat and the
streets. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unan-
imously.
(b) REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR V.& H. JORGENSON SUBDIVISION
Mr. Jorgenson has requested the subdivision of his property
located on Hwy 15 South, and the rezoning of the property
from Agricultural to Rural Residential.
City Attorney Schaefer explained that City Administrator
Gary Plotz had discussed the proposed rezoning with the
owner and the owner is willing to withdraw the request
for rezoning.
Elsa Young moved to recommend to the City Council approval
of the plat subdivision, keeping the existing agricultural
zoning. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion carried un-
animously.
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(c) REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY
KUHLMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mr. Jerry Tilden of Kuhlmann & Associates of Montevideo,
and Mr. George Thelen, prospective property owner, explain-
ed a proposed Food & Fuel Store to be located on the now
empty lot, north of the John Wild building on Hwy. 22 S.
Photos of a similar store were shown and maps of the
proposal were presented.
The lot is zoned C-4. A Conditional Use Permit is re-
quired to allow a gas pump on the property. Mr. Thelen
has purchased the property contingent upon approval of
a Conditional Use Permit.
Mr—Tilden went on to explain that they expect to ask
for a variance allowing an extra 5' setback and a var-
iance to allow access to the store by way of an adjoining
16' alley.
After some discussion, none of the members present had
any objections to this request, so Mr. Thelen was instruct-
ed to make application for the Condtional Use Permit, if
he chose to pursue the project.
7. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Elsa Young, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion carried unanimously.
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