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04-19-1983 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1983 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: Ted Beatty, Thomas Lyke, Roland Ebent, Jim Johnson, Elsa Young and Chairman Romo. Absent: Don Erickson. Also present: City Engineer`'Marlow Priebe, City Administrator Gary Plotz, Building Official Homer Pittman, City Attorney James Schaefer. 2_ MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, March 15, 1983, were approved on a motion by Ted Beatty. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. 3_. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE AS SUBMITTED BY LARRY SORENSON The hearing was opened at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication #3039 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. The request is to allow remodeling, building expansion and a security fence in an IC -1 zone, located at 305 Bluff Street. Mr. Larry Sorenson was present to explain the proposed plans. After discussion, the hearing was closed at 7:42 P.M. on a motion by Mr. Beatty. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Ebent-to recommend to theiCity Council approval of.the conditional use permit as requested with the stipulation that parking areas be surfaced as required for parking lots by July 1, 1984, and if the elevation of the area meets require- ments for the flood fringe zone. Seconded by Mr. Beatty, the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE AS SUBMITTED BY GARY AND JOAN PLOTZ The hearing was opened at 7:44 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication #3037. -as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. The request is to allow the construction of a doughnut and fuel store (gas pumps) in a C-4 zone. Mr. Ron McGraw was present representing the prospective owners. Hutchinson Planning Commission April 19, 1983 Discussion followed concerning curb cut on Century Ave. Mr. McGraw explained that the wider curb cut is necessary to allow for smooth traffic flow and gas unloading. The hearing was closed at 7:50 P.M. on a motion by Mr. Beatty. Seconded by Mr. Johnson, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Beatty to recommend to City Council approval t._ of the conditional use permit as requested. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Beatty to recommend to the City Council that the 40' curb cut showing better design be allowed. Seconded by Dr. Lyke, the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCES) AS SUBMITTED BY GARY AND JOAN PLOTZ (MISTER DONUT) The hearing was opened at 7:55 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication #3038 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. The request is for a variance to allow a maximum of 608 square feet for aggregate signage, which includes -standard building signage of 198 square feet, a duo -pole pylon sign of 392 square feet and a directional traffic sign of 9 square feet; a variance to allow the standard directional sign of 9 square feet; and a variance to allow standard building sign of 198 square feet. Mr. Ron McGraw was present to represent the prospective owners. He explained that the signs are standard franchise signs, common to mall areas. A representative from McDonald's restaurant, located on Hwy 15 South, was present to ask -about the location of the sign. Mr. McGraw explained that the signs met all other requirements, i.e., setback, height. After discussion, Mr. Ebent made a motion to- close the hearing at 8:08 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Beatty to recommend to City Council approval of the variance(s) as requested based on the fact that shape and size of parcel is limiting. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Johnson asked that it be noted that recommendation is also based on the fact that this is the type sign available through the franchise. Hutchinson Planning Commission April 19, 1983 The hearing was closed at 8:47 P.M. on a motion by Mrs. Young. Seconded by Mr. Beatty, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Ebent to recommend to the City Council approval of the conditional use permit as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Beatty, the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR "MC DONALD'S SEVENTH ADDITION" AS SUBMITTED BY LORETTA MCDONALD The hearing was opened at 8:50 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication #3036 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thurs- day, April 7, 1983. In a memo dated April 7, 1983, City Engineer Marlow Priebe explained staff recommendations. After discussion, Mr. Beatty moved to close the hearing at 8:54 P.M. Seconded by Mr..Johnson, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Beatty made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat as submitted as long as the park contribution of $572.88 is made. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried uanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR "CALIFORNIA ADDITION" AS SUBMITTED BY JOHN MILLER The hearing was opened at 8:55 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication #3040 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. John Miller was present to explain the request. In a memo dated April 7, 1983, City Engineer Marlow Priebe explained staff recommendations. After discussion, Mr. Beatty moved to close the hearing at 8:57 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Johnson, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Beatty made a motion to recommend to City Council -approval of the preliminary and final plat as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR ZONE RECLASSIFICATION AS SUBMITTED BY JOHN MILLER The hearing was opened at 8:58 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication # 3041 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. Hutchinson Planning Commission April 19, 1983 (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY CITY OF HUTCHINSON The hearing was opened at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication #3042 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. The request is for a 10' chaiin_-link fence with top rail -to run along the.blacktop area just east of the playground along Washington Avenue for approximately 391, and for a 4' chain link fence with top rail to continue along Washington Avenue to Glen Street. Mayor -James DeMeyer was present to speak on the request. As the City is a trustee of the park, he asked rhe. Planning Commission to Zirect:-the..matter to the Parks and Recreation Department. If it was found that the fence is needed, the City would erect the fence on the park property. After discussion, Mr. Beatty moved to close the hearing at 8:35 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Beatty to recommend to the City Council approval of the conditional use permit to allow construction of chain link fence 10' high and 4' high and angled. -at the corner of Glen and Washington to better insure the safety of the park. Seconded by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY MILLER PROPERTIES The hearing was opened at 8:40 P.M. by Chairman Romo with the reading of publication #3035 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. The request is to change a planned unit development from 1 building of 8 units to 2 buildings of 2 units and 2 buildings of 3 units -C. Mr. James McClure was present to explain that this same request was approved two years ago, but economic conditions prevented them from going ahead with the development. Because the 6 month time limit for conditional use had run out, it was necessary to reapply. The design is the same as before. After discussion, it was also determined that the project must be started within 6 months and completed within 2 years before another application would have to be made. Hutchinson Planning Commission April 19, 1983 City Engineer Marlow Priebe was present to explain this new zoning. There is nothing platted in this zoning at the present time. The regulations are the same as for R-2 except that manufactured homes are allowed in the zone. Mr. Beatty moved to close the hearing at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Beatty made a motion to recommend to City Council the approval of the request to change the zoning to R-4. Seconded by Mr. Johnson, the motion carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITONAL USE AS SUBMITTED BY CROW RIVER GLASS, INC. The hearing was opened at 9:02 P.M. by­Chaiiman-Romo with the reading of publication #3043 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 7, 1983. Building Official Homer Pittman was present to explain that the applicant had not submitted -the necessary elevations_to. determine.if'the area'met'flood fringe requirements. Without the necessary elevations, a recommendation cannot be made. Mr. Beatty made a motion to continue the hearing until the necessary maps.and.drawings are brought forth. Seconded -'by Mrs. Young, the motion carried unanimously. 4. Old Business None. S. New Business (a) CONSIDERATION OF THE RESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER JAMES JOHNSON Mr. Johnson read a letter of resignation from his -position on the Planning Commission to be effective June 1, 1983. It was the unanimous decision of the Planning Commission to accept the resignation, with regret. Discussion of filling the position followed. City Administrator was -asked -.to find out those persons who are interested and send a memo to the Planning Commission Members with those names listed. An informal meeting will be called to determine recommendations from the Planning Commission before the next Council meeting. (b) PRESENTATION OR RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JAMES JOHNSON Hutchinson Planning Commission April 19, 1983 Mr. Beatty made a presentation of a Resoultion of Appreciation to Mr. Johnson for serving on the Planning Commission. (c) PLANNING SLIDE PRESENTATION A slide presentation on procedures for the Planning Commission prepared by the State Department of Urban and City Development was shown. 21�� l: ►Iu�51.Y Mr. Beatty made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Johnson, the motion carried unanimously.