Loading...
09-20-1983 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 20, 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, Don Erickson, Shu -Mei Hwang, Thomas Lyke, Roland Ebent and Chairman Romo. Members absent: Elsa Young. Also present: City Engineer Marlow V. Priebe, City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Fire Marshal George Field and City Attorney James Schaefer. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated August 16, 1983, were approved as presented upon motion by Mr. Erickson. Seconded by Mr. Hwang, the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATTING OF SHADY RIDGE ESTATES AS SUBMITTED BY LYNDON GERNAND Chairman Romo opened the hearing with the reading of Publication #3126 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 8, 1983. The request is for approval of the platting of Shady Ridge Estates, which is the replatting of Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Rolling Oaks Fourth Addition. City Engineer Priebe explained the request. The replatting is necessary as the property owners will become part of an association. Association papers have been submitted. r After discussion, Mr. Erickson made a motion to close the hearing at 7:34 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Beatty, 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 Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY RAYMOND STRASMANN Chairman Romo opened the hearing with the reading of Publication #3131 as published in the Hutchinson Leader.on Thursday, September 8, 1983. The request is for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 14' by 20' addition to an existing, non -conforming garage on the property located at 760 Spruce Street. Mr. Strasmann was present to explain the request. It was noted that the addition meets all required setbacks. Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, September 20, 1983 Page 2 Mr. Beatty made a motion to close the hearing at 7:38 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the conditional use permit to allow the 14' by 20' addition to the existing garage on the property located at 760 Spruce Street. Seconded by Mr. Beatty, the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PLATTING ROLLING OAKS FIFTH ADDITION AS SUBMITTED BY GARY MILLER Chairman Romo opened the hearing with the reading of publication #3136 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 8, 1983. The request is for the preliminary and final platting of Rolling Oaks Fifth Addition, a replatting of Lot 12, Block 2, Rolling Oaks Fourth Addition. Originally, this lot was part of a PUD that consisted of a several unit condominium -type building. As time has shown better chance of marketing for twin homes, the lot has been replatted for 5 lots on which twin homes would be built. City Engineer Priebe explained the request. Mr. Miller was present to answer any questions. After discussion, Mr. Beatty made a motion to close the hearing at 7:45 P.M Seconded by Mr. Ebent, the motion.carried unanimously. Mr. Beatty made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat as presented. Seconded by Mr. Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR VACATION OF THE EASEMENT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 10 AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 11, BLOCK 2, ROLLING OAKS FOURTH ADDITION AS SUBMITTED BY GARY MILLER Chairman Romo opened the hearing with the reading of publication #3137 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thdrsday, September 8, 1983. City Engineer Priebe and Gary Miller were present to explain the request, which will allow the lot line between lots 10 and 11 to be moved. After the lot line is moved and a survey made, a new 6' easonent will be determined. Mr. Priebe explained that the new easement had already been drawn up. After discussion, Mr. Beatty made a motion to close the hearing at 7:47 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Beatty made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the vacation of easement as requested, with the contingency that the new 6' easement be made. Seconded by Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDETIOCONSTRUCTIONNOFFAA4RUNITSCONDOMINIUMDITIONAL SUBMITTEDSBYPJEFFTTO ALLOW THE HAAG Chairman Romo opened the hearing with the reading of Publication #3135 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 8, 1983. ti Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, September 20, 1983 Page 3 Mr. Jeff Haag was present to explain the request which will allow the construction of a 4 -unit condominium in an R-2 Zone on the property located at 860 Dale Street. After discussion, it was the consensus of the staff and planning commission that a PUD is not necessary because there is only one structure proposed; however, Mr. Haag was directed to review the proposal with Mr. Priebe and answer any questions usually required for a PUD that pertain to his proposal. Mr. Jim DuHamel was present to ask about how much fill might be put in and if'it would cause a drainage problem for his property located south of the proposed site. Mr. Priebe explained that that area was being watched for drainage problems. Mr. Haag explained that he didn't expect to add much fill. As the area is developed, it will be served by -the southwest storm sewer. Mr. Erickson made a motion to close the hearing at 8:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Beatty the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Beatty 'made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the conditional use permit as requested provided that Association papers are submitted to City Council and that Mr. Haag and Mr. Priebe review the points of PUD papers that pertain to Mr. Haag's proposal. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED BY LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL Chairman Romo opened the hearing with the reading of Publication #3138 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 8, 1983. The request is for a conditional use permit to allow the operatiop of a preschool on the property located at 4th and Glen Streets (Peace Lutheran Church Education Building). Mr. Paul Berg was present to answer any questions about the proposed preschool. It was noted that the building meets all code -requirements at this time. Mr. Beatty made a motion to close the hearing at 8:07 P.M. Seconded by Dr. Lyke, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Erickson made a motion to recommend to City -Council approval of the conditional use permit as requested by Little Lambs Preschool. Seconded by Mr. Beatty, the motion carried unanimously. 4. Old Business (a) CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING AND REZONING OF SOUTH GRADE ROAD SUBDIVISION (WALLY TEICH PROPERTY) REFERRED BY MCLEOD COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR City Engineer Priebe was present to explain the request which was referred to the City for approval as the property is within two -miles of the City. The plat consists of two lots which face South Grade Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, September 20, 1983 Page 4 Road. Rezoning will be from agricultural to rural residential to allow the development of single-family, non-farm dwellings. Mr. Priebe noted that both requests (platting and rezoning), conform to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Beatty made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of the requests for platting and rezoning and that the recommendation be passed on to the County Zoning Administrator. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. (b) REVIEW OF NEW WORDING PROPOSED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE (DOG KENNEL) Following a complaint about dogs being bred as a business at a local residence, City Attorney Schaefer composed a definition for the word "kennel" to be part of and an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 464. After discussion, it was the consensus of the commission that the definition of "kennel" should be stated as follows: "KENNEL: Any premises used by a person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling or boarding dogs." Mr. Beatty made a motion to authorize City staff to set a public hearing to consider amending Zoning Ordinance 464 to include the above listed definition of the word kennel. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried unanimously. 5. New Business (a) REVIEW OF PROPOSED REZONING BY GORDON HEDLUND - .City Engineer presented a letter he received from Mr. Hedlund ,explaining his proposal to extend the mobil home park. The land he proposes to buy is presently zoned R-3. It would have to be rezoned R-5 to continue as a mobil home park. Mr. Priebe explained that the rezoning Nould just be an_eytension of tract already zoned R-5._ \ 1 It was the consensus of the planning commission that Mr. Hedlund should pursue the rezoning if he so desires. Mr. Priebe will notify Mr. Hedlund of the recommendation. -' 6. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P -.-M. on a motion by Mr. Beatty. Seconded by Mr. Erickson, the motion carried - unanimously.