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09-15-1981 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1981 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Don Erickson at 7:32 P.M. with the following members being present: Bill Backen, Ted Beatty, Roland Ebent, Larry Romo, Clint Tracy and Elsa Young in addition to chairman Erickson. Absent: None. Also attending were City Administrator Gary Plotz, Director of Engineering Marlow Priebe and Building Official Homer Pittman. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1981 were unanimously approved on motion by Ted Beatty and seconded by Bill Backen. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY DR. KUEHL TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, TO C-4, FRINGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT The hearing was opened at 7:33 P.M. by Chairman Erickson with the reading of publication #2812 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, September 4, 1981. Dr. Kuehl explained that the reason he requested this rezoning was so that he could have his chiropractic business in his home. After a period of two or three years he may want to convert his residence to office space. He went on to explain where the parking would be and also explained which portions of the house would be used for his practice and which ones for his residence. Mr. Harley Albers, 405 Shady Ridge Road, questioned the distance of the rezoning. He was not in favor and felt this was setting a precedent. Chairman Erickson explained the request was for Dr. Kuehl's lot only. Mr. Erickson had visited with Elva Wojohn who had sent a letter to the City stating she objected to the rezoning. He stated her main concern was what could happen in the future. The hearing was closed at 7:50 P.M. on motion by Bill Backen and seconded by Ted Beatty. The motion unanimously carried. Hutchinson Planning Commission Tuesday, September 15, 1981 Page 2 Mr. Roland Ebent then made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council the requested zoning change from R-2, Multiple Family District, to C-4, Fringe Commercial District. Seconded by Clint Tracy, the motion carried with all voting in favor except Don Erickson who abstained from voting. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY STEPHEN HOBBS & JAMES PAULSEN TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-2, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, TO C-4, FRINGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT The hearing was opened at 7:51 P.M. by Chairman Don Erickson with the reading of publication #2813 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, September 4, 1981. City Administrator Plotz explained the location of the land which the request is being made for. (Directly south of the Civic Arena between Harrington & Sunset). He went on to explain just what was allowed in C-4 zoning as stated in our zoning ordinance. Mr. Plotz explained that normally the use of the land is not assoc- iated with the rezoning process but in this case the use is known and the plans are for a bank. He then introduced Mr. Jack Kjos who asked Mr. Dan Johnson to ex- plain in more detail the plans of the bank. Mr. Johnson stated where the structure would be in detail such as setbacks and also stated a berm was planned to shield the cars from the public. Chairman Erickson then asked for comments from the public. Mr. Duane Lien, 954 Church Street, stated he wanted to keep the area residential. He also mentioned if he understood correctly an area twice as large had first been requested. Does this mean they'll try for a little area now and get the rest later? Mr. Bob Griffith, 914 Church, has a concern about traffic. Stat- ed he would like the city to stick to an idea instead of changing their minds on issues. Felt the Comprehensive Plan should be followed. Mr. Larry Pray, 944 Church, where does it all end? Was not in favor of the rezoning. Valarie Doering, 954 Stevens, felt the traffic is bad already. Also noise is something that should be considered. It is noisy enough already. Hutchinson Planning Commission Tuesday, September 15, 1981 Page 3 The hearing was closed at 8:25 P.M. on motion by Clint Tracy. Seconded by Ted Beatty, the motion unanimously carried. Mr. Ted Beatty then made a motion to deny the request for re- zoning. Seconded by Larry Romo, the motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT FOR "KIMBERLY COUNTRY ESTATES" City Engineer, Mr. Marlow Priebe, stated their had not been any changes from the preliminary plat. All easements are as request- ed by the Utilities. Mr. Ralph Neuman, Director of Maintenance Operations, has seen the plan and approved it. Mr. Clint Tracy made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of the final plat for Kimberly Country Estates. Second- ed by Ted Beatty, the motion unanimously carried. Mr. John Mlinar, Clifton Heights, was concerned about dual owner- ship of duplexes and asked if covenants had been filed. Lengthy discussion followed and it was determined that this should be filed at the time any transaction takes place. Mr. Jim DeMeyer stated maybe as a measure of caution we should check into the legal aspect of dividing up land as in the "Sub- divided Land Act". 5. NEW BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION REQUESTED BY MR. RAINWATER FOR FUTURE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR PURE CULTURE FOODS Mr. Julius Rainwater stated their plans were to build a new storage tank made of stainless steel. The zoning is IC -1 so therefore, a conditional use permit is necessary. It is located in the flood fringe district so the DNR will be notified of the hearing. None of the Planning Commission members were opposed to the request. (b) REVIEW OF 1982 BUDGET Mr. Plotz then went over the items of the budget. After brief discussion Mr. Ted Beatty made a motion to recommend to the City Council the 1982 budget for Planning in the amount of $1,875.00 be approved. Seconded by Bill Backen, the motion unanimously carried. Hutchinson Planning Commission Page 4 Tuesday, September 15, 1981 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M. on motion by Elsa Young. Seconded by Ted Beatty, the motion carried unanimously.