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07-21-1981 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1981 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Don Erickson at 7:30 P.M. with the following members being present: Roland Ebent, Larry Romo and Clint Tracy in addition to Chairman Erickson. Absent: Bill Backen, Ted Beatty and Elsa Young. Also attending were City Administrator Gary Plotz, Director of Engineering Marlow Priebe, Building Official Homer Pittman, Fire Marshall George Field, and Assistant City Attorney Jim Schaefer. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 16, 1981 were unanimously approved on motion by Larry Romo and seconded by Clint Tracy. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY MR. ROBERT L. MILEY The hearing was opened at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman Erickson with the reading of publication #2779 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, July 10, 1981. Mr. Plotz explained a newly revised section in our ordinance re- quires a conditional use permit for the moving of all structures. Mr. Robert Miley's request is to move a newly constructed 8' x 12' storage shed in his back yard. No one was present opposing this request. The hearing was closed at 7:34 P.M. on motion by Clint Tracy. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion unanimously carried. Mr. Larry Romo then made a motion to recommend approval of the requested conditional use permit. Seconded by Clint Tracy, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY MR. GEOFFREY DOCKEN The hearing was opened at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Erickson with the reading of publication #2775 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, July 10, 1981. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained that Mr. Docken wanted to add on to a deck that was non -conforming. Since the house is a split foyer, balconies cannot occupy more than 1/3 the length of the building wall on which they are located and Mr. Docken's does. Page 2 Hutchinson Planning Commission July 21, 1981 Also balconies cannot project to a distance of more than six (6) feet into yards of more than twenty (20) feet. Mr. Docken's is 6' 8". Therefore, a variance is necessary. No one was present voicing any objection to this request. The hearing was closed at 7:38 P.M. on motion by Roland Ebent. Seconded by Clint Tracy, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Clint Tracy then made a motion to recommend approval of the requested variance(s) to the City Council. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SIGN VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY "PRAIRIE HOUSE, INC." The hearing was opened at 7:39 P.M. with the reading of publication #2780 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, July 10, 1981. It was explained by Mr. Plotz there were two separate signs in which the variance(s) were for. One is a free standing sign 21' in height being 8' off the ground. Our ordinance states no ground sign may be less than 10' above ground. The other request is from the total area allowed. Section 10.05, B,6., states no wall sign may exceed forty (40) square feet in area. A variance is necessary. Sect. 10.05C.4(3) allows total area of 420 sq. ft. for business signs in a C-4 zone. The request is for 506 sq. ft. so a variance of 86 sq. ft. is necessary. Mr. Art Bretzke, representing the "Prairie House" then spoke ex- plaining that portions of the sign on the building were part of the decor and not for advertising purposes. As for the free stand- ing sign, he stated it would not be a problem to raise it the re- quired two feet. On motion by Clint Tracy, the hearing was closed at 7:47 P.M. Sec- onded by Larry Romo, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Clint Tracy then made a motion to recommend approval of the sign variance(s) of the total area allowed. However, since it was deter- mined it would not be a problem to raise the free standing sign, this was not included in the recommendation. Variance for sign exceeding 40 sq. feet was also allowed. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY ANGELA AMUNDSON The hearing was opened at 7:49 P.M. by Chairman Erickson with the reading of publication #2781 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, July 10, 1981. Page 3 Hutchinson Planning Commission July 21, 1981 Mr. Plotz pointed out a letter had been written to Mr. Roger Amundson on June 22, 1981 from City Engineer Priebe requesting the drainage conform to the survey submitted and also the con- struction of two off street parking spaces. Mr. Amundson stated if he had built the house according to the elevation plan it would not have been possible to have a drain in the basement floor since the sewer drain is only five (5) feet underground at that point. After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that since none of the neighboring property owners were present with any complaints, the drainage plan must not have had any affect on their property. The off street parking was then discussed. After a reviewal of the plan it was determined there was enough room for the two (2) required off street parking spaces to the west'of the house. Even a single car garage could possibly be built should the property owner desire to do so. The hearing was closed at 8:12 P.M. on motion by Larry Romo. Sec- onded by Clint Tracy, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larry Romo then made a motion the variance requested from the off street parking requirements be rejected. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MR. RICHARD LARSON FOR PRE- LIMINARY PLAT FOR "KIMBERLY'S COUNTRY ESTATES" The hearing was opened at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman Erickson with the reading of publication #2776 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, July 10, 1981. This item was referred back to the Planning Commission from the City Council. Mr. Larson had requested a variance in a letter dated June 30, 1981 for a variance in the reduction in street right of way for the ex- tension of Hilltop Drive from 60' to 40' and/or 50' right of way. After reviewal by the Commission it was decided all the easements were shown, underground such as water and sewer were shown and two accesses from the new subdivision were provided. With the exception of one lot, all lots have 10,000 square feet qualifying them for duplexes. Page 4 Hutchinson Planning Commission July 21, 1981 Mr. Plotz stated all the plats in the future as well as this one will be reviewed by the head of the street department. Mr. John Mlinar, 704 Hilltop Drive, stated he felt the exact length of the variance requested by Mr. Larson should be stated. Roman Haas, 113, Mark Drive, questioned if Clifton Heights is considered a subdivision. Assistant City Attorney, Jim Schaefer, felt as soon as Clifton Heights was annexed into the city it was considered a subdivision. Ann Haas, 113 Mark Drive, wanted to know if the traffic could be metered in some way. Traffic isn't a problem now but.felt it would be with the new proposed area. Lee Stritesky, 709 Hilltop, felt maintenance could be a real prob- lem as Garden Road tends to break up even now. Since it has been a concern of the residents of Clifton Heights having one main roadway out of Clifton Heights, it was the consensus of the Commission to request the City Council to grade and gravel Hilltop Drive in Santelman's Addition in the near future. On motion by Clint Tracy, the hearing was closed at 8:44 P.M. Seconded by Larry Romo, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larry Romo then made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of the preliminary plat known as "Kimberly's Country Estates" subject to the variance on the extension of Hilltop Drive with a reduction from 60' to 40' from easterly right of way line of Garden Road easterly 155' and for a reduction in right of way of 60' to 50' from said point 155' east of Garden Road to 255' east of Garden Road. Seconded by Clint Tracy, the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RICHARD SCHMIDTBAUER FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR "SCHMIDTBAUER'S SECOND ADDITION" The hearing was opened at 8:48 P.M. with the reading of publication #2777 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, July 10, 1981. After discussion the plat was found to meet all the requirements so the hearing was closed at 8:50 P.M. on motion by Clint Tracy. Sec- onded by Larry Romo, the motion unanimously carried. Mr. Clint Tracy then made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of the preliminary plat for Schmidtbauer's Second Addition. Seconded by Larry Romo, the motion carried unanimously. Page 5 Hutchinson Planning Commission July 21, 1981 (g) CONSIDERATION OF REVISING THE PARK CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE # 464 The hearing was opened at 8:51 P.M. by Chairman Erickson with the reading of publication # 2778 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday, July 10, 1981. This had been reviewed at the past meeting where a 10% increase was determined a fair amount. The present schedule was adopted April 11, 1978 and has not been reviewed since that time. After discussion the Commission decided this should be reviewed annually in the month of August. The hearing was closed at 9:00 P.M. on motion by Roland Ebent. Seconded by Clint Tracy, the motion unanimously carried. Mr. Larry Romo then made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the revised park contribution schedule. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. 4. Old Business None 5. New Business None 6. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 P.M. on motion by Clint Tracy and seconded by Larry Romo. The motion unanimously carried.