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03-19-1981 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 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: Ted Beatty, Roland Ebent and Larry Romo in addition to Chairman Erickson. Absent were Bill Backen, Clint Tracy and Elsa Young. Also attending were City Administrator, Gary Plotz, Director of Engineering, Marlow Priebe, Acting Building Official, Homer Pittman, Fire Marshal, George Field and City Attorney, Buzz Schantzen. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 17, 1981 were un- animously approved on motion by Ted Beatty and seconded by Larry Romo. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 4. OLD BUSINESS (a) REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Marlow Priebe, Director of Engineering, explained there were very few changes to be made. He mentioned that the drainage system in the northern part of the City could not handle any additional annexations until such time new storm sewers could be built. Mr. Priebe suggested changing the area north of North High Drive adjacent to Hwy. # 15 from medium to high density to commercial to conform to the present useage. After discussion, Mr. Ted Beatty made the motion to recommend to the City Council to adopt the Comprehensive Plan with the one noted change from medium to high density to commercial for the area north of North High Drive. Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion carried unanimously. (b) DISCUSSION ON ZONING OF NEWLY ANNEXED CLIFTON HEIGHTS IN RELATION TO THE SURROUNDING AREA There was much discussion on what the proper zoning of this newly annexed area should be. (2) Hutchinson Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 1981 Mr. Priebe, City Engineer, suggested holding a hearing for R-3 zoning and should there be a lot of opposition it could be chang- ed to the more restrictive zoning of R-2. You cannot, however, go to less restrictive zoning as would be the case from R-2 to R-3. Mr. Ted Beatty then made a motion to set a public hearing for April 21, 1981 for the rezoning of the newly annexed Clifton Heights from R-1 to R-3. Seconded by Larry Romo, the motion unanimously carried. (c) REVIEW ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGES DISCUSSED AT PAST WORKSHOPS All the proposed changes that had been discussed at earlier work- shops had been distributed in the packet for reviewal. It was decided one item concerning PUD's should be deleted stating that three (3) acres were required. Mr. Ted Beatty then made a motion to set a public hearing for April 21, 1981 for the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. Seconded by Larry Romo, the motion carried unanimously. (d) REVIEW REVISED ORDINANCE SECTION 10.05 (C)(4)(d) PERTAINING TO BILLBOARDS Mr. Plotz, City Administrator, stated he had taken a survey of several cities on their ordinances pertaining to billboards. He had used the used the City of Willmar's ordinance as an ex- ample. He went on further to say that St. Cloud also has an ordinance that is similar. The City of Granite Falls does not allow any billboards whatsoever. This is another alternative we could follow. Mr. Romo felt there could be a problem changing the ordinance after a request has been made. Mr. Buzz Schantzen, City Attorney, felt this would not be a problem. Mr. Ted Beatty then made a motion to hold a public hearing on April 21, 1981 for the purpose of changing section 10.05 (C)(4) (d) on billboards in our zoning ordinance to not allow bill- boards of any sort in city limits. Seconded by Larry Romo, the motion unanimously carried. (e) DISCUSSION ON POLICY FOR SIDEWALKS - (PART OF THE CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENT POLICY) Mr. Ted Beatty explained to the Commission that the City Council had.requested this portion of the Capital Improvement Plan be reviewed further. (3) Hutchinson Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 1981 A very lengthy discussion followed and it was determined that the sidewalk district, central business district and off-street parking district should all have the same boundaries. It was also decided in all residential areas, sidewalk install- ation, replacement or repair on a one-time basis will be accomp- lished by the City through an expansion of the City's Bonding Program. A separate roll would be established for each project. To all property owners who have sidewalks that are already in and repair or replacement is necessary a credit would be given based on the amount of footage replaced. Mr. Plotz stated this could probably be done on the new computer recently purchased by the City. The attached policy was adopted on motion by Larry Romo and seconded by Ted Beatty. The motion unanimously carried. 5. NEW BUSINESS None. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 P.M. on motion by Larry Romo. Seconded by Ted Beatty, the motion unanimously carried. SIDEWALKS POLICIES Sidewalks are to be provided on public roads as follows: A. Major thoroughfares with traffic volumes exceeding 1,000 vehicles per day. B. All major routes to public schools. C. All major commercial areas where foot traffic is essential. D. Sidewalk installation in the Central Business District, defined below will be assessed to the abutting property owners with the exception of homesteaded residential property owners which will be deferred until such time it becomes non -homestead. DESCRIPTION: Beginning at the centerline of Main Street and the South Shore line of the South Fork of the Crow River, thence westerly along said south shore line to the centerline of the alley in Block 41, north half of the City, thence south along the centerline of the alley in Block 41 and 51 north half of City and Block 9, 11, 29 and 31 south half of City to the centerline of Fourth Avenue S.W; thence east along the centerline of Fourth Avenue S.W. and S.E. to the centerline of the alley in Block 33; South half City; thence north along said centerline of alley in block 33 to the south line of Lot 1; thence east along said south line of Lot 1 to the centerline of Hassan Street; thence North along said centerline of Hassan Street to the centerline of Third Avenue S.E; thence east along the centerline of Third Avenue S.E. to the centerline of Adams Street, thence north along the centerline of Adams Street -to the centerline of Washington Avenuei thence west along the centerline of Washington Avenue o the centerline of the alley in Block 47, North half City; thence north along the centerline of alley in said Block 47 to the centerline of First Avenue N.E., thence west along the centerline of First Avenue N.E. to the centerline of Jefferson Street, thence north along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the South shore line of the Crow River; thence westerly along said shore line to the centerline of Main Street, the point of beginning. E. In all other areas sidewalk installation, replacement, or repair, on a one-time basis, will be accomplished by the City through an expansion of the Citys Street Bonding program. F. All sidewalk repair or replacement subsequent to the above construct- ion in Section E. will be the responsibility of the property owner.