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01-21-1981 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1981 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to order by Vice -Chairman Bill Backen at 7:30 P.M. with the following members being present: Roland Ebent, Larry Romo, and Elsa Young in addition to Vice -Chairman Bill Backen. Absent were Ted Beatty, Don Erickson and Clint Tracy. Also attending were City Attorney, Mr. Buzz Schantzen and Director of Engineering Mr. Marlow Priebe. 2. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated December 16, 1980 were un- animously approved on motion by Roland and seconded by Elsa Young. 3. PUBLIC HEARING a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCES) SUBMITTED BY KIM PIEHL Vice -Chairman Bill Backen opened the hearing at 7:32 P.M. with the reading of publication #2368 as published in the Hutchinson Bader on Friday, January 9, 1981. Mr. Larry Wendorff, representing the Piehl's, explained to the Commission that the Piehl's wished to split their lot into two parcels and sell the lot on the corner as they have no use for it. In doing this, each lot would become short in lot depth and one would become short in lot area according to our Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, they are requesting a variance. At the present time, only a house is to be constructed but it was determined should a garage be built at a later date and if it were unattached, it would be considered an assessory building and six feet from the lot line would be in order with our Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Backen explained three variances were necessary; 1) one lot variance from lot depth from 100' to 97', 2) one lot variance from lot depth from 100' to 62', and 3) one lot variance from lot area from 6,000 sq. ft. to 5,797 sq. ft. Vice -Chairman Backen asked for comments from the Commission. Elsa Young felt it was crowded enough in that area. Mr. Roland Ebent questioned if the small utility building would be moved. Mr. Wendorff replied that the property owners would agree to move it if it should become a problem. Hutchinson Planning Commission January 21, 1981 (2) On motion by Larry Romo, the hearing was closed at 7:45 P.M. Seconded by Elsa Young, the motion unanimously carried. Mr. Larry Romo then made a motion to grant the three above variances discussed. The motion was seconded by Roland Ebent. The motion passed with Bill Backen, Larry Romo and Roland Ebent voting in favor and Elsa Young against. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) DISCUSSION ON SIGN INSTALLATION ON HWY. # 7 WEST REQUESTED BY MR. CURTIS OF BLOCHER ADV. CO. Mr. Curt Sauer, representing Blocher Adv. Co., explained to the Commission his firms desire to put up a billboard on Hwy. # 7 West. He went on to say Hutchinson is growing and they have had requests for regional and national advertising. He then pre- sented a picture of samples of billboards his company has put up in other areas. He explained this would be a permanent struc- ture but the face could change periodically. Mr. Priebe, Dir. of Eng., explained the zoning ordinance states this type of sign must be 500' from residential property. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the members pre- sent if the property owner involved had no objection to the bill- board, he could procede with the necessary variance and condit- ional use permit hearings. b) DISCUSSION ON RICHARD STURGES REQUEST TO MAKE ADDITION TO GARAGE LOCATED AT 425 THIRD AVENUE S.E. At the past meeting each member was asked to drive by the property mentioned so he/she could decide if the request was reasonable. The request is to make an addition to a non -conforming garage. After discussion, the Planning Commission members present felt the request was reasonable and Mr. Sturges could procede with the request if he should so desire. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) REVIEWAL OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN PRESENTED BY MR. CLARENCE SIMONOWICZ Due to the fact Mr. Simonowicz was not able to attend this meet- ing, this item was deferred. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. on motion by Elsa Young. Seconded by Larry Romo, the motion carried unanimously.