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10-19-1993 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1993 MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 19, 1993 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clint Gruett at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bill Craig, April Brandt, Craig Lenz, E1Roy Dobratz, Dean Wood (5:55 p.m.) and Chairman Gruett. Member absent: Roger Gilmer. Also Present: City Administrator Gary Plotz, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg, Building Official Jim Marka Engineering Technician Larry Huhn and Director of Parks and Recreation Dolf Moon. 2. MINUTES Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, September 21, 1993. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 3. PRESENTATION There was a 25 minute presentation by John Rodeberg on the recent 2 day seminar "Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Development". Mr. Rodeberg introduced members of FINRA, the Finland roadway and transportation representatives. He also gave an overview of the events that took place at the seminar. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUATION OF REZONING FROM C-3 TO R-2 LOCATED ON FRANKLIN ST REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 5:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #4555 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 5, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by city staff to rezone property on Franklin St. from C-3 (Central commercial District) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residence District). City Administrator Plotz commented on the request and the land use. He also commented on Mrs. Sheppard's house and City Council recommendations. He stated staff recommends taking action this month and Lot #3 will be clarified at the City Council meeting on October 26th. Ms. Audrey Field, neighboring property owner, asked about moving the Sheppard house. Mr. Plotz explained the cost of moving the house and the HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1993 appropriate zoning. He also explained the R-2 zoning is single or two family zoning and the county did not bid on the home. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 6:05 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PORTABLE SIGNS REQUESTED BY SOS PROMOTIONS Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:06 p.m. with the reading of publication #4574 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday October 7, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Judy Judes, SOS Promotions, for a conditional use permit to place portable directional signs on property owned by Citgo Quick Mart located at the intersection of Main Street N. and 4th Ave NW and Coborn's located at the intersection of Hwy 15 South and South Grade Rd. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the conditional use request and stated according to the present zoning ordinance temporary signs on private property require a conditional use permit. Mr. Plotz commented on the response from MNDot. The sign coordinator for MNDot stated the state requirements for directional signs are very strict. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 6:07 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval of the request noting staff recommendations of non -flashing signs, the signs are to be 5' off the property line to maintain a suitable sit distance. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ADDITION TO SUBWAY REQUESTED BY STEVE FANGMEIER Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:08 p.m. with the reading of publication #4575 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 7, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Steve Fangmeier, Subway, for a conditional use permit to enlarge the parking lot and construct a 12' x 42' addition onto Subway located at 204 Hwy 7 West. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented - on the I/C zone requiring a conditional use permit and stated staff had concerns with the front yard setback. The addition encroached into highway right of way. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1993 Mr. Fangmeier presented an updated drawing showing setbacks and an additional construction to the south of the building. He also presented a letter from Allan Rice, MNDot, stating the uncertain plans for Hwy 7 in the near future. Building Official Jim Marka commented staff concerns of the setback from Hwy 7. He stated the drive-thru on Water Street was not a problem with staff. Mr. Fangmeier stated he would finish the parking lot this fall and like to start the addition also this fall. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed at 6:23 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the parking lot and the west side addition subject to the building not encroach into the highway right of way. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A 1973 REGAL MOBILE HOME UNTO LOT IN COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE REQUESTED BY JAMES NELSON Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:24 p.m. with the reading of publication #4577 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 7, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by James Nelson to move a 1973 Regal mobile home unto lot in Country Club Terrace. Mr. Plotz explained staff approval subject to life safety issued being met. Mr. Nelson commented the home is up to code. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:25 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to meeting the life safety codes. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ACME CAR WASH REQUESTED BY TOM LUDOWESE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:26 p.m. with the reading of publication #4578 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1993 October 7, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Tom Ludowese, Acme Carwash, for a conditional use permit to construct a 52' x 18' automatic bay addition unto Acme Carwash located at 690 South Grade Rd. City Administrator Plotz commented on the request and staff recommendations. Mr. Ludowese stat the automatic stall washes the undercarriage. Building Official Marka commented the request does met stacking requirements. Mr. Dobratz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 6:29 p.m. Mr. Dobratz made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations of installing flammable wastetrap, sludge and grit container, and provide curb on east side and extend hard surface on exit driving area north side to lot line. (f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT COLD STORAGE BUILDING ON PLOWMAN'S PROPERTY REQUESTED BY SCOTT PLOWMAN Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:30 p.m. with the reading of publication #4579 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 7, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request .by Scott Plowman to construct a 120' x 60' cold storage building located at Plowman's, 1165 Hwy 7. Mr. Plotz explained the request is for a storage building in the C-4 district requiring a conditional use permit. Mr. Plowman stated the floor will be a concrete slab and the building will be tapped for a drain. The storage will be boat items etc., there will not be tractors or snowplows stored in the building. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:35. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REPLACE EXISTING 14'X 20' GARAGE REQUESTED BY KAROL MORTENSEN, 575 CLARK ST HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1993 Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:36 p.m. with the reading of publication #4580 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 7, 1993. the request is for the purpose of considering a request by Karol Mortensen, 575 Clark St., to construct a 14' x 20' garage on existing location at 575 Clark St. City Administrator Plotz explained the zoning ordinance allows replacement of existing garages with a conditional use permit. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 6:37 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE GARAGE REQUESTED BY ROBERT BLUHM, 489 CALIFORNIA ST. Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:38 p.m. with the reading of publication #4581 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 7, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Robert Bluhm, 489 California St, for a conditional use permit to move a 20' x 24' garage to his property at 489 California St. Mr. Plotz presented a picture of the garage and stated staff recommends approval of the request. Mr. Bluhm stated the garage will be set on a new slab and he will be replacing the siding with vinyl siding and replace the present garage door. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed at 6:39 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS None 6. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF SUNNYSIDE IST ADDITION SUBMITTED BY LEROY CHRISTENSEN, HUTCHINSON TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 1993 Mr. Plotz commented on the plat. Mr. Marka stated the staff requests certified installers and inspectors. Mr. Rodeberg has no problems with the future road connections. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend favorable recommendation to the city council. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT IN HUTCHINSON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAT #2 REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the tax increment district and the property involved in the lot split. Staff recommends approval of the lot split. City Attorney Barry Anderson has contacted Festival Foods. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on a meeting he and Bonnie Baumetz had with County Zoning Administrator Ed Homan and Liz Schecht. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.