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07-20-1993 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 20, 1993 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clint Gruett at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bill Craig, E1Roy Dobratz, April Brandt, Roger Gilmer, Craig Lenz and Chairman Gruett Members Absent: Dean Wood Also Present: City Administrator Gary Plotz, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg, Engineering Technician Larry Huhn, and Asst. City Attorney Gina Brandt 2. MINUTES Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, June 15, 1993. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT APARTMENT DWELLING IN WALNUT RIDGE ESTATES REQUESTED BY RALPH SCHMITZ Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #4543 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 8, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit submitted by Mr. Ralph Schmitz, Schmitz Koronovich, Inc., to allow him to construct a 48 unit apartment project in an R-4 district located in the Walnut Ridge Estates plat. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the request and stated the developer and Building Official Jim Marka have addressed the items that planning staff has recommended to be completed. Mr. Schmitz stated basically all items have been addressed. He questioned item #5 regarding the extent of berming. Director of Engineering John Rodeberg explained a buffer should be maintained between the R-2 and R-4 Districts on Ridge Ave.. This is to serve as a visual barrier to separate lights from the apartment dwellings and single family residence. Mr. Schmitz stated he will submit a tot lot plan and have a large area for that development. He presented a letter from Barr Engineering regarding the wetland mitigation. 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 20, 1993 Mr. Schmitz stated there will be 134 parking stalls as the city has calculated. City Administrator Plotz stated infrastructure easements are to be shown. Mr. Schmitz explained the infrastructure placement has not yet been identified. There was discussion and concerns voiced by neighboring property owners regarding the berming to shield their homes. Director of Engineering Rodeberg commented on the appropriate use of the land and the area. Discussion followed on the transition of land use. Mr. Wayne Anderson, 700 Walnut, stated concerns with parking in the development and traffic. Mr. Rodeberg commented on the access and the complication of the wetland limitations. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:12 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to satisfying the recommendations by staff as follows: 1) Rear yard setback on Lot 11, should be 15' parallel to the front setback, 2) Explain 12' vs. 10' front easements, 3) R-4 requires 35' minimum building setbacks or setbacks equal to the building height whichever is greater, 4) Provide dumpster screening, 5) Berm 3 to 1 at the westerly line between the R -4/R-2 districts. Provide coniferous plantings, 6) Buildings are required by code to be sprinkled, 7) Parkland contribution to be 15% of the undeveloped site, 8) Provide Tot -lot design submit to the Hutchinson Park Board, 9) Site grading to be within .2 prior to request for installation of gas and electric utilities or request for a building permit, 10) Minimum paving on cul-de-sac is 531, 11) Revise minimum basement floor elevations and provide top of foundation elevations, 12) Show wetland mitigation location, 13) No on-site catch basin represented, 14) Handicap stalls are incorrect, 15) Close existing curb -cut on Bluff St, 16) Confirm fire hydrant location with the Fire Marshal/Chief, 17) Provide parking ratios, ordinance requires 1 per bedroom plus .5 per unit, 18) Street names to be Hillcrest Rd NE, Walnut St NE, Hillcrest Ridge Ave NE, 19) Water mains to be 811, 20) Storm sewer sizing to be approved by City Engineer, 21) Show easements and 22) Represent identification signage on site plan. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 20, 1993 (b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MARK SCHILLING TO MOVE GARAGE UNTO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 142 - 3RD AVE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:13 p.m. with the reading of publication #4544 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 8, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to move an 18' x 19' garage from 345 Hassan St to property located at 142 -3rd Ave SE. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the request and staff recommendations. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:14 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JUNACE GEHRKE TO MOVE GARAGE UNTO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 HARMONY LANE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:15 p.m. with the reading of publication #4545 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 8, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to move a 14' x 20' garage from 619 2nd Ave SW to property located at 625 Harmony LN. City Administrator Plotz explained the request and staff recommendation moving of utilities in at owner's expense. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:16 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request noting moving of utilities at owner's expense. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO MACHINE SHOP LOCATED AT 106 ERIE REQUESTED BY ROBERT MALONE, 3-D CNC, INC. Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:17 p.m. with the reading of publication #4546 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 8, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to construct a 26' x 30' addition to existing 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 20, 1993 machine shop building in I/C District located at 106 Erie St. Mr. Plotz stated property must meet flood fringe elevations. Mr. Robert Malone, 3-D CNC Inc., stated he will meet all requirements by staff. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:18 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations as follows: Hard surface parking required, one handicap stall 13' x 20' required, no semi offloading permitted unless a loading berth is provided, finished floor elevation to be 1041.21, walls closer than 20' are required be one hour rated, provide handicap access to building, no outdoor storage permitted, screen dumpster, 29' parking provides for only one way access and identify curb -cut locations. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MCLEOD COUNTY FAIR ASSN TO MOVE BUILDING UNTO FAIRGROUNDS Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:19 p.m. with the reading of publication #4547 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 8, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to move a 40' x 60' building unto the fairgrounds located at 860 Century. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the request and the fact Building Official Jim Marka has reviewed the plan and recommends approval. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:20 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion'to recommend approval of the request seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROGER STEARNS, STEARNSWOOD, TO MOVE STORAGE BUILDING Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:21 p.m. with the reading of publication #4548 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 8, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to move a 32' x 64' metal shed and add two 12' shed roof wings and recover with new side walls on property located at Stearnswood, Inc., 3rd Ave NW. 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 20, 1993 City Administrator Plotz commented on the request being in an I/C zone and on railroad property. He stated staff recommends 40' separation between buildings_ Mr. Roger Stearns, Stearnswood Inc., stated there is 46' between buildings. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:22 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE 1975 MARSHFIELD MOBILE HOME UNTO LOT IN MCDONALDS LAKEVIEW TERRACE OR COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:23 p.m. with the reading of publication #4549 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 8, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to move a 1975 Marshfield mobile home unto lot in McDonald's Lakeview Terrace or Country Club Terrace. Mr. Plotz explained the request and the two locations. He stated the staff has the standard life safety recommendations. Mr. Dobratz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed at 6:24 p.m. Mr. Dobratz made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to the life safety issued being addressed. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) (b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "WALNUT RIDGE ESTATES" SUBMITTED BY RALPH SCHMITZ City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the staff recommendation to provide 15' radius at intersections. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval of the request subject to the 15' radius at intersection and the previous 22 items as stated in the conditional use permit for the apartment dwelling. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS REQUESTED BY LARRY MCKIMM, HASSAN VALLEY TWP., 2 MILE RADIUS 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 20, 1993 City Administrator Plotz explained the request and commented on the assessments. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the area is serviced by Hutchinson Utilities. Mr. McKimm will be talking to Hassan Valley Township. There was discussion of Orderly Annexation agreements with the surrounding townships. The property owner is to be the lead agent in an annexation. At this time, Mr. McKimm has not talked to the township. No action was taken by the planning commission. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "KOELLN'S SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY GERALD KOELLN, HUTCHINSON TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS Mr. Plotz commented on the plat subject to percolation tests. Mr. Koelln presented the completed percolation tests. Mr. Gilmer made a motion to recommend approval of the request with no objection, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MCPHERSON'S SUBDIVISION SUBMITTED BY JOSEPH MCPHERSON, HASSAN VALLEY TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS City Administrator Plotz commented on the request in Hassan Valley as being preliminary and final combined. Mr. McPherson stated he appreciated the city reviewing both preliminary and final plats together. Mr. Gilmer moved to recommend approval with no objection, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. There was discussion on the procedure regarding sketch plans and plats in the 2 mile 'radius. Smaller plats could be a one step preliminary'and final at one time, however, larger developments should have separate action. (e) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "BERNHAGEN'S SUBDIVISION' SUBMITTED BY JOHN BERNHAGEN, HUTCHINSON TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS City Administrator Plotz commented on the completed percolation tests and staff recommendation of certified 6 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 20, 1993 inspectors and installers for the septic systems. Mr. Bernhagen explained the change on the revised plat combining lots 8 and 9. He also stated there will be one access only from County Rd 7. Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval of the request with no objection, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY LEONARD RUTLEDGE, HASSAN VALLEY TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS TO REDUCE REAR AND SIDE YARD SETBACK Mr. Plotz commented on the location of the request and the variance. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Ms Brandt the motion carried unanimously. (g) DISCUSSION REQUESTED BY STAFF TO REZONE LOT 10, BLOCK 51 SOUTH 1/2 CITY FROM R-2 TO C-3 ON FRANKLIN ST City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the location of the home in an R-2 district. He stated there would be a possibility of rezoning or amending the zoning ordinance for a specific use. Ms Janke, prospective owner, stated she would restore the house and sell antiques, gifts and collectibles. She stated this is a unique old house. Mr. Plotz stated rezoning could be a problem in, the resale of the house and also it could be spot zoning'. Discussion followed on spot zoning and concerns with spot zoning. There was also discussion on other alternatives such as conditional use permit on the property. (h) DISCUSSION OF SUMP PUMP ORDINANCE LANGUAGE REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF City Administrator ' Gary Plotz commented on the recommendations by Building Official Jim Marka to incorporate language of sump pump ordinance into. the municipal code. Discussion followed as to enforcement of 7 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 20, 1993 an ordinance such as this. Asst. City Attorney Gina Brandt stated it is difficult to enforce however, important to have an ordinance in place. (i) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 5. OTHER BUSINESS NONE 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. 8