03-16-1993 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 16, 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: Dean Wood, Bill
Craig, Roland Ebent, Roger Gilmer, Craig Lenz and Chairman Gruett.
Members Absent: E1Roy Dobratz Also Present: Jim Marka, Building
Official.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, February 16, 1993. Seconded by Mr. Wood the
motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-3 TO R-4
REQUESTED BY AUGUSTA BUILDING CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY
SOUTH OF PLAZA HEIGHTS ADDITION
Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 5x31 p.m. with
the reading of publication #4472 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 7, 1993. The
request is for the purpose of considering rezoning from
R-3 to R-4 property south of Plaza Heights.
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the staff
recommendation to withdraw the request.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Lenz the hearing closed at 5:32 p.m. Mr. Craig made a
motion to remove the rezoning from the agenda, seconded
by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY CONNIE CAMPA, KARATE SCHOOL, HWY 15 N
Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. with
the reading of publication #4473 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 7, 1993. The
request is for a conditional use permit to allow the
owner to construct a karate school located on Hwy 15 N.
Mr. Marka explained the type of structure has possibly
changed and will no longer require a conditional use
permit.
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Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood
the hearing closed at 5:34 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion
to withdraw the request from the agenda, seconded by Mr.
Wood the motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF "OAKRIDGE"
SUBMITTED BY JAMES JOHNSON
Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 5:35 p.m. with
the reading of publication #4477 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 4, 1993. The
request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary
and final plat of Oakridge located on Texas Ave.
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the revised
drawings including plat, rezoning and conditional use
permit. He stated the developer is working on the
financing of the project. Mr. Marka addressed the
following items of staff recommendation:
- Proposed parking is adequate for the development.
- There are concerns with water service for fire
protection.
- Dolf Moon is discussing park land with the Park
Board.
- Calculations for ponding are adequate.
- Addressing system has been completed.
- A mechanical engineer is to verify the 8"
watermain.
- Water services are to be upgraded to 1-1/2".
- 10' easements are now revised on the property.
- The plat name is to be changed. (The new proposed
name is Jim Johnson Addition).
- $75.00 fee is to be paid for the conditional use
permit. (This fee was paid on 3/18/93)
Mr. Marka stated the staff is positive to the
development.
Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by
Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 5:38 p.m. Mr. Ebent made
a motion to approve the request subject to the staff
recommendations and the approval of the rezoning and
conditional use permit. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the
motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-3 TO R-4 IN TWIN OAKS
ADDITION REQUESTED BY JAMES JOHNSON
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:39 p.m. with the
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reading of publication #4476 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 4, 1993. The
request is for the purpose of rezoning property from R-3
to R-4 located on Texas Ave.
Building Official Jim Marka commented on staff
recommendation of approval based on execution of the
building permit and subdivision agreement.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by
Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Lenz made
a motion to approve the rezoning based on staff
recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried
unanimously.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
JAMES JOHNSON FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 92 UNIT RENTAL
TOWNHOUSES ON TEXAS AVE
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:41 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4484 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1993. The
request is for the purpose of allowing the construction
of a 92 unit rental townhouse located in the proposed
Oakridge plat.
Building Official Marka commented on staff review of the
site plan being positive.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Gilmer the hearing closed at 5:42 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a
motion to approve the request subject to approval of the
plat and rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion
carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY W.A. HELLAND FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE LOCATED AT 1200 7TH AVE NW
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:43 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4485 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1993. The
request is for the purpose of considering a variance to
meet average setback located at 1200 7th Ave NW.
Building Official Marka commented on the site plan and
the minimum setbacks.
Mr. Les Bulau, 530 School Rd N, voiced concern with the
proposed home blocking view for his home.
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Mr. Marka commented on the previously granted variance in
the area also on a corner lot. He stated the home fits
with the character of the neighborhood. Discussion
followed on the size of home that would fit on the lot.
After explanation Mr. Bulau had no problem with the
request.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Wood the hearing closed at 5:52 p.m. Mr. Craig moved to
approve the request sighting the corner lot as a
hardship. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried
unanimously.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REQUESTED
BY CITY STAFF TO CHANGE DWELLING UNIT DENSITY FROM 4500
SQ. FT. TO 4000 SQ. FT. IN R-3 DISTRICTS
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:53 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4487 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1993. The
request is for consideration requested by city staff to
amend the Zoning Ordinance #464 to change dwelling
density in the R-3 District from 4,500 square feet to
4,000 square feet per unit on 4 or more family or
townhouses in Section 8.05 and Section 9.
Building Official Jim�Iazka—exp-ia�ne�c-- the previous
ordinance was considerably less and__the_ revised
ordinance in very restrictive to develop. He explained
density fluctuates from city to city.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Gilmer the hearing closed at 5:59 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a
motion to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the
motion carried unanimously.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
MCLEOD GROUP HOME FOR RESIDENT'S SCHOOL
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:00 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4488 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 4, 1993. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional
use permit requested by McLeod Group Home for a
resident's school.
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the school the
use of the building. He stated there will be no change
in the dimension of the building or in occupancy.
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Dr. Peter Malmberg, Director of Crow River Special
Education, explained the placement of students into the
group homes and what counties they come from.
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 approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer
the motion carried unanimously.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
MCLEOD COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE FACILITY IN FAIR GROUNDS ADDITION
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:06 p.m. with the
reading of publication # as published in the Hutchinson
Leader on Thursday, March 16, 1993. The request is for
the purpose of considering a conditional use permit for
the construction of a household hazardous waste facility
in the Fair Grounds Addition.
Building Official Jim Marka explained the meaning of
household hazardous waste. Mr. Ed Homan, McLeod County
Zoning Administrator presented several options of the
site plan with option #3 being the county selection.
Mr. Tim Ulrich, McLeod County Fair Board, commented on
the proposed main entrance to the fairground.
There was discussion on the structure of the building and
the handling of the products.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Lenz the hearing closed at 6:35. Mr. Craig moved to
approve option #3 of the request. Seconded by Mr. Ebent
the motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY LEROY
CHRISTENSEN, HUTCHINSON TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS
Building Official Marka explained the staff
recommendations and the major concern is developing urban
in rural. County Zoning Administrator Ed Homan addressed
the procedure for reviewing the proposed streets.
Discussion followed on the testing of soils and the
desirability to develop outside the city limits. There
was much discussion on the city making recommendations on
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sketch plans as a concept. Mr. Craig moved to recommend
no objection to the concept of this sketch plan, seconded
by,Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lenz moved to direct city staff to work with county
staff to develop a procedure for criteria of which the
city and county would have the same procedures to
follow. This would be presented at the next planning
commission meeting. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion
carried unanimously.
(b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Building Official Marka presented a request for a
conditional use permit within the 2 mile radius submitted
by Skip Quade regarding a gravel pit operation. There
was no motion made.
5. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
7:30 p.m.
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