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02-16-1993 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING CON04ISSION Tuesday, February 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, ElRoy Dobratz, Roger Gilmer, Craig Lenz and Chairman Gruett. Members Absent: None Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator, John Rodeberg, City Engineer, and Jim Marka, Building Official. 2. MINUTES Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, January 19, 1993. Seconded by Mr. Ebent 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 5:31 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. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the proposal and staff recommendation to continue the hearing until a complete site plan is submitted. Mr. Greg Solsrud, Augusta Building Corporation, stated he is working with staff and asked to continue the hearing to the March meeting. Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the hearing for 30 days only, seconded by Mr. Dobratz 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 5:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #4473 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thu_sday, 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. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 16, 1993 City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the location and the recommendation of staff regarding a complete site plan being submitted. Building Official Jim Marka stated the building structure has changed but recommends to continue the hearing. Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to March, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-3 TO R-4 IN TWIN OAKS ADDITION REQUESTED BY JAMES JOHNSON Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:36 p.m. with the reading of publication #447 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 4, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a rezoning from R-3 to R-4 property in Twin Oaks Addition. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained staff recommendation that platting be completed. Mr. James Johnson, owner of the property, commented on staff recommendations regarding the Oakridge plat. Building Official Marka commented on the questions of rezoning Twin Oaks. There was discussion on the present property and density. Mr. Lenz made a motion to continue the hearing to March, seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF "OAKRIDGE" SUBMITTED BY JAMES JOHNSON Mr. Lenz made a motion to continue the hearing to March along with the rezoning, seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY SHAWN HEAIRET TO MOVE A 1975 TRAILER HOME TO COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:44 p.m. with the reading of publication #4478 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 4, 1993. The request is for the purpose of moving a 1975 Freedom trailer home unto a lot in Country Club Terrace. E PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 16, 1993 City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the request and the staff recommendations of meeting Life Safety requirements. Mr. Plotz presented pictures of the home. Mr. Shawn Heairet, owner of the trailer home, commented on the status of the staff recommendations. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 5:46 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the request subject to staff recommendations of meeting the life safety issues as follows: Egress windows in all bedrooms, Interconnected smoke detectors, verify all appliances, plumbing, electrical, etc. to be brought to present day code, and verify double glaze windows. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DAVID KNOOP AND DOUG THOMPSON FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BURGER KING RESTAURANT ON HWY 7 W Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:47 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4479 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, February 4, 1993. The request is for the purpose of constructing a Burger King restaurant located on Hwy 7 W. City Administrator Plotz explained the proposal and presented the revised site drawing showing 10 additional parking spaces. Building Official Marka stated the zoning ordinance is unclear on the parking requirements for a fast food restaurant. He commented on his conversation with Mr. Bill Weber regarding the intent of the revision in the ordinance. Mr. Marka also commented on the problems of snow removal. Mr. Thompson, developer, stated the way add more parking would be to purchase additional land. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the ponding would be in the parking lot. He commented that a 5' setback from the curb to property line would be sufficient. Building Official Marka commented on the railroad easements. Mr. Knoop, developer, commented on the future plans for one curb cut on Hwy 7 in 1997 as per his conversation with MN Dot. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 16, 1993 M Mr. Marka commented on the staff recommendations and stated the revised site plan does meet the ordinance requirements. Mr. John Muske, 70 - 4th Ave NW, neighboring property owner, commented on his and other neighboring property owner's concerns as follows: - traffic increase on Hwy 7 (he would encourage the majority of traffic to go on 3rd Ave.) - safety of the children crossing Hwy 7 - noise in the parking lot and how that would be controlled - headlights facing the residential district as they come through the drive thru Mr. Bob Hornick, neighboring property owner, questioned the parking that would be eliminated when Hwy 7 is widened. City Administrator Plotz read correspondence from Marcella Anderson voicing her concerns. Discussion followed on the possibility of a major access off of 3rd Ave. and controlling noise in the parking lot. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:27 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to city staff recommendations and shielding of lighting from the neighboring residential district. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY DEAN LIMOGES IN SANTLEMAN ADDITION City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the proposal of a replat. Mr. Limoges introduced Mr. Mularoni, architect for the project. Mr. Mularoni presented a drawing of the project and explained the phases and density. He commented on the concept of affordable housing and stated the cluster 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 16, 1993 homes would be single family homes. Mr. Limoges stated the project would not exceed 71 units and also explained each building is to have an owner occupant with an association contract. Mr. Plotz explained under Section 8.46 and Planned Development District there would be more flexibility in the development. There was discussion on subdivision agreements and covenants placed on the property. (b) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION TO MCLEOD COUNTY REGARDING RON HANSEN GRAVEL PIT City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the request and the staff recommending approval. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend no objection to the request, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. (c) DISCUSSION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DWELLING UNIT DENSITY IN THE R-3 DISTRICT City Administrator Plotz explained the request by staff to amend the zoning ordinance from 4,500 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq. ft. in the R-3 district. The old ordinance was 2,200 sq. ft. per dwelling. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the development problems with the higher square footage. Mr. Ebent made a motion to direct staff to begin amendment of the zoning ordinance for 4,000 sq. ft. in R- 3 district, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (d) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 1. Discussion of Martin Prieve lot split at 606 Harmony Ln After discussion, it is the consensus of the planning commission that Mr. Prieve present more information on the request. 2. Ms. Judy Grimm, Director of Headstart Program, commented on her proposal to the Building Official to lease space in Plaza 15 for the Headstart Program. Building Official Marka commented on concerns with the location for small children. He stated the zoning ordinance does not address this 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 16, 1993 type of establishment. Mr. Craig moved to approve the use in the strip mall, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 3. Mr. Henry Ewald, Cedar Crest, commented on his parking variance of 2 years ago. The planning commission agreed he is to reapply for the variance as the time has expired since his original request (e) ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Craig moved to elect Mr. Gruett as Chairman and Mr. Woods as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. F1