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01-19-1993 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 19, 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, E1Roy Dobratz, Roger Gilmer and Chairman Gruett. Members Absent: Craig Lenz Also Present: John Rodeberg, City Engineer, Jim Marka, Building Official and G. Barry Anderson, City Attorney. 2. MINUTES Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, November 17, 1992. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO I-1 REQUESTED BY HTI AND FROM R-1 TO C-4 WIGEN PROPERTY Mr. Craig abstained from voting and stepped down from the table due to conflict of interest. Building Official Jim Marka explained planning staff talked to Wigens in regard to including their property in the rezoning. Mr. Craig representing Hutchinson Technology presented sketches of the site plan. He explained the history of the buildings and the proposed plan. Mr. Craig also commented on the traffic flow and parking changes. There was discussion on the water treatment and copper levels. Discussion followed on the 7' exit off of Hwy 7, the use of neighboring owners property and the possibility of the service entrance as a one-way street. Mr. Glimer made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 5:53 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously with Mr. Craig abstaining. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 19,1993 (b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-3 TO R-4 REQUESTED BY AUGUSTA BUILDING CORPORATION SOUTH OF PLAZA HEIGHTS ADDITION Mr. Greg Solsrud, Augusta Building Corporation, commented on the proposal to build an apartment complex on property originally zoned for that purpose. He stated a preliminary plat will be presented shortly. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the staff recommendation to continue the hearing until the plat is submitted. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the original zone was intended for apartments and recommends access to be off Century Ave. Mr. Solsrud stated the development would be in two phases of 24 units and the preliminary plat will be of the entire acreage. Mr. Ebent moved to continue the hearing to February, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY CONNIE CAMPA, CROW RIVER KARATE SCHOOL, HWY 15 N Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:05 p.m. with the reading of publication #4473 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 7, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to allow the owner to construct a karate school located on Hwy 15 N. Ms. Connie Campa, Crow River Karate School, commented on the proposal for a wood frame building. Building Official Jim Marka explained the type building and the foundation on filled property. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the services to the property. He stated generally the developer pays for the connection fee. In this case, the developer would pay for the cost to contract for installing ae.-„ices to the property. Ms Campa stated there will be hardsurfaced parking for 18 stalls. She also commented on the drainage. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 19,1993 Mr. Rodeberg stated this is a good use for the property. Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to February to allow the owner to present a complete site plan, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN ANNEXATION PROCEEDING IN LYNN TWP REQUESTED BY DAN HUEBERT (ROGER STEARNS PROPERTY) Mr. Roger Stearns, owner of the property to be annexed, described the proposal for annexing 12.7 acres and commented on the development plans. City Engineer John Rodeberg explained the property line as shown on the map. Building Official Jim Marka commented on staff meetings with area developments to identify property proposed for annexation. Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval of beginning annexation proceedings, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. (b) DISCUSSION OF PLAT SKETCH SUBMITTED BY DAN HUEBERT IN LYNN TWP Mr. Huebert presented a sketch plan of the area in Lynn Twp to be annexed. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the location of the property and the proposed plat. (c) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY RICH WESTLUND IN LYNN TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS Mr. Rich Westlund explained the location of the property across Otter Lake from the city. He stated they are not interested in annexing but would have restrictive covenants regarding city water. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on problems with septic systems in the area and the servicing of the area. Building Official Marka commented on the DNR 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 19,1993 requirements. There was discussion of the legality to require property owners to hookup to city services in the future. City Attorney G. Barry Anderson commented on the question of legality. Mr. Rodeberg stated septic system failure is more of an issue now than before. He also commented on the growth of the city. Discussion followed on the number of lots and size of each lot. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the sketch subject to the developer providing restrictive covenants stating future annexation take place when city services are available, percolation tests are provided prior to preliminary plat and certified installers and inspectors of the septic systems required. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY JOHN BERNHAGEN, HUTCHINSON TWP, 2 MILE Mr. John Bernhagen commented on the proposal and stated he will have percolation tests done. He explained the township board is not in favor of a blacktop road in the development. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve with no objection, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (e) DISCUSSION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING CENTER PRESENTED BY PAUL MELCHOIR, MCLEOD COUNTY 1. The county board voted to pursue plans for a Hazardous Household Waste Collection site. 2. The county board directed Mr. Melchoir to pursue the feasibility of the County Fairgrounds for the site. The Scope is to provide a Household Hazirdo'v Waste Collection facility to McLeod County residenvs. Mr. Melchoir commented on the funding sources available and explained what household hazardous waste basically is. 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 19,1993 He presented a drawing of the proposed facility floor plan and explained the use of the building. (f) DISCUSSION OF COMPTON -ANDERSON SKETCH (SCHOOL RD AND SOUTH GRADE RD) City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the wetland area in the development. There was discussion of the present building in the area. Mr. Dennis Kahl stated the development would be in 3 phases. Discussion of the Baptist Church property and access. City Engineer Rodeberg stated this is a favorable use of the property. There are 28 acres in the development. (g) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 1. Building Official Marka commented on a sketch presented by Jim Johnson on Texas Ave. 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 5