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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.
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(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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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