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06-18-1991 PCM c16 MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 18, 1991 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Craig at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Roland Ebent, E1Roy Dobratz, Tom Lyke, Dean Wood, Clint Gruett, Craig Lenz and Chairman Bill Craig. Absent: None Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator, and John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering 2. MINUTES Mr. Gruett made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, May 21, 1991. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY DICK REGINEK, 7TH AVE SE FOR GARAGE CONSTRUCTION Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:32 p.m. with the reading of publication #4249 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to allow the owner to reduce set back from, alley from 6' to 3' for construction of garage located at 36 -7th Ave SE. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the proposal and the staff recommendations and the question of hardship. He also commented on the ftrester's recommendation. Mr. Reginek stated his need for storage and a larger garage. Discussion followed on the set backs of other existing garages along the alley. There was also discussion on the oak tree and the shade it provides. There were comments on the snow removal in the alley and the possibility of snow piled up against the garage wall. There was discussion of accessory building sizes and the % of lot coverage. Chairman Craig stated he would rather see a 22' wide garage. Mr. Regineck explained his reasons for a 24' wide garage and the types of vehicles being stored there. Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Ebent moved to 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 recommend denial to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried. Chairman Craig voted to approve a modified plan for a lesser reduction. (b) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY DAVID REECE, 831 MAIN NORTH, FOR GARAGE CONSTRUCTION Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:00 p.m. with the reading of publication #4250 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a Variance to allow the owner to reduce side yard setbacks to 1.8 feet from east property line and 4 feet from north line for a garage construction located at 831 Main St S. City Administrator Plotz explained the proposal commenting on the present sketch and proposed sketch. He stated the hardship to be the short turning radius between the house and the garage. Mr. Plotz commented on the staff recommendation of a 3' set back thus not requiring a fire wall. Discussion followed on the slope and size of lot and the existing slab. There was also discussion on adequate space to maneuver a vehicle. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. Mr. Lyke moved to recommend denial to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REVISED ,PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REQUESTED BY THE HUTCHINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAT" Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:15 p.m. with the reading of publication #4251 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a revised preliminary and final plat to be known as "School District Plat" a replatting of the westerly portion of the- -Wagner Development Corp. Plat dated 7/88, replatted into what would be commonly known as the School District Plat. Atty. Neil Jensen, representing the school district, commented on background of the proposal. He stated there was a School Board meeting informing the public of the proposal. Atty. Jensen explained that City Attorney Anderson met with the property owners drawing up an agreement satisfactory to all parties involved. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 Dr. George Gordon, Chairman of the School Board, stated the School District approves the plat and agreement. He explained the School's position on the Kay St. entrance and has no desire to see a thru street. He commented that playground and recreation fields are the school's primary reason to maintain access in case of emergency. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated 8th Ave is the collective street and that the secondary emergency access would possibly be Kay St. There was some discussion on future school enrollment. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING ON HWY 7 EAST REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #4252 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by the City to Rezone property from R-2 to C-4 located on Hwy 7 E. Mr. Ebent stepped off the commission to participate as a neighboring property owner. City Administrator Plotz commented on the proposal from Bob Peterson and the staff recommendation of potential land use. City Engineer Rodeberg stated the comprehensive plan recommends this as commercial. Property owner June Redman questioned what it would mean to her property as far as ordinance requirements if it was zoned commercial. Mr. Felska, property owner of an auto repair shop, did not know his business was not in commercial. There was discussion on enlarging the C-4 district. City Administrator Plotz explained to make the request larger there would have to be another public hearing. Mr. Ebent commented that the city may soon adopt a new zoning ordinance which would make the lots non -conforming and what effect would that have on replacing a structure that may be destroyed by fire or wind. Would these lots become unbuildable. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 Russell Christensen, 326 Hwy 7 E, is concerned about the value of his property and if legally they could use the property for residential for remodeling or building. Mr. Dobratz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 8:54 p.m. Mr. Wood moved to recommend denial to City Council as proposed to enlarge the district. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DALE WRIGHT, 735 4TH AVE SW TO MOVE A SHED Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #4253 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 12' x 12' utility shed located at 735 4th Ave SW. City Administrator Plotz staff recommendation for discussion on the setback accessory buildings. explained the request and the a cement slab. There was which will be appropriate for Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Lyke made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendation of a cement slab and the minimum setback to be 6'. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION OF URBAN DISTRICT BOUNDARY City Administrator Plotz commented on the township recommendations which are not acceptable to the city. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the city recommendation and growth of the city. Discussion followed on Mr. Weber's recommendation for the county comprehensive plan. It is the consensus of the Planning Commission to direct staff to address the response from Mr. Weber to the townships. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "LYNN VIEW SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY PETE KASAL (2 MILE RADIUS) 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 Mr. Lenz moved no recommendation be given, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY ROBERT HORNICK City Administrator Plotz commented on the site plan and the fact is was approved at the June 10th Council meeting. 5. OLD BUSINESS (a) ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE City Administrator Plotz stated the Zoning Ordinance and comments have been sent to Bill Weber and we are waiting to hear from him. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 1) Mr. Plotz commented the Comprehensive Plan will be acted on by City Council this month. 2) Mr. Plotz explained the fee schedule and it is the consensus of Planning Commission that City Council should review and act on changing the fees as that relates to revenue. 3) Mr. Plotz stated the Replat of the Shopko site will be on the agenda in July. 4) Mr. Rodeberg commented on the county application for a conditional use permit for a gravel mining operation requested within the 2 mile radius by Mr. Ron Hansen. The Planning Commission directed staff to send a letter to county voicing city concerns. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. A MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 18, 1991 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Craig at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Roland Ebent, E1Roy Dobratz, Tom Lyke, Dean Wood, Clint Gruett, Craig Lenz and Chairman Bill Craig. Absents None Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator, and John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering 2. MINUTES Mr. Gruett made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, May 21, 1991. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY DICK REGINEK, 36- 7TH AVE SE FOR GARAGE CONSTRUCTION Chairman Craig opened the hearing_ at 7:32 p.m. with the reading of publication 44249 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to allow the owner to reduce set back from alley from 6' to 3' for construction of garage located at 36 -7th Ave SE. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the proposal and the staff recommendations and the question of hardship. He also commented on the Forester's recommendation. Mr. Reginek stated his need for storage and a larger garage. Discussion followed on the set backs of other existing garages along the alley. There was also discussion on the oak tree and the shade it provides. There were comments on the snow removal in the alley and the possibility of snow piled up against the garage wall. There was discussion of accessory building sizes and the % of lot coverage. Chairman Craig stated he would rather see a 22' wide garage. Hr. Regineck explained his reasons for a 24' wide garage and the types of vehicles being stored there. Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Hr. Lyke the hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Nr. Ebent moved to HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 recommend denial to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried. Chairman Craig voted to approve a modified plan for a lesser reduction. (b) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY DAVID REECE, 831 MAIN NORTH, FOR GARAGE CONSTRUCTION Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:00 p.m. with the reading of publication *4250 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a Variance to allow the owner to reduce side yard setbacks to 1.8 feet from east property line and 4 feet from north line for a garage construction located at 831 Main St S. City Administrator Plotz explained the proposal commenting on the present sketch and proposed sketch. He stated the hardship to be the short turning radius between the house and the garage. Mr. Plotz commented on the staff recommendation of a 3' set back thus not requiring a fire wall. Discussion followed on the slope and size of lot and the existing slab. There was also discussion on adequate space to maneuver a vehicle. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. Mr. Lyke moved to recommend denial to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REQUESTED BY THE HUTCHINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAT" Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:15 p.m. with the reading of publication #4251 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a revised preliminary and final plat to be known as "School District Plat" a replatting of the westerly portion of the Wagner Development Corp. Plat dated 7/88, replatted into what would be commonly known as the School District Plat. Atty. Neil Jensen, representing the school district, commented on background of the proposal. He stated there was a School Board meeting informing the public of the proposal. Atty. Jensen explained that City Attorney Anderson met with the property owners drawing up an agreement satisfactory to all parties involved. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 Dr. George Gordon, Chairman of the School Board, stated the School District approves the plat and agreement. He explained the School's position on the Kay St. entrance and has no desire to see a thru street. He commented that playground and recreation fields are the school's primary reason to maintain access in case of emergency. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated 8th Ave is the collective street and that the secondary emergency access would possibly be Kay St. There was some discussion on future school enrollment. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING ON HWY 7 EAST REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #4252 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by the City to Rezone property from R-2 to C-4 located on Hwy 7 E. City Administrator Plotz commented on the proposal from Bob Peterson and the staff recommendation of potential land use. City Engineer Rodeberg stated the comprehensive plan recommends this as commercial. Property owner June Redman questioned what it would mean to her property as far as ordinance requirements if it was zoned commercial. Mr. Felska, property owner of an auto repair shop, did not know his business was not in commercial. There was discussion on enlarging the C-4 district. City Administrator Plotz explained to make the request larger there would have to be another public hearing. Roland Ebent commented on the residences in that area and what would they do if a house burned down when it is in commercial. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 Russell Christensen, 326 Hwy 7 E, is concerned about the value of his property and if legally they could use the property for residential for remodeling or building. Mr. Dobratz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 8:54 p.m. Mr. Wood moved to recommend denial to City Council as proposed to enlarge the district. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DALE WRIGHT, 735 4TH AVE SW TO MOVE A SHED Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:55 p.m. with the reading of publication 44253 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 6, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 12' x 12' utility shed located at 735 4th Ave SW. City Administrator Plotz staff recommendation for discussion on the setback accessory buildings. explained the request and the a cement slab. There was which will be appropriate for Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Lyke made a motion to recommend approval with staff recommendation of a cement slab and the minimum setback to be 6'. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION OF URBAN DISTRICT BOUNDARY City Administrator Plotz commented on the township recommendations which are not acceptable to the city. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the city recommendation and growth of the city. Discussion followed on Mr. Weber's recommendation for the county comprehensive plan. It is the consensus of the Planning Commission to direct staff to address the response from Mr. Weber to the townships. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "LYNN VIEW SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY PETE KASAL (2 MILE RADIUS) 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6/18/91 Mr. Lenz moved no recommendation be given, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY ROBERT HORNICK City Administrator Plotz commented on the site plan and the fact is was approved at the June 10th Council meeting. 5. OLD BUSINESS (a) ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE City Administrator Plotz stated the Zoning Ordinance and comments have been sent to. Bill Weber and we are waiting to hear from him. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 1) Mr. Plotz commented the Comprehensive Plan will be acted on by City Council this month. 2) Mr. Plotz explained the fee schedule and it is the consensus of Planning Commission that City Council should review and act on changing the fees as that relates to revenue. 3) Mr. Plotz stated the Replat of the Shopko site will be on the agenda in July. 4) Mr. Rodeberg commented on the county application for a conditional use permit for a gravel mining operation requested within the 2 mile radius by Mr. Ron Hansen. The Planning Commission directed staff to send a letter to county voicing city concerns. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9x30 p.m.