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04-16-1991 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 16, 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, Clint Gruett, Craig Lenz, E1Roy Dobratz, Tom Lyke, and Chairman Bill Craig. Absent: Dean Wood Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator 2. MINUTES Mr. Lyke made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, March 19, 1991. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING R-3 TO R-2 IN HELLANDS 6TH ADDITION Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:32 p.m. with the reading of publication #4218 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 4, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering to rezone property from R-3 (Residential district) to R-2 (Residential district) located in Helland's 6th Addition. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the proposal explaining the developer would like to have 6' side yard setbacks as R-2 would provide. The staff recommends that Lots 1 - 17 be rezoned not just 1 - 5. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 7:38 p.m. Mr. Lyke moved to recommend approval of the rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS REQUESTED BY DOUG DOBRATZ, MARYVIEW ADDITION City Administrator Plotz commented on the Dobratz property and the current residential use. The request is to annex 1 large lot and 1/2 lot to the North of Lot 6. After annexation Mr. Dobratz would like to plat the parcel into 3 lots of about 100' wide and 180' deep. There was discussion on the lots and the subdivision HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/16/91 agreement and utilities easements. Mr. Ebent moved to recommend approval of the annexation proceedings to City Council, seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF NORTH OAK RIDGE SUBMITTED BY KEVIN COMPTON City Administrator Plotz commented on the plat and the size change of lots 2 and 3 in Block 3. Mr. Compton stated the only change from the preliminary plat would be the 2 lots. There was discussion on the development and saving the trees in the area. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the final plat, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried with Mr. Lyke abstaining. (c) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY DAN HUEBERT (2 MILE RADIUS) ACOMA TOWNSHIP City Administrator Plotz commented on the request and that the staff had no objection. He stated Acoma Township had no objections to the sketch plan. Mr. Ebent moved to recommend approval of the sketch subject to county and township approval. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF SITE LOCATION REQUESTED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN MARCH City Administrator Plotz commented on the school recommendation is to place the building on the site north of West Elementary and the least objectionable to neighboring property owners. Staff recommends approval of the site. Discussion followed on the services available and the set back of the building. Mr. Ebent moved to recommend approval subject to the staff recommendation of a site plan of the total school area, also the new building is to be set back the same as the existing West Elementary building. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/16/91 (b) UPDATE ON ZONING ORDINANCE City Administrator Plotz stated a date should be set for the joint meeting of Planning Commission and City Council to review the Zoning Ordinanc-e revisions. After discussion the commission recommended Tuesday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m. a first choice and Monday, April 29, as a second choice. (c) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF City Administrator Plotz commented on a request by Mr. Ray Otte to cement his driveway to the property line. He stated there is no utility easement that would be under the driveway. Mr. Plotz commented the City Engineer stated there are limitations on the curb cut of a driveway. Mr. Otte stated the neighbor is in favor of the request and would possibly do the same in the future. He also explained there would be two separate cuts 4 feet apart. Mr. Otte presented pictures of other such driveways in the city. He explained the proposal and is asking for a recommendation from the planning commission for a variance. There was discussion on utility easements to the back of the property and the 'possibility of adding to the existing garage. It was noted that Lynn Rd. is a busy street with limited parking. Discussion followed on the snow removal agreement between property owners. There was discussion on the proper sloping of the driveway to address drainage. It was suggested that an engineers diagram be provided and a letter from the neighboring property owner. Final adoption the Comprehensive Plan will be by the City Council and the payment questions will be reviewed by the City Attorney. City Administrator Plotz commented on the letter received from Shopko stating the area will be replatted at the June Planning Commission meeting. A letter was received from Mr. Hornick regarding the property on Main and Fourth and the hole that the City Council is asking to be filled. The planning commission 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/16/91 directed City Attorney Barry Anderson to issue a letter to take action to fill the hole. There was discussion on the Lutz/Haugen Agreement and City Attorney Anderson is to follow through on the request to get it signed. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. n