02-19-1991 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 19, 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, Dean Wood and Chairman
Bill Craig. Also Present: Building Official Jim Marka, City
Engineer John Rodeberg and City Attorney Barry Anderson.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, January 15, 1991. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the
motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY GALEN HOUK, HWY
7 E, (2 MILE RADIUS)
Building Official Jim Marka commented on his
understanding of the proposal after speaking with Hr. Ed
Homan, County Zoning Administrator.
Mr. Galen Houk, owner of the property, explained the I-1
rezoning possibility as recommended by the County. The
property has been Commercial for many years.
The sketch plan shows the area as B-1 (Business
district). Mr. Houk stated the proposed use of Lot 1
will be used car lot. City Engineer Rodeberg commented
on the poor drainage. Mr. Houk explained that County
Ditch #18 behind the property takes care of the drainage
problem.
There was discussion on Outlot A as being part of Lot 1
and not saleable separate from Lot 1.
Mr. Houk commented on the county requirement would be
100' of Hwy frontage. He stated that he contacted the MN
DOT on access to the property. There can be no more
accesses added and what is there must stay as they are
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Mr. Houk also stated there should be an easement for
frontage road along the Hwy. but that the MN DOT will
govern access.
There is a new soil survey which is more accurate than
the survey in the packet.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the
sketch and directed staff to verify the proposed land use
as the County regards Industrial, and also obtaining an
easement for a frontage road. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the
motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR KROEGER
(2 MILE RADIUS) HUTCHINSON TWP
Building Official Marka commented on the sketch plan as
a residential lot.
Mrs. Kroeger stated the use would be for residential.
There was some discussion on staff recommendations.
Mr. Ebent moved to recommend approval to City Council,
seconded by Mr. Wood, the motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING SUBMITTED BY JIM HEIKES, (2
MILE RADIUS) HASSAN VALLEY TWP
Mr. Jim Heikes stated the land use would be for auto
sales. Discussion followed on the zoning and permitted
land use.
Mr. Heikes commented on the access area being approved by
MN DOT and Ed Homan, County Zoning Administrator. The
Township has approved the access and it is an existing
approach.
Mr. Wood moved to recommend approval of the rezoning,
seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously.
(d) DISCUSSION OF SKETCH PLAN OF WAGNER REPLAT REQUESTED BY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Supt. Glenn Matejka commented on the property the school
district is proposing to purchase. Atty. Neil Jensen
commented on the storm sewer and sanitary sewer.
Building Official Marka commented on the present plat and
that the school district is required to replat to have a
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public hearing on the proposal. Also there is to be a
subdivision agreement on the plat at the time of the
final plat.
City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the park area will be
half the size of the present park. This will be more than
adequate. He also commented the park board approves the
relocation of the park. The consensus of the planning
commission was favorable.
(e) PRESENTATION OF COUNTY/CITY ADDRESSING SYSTEM BY DUANE
HOESCHEN
Building Official Marka commented on background of the
addressing system. Mr. Duane Hoeschen, County Emergency
Services Director, presented an overhead explaining the
system and the possibility of matching some addresses to
city street naming. He stated the Transportation Task
Force suggested the link from the airport to Hwy 22
should be called Airport Rd.
City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the urban expansion
boundary and the possibility of city service across
Campbell Lake.
The consensus of the Planning Commission is favorable to
the numbering system. Urban expansion boundaries could
possibly be made larger and the Planning Commission
directed staff to recommend an Urban Expansion District
at the March meeting.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT OF LUTZ/HAUGEN PROPERTY
City Attorney Barry Anderson commented on the agreement
and the revisions. Mr. Ebent suggested the agreement be
acted on in March to give commissioners time to review
the document.
(g) DISCUSSION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY MARVIN WILLHITE
Mr. Willhite commented on his original proposal and his
plans for the property as once being approved. Building
Official Marka commented on the history of the request
and the use of the garage. Mr. Willhite presented
pictures showing the condition of his property.
Discussion followed on the existing two accessory
buildings and the construction of an attached garage as
opposed to detached.
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City Attorney Anderson commented on the request and the
fact another Public Hearing should be held for
neighboring property owners comments. There is favorable
consensus among the Planning Commission members for the
request.
(h) ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Ebent moved to elect Bill Craig for the office of
chairman, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Lenz moved to elect Clint Gruett as
Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried
unanimously. Chairman Craig also recommended to renew
Mr. Gruett's term for another 5 years.
(i) DISCUSSION OF SHORELAND ORDINANCE PROPOSAL
There will be discussion at the March meeting.
5. OLD BUSINESS
(a) UPDATE OF ZONING ORDINANCE
Building Official Marka will request Bill Weber to send
comments in writing if possible.
(b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Building Official Marka commented on a proposal by Dakota
Rail to have Pick Industries repair railroad cars. They
are not proposing to build a building.
A representative for Dakota Rail commented on the purpose
of the request to renovate railroad car decks. The site
will have fire extinguishers and the zoning is industrial
already. They would begin immediately.
Discussion followed on the hours of work on the cars and
the possibility of sandblasting, painting and welding on
the site. The representative will verify that will not
be a possibility. City Attorney Barry Anderson commented
this is not a legal question but it would be useful to
get a firm understanding with Pick Industries of what is
to be done over the 5 months. He suggested that Pick
Industries, Dakota Rail and the City draw up an agreement
to clear up any questions. This issue is for Planning
Commission information and the City Council will act on
the issue.
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Building Official Marka commented on the Bob Elliott
request. Mr. Elliott has a 3 year lease from Quast's for
parking. Mr. Marka will issue the permit with the
consensus of Planning Commission.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:40 p.m.
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