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01-15-1991 PCM cHUTCHINSON Tuesday, 1. CALL TO ORDER MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION January 15, 1991 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. Members absent: Dean Wood. Also Present: Building Official Jim Marka and City Engineer John Rodeberg. 2. MINUTES Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, December 18, 1990. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-2 TO C-4 REQUESTED ON THE WALMART PROPERTY CONTINGENT ON APPROVAL OF WALMART SUBDIVISION PLAT Chairman Craig reopened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. with the reading of publication 44171 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 4, 1990. The request is for the purpose of rezoning property from R-2 (Residential district) to C-4 (Commercial district) located in the WalMart Subdivision. Building Official Marka explained the proposal and the resolution of the subdivision agreement to city staff satisfaction. Tim Loose, Bolton-Menk, commented on the past proposal and also the annexation. He commented on the timeline of the WalMart plan and reviewed the present site plan. He explained the placement of sanitary sewer, parking criteria, future expansion possibilities, detention pond and drainage. He commented on the truck access and unloading. Discussion followed on the traffic release to.Hwy 15 and the possibility of exit to a side street in the future. There is also discussion on parking possibilities and the detention pond. Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval of the rezoning from R-2 to C-4 provided construction is begun within 6 months. MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION 1/15/91 Seconded by Hr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WALMART SUBDIVISION Chairman Craig reopened the hearing at 7:46 p.m. with the reading of publication #4172 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday October 4, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat to be known as "WalMart Subdivision" located at Hwy 15 S. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 7:47 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval providing it complies with City ordinances and staff recommendations of January 2, 1991. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROBERT HANTGE TO CONSTRUCT A TWIN HOME Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:48 p.m. with the reading of publication #4191 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 3, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to allow the owner to construct a twin home located in Stoney Point Addition on School Road. Mr. Robert Hantge, owner of the property presented the proposal and commented on the building itself and its Position on the property. He presented a sketch of the plan. Building Official Marka commented on the transition of the area from PUD to R-1. Discussion followed on water and sewer service off of School Rd. and the transition of the property. Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval provided the construction begins within 6 months. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RANDY ANDERSON FOR CHILD CARE FACILITY AT HWY 15 S. Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:57 p.m. with the reading of publication #4193 as published the HUTCHINSON LEADER on Thursday, January 3, 1991. The request is for the purpose of consideXing a conditional use permit to allow the perspective owner to change use from funeral MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION 1/15/91 home to child care center located at 897 Hwy 15 S. Mr. Randy Anderson, perspective owner, was present to answer questions on the proposal. He stated the South and East side of the building would be fenced for play area. Mr. Marka commented on his inspection with Fire Marshal George Field. The parking seems to be adequate and handicapped accessible. There was discussion on the spiral staircase and the elevator, both are not to code. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 8:06 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the request with city staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY STACEY BARCLAY, AUTO SALES STORE ON HWY 7 E Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:07 p.m. with the reading of publication #4195 published in the HUTCHINSON LEADER on Thursday, January 3, 1991. The request is for considering a conditional use permit to allow for the parking of up to 5 used autos and a used auto sales store located at 1130 E Hwy 7. Building Official Marka explained the proposal with the parking of used cars at the Barclay site and office at the NAPA store. Mr. Bob Powell, owner of NAPA store, commented on the proposal. Discussion followed on the zoning of the property and the proposal of the conditional use permit. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval provided the lot be hardsurfaced and a parking layout be presented. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY BOB ELLIOTT Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:17 p.m. with the reading of publication #4196 published in the HUTCHINSON LEADER on Thursday, January 3, 1991. The request is for considering a variance by the owner to reduce parking spaces and reduce loadibg space located at 100 Washington Ave East. MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION 1/15/91 Building Official Marka commented on staff recommendation of January 2, 1991, and that the major concern of staff would be parking. Discussion followed on the C-3 district parking fund contributions. Mr. Bob Elliott, Town and Country Tire, explained his business and how the parking would be alleviated. Chairman Craig expressed his concern with such a large reduction of parking spaces. Discussion followed on the possibility of a lease from neighboring property owners for additional 10 parking spaces. Hr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the variance contingent upon a reduction of the variance to 10 spaces from 21 spaces and providing a lease in writing to the city for the spaces Mr. Elliott will obtain. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION OF SKETCH PLAN OF HELLANDS IST ADDITION REQUESTED BY DON ERICKSON Mr. Don Erickson commented on the proposal to plat in Helland's 1st Addition. Discussion followed on the PD zoning of the property. Mr. Marka commented on the history of the property and the procedure is to plat with a subdivision agreement then to process a conditional use permit. There was discussion on the driveway exits onto the cul de sac. City Engineer Rodeberg commented on snow removal in the cul-de-sac. It is the consensus of the planning commission to proceed with the platting procedure. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN IN HASSAN VALLEY REQUESTED BY MARTIN RETTMAN (2 MILE RADIUS) Withdrawn. (c) DISCUSSION OF TEMPORARY CLASSROOM SITE REQUESTED BY SUPERINTENDENT GLEN MATEJKA 4 MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION 1/15/91 Superintendent Matejka commented on the need for additional space outside of the school building site and his options of leasing space in the city. At this time there are no buildings available, therefore, Mr. Matejka is proposing a portable classroom space on school property. He commented on the facility and the Possibility of a permanent building. There was discussion of the length of using a temporary of portable building. The planning commission voiced concern with a 5 year possibility but is comfortable with a 2 or 3 year situation. It is the consensus of the planning commission for the school district to look at the option of a permanent building. (d) DISCUSSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROPOSAL BY BRIAN WENDLANDT Mr. Brian Wendlandt commented on his proposal which would not take effect for approximately 2 years. Discussion followed on the type of building and the use. It is the consensus of the planning commission that the request would be appropriate for the area. (e) DISCUSSION OF REZONING REQUESTED BY TOM DAGGETT, HUTCH MANUFACTURING Mr. Tom Daggett explained the layout of property and proposal of zoning to IC -1. He commented there are no plans for the property at this time. It is the consensus of the planning commission that the request is appropriate for the area. (f) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT SUBMITTED BY GALEN HOUK IN HASSAN VALLEY (2 MILE RADIUS) Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the plat contingent on a 25' wide maintenance easement along the river. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY KEVIN COMPTON ON HWY 15 N (2 MILE RADIUS) Mr. Kevin Compton commented on the County ordinance regarding Industrial Zoned District and appropriate usage. Mr. Gruett moved to recommend approval with no objection, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION 1/15/91 5. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL DRAFT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Building Official Marka commented that staff recommends the plan be accepted an presented. Mr. Lyke moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (b) DISCUSSION REGARDING LUTZ/HAUGEN PROPERTY Mr. Marka commented on the agreement being negotiated. (c) UPDATE OF ZONING ORDINANCE The Planning Commission will hold three special meetings to review the zoning ordinance as drafted. (d) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Building Official Marka commented on the Shoreland Ordinance and bids received. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the MN DOT Task Force. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. 6