09-18-1990 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 18, 1990
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Craig at 7:30
p.m. with the following members present: Dean Wood, Roland Ebent,
Clint Gruett, Craig Lenz and Chairman Bill Craig. Members absent:
Tom Lyke and EIRoy Dobratz. Also Present: Building Official Jim
Marka and Director of Engineering John Rodeberg.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, August 21, 1990. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the
motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY LOR X-AHLSTZAjQ,
KRNTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4161 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 6, 1990. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
a variance for an additional signage of 124 sq.ft. a
total of 352 sq. ft. at Kentucky Fried Chicken located at
1094 South Hwy 15.
Mr. Loren Ahlstrand, owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken,
presented the proposal as was discussed at the August
meeting.
Building Official Jim Marka explained the ordinance and
past similar variances granted by the City. He stated
the goal would be to have the Planning Staff approve
minor sign variances instead of having public hearings.
Discussion followed on the present ordinance in place
regarding downtown district signs as well as commercial
district signs to the south.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by
Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 7:38 p.m. Mr. Lenz
made a motion to recommend 'approval of the Variance.
Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF *ZZ0NTNG r'A014. €-1 TO IC -1 ALONIS-Wff- -2,2--
REQUESTED BY CITY COUNCIL
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Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:39 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4162 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 6, 1990. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request by
City Council to rezone property located along Hwy 22 from
I-1 (Limited Industrial Park District)
Industrial/Commercial District).
Building Official Marka commented that the City Council
directed Staff to set the Public Hearing for the rezoning
for this property could be an option to relocating an
electrical repair shop.
City Engineer John Rodeberg explained the Hamemerr- and
Coven -ant on Mr. Here d—J�A-w property and commented on
the property owner's concerns.
Building Official Marka commented on spot zoning and the
fact I-1 could not be built on.
Mr. Juul commented on his concerns with the property
being rezoned. Mr. Marlow Priebe also commented on past
concerns of the council with the property. Mr. Juul
explained past considerations by City Councils and the
fact it should stay as park.
Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Gruett the hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Mr.
and Mr. Grant Willmert, neighboring property owners,
voiced their objection to the request. Mr. Ebent made a
motion to -deny the request to rezone. Seconded by Mr.
Wood the motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL' USE PERMIT -REQUESTED BY
STEVE FANGMEIER, SUBWAY -
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:51 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4163 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 6, 1990. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
a conditional use permit to construct a 4' x 17' #ea.,
for a driAftw-thru pick-up,, window at &wbowq~ located at Nwyr
7 West.
Building Official Marka explained the P9WW*~
c,ondi-tional use p*rnit and the conditions set at the
time. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the standard
right-of-way is 66' and there is 82' on this property.
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Discussion followed on the recording of the approved
conditional use permit and the intent of the agreement.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by
Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Lenz
moved to recommend approval subject to the outstanding
agreement. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried
unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
( a ) D2SCUSSTON OF cowDITTonL USE-, PERM" REQUESTED BY TM
LUDOWESE, CAR MASH ON JAMES ST.
Mr. Tom Ludowese explained the proposal for the
conditional use permit. Building Official Marka stated
that the zoning ordinance does not address carwashes in
the IC -1 district. Performance standards should be met
as far as stacking of cars. Mr. Ludowese explained there
is room for stacking on south side of the carwash. He
also commented on the type of carwash and that the new
building improve the appearance.
Chairman Craig stated Tom Lyke commented that gas and
electric service is to be moved at owners expense.
Discussion followed on the room and space in back of the
carwash and the condition of the alley.
The consensus of the Planning Commission is for the owner
to apply for the conditional use permit.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN IN LYNN TOWNSHIP ALONG HWY
15 SOUTH REQUESTED BY M&P PARTNERS (2 MILE RADIUS)
Mr. Marlow Priebe commented on the skatch plan. City
Engineer John Rodeberg explained the differences in the
original sketch as opposed to this sketch. Mr. Priebe
explained the plat is not proposed as residential. He
stated the developer has worked with city and county
staff on entrances.
City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the proposed
suggestions regarding developments outside of city limits
in the new Comprehensive Plan. He explained the Planning
staff recommendations to deny the sketch as it is
premature at this time due to the service of city water
and sewer.
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Mr. Ebent moved to�deny, the proposed sketch, seconded by
Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONOIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT -OF SCHMIDTBAUER'Sze 4TH
ADDITION
City Engineer Rodeberg explained the phases of
development and noted the omission of street names.
Mr. Ebent moved to approve the final plat, seconded by
Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously.
Building Official Marka explained the county will address
the plat with neighboring property owners in regard to
the Septic' system.
(d) REVIEW ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT
Building Official Marka commented on discussion of
planning staff to complete the ordinance. The Planning
Commission suggested more discussion next month after
staff has reviewed the document.
(e) REVIEW COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PRELIMINARY DRAFT
Building Official Marka commented that the issues of the
City should be within the one mile radius of city limits
and lot sizes.
(f) DISCUSSION OF REZONING ALONG HWY 7 EAST FROM R-2 TO C-4
Building Official Marka commented on the discussion with
Mr. Bob Peterson regarding the Rockite Silo property.
(g) DISCUSSION OF COMPTON-ANDERSON SKETCH OF PROPOSED PLAT
City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the plat and proposed
development. Building Official Marka stated the plat is
all in R-1 district.
(h) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Building Official Marka commented on parkland
contributions for commercial and industrial property.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:15 P.M.
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