08-21-1990 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 21, 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: Tom Lyke, Dean Wood,
Roland Ebent, Clint Gruett, E1Roy Dobratz and Chairman Bill Craig.
Members absent: Craig Lenz Also Present: Building Official Jim
Marka, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg and City Attorney
Barry Anderson.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Gruett made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, July 17, 1990. Seconded by Mr. Wood the
motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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a) CONSIDERATION OF C IT10*ftb, -V",,4M9RN1TREQUF&- BY
MAIN WILLHI-Tr
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. with the
reading of publication # 4147 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1990. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
a conditional use permit to allow the owner to construct
a 24' x 42' garage unto an existing nonconforming home
located at 465 High St.
Mr. Marvin Willhite, 465 High St., commented on his
request and the 42' length rather than 28'as originally
proposed.
Building Official Jim Marka stated Mr. Willhite said he
would tear one accessory building down if the garage
would be 42' and explained the curb cut.
Discussion followed on the farm equipment in the yard.
Mr. Willhite stated the a9ekp"fft would be stored in the
sheds and garage. Mr. Ebent commented on safety of the
property.
Minnie Albrecht, 428 Hilh St., commented on her concern
and objection with the proposal of adding another
building to the property.
Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by
Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 7:42 p.m. Mr. Ebent
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made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional
Use Permit provided the farm equipment in the yard is
removed or stored in the structure, siting the safety
issues, and one existing garage be removed. Seconded by
Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously.
There was discussion on enforcement of removal of the one
building and the possibility of enforcement.
" ) CONSIDERATION OF RI-AMCB REQUESTED BY HAR"VVY2WITE
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:50 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4148 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1990. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
a variance by the owner to z#Auce. side yard sat Amok from
10' to 6' on property located at 465' High at.,
Chairman Craig commented on the proposal.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Gruett the hearing closed at 7:53 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a
motion to deny the request due to lack of haril"jp..
Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried by a 5-1 vote
Chairman Craig voting nay.
X-C) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY OMAR COLLIS;
MIKE'S MOBIL STATION
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:56 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4149 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1990. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
a variance by the owner to reduce side.prapert,, lines
from 25' up to 0' located on property at 90S.,Ray, 15-
South,.Mike's Mobil.
Nr. Mike, Cowmertord; Mike's Mobil, presented the site
plan proposed.
Building Official Marka commented on the s► and
his understanding of the proposal being for a 23'
variance and the appropriate parking is now in place. A
hardship is created by the peculiar lot.
City Attorney Barry Anderson commented on the timing
concern of this project due to the ShopKo project.
Discussion followed on the site plan. City Engineer John
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Rodeberg commented on the site drainage being in
compliance from a landuse standpoint the proposal is
appropriate.
Mr. Commerford stated grass is proposed for the back
portion of the lot and possibly employee parking. He
commented the UPS truck would be the largest truck to
unload merchandise.
Building Official Marka stated a green space variance
will be needed in the future.
Mr. Wood made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by
Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Lyke moved
to recommend approval. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion
carried unanimously.
VA) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE RBQUN817&L1..BY RANDY-NORDI.ING,
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:10 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4150 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 9, 1990. The
request is for the purpose of considering a variance by
the owner to increase acce-asory -structure height from
required maximum of 15' to 19' on property located at .305t.
Hassan St. S.
Mr. Randy Nordling, 305 Hassan, commented on his
construction of a garage. Asking for the variance to
keep the roof lines in historical balance with the 1902
architectural existing roof lines. He stated the
hardship is the placement of the new structure to
historically fit the other buildings.
Building Official Marka commented on the architectural
character of the house.
There was discussion on the existing garage and roof
lines and lot coverage being at 30% of the lot.
Mr. Lyke made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by
Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Lyke
moved to recomx&n4d approval - Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the
motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONTINUATION CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL. REVIEW OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PORTABLE BUILDINGS AT
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HUTCHINSON TECHNICAL COLLEG& AS PRESENTED BY DICK LENNE9"'
Mr. Dick Lennes, President of Hutchinson Technical
College, introduced Ms. Beth Heploa, Director of
Marketing and commented on the pattern of funding for the
Technical College. He presented a site plan of the
Technical College and where the mobile units sit and
explained the full use of the buildings.
Mr. Lennes explained that proposals are in to the State
Legislature for both long range plans and projects. Ms
Hepola commented on the remodeling or the Technical
College and the stages that have been completed.
Mr. Lennes presented a master plan in front of the
legislature for the past six years. Phase I includes
construction to eliminate the temporary buildings and the
square footage of space and suggested the City write to
the legislators. He explained the process of applying to
the legislation for funding. The options without the
building space would be to eliminate courses or go into
the community for other room. Neither would be ideal.
Building Official Marka recommended the City Council pass
a resolution listing reasons for the expedient passage of
the funding.
Mr. Lyke moved to recommend approval of the. on*,, year
review of the conditional use permit and suggests the
City Council draft a resolution to encourage the
legislators to appropriate funds to replace the temporary
facility with a permanent structure. Seconded by Mr.
Gruett the motion carried unanimously.
V"( b ) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT- SP -11T
IN WOODVIEW ACRES REQUESTED BY RXANNE KOKRSH ( 2''}`1nLS
RADIUS)
There was discussion on set backs of the accessory
building.
Mr. Lyke moved to recommend approval -of lot split,
seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously.
*"c) CONSIDERATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT IN
SANTELMAN'S 2ND ADDITION REQUESTED BY KEN SANTELMAN
Building Official Marka explained the proposal and
services running into the lot. He stated staff has
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concerns with possible utility and drainage easements..
The lot does not require platting.
Mr. Ebent moved to recommend approval of the split based
on staff recommendation to provide utility and drainage
easements if there would be separate ownership in the
future.
(d) CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN AWNZXA'TION,,�PROCEEDINGS REQUESTED
BY ATTY. PETE KASAL FOR HUTCHINSON DEVCO (WALMART)
Mr. Tim Loose, Engineer representing. Bolton Menk,•Inc.,
commented on the proposal as presented. He presented a
brief background on WalMart proposal and stated the
annexation is for the 20,acre parcel in the SW quadrant
of Hwy 15 and Baltimore. Mr. Loose explained that the
WalMart proposal is a 80,600 sq. foot retail store with
a possible 30,000 sq. ft. expansion to the rear or south.
Discussion followed on the ownership of the property
being owned by WalMart.
Mr. Philip Plaisance, Rt. 2, farms south of the airport
and voiced concern about excess water draining into the
present drainage ditch.
City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the proposed
detention pond and possible legal aspects of dumping
water into ditch. The detention pond is to be designed
to withhold water not to drain into the ditch any faster
than it drains at present. Discussion followed on
blacktop being 75% of site coverage which is 15 acres.
Mr. Richard Schmidtbauer, Rt. 2, commented on the
cleaning of the private ditch in 1976.
City Engineer Rodeberg stated the system would work for
a short term solution but he would like to see a long
term study for future planning.
Mr. Marlow Priebe commented on discussion years ago
pertaining to the ditch problem and long range planning.
City Attorney Anderson commented on the drainage system
and the city possibly needing an indemnity agreement from
WalMart if drainage does not comply. Mr. Lyke commented
on the utility's concerns and services.
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Building Official Marka commented on staff outline of
criteria to be met. City Attorney Anderson explained the
annexation process and legal aspect the Municipal Board
follows.
Mr. Loose commented that WalMart has looked at the
drainage problems and cooperation with the city to meet
criteria the city requires. He stated WalMart is willing
to address requirements at the appropriate timing. There
are also DNR and Corps of Engineer requirements which
will be met at the time of platting.
Building Official Marka asked about traffic flow. Mr.
Loose stated they have discussed the MN DOT requirements
of one access to Hwy 15 and the major access on
Baltimore.
Mr. Ebent moved to b-agi-&-annexation .proceedings, seconded
by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously.
kee) DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT IN WAGNER DEVELOPMENT
REQUESTED BY KEVIN COWLES
Building Official Marka explained the proposal to plat
two lots but a better solution would be to vacate the
easement for the placement of the house and make one
buildable lot.
,f/f) DISCUSSION OF FINAL PLAT OF SCHMIDTBAUER'S 4TH ADDITION
(STREET NAMES AND NUMBERING)
Building Official Marka explained the numbering system
and there was discussion on the soil borings.
�g) DISCUSSION OF REZONING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATIONS REQUESTED BY CHARLES RESS
Mr. Ress explained the proposal. Mrs. Ress stated this
would be a craft consignment shop and commented on off
street parking, turn around on property, and that the
garage would be the shop. Building Official Marka
commented on the criteria for in home occupations
including artistic or food crafts. Discussion followed
on the necessity of a rezoning or conditional use permit
with the consensus that a home occupation is permitted
use in R-2 districts.
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(h) DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CATALOG
SALES AND SERVICE REQUESTED BY JEFF BRENHAUG ON LEWIS AVE
Withdrawn.
( i ) DISCUSSION OF SRE'TCH PLAN PRE -SENT, -9D BY JOEL VINIfLMEIft IN
LYNN TOWNSHIP (2 MILE RADIUS)
City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the proposed sketch
plan stating the developer is willing to pay cost of
frontage road and utility easement. He stated this is a
better layout than previously proposed. Mr. Marlow
Priebe representing the developer, stated Lynn township
denied the request. Chairman Craig commented the
Comprehensive Plan suggests the development is malt,,
appropriate at this time because of services to the area.
(j) OTHER DISCUSSION
Mr. Loren Ahlstrand owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken
explained the signage and has a variance application in
for the September planning commission meeting.
5. OLD BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF COMPLETED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mr. Ebent made a motion to adopt the Comprehensive Plan
with notation of correction on cover and illustration
numbering, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried
unanimously.
(b) DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL REVIEW OF IiAitCiW=BTUflZO, JEFF MU"FAL&
PROPERTY
City Engineer Rodeberg stated Florida St. improvements
did not go through. Building Official Marka stated the
permit to hard surface will be obtained, he has contacted
Mr. Munsell.
(c) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Planning Commission Budget - Building Official Marka
commented on presenting basically the same budget as last
year. City Engineer Rodeberg proposed $40,000 for a
Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan.
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Building Official Marka addressed a letter of concern
from Mr. Richard Danielson.
Mr. Marka commented on a proposal for the carwash behind
Taco Johns and stated everything in IC -1 requires a
conditional use permit.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
11:00 P.M.
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