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04-10-1990 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP Monday, April 30, 1990 Members present: Chairman Bill Craig, Roland Ebent, Clint Gruett, Tom Lyke, Craig Lenz and Dean Wood. Members absent: ElRoy Dobratz Also present: City Adminsitrator Gary Plotz, Building Official Jim Marka, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg and Building Inspector Mark Hensen. Chairman Bill Craig reopened the hearing with the reading of Publication No. 4104 as Published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 5, 1990, for the purpose of considering a request for a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 24' x 48' manufactured home unto property located at 420 School Rd. Building Official Marka commented on the memo of 4-26-90 regarding Manufacturer's Warranty. Mr. Ponsford commented on his discussion with Schult Homes representatives and stated he would like to comply with City Ordinances. Building Official Marka stated he would like the State and Manufacturer's requirements met and documented. Mr. Ponsford asked for continuing the hearing to work out the requirements with the manufacturer. Mr. Lenz moved to continue the hearing until the documentation is in place, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. In the absence of Mr. Bill Weber, BRW Inc. the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. cc: Jim Marka, Building Official John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering Gary Plotz, City Administrator HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5/15/90 Mr. Jack Alfredson, 1235 Roberts, is also concerned about the value of property and the visibility of that corner. Mr. Ponsford again stated his plans are to blend into the neighborhood. Building Official Marka asked the Planning Commission to form a consensus of the continuity of the neighborhood. Mr. Gruett agrees with the neighboring property owners, it doesn't fit the location. Mr. Lyke commented on pride of ownership and it means a lot to any homeowner. He is concerned with the discrimination issue and senses the Ponsfords would not have junky property and is in favor of the conditional use permit. Mr. Ebent stated he is bothered with the continuity issue. He is in favor and agrees with Mr. Lyke. It will be a nice property when finished. Mr. Dobratz agrees with Mr. Lyke and Mr. Ebent on the discrimination issue and is favorable to the request. Mr. Wood stated there are some things that do need to be done to the home and stated it would have a detrimental effect to the value of the neighborhood. He is not in favor of the request. Mr. Lenz commented he is not convinced the home would fit the neighborhood and would not be in favor of the request. Building Official Marka stated the sketches are not for a wood foundation so would need new sketches. Mr. Lyke moved to continue the hearing to the June meeting, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION TO MOVE A 10X12 UTILITY SHED Vice Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:10 p.m. with the reading of publication #4114 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 3, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 10' x 12' utility shed unto property located at 35 -3rd Ave SE. Mr. Roger Olson, stated the shed will be moved to the South side. Building Official Marka commented the shed should be 6' off the property line. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion K HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5/15/90 to approve the request subject to staff recommendations of 6' from property lines. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HARVEY GETZ TO MOVE A 10'X16' UTILITY SHED Vice Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:16 p.m. with the reading of publication #4115 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 3, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 101x16' utility shed unto property located at 100 Oakland Ave. Building Official Marker commented on the ordinance limitation of 120 sq. ft. and no larger for moving utility sheds. Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 8:17 p.m. Mr. Ebent moved to deny the 101x16' shed but would approve a 101x12' shed. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION OF DECK ADDITION WITH ROOF REQUESTED BY VERN BRELIJE, 922 HASSAN Mr. Brelije would like to ask for a variance if possible to construct a roof onto the deck. He stated the neighbors do not object. Discussion followed on the set back. Building Official Marka stated a deck alone would not need a variance but adding a roof establishes a building line and requires a variance. Discussion followed on the approval of a variance and general consensus of the commission is to deny the request. The Planning Commission instructed the Building Official review with the owner to establish the setbacks to verify dimensions. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN ON ADREY JOHNSON ESTATE REQUESTED BY DAVE LORENCE (2 MILE RADIUS) Mr. Dave Lorence explained the sketch plan. There was discussion on block 1 and the ability to build on the lots. 75' is the minimum setback from shoreline. Discussion followed on the unusual layout of the roads. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5/15/90 Building Official Marka stated the City and County follow requirements of the Shoreland Ordinance. The issue may come up to annex this land into the city. Discussion followed on the desirability of the property. The Planning Commission requested City Engineer John Rodeberg draft a letter to the county and city council stating the 4 main points of the discussion. Mr. Lyke moved to reject the sketch as presented, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF MILLER TOWNHOUSE 6TH ADDITION Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the plat, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (d) DISCUSSION OF REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE WITH BILL WEBER, BRW, INC. Mr. Weber was present to explain the draft. Building Official Marka began by posing 9 questions and asked if the changes could be marked. 1. Keep the same zoning districts 2. Define building line 3. Estimate and establish Shoreland Ordinance and overlay 4. Staff submitted the C-3 sign ordinance 5. Submitted FEMA ordinance with codification of city code 6. Do we want to zone out mobile home prior to 1976 code or not? 7. Mr. Weber will explain differences in parking lot circulation drive 8. Separate recycling of metal 9. Conforming land uses Mr. Weber stated that 95% of draft comments are acceptable and agreeable. He explained R-3 mid or high density is between single family and high density. Could be put next to single family zones. Building Official Marka stated this is what the PUD controls and how would we incorporate on the zoning map. Mr. Weber stated the map does not need to be done now and suggested all attached housing be permitted only by conditional use permit. This creates a zone that doesn't allow apartments but does allow attached housing. Mr. Weber should review and make preliminary recommendations as to where to incorporate the zone. 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5/15/90 City Engineer Rodeberg stated that the zone suggested would act as a buffer zone and be reasonable. Discussion followed on the square footage of the townhouses and apartment units. Mr. Weber commented that I-2 does not need to be placed on the map but have it in the ordinance. He also stated the landscaping plan should be presented. Discussion followed on the site plan review and that presently staff reviews. Mr. Weber explained site plans should be carefully reviewed by staff, Planning Commission and City Council. The Planning Commission set a goal to complete draft for Public Hearing by Sept. 1, 1990. (e) DISCUSSION OF GARAGE ADDITION ON MONROE ST Discussion followed on the request of a conditional use permit for a non -conforming building. A suggestion was to move the garage back to permit parking not to block the sidewalk. (f) PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY PLATTING PROCEDURE BY JOHN RODEBERG City Engineer Rodeberg explained the proposed changes. (g) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Building Official Marka commented on a letter by Jay Freedland stating his concerns with recycling aluminum cans in the city. 5. ADJOURMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m. 5