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04-17-1990 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 17, 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: Roland Ebent, Clint Gruett, E1Roy Dobratz, Dean -Wood - , Craig Lenz, Tom Lyke (7:50 p.m.) and Chairman Craig. Also Present: City Administrator Gary Plotz, Building Official Jim Marka and City Engineer John Rodeberg. 2. MINUTES Mr. Dobratz made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, March 20, 1990. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY 3M CO. FOR SOLVENT RECOVERY SYSTEM IN " FLOODWAY AND CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY 3M CO. FOR TANK FARM IN FLOODWAY. Chairman Craig reopened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. that was published as #4076 and 4077 in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 4, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to allow 3M Company, to construct a solvent recovery system within the 100 year Floodway Boundary of the south fork of the Crow River, and to construct a solvent Tank Farm with secondary containment diking for the storage of solvent, within the 100 year boundary of the south fork of the Crow River. Mr. Pat McGrann, 3M, St. Paul, and Mr. Frank Mott, 3M Hutchinson, presented a map and plan explaining the process and comments from the DNR. Mr. McGrann commented on a joint FEMA study from the Corps of Engineers, DNR and City. The analysis and studies are all concluded. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on an upcomming meeting with the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval provided there is proper approval from the DNR, FEMA and the City. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried. Mr. Dobratz and Mr. Gruett abstained from voting as employees of 3M. 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/17/90 (b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY NORM PONSFORD TO MOVE A MANUFACTURED HOME Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #4104 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 5, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 24' x 48' manufactured home unto property located at 420 School Rd. Mr. Norm Ponsford, owner of the home, commented on the proposal. Building Official Marka commented on the new criteria for manufactured homes that are to be met in the event of alterations to the home according to Uniform Building Codes not HUD standards. Discussion followed on the conformance of the home. Mr. Ponsford stated there is a 2x9 floor joist that would allow the home to be placed on a foundation and commented on the regulations being changed on 11-20-89. He stated he will change the color and trim and do extensive cosmetic work to blend into neighborhood. Also, he will be changing the furnace. Mr. Jim Waldren, neighboring property owner, questioned the difference between manufactured homes and mobile homes. Mr. Ponsford explained that manufactured homes may be placed either in a mobile home park or on a lot. City Attorney Anderson explained that Statute #357 states that the city cannot discriminate against manufactured housing that complies with the criteria. Building Official Marka commented on the two differing standards of Uniform Building Codes and HUD. The State requires both standards are met. The UBC is more restrictive. Discussion followed on the legality of placing manufactured homes on city lots. Building Official Marka commented on the codes and how to enforce them. Mr. Lenz moved to continue the hearing to Monday, April 30, 1990, at 5:30 p.m., seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/17/90 (c) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY DAVE KLOPP TO REDUCE A 6' SETBACK FOR GARAGE ADDITION Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:05 p.m. with the reading of publication #4105 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 5, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance by the owner to allow him to reduce the 6' setback from alley line for a garage addition located at 425 - 3rd Ave SE. Mr. Dave Klopp, 425 - 3rd Ave SE, commented on his proposal in order to use the garage. He stated the roof line will remain the same and he will reshingle the building. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Ebent the hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the variance, seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DAVE KLOPP Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:11 p.m. with the reading of publication #4106 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 5, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit by the owner to construct an addition onto a nonconforming garage located at 425 -3rd Ave SE. Mr. Chuck Brill, neighboring property owner, questioned if the addition was only an extension. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 8:12 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) PRESENTATION OF SHORELAND ORDINANCE BY SKIP WRIGHT Skip Wright, DNR Hydrologist, explained the procedure to update the ordinance and the cost. Director of Engineering John Rodeberg commented on the setbacks for lakes vs. rivers and Campbell and Otter Lakes. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/17/90 Mr. Wright stated that shoreland area is defined as district. The new ordinance has five river classifications. Mr. Rodeberg explained the 1000' is not a setback but the zone that is to meet standards. Discussion followed on the present lots along the lake. The new ordinance would most effect new developments. Mr. Wright explained the new ordinance is oriented to Comprehensive Shoreland management, Pollution management, Wetland management, etc. Building Official Marka stated the ordinance should include information that affects Hutchinson and staff needs to address what is pertinent to the City. Mr. Wright commented there are general development lakes in this area and the river is considered urban. He stated the ordinance is attempting to preserve the natural character of the area and keep water clean. Discussion followed on agriculture usage near lakes and runoff that will affect the water quality in any area. There was discussion on the county standards and the coordination between city and county to maintain the standards. There will be changes to the present county ordinance. Building Official Marka commented on the seminar he attended, stating any permits issued on Delaware Street would need recertification of the septic systems. Staff will compile the ordinance within the next two years. PRESENTATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO CONNECTION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES PRESENTED BY JOHN RODEBERG Director of Engineering John Rodeberg commented on the water and sewer service connection charges. The basic proposal is to obtain money for a special assessment fund to pick up costs that otherwise the city will concur. He explained the most fair manner of assessing the lots. City Administrator Plotz explained deferred assessments outside city limits and activating the assessments through a notice given the property owners. Mr. Rodeberg explained the appeal process. Mr. Ebent recommended the Planning Commission send the ordinance on to the City Council for adoption to the Municipal Codes, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/17/90 unanimously. Vee) DISCUSSION OF SKETCH PLAN PRESENTED BY ROBERT MILEY Mr. Robert Miley, 515 Lakewood Dr., commented on the lot 12-B and that his house is on lot 13. Building Official Marka explained the unusual lot split and commented on the concern for storm sewer run off. He also would like to see the proposed land use at the time of platting. Discussion followed on the sketch plan as proposed. Mr. Miley commented on possibly constructing a garage on the lot. Building Official Marka stated that at present 12-B is a buildable lot. The property owner cannot put an accessory building alone on a buildable lot. City Engineer Rodeberg commented that the surface water drainage on the lot will have to be overland flow. The developer cannot block drainage with a building. The consensus of the Planning Commission would be favorable to platting the lots. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF BACHMAN'S IST ADDITION (2 MILE RADIUS) Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval of the final plat, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (e) DISCUSSION OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT PRESENTED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR GARY PLOTZ City Administrator Gary Plotz summarized the tax increment financing in regard to the ShopKo project. (f) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 1) Mr. Marka commented on a request by the Hutch Ambassadors to place permanent signs at the entrances to the City. Mr. Don Erickson commented on the present Welcome to Hutchinson signs and over the years the ambassadors decided they would like a more maintenance free sign. This would possibly be a 5 year project. There would be one sign put up each 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4/17/90 year and the sign would be of very good quality. The Planning Commission had favorable recommendation to the Council for the signs. 2) Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of 2 temporary signs requested by Mr. Jerry Brown of Brown's Floral, seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. 5. ADJOURMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. N.