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03-20-1990 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 20, 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, Larry Romo, Craig Lenz and Chairman Craig. Members absent: Tom Lyke. Also Present: Building Official Jim Marka and City Engineer John Rodeberg. 2. MINUTES Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, February 20, 1990. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a & b) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL UdE 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. Building Official Jim Marka commented on his discussion with Mr. Pat McGrann, 3M, and suggested to continue the Public Hearing to the April meeting. Discussion followed on the fence to the property line. Mr. Marka commented on a letter received from Mr. McGrann stating the fence is not in the floodway. Mr. Lenz moved to continue the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY SHERMAN BUSCHOW f Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #4090 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 8, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to allow him to construct a building that does not meet the average depth of dwellings on the same street located at 1290 - 7th Ave NW. Mr. Sherman Buschow presented an overhead drawing regarding his property. He commented on the survey and on average setbacks of the 11 neighboring lots. Building Official Marka explained the need for the variance and the average setback requirement. City HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3/20/90 Building Official Marka explained the need for the variance and the average setback requirement. City Engineer Rodeberg suggested the option of the house facing toward 7th Ave. There was discussion concerning the platting of the property as being the problem. Mr. Marka explained the restrictions of the house size and aesthetic responsibility to the neighborhood. Chairman Craig stated the request does not meet the Conditions for Variance as stated in the Zoning Ordinance #464. Mr. Buschow commented on the necessity to face Shady Ridge Rd. Mr. Ebent questioned the hardship. Mr. Ted Beatty stated that the house directly across 7th Ave. does face Shady Ridge Rd. Mr. Don Erickson, 731 Shady Ridge Rd, commented on the setbacks on Shady Ridge Rd as a variety and explained the platting is the problem. He also commented the corner lots on 7th and School Rd will have the same problems. Chairman Craig presented a sketch facing the house toward 7th Ave. thus meeting the requirements more closely. Discussion followed on the feasibility of the suggestion to turn the house. Mr. Buschow suggested he would center the house on the lot if that could be a possibility. Mr. Ebent made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to deny the request for variance as it does not meet the requirements for variance. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY CONGREGATIONAL. UCC Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:05 p.m. with the reading of publication #4091 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 8, 1990. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance by the Congregational Church to allow them to reduce the 50' setback to 17' for the construction of a narthex to provide an elevator and handicapped facilities at the Congregational UCC Church located at 4th and Main SV, SW. Mr. Ted Beatty, church committee member and Jim Haugen, 09 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3/20/90 Korngeibel Architecture, presented the proposal and plans for the addition. Mr. Haugen commented on the request explaining the handicapped accessibility. Mr. Dobratz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Romo the hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Romo made a motion to recommend approval to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) PRESENTATION BY CITY FORESTER MARK SCHNOBRICH'bN TREES AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN HUTCHINSON City Forester Mark Schnobrich made a presentation on trees and development within Hutchinson. He commented on construction damage to trees on lots. There were 4 goals Mr. Schnobrich pointed out as follows: 1) Stop the loss of trees to construction damage on a wooded site. 2) Establish policy in regard to energy conservation plantings on residential, commercial and industrial developments. 3) To maintain an established percentage of the trees existing on a site prior to construction. 4) To insure soils are amended so as to allow plant growth in future years. Mr. Schnobrich suggested possibly a landscape analysis to be incorporated into the flow chart of subdivision development. City Engineer Rodeberg stated a grading plan should be presented by developers at the time of platting. Discussion followed on the time to present the policy to the developer or landowner. Mr. Ebent suggested a contribution at the time of platting such as parks and playgrounds for forestation of plats. Mr. Rodeberg will bring sample ordinances to the Planning Commission. Mr. Marka suggested to amend the subdivision ordinance to include the grading policy. (b) DISCUSSION OF WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES PRESENTED BY CITY ENGINEER JOHN RODEBERG City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the necessity of a fee or assessment of water and sewer connection fees when land has access but has not had to pay assessments to those accessible services, such as lot 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3/20/90 splits. He suggested a standard rate as to standard lot cost. Mr. Rodeberg recommended approving the wording from St. Cloud. Mr. Ebent recommended city staff draft an ordinance for charges of water and sewer connections and bring to Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Romo and carried unanimously. (c) SKETCH PLAN REQUESTED BY M & P PARTNERS, LYNN TOWNSHIP (2 MILE RADIUS) Mr. Joel Vinkemeyer commented on the development being commercial. Mr. Ebent questioned the small lot sizes. City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the improper access of the intersection and should the property someday be annexed into the city, the frontage road should be run behind the lots. He also suggested the collector road be compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Craig suggested a meeting with City Staff and developer to discuss the platting. Mr. Ebent made a motion to reject the plan as proposed and suggested the owner or developer work with City Staff to make an appropriate proposal for the area. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. (d) SKETCH PLAN REQUESTED BY M & P PARTNERS, ACOMA TOWNSHIP (2 MILE RADIUS) Mr. Vinkemeyer commented on the proposal and the planning process thus far. There was discussion on the soil requirements as reviewed by the county. Mr. Marka suggested an over all plan for future planning of roads and drainage. Chairman Craig made a motion to recommend approval t subject to staff recommendations of March 16, 1990, and in addition to have soil borings, address drainage and signage, and work to satisfy the township and county. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (e) DISCUSSION OF GARAGE ADDITION REQUESTED BY DAVE KLOPP AT 425 - 3RD AVE SE 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3/20/90 Mr. Klopp explained the request of a variance and conditional use permit. Building Official Marka commented on the request. Discussion followed on the approach from the alley to the garage and the shingling. 5. OLD BUSINESS (a) UPDATE ON ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION Chairman Craig suggested that the Planning Commission have some special meetings to read through the updated ordinance revision. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 1) Mr. Marka commented on the $3000 approved by the city council for the completion of the Zoning Ordinance Revision. The Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and discussion followed on the errors made that should not be permitted. chairman Craig will proof and give suggestions to City Staff. 2) Mr. Marka stated the Anderson Beeler Plat was withdrawn by the owners. 3) The Shoreline Ordinance will be presented by Skip Wright, Hydrologist, on April 17, 1990. 6. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Craig thanked Mr. Romo for the many years of service he has given as Planning Commissioner. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. 5