04-18-1989 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 18, 1989
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, Marlin Torgerson,
ElRoy Dobratz, Larry Romo, Tom Lyke and Chairman Craig. Also present: Building
Official Jim Marka and City Attorney Barry Anderson. Chairman Craig opened the
meeting by welcoming Mr. E1Roy Dobratz unto the Planning Commission.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Romo made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated
Tuesday, March 21, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY CLARK
MILLER ON THE A & W RESTAURANT SITE
Mr. Romo made a motion to recommend approval of the extention to City
Council, seconded by Mr. Torgerson the motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OT "MAC SUBDIVISION" (2 mile radius)
Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend approval of the final plat to
City Council, seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF BEGINNING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS ON TRACT NI SECTION
1 LYNN TOWNSHIP OFF OF SOUTH GRADE RD.
Mr. Ron Hansen, affected property owner, voiced his opposition to the
proposal for many reasons with the main concern being the tax
increase.
Mr. Warren Nelson, property owner, stated opposition concerning his
lot being locked -in from Dale St. and Kay St.
Building Official Jim Marka explained staff recommendations for the
annexation.
Mr. Hansen commented on the fact everything has been platted around
his property that can be platted.
Discussion followed on the prior annexing of the surrounding property.
Mrs. Ron Hansen commented on the annexation proceedings. Discussion
followed on "forced annexation".
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the issue of the
Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Craig commented on the property and the
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usage of metered water out -side city limits.
City Attorney Barry Anderson stated the city could provide services
outside the city siting two possible problems:
1) collection problems could exsist
2) property should be brought into the city for servicing
utilities
Attorney Anderson also commented on the uniqueness of this situation.
Discussion followed on the effect of deferred assessments.
Mr. Ebent moved not to proceed with the annexation, seconded by Mr.
Torgerson the motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF BEGINNING (REVISED) ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS ON THE
MCDONALD PROPERTY
Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend approval of the revised
annexation to City Council, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried
unanimously.
(e) DISCUSSION OF DOUG YERKS RECYCLING PROPOSAL
There was no discussion since Mr. Yerks was not present. Mr.
Torgerson moved to continue discussion when appropriate information is
provided. Seconded by Mr. Romo the motion carried unanimously.
5. OLD BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF BURGER KING SITE
Building Official Marka stated it has been one year, ten months since
the original plan and rezoning. He commented on information and
promises from Mr. Hornick on his plan.
City Attorney Anderson commented on the following:
1) a pretrial set in May
2) frustration with Mr. Hornick and his promises
3) filing a Chapter 463 proceeding to fill the open excavation to
the north of Gas and Grocery
4) Mr. Hornick's conversations stating development proceedings
are beginning with Burger King
5) look at the long-term zoning plan, BRW may propose commercial
zoning of the property
6) consider the possibility of the development agreement and
possible down -zoning.
Discussion followed on the removal of the house on 35 - 4th Ave NW.
Mr. Craig Reese, neighboring property owner, voiced objection to
giving Mr. Hornick any more time.
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Mr. Torgerson moved that the Planning Commission advise the City
Council that the yellow house located at 35 - 4th Ave. NW is in
violation of the Building Ordinances since it has been vacant more
than six months. The house is to be removed and the open excavation
filled by May 1, 1989, bringing the lot to a buildable status. Also,
the open excavation to the North of Gas and Grocery is to be filled
and restored to a buildable condition within 20 days of notice or the
city will fill at owners expense. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion
carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the zoning of the property.
Mr. Romo made a motion to recommend that a site plan be available by
May 1, 1989, to be considered at the May 16, 1989, meeting or
downzoning of the property will begin. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the
motion carried unanimously.
(b) BRW UPDATE
Building Official Marka stated the proposal was more extensive than
the city needs. Discussion followed on contract zoning, and as the
growth in Hutchinson is slowing the zoning ordinance should possibly
be only partially reviewed.
(c) FREEDLAND FENCE PROPOSAL
Mr. Freedland was not present for discussion.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Building Official Marka commented on the park land dedication fee by the
School. Discussion followed on the school having a public recreation area.
The item is to be discussed and recommendation made by the Park Board.
There will be a possible conditional use permit application submitted at
the May meeting regarding a Bed and Breakfast on Main St.
7. AOJOURMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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