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05-16-1989 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 16, 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, ElRoy Dobratz, Tom Lyke and Chairman Craig. Members absent: Marlin Torgerson and Larry Romo. Also present: Building Official Jim Marka and Consulting Engineer Marlow Priebe. 2. MINUTES Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, April 18, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A GARAGE TO 533 HURON REQUESTED BY WILMA ROSS Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:40 p.m. with the reading of publication #3987 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1989. The request is for the purpose of const ering a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 20'4" X 20'4"on property located at 533 Huron. Ms. Wilma Ross, 533 Huron, owner of the property commented on the condition and location of the present garage and overhang stating that all will be destroyed. She explained the placement of the new garage and that the driveway will enter from the alley. Discussion followed on the improvement to the property. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 7:46 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO REZONE FROM R-3 TO C-4 PROPERTY IN CASA ADDITION ALONG TEXAS AVE. AND CALIFORNIA ST. BY JERRY BIRD, HILLYARD FLOOR CARE SUPPLY. Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:47 p.m. with the reading of publication #3988 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1989. The request is for the purpose of const ering a request by the owner to rezone property on the corner of Texas Ave. and California St. from R-3 to C-4 in Casa Addition. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the written objections by John and Gary Miller, adjacent property owners. He stated that affected property owners, Mr. Dean Bemis and 0&K Central, had no objections. Through correspondence, Mr. Jerry Bird, Hillyard Floor Care Supply, stated the intention will be to close the loading docks on California St. and moved to Texas Ave. Building Official Marka commented on the ordinance and reasons for the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5/16/89 rezonings and existing landuse. Discussion followed concerning apartments being allowed in C-4 districts by conditional use permit. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning subject to the understanding that when the building permit is issued the loading docks on California St. will be closed. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT IN CASA ADDITION Mr. Craig opened the hearing at 7:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #3989 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1989. The request is for the purpose of const Bring a petition to vacate a utility easement located in Casa Addition. Consulting Engineer Marlow Priebe commented on the placement of the utility easement. Mr. Lyke stated that Utilities would like an 8' easement on the westerly side of the east property line in lieu of the present easement. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 8:01 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval of the vacation of the utility easement as stated in the application. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY CLARK MILLER FOR A CARWASH ON HWY 7 E. THE A&W SITE Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:02 p.m. with the reading of publication #3990 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1989. The request is for the purpose of const Bring a request by the owner to allow him to reduce the frontyard setback from 15' to 5' of green area at property located on Hwy 7 East the former A&W site. Mr. Clark Miller, Q -Petrol, commented on the sketch plan, driveway and parking area. He also commented on the upcoming Hwy 7 project and how that would affect his property. Building Official Marka explained that similar variances have been granted to Super America Station and Erickson Oil Products. Mr. Miller stated that the interior area will be curbed and the drainage will be to the Hwy. Consulting Engineer Priebe commented on the placement of the curbing. Building Official Marka asked about salvaging the trees and the buffering of trash and vacuum areas. Consulting Engineer Priebe noted that the site plan elevations will be verified with the Hwy Dept. N PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5/16/89 Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 8:13 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval to reduce the green area from 15' to 5'. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT IN LOT 1 BLOCK 1 CASA ADDITION Consulting Engineer Priebe stated requirements are all met with no problems. Mr. Lyke moved to recommend approval noting an 8' utility easement on East side of a line 125' East of and parallel with the West line of Lot 1 Block 1 Casa Addition. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY ROY LUND (2 mile radius) Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval with no objection, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) DISCUSSION OF ADDITION ON ACME CARWASH BY TOM LUDOWESE Building Official Marka commented on correspondence with Developers Deversified. Some discussion followed. 5. OLD BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION OF BURGER KING SITE Building Official Marka commented on the court order to fill the northern excavation. He stated he did recieve a registered land survey but no site plan for Burger King. Discussion followed on the convenience store. Consulting Engineer Priebe commented on the access problems. Building Official Marka noted that the City Council has reservations with downzoning the property but they want some control on the prob 1 em of the property. Chairman Craig moved to recommend rezoning back to R-2 the parcel which was rezoned to accomodate the Burger King site plan and also, proceed with legal action to remove the yellow house at 35 - 4th Ave. NW. Seconded by Mr. Drobratz the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FREEDLAND FENCE PROPOSAL Mr. Jay Freedland commented on his change of fence proposal and the cost of slatted fence. He then presented his sample and suggested the possibility of raising a solid 8' wooden fence 6" off the ground. Discussion followed on the flow of water through the sample type of fence with 2" gaps. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5/16/89 Consulting Engineer Priebe commented on the poor quality presentation but if the structure was of new material it would be acceptable. He also stated the frame should be of treated wood. Mr. Ebent recommended approval contingent upon the fence being constructed of factory pre -finished material with a treated wood frame and providing a sketch at the time the building permit is issued. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS ON TRACT IN SECTION 1 LYNN TOWNSHIP OFF OF SOUTH GRADE RD. Building Official Marka updated the Planning Commission on the recommendation of the City Council. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hansen, affected property owners, stated followed opposition to the annexation. Discussion followed on storage of fuel tanks and the fire codes, The use of the property is "Grandfathered in". Consulting Engineer Priebe commented on the feasibility of the operation of the property noting it is an island in the city. He explained to Mr. Hansen the procedure of the annexation on the corner 14 years ago. Discussion followed on the procedure of assessing and deferred assessments. Chairman Craig moved to continue the recommendation for one month and instructed the Hansens to meet with city staff to resolve concerns of annexation proceeding in writing to document the issues and concerns. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously, (d) BRW UPDATE Building Official Marka commented on the Zoning Ordinance Revision suggesting to move forward with the codification. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval of Mr. Bill Weber's proposal to revise the zoning ordinance contingent on Mr. Weber providing a Cerificate of Insurance to release the city from any legal complications from BRW. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 6. ADJOURMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. 4