08-15-1989 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 15, 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, E1Roy Dobratz,
Marlin Torgerson, Larry Romo, Tom Lyke and Chairman Craig. Members absent: None
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, July 18, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Romo the motion carries unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONTINUATION OF REZONING BURBER KING PROPERTY FROM C-2 FO R-2
Chairman Craig reopened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. Mr. Torgerson
commented on the time schedule of the building site before September
1st. Mr. Torgerson moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Romo
the hearing closed at 7:33 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to reject
the rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Romo the motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY LANCE HEATON FOR A
BED AND BREAKFAST INN AT 231 ADAMS
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to continue the
hearing until the September meeting since the Heatons were not present
to comment on the project.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING PROPERTY AT 434 MAIN ST N. FROM R-2 TO C-2
REQUESTED BY ROBERT HORNICK
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4021 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
August 3, 1989. The request is for the purpose of considering a
request by the owner to rezone property located at 434 Main St. N.
from R-2 (Residential District) to C-2 (Commercial District).
Building Official Marka commented on Mr. Hornick's intent to close on
the property September 1, 1989. He also commented on the use of the
house as office space. Mr. Hornick stated he is considering turning
the house into a real estate office.
Mr. Torgerson voiced his concern with the possibility of moving the
house off the property in the event of a new owner in the future.
Discussion followed of the necessity of a site plan if the use is to
be office space.
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Discussion followed on the new Comprehensive Plan and the possibility
of moving the house. There was some discussion on the buffer between
C-2 and R-2 districts. Mr. Hornick stated he plans on leaving the
house as is.
Consulting Engineer Priebe commented on having an over-all site plan
to show parking space and how all the property would be developed.
Mr. Hornick commented on the survey and his suggestion to donate to
the city the northerly 20' as alley -way to act as a buffer.
Consulting Engineer Priebe commented on the city's unfavorable
position on the alley -way. Discussion followed on the entrance to
the two businesses.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Torgerson the
hearing closed at 7:53 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend
approval of the rezoning subject to providing verification of closing
by Sept. 1, 1989, ani+ a complete site plan and survey to the
satisfaction of city staff by the second reading of the ordinance
City Council. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried with Mr. Ramo
voting no.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HELLAND'S 9TH ADDITION
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:53 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4022 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
August 3, 1989. The request is for the purpose of considering the
platting of a parcel of property to be known as Helland's 9th
Addition.
Building Official Marka commented on the lot sizes.
Mr. Torgerson moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Romo the
hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend
approval of the preliminary plat to City Council. Seconded
by Mr. Rano the motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-2 TO C-3 PROPERTY ON ADAMS ST.
REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:55 p.m. with the reading of
publication 14023 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday
August 3, 1989. The request is for the purpose ofconsidering a
request by City Staff to rezone property located on Adams St. from R-2
(Residential District) to C-3 (Central Commercial).
Mr. Everett Reisberg, 136 Monrce, voiced opposition to the rezoning of
so many lots and asked why the city couldn't rezoning only Lot 8 in
Block 24. Chairman Craig explained a restaurant has to conform to
zoning and that 1 lot would be spot zoning. Mr. Reisberg commented on
restrictions placed in C-3 zones as to rebuilding residential homes in
the district. Building Official Marka stated through Conditional Use
Permit application residential could be built. He also commented that
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staff ;,-ea is not condusive to a C-3 district.
Leslie Smith, 346 Monroe, voiced concern of how far the rezoning will
go in the future and asked to define C-1, C-2 as opposed to C-3
district. Building Official Marka explained the differences in the
zoning districts. Consulting Engineer Priebe commented on IC -1 as a
more controled zone. Chairman Craig read the definitions from the zoning
ordinance book and stated Block 36 is not intented to be rezoned.
Discussion followed on the possibility of R-3 zoning being more
condusive to the area.
Mr. Romo made a motion to continue agenda items 3(b) and 3(e) to the
September 19 meeting. Seconded by Chairman Craig the hearing will be
continued.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF VACATING A PORTION OF CAROLINA AVE. REQUES-i-ED BY CITY
STAFF IN HELLAND'S 6TH ADDITION
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:05 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4024 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
August 3, 1989, and Tuesday, August 8, 1989. Thai -Fe -quest is for the
purpose of considering a petition by city staff to vacate a part of
Carolina Ave. located in Helland's 6th Addition.
Building Official Marka explained the vacation request and the
proposed parkland in Helland's 6th Addition. Mr. Lyke commented on
utility services to that area.
Consulting Engineer Priebe stated there should be a 20' utility
easement centered from street right-of-way of westerly 120' of
vacation.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Torgerson the
hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend
approval subject to a 20' utility easement to the satisfaction of the
Utilities Commission. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried
unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION MAP
County Engineer Rick Kjonaas, explained the county's position on
replacing a bridge south of County Rd #89 possibly to upgrade County
Rd #67. He commented on correspondence with the City Council and
would report requests to the State for funding. He then explained the
State recommendation to deny the request for state -aid and read the
reasons for denial.
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Mr. Torgerson explained the " `° "runci 1's positi . or County #89 use
and asked as to wha . u nas been in city limits.
Discussion fol If--. .-nding between city state -aid and county
state -aid.
Consulting Engineer Priebe explained the transportation map itself,
commenting route #2 is the most likely route to follow with a
possibility of combining #1 and #2. County Atty. Junge commented on
the practicality of the use of #89.
County Commissioner Grant Knutson questioned the feasibility of
upgrading #89. County Engineer Kjonaas commented on the right-of-way
of #89. Discussion followed on traffic conjestion on Oakland Ave. and
Jefferson St.
Mr. Torgerson commented on access roads to Hwy 15 and H44y 22 for local
traffic not tourist traffic. It is meant to accomodate .rea people.
County Zoning Administrator Ed Homan commented on the a •;f
preserving the corridor for the future access road.
County Engineer Kjonaas asked the city for a reference in the
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Map to address the corridor for an
access road. He stated that the map with a written paragraph
explaining the need would be helpful for the report to the State.
Mr. Torgerson made a motion to direct the City Engineer and staff to
provide the information necessary for County staff to complete their
report concerning state -aid funding regarding route #1 on the
Comprehensive Transportation Map. Seconded by Mr. Romo the motion
carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF 1990 PLANNING BUDGET
Building Official Marka explained the budget and the fact that the
$5500.00 for professional services in 1989 would be carried to 1990.
Discussion followed on what is to be transfered into the professional
services budget in 1990 and not spent to date.
The consensus of the Planning Commission would be to retain ongoing
consultation with Mr. Weber.
Mr. Lyke moved to approve the budget as presented, seconded by Mr.
Romo the motion carried unanimously.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Dennis Schaefer, 724 Southview Court, commented on the confusion of the
house numbering on Southview Court and Southview Drive. Mr. Torgerson made
a motion to direct staff to review the problem and bring the solution to
Planning Commission in September. Seconded by Mr. Romo the motion carried
unanimously.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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