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10-17-1989 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 17, 1989 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Criag at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Roland Ebent, Clint Gruett, E1Roy Dobratz, Marlin Torgerson, Larry Romo, and Chairman Craig. Members absent: Tom Lyke Also present: Building Official Jim Marka and Judy Foley, Administration intern. 2. MINUTES Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, September 19, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY WILTON SODERBERG FOR GARAGE ADDITION. Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:32 p.m. with the reading of publication #4040 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1989. The request is for the purpose of considering a Conditional Use Permit requested by the owner to allow him to con- struct a 241 x 401 garage unto existing non -conforming structure located on property at 840 2nd Ave. SW. Discussion followed on to setbacks and Building Official Jim Marka stated that all is in order with the setbacks. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Torgerson the hearing closed at 7:35 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend approval of the request to City Council, seconded by Mr. Romo the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY KURT REINER TO MOVE A MODULAR HOME Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:35 p•m. with the reading of publication #4041 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1989. The request is for the consideration of a request by the owner to move a 281 x 561 modular home and build a 3 stall garage on property located at 1045 Goebel St. Mr. Reiner stated he would like to move the home onto the lot. Building Official Marka explained a permit is necessary being the house is one year old and is being moved from another lot. He stated the house is in conformance with building code. Mr. Torgerson moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 7:37 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Torgerson the motion car- ried unanimously. 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION 10/17/89 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT BY TOM DOLDER Building Official Marka stated he did receive agreements from Atty Prochnow. Discussion followed on the bowling alley parking and access. Discussion followed on the survey and the agreement. Mr. Marka commented that the State Building code does agree with this type of lot split. Mr. Torgerson moved to recommend approval subject to approval of the City Attorney and City Staff before it is presented to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Romo the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN REQUESTED BY DAVID LORENCE (2 MILE RADIUS) Mr. David Lorence commented on his discussion with County Zoning Administrator Ed Homan and Township board and explained the sketch is very preliminary. Building Official Marka commented on the staff recommendation and on the workshop with Mr. Weber, BRW, on the Comprehensive Plan suggestions for the fringe of the city. Staff is also concerned with the placing of bridges as proposed by the county. Discussion followed on the possibility of the city, county and township working with the developer as to placement of streets, lot sizes, etc. Mr. Torgerson moved to reject the sketch as presented at this time due to the fact there are many unanswered questions. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY LINDA HEATON FOR A BED AND BREAKFAST INN. Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #4042 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1989. The request is for the consideration of a request by the owner to provide a Bed and Breakfast establishment with banquet dining on property located at 325 Hassan St. Mr. Randy Nordland, 305 Hassan St., had many questions of Ms. Heaton regarding the kitchen set-up, parking, signs, traffic, exterior of the building, etc. Ms. Heaton commented on the following: Kitchen: There will be commercial kitchen utilities such as the dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. N HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION 10/17/89 Family: The Bed and Breakfast would be owned and operated by the Heatons and they would live on the 3rd floor. Parking: The parking would be in back and in the garage. The property owner to the south was concerned with the alley entrance and exit. She stated it would create a safety hazard. Discussion followed on two alternatives of parking with and without the garage. Building Official Marka commented on the parking allowance and stated staff recommendations have been addressed and asked Ms. Heaton for her summary of the dining. Mr. Nordland voiced concern with the restaurant issue and signage allowed. Mr. Marka explained that the ordinance states a maximum of 20 sq. feet of signage is allowed. He stated any dining will have to be explained to City Council. According to the newly adopted ordinance all Bed and Breakfasts are to be licensed annually. Ms. Heaton stated there would be a maximum of 20 people dining at one time by reservation only. Discussion again followed on parking difficulties and the use of the house if the Heatons sold it. There was discussion on the limit of days of stay, the exterior of the building and alley traffic. Building Official Marka stated staff would like a survey reflecting parking and a summary of banquet dining proposal. Ms. Heaton verbally summarized the dining proposal as follows: *limited dining to reservation only, 20 diners max. *banquet tables for guests and friends. *grooms dinners would be served *2 days per week plus possibly Sundays *guests can have breadfast, lunch and dinner *possibly business meetings in the afternoon Mr. Torgerson commented on the good reputation Ms. Heaton has with her present food service and pointed out there is a limited number of Bed and Breakfasts for the city in the ordinance. Mr. Torgerson moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Romo the hearing closed at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recomend approval to City Council subject to the Staff recommendations being met. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS PRESENTED BY MR. BILL VEBER, BRW INC. Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:25 p.m. with the reading of publication #4043 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1989 and Tuesday, October 10, 1989. The request is for the consideration of the proposed COMPREHENSIVE PLAN as prepared by Mr. Bill Weber, BRW Inc. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/17/89 Mr. Weber commented on the workshop of October 12, 1989, and explained questions from that workshop. He commented on the proposal of the industrial growth and suggested smaller tracts of land are more marketable. Airport industrial growth clearly separates residential and indutrial, but Mr. Weber suggests the East side of the city as the best industrial area. Goebel Fixture will remain industrial. The transition from industry to residential would be very difficult. There was much discussion on residential lot sizes outside of city limits. Legally the city can control street size and alignments outside city limits. The city can ask the township to cooperate with lot size but has no control over the size. The city can explain the urbanization that may occur in these developments. Mr. Weber stated the city's interest should be concerned with long term growth not only with affordable housing. Discussion followed on the developments on Jefferson Street blocking east/west street development showing a need for city input on the fringe of city limits. Mr. Torgerson commented on city policy regarding sidewalks and the expense. Mr. Weber suggested sidewalks along arterial and collector streets be at taxpayers expense and local streets paid by the abutting land owner. Mr. Weber suggested extending the industrial zone further east along Hwy. 7 East and extending commercial on the west side of Hwy. 15 South as well as on the east side. Discussion followed on the I -C zoning along the south side of Hwy. 7 West. The proposed plan suggests no more mobile home parks be developed in the city. Mr. Weber explained the planners role is to provide for diversified housing in a rural setting. He suggested the commission site mobile home parks carefully, not in residential but in commercial or industrial zones. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to continue the hearing until the November 21st meeting, seconded by Mr. Romo the motion carried unanimously. 5. OTHER BUSINESS Building Official Marka brought up discussion of a Hospital Emergency sign encroaching into the right-of-way which is necessary for the sight of the sign when cars are parked in front it. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no futher business the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 4