11-21-1989 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 21, 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, ElRoy Dobratz,
Marlin Torgerson, Tom Lyke, and Chairman Craig. Members absent: Larry Romo
Also present: Building Official Jim Marka
2. MINUTES
Mr. Torgerson made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated
Tuesday, October 17, 1989. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried
unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON SCHOOL
DISTRICT (WEST ELEM)
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4051 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 9, 1989. The request is for the purpose of considering a
Conditional Use Permit requested by the Hutchinson School District to
allow them to construct an addition to existing building on property
located at 875 School Rd. (West Elem).
Superintendent Glenn Matejka explained the existing and future
expansion on the site plan at West Elementary School. Building
Official Jim Marka explained that city staff does review each future
site plan and parking requirements.
Mr. Torgerson moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the
hearing closed at 7:35 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend
approval of the request to City Council provided all future additions
are reviewed by city staff, seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried
unanimously.
(b) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Chairman Craig updated the commission on the proceedings and meetings
since the last Planning Commission meeting. He explained that Gary
Plotz, Glenn Matejka, John Bernhagen, Bill Weber and Chairman Craig
met to discuss 1) Airport land be kept agricultural land and not
residential especially in the flight path. 2) An industrial park (east
side of city) study be done on the infra -structure as to how the city
should extend sewer lines both North and South of Hwy 7.
Mr. Weber will have materials rewritten and in approximately 3 weeks
the revised copies of the Comprehensive Plan will be distributed.
Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing until the December meeting,
seconded by Mr. Torgerson the motion carried unanimously.
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Building Official Marka commented on the letter from County Engineer
Rick Kjonaas concerning the wording of the Road System section in the
Plan.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY SAM MONTGOMERY (2 MILE
RADIUS)
Mr. Joel Vinkemeyer, representing Mr. Montgomery, commented on the
possibility of mini storage, auto repair or light commercial being
developed in the area. Chairman Craig stated as the corridor of
property is bounded by Hwy 15 it would be advisable for commercial
development. He stated concerns with access to Hwy 15. Mr. Torgerson
commented on commercial use being the best use of the property and
recommended a frontage road for access. He stated concerns with the
inappropriate use being industrial.
Building Official Marka suggested the area should meet the minimum
requirements of C-2 zoning.
Mr. Torgerson moved to reject the sketch plan as presented at this
time based on recommendations by city staff. Seconded by Mr. Ebent
the motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY DAVID LORENCE (2 MILE
RADIUS)
Mr. David Lorence commented on his revised sketch plan. Discussion
followed on the proposed road system study.
It was the consensus of the commission that the revised sketch plan
would be appropriate provided the road system study is completed.
Mr. Torgerson moved to direct Building Official Marka to work with
County Engineer Rick Kjonaas on an engineering study of the road
locations. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Torgerson moved to continue the consideration until the December
meeting, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no futher business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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