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MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 18, 1986
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Thomas Lyke at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Marlin Torgerson, Spencer Beytien,
Bruce Drahos, Elsa Young (7:36) and Vice Chairman Lyke. Members absent:
Roland Ebent and Larry Romo. Also present: City Administrator Gary Plotz,
City Engineer Marlow Priebe, City Attorney James Schaefer, Building
Inspector Homer Pittman, Assistant Building Inspector Jim Marka and Mayor
Paul Ackland.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Torgerson made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
dated Tuesday, October 21, 1986. Seconded by Mr. Beytien the motion
carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MICHAEL AND PATTI
BLAKE
Vice Chairman Lyke opened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. with the reading of
publication #3629 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1986. The request is for a Co`-nitionTITse Permit to allow
the owners to move a 24' by 48' manufactured home and place on a
basement tuck -under garage on property located at Hwy 7 W. and Kouwe
St.
Mr. Torgerson moved to close the hearing and recommend City Council
approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Beytien the motion carried
unanimously and the hearing closed at 7:33 p.m.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST BY TYRONE HELLAND
Vice Chairman Lyke opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. with the
reading of publication #3632 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on
Thursday, November 6, 1986. The request is for the rezoning of
property located on Eighth Ave. N.W. and School Rd. N. from R-3
(Multiple Family Residence) to R-1 ( Single Family Residence) for the
purpose of platting the property single family residence.
Some discussion followed regarding the unusual request of the rezoning
going to a lower density zone.
Engineer Priebe explained that area being more condusive to R-1
district zoning.
Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the hearing and recommend City
Council approval of the rezoning request. Seconded by Mr. Drahos, the
motion carried unanimously. The hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m.
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(c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DENNIS RADUENZ
Vice Chairman Lyke opened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. with the reading of
publication #3633, as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1986. The request is for aon itional Use T7ermit to allow
the prospective owners to move a used mobile home and a used 12' by 14'
storage shed on property located at 510 California.
After discussion Mr. Drahos made a motion to close the hearing.
Seconded by Mr. Beytien the motion carried unanimously and the hearing
was closed at 7:38 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recommend to
City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit as requested.
Seconded by Mr. Drahos, the motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED FOR THE
SUPER AMERICA STORE
Vice Chairman Lyke opened the hearing at 7:38 p.m. with the reading of
publication #3631 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1986. The request is for tTie purpose of considering a
variance on front yard setback from 15' to 5' of green area and a
reduction of side yard setback from 25' to 15' on property located on
the Southwest corner of Hwy 7 and School Rd.
Administrator Plotz explained the variance request addressing the need
to reduce green area to permit appropriate parking.
Dr. Lyke questioned the reduction of the green area as to the value of
it being 15' as opposed to 5' and also the possi bi 1 ty of vision
problems at the stop sign going on to Hwy 7.
Engineer Priebe explained that a car would be past the store before
coming to Hwy 7 so there should be no vision problems.
Discussion followed as the the unusual shape of the lot being an
undue hardship to the owners.
Attorney Schaefer explained that: (a) the situation was unique because
of the shape of the lot and (b) the practicality of the use of the lot.
Mr Beytien made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Mrs. Young
the motion closed at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Torgerson made a motion to recom-
mend approval of the City Council sighting the unique hardship of land
area for parking. Seconded by Mr. Beytien, the motion carried
unanimously.
Vice Chairman Lyke opened the hearing at 8:10 p.m. with the reading of
publication # 3630 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
November 6, 1986. The request is for a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a Super America Convenience Store, a canopy structure along
with pump islands for the dispensing of gas on property located at the
Southwest corner of Hwy 7 and School Rd.
There being no discussion Mr. Torgerson made a motion to close the
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hearing and recommend City Council approval. Seconded by Mrs. Young,
the motion carried unanimously. The hearing closed at 8:11 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF ZONING ACROSS FROM VINEYARD CHURCH BY MARLOW PRIEBE
Engineer Priebe explained possible suggestions he would have for zoning
property R-3 district across from Vineyard Methodist Church, including
larger multiple family residence units in the corner of South Grade Rd.
and School Rd. This area could then be surrounded by single family
residence having a combination of R-2 and R-3 zoning for the area
in the event of annexation to the city.
(b) DISCUSSION OF CORRESPONDENCE ON MOBILE HOME PARKS
Administrator Plotz opened discussion by explaining the outcome of the
survey made of ten(10) Minnesota cities as to Mobile Home Park recrea-
tion area. He stated that the most common ordinance had 10% land
requirement for recreation area which also included upkeep and main-
tenance. Thus, proving Hutchinson's ordinance to be less restrictive
since no maintenance is required.
Discussion followed with the decision to leave the City ordinance as is
now being utilized.
(c) AMMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION FOR BOARDING AND LODGING HOMES BY CITY
ATTORNEY
Discussion was tabled and set for the December 16 meeting of the
Planning Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF (PORTABLE) SIGN ORDINANCE REQUESTED -BY HOMER PITTMAN
Building Inspector Pittman explained the portable sign ordinance and
asked for suggestions as to the wording and enforcing of the ordinance.
Mr. Torgerson began discussion by reading an excerpt from the City
planner of Alexandria, Mn regarding portable signs, as follows: "My
only comment relates to the portable signs over 12 square feet to 32
square feet in size. The 28 -day time restriction is an administrative
nightmare in that it is difficult and time consuming to enforce. We
are considering either allowing the signs without any time restrictions
or not allowing them at all." Mr. Torgerson also commented on the need
to have some restrictions as to the placement for traffic safety and looks of
the city.
Roger Kable, owner of Kable's Furniture, questioned as to who would be
complaining about the signs, what constitutes a portable sign and where
do you draw the line?
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John Wild; owner of Jonathan's Diner, stated that the signs are effec-
tive, he has had a 20% increase in sales at the restaurant since
having a sign outside of his business.
Mr. Torgerson commented that the city should abide by the ordinance or
change it, recognizing the importance of prosperous business in the
city.
It was the consensus of staff and the commission that monitoring of
portable signs is not easy and there should be reasonable regulations.
Mr. Torgerson made a motion requesting City staff to present
recommendations for possible ordinance changes. Seconded by Mr.
Beytien the motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Don Erickson, representing the Hutchinson Community Development
Corporation, requested input from the Planning Commission as to the
possibility of placing a sign on Hwy 7 E. to make people aware of the
Industrial Park and lots available there. It would be a Hutchinson
informational sign.
Engineer Priebe recommended talking to the State since it would not be
a billboard or Real Estate sign.
Discussion followed as to the possibility of this sign being placed on
public right-of-way and also the need to have a provision in the
ordinance for public service signs.
It was suggested that Mr. Erickson return with a layout of the sign, at
which time the commission will discuss provisions that need to be made.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no futher business, Mr. Beytien moved to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Torgerson the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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