12-21-1993 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 21, 1993
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clint Gruett at 5:30 p.m. with the
following members present: Bill Craig, April Brandt, Craig Lenz, E1Roy Dobratz, Roger
Gilmer and Chairman Gruett. Absent: Dean Wood Also Present: Building Official Jim
Marka, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg and Engineering Technician Larry
Huhn.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 16, 1993,
seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO C-4 THE ANNEXED WIGEN
PROPERTY REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4597 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a
request by city staff to rezone property owned by Wigens from R-1
(Single Family Residence) to C-4 (Fringe Commercial District).
Building Official Jim Marka explained the request and the newly annexed
property coming into the city as R-1.
Mr. Dobratz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the
hearing closed at 5:32 p.m. Mr. Dobratz made a motion to approve the
rezoning. Seconded by Ms. Brandt the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT AND VARIANCE REQUESTED BY JOHN
MILLER LOCATED ON SHADY RIDGE ROAD
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4598 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a
request by John Miller for a variance to reduce front yard setback from
30' to 8' and side yard lot depth from 120' to 80' located on Shady Ridge
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Building Official Jim Marka commented on the property and lot size. He
also commented on the staff recommendations regarding water
easements, grade slope, assessment fees and flood elevation of the
basement floor. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the depth and width
being sufficient and commented on the front of the lot.
Mr. Miller commented on the staff recommendations and would comply.
Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to the January meeting,
seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously.
c) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE TOWNHOUSES, AND
VACATION OF EASEMENTS IN THE PLAT, SUBMITTED BY JUNE REDMAN
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:39 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4599 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a
request by June Redman, Redman Real Estate, for a vacation of
easements and final plat of WALNUT RIDGE TOWNHOUSES.
Jim Marka stated the lots meet criteria of the plat. Asst. City Attorney
Gina Brandt will research the recording of the vacation and plat.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing
closed at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of
the plat and vacation of easements in the plat. Seconded by Mr. Lenz
the motion carried unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY GREG AND DORI HANSON ON
STONEY POINT RD AND SCHOOL ROAD
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:42 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4600 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a
request by Greg and Dori Hanson, 310 Stoney Point Road, for a variance
to reduce side yard setback and front yard setback from 30' to 26'
located at 310 Stoney Point Road.
Building Official Marka explained the request and the fact the property
has no garage presently. He commented on the 4' front yard extension
and staff recommendation.
Mr. Gilmer moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the
hearing closed at 5:46 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the side
yard setback and deny the front yard setback. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer
the motion carried unanimously.
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e) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PARKSIDE SECOND
ADDITION SUBMITTED BY STEVE MANDERS, TWIN PORT DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY #2
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:47 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4601 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a
request by Steve Manders, Twin Port Development Company No. 2, for a
preliminary and final plat of PARKSIDE SECOND ADDITION located on
McDonald Dr.
Building Official Marka explained the request and recommendations by
staff to continue the hearing to January. There are 13 items to work on
with staff.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to continue the hearing to the January meeting,
seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously.
f) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-5 TO R-3 PARKSIDE SECOND
ADDITION REQUESTED BY STEVE MANDERS, TWIN PORT DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY #2
Mr. Lenz moved to continue the hearing to the January meeting.
g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A 1974
ARTCRAFT MOBILE HOME ONTO LOT IN COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE
REQUESTED BY EXCELSIOR HOMES
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:58 p.m. with the reading of
publication #4603 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a
request by Excelsior Homes for a conditional use permit to move a 1974
Artcraft mobile home onto a lot in Country Club Terrace.
Mr. Marka stated the staff recommends approval of the request subject
to meeting the 4 Life Safety Issues.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz
the hearing closed at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend
approval of the conditional use permit subject to meeting Life Safety
Code. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
None
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5. NEW BUSINESS
(a) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
1) Building Official Jim Marka commented on the Elliott's Eatery
building and the conditional use permit from the Chamber of
Commerce.
2) Mr. Marka commented on the upcoming annexation in Acoma
Township.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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