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01-21-1992 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 21; 1992 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Craig at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Dean Wood, Clint Gruett, Roland Ebent, Tom Lyke, Craig Lenz and Chairman Bill Craig. Absent: E1Roy Dobratz Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator, John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering, Jim Marka, Building Official and Mark Hensen, Building Inspector. 2. MINUTES Mr. Lyke made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, December 17, 1991. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Craig read a letter from Mr. Joe Dooley withdrawing his request for Conditional Use Permit on Roberts Rd. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the owner of the property Mr. Richard Smith will be proceeding with the request for a Conditional Use Permit. (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY FRANCIS CONDON ON HWY 15 N FOR MINI -STORAGE Chairman Craig reopened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. with the reading of Publication #4328 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 5, 1991. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of commercial and mini -storage located at Hwy 15 North. City Administrator Plotz explained the staff recommendation and concerns regarding drainage. Mr. Condon explained his contact with the hospital and discussions with Mr. Gib Lehman. He also suggested the conditional use permit be approved contingent on hospital approval and the staff recommendations being met. Mr. Condon would like the possibility of water and sewer availability to the site. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the site is close to water and sewer and a smaller line could service the area. Mr. Condon explained if the sewer and water were not available then only storage will be in the site and 5 spaces will be added for storage. With sewer and water 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1-21-92 however, commercial will be added. Discussion followed on the concerns with drainage and liability issues. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the land is useless to the Hospital and Burns Manor. Mr. Condon explained his not creating a deep pond but more of a swamp. Mr. Lehman, Hutchinson Hospital, explained what the hospital has received which very limited. He stated the hospital is concerned with drainage problems and Burns Manor, but they are open to discussion with Mr. Condon and the City staff. He commented on elevations and a site plan. Chairman Craig suggested to continue the request to February to work out drainage and surface water. Mr. Condon questioned the new ordinance and the cost of the plan. He would like the Planning Commission to respond individually to the possible decision. Chairman Craig stated the only issue he can see is drainage and if that is approved by the city he is in favor of the request. Mr. Lenz agrees with Chairman Craig's response. Mr. Lyke abstained from commenting. Mr. Wood agreed with Mr. Lenz and Mr. Craig. Mr. Ebent agrees with the drainage being resolved and added if the building were to be used for anything other than storage, all criteria for City Building Codes will have to be met. Mr. Gruett commented on staff recommendations and all criteria also has to be met and he would back the project. Mr. Wood moved to continue the hearing to February, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE #464 - CITY OF HUTCHINSON Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #4334 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering the adoption of the revision of the Zoning Ordinance #464 for the City of Hutchinson. City Administrator Plotz commented on addressing only some issues in the final draft and not page by page. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the staff meeting addressing cor0erns of Mr. Don Glas, President Firstate Federal and Mr. John Bernhagen, HCDC Director. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1-21-92 He read correspondence from Mr. Glas regarding minimum square footage. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the request for a minimum size house and enforcement level as far as discrimination. Building Official Marka explained the previous zoning ordinance requiring 24' width. He stated that in most cases covenants by the developer now limit the sizes of homes. Mr. Marka then commented on Mr. BernhagenIs concerns some of which are semantics. In Section 7.10 regarding yard space encroachment some changes in wording were made to make the section more understandable. Section 7.14 should have read Utility sheds. Discussion followed on Section regarding Annexation of land and the timing of rezoning being up to the 'developer. Section 8.03 was changed from 960 sq. ft. to 720 sq. ft. Section 8.04 "employees" is in regard to In Home occupations. Section 8.07 regarding swimming pools should read "private use" not "exclusive". Mr. Marka stated the Building Code has adopted a swimming pool requirement. Section 8.12, City Engineer Rodeberg explained the 25' setback in C-4 and the difference with regard to C-1 and C-2. Grain elevators are addressed throughout the zoning ordinance. Mr. Marka explained the zoning map does not, at this time, include I-1, I-2 and Business Park Districts. Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the final draft of the ordinance noting the changes directed by staff, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RICHARD SMITH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLEX ON ROBERTS RD Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:21 p.m. with the reading of publication #4335 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 9, 1992. The request is for a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a duplex in an R-1 District. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the request by the owner of the property and not the applicant. He also stated this as a land use question. There was discussion on the lot in regard to the church parking lot and the fact the church has chosen not to purchase the lot. Mr. Smith commented on the lots in the area being PUD and he would be willing to continue to the February meeting. City Engineer John Rodeberg explained that there is no sanitary sewer in front of the lot and the property owner would be responsible for the service. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1-21-92 Mr. Lenz made a motion to continue the hearing to February, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried. Mr. Bruce Ohland, 404 Boulder, questioned the drainage and commented on problems he presently has. Mr. Rodeberg stated the drainage would be addressed in the site plan. (d) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT IN STONEY POINT 3RD ADDITION Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:35 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4336 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 9, 1992. The request is for,the purpose of considering a petition to vacate a utility easement located in Stoney Point 3rd Addition. City Administrator Gary Plotz stated new easements must be provided. Mr. Lyke explained the existing feeder must be moved at the owner's expense. Mr. Smith, property owner, commented on the letter for relocating the utilities. City Engineer explained the terms of an easement. There was discussion on the easement issue, present concerns and providing a drawing showing the easement location. Mr. Wood moved to continue the hearing to the February meeting, seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried. Staff was directed to research the conditional use permits granted for duplexes in R-1. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY BUD MAYNARD LOCATED ON HWY 15 N City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on sewer and water hookup. Mr. Maynard explained the hookup and easement. Mr. Rodeberg stated that if sewer and water are available the property owner must hookup. Mr. Lyke stated that gas and electric may need future easements for underground service. Discussion followed on the need for easements in lot splits. Mr. Lenz moved to table the item to February, seconded by 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1-21-92 Mr. Gruett the motion carried. (b) DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE REGARDING PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES WITH RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL There was discussion of the Subdivision Ordinance regarding parkland. Building Official Marka explained the proposal of parkland contribution and the percentages suggested. He stated the park board did have input on the ordinance changes. Some of the new proposals would be: if no record on parkland shows on a lot split the fee can be maintained, equipment purchase is addressed, cash contribution and developing of parks. There was discussion on maintaining a good park system and look ahead to the future. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval of the proposal to City Council, seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. 5. OLD BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JEFF MUNSELL FOR DANCE STUDIO City Administrator Plotz commented on the history of the property and annual review of the conditional use permit. Mr. Munsell stated he is the owner of the property. Mr. Plotz explained the building must meet code. Building Official Marka stated there are questions of handicap accessibility and the building code regarding permanent structures. Mr. Munsell stated the parking lot will be hardsurfaced in the Spring and handicap access is not a problem. Discussion followed on access to the property. There was discussion of renewal being yearly. Mr. Wood made a motion to recommend approval as a yearly review in July, however, if the blacktop of the parking, handicap accessibility and the frost footing issues are resolved by July 1, 1992 the review of the conditional use permit will continue to July 1, 1993. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1-21-92 (b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF City Engineer Rodeberg presented, for information, proposed annexation and the McLeod County Fair Grounds site. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. N.