02-18-1992 PCM cHUTCHINSON
Tuesday,
1. CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 18, 1992
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Craig at 7:30
p.m. with the following members present: E1Roy Dobratz, Dean Wood,
Clint Gruett, Roland Ebent, Tom Lyke, Craig Lenz and Chairman Bill
Craig. Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, January 21, 1992. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz
the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY FRANCIS CONDON ON HWY 15 N FOR MINI -STORAGE
City Administrator Gary Plotz stated he had received a
request in writing from Mr. Condon to postpone this item
until March.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENT
REQUESTED BY RICHARD SMITH IN STONEY POINT 3RD ADDITION
Mr. Plotz explained Mr. Smith would like to continue this
request to the April meeting.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY RICHARD SMITH ON ROBERTS RD
Continued to April.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
HUTCHINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CLASSROOM ADDITIONS AT THE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:40 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4340 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Tuesday, February 6, 1992. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
conditional use permit by the Hutchinson School District
to construct additional classrooms located at the Middle
School on South Grade Rd.
Supt. Glenn Matejka explained the increase enrollment in
the school district and presented a proposal for 4
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classrooms this year and 7 classrooms within the next two
years. He stated this construction would be on the south
wing of the building. This would allow for the sixth
grade to come into the Middle School. He commented that
the same architect would be designing the addition as
designed the building.
City Administrator Plotz explained the reasons for
requiring a conditional use permit and that the staff
recommends approval of the 11 rooms.
Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood
the hearing closed at 7:43 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion
to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr.
Lyke the motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE MCLEOD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION ON HWY 22 SOUTH
City Administrator Gary Plotz stated the map includes
only fair grounds property and not city property.
Mr. Tim Ulrich, Fair board, commented on the township
membership on the fair board. There was discussion of
the township reaction. He stated the area is 135 acres
and the.fair board has signed easements with the county
for roadway through the property. Mr. Ulrich stated the
fair grounds would be approximately 50 acres.
There was discussion on the airport property and tax
exemption of the property. Services to the fair grounds
will be at the fair board's expense.
Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend that City Council
begin annexation proceeding on the property, seconded by
Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONTINUATION OF REQUEST FOR LOT SPLIT BY BUD MAYNARD ON
HWY 15 NORTH
City Attorney Plotz stated that staff is comfortable with
the request as long as the stipulations are met. Mr. Tim
Ulrich, Citizens Bank, stated the sanitary sewer has been
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addressed and explained the use of the property on the
north as storage. Discussion followed the easements and
8' overhead electric.
Mr. Ebent moved to recommend approval of the lot split
provided the staff criteria are met of 2-5-92. Seconded
by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously.
(c) REVIEW OF PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT FOR PHASE II
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
City Administrator Plotz explained the district and
boundaries. The 25 year district called a redevelopment
district and the public hearing will be held on March 10,
1992. He explained the city is also acquiring a portion
of Block 48.
Mr. Wood made a motion to approve the concept of the tax
increment district to City Council. Seconded by Mr.
Gruett the motion carried unanimously.
(d) ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Ebent moved to nominate Mr. Gruett as chairman and
Mr. Dobratz moved to nominate Mr. Wood as vice chairman.
Mr. Lyke moved nominations cease seconded by Mr. Dobratz
the motion carried unanimously.
5. OLD BUSINESS
(a) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
1) Discussion of Kevin Compton sketch plan - Mr. Plotz
explained the time line of the platting procedure.
He stated the staff was concerned with snow removal
and the width of the lots at the cul-de-sac. He
stated the request will be for five lots to be
split. There was discussion on the protective
covenants to be placed on file. Mr. Don Erickson
explained the covenants and the protection of
covenants.
2) Discussion on sketch plan presented by Mr. Dan
Huebert - City Administrator Plotz presented the
sketch plan. Mr. Huebert commented on the concerns
of storm sewer and ponding possibility. He
explained the sketch plan and the development
possibilities. The development is approximately 5
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acres and is proposed to be a twin home and town
house development. He explained the need for off-
street parking. Mr. Plotz explained the procedure
of a Planned Unit Development PUD application.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:15 P.M.
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