03-17-1992 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 17, 1992
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clint Gruett at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: E1Roy Dobratz, Dean
Wood, Roland Ebent, Craig Lenz, Bill Craig, Tom Lyke (7:40 p.m.)
and Chairman Gruett. Also Present: Gary Plotz, City
Administrator, John Rodeberg, City Engineer and Jim Marka, Building
Official.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, February 18, 1992. Seconded by Mr. Wood 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 explained the staff
recommendation to withdraw the request if Mr. Condon does
not provide more information by the end of March for the
April meeting.
Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to the April
meeting, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried
unanimously.
(b&c) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY DWIGHT BORDSON FOR ADDITION TO NON-
CONFORMING HOUSE
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7,,35 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4348 and #4349 as published in
the 'Hutchinson Leader on Tuesday, March 5, 1992. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
a variance and conditional use permit to allow for the
construction of an addition unto a non -conforming house
located at 56 Grove St.
Mr. Dwight Bordson explained his request and stated his
hardship as the need for additional space in the kitchen
and back entry way.
There was discussion on the sketch of the home and the
two additions proposed.
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City Engineer John Rodeberg, stated the neighboring home
is set back 20 to 30'. Discussion followed on the
established setback.
Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood
the hearing closed at 7:42 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion
to approve the variance, seconded by Mr. Wood, and the
conditional use permit for both additions, seconded by
Mr. Dobratz, the motions carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JEFF
MUNSELL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CAR WASH ON HWY 7 WEST
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:44 p.m. with the
reading of publication *4350 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Tuesday, March 5, 1992. The request
is for the purpose of considering a request to construct
a car wash located on Hwy 7 W and Florida.
City Administrator Plotz commented on the proposal and
the staff recommendation for a detailed site plan or
continue to the April meeting. He presented Mr. Richard
Danielson's, neighboring property owner, objections and
concerns with the request.
Mr. Gary Wurdell, caretaker of a neighboring 4-plex on
Florida St., stated he and the owner had no objection to
the car wash but have concerns with an entrance being
placed on Florida St. He suggested that the dance studio
access be the same as the car wash onto Hwy 7 West.
There was discussion on Florida Street being a narrow
street and possible assessment costs.
Mr. Lenz moved to defer the request to the April meeting,
seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously.
(e)' CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ADDITION OF SHORELAND
ORDINANCE TO ZONING ORDINANCE
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 8:10 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4351 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Tuesday, March 5, 1992. The request
is for the purpose of considering the adoption of the
Shoreland Ordinance as an addition to the Zoning
Ordinance.
City Administrator Plotz explained the purpose of the
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public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting and
staff is following the model provided by the state.
City Engineer Rodeberg explained the package from the
state is mandated but the city staff deleted the portions
not relevant to the City of Hutchinson. He stated the
State deadline was February 1, 1992. The people most
affected are the residents of the city with septic tanks.
Those septic systems will have to be recertified.
Building Official Marka commented on Section 6.3
regarding nonconforming sewage treatment systems.
Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke
the hearing closed at 8:33 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion
to approve the Shoreland Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Wood
the motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES TO BE PRESENTED BY
JOHN RODEBERG
City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on several rezoning
areas within the city. He explained the Special
Protection District to protect environmentally sensitive
areas. The park areas are to be protected. It does not
change anything these are not buildable lots.
Mr. Rodeberg explained the area of the Festival Food
store should be rezoned C-3. He stated that I-2 or Heavy
Industrial should be were the grain elevators are and
along Hwy 22 for Municipal uses. The new County
Fairgrounds were annexed into the city as R-1 and should
by rezoned I-1 (Light Industrial).
(b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Building Official Jim Marka presented the proposed city
hall plan.
5. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:15 P.M.
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