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07-21-1992 PCM cENTERED MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 21, 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, Tom Lyke, Craig Lenz, Bill Craig, Roland Ebent and Chairman Gruett. Members Absent: Dean Wood Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator, John Rodeberg, City Engineer, G. Barry Anderson, City Attorney and Jim Marka, Building Official. 2. MINUTES Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, June 16, 1992. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY LOUIS BRUNNER TO CONSTRUCT A WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE BUILDING ON 4TH AVE NW City Administrator Gary Plotz stated Mr. Brunner has asked to continue this hearing to the August meeting. Mr. Lyke moved to continue the hearing to August, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF "FAIR GROUNDS ADDITION" SUBMITTED BY THE MCLEOD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:34 p.m. with the reading of publication #4387 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat of "Fair Grounds Addition" submitted by the McLeod County Agricultural Association. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the plat and the zoning. He stated the annexation is now complete as of July 2nd. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the surface water drainage. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Ebent the hearing closed at 7:35 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval to city council. Seconded by 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO I/C THE AREA OF THE "FAIR GROUNDS ADDITION" PLAT Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:36 p.m. with the reading of publication #4388 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by McLeod County Agricultural Association to rezone the "Fair Grounds Addition" plat from R-1 to I/C. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the staff recommending the industrial/commercial zoning in the area as proper zoning. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 7:37 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval to city council. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY CHARLENE ANDERBERG FOR GARAGE CONSTRUCTION LOCATED AT 505 HURON Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #4404 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a variance to encroach into the average setback of 27.9' con comply with the 25' setback for garage construction located at 505 Huron. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the request and the average setbacks in the neighborhood. He stated staff recommended denial based on lack of hardship. City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the necessity of staff to be consistent on the hardship issues. Ms. Anderberg questioned what a hardship would be. Mr. Rodeberg stated a hardship is the inability to use the property as defined by State law. Mr. Dennis Reidel, 515 Huron, stated he has no objection to the request as a neighboring property owner. There was discussion on the existing garage in the rear yard. Building Official Jim Marka explained the building permit was issued for the house only and commented the planning commission and city coflncil should make the decision on the hardship issue. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lyke the hearing closed at 8:42 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the variance based on the hardship of the narrow corner lot, siting the setback on Lot 14 being 25.81. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried with Mr. Ebent voting nay. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY SHALOM BAPTIST CHURCH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN EDUCATION WING Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:43 p.m. with the reading of publication #4405 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Shalom Baptist Church to construct an addition to the education wing of the church. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the request and noted staff recommendation of parking to accommodate extra square footage. Mr. Ray Wight, Chairman of the Building Committee of Shalom Baptist church, commented on classroom space for Sunday School. He stated the church has been renting classroom space at the high school. Mr. Wight also commented on parking stating there is verbal agreement with the school for overflow parking to be in the school parking lot across the road. Mr. Lyke commented if the gas and electric service would need to be moved it would be at the owners expense. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Ebent the hearing closed at 8:55 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the request provided the parking requirements are met. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BRIAN EASTRIDGE TO MOVE A 1972 MARSHFIELD MOBILE HOME IN COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:57 p.m. with the reading of publication #4406 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 1972 Marshfield mobile home into Country Club 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 Terrace. Mr. Plotz commented on staff recommendation to approve the request provided the Life Safety Code issues are satisfied. Ms. Eastridge state the mobile home is up to code as required in the City of Burnsville. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the request subject to addressing the Life Safety Code issues as directed by staff. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY LARRY MOEHRING TO REDUCE REAR YARD SETBACK TO 6' FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ATTACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 870 LYNN RD Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 9:01 p.m. with the reading of publication #4407 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance requested by Mr. Larry Moehring to reduce rear yard setback from 25' to 6' for construction of an attached garage located at 870 Lynn Rd. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the proposal and explained if the garage were detached the owner would not need a variance. Mr. Bruce Trick, Trick and Sheer Construction, commented on the request and the fact an attached garage would be more practical for the home owner. Mr. Moehring stated the Lyndale side of the house is the access side and that the neighbors have no objection to the request. There was discussion on the hardship. The hardship could be the use of the lot is hindered by the lot being a corner lot and thus creating two front yards. Mr. Lyke moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 9:12 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the request based on the hardship being 1) on the corner lot space is hindered by front yard calculations, 2) it is possible but not in the best 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 interest of the home owner to build a large detached garage, and 3) if the address were on the Lyndale side the garage could be built without a variance. Seconded by Mr. Lyke the motion carried with Mr. Ebent voting nay. Mr. Lyke stated gas and electric service is to be moved at the owners expense. (h) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF "HUTCHINSON MALL PLAT 2" SUBMITTED BY DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:38 p.m. with the reading of publication #4408 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat of "Hutchinson Mall Plat 2" submitted by Developers Diversified. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the three lot plat and the plans for the two lots along Hwy 15. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on this being a partial replat of the Hutchinson Mall Plat. Neighboring property owners questioned where the store would be. Mr. Rodeberg explained the berm and trees would remain along South Grade Rd. Marcella Bayerl, 965 Church St, voiced concern with the streets and the traffic in the plat. Mr. Rodeberg explained the parking meets the city requirements. He stated the city is reviewing drainage and traffic with a consultant. Mr. Don Wetter, President of Coborn's Foods, presented a site plan explaining the plat. He stated they will keep existing green space and are working with the city to follow all requirements and recommendations. City Attorney Barry Anderson stated the question of ownership has been satisfied. He commented on the traffic and drainage concerns. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the history of the mall drainage and commented on Barr Engineering recommendations. He stated drainage will be reviewed by Barr Engineering and RCM and that water shed districts F1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 will remain as before. There was discussion of elevation differences and flooding in the parking lot by ponding as is the practice for mall parking lots. Lore Hacker, 944 Church St., voiced concern with drainage to the north. City Attorney Anderson explained that studies are being done on water shed districts. Lynn Brown, 954 Church St., asked about pedestrian crossings across South Grade Rd. Mr. Rodeberg stated a cross walk at Merrill St is being proposed. Pam Pulkrabek, 958 Church St., questioned the footage from the store to the street. Mr. Rodeberg stated there is 60' and the berm and trees will remain. Discussion followed on the dumpters and how they will be screened. City Attorney Anderson commented on the traffic concerns. City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the concerns with internal traffic flow and access to the two out lots. He stated Cashwise added a direct access to the lots. Mr. Rodeberg stated he has met with a consultant on traffic flow and the concerns of the city. He explained there will be an additional 12' of right of way to be used for turn lanes. Denise Jensen, 804 Sunset St., voiced concern over the increase traffic in a residential area and stated traffic controls are needed on Sunset St. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the present development of the city in the area and stated this property was originally in the mall plat and was always intended for development. He stated the plat meets the city criteria. City Attorney Barry Anderson stated the plat will require a cross easement agreement as to parking. There was much discussion on traffic increase, traffic control and the access to the property. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 Earl Fitzloff, Fitzloff Hardware Hank, commented on the traffic problem and the possibility of enlarging the intersection area to loosen up the traffic. City Engineer Rodeberg again stated the traffic study will be complete by the time the City Council meets. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval as submitted provided a traffic study is submitted including the entire intersection. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENTS LOCATED IN THE "HUTCHINSON MALL PLAT 2" SUBMITTED BY DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:28 p.m. with the reading of publication #4409 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992, and Tuesday, July 14, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a petition to vacate easements within the Hutchinson Mall Plat 2. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the utility commission approval and explained a 5' easement on either side of the plat is necessary. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (j) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BARRY BARTON TO CONSTRUCT STORAGE UNITS ON TEXAS AVE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 9:13 p.m. with the reading of publication #4410 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for considering a request by Mr. Barry Barton for a conditional use permit to construct storage units on Texas Ave in a C-4 district. City Administrator Plotz explained the recommendation of staff to continue the hearing to August until an Amendment to the Ordinance is approved to conditionally permit storage units in C-4 districts. 7 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on staff addressing the extra lot and site plan. Marlow Priebe, representing Mr. Barton, stated that Mr. Barton would prefer the site plan with the buildings facing east and west. Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to August and directed staff to advertise for an ordinance change. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (k) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL OF "GARY HILL ESTATES" SUBMITTED BY GARY HASSE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 9:24 p.m. with the reading of publication #4411 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Mr. Gary Hasse for a preliminary and final plat of Gary Hill Estate. Mr. Plotz commented on staff recommendation on utilities, grading, and floor elevation. Mr. Rodeberg explained the lots are for first time homebuyers. Mr. Craig Lenz moved to continue the hearing to August, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RICK GIESE TO MOVE A 1963 PATH MOBILE HOME IN COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 9:28 p.m. with the reading of publication #4412 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Mr. Rick Giese for a conditional use permit to move a 1963 Path mobile home into Country Club Terrace. City Administrator Plotz stated the Life Safety Code issues are to be met as required. Building Official Jim Marka stated he will inspect the home. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 9:29 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to recommend approval subject to addressing the Life 8 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 Safety Code issues as directed by staff. (m) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JOHN MILLER TO MOVE A HOUSE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 487 CALIFORNIA ST Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 9:30 p.m. with the reading of publication #4413 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Mr. John Miller for a conditional use permit to move a house to property located at 487 California St. City Administrator Gary Plotz stated the conditional use permit is required to move a house. Mr. Lyke commented the Hutchinson Utilities Commission requires any low wires to be raised are at owners expense. Mr. Miller stated the garage is also to be moved. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 9:32 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval to city council. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT ON SHADY RIDGE ROAD REQUESTED BY MILTON BRINKMAN City Administrator Plotz commented on the request of a lot split stating both lots meet the required size. City Engineer Rodeberg stated a parkland contribution may be required. , Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the lot split, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF None. 01 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1992 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 10