08-18-1992 PCM cMINUTES ENTERED
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 18, 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: Dean Wood, Tom Lyke,
Craig Lenz, Bill Craig, Roland Ebent and Chairman Gruett. Members
Absent: ElRoy Dobratz Also Present: Gary Plotz, City
Administrator and John Rodeberg, City Engineer.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, July 21, 1992. Seconded by Mr. Ebent 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
Request withdrawn.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4423 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 6, 1992. The
request is for the purpose of considering amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance #464 requested by City Staff.
City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the amendments
were initiated primarily to address storage in the C-4
district, Section 8.12. He commented on the staff
recommendations for other proposed changes in the
ordinance. Section 6.07 and 8.04 addresses the moving of
buildings larger than 10' x 121. Changes in Section 8.03
addresses a continuous perimeter on all principal
dwellings including manufactured homes. Sections 8.04
and 8.05 will address corner lots and setbacks. Special
Provisions District will also be included in Section
8.05. Finally, Section 8.12 C-4 Dimensional Requirements
for accessory buildings will change to 61.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Lenz the hearing closed at 7:44 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a
motion to recommend approval to city council. Seconded by
Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously.
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(c) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY BARRY BARTON FOR STORAGE UNITS ON TEXAS AVE.
Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 7:45 p.m. with
the reading of publication #4410 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 9, 1992. The request
is for the purpose of considering a request to construct
additional storage buildings located on Texas Ave.
Marlow Priebe stated Mr. Barton will not obtain the
Hillyard property to the West, he presented two sketches
of the building proposal.
There was discussion on the lot line and the possibility
of vacating the easements.
Mr. Barton stated the entire area would be fenced in.
Discussion followed on access through the fence for fire
protection.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Lenz the hearing closed at 8:04 p.m. Mr. Ebent moved to
recommend approval of the request to city council
provided the present lot line is eliminated, a public
hearing is set to vacate utility easements, the Fire
Marshal approves the site plan, the City Engineer
approves on-site drainage and also subject to approval of
zoning ordinance revisions. Seconded by Mr. Craig the
motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONTINUATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF "HASSE
HILLS FIRST ADDITION" SUBMITTED BY GARY HASSE
Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 8:06 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 preliminary and final
plat to be known as "Hasse Hills First Addition".
City Engineer John Rodeberg explained the location of the
development and the name change for Gary Hills Estate to
Hasse Hills First Addition.
Mr. Lyke stated Hutch Utilities commented only the lots
in Block 2 would be served by gas in the 92' - 93'
season.
There was some discussion on parks and playgrounds
contribution to be covered in the subdivision agreement.
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Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood
the hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion
to recommend approval according to the recommendation of
staff. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried
unanimously.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
ALLIED MECHANICAL TO MOVE A TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE ONTO
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 340 MICHIGAN ST
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:12 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4424 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 6, 1992. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request to
move a temporary office space onto property located at
340 Michigan St, Allied Mechanical.
Mr. Dean Kirchoff, Allied Mechanical,'commented on the
recommendation of staff for 20' between the buildings as
being a hardship. City Engineer John Rodeberg explained
the recommendation as possibly from the fire protection
aspect. Mr. Kirchoff explained 12' would be the maximum
he could go for space. Discussion followed on the
setback on the property.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Wood the hearing closed at 8:24 p.m. Mr. Craig made a
motion to approve the request provided 12' is maintained
between the buildings with a 3' setback and that the
conditional use permit expires 9/1/93 as recommended by
staff. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried
unanimously.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
MCLEOD COUNTY AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION TO CONSTRUCT AND
MOVE BUILDINGS ON THE FAIR GROUNDS PLAT
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:26 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4425 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 6, 1992. The
request is for a conditional use permit to allow the
McLeod County Agriculture Assoc. to construct fair ground
building site and move two buildings (Children's Barn and
Pork Producers building) located on the Fair Grounds
Addition.
City Administrator Gary Plotz presented pictures of the
buildings to be moved and explained the staff
recommendations.
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Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Ebent the hearing closed at 8:28 p.m. Mr. Craig made a
motion to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the
motion carried unanimously.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF CITY OF
HUTCHINSON STREET RIGHT OF WAY PLAT #1 SUBMITTED BY CITY
STAFF
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:30 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4426 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August, 1992. The request
is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final
plat to be known as City of Hutchinson Street Right of
Way Plat #1 as submitted by City Staff.
City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the history of the
street right of way and this plat being the first in the
county. The plat will connect McDonald Drive.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Lenz the hearing closed at 8:33 p.m. Mr. Craig made a
motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by
Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
CRAIG EMERY TO MOVE A 1971 MARSHFIELD MOBILE HOME ONTO
LOT 53 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE
Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:35 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4427 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 6, 1992. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional
use permit to move a 1971 Marshfield mobile home onto Lot
53 at Country Club Terrace.
Mr. Emery stated he has received the staff
recommendations and will comply with the life safety code
issues.
Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Craig the hearing closed at 8:36 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a
motion to recommend approval as submitted provided the
life safety code issues are met as recommended by staff.
Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
ALLEN BROWN TO MOVE A 12' X 20' GARAGE ONTO PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 447 HURON
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Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:38 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4428 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 6, 1992. The
request is for the purpose of considering a request for
a conditional use permit to move a 12' x 20' garage onto
property located at 447 Huron St.
City Administrator Gary Plotz presented pictures of the
existing buildings and garage to be moved onto the
property.
Mr. Brown commented on the setbacks and buildings to be
moved.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Wood the hearing closed at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a
motion to recommend approval of the request provided the
existing accessory buildings are moved, the first one
immediately and the tin storage building within 3 months.
Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION BUDGET
City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the budget and
the $5,000 available from the water management grant.
(b) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
City Administrator Plotz commented on the Cashwise
development and the studies on drainage and traffic. He
stated the City Council had two public hearings regarding
the proposal. City Engineer Rodeberg commented on the
traffic counts.
5. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:15 p.m.
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