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09-15-1992 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 15, 1992 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clint Gruett at 8:00 p.m. with the following members present: Dean Wood, Craig Lenz, Bill Craig, Roland Ebent and Chairman Gruett. Members Absent: E1Roy Dobratz and Tom Lyke Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator and John Rodeberg, City Engineer. 2. MINUTES Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, August 18, 1992. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY TOM DAGGETT, HUTCHINSON MANUFACTURING Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:02 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4434 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 3, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Tom Daggett, Hutchinson Manufacturing, to allow him to construct a 40' x 80' storage rack located at 720 Hwy 7 West. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the request of the storage building to be open on both ends. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 8:05 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request to City Council. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT IN CASA ADDITION REQUESTED BY BARRY BARTON Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:06 p.m. with the reading of publication #4435 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 3, 1992, and Tuesday, September 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a petition to vacate a utility easement in Casa Addition. City Administrator Plotz commented on the storage buildings and explained the easements to be vacated. He 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9/15/92 explained the staff recommendation to verify ownership of the property. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 8:07 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval provided the developer verify ownership. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROGER STEARNS, STEARNSWOOD Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:08 p.m. with the reading of publication #4436 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 3, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a conditional use permit construct a 26' x 30' covered staging area for outside storage located at Stearnswood. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the request as an attachment to the present building in and I/C district. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 8:09 p.m. Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval of the request to city council. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY PETER HOEGER, 215 WASHINGTON AVE WEST FOR NONCONFORMING DRIVEWAY AND TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:10 p.m. with the reading of publication #4437 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 3, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance requested by Peter Hoeger, 215 Washington for a nonconforming driveway and to construct a 16' x 26' garage. Mr. Plotz explained the request and the hardship of the narrow lot and the existing nonconforming driveway. The planning staff recommends approval of the driveway variance and the owner constructing a 14' garage to maintain a 6' side yard setback. Mr. Hoeger stated it is not possible to build a double garage in the narrow lot. He explained 16' would give extra storage space. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the issue of drainage. Mr. Hoeger stated he will work with the neicjhbors on the drainage. There was discussion on the existing garage/shed and the age of the HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9/15/92 building. Discussion followed on the narrow lots in older parts of town and other possible options for the garage. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 8:23 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to deny the garage variance due to lack of hardship but to approve the driveway variance. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JEANETTE HARRIS TO MOVE A 1972 MOBILE HOME TO MCDONALDS TRAILER COURT Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 8:24 p.m. with the reading of publication #4438 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 3, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request to move a 1972 Ritz Craft trailer home to McDonalds Trailer Court. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the staff recommendations to update to Life Safety Issues. Ms Harris explained the house has been brought up to code since a fire. She commented on the issues being addressed except for smoke detectors. There was discussion on the Safety Issues and the need for the interconnected smoke detectors. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed at 8:28 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the request subject to Life Safety Issues being met. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "SIOUX HILLS NO. 2" SUBMITTED BY SKIP QUADE, ACOMA TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the history of the previous preliminary plat submitted by Mr. Quade and the platting. City Engineer Rodeberg commented on concerns with servicing the area in the event it is annexed into the city. He also commented on his concerns with wet lands and lot sizes. He stated Mr. Quade's proposal meets county and state guidelines. Mr. Rodeberg explained the city staff recommendat3ion of certified inspectors and installers for the septic systems as required by the HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9/15/92 Shoreland Ordinance. Mr. Craig moved to recommend no objection to the final plat noting city staff recommendations of certified installer and inspector for the septic system. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL ROSE, ACOMA TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS Mr. Plotz commented on the sketch plan and city staff recommendations regarding septic systems. Mr. Rose commented on contacting Pellinen Surveying for the topography and he is in the process of obtaining soil boring and perk tests on each lot. Mr. Ebent moved to recommend no objection to city council subject to city staff recommendations regarding certified installers and inspectors to review the septic systems and the owner of the property must verify finished floor elevations at 1,046.51. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "HUEBERT'S SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY DAN HUEBERT, ACOMA TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS Mr. Huebert explained the plat and location. Mr. Craig moved no objection noting staff recommendations regarding certified installers and inspectors to review the septic systems and owner to review the need for overhead power line easement. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "HUEBERT'S SECOND SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY DAN HUEBERT, ACOMA TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS City Engineer Rodeberg explained the location of property. Mr. Huebert explained his intent to build the house so the lot could be split in the future. Mr. Craig moved no objection to the request subject to staff recommendation of certifying the septic system. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9/15/92 (e) CONSIDERATION TO BEGIN ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY INC. Mr. Craig stepped down from the commission on this item. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the request and the staff recommendation to annex all of Lot 6 which would include Wigen property. There was discussion on the sewer main owned by Hutchinson Technology the in the future may serve some of the city. Mr. Lenz made a motion to begin annexation proceedings for the entire lot 6, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (f) DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY THE DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE CHANGE REGARDING BANNER SIGNS Mr. Plotz commented on a memo from the Downtown Design Review Committee requesting an ordinance change regarding banner signs. There was discussion on the enforcement of the ordinance. The Planning Commission directed staff to draft and ordinance regarding banner signs. (g) DISCUSSION OF MEETING TIME Mr. Craig made a motion for the planning commission to meet at 5:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month beginning in October, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (h) COMMENTS ON PROPOSED COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN There was discussion of the changes in the county comprehensive plan. (i) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY KURT REINER FOR FEED LOT IN HUTCHINSON TWP, 2 MILE RADIUS There was discussion of the size of the property to justify a feed lot. Mr. Craig made a motion for an unfavorable recommendation 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 9/15/92 of the request, seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (j) DISCUSSION OF REZONING REQUESTED BY LOUIS KING Mr. Louis King, 116 Monroe, stated his property was rezoned to I/C 12 years ago. City Administrator Plotz commented on the proposal. Mr. King presented a sketch of the proposal to the rear of the house to eliminate a flat roof. The Planning Commission directed Mr. King to apply for a rezoning to R-2. (h) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF None. 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. 2