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10-20-1992 PCM cR YD MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 20, 1992 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clint Gruett at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Dean Wood, Craig Lenz, Roland Ebent, E1Roy Dobratz and Chairman Gruett. Members Absent: Bill Craig and Roger Gilmer Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator, John Rodeberg, City Engineer and Jim Marka, Building Official. 2. MINUTES Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated Tuesday, September 15, 1992. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RANDY ZELLMER, GEO. HORMEL CO, HWY 7 W, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LOADING AND UNLOADING CHUTES Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:36 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4444 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Randy Zellmer representing the George Hormel Co., to construct the addition of a 10' x 24' semi -trailer truck loading chute on the West end of the building and a 10'x27' pick-up/trailer unloading chute on the east end of the building located at 805 Hwy 7 West. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the zoning and the request. The staff reviewed the request and the operation as it stands. He also read correspondence from neighboring property owners and a petition signed by several people objecting to the request. Lowell Baumetz, Modern Mazda a neighboring property owner and also producer commented he had no objection to the request. Mr. Randy Zellmer, manager of the buying station, commented on the history of the station and explained the need for the loading chutes to reduce congestion on the hill for loading and unloading. He stated they were not increasing the size of the building only adding chutes for the convenience of the truckers. Mr. Zellmer also stated if clean up is the issue he would be willing to clean up more quickly. 1 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 Mr. Bud Daggett, Hutch Mfg., commented on his concerns with the operation expanding and the added odors. Mr. Baumetz stated the station is always clean when he is there. Mr. Zellmer stated the station is cleaned daily and there is a holding tank for the washed down manure. Ms. Virgene Joecks, Joecks Trucking, stated she has no objection to the new loading procedure as it would alleviate the congestion at the site. She also commented on the cleanliness of the building. , Mr. Baumetz commented on the cost to the producer of shipping the hogs somewhere else should Hormel leave Hutchinson. There was discussion of other sites to relocate the buying station. Mr. Marty Fox, Hog Buyer from Austin, commented on business in Hutchinson as a good business and the reasons for the loading chutes as convenience for the Hutchinson and surrounding area producers. Mr. Bob Kennebeck, HCDC, commented on the relocation of the business and the issue of retaining business in the community. He stated HCDC will work with Hormel. Mr. Fox stated at this point Austin did not give any relocation choices. Mr. Lenz commented on the safety issue on the hill and the fact he was a neighboring property owner the odor was not a problem. Discussion followed on the Hwy 7 project. City Engineer John Rodeberg, commented on the early planning stages of the Hwy 7 project and that it will not affect the access on the north side of the highway. There was discussion on the side yard setback. John Rodeberg stated the setback is not an issue but a conditional use permit i$ required in an I/C zone. Mr. Roger Stearns, Stearnswood Inc., commented on the traffic situation but has no problem with the buying station location. Discussion followed on the cleaning of the building. Mr. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 Fox stated the station is inspected by the State Department of Agriculture every 60 days. Mr. Ed Homan, McLeod County Zoning Administrator, stated Muriel Rumhold, Marshal, is the area feed lot inspector. Mr. Howard Brandon, neighboring property owner, stated he signed the petition because of the clean up and Hormel has improved that over the years. He stated the loading chutes would improve the efficiency of moving the traffic and also the facility waste would be less. Mr. Ebent moved to continue the hearing and instructed staff to work with the agency available dealing with environmental issues, possibly the State or County, etc., seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM I/C TO R-2 REQUESTED BY LOUIS KING, 116 MONROE ST Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:10 p.m. with the reading of publication #4445 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by the owner to rezone property from I/C to R-2 located at 116 Monroe St. City Administrator Plotz commented on the request by Mr. King to rezone for garage construction. Staff recommended approval of the request. Mr. Louis, 116 Monroe St, stated this is an addition to the house not a garage. Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:17 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to recommend approval. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY GEORGE LEE, 72 ARCH ST, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 30' X 36' POLE BUILDING Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:18 p.m. with the reading of publication #4446 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a conditional use permit to construct a 30' x 36' pole building on a lot without a principal structure located 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 at 72 Arch St. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the staff recommendation. Mr. Lee commented on the size and the building construction according to staff recommendations. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the zoning ordinance restricting pole barns. Mr. Plotz commented on the elevation an the possible street improvements. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 6:22 p.m. Mr. Ebent moved to recommend approval of the request provided the building is no larger than 1000 square feet and not a pole building. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING BANNER SIGNS REQUESTED BY DOWNTOWN REVIEW COMMITTEE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:23 p.m. with the reading of publication #4447 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning ordinance requested by the Downtown Design Review Committee regarding banner signs. City Administrator Plotz commented on the request and introduced Mr. Rich Westlund of the Downtown Design Review Committee to explain the proposal. Mr. Westlund stated the sign review for downtown Hutchinson and the concern with temporary banner signs becoming permanent. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:26 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY ROBERT GRAMBOW, 567 LYNN RD, FOR DRIVEWAY SETBACK Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:27 p.m. with the reading of publication #4448 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a variance requested by the owner to reduce driveway setback from 4' to 1' located at 567 Lynn Rd. 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 City Administrator Plotz explained the request and staff recommendation of a gradual transition. He also read correspondence for the Utilities Commission. Mr. Grambow commented on the present driveway and access to the street. There was discussion on runoff. Mr. Grambow commented on the drainage to the center of the driveway. Discussion followed on the one foot setback and the need for a survey. City Engineer Rodeberg explained the staff recommendation to angle the driveway. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 6:38 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the 1' setback from first 42' from Lynn Rd angling to the corner of garage from that point, also recognizing the utility recommendation of 10-12-92 and that the property be surveyed. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION FOR REZONING FROM I-1 TO I-2 REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF IN HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND 1ST ADDITION TO HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:39 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4449 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering to rezone property from I-1 to I-2 in Hutchinson Industrial District and lst Addition to Hutchinson Industrial District requested by City Staff. City Administrator Plotz commented on the area to be rezoned to the new I-2 district, heavy industrial district and explained the area and land use. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 6:43 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY LINDER BUS CO. TO CONSTRUCT A BUS WAREHOUSE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:44 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4450 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 use permit requested by Linder Bus Co to construct a 135' x 180' bus warehouse located in 1st Addition to Hutchinson Industrial District. Mr. Plotz commented on the staff recommendation to hardsurfacing building floor and parking. Mr. Rick Linder, Linder Bus Co., stated the building will be closer than 150' to the roadway as staff recommended. He stated the move and the timing of the move will mall it difficult to hardsurface the floor where the bus will be parked but the wash down area will be hardsurfaced with a flammable wastetrap. Building Official Jim Marka stated it is a building code issue to hardsurface the building. Jay Johnson, Systems West, presented a floor plan of the building. He stated again the wash down area will be concrete floor with a waste trap and the remainder of the building will be a rock or gravel base. Parking will also be gravel or rock base. Discussion followed on the zoning ordinance requirement of all parking to be hardsurfaced. Mrs. Leslie Linder commented on the bus garages they toured which were built recently have gravel floor. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the environmental issue. Mr. Linder stated there are no repairs done in the garage, only parking. There was discussion on the outside parking lot and surfacing the employee parking area at the present time. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the request recognizing staff recommendation as follows: hardsurfaced parking, 1 per every 2,000 sq. ft. (approx. 13 stalls) and the boulevard entrance, flammable waste trap, and move the building closer than 150' to roadway. The floor on the inside of the building is to be hardsurfaced over the next 5 years. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUS WAREHOUSE LOCATED IN 1ST ADDITION TO HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REQUESTED BY LINDER BUS CO. 6 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:07 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4451 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992 and Tuesday, October 13, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a petition to vacate utility easements located in "Hutchinson Industrial District". City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on staff recommendation of approval provided Hutch Utilities approves. Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROBERT SANDSTEDE, 125 - 5TH AVE NW, TO MOVE GARAGE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:09 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4452 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a conditional use permit to allow the owner to move a 24' x 36' garage on to property located at 125 5th Ave NW. City Administrator Plotz commented on staff recommendation to approve the request and presented pictures of the garage. There was discussion of the size and the cost to the owner of paying the moving of utility lines if any. Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 7:11 p.m. Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. (j) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROGER STEARNS, STEARNSWOOD INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 52' X 72' METAL BUILDING ADDITION Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 7:12 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4453 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The request is for the purpose of considering a request for a conditional use permit to allow the owner to construct a 52' x 72' metal framed and sheathed building attached to an existing concrete block building located at 7 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 Stearnswood Inc. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained the request and staff recommendation to approve. Mr. Roger Stearns, Stearnswood Inc., commented on the building code requirement being somewhat of a hardship and requested a year to finish the building. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "HUEBERT'S SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY DAN HUEBERT, 2 MILE RADIUS, ACOMA TWP Mr. Ebent moved no objection to the plat, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "HUEBERT'S SECOND SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY DAN HUEBERT, 2 MILE RADIUS, ACOMA TWP Mr. Ebent moved no objection to the plat, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ACME ACRES SUBMITTED BY MIKE ROSE, 2 MILE RADIUS, ACOMA TWP City Administrator Gary Plotz commented there was no change from the sketch and the staff recommendation. Mr. Ed Homan, County Zoning Administrator, commented on the flood elevation requirement of the county. Mr. Lenz move no objection to the preliminary plat, seconded by Mr. Ebent the motion carried unanimously. (d) REVIEW URBAN EXPANSION MAP SUBMITTED BY MCLEOD COUNTY City Administrator Plotz commented on the staff concerns of one mile boundary especially in the south west portion of the city. City Engineer Rodeberg commented on his concern with the 8 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 10/20/92 west side and on main routes into town having a two mile radius. Mr. Ed Homan commented on the cooperation with the townships and the comprehensive plan for the county going to two miles. He stated the townships are also concerns with flexibility of the radius. Building Official Jim Marka commented on his concerns with environmental issues and deferred assessments on the properties. Mr. Ebent moved to continue to work with the county on the Urban Expansion Area, city staff is to redefine boundaries and submit to Planning Commission next month, seconded by Mr. Lenz. (e) DISCUSSION OF PROJECT IMPROVEMENT DEADLINE SUBMITTED BY CITY ENGINEER JOHN RODEBERG City Engineer John Rodeberg explained the request to set framework and deadlines for developers. This would alleviate the people coming in last minute on projects. (f) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY STEVE FANGMEIER, 2 MILE RADIUS, HUTCHINSON TWP Mr. Ed Homan, County Zoning Administrator, commented with his concerns with the variance request stating there is no hardship. Mr. Lenz made a motion to reject the request, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (g) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF NONE 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 9