12-17-1991 PCM cHUTCHINSON
Tuesday,
1. CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
December 17, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Craig at 7:30
p.m. with the following members present: E1Roy Dobratz, Dean Wood,
Clint Gruett, Roland Ebent and Chairman Bill Craig. Absent: Tom
Lyke and Craig Lenz Also Present: Gary Plotz, City Administrator
and John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering.
2. MINUTES
Mr. Ebent made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated Tuesday, November 19, 1991. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz
the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY JUNE REDMAN FOR CLUSTER HOUSING
There was discussion on the dead line for continuing the
conditional use permit. Mr. Ebent moved to approve to
continue the request to the April, 1992, Planning
Commission meeting, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion
carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
FRANCIS CONDON ON HWY 15 N FOR COMMERCIAL AND MINI -
STORAGE
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4328 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 5, 1991. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional
use permit to allow for the construction of commercial
and mini -storage located at Hwy 15 North.
City Administrator Gary Plotz explained staff concerns
being of drainage, borings, sewer and water to the
property, also, the new proposed ordinance does not
permit mini -storage in C-4 zone.
Mr. Condon, applicant, commented on his proposal and the
direction he should take with the property. He states he
is willing to address the concerns in a positive way.
Ms. Campa, owner of the Karate business to be housed in
this development, explained the business expansion over
the years.
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There was discussion of the sewer and water issues to be
addressed.
Discussion followed on the possibility of
"grandfathering -in" the request after the proposed
ordinance is approved. City Engineer Rodeberg commented
on the natural drainage on wetland sites.
Mr. Gruett moved to continue the hearing to January 21,
1992, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried
unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF GAUGER STREET REQUESTED BY
TOM WIPRUD
Chairman Craig opened the hearing at 7:45 p.m. with the
reading of publication #4329 as published in the
Hutchinson Leader on Tuesday, December 5, 1991 and
Thursday, December 10, 1991. The request is for the
purpose of considering a petition to vacate a portion of
Gauger Street.
City Administrator Plotz explained staff interpretation
of the second building to be constructed on the property
and the fact the proposed ordinance does not allow a
second accessory building on a property. He also noted
concerns from neighboring property owners.
City Engineer Rodeberg commented on fire access.
Mr. Tom Wiprud explained the present driveway turnaround.
There was discussion of the apartment house property.
There was also discussion of the right-of-way of the
street and no fire access.
Mr. Ken Gruenhagen, owner of Hutch Motel, stated his
opposition to the proposal for safety reasons. Discussion
followed on maintenance of the street and the possibility
of a variance. There was some discussion on attaching
two accessory buildings with a fire wall.
Mr. Ebent moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr.
Wood the hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Ebent moved to
recommend denial of the request to City Council and
directed city staff and city attorney to research, before
the first of the year, the possibility of a zero lot line
addition to the garage. If a variance is appropriate the
fee is to be waived. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion
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carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN REQUESTED BY DAN HUEBERT,
ACOMA TOWNSHIP, 2 MILE RADIUS
City Administrator Plotz commented on the relocation of
County Rd 12 and staff discussion regarding the developer
contacting the county engineer for more detail of
placement of the road. The Shoreland Ordinance may also
affect the property. He stated the city is in favor of
the development and willing to work with the developer.
There was discussion regarding the potential of sewer and
water to the area.
Mr. Gruett moved to forward the recommendations of city
staff on to the county, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion
carried unanimously.
(b) DISCUSSION OF SHORELAND ORDINANCE
Mr. Plotz stated the Building Official, Jim Marka, is
requesting a 3 month extension for funding purposes.
City Engineer John Rodeberg stated the DNR is working to
get the ordinance completed by February 15th and
explained some portions of the ordinance.
5. OLD BUSINESS
(a) COMMUNICATION FROM BARRY ANDERSON REGARDING ANNUAL REVIEW
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JEFF MUNSELL FOR
DANCE STUDIO
Mr. Plotz commented on the history of the annual review
and the hardsurfacing of the parking lot.
There was discussion of the Florida Street access.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to place
the item on the January agenda.
(b) UPDATE OF ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT RECEIVED 9-20-91
Mr. Plotz stated the zoning ordinance will be ready for
public hearing on January 21, 1992.
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(c) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Mr. Plotz commented on correspondence from the county
regarding a proposed development by Mr. Skip Quade.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9:10 P.M.
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