04-18-1995 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 18, 1995
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Wood at 5:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Glenn Matejka, April Brandt, Bill Craig, Clint Gruett and Chairman Wood
Members Absent: Roger Gilmer and Craig Lenz Also Present: Planning Coordinator
Brenda Ewing, Building Official Jim Marka and City Attorney Barry Anderson.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED MARCH 21.1995
Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Mr. Gruett.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION OF 1.54 ACRES LOCATED ON HWY 15
SOUTH SUBMITTED BY EVERETT HANTGE
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. with the reading of publication #
4792 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 6, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering to annex 1.54 acres along Hwy 15 South
submitted by Mr. Everett Hantge.
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the recommendations by staff
regarding the services in the area. She stated there is no commitment to extend
services to the property in the near future. Mr. Hantge has had conversation with
City Engineer Rodeberg regarding the request to annex and the services.
Discussion followed on the ability to service the property and the need to annex the
property at this time. Ms. Ewing explained Mr. Hantge owns property abutting this
property which is in city limits.
Building Official Jim Marka explained commercial development in the area would
enable more cost effective placement of services.
Discussion followed on the city limits and the acreage Mr. Hantge owns.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka the hearing closed
at 5:43 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the request with special note the
city does not now plan to provide services until further development occurs in the
area. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS ON NORTH HIGH DR. W.
REQUESTED BY RALPH SCHMITZ
Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:44 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4778 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 9, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Mr.
Ralph Schimtz, James Development Firm to construct apartment buildings on North
High Dr. W.
Building Official Jim Marka explained staff recommendation to continue the hearing
as Mr. Schmitz is waiting for tax credits to complete the site plan.
Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing until May, seconded by Ms. Brandt the
motion carried unanimously.
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C) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO
BE KNOWN AS "TECHNOLOGY PARK" LOCATED ON HWY 7 EAST SUBMITTED
BY ROBERT BARWICK
Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:46 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4781 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 9, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat of Technology
Park submitted by Mr. Robert Barwick.
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the plat and infrastructure planning. He
stated the storm water run-off is a problem and the cost of road development in not
feasible. It was also noted the wetland described previously is not a wetland.
Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to May, seconded by Mr. Matejka the
motion carried unanimously.
d) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE BUILDING IN I/C DISTRICT LOCATED AT 902
HWY 15 SOUTH REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL
Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:47 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4785 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, March 9, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit for construction
of office building in I/C District located at 902 Hwy 15 South requested by David
Broll.
Building Official Jim Marka stated there has been no movement on the site plan and
Mr. Broll has hired a new engineering firm to complete the site plan.
Mr. Matejka moved to continue the hearing to May, seconded by Mr. Craig the
motion carried unanimously.
e) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE R-1, R-2, R-3,
R-4 AND C-3 ZONING DISTRICTS REGARDING GROUP HOMES AND DAY
CARE FACILITIES
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:48 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4793 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, April 6, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Sections 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07 and 8.11 regarding group homes and day care
facilities.
Building Official Marka commented on the revised language by City Attorney G.
Barry Anderson. This language incorporates the State regulations and
requirements. City Attorney Anderson commented he cleaned up the language as
the intent is to follow the State laws.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed
at 5:50 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the language as
shown. Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
a) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Ms. Ewing commented on the changes to date and the committees with which she
has met. She stated she will have additional comments in May. Discussion
followed on a possible staff workshop with Chamber Director Vi Mayer and H.C.D.C.
Director Dick Lennes. A draft will be available in May or June.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTED BY F.H. SCHMELING,
HUTCHINSON TWP. (2 MILE RADIUS)
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the staff recommendations and
the letter received from MnDOT regarding the frontage road . She stated the City
Engineer and County Engineer will be in Willmar on April 20th to discuss this plat.
On April 21 st, Mr. Schmeling will meet with the City Engineer regarding the Hwy 22
by-pass and frontage road.
Mr. Schmeling commented on the placement of the frontage road with the possibility
of placing the road to the rear of the property.
Mr. Matejka made a motion to refer to City Council with staff recommendation on
the frontage road and Hwy. 22 by-pass, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried
unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO INCREASE FENCE HEIGHT LOCATED IN
ACOMA TWP (2 MILE RADIUS) REQUESTED BY TIM HALVERSON
Mr. Craig made a motion of no recommendation the request has been approved by
the County Board of Adjustments. Seconded by Ms. Brandt the motion carried
unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO REDUCE SETBACK FOR BILLBOARD
LOCATED IN HUTCHINSON TWP. (2 MILE RADIUS) REQUESTED BY MIDWEST
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING (LARRY SORENSEN PROPERTY)
Mr. Matejka made a motion of no recommendation, the request has been approved
by the County Board of Adjustments. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried
unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "GREAT PLAINS FIRST ADDITION"
SUBMITTED BY DAVE SMITH
Mr. Marka noted the name will be changed to Bridgewater Estates and the staff
recommendation items from the preliminary plat have been addressed.
Ms. Ewing stated the county recorder's office will accept the new name.
Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval of the plat, seconded by Ms. Brandt the
motion carried unanimously.
e) REVIEW OF BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING SURVEY
Mr. Marka commented on the survey as a result of the community survey. He
stated the results will be forwarded to the steering committee.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
Mr. Marka commented on the meeting he has had with Mr. Doug Reed of Runnings
Fleetfarm regarding the Pamida building. He stated they possibly would be using the
present pylon sign and asked for a consensus from the commission regarding the use. The
consensus of the Planning Commission is to permit the use of the existing pylon sign and
not to increase the size.
Little Dukes carwash will be attached to the convenience store.
Dean Limoges is looking at the possibility of remodeling the Hutch Hotel.
The Crisis shelter is under construction, however, the neighboring property owners are
concerned about the use. An informational meeting will be held with the neighboring
property owners.
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Jim commented on calls received by affected property owners on Roberts Rd. regarding
the process used in the decision of changing the street name.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjoined at 6:48 p.m.
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