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MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 16, 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, Craig Lenz and Chairman Wood.
Members Absent: Roger Gilmer. Also Present: Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing, Building Official
Jim Marka and H.C.D.C. Director Dick Lennes.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED APRIL 18. 1995
Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes dated April 18, 1995, seconded by Ms. Brandt the
motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO REDUCE SETBACK 2' FROM ALLEY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF GARAGE ADDITION LOCATED AT 435 HURON REQUESTED BY
JIM BENTON
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #4813 and
#4814 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1995. The request is for
the purpose of considering a variance and conditional use permit requested by Jim Benton,
435 Huron St.
Building Official Jim Marka explained Mr. Benton is in the process of surveying the property.
Staff recommends to continue both requests until the survey is completed.
Ms. Brandt made a motion to continue the hearing to June, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion
carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the large size of the garage requested as more a commercial type
building. Mr. Marka explained Mr. Benton is working with staff and a survey will give a better
idea as to size and location of the addition.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JIM BENTON FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 24'X 40' GARAGE ADDITION ONTO A 22'X 32' EXISTING GARAGE
A TOTAL OF 1664 SQ. FT.
Acted on with publication #4814.
C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY 3-D CNC INC., 106
ERIE ST., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITION ONTO EXISTING BUILDING
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:36 p.m., with the reading of publication #4815 as
published in the Hutchinson Leader on May 4, 1995. The request is for the purpose of
considering a conditional use permit requested by 3-D CNC Inc., 106 Erie St. for construction
of an addition unto existing building.
Building Official Marka explained the owners would like to continue or withdraw the request.
Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the request to June, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion
carried unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE #466, SECTION
12.20 REGARDING FINAL PLAT PROCEDURES
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:37 p.m. with the reading of publication #4816 as
published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1995. The request is for the
purpose if considering an amendment to subdivision ordinance #466, Section 12.20,
regarding final plat procedures.
PlanningCoordinator Brenda Ewing explained the proposal and request of procedure to
record fnal plats.
Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 5:38 p.m.
Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the
motion carried unanimously.
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e) 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 5:39 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 for construction of apartment buildings on
North High Dr. W. requested by Ralph Schmitz, James Development Firm.
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the wait for tax credits to complete the project and
suggested the planning commission continue the request to the June meeting.
Mr. Craig made a motion the continue the hearing to June, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion
carried unanimously.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE
KNOWN AS "TECHNOLOGY PARK" LOCATED ON HWY 7 EAST SUBMITTED BY
ROBERT BARWICK
Building Official Jim Marka stated the request has been withdrawn by Mr. Barwick. Mr. Craig
commented on the letter from MnDOT regarding access to the highway. He stated there is
no record of a statement from MnDOT restricting the number of curb cuts to the highway.
g) 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 5:40 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/retail building in I/C
district located at 902 Hwy 15 South requested by David Broil.
Mr. Marka commented on the staff recommendations which have been addressed
satisfactorily by Mr. Broll. Mr. Broll presented a complete site plan. Mr. Marka stated the
dumpster must be screened, Hutchinson Utilities must be contacted for gas and electric and
prior to issuing a building permit a copy of the easement must be provided to the city. City
Engineer John Rodeberg will review the infrastructure planned.
Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed
at 5:44 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
a) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing stated the public hearing for the updated sections of the
comprehensive plan will be in June. She will get the changes to the planning commission
members early next week.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) PRESENTATION BY DICK LENNES, H.C.D.C, AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED
LAND USE FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ON SIMONSON'S AND HUTCHINSON
HOTEL
Mr. Dick Lennes, H.C.D.C. Director, explained the Tax Increment Finance process and the
Redevelopment District for Simonson's Lumber. He commented on the boundaries proposed
for District #9 and presented the site plan as buildings are on the property today.
Mr. Paul Lahr, Manager Simonson's Lumber, commented on the new buildings. He stated
the buildings are in the flood plain and will be flood proofed according to code. Mr. Lahr also
explained the Tax Increment is for the demolition of present buildings and fill.
Mr. Craig recommended to move forward on the Tax Increment Finance District #9,
seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Lennes explained the Tax Increment Finance process for the Hutch Hotel site. He stated
this is also a Redevelopment District and the Tax Increment funding is for demolition and site
preparation. Mr. Lennes commented on the timeline and the boundary line. The tax impact
is for 25 years.
Mr. Dean Limoges, Developer, commented on his conversations with the county assessor
regarding the taxes. He explained the changes being proposed for the Hutch Hotel.
Discussion followed on the signage for the businesses in the building.
Mr. Lennes commented on the proposal for Washington Ave. and the parking.
Mr. Marka commented on the inspection report establishing a blighted area and encouraged
Mr. Limoges to take the media on a walk through. He stated the building is structurally sound
but substandard compared to present day standards and is the cornerstone of the
community.
Mr. Matejka made a motion to move forward on the Tax Increment Finance for Hutch Hotel,
seconded by Ms. Brandt the motion carried unanimously.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) Patricia Lindsay - Sketch Plan - Acoma Twp (two mile radius)
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing summarized the memo to planning commission
explaining that Ms. Lindsay owns the house on Franklin St. which she will be moving to
property in Acoma Twp. Ms. Lindsay has begun platting procedures with the county on
property which Mr. Dan Huebert had in for a sketch plan in 1991. The City Council extended
the deadline for the house removal from July 1, 1995, to September 1, 1995.
Mr. Matejka made a motion of favorable recommendation, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion
carried unanimously.
b) Jon Sprengler - Conditional Use permit - Acoma Twp
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing explained the request for a livestock buying station to
be located in Section 28, Acoma TwShe stated this may or may not be a relocation of the
Hormel buying station. Building O&icial Jim Marka explained the staff recommendations
regarding access from 200th Street not Hwy 7. This property is outside the proposed Urban
Boundary District.
Mr. Craig made a motion of favorable recommendation, seconded by Ms. Brandt the motion
carried unanimously.
C) Mr. Marka commented on the agenda for the June 12th Joint Planning Board meeting.
d) Mr. Marka stated there will be a letter regarding an informational meeting requested by
H.C.D.C. suggesting a Business Park area for the island which would be created when Hwy
7 is reconstructed.
e) Jim explained Runnings (fleet farm retail store) will not need a conditional use permit for
outdoor storage which is minimal.
f) A letter has been sent to individuals, contractors and developers concerning contacting the
Utilities when development is occurring.
g) The debate on the Roberts Rd. addressing is final.
h) Brenda Ewing stated a letter has been mailed to Krisean Acres residents regarding the street
name change from 201st Street to possibly 13th Ave. N.W. She explained the westerly
extension of No. High Drive would be 12th Ave. N.W.
1) Discussion followed on the clean up of the Freedland property on 3rd Ave. and the
Wadsworth property.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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