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06-20-1995 PCM cK, MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 20, 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: Clint Gruett, Bill Craig, Roger Gilmer and Chairman Wood. Members absents: Glenn Matejka and Craig Lenz. Also present: Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED MAY 16. 1995 Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes noting the revisions, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE TO REDUCE SETBACK 2' FROM ALLEY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GARAGE ADDITION LOCATED AT 435 HURON REQUESTED BY JIM BENTON Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4813 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to reduce setback 2' from alley for construction of garage addition located at 435 Huron requested by Mr. Jim Benton. Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the request and approval by planning staff of the conditional use permit up to 1221 sq. ft. She explained the recommendation by staff and the review of the survey. There was discussion of the "mean" height and restrictions of the garage door height. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to deny the variance due to lack of hardship. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. b) CONTINUATION OF 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. Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:41 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4814 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, May 4, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit for construction of 24'x 40' garage addition onto a 22'x 32' existing garage a total of 1664 sq. ft. requested by Jim Benton, 435 Huron St. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 5:42 p.m. Mr. Benton asked about a concrete slab to use for storage of motor home. Discussion followed on the storage request. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the conditional use permit contingent on staff recommendations that the building be no larger than 1221 sq. ft., must meet setbacks, must meet the "mean" height of 16' and not to exceed 25% coverage of the back yard. Relocation of gas services are at owner's expense. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. C) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY 3-D CNC INC., 106 ERIE ST., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITION ONTO EXISTING BUILDING Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 5:48 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4815 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, 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 addition to existing building. Ms. Ewing commented on staff recommendation to continue the hearing. Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the hearing to July, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 20, 1995 carried unanimously. d) 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 5:50 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. N.W. requested by Ralph Schmitz, James Development Firm. Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing stated there has been no answer regarding the tax credits for the project and staff recommends continuing the request. Mr. Gilmer made a motion to continue to the July meeting, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH LAKEWOOD ESTATES" SUBMITTED BY BRUCE NAUSTDAL AND DIANE SORENSEN Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:52 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4825 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 8, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat to be known as "First Addition to South Lakewood Estates' submitted by Naustdal/Sorensen. Brenda Ewing explained this will close the gap created by prior platting. This is a four lot subdivision and John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering is not concerned with the grading and utility plans. She stated the utility easement must be cleared and graded as recommended by staff. Ms. Ewing also stated the plat is not within the electrical service area and does not require the $800 fee per lot. Mr. Gruett moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 5:54 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the plat with staff recommendations to clear and grade the utility easement. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF EASEMENTS AND LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY MIKE AND GENELLE SCHALL LOCATED AT 345 CHARLES ST. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #4826 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 8, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a vacation of easements and lot split located at 345 Charles St. requested by Mike and Genelle Schall. Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the request and the location of the easement to be vacated. She stated the Schall's will be purchasing a portion of property from St. Anastasia. There was discussion of a garage addition. Ms. Ewing stated the planning staff recommended approval of the vacation and lot split. Discussion followed regarding the lot split and it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the lot split should be requested by St. Anastasia. Mr. Schall stated the electric lines have already been buried and the street light is on the boulevard. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gruett the hearing closed at 6:03 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the vacation of easements on Mr. Schall's property contingent upon successful transfer of the from St. Anastasia. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 72' X 60' OFFICE BUILDING IN I/C DISTRICT LOCATED AT 902 HWY 15 SOUTH REQUESTED BY DAVID BROLL Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:04 p.m. with the reading of publication #4828 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 8, 1995. The 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 20, 1995 request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit for construction of 72'x 60' office budding in I/C district located at 902 Hwy 15 South requested by David Broil. Brenda Ewing explained this building in larger than the original request, therefore Mr. Broil must reapply for a conditional use permit. She stated the lot is adequate to meet the requirements. Mr. Dick Jensen, neighboring property owner, did contact the office and is not opposed to the request. Discussion followed on the parking requirements which Mr. Broil meets. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded b Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:14 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommendapprovalof the request with staff recommends from the previous request. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. h) CONSIDERATION OF UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:15 p.m. with the reading of publication #4827 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursdayy, June 8, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering update changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Coordinator Ewing explained she received comments from the City Engineer yesterday. Discussion followed on the process to proceed. Mr. Craig gave recommendations for changes. There was discussion of a review every 2 years. Mr. Gilmer made a motion to continue the hearing to July to review the City Engineer's comments. Seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) NONE 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST FOR BILLBOARD SIGN LOCATED ON HWY 7 E., SECTION 33, HUTCHINSON TWP. (ARTHUR SAAR PROPERTY) SUBMITTED BY CUNNINGHAM ADVERTISING Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the request.and the staff recommendation to deny because of the obstruction of view in passing zone. She pointed out this would be the third billboard in a short span. Mr. Criag made a motion to recommend approval contingent on the billboard set back on the property so as not to pose safety hazard with site obstruction for the passing zone. b) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST BY GREFE CONSTRUCTION FOR BUSINESS SIGN IN EXCESS OF 3 SQ. FT. WITHIN 500' OF THE INTERSECTION OF TWO PUBLIC ROADS LOCATED IN SECTION 33, HUTCHINSON TWP. Brenda Ewing explained the request the lack of dimensions of the sign. Mr. Gilmer made a motion to continue to the July meeting until the dimensions are furnished. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR STREET NAME CHANGE LOCATED IN KRSIEAN ACRES AND ON NORTH HIGH DR. N.W. Planning Coordinator Ewing commented on the request for the name change for the streets in Krsiean Acres. She stated there were no negative comments from the property owners in response to the letter sent to each property owner. Brenda explained the location of the streets to be renamed. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Mr. Gruett the motion carred unanimously. d) DISCUSSION OF ANNEXATION AND FIFTH AVE. BRIDGE PROJECT Brenda Ewing explained the plans for a 5th Ave. bridge requiring the need for annexing a portion of Hassan Valley Twp. She stated an informational meeting will be held on June 26, 1995. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 20, 1995 e) DISCUSSION OF FOUR GAP ANNEXATIONS IN THE CITY Ms. Ewing commented on the gaps in the legal descriptions within the city. The Municipal Board has notified the city of the gaps. She stated there will be a public hearing in July. f) DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY DOUG RETTKE TO MOVE BUILDING TO 184 - 4TH AVE. N.W. Planning Coordinator Ewing commented on the history of the conditional use permit requested by Mr. Rettke. She stated Mr. Rettke is planning on reapplying for the conditional use permit as recommended by staff. g) DISCUSSION OF LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY DOUG RETTKE LOCATED ON LOT 1, BLOCK 2, MCDONALDS SECOND ADDITION Ms. Ewing explained the planning staff recommendation regarding the lot split. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 1.) Krsiean Acres informational meeting - City Attorney Barry Anderson commented on the meeting with residents in Krsiean Acres. He stated the meeting went well and their questions were answered. 2.) The planning commissioner replacing April Brandt should be appointed by the July meeting. 3.) Brenda updated the planning commission on the Joint Planning Board. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. N