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07-18-1995 PCM c&f, fe-,V-A" MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 18, 1995 1. 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: Bill Craig, Craig Lenz, Glenn Matejka, Bill Arndt and Chairman Wood. Members absent: Roger Gilmer and Clint Gruett. Also present: Building Official Jim Marka, Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing, and H.C.D.C. Director Dick Lennes. a) INTRODUCTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER BILL ARNDT At this time, Chairman Wood introduced Bill Arndt, new member to the commission. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JUNE 20. 1995 Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 20, 1995, seconded by Mr. Matejka. The motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY 3-D CNC INC., 106 ERIE ST., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITION ONTO EXISTING BUILDING Building Official Marka informed the Commission that the request for the conditional use permit has been withdrawn by 3-D CNC, Inc. He also noted that 3-D CNC, Inc. is reviewing an option to relocate the business to the industrial park. 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 5:35 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 the construction of apartment buildings on North High Drive 4.W. requested by Ralph Schmitz, James Development Firm. Building Official Marka updated the Commission on the status of the application and that Mr. Schmitz did not receive tax credits for the project. Mr. Schmitz has indicated that he is pursuing conventional financing for the project. Staff recommends continuing the request to the next meeting. Mr. Matejka made a motion to continue the request to the August meeting, seconded by Mr. Lenz. The motion carried unanimously. C) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY H.C.D.C./SOLITRA FOR REDUCTION OF SETBACK FOR CIRCULATION DRIVE/PARKING LOT FROM 20' TO 10' LOCATED AT 1065 - 5TH AVE. S.E. (ARCH ST.) Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:39 p.m. with the reading of publication #4837 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 6, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to reduce the setback for a circulation drive/parking lot from 20' to 10' from an interior lot line located at 1065 Arch Street S.E. requested by Hutchinson Community Development Corporation. Building Official Marka updated the Commission on the history of the property. The lot, considered substandard by the current zoning and subdivision ordinances, was compliant with the lot size and dimensional requirements in place when it was platted. He also indicated that staff recommends approval of the request. Dick Lennes, H.C.D.C., discussed the hardship resulting from the lot width and presented information to the Commission regarding the development proposed on the lot by Solitra USA. Mr. Lenz questioned the futureexpansion to the Solitra manufacturing facility. Mr. Craig commented on the consideration of variances in residential districts and commercial/industrial districts. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing at 5:48 p.m., seconded by Mr. Lenz. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr. Craig. The motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DOUGLAS RETTKE TO MOVE A 32'X 60' WAREHOUSE ONTO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 184 - 4TH AVE. N.W. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:49 p.m. with the reading of publication #4836 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 6, 1995. The request is for the consideration of a conditional use permit to move a 32'x 60' warehouse onto property located at 184 - 4th Avenue N.W. requested by Douglas Rettke. Jim Marka explained that the City granted a conditional use permit to Mr. Rettke, in 1994, to move the building, that is currently located behind the Taco John's property, to his property. He also explained that the permit has lapsed and Mr. Rettke has reapplied for a conditional use permit. Building Official Marka noted that staff recommended continuing the request subject to the submittal of a landscaping plan and the outcome of the informational meeting regarding the Highway 7/3rd Avenue corridor. Mr. Marka spoke of the informational meeting recently held with the property owners within and adjacent to Highway 7 and 3rd Avenue N.W. corridors. The purpose of the meeting was to present to the owners the proposal submitted to the City by Hutchinson Community Development Corporation (H.C.D.C.) to create a new commercial type zoning district for this area and to discuss the possible rerouting of the eastbound Highway 7 traffic along 3rd Avenue. The rezoning proposal identifies permitted uses such as restaurants, gas stations, and other commercial businesses that encourage quick stops by the traffic traveling along the highway. Mr. Rettke attended the meeting and has an understanding that the building he proposes to move onto his property for use as a cold' storage warehouse is not necessarily compliant with the uses in the proposed zoning district. Mr. Marka continued to explain the staff concerns, that this is a large building with a setback of only 6' from the interior lot line, and no parking areas or a loading berth are identified on the site plan. He noted that the intent of the Industrial/Commercial District is to ease the transition from residential to commercial uses and to encourage combining the substandard lots for new development. Mr. Matejka and Mr. Craig questioned the condition of the building and inquired if a structural inspection has been completed. Mr. Craig also noted that even though a conditional use permit had been previously issued, there is new information that must be considered at this time. Mr. Deane Dietel, owner of property across the alley from this lot, expressed his concerns regarding the condition of the building and the effect that truck traffic, generated by the business, will have on the gravel alley. Dick Lennes explained the recommendations H.C.D.C. submitted to the City, and noted that they have been incorporated into the update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He also commented on truck access to the Rettke property. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka. The hearing closed at 6:07 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to deny the conditional use, seconded by Mr. Matejka, with the following findings of fact: 1) The building is too large for the property, and the adjacent lots are not under the same ownership; 2) Moving the building encourages congestion in the area that is not able to accommodate semi -trailer truck traffic; 3) The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a fundamental tool for land development within the City. Development contrary to the plan is not in the best interest of the City. The motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY GREG AND BRENDA EWING TO REPLACE NON -CONFORMING GARAGE WITH 24'X24' GARAGE LOCATED T FROM PROPERTY LINE AT 530 - 2ND AVE. S.W. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:09 p.m. with the reading of publication #4838 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 6, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Greg and Brenda Ewing to 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 replace of a non -conforming garage with a 24'x 24' garage located T from the property line located at 530 - 2nd Ave. S.W. Mr. Marka commented on the proposed request and explained the previous amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow for the replacement of nonconforming accessory structures. He also commented that the utilities have reviewed the request and that utility easements are not an issue. Planning Staff recommends approval of the request. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz. The motion carried unanimously, and the hearing closed at 6 10 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. The motion, seconded by Mr. Lenz, carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTTO CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, ZONING ORDINANCE 464 SECTION 8.08 REGARDING R-5 MOBILE HOME PARKS Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:11 p.m. with the reading of publication #4839 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 6, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to Chapter 11, Zoning Ordinance 464, Section 8.08, regarding R-5 Mobile Home Parks. Mr. Marka explained the need to update the ordinance language and that staff recommends approval of the changes. Discussion followed regarding the definition and use of the terms mobile home and manufactured home. It was concluded that the term mobile/manufactured home should be incorporated throughout Section 8.08. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka, and the hearing closed at 6:15 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr. Craig. The motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT REGARDING MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY TO CITY CODE SECTION 4.21, SUBD. 2, Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:16 p.m. with the reading of publication #4840 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 6, 1995. The request is for the consideration of an amendment to the City Code, Section 4.21, Subd. 2, regarding Maximum Occupancy. Mr. Marka explained the amendment language and that the proposed changes are in response to concerns brought forward by the Hutchinson Police Department regarding incidents of overcrowding. He also noted that the planning staff recommends approval of the language changes. Mr. Craig noted a typographical error in the amendment language on the public hearing notice. The appropriate correction was made. Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz. The hearing closed at 6:19 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Matejka to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Arndt, the motion carried unanimously. h) CONSIDERATION OF UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 6:39 p.m. with the reading of publication #4827 published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 8, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering the update to the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Coordinator Ewing explained that a revised draft of the update to the Plan was mailed to the Commission prior to the meeting. Since that time, additional comments were submitted by Mr. Matejka androvided to all members of the commission. Discussion followed regarding the review ofthecurrent draft. Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to August to allow the Commission to review the draft and to submit any additional comments to Ails. Ewing by August 8, 1995. Seconded by Mr. Lenz, the motion carried unanimously. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 i) CONSIDERATION OF "GAP ANNEXATIONS" REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:20 p.m. with the reading of publication #4842 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 6, 1995. The request is for the consideration of the annexation of four (4) parcels completely surrounded by land within the municipal limits requested by City staff. Ms. Ewing explained to the Commission that the four parcels or "gaps" were brought to the attention of the City by the mapping unit of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDot). As land is annexed to the City, the Minnesota Municipal Board forwards the legal descriptions of the parcels to MnDot for review and mapping. Their review indicated that there exist four small parcels in the City that have not been annexed. Ms. Ewing identified the location of the gaps on the City map. Mr. Craig commented on how the property taxes of the owners of any of the parcels may be affected by the annexation. Staff will contact the City Assessor to determine if there is any impact. Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Lenz, the hearing closed at 6:37 pm. Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the request as per staff recommendation. Mr. Lenz seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) CONTINUATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY GREFE CONSTRUCTION FOR PLACEMENT OF SIGN IN HUTCHINSON TWP. (2 MILE RADIUS) Ms. Ewing explained that this matter was continued at the June meeting due to the lack of information provided to the City regarding the dimensions of the sign. No additional information has been received, from either Grefe Construction or McLeod County, regarding the sign. Ms. Ewing also noted that the County continued this request for one month because the applicant failed to appear at the Hutchinson Township and County Board of Adjustment meetings. Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the request to the August meeting. Seconded by Mr. Matejka, the motion carried unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUESTED BY PATRICIA LINDSAY IN ACOMA TOWNSHIP (2 MILE RADIUS) Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing explained that this is the preliminary plat for the sketch plan that the Commission considered at their May 16, 1995, meeting. Ms. Lindsay is platting a one lot subdivision in Acoma Township to provide a valid site for her house that is currently on the City property located at 35 Franklin Street N.W. Staff recommends approval of the request. Ms. Lindsay explained where her property is located and where the house will be placed on the lot. She further explained that she is to remove the house from the City property by September 1, 1995, but that she will not have her final plat approved by the County until after that date. Mr. Marka advised Ms. Lindsay to make a written request to the City Administrator to extend the deadline for removal since the construction of the parking lot on the Franklin St. property will not begin until 1996. Mr. Lenz advised Ms. Lindsay to contact Hutchinson Utilities to coordinate the moving of the house. Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval of the request. Mr. Arndt seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO CHANGE STREET NAME FROM ARCH ST. TO 5TH AVE. S.E. Mr. Marka commented about the Fifth Avenue S.E. bridge project, scheduled for 1996, that 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 will link the avenue with Arch Street S.E. He also noted that there are three new businesses along the easttwest portion of Arch Street that will be notified of their addresses in the near future. Ms. Ewing relayed the comments received from the McLeod County Emergency Services Department. They indicated that they are not opposed to the name change, but noted that Arch Street currently extends beyond the Cilimits, east to Page Avenue. The County will consider renaming the rural stretch of Arch treet to Fifth Avenue. Mr. Arndt made a motion to recommend approval of the resolution to change the name of the east/west portion of Arch Street S.E. to Fifth Avenue S.E. Seconded by Mr. Lenz, the motion carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) Mr. Marka updated the commissioners on the status of the clean up on the Jay Freedland property. Discussion with the City Attorney followed regarding the City junk ordinance. Mr. Craig recommended providing Mr. Freedland with a deadline for completion of the clean up. b) Mr. Marka commented that letters will be sent to property and business owners using portable or temporary signs. C) Mr. Marka requested that the Commission determine if Robert Gehlen is required to appl ure y for a conditional use permit for the construction of a pole structat 1100 Hwy 7 East. Discussion followed regarding the definition of "pole barn" in the zoning ordinance, and it was determined that a conditional use permit is required. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. 5