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08-15-1995 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 15, 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: Craig Lenz, Glenn MateJ'ka, Bill Arndt, Roger Gilmer and Chairman Wood. Members absent: Bill Craig and Clint Gruett. Also present: Brenda Ewing, Planning Coordinator, Jim Marka Building Official, and G. Barry Anderson City Attorney. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JULY 18. 1995 Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 18, 1995, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS ON NORTH HIGH DR. W. REQUESTED BY RALPH SCHMITZ Brenda Ewing explained Mr. Schmitz has withdrawn the item for consideration by Planning Commission. b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROBERT GEHLEN TO CONSTRUCT A 50' X 48' POLE FRAME ADDITION ONTO EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 1110 HWY 7 E. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:33 p.m. with the reading of publication #4847 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 3, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Robert Gehlen to construct a 50' x 48' pole frame addition onto existing building located at 1110 Hwy. 7 E. Jim Marka explained the request for the pole type construction due to the construction of the present building. He also commented on the activity in process for soil corrections. Jim commented on the staff recommendations requiring submittal of a detailed site plan that identifies the existing and proposed grades, existing and proposed curb cuts, hard surfaced parking lot layout/handicapped parking and finished floor elevation of the proposed pole structure addition and the parking lot being hard surfaced in three years of approval of the conditional use permit. Prior to hard surfacing, review storm drainage with the City Engineer, a catch basin may be required. Portable signs are not permitted without City Council approval. Provide landscaping screening between residential south property line and commercial and provide tree planting to soften the Hwy. 7 E. frontage and Garden Rd. Mr. Gehlen commented on the parking lot and staging of the hard surfacing with red rock for 3 years. He explained the existing building is on a floating slab which necessitates a pole building addition for the footings. Discussion followed on the exterior and interior of the building. Chairman Wood read into the record a letter from Ms. Rachel Christensen, 814 Lindy Lane, regarding her concerns with the appearance and type of building. Mr. Gehlen stated planting will begin this fall and the building will be two tone and aesthetically pleasing. He commented he will use the existing reader board sign. Mr. Lenz made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka the hearing closed at 5:42 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Matekja the motion carried unanimously. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 C) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JAMES REID AND NORMAN SCHWANKE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 30' X 40' PAINTED STEEL POLE BARN STORAGE BUILDING WHICH IS AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 1,000 SQ. FT. LOCATED AT 1480 HWY 7 W. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:43 p.m. with the reading of publication #4848 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 3, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Norman Schwan le for construction of a 30' x 40' painted steel pole barn storage building and a request by Mr. Jim Reid for a lot split located at 1480 Hwy. 7 W. Mr. Marka commented on the request noting Mr. Schwanke has withdrawn the conditional use request for a storage building. The Planning Commission will be acting on the lot split requested by Mr. Reid only. Mr. Marka stated that Mr. Reid is working with the City, DNR and County on this issue and he commented on staff recommendations including providing a completed site plan. Discussion followed on highway access and on the dedication of easements. There was also discussion on elevations on the property and delineation of wetlands. Mr. Reid stated the wetlands are to be verified next week and he will grant an easement for city sewer and water. Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 5:54 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ALVIN HANSEN TO REPLACE EXISTING NON -CONFORMING GARAGE WITH A 36'X 28' GARAGE TO BE LOCATED 3' FROM PROPERTY LINE LOCATED AT 986 HASSAN ST. S.E. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:55 p.m. with the reading of publication #4849 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 3, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit as requested by Mr. Alvin Hansen to replace existing non -conforming garage with a 36'x28' garage to be located 3' from property line located at 986 Hassan st. S. E. Jim Marka commented on the request and staff recommendation addressing the square footage of the garage, height, drainage and moving of gas and electric at homeowner's expense. Mr. Hansen stated he will not use the garage as a home occupation. Discussion followed on replacing the garage 3' from the property line. Mr. Hansen explained the placement of the driveway next to the property line. He also stated the "mean" height of the garage will be 13.5' Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DAN THOSTENSON TO PLACE A 1979 SCHULZ MOBILE HOME AT 448 CALIFORNIA STREET, LOT 203 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:01 p.m. with the reading of publication #4851 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 3, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Dan Thostenson to place a 1979 Schulz mobile home on Lot 203, Country Club Terrace, 440 California St. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 Jim Marka stated all the code items have been addressed and staff recommends approval. He commented on the communication problems that arise with management of the mobile home parks. Planning Commission directed the City Attorney to contact mobile home park owners of zoning ordinance requirements. Mr. Lenz made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:06 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY CORRINE WEDDELL TO PLACE A MOBILE HOME MORE THAN 15 YEARS OLD AT 448 CALIFORNIA STREET, LOT 175, COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:07 p.m. with the reading of publication #4852 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 3, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Ms. Corrine Weddell to place a mobile home more than 15 years old at 448 California St., Lot 175, Country Club Terrace. Jim Marka commented on the life safety issues according to the Zoning Ordinance and will verify compliance prior to issuance of gas meter and building permit. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:09 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chairman Wood reopened the hearing at 7:45 p.m. with the reading of publication #4827 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, June 8, 1995. The request is for considering updates to 3 sections of the Comprehensive Land Use plan. Brenda Ewing commented on the proposed language and future updates of the plan. Mr. Matejka questioned a portion of the language on page 3 as being negative. Jim Marka stated this Comprehensive Plan possibly has too much text and staff is beginning a new approach to revising the plan by following the City quadrants as a break down and by using more mapping and less text. The planning staff believes this type of Comprehensive Land Use Plan would be more functional for the public. Mr. Matejka commented on the section of the plan which contained many questions and suggested they be changed to statements. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka the hearing closed at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Lenz moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan as before the Planning Commission subject to the changes noted in the discussion. Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion 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 stated the information requested by city staff has been provided and the staff recommends approval of the request. Mr. Matejka made a motion to send approval of the request to the County, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DOUG RETTKE TO MOVE A 32'X 60' WAREHOUSE ONTO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 184 - 4TH AVE. N.W. REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY CITY COUNCIL Jim Marka explained the request and the history of the request. Mr. Rettke commented on the use of the property as a decorating business. He explained the proposal to move the old carwash building located behind Taco John's. Mr. Rettke stated the building would be repainted, the rusted steel replaced and block placed around the bottom of the building. He also stated the property is landscaped with trees and the proposal at this time would be only to move the 32'x 40' building and not construct an addition. The parking and off loading issues have been addressed and the main use will be for interior decorating. Discussion followed on the Hwy. 7 corridor and the transitional land area. There was also discussion on the percent of coverage on the lot which would not be a problem with the 32'x40' request. Mr. Rettke stated there would be minimal truck traffic to the business. City Attorney G. Barry Anderson commented on the non -precise plans for the Hwy. 7 corridor that may deny use of the property. He stated there could be a concern with the number of semi trucks in the area and the property owner could be required to provide adequate documentation of the number of semi's off loading on the property. The conditional use permit may specify the number of trucks. Mr. Anderson stated he is uncomfortable with denial on speculation of Hwy. 7 W. development. Mr. Matejka made a motion to reverse the previous denial and recommend approval of the request to move a 38' x 40' building subject to staff recommendation and limiting the semi truck traffic to 10 trucks per year. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY JEFF GOLDSMITH, HUTCHINSON TWP., TO CONSTRUCT A 199' RADIO TOWER LOCATED ON HWY 7 E. (2 MILE RADIUS) Ms. Ewing commented on the request and staff recommendation. Mr. Quentin Krengel, Hutchinson, commented on the radio station which is certified and funded by public broadcasting He explained the tower is actually 180' and does not require lighting based on height. Mr. Krengel stated the FCC permit has been applied for and is a 3 month process. Ms. Ewing stated the City Engineer has reviewed the Airport Zoning Ordinance and the proposed tower is in compliance with the ordinance. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the request contingent on approval by the City Engineer and Police Chief. Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN REQUESTED BY FABIAN BUSS, ACOMA TWP. (2 MILE RADIUS) Brenda Ewing explained the one lot subdivision proposed and the staff has no recommendation since the sketch plan in beyond the proposed urban boundary district. Mr. Lenz moved no recommendation, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. C) DISCUSSION OF WORD OF LIFE OUTREACH CENTER CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN THE C-4 DISTRICT (1200 BLOCK OF BOSTON STREET S.W.) HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 Building Official Jim Marka commented on the plan presented to staff. Rev. Jim Hall commented on the history of the church and building occupied since 1988. He explained the amount of usage of the building. Mr. Marka commented on the zoning ordinance regarding churches and schools which requires a conditional use permit in all districts. Rev. Hall stated they will comply with the city regulations and requirements and the fact this is a 2 or 3 phase project. He commented on the possibility of ponding. There was discussion on capacity of the auditorium and the education wing. Mr. Arndt commented on the ability of the church to be a "good neighbor" to the McLeod County Fairgrounds considering the noise, traffic, etc. especially if the events are held on the same night as the church has scheduled services or activities. Jim Marka commented on the soil borings and inquired about the construction plans. Rev. Hall stated early Spring construction would be probable. Mr. Marka explained to the Planning Commission this is discussion only in order to gain consensus of the conceptual drawing. He stated the City Council would also be asked to discuss the drawing. Mr. Matejka voiced concern with the development of a school in the area of the mall and the size of the parcel needed to accommodate a school of the proposed size regarding required playground area, parking, etc. Mr. Lenz expressed concerns with a school in the high traffic area of a mall, fairgrounds and surrounding businesses. Another concern by Mr. Lenz was for future expansion if the school were to be filled. Mr. Arndt asked that the large drainage tile presently crossing the property be verified by the City Engineer. Mr. MateJ'ka moved to forward the list of concerns by the Planning Commission to the City Council at their Sept. 12, 1995, regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY FRANK FAY FOR ROGER K. OLSON LOCATED IN SECTION 13, LYNN TWP. (2 MILE RADIUS) Brenda Ewing commented on the location of the proposal of a four lot subdivision outside of the proposed urban boundary district. She stated the staff has no recommendation. Discussion followed on the size of the lots and the soils. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend no objection to the request noting drainage review and proper installation of on-site septic systems. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF a) Model Pipeline Ordinance Jim Marka commented on the ordinance proposal which would include a more detailed map. b) Establishment of new Zoning District Mr. Marka explained the proposed ordinance would address the Hwy. 7 W. corridor. He stated H.C.D.C. will define the request for the new zoning district. 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 C) Drainage issues - Mae Jensen Property Mr. Marka explained the concerns, in writing, of drainage by Mrs. Jensen. d) Ivy Lane Vacation Jim Marka stated there is correspondence to City Attorney G. Barry Anderson regarding the wrong legal description in recording the vacation of Ivy Lane. e) Proposed Boat House - 530 Lakewood Dr./Mr. Howard Manthei Jim commented on the request for a boat house below the 100 year flood plain and closer than 10 feet from the high water mark. He explained that the Shoreland Ordinance and the DNR would not permit a variance for boat houses. f) Crisis Shelter fence - Hwy 7 East Jim explained the request by neighboring residential property owners for the Crisis Shelter to construct a fence for screening of the shelter. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. G