09-19-1995 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION r
Tuesday, September 19, 1995
CALL TO ORDER 5:35 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Wood at 5:30 p.m. with the following members
present: Glenn Matejka, Bill Arndt, Bill Craig and Chairman Wood. Members absent: Roger Gilmer,
Craig Lenz and Clint Gruett. Also Present: Building Official Jim Marka, Planning Coordinator Brenda
Ewing and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED AUGUST 15, 1995
Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes dated August 15, 1995, seconded by Mr. Arndt
the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DOUGLAS WINN,
506 MAIN STREET SOUTH, TO REPLACE EXISTING GARAGE WITH 24'X 28' GARAGE
TO BE LOCATED THREE FEET FROM PROPERTY LINE
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:36 p.m. with the reading of publication #4861 as
published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 7, 1995. The request is for the
purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Douglas Winn to replace
existing garage with 24' x 28' garage to be located three feet from the property line located
at 506 Main St. S.
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the request to replace the existing garage.
Mr. Arndt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed at 5:37 p.m.
Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff
recommendations regarding relocation of utilities at owner's expense and noting the garage
"mean" height is to be no more than 16'. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried
unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY KEITH LARSON TO
MOVE A 16'X 24' GARAGE TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 96 SELCHOW AVE.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:38 p.m. with the reading of publication #4862 as
published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 7, 1995. The request is for the
purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Keith Larson to move a 16'
x 24' garage to property located at 96 Selchow Ave.
Mr. Marka commented on the request as a replacement for an existing utility shed. He stated
there is room for access to the garage.
Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matejka the hearing closed
at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request contingent on
the removal of the existing shed. Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION OF 11.32 ACRES LOCATED IN SECTION 5,
HASSAN VALLEY TOWNSHIP SUBMITTED BY VIRGIL GOEBEL, GOEBEL FIXTURE
COMPANY
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:41 p.m. with the reading of publication #4864 as
published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 7, 1995. The request is for the
purpose of considering annexation of 11.32 acres located in Section 5, Hassan Valley
Township submitted by Mr. Virgil Goebel, Goebel Fixture Company.
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Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing explained the purpose of the annexation in conjunction
with the 5th Ave. Bridge property and to square off the city limits line.
Discussion followed on the deferred assessments and Goebel's plans for developing the
property.
Mr. Matejka made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed
at 5:47 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the annexation.
Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously.
d) CONSIDERATION TO REZONE "GAP ANNEXATIONS" AND NORTHVIEW COURT FROM
R-1 (Single Family Residence District) TO R-2 (Medium Density Residence District), R-3
(Medium -High Density Residence District), C-4 (Fringe Commercial District) and R-5 (Mobile
Home Park)
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:48 p.m. with the reading of publication #4863 as
published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, September 7, 1995. The request is for the
purpose of considering the rezoning of the newly annexed "gap" properties and Northview
Court (Acoma annexation).
Ms. Ewing explained the request to rezone the "gap" properties which came into the city as
R-1 and are to go to the proper zones as they have been previously. The mobile home park
was also annexed into the city as R-1 when in actuality it is to be R-5.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 5:49 p.m.
Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the
motion carried unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT SUBMITTED BY PATRICIA LINDSAY TO BE KNOWN
AS "A AND J LINDSAY SUBDIVISION" LOCATED IN SECTION 26 ACOMA TOWNSHIP (2
MILE RADIUS)
Planning Coordinator Ewing commented on the proposal and explained the plat has been
approved by the County. She stated the city must sign the final plat thus the planning
commission and city council must take official action.
Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request, seconded by Mr. Matejka
the motion carried unanimously.
b) DISCUSSION OF CONCEPTUAL SKETCH PLAN OF HUSKI TOWNHOUSES SUBMITTED
BY LEO SANDS AND TERRY LEE SWEDINSKI
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the history of the request and the application for
tax credits.
Mr. Kevin Kohorst, Sand Properties, explained the request as conceptual and stated the need
to begin the site grading process immediately. Mr. Marka commented on the conceptual
sketch and stated the developers would begin grading and soil corrections at their own risk
upon consensus of the planning commission. He commented on the staff recommendations
and the pre job meeting results.
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Mr. Marka stated the road will be constructed privately and not a public roadway. Mr. Kohorst
explained the road construction is to benefit the developer for future development.
Mr. Kohorst commented on the proposed development as 32 three bedroom units and
presented overheads of the units. He also commented on possible future development to
the north. He voiced concern with looping the water lines and suggested possible changes
to the utility plan.
Mr. Matejka moved to recommend approval for developers to proceed with the site grading
and soil corrections an their own risk with no promises for tax credits or implied approval of
the plat or conditional use permit. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously.
C) DISCUSSION OF EXPANSION TO KIDS INC., 897 HWY. 15 S., REQUESTED BY RANDY
AND MARY ANDERSON
The item was withdrawn. Mr. Marka stated the request to use the basement for day care
also.
d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY RICHARD HAUSLADEN, B & B
SPORTS, FOR REDUCTION OF SIDEYARD SETBACK FROM 30' TO 23' LOCATED IN
SECTION 30, HUTCHINSON TWP.
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the variance within the 2 mile radius in
the urban boundary district. She stated the request is for a sideyard setback reduction of 7'
for the purpose of constructing a showroom area.
Mr. Craig moved favorable recommendation of the request, seconded by Mr. Arndt the
motion carried unanimously.
e) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY KEVIN COMPTON, LITTLE CROW
SHOOTING SPORTS, TO REDUCE SETBACK FOR A 8' X10' ON -PREMISE SIGN
LOCATED IN SECTION 30, HUTCHINSON TWP.
Ms. Ewing stated this is an on -premise sign which requires a variance to reduce both the
setback from the centerline of Hwy. 15 and the intersection of Hwy 15 and Circle St.
Mr. Craig made a motion of favorable recommendation of the request, seconded by Mr.
Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) DISCUSSION OF FENCE TO BE LOCATED AT 345 HASSAN STREET S.E.
The item was withdrawn. Mr. Marka explained the request for a 48' picket fence and
discussion followed on the clarification of the Zoning Ordinance regarding fences.
b) H.C.D.C. correspondence to Hutch Iron and Metal
C) Boat House Issue - Mr. Marka stated this issue has been settled.
d) School Road Extension - Staff met with property owners for information meeting.
e) Word of Life recap - Jim Marka commented on the requirements for schools and will set up
a meeting with Word of Life representatives and staff to establish recommendations.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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