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10-17-1995 PCM cVA MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION \ Tuesday, October 17, 1995 J� 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, Bill Arndt, Bill Craig, Roger Gilmer, Dan Prochnow and Chairman Wood. Member absent: Craig Lenz. Also Present: Building Official Jim Marka, Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED SEPTEMBER 19.1995 Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes dated September 19, 1995, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS "HUSKI ADDITION" SUBMITTED BY SAND PROPERTIES, MINNESOTA INC. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:34 p.m. with the reading of publication #4870 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat of "Huski Addition" submitted by Sand Properties, Minnesota Inc. located in a portion of Twin Oaks Addition. Building Official Jim Marka explained the new process now being implemented by city staff for platting and commented on the proposed plat and staff recommendations. Mr. Kevin Kohorst, Sand Properties, Minnesota Inc., presented a site plan of the area and commented on the buffering an plantings. Mr. Marka stated the City Engineer has concerns with the water main and looping of the service. Mr. Kohorst explained the ponding slopes and commented on his conversations with City Engineer John Rodeberg regarding the issue of safety with a 4:1 slope on the pond. He stated Mr. Rodeberg suggested an 8:1 slope adjacent to the normal water line and plantings along the pond to discourage children from playing in the pond. There was much discussion concerning the 10' water level in the pond without fencing. Mr. Kohorst explained they were not interested in creating a slough with a lower water level in the pond. He stated safety is a concern but in the dry periods the pond would become a slough. The issue being safety vs. aesthetics. Mr. Marka explained that ponding is a State Statute requirement on developments larger than one acre. Mr. Craig stated he is bothered by the design of the pond and would like to see a profile design of the proposed pond area. Discussion followed on the developer working with staff to resolve the ponding issue. City Attorney Barry Anderson stated there are two issues being discussed which are the plat and the conditional use permit for the townhouses. He stated the Planning Commission could approve the plat and conditional use permit and hold the Certificate of Occupancy until the ponding issue s are resolved to the satisfaction of staff, planning commission and city council. Building Official Marka commented on his discussions with John Rodeberg regarding NURP standards before requiring a fence. He also commented on the staff recommendations regarding acquisition of right-of-way. Mr. Marka stated the street names are not correct on the plat. Texas Ave. should also include N.W. and the North/South street should be also named. Staff recommends Louisiana Street N.W. Mr. Gilmer moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Craig the hearing closed at 6:08 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the plat subject to holding the Certificate of Occupancy until the ponding issues are resolved to the satisfaction of City Staff, Planning Commission and City Council. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. 1 Hutchinson Planning Commisson Minutes 10/17/95 b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY SAND PROPERTIES, MINNESOTA INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HUSKI TOWNHOMES LOCATED ON TEXAS AVE. N.W. Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:10 p.m. with the reading of publication #4871 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Sand Properties, Minnesota Inc. for construction of 32 town homes in 3 buildings, Huski Town homes located on Texas Ave. N.W. There was discussion of continuing the request to the November meeting. Mr. Kevin Kohorst, Sand Properties, Minnesota Inc. stated the developer would need to begin to receive the tax credits. City Attorney Barry Anderson stated the only issue is whether or not to fence the pond and the demographics of the neighborhood. Mr. Kohorst stated an 8:1 slope would make the pond much larger than a 4:1 slope. Building Official Jim Marka suggested the City Engineer provide N.U.R.P. safety standards. Discussion followed on the placement of a bike path in the area and the Light Traffic Task Force taking the pond into consideration when suggesting bike path placement. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Matekja the hearing closed at 6:25 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval subject to staff recommendations and with the condition of fencing the pond consistent with the present ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried with Mr. Gilmer voting nay. C) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PLACE OVER 1,000 CU. YDS. OF FILL ON PROPERTY FOR REASONS OTHER THAN TO BUILD A HOME LOCATED AT 1480 HWY 7 W. REQUESTED BY JAMES REID Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:27 p.m. with the reading of publication #4872 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by Mr. James Reid to place over 1,000 cu. yds. of fill on property located at 1480 Hwy 7 West for reasons other than to build a home. Building Official Jim Marka explained the request and the history of the property. He stated Mr. Reid has contacted the DNR and the County. The property was determined not a wetland and is in the flood fringe not the flood plain. Discussion followed on a letter received and read into the record from Mr. Richard Danielson, 145 Florida St. N.W. regarding the request. Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:31 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations requesting DNR comments and noting the utility easements are to be provided on the property. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried with Mr. Arndt voting nay. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE LOCATED ON PROPERTY AT 220 FIFTH AVE. N.W. REQUESTED BY TEK MECHANICAL SERVICES Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:35 p.m. with the reading of publication #4874 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit requested by TEK Mechanical for outdoor storage located at 220 - 5th Ave. N.W. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the request and recommendation by staff to screen the storage area. Mr. Tim Krasen, TEK Mechanical, stated the area would be 30'x 50' fence in the southwest comer of the lot. Mr. Marka stated the intent is to screen the outdoor storage from 5th Ave. Mr. Krasen stated the fence would possibly be 6' in height. 2 Hutchinson Planning Commisson Minutes 10/17/95 Discussion followed on the semi trailer storage. Letters of concern were received and read into the record from Mrs. Helen Patrias, 192 - 5th Ave. N.W. and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wraspir, 134 - 5th Ave. N.W. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:43 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject of staff recommendations requiring the outdoor storage be screened with a minimum 30' x 50' solid opaque fence at least 60" in height and plantings of coniferous trees spaced 12'0" on center provided on the west property line screening the commercial zoning district from the residential zoning district. Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 8.19 REGARDING PIPELINE SETBACK ORDINANCE LANGUAGE Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:45 p.m. with the reading of Publication #4873 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, October 5, 1995. The request is for the purpose of considering an addition to the Hutchinson Zoning Ordinance #464 regarding pipeline setback language. Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the request coming from the Dept. of Public Safety regarding language in the ordinance for setback from Natural Gas pipeline. She stated Hutchinson has one pipeline within the city and that the Natural Gas Superintendent is comfortable with the language to be added to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt the hearing closed at 6:47 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FENCE ISSUE AT THE MCLEOD COUNTY TREATMENT PROGRAM CRISIS SHELTER LOCATED AT 620 HWY 7 EAST Building Official Marka explained the history of the property purchased by McLeod County Treatment Program for a Crisis Shelter located at 620 Hwy 7 East. He stated the shelter is licensed as board and lodging and is a less intensive use than hotel or motel. Mr. Marka explained Ms. Jill Kloeckl, Director of the Treatment Programs, held an informational meeting prior to habitation of the shelter. He stated the Zoning Ordinance requires screening between commercial and residential districts. It was noted the facility is 100' from the residential property line. Mr. John Doring, 120 Pauls Rd N.E., commented on the ordinance and read several sections of the ordinance and the comprehensive plan. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the planning staff recommendations to require a 4' fence with plantings rather than the 8' fence. Mr. Doring then ran a video tape of the activities on the property and commented on the safety of his yard and the condition of his hedge when the youth continue to go through the hedge. Mr. Marka commented on discussions with Mr. Dean Limoges, Morningside Development, and Mr. Limoges' concerns with an 8' fence. Mrs. Doring stated there is a supervisor with the youth all the time. Mr. Marka commented on the reasons for screening commercial is typically to shield headlights, garbage, etc. Mr. Grant Knutson, member of the McLeod Treatment Program board, stated he had met previously with Mr. Doring and agreed the Dorings should call if they had problems. Jim Marka asked if the trespassing issue is really a screening issue. Discussion followed on the supervision of the residents at the shelter. 3 Hutchinson Planning Commisson Minutes 10/17/95 Mr. Matekja made a motion to recommend approval of staff recommendations to place a fence 4'0" in height running continuous 5'0" from the rear property line with staggered coniferous plantings 12'0" on center to be located on the Crisis Shelter side of the fence. The finished side shall face the neighboring property in accordance with Zoning Ordinance #464, Section 10.07. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried with Mr. Craig voting nay. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 436 PROSPECT STREET SUBMITTED BY FRANK FAY Jim Marka commented on the request for a lot split and stated this is not a corner lot. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the lot split. Verifying utility locations and connection fees with John Rodeberg, City Engineer. b) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "SCHMELINGS SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY F.H. SCHMELING LOCATED IN SECTION 32, HUTCHINSON TWP. (2 MILE RADIUS) Jim Marka commented on the request and explained staff recommendations. Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval with staff recommendations as follows: Electric utility is located along the driveway running north/south through Lot 4, Block 1. If it is to be relocated, it shall be at the owner/developer's expense and there is to be no further access to Hwy 7. Staff suggests a remote frontage road. C) DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY VALVOLINE RAPID OIL CHANGE TO BE SUBMITTED IN NOVEMBER (Hard surface in October without conditional use permit?) Withdrawn d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "BUSS SUBDIVISION" SUBMITTED BY FABIAN BUSS LOCATED IN SECTION 13, ACOMA TWP., 2 MILE RADIUS Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the property location beyond the urban boundary district. She stated the staff has no recommendation. Mr. Gilmer made a motion of no recommendation, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Jim Marka commented on the following correspondence: 1) Linder Bus Company hard surfacing. 2) Removal of illegal signs. 3) Allied Mechanical outdoor storage. 4) Joint Planning Board 5) The One -Stop Shop concept for the city. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 4