11-21-1995 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 21, 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: Craig Lenz, Glenn Matejka, Bill Arndt, Bill Craig, Dan Prochnow, Roger
Gilmer and Chairman Wood. Members Absent: None Also Present: Building Official Jim
Marka and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED OCTOBER 17. 1995
Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected dated October 17, 1995,
seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS
"KRSIEAN ACRES PLAT TWO" SUBMITTED BY ANNA KRSIEAN LOCATED ON
13TH AVE N.W.
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4882 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, November 9, 1995.
The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat to be
known as "Krsiean Acres Plat Two" submitted by Anna Krsiean located on 13th Ave.
N.W.
Building Official Jim Marka explained the replat of the existing area to accommodate
residential type lots. He stated the right of way in the south end of the cul-de-sac
is the only issue to be resolved and recommends approval of the preliminary plat
with final plat approval in December contingent on deeding of the southerly portion
of the cul-de-sac. City Attorney Anderson stated he is comfortable with the wording
of the legal description for the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Ron Krsiean commented on the use of the property.
Discussion followed on the cul-de-sac or through street and the ghost plat in the
1970's. Discussion also followed on the septic systems in the plat with hook-up to
city in the Spring of 1996.
Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Prochnow the hearing
closed at 5:38 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the
preliminary plat with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion
carried unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF HUSKI ADDITION POND DESIGN
Building Official Jim Marka commented on the pond design as provided by Sand
Companies, Inc. Mr. Marka stated the City Engineer considers the design adequate
and staff recommends the proposed grades comply with the "Best Management
Practices". Discussion followed on the maintenance of the pond, fencing, depth
of the pond and horizontal slope.
City Attorney Anderson commented on the difference between ponds and swimming
pools and interpretation of the ordinance regarding swimming pools. He stated
fencing poses a problem and the City Council will ultimately decide if there is to be
fencing or not.
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There was discussion of regulating ponding and swimming pools and defining the
term "detention ponds". Discussion also followed on the time line for Huski
Townhouses and the possibility of beginning the process to add ordinance language
regarding ponding.
Mr. Craig made a motion to continue this item to December, seconded by Mr.
Matejka the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Craig made a motion directing city
staff to research the requirements for ponding in Hutchinson by contacting safety
engineers from HT1 and 3M concerning standards of slopes on ponds and
presenting the information to the Planning Commission in December. Seconded by
Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY EVENTS SIGN
Jim Marka commented on the donation from Citizens Bank of a digitized sign
located on the existing pylon by the river. He stated MnDOT is in approval of the
sign. City Council has accepted the donation. City Attorney Anderson stated the
Chamber of Commerce will handle the content of the sign. Discussion followed on
the size of lettering for advertising and content. It was the consensus of the
Planning Commission to formally accept the sign.
b) CONSIDERATION OF JOINT PLANNING BOARD STATUS
Mr. Marka explained the purpose of the Joint Planning Board and the One -Stop
Shop concept. He suggested to move forward with the board in an advisory
capacity as recommended by McLeod County Commissioners. This would open
communication between City, County and Townships. Barry Anderson stated the
County Board is concerned with legal issues should the Joint Board be legislative.
He stated only one other county has a joint board.
Mr. Prochnow made a motion to move forward with the Joint Board as an advisory
board to pursue all avenues of communication. Seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion
carried unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF SHALOM BAPTIST PARKING ARRANGEMENT
Jim Marka explained the present parking arrangement and stated staff recommends
approval of the request. Mr. Prochnow moved to recommend approval of the
request, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried. Mr. Matejka abstained from
voting.
d) CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF PORTABLE SIGNS FROM PUBLIC RIGHT
OF WAY
Building Official Marka commented on the number of portable signs posted in the
city and the circumstances leading to the proposal of a policy regulating portable
signs placed in the city right-of-way. City Attorney Anderson commented on the
issues of signs placed in public right-of-way. Mr. Marka stated the street
department presently removes temporary signs of little value and the city notifies
violators when the signs are of more value. Discussion followed adopting a uniform
policy. Bary Anderson stated he would write an ordinance for the January meeting.
Mr. Matekja made a motion directing staff to bring back to Planning Commission
with recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried. Mr. Prochnow
abstained from voting.
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e) CONSIDERATION ADOPTING RESOLUTION REQUESTING MCLEOD COUNTY
TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT FOR THE
WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Matekja the motion carried.
f) DISCUSSION AND DIRECTIVE TO STAFF REGARDING LANDUSE/ZONING
DISTRICT OF PAWN BROKER ESTABLISHMENTS
Mr. Mark stated City Attorney Anderson is establishing a licensing procedure for
Pawn Brokers in Hutchinson. He explained the staff is recommending the pawn
broker establishments be permitted in C-3, C-4, 1-1, 1-2 and I/C Zoning Districts.
Discussion followed on the need to establish land use and zoning for these
establishments.
Mr. Prochnow made a motion to approve staff recommendations, seconded by Mr.
Craig the motion carried unanimously.
g) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 902 HWY 15 S.
Jim Marka commented on the request by Mr. David Broll to extend the conditional
use permit. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Arndt the motion
carried unanimously.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) Discussion of request to rezone property in Helland's 4th Addition
Jim explained the request to rezone a lot in R-1 (Single Family Residence District)
to R-2 (Multiple Family Residence District) for twin homes. He stated staff would
recommend denial as this is "spot zoning".
b) Discussion of request by V.F.W. to place military equipment on parking lot for
display
Mr. Marka commented on the inquiry by the V.F.W. to place a display in their
parking lot. He stated there is an existing variance for the parking requirement and
the staff has requested a site diagram.
C) Jim Marka commented on a request to place an 8' x 12' self contained Expresso
Coffee Shop in the parking lot located at Plaza 15.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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