12-19-1995 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 19, 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, Bill Craig, Dan Prochnow, Glenn Matejka, Roger Gilmer, Bill
Arndt and Chairman Wood. Members Absent: None Also present: Planning Coordinator
Brenda Ewing, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED NOVEMBER 21. 1995
Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 21, 1995, seconded
by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SHORELAND MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE SECTIONS 2.71 AND 5.22 PROHIBITING BOATHOUSES
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4886 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 7, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Shoreland
Management Ordinance, Sections 2.71 and 5.22 to prohibit boathouses.
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing explained the recommendation by the DNR
hydrologist to prohibit boathouses. Discussion followed on the definition of
boathouse versus water oriented accessory structure and also setbacks of water
oriented storage buildings. There was discussion on the intent of the language and
the restrictiveness.
Mr. Craig moved to continue the hearing to January and directed staff to review,
seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously.
b) CONSIDERATION TO REZONE RECENTLY. ANNEXED PROPERTY LOCATED
ALONG 5TH AVE. N.E. (GOEBEL PROPERTY) FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE DISTRICT) TO 1-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT)
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:45 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4887 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 7, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering to rezone the recently annexed Goebel
property along 5th Ave. N.E. from R-1 to 1-1.
Ms. Ewing commented on the recently annexed Goebel property located along 5th
Ave. N.E. She stated the rezoning is a housekeeping measure to keep the zoning
consistent in the area and that she has contacted Mr. Goebel regarding the
rezoning. Mr. Goebel has no objection to rezoning the property to 1-1.
Mr. Prochnow made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the
hearing closed at 5:50 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the rezoning.
Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously.
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C) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTIONS 8.11,
8.12, 8.13, 8.14 AND 8.15 FOR ADDITION OF PAWNBROKER
ESTABLISHMENTS
Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:51 p.m. with the reading of publication
#4888 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 7, 1995. The
request is for the purpose of considering an addition to the Zoning O(dinance
permitting Pawn Broker Establishments in C-3, C-4, 1-1, 1-2 and I/C Districts.
Brenda Ewing commented on the request to address the land use for Pawn Broker
Establishments. The City Attorney commented on the addition of Precious Metal
Dealers also. Discussion followed on the definition of Precious Metal Dealer. City
Attorney G. Barry Anderson explained the City Council will decide whether or not
the ordinance will include Precious Metal Dealers. There was discussion on the
land use decision and the fact the City Council will act on public policy. The
consensus of the Planning Commission is not to include Precious Metal Dealers.
Mr. Matejka made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing
closed at 5:57 p.m. Mr. Matekja made a motion to approve the land use for Pawn
Broker Establishments not including Precious Metal Dealers. Seconded by Mr.
Lenz the motion carried unanimously.
4. OLD BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POND
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HUTCHINSON
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing commented on the standards regarding pond
design and the Best Management Practices. Director of Engineering John
Rodeberg explained the issues of runoff and drainage which create a need for
ponding. He stated the only standard available is the Best Management Practices
which regulates by slope and planted growth along the edge of the pond. Mr.
Rodeberg explained there is no support for fencing of ponds. He presented an
overhead on pond design and stated there will be more ponding in the city.
Discussion followed on ponds close to the street. Mr. Rodeberg explained it would
be more accessible near the street. There was discussion on liability issues.
b) CONSIDERATION OF HUSKI ADDITION POND DESIGN
Mr. Rodeberg recommends a 10:1 or 8:1 slope with the pond 4 feet deep. He
stated there is no benefit to a deeper pond. The developer will be liable for the pond
on his property. The developer will revise the drawing by the January meeting.
Mr. Matejka made a motion to continue both items A and B until January and
directed staff to review. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) CONSIDERATION OF ANAL PLAT OF "KRSIEAIV ACRES PLAT TWO"
SUBMITTED BY ANNA KRSIEAN
Ms. Ewing stated the dedication has not been received by the Riggotts. The
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DECEMBER 19, 1995
request will be continued to January.
b) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "OLSONS COUNTRY VIEW'
LOCATED IN LYNN TWP., SECTION 13, SUBMITTED BY ROGER OLSON
Brenda Ewing commented on staff recommendations requesting shared driveway
access and certified septic installers and inspectors. Mr Prochnow made a motion
to approve the preliminary plat with staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Arndt
the motion carried unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "BUSS SUBDIVISION" LOCATED IN
ACOMA TWP., SECTION 13, SUBMITTED BY FABIAN BUSS
Planning Coordinator Brenda Ewing explained this property is outside the proposed
Urban Boundary District and staff has no recommendation. Mr. Matejka moved no
recommendation noting the property is outside the Urban Boundary District.
Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously.
6. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) Discussion of Comprehensive Plan update of Landuse Map
Bonnie Baumetz explained the process used to update the maps for the
Comprehensive Plan and stated the staff would possibly review the Comp Plan by
quadrants. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to review the maps
the complete city at one time and not by quadrant.
b) Discussion of County Comprehensive Plan sections relating to the city and urban
boundary district
Brenda Ewing explained the review by staff. She stated Jim Marka drafted a letter
to McLeod Zoning Administrator Ed Homan regarding areas of concern by the city.
C) Discussion of JoWAP hoard progress
Ms. Ewing updated the commission on the Joint Planning Board acting as an
advisory board holding the public hearing and bringing a recommendation to the
County Board. She stated a task force has been formed to discuss and recommend
the process to be used.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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