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08-16-1994 PCM cMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 16, 1994 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to orderby Chairman Clint Gruett at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: April Brandt, Glenn Matejka, Roger Gilmer, Bill Craig, Dean Wood and Chairman Gruett. Member absent: Craig Lenz. Also present: John Rodeberg, Director of Engineering. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JULY 19, 1994 Mr. Matejka made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 19, 1994, secondedby Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-2 TO UC LOCATED ON HWY 15 REQUESTED BY VIKING COCA-COLA AND WEST CENTRAL INDUSTRIES Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #4706 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, August 4, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering, to rezone property from R-2 (Multiple Family Residence) to UC (Industrial/Commercial District) located on Hwy. 15 South (Coke Building) requested by Viking Coca-Cola and West Central Industries. City Engineer John Rodeberg commented on the request and the history of the property. He explained with an UC zone anything done on the property must be by Conditional Use Permit which gives the city more control of what would happen on the property. A C-4 (Fringe Commercial District) would give less control of the property to the city. Mr. Dick Lennes, H.C.D.C., commented on the meeting held August 11th with the neighboring property owners. He also stated UC requires a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Lennes commented on his discussion with Mr. Dick Jensen, neighboring property owner, who supports 4 -rezoning to UC. Mr. Gary Nielsen, West Central Industries, presented a review of the plans for the property and explained West Central Industries is a human service provider to persons living in the community with disabilities. Mr. Nielson stated they have a commitment from 3M. Mr. Nielsen stated they want to be sensitive to the neighbors concerns and up front with people. He also explained there are two Hutchinson representatives on the West Central Board of Directors. Ms. Sandy Peters, Program Director West Central Industries, commented on services that will be provided to persons in Hutchinson. She explained there will be admission criteria to be met and provided data on numbers of students to be served in the future. Mr. John Winge, Work Placement Director West Central Industries, explained the type of wo* to be done in the building and commented on the traffic during the day. He stated truck traffic should be light. Mr. Art Krueger, 825 Brown, stated concerns with tax base of the neighboring properties. Mr. Lyle Block, 705 Brown, gave positive support for the company. Chairman Gruett read letters of support from Supt. of Schools, Gary Swensen and Dick Jensen. Mr. Lennes read a resolution of support from the H.C.D.C. Board. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 6:03 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to city council. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 b) CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA HEIGHT Mr. Matejka made a motion to continue the hearing to September, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS a) REVIEW OF AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING GARAGES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY CITY COUNCIL Director of Engineering John Rodeberg commented on the amendment and explained the reasons for the request by city staff. He stated an ordinance should be acted on. Discussion followed on the cost and affordability of a garage. Mr. Craig again explained his concern with requiring a garage, but is in favor of the amendment to meet F.M.H.A. loan requirements Mr. Gilmer moved to advertiseto hold anotherpublic hearing on the amendment, secondedby Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY DAN COWGER, LYNN TWP., 2 MILE RADIUS Director of Engineering John Rodeberg commented on the recommendation by staff for an easement on the south end of the property for services and a bike path. He stated staff approval is with the understanding the final plat will show the lots extended to the north and south. Mr. Dan Cowger, 625 Tyler, representing his parents who own the property, explained the future development of the lots. John Rodeberg stated both lots meet county code and are buildable lots. Mr. Cowger stated the line designating the lots are showing the size of the parcels. W. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary sketch plan, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. b) REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF LANDUSEJCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR TIF PLAN; p FOR HOUSING DISTRICT OF AUGUSTA HOMES PROJECT AS PRESENTED BY DICK LENNES, H.C.D.C. Director of Engineering Rodeberg explained the type of project according to the planning of the area. Dick Lennes, H.C.D.C., presented an update, review of process, comments from Augusta Building Corp. and a summary of the Tax Increment proposal. W. Lennes presented the history of the proposal and commented on the dates the project began and the criteria to be met by Augusta. He stated conditions were established and explained the difference between redevelopment T.I.F. and housing T.I.F. Ms. Jean Ward, H.R.A., reviewed the conclusions and recommendations of the H.R.A. She explained the Maxwell Study regarding housing in Hutchinson. She commented on the population increase in Hutchinson and other housing projects in the city. Ms. Ward explained the criteria was set up in a manner to enable developers to be creative. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 Mr. Brian Solsrud, Augusta Building Corp., presented a sketch of the proposed units and commented on the unit packages. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the Housing Plan as presented by Mr. Lennes, Ms. Ward and Mr. Solsrud. Seconded by Ms. Brandt the motion carried unanimously. C) DISCUSSION OF GROUP HOME EXPANSION IN FLOOD FRINGE John Rodeberg explained the request for expansion by the group home on Franklin St. He stated the home is in the Flood Fringe and stated the DNR is strict regarding habitable structures. These structures must be elevated according the State and Federal laws. Mr. Rodeberg stated city staff can not allow adding on without elevation. d) DISCUSSION OF URBAN BOUNDARY DISTRICT AS PRESENTED BY ACOMA TWP. Director of Engineering Rodeberg explained the recommendation by Acoma Township. He stated he would also like to add the south half of Section 24 and the S.E. corridor of Section 23. It is the consensus of the Planning Commission to approve the recommendation by Acoma Township including the above recommendation by John Rodeberg. e) REVIEW PLANNING BUDGET Director of Engineering John Rodeberg explained the addition of personnel of Planning Coordinator. f) REVIEW OF "HUNTER'S RIDGE" DEVELOPMENT MONUMENT SIGN Mr. Rodeberg explained the sign and permission of place in the wetland. He stated the sign must meet requirements. g) DISCUSSION OF CLOSED BIN AT GOPHER CAMPFIRE SANCTUARY BELOW THE 100 YEAR FLOOD ELEVATION John Rodeberg commented on the request by the Gopher Campfire Sanctuary and explained the property is in the Flood Fringe and Flood Way. He stated the request requires a conditional use permit including a professional design of the structure. h) DISCUSSION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY JOHN KORNGIEBEL, 2 MILE RADIUS, ACOMA TWP. TO REDUCE LOT SIZE AND WIDTH Director of Engineering Rodeberg stated the request is similar to the Dooley request to reduce lot size. He stated the staff recommends denial to be consistent with the last denial. Mr. Craig made a motion of no recommendation to the county until septic system is addressed and staff concerns are met. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried with Mr. Wood voting nay. i) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF John commented on request for title opinion and developer documentation, the river crossing issues and utilities issues. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.