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07-19-1994 PCM c1 2 3. MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 19, 1994 �✓ CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Dean Wood at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: April Brandt, Glenn Matejka, Roger Gilmer, Craig Lenz, Bill Craig and Vice Chairman Wood. Absent: Chairman Clint Gruett. Also present: City Administrator Gary Plotz, City Attorney G. Barry Anderson and GIS Coordinator Larry Huhn. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED JUNE 21, 1994 Ms. Brandt made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 21, 1994, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY NEIL WHALEN TO REDUCE SIDEYARD SETBACK ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 546 HASSAN ST Vice Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:31 p.m. with the reading of publication #4690 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to reduce sideyard setback from 6' to 3' for construction of garage located at 546 Hassan St. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the hardship as the gas line nuns through the property. He stated the Hutchinson Utilities recommends not moving the gas line and city staff recommends approval of the request. Mr. Matejka moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 5:34 p.m. Mr. Matejka made a motion to recommend approval of the variance. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY TIM EAKINS, SKYDIVE HUTCHINSON, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING IN UC DISTRICT Vice Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:35 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4691 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to construct an 86' x 64' building for a sky diving business located at 760 Airport Rd. City Administrator Plotz explained the request for a conditional use permit being necessary in an UC district and also the building is a pole building. Mr. Tim Eakins, Skydive Hutchinson, presented drawings of the building and commented on the proposal stating there would be temporary.�living quarters in the building. The building would also house a hangar, office, storage, video room and training room. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7/19/94 City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the residential use of the property as temporary. He explained this use is not permitted in an IIC district. Mr. Eakins commented on his review of the plan review from Building Official Jim Marka and stated he has a problem financing hardsurface parking at this time. City Attorney Barry Anderson explained the motion should have language setting a limitation on the length of time there can be a residence in the building and also stating the timeline for the hardsurface parking. He suggested a 3 year limitation. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 5:56 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to review of the conditional use permit by the Planning Commission in 3 years concerning the hardsurfaced parking and living quarters and also subject to the plan review and recommendations by city staff dated July 1, 1994. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. c) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY BRUCE NAUSTDAL FOR REDUCTION OF LOT SIZE ON FOUR LOTS IN LAKEWOOD ESTATES PLAT Vice Chairman Dean Wood opened the hearing at 5:47 p.m. with the reading of publication #4692 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to reduce lot depth on four lots in Lakewood Estates plat on Lakewood Dr. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the depth of lots as the former ordinance permitted and the request of the appropriate depth lots in this plat. Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed at 5:50 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the variance. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MIKE JASTER TO MOVE 20' X 24' GARAGE TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 230 LYNN RD. Vice Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:51 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4693 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to move a 20' x 24' garage to property located at 230 Lynn Rd. City Administrator Plotz explained the garage is on Glen St. and being moved to Lynn Rd. Mr. Mike Jaster stated the route would be 4 1/2 blocks. He explained Building Official Jim Marka is reqires written response from the Utilities, Cable T.V., Telephone, etc. Mr. Jaster explained the location of the garage on the lot and asked if it could deviate from the setback 2" to average out with the house. 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7/19/94 Mr. Lenz moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed at 5:58 p.m. Mr. Lenz made a motion to recommend approval of the request not to include the 2" deviation. Seconded by Mr. Matejka the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF PETITION BY DAVID BROLL TO VACATE EASEMENTS LOCATED IN NEWLY PLATTED BROLL' S FIRST ADDITION Vice Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 5:59 p.m. with the reading of publication #4694 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994, and Tuesday, July 12, 1994. The request os for the purpose of considering a petition to vacate easements in the newly platted Broll's First Addition. Mr. Plotz commented on the replat of the property which would require all easements to be vacated as platted in the original plats. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:01 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendation noting relocation of any infrastructure at developer's expense. Seconded by Ms. Brandt the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF PRELM41NARY AND FINAL PLAT OF "CENTURY COURT" NORTH OF FAIR GROUNDS SUBMITTED BY BRIAN SOLSRUD, AUGUSTA BUILDING CORP. Vice Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:02 p.m. with the reading of publication # 4695 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a preliminary and final plat of Century Court as submitted by Brian Solsrud, Augusta Building Corporation. City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on staff recommendations. Mr. Brian Solsrud, Augusta Building Corporation, explained his request and stated RCM is addressing the city engineer's requirements. Mr. Huhn stated the changes appear to address the staff concerns. Mr. Frank Loncorich, representing his mother, Edna Loncorich, 835 Chicago Ave., commented on concerns they have with the request of multi -family units in that area. They would object to rental units on the property which is near single family development. Mr. Craig stated that R-3 zoning is appropriate for multi -family use such as these luxury townhouse units. Mr. Solsrud presented drawings of the units which he explained are two story units and not subsidized housing. Mr. Jerry Gassman, 825 Chicago Ave., stated he is concerned with low income 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7/19/94 housing in the area. Mr. Solsrud stated again these will be luxury units. There was discussion on the upkeep of the property and the people who would be living there. City Administrator Plotz commented on the history of the zoning on the property which has been R-3 from the beginning. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the hearing closed at 6:19 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations of July 1, 5 and 6. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BRIAN SOLSRUD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 7 EIGHT-PLEXES LOCATED IN CENTURY COURT PLAT Vice Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:20 p.m. with the reading of publication #4696 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit to construct seven 8-plex units in the R-3 District platted as Century Court, City Administrator Gary Plotz explained that in R-3 districts a conditional use permit is required for 4, 6 or 8 plex units. City Attorney Barry Anderson explained the approval of the conditional use permit is not tied to the approval of tax increment financing. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 6:21 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. h) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTIONS 8.04, 8.05, 8.06 AND 10.03 REGARDING GARAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE Vice Chairman Wood opened the hearing at 6:22 p.m. with the reading of publication #4698 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, July 7, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding garages in residential districts. City Administrator Plotz explained the Mayor asked staff to check into the regulations of garages in residential districts at the time of new construction. He explained the proposal by staff. Discussion followed on requiring garages at the time of new construction. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Lenz the hearing closed at 6:27 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to reject the request. Seconded by Mr. 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7/19/94 Lenz the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Craig made a motion directing staff to rewrite the change stating the site plan for new home construction shall include proper space to accommodate a minimum of a 400 sq. ft. garage on the property, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING AMATEUR ANTENNA HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS City Attorney Anderson updated the Planning Commission on the proposed language regulating antenna height. He stated in his research he found there is a debate in the federal courts regarding local regulations of antenna height. Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the request to August, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. b) RECONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY JOE DOOLEY IN ACOMA TWP. (2 MILE RADIUS) City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the staff recommendation and the county recommendation of denial of the request. After discussion and review of the county action, Mr. Craig moved to reject the request to remove the item from the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. c) UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SCHEDULE Mr. Plotz reported Jim Marka will report on the update in August. Mr. Craig suggested staff contact the chairmen of the committees reminding them the city is waiting for input from their committees. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF "LAKEWOOD ESTATES" SUBMITTED BY BRUCE NAUSTDAL City Administrator Gary Plotz commented on the plat. Mr. Huhn explained the requirement for a 20' easement. Mr. Lenz made a motion to approve the final plat with staff recommendations, seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. b) REVIEW AND RECOMMEND FOR CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON REVISED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE City Administrator Plotz explained the primary change to the ordinance would 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7/19/94 include the bike/pedestrian paths in new developments. Discussion followed on the plans for paths in new developments. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend a public hearing be held by City Council to amend the City Subdivision Ordinance #466. (Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code). Seconded by Mr. Lenz the motion carried unanimously. c) REVIEW PLANNING BUDGET To be discussed at August meeting. d) DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY CRAIG JOHNSON FOR DRIVEWAY ON 912 LEWIS AVE Mr. Plotz explained the background of the request for a driveway and ordinance regulations regarding hardsurfacing. City Attorney Anderson stated the permit can be issue for the driveway without the hardsurface based on the current ordinance. e) PRESENTATION BY WEST CENTRAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE "COKE" BUILDING Mr. Dick Lennes, H.C.D.C., explained the interaction between West Central Industries and H.C.D.C. He introduced Mr. Gary Neilson and Mr. John Winge from West Central Industries and Mr. Arlin Kirchoff, 3M. Mr. Winge explained the program to serve mentally handicapped persons in the Hutchinson area. He stated the program has support from industry in Hutchinson and the West Central Industries board. Discussion followed on the site and the possibility of rezoning. Mr. Winge explained the building will need to be handicap accessible. He defined light non - process manufacturing and discussed the shipping methods. City Attorney Barry Anderson commented on the history of the zoning ordinance regarding non -conforming use of land which can be sold with restrictions. He suggested an I/C zone would be appropriate for the property since the ordinance required a conditional use permit on all UC District property. City Administrator Gary Plotz explained West Central would have the right to occupy the building with no rezoning if they leased the property. He stated the use proposed is less intense than other uses that could be permitted. f) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF None 0 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7/19/94 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.