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01-18-1994 PCM ceYI41�Ck—) MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 18, 1994 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Clint Gruett at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bill Craig, April Brandt, E1Roy Dobratz, Roger Gilmer, Dean Wood and Chairman Gruett. Absent: Craig Lenz. Also Present: Building Official Jim Marka, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg and GIS Coordinator Larry Huhn. 2. MINUTES Mr. Dobratz made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 21, 1993, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONTINUATION OF VARIANCE AND LOT SPLIT REQUEST BY JOHN MILLER ON SHADY RIDGE RD Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 6:40 p.m. with the reading of publication #4598 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by John Miller for a variance to reduce front yard setback from 30' to 8' and side yard lot depth from 120' to 80' located on Shady Ridge Road. Building Official Jim Marka stated he has received an updated drawing from Mr. Miller. Staff recommends continuing the hearing to the February meeting. Mr. Craig made a motion to continue the hearing to the February meeting seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. b) CONTINUATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PARKSIDE SECOND ADDITION SUBMITTED BY STEVE MANDERS, TWIN PORT DEVELOPMENT NO. 2 Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 6:44 p.m. with the reading of publication #4601 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Steve Manders, Twin Port Development No. 2, for a preliminary and final plat of PARKSIDE SECOND ADDITION located on McDonald Dr. Building Official Marka commented on the plat and the completion of the staff recommendations. Director of Engineering John Rodeberg stated the plat is the proper placement and proper zoning. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 18, 1994 Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Brandt the hearing closed at 6:48 p.m. Mr. Wood made a motion to recommend approval of the plat to City Council subject to staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. c) CONTINUATION OF REZONING FROM R-5 TO R-3 IN PARKSIDE SECOND ADDITION REQUESTED BY STEVE MANDERS, TWIN PORT DEVELOPMENT NO 2 Chairman Gruett reopened the hearing at 6:49 p.m. with the reading of publication #4602 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, December 9, 1993. The request is for the purpose of considering a request by Steve Manders, Twin Port Development No. 2, to rezone the Parkside Second Addition plat from R-5 to R-3. Building Official Marka explained the phasing out of additional R-5 districts according to the Comprehensive Plan. Director of Engineering Rodeberg stated that Lot 1 of Block 1 is large enough for a duplex and the other lots will be single family. Mr. Craig made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:50 p.m. Mr. Craig moved to recommend approval of the rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. d) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY STEVE MANDERS FOR LOTS IN PARKSIDE SECOND ADDITION Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:51 p.m. with the reading of publication #4608 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 6, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a variance to reduce dimensional requirements form 120' to 115' on all lots in Parkside Second Addition plat requested by Steve Manders, Twin Port Development No. 2. Building Official Marka explained the plat was laid out earlier according to the old ordinance. Mr. Wood moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:52 p.m. Mr. Wood made a motion to recommend approval of the variance on the lots. Seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. e) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM R-1 TO I-1 THE ANNEXED MCKIMM TRANSIT PROPERTY, REQUESTED BY LARRY MCKIMM Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:54 p.m. with the reading of publication #4609 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 6, 1994. The request is for the purpose of rezoning the newly 2 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 18, 1994 annexed McKimm Transit property from R-1 to I-1 requested by Larry McKimm. Jim Marka explained the request and the present land use. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Wood the hearing closed at 5:56 p.m. Mr. Gilmer made a motion the recommend approval of the rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Craig the motion carried unanimously. f) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO REVISE AND UPDATE ZONING ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:57 p.m. with the reading .of publication #4610 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday January 6, 1994. The request is for consideration of amending the Zoning Ordinance requested by city staff. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the updates. He explained the Christmas Tree sale permits enforcement and the inconsistencies of the permitting. Mr. Marka stated staff discussed land use and home occupations. Staff consensus is that retail sales belong in Commercial or Industrial areas, not in residential. Mr. Marka commented on the history of the only residential location for tree sales in the city. He stated staff must be consistent in enforcement. Discussion followed on the increased traffic in a residential area. Ms. Cindy Beadell presented a petition from the neighboring property owners stating they have no objection to a Christmas tree lot in their neighborhood. Chairman Gruett read a letter from Ms. Beadell regarding her tree sales business. Discussion followed on the possibility of conditionally permitting Christmas tree sales in residential areas. Building Official Marka explained the other revisions to the ordinance as items that have been noticed during the past year. There was discussion of drive thru stacking being 100' or 80'. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:16 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the changes to the ordinance with the exception of Section 8.04 - Special Provision District regarding Christmas tree sales permitted by conditional use permit in residential districts and Section 10.03 - Drive thru service - provide 80' for vehicle stacking. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion -carried unanimously. g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY STEVE FANGMEIER, SUBWAY, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDING ON HWY 7 WEST 3 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 18, 1994 Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:32 p.m. with the reading of publication #4611 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 6, 1994. The request is for the consideration of a conditional use permit requested by Steve Fangmeier, Subway, for the construction of a new building on Hwy 7 West. Building Official Jim Marka commented on the request and staff recommendations and concerns with the drive thru proposed. Mr. Fangmeier stated he had considered many options and the present proposal was the best. Mr. Fangmeier stated he has discussed curb cuts with Mr. Al Rice, MNDot. There was discussion on the drive thru placement. Mr. Fangmeier stated the plan was submitted to the franchiser and after discussions regarding the drive thru they had no problem with the location and pedestrians. The entrance will be on the North side of the building. Mr. Fangmeier presented an updated drawing of the parking showing no encroachment unto Water St. Discussion followed on curbing along Water St. Mr. Craig moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 5:52 p.m. Mr. Craig made a motion to recommend approval of the request subject to staff recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. h} CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 5:54 p.m. with the reading of publication #4612 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 6, 1994. The request is for the purpose of considering a conditional use permit for the construction of eight classrooms at the Middle School requested by Gary Swenson, Supt., Hutchinson School Dist. Jim Marka explained the request and the approval last year of approximately the same proposal. Mr. Gilmer moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 5:56 p.m. Mr. Gilmer made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. i) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING IN FLOOD FRINGE Chairman Gruett opened the hearing at 6:17 p.m. with the reading of 4 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 18, 1994 publication #4613 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Thursday, January 6, 1994. The request is for a conditional use permit to construct a 24'x56' building in the flood fringe changing the use from restaurant to office located at 206 Main St N requested by Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce. Building Official Marka commented on the 100 year flood plain and the issue with the building and land use. He explained the ordinance requirements regarding building in the flood fringe. Mr. Marka commented on flood proofing of the building. Mr. Jack Yates, Chamber of Commerce, commented on the level of the 100 year flood and stated they would reduce flood damage potential as much as possible. Mr. Rich Westlund, Pres. Chamber of Commerce, commented on the rebuilding as opposed to remodeling. Mr. Kevin Compton, Compton Anderson Construction, explained the cost to remodel the existing building would be very high. Mr. Yates stated they will elevate mechanical and electrical and install a check valve on the sanitary sewer. Mr. Marka stated a gate valve would be better to install. Ms. Brandt moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Dobratz the hearing closed at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Brandt made a motion to approve the request subject to meeting the requirements and recommendations of the staff as follows: REQUIREMENTS: 1) All outside walls must be capable to resist the lateral pressures exerted by flood waters. 2) Professional design by structural engineer is required. 3) Elevate all H -vac, mechanical, electrical, etc. 1'0" above the 100 year flood elevation. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) The structure is very vulnerable to flooding. In 1993 waters were approximately 2'0" higher than Elliott's finished floor protected only by the earth dike. 2) The floor must be capable to resist the upward pressure exerted by the flood waters in saturated conditions. 3) The building must have enough mass (weight) to prevent flotation. 4) The walls and floors must be water tight and all openings below the flood level must be closed and made water tight, and the building must be able to withstand the impact of floating debris. 5) Interior and exterior finishes must be water resistent. 6) Flood insurance must be carried on the structure. 7) The structure is to be flood proofed to the F1 or FP2 (dry flood proofed) classification listed in the state building code. Seconded by Mr. Dobratz the motion carried unanimously. 4. OLD BUSINESS 5 HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 18, 1994 None 5. NEW BUSINESS (a) REVIEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN There was discussion as to the process to take in reviewal of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff was directed to make recommendations for the February meeting. A scratch copy will be included in the next packet. (b) DISCUSSION OF ANNEXATION OF 482 ACRES IN ACOMA TWP Building Official Marka commented on the area to be annexed by an orderly annexation procedure. The area is 482 acres not including Mr. Sam Montgomery's 50 acre annexation. He explained that Kamlins Addition on Koglin Road will not be included because of the cost of servicing that area. Gary Plotz, John Rodeberg, Bonnie Baumetz and Jim Marka presented the annexation at an Acoma Town Board meeting. Mr. Marka stated the city will concentrate on the SW annexation as far as services. (c) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ISSUED TO VILLAGE COOPERATIVE Building Official Marka commented on the history of the Village Cooperative. He explained HUD approval of financing. Mr. Marka also stated our ordinance does not address extending of conditional use permits or variances. Staff does recommend approval of the extension. Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the extension subject to favorable finding by the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. Gilmer the motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE BUDGETED FUNDING OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY MAP Jim Marka stated there is $ 4,500 in the planning budget for an aerial map of the city. He explained that Spring in the best time of the year for the photography. Mr. Marka also commented on the need to mount the 1967 photo as it is very fragile. Mr. Dobratz made a motion to recommend approval of the expenditure, seconded by Mr. Wood the motion carried unanimously. (e) DISCUSSION OF CONCEPTUAL SKETCH PLAN OF HUNTER'S RIDGE PLAT SUBMITTED BY KEVIN COMPTON, COMPTON ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ON JANUARY 18, 1994 Building Official Jim Marka commented on the sketch and staff recommendations. Director of Engineering John Rodeberg explained changes from the previous plan. (f) CONSIDERATIONOF REZONING FROM BUSINESS TO INDUSTRIAL IN HOUK'S SECOND SUBDIVISION, 2 MILE RADIUS Jim Marka explained the landuse of the property. He commented the use is already industrial. The planning commission had no recommendation. (g) COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF John Rodeberg commented on the Otter Lake crossing of services on South Grade Road. He explained the proposal of a 16' wide bike trail at the crossing. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. or