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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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