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04-17-1973 PCM cMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUTCHINSON MANNING COFWSSION APRIL 17, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice -President Cone. Members present were: T. Cone, C. Tracy, J. Kiland and D. J. Black. Absent were: K. Peterson, D. Jensen and M. Torgerson. Also present was Engineer Priebe. Vice -President Cone called to order public hearing as duly advertised forpreliminary plat and plan of final plat, Betker's Addition. 10 persons were present for the hearing. .An adjoining property owner expressed concern over the potential need for street and the assess- ment costs. The other neighbors were concerned about the type of oonstruction which would go into the plat and how it would affect their property values. They were assured that the lot sizes would permit construction of homes which would potentially enhance theirs. The hearing was closed -at 8:20 on motion by D. J. Black, -seconded by C. Tracy. T. Cone indicated to Engineer Priebe that Oak Lane is not indicated on the plat as a street. Engineer Priebe stated that he would see to it that it is on the final plat. It was noted that Dr. and Mrs. Manther and Mr. and Mrs. Drake objected to the plat. D. J. Black moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the plat as submitted to the City Council. J. Kiland seconded the motion and it was carried. C. Tracy then moved that in accordance with the park and recreation contribution schedule, that a base of $290.00 + 10% or a total of $319.00 be set. J. Kiland seconded the motion and it was carried. J. Paulson of Peterson Paulson appeared before the Commission for preliminary discussion concerning annexation and prezoning of a portion of Stoney Point Addition on which he plans to construct town houses. The B-1 zoning was requested and discussed. It was determined that it is not sufficiently restrictive to adequately serve the purpose and R-2 was then considered. He informed the Commission that the plans call for a maximum of 6 per cluster, and 'probably less. He further stated that the units would be for sale, not rent. D. J. Blade questioned whether the zoning ordinance currently in effect would permit building of town houses. Mr. Paulson said that he had discussed the matter with the City Attorney who had advised him that it would be acceptable. There was discussion of the time element involved for annexation and the desirable start date for construction, projected for July 1, 1973. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - 2 - APRIL 17, 1973 Planning Consultant Otto Schmit was present and the question was referred to him. He stated that it would be possible to apply for a variance appealing the interpretation of the Ordinance, and apply for a special use permit. Again, however, the time element entered into the question since the applications would have to be made after annexation. After further discussion, it was generally agreed that R-2 would be the proper zoning for the district and Mr. Paulson was advised to submit his request for annexation before the next Council meeting in order to speed up the proceedings as much as possible. Otto Schmit agreed to research the possibilities further and advise further. Gene Olson, 405 Northwoods Avenue, appeared to present a request for variance to permit construction of an addition to his garage to make it a double. According to the building code he would need a variance of 21 411 since with the addition the garage would be 231 9" from the curb rather than the prescribed 261 1". He pointed out that his lot is on a corner, across from a park and abutted by unimproved property. The drawing submitted was studied and discussed and it was the concensus that there is no valid objection to granting the variance. D. J. Black moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council. C. Tracy seconded the motion and it was carried. Otto Schmidt presented a progress report for revision of the zoning and subdivision ordinances. The bill submitted by the consulting firm of Nason, Wehrman and Chapman was approved on motion by D. J. Black and seconded by C. Tracy. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.