10-17-1972 PCM cMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1972
Chairman Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: T. Cone, C. Tracy, D. Jensen, D. J. Black,
J. Killand, M. Torgerson. Absent: K. Peterson. Also present
were Administrative Assistant Mealey and City Engineer Priebe.
There were no items of business on the agenda prior to the
scheduled public hearing and discussions on progress of the
shopping center and the traffic count were held. Engineer Priebe
reported that to date all counts have been one day and when that
is completed it will: be determined which streets seem to warrant
additional count. He stated that he hopes to have a report ready
for the next meeting.
Alderman Black reported to the Commission that the budget request
had been approved by the City Council and that it would probably
be a good idea to begin consideration of choice of consultant for
ordinance updating.
At 7:4S p.m. Chairman Jensen called to order public hearing for
rezoning of Eldred Miller's property on Jefferson from R-1 to R-2.
Four persons were present for the hearing.
All the residents of the neighborhood who appeared voiced opposition
to the rezoning on the basis that construction of an apartment building
would add to neighborhood problems of noise, traffic and public safety.
The discussion continued for over an hour.
Alderman Black stated that when he had received the copy of the map
of the area and had surveyed the neighborhood, it had looked to him
like a natural progression and further, that inasmuch as the building
would be within walking distance to the 3M plants, the potential would
seem to be a reduction of traffic.
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, J. Killand moved
that the hearing be closed. Alderman Black seconded the motion and
upon vote being taken all members present voted "aye" and Chairman
Jensen declared the hearing closed.
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1972
J. Killand moved that approval of the rezoning request be recommended
to the Council. Alderman Black seconded the motion. A discussion
ensued concerning the mixed zoning surrounding the Miller property
including the industrial plot to the East. The discussion being
concluded, Chairman Jensen called for a vote. J. Killand, D. J. Black
and D. Jensen voted "aye." C. Tracy, T. Cone and M. Torgerson voted
"nay." Chairman Jensen declared that the vote had indicated no
recommendation.
The discussion continued and no apparent solution being reached,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Post -meeting informal discussion on the possibilities of resolving
the deadlock continued and no one left the chamber.
At 9:08 p.m. Chairman Jensen called the meeting to order. Alderman
Black moved that the rezoning of the Eldred Miller property be tabled
to the next regular meeting of the Commission for further study.
J. Kiland seconded the motion and all members present voted "aye."
A discussion of consultant for updating the zoning ordinance followed.
Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed to bring in a list of
consultant firms for consideration.
The meeting was adjourned finally at 9:20 p.m.