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04-18-1972 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 18, 1972 Chairman Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present were: J. Kiland, D. J. Black, M. Tudor, D. Jensen, C. Tracy, T. Cone, R. Stearns. Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey and City Engineer Priebe. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 21 were approved as submitted on motion by D. J. Black, second by M. Tudor. Mayor Kost appeared before the commission to request a special use permit to construct a combination office -apartment building at the Northeast corner of Third and Hassan Streets on two lots which he now owns. Building to be two stories, approximately 48 x 100' with space to be made flexible enough for interchangeable use. It was determined that this is the same use previously intended for this property when a special use permit was granted to Don Dressel and no objections were found. After a detailed discussion, D. J. Black moved that approval be recommended to the Council. M. Tudor seconded the motion and it was carried. At 7:45 p.m., Chairman Jensen called to order public hearing for platting of a plat of ground owned by Virgil Krsiean as duly advertised. Ibur persons were present for the hearing. Attorney Hawes represented Mr. and Mrs. Krsiean and son and outlined the plan of the plat. It is not planned to subdivide the area within the forseeable future, but to build a home and possibly two homes for the family on the property. The purpose of platting, since it is not in the City Limits, is to conform to City planning in the event of annexation in the future. Extensive discussion was held after which D. J. Black moved that the preliminary plat be recommended for approval to the Council. J. Kiland seconded the motion and it was carried. John Korngeible and John Geiss appeared before the commission to request that the Hutchinson Industrial property be replatted to create one large industrial lot and presented the proposed layout. It was also requested that the section of East Highland Park Drive North of Hackberry avenue be vacated. T. Cone moved that the proposed plat be filed with the City Clerk's Office in accordance with Ordinance 235 and be referred to Council for hearing; and further that the request for vacation be also referred to the Council for hearing. D.J. Black seconded the motion and it was carried. T. Savage appeared before the Commission along with other members of Hutchinson Futures, Inc. for discussion of the proposed vacation of one block of Third Avenue NW for construction of a parking mall. An extended discussion of the plan was held and D. J. Black quoted from MSA 505.14 which states in part that it must appear that no public interest will be served by continuing the street. He suggested requesting an Attorney General's opinion before continuing with the proposed vacation. FA M. Tudor moved that the request be presented to the Council with a recommendation fop approval in principal pending recommendations from Fire, Engineering, Police Departments and Attorney General. J. Kiland seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken, M. Tudor, J. Kiland, C. Tracy, and T. Cone voted "aye." D. J. Black voted "nay" and the motion was declared carried. Chairman Jensen advised the Commission that W. Vorpahl had indicated that he could not continue to serve on the Commission and had asked to be replaced. He further advised that he had talked in a preliminary manner with Marlin Torgermon who had indicated willingness to serve. M. Tudor moved that the recommendation be made to the Mayor. D. J. Black seconded the motion and it was carried. Chairman Jensen announced receipt of a letter from J. Korngeibel making request for consideration as professional City Planner. It was the consensus that he be invited to make a presentation to the Commission at the next regular meeting. The Secretary was directed to so notify Mr. Korngeibel. S. Hjort of Micro Cities was present for the meeting and recommended that the second half of the Planning Workshop be held the week of May B• in Hutchinson, with local Commission and Council only. The afternoon of Wednesday, May 10 was agreed upon subject to Council concurrence. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.