12-15-1969 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 1969
The Regular Meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Clint Tracy in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Gordon Bublitz; Dave Jensen, Tom Cone, Dr. Thompson,
Mrs. Deanovic, Les Linder
Members absent: Arnold Heil
Also Present: Adm. Asst. Mealey, Engineer Priebe, Citizens as listed
on Attachment
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 17 were read and approved.
Chairman Tracy acknowledged Vic Swanson who inquired about the zoning of
his property along Highway 7 West and whether it would have to be rezoned
for construction of a small shopping center. Chairman Tracy referred the
request to Adm. Asst. Mealey and asked him to investigate the annexation
ordinances involved.
Chairman Tracy welcomed Mrs. Deanovic to tf,t Comr-"�,sion and introduced her
to the members.
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Scharmer inquired ab(,tit openi , T 1 i)cauty shop on their
property on Highway 15 South opposite the nc-w `.0 ,pital. They were asked to
present a petition for rezoning.
HEARING ON PUBLICATION # 1230
At 8:00 P.M. Chairman Tracy declared Public Hearing on request for rezoning
as advertised in publication #1230 open, and read the publication. He then
introduced Mr. Don Dressel representing the developer who presented maps,
diagrams and a full explanation of' the regLie:it. There ensued substantial
discussion with members of' the Planning Commission, Members of the City Council,
and interested residents participating. No one appeared to voice objection
to the request for rezoning to B -SC, Shopping Center and -B-1, neighborhood
business, as outlined in the formal request. Chairman Tracy asked whether
there was anyone else present who wished to be heard. Noone appearing,
Chairman Tracy then declared the hearing closed at 8:40 P.M.
Chairman Tracy called for a motion on the findings of the Commission. Les
Linder made a motion that the Planning Commission reeommend:approval of
rezoning from B-1 to B -SC, R-2 to B -SC, and R-2 to B-1 as outlined in the
formal request. Motion seconded by Dave Jensen and carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION -2- DECEMBER 15,'1969
HEARING ON PUBLICATION # 1231
At the hour of 8:45 P.M. Chairman Tracy declared the Public Hearing on a
request for rezoning as advertised in publication #1231 (l)en. Chairman
Tracy presented a sketch of the proposed Structure which c,as given him by
N]r. Richard Maahs, representative. of Reid Realty who dre, up the request,
and explained that: Mr. Maahs was not able to be present cte W to business out
of town. Numerous residents of the area were pre-,ent ano voiced objections
to the rezoning of the residential neighborhood to B-3, general business.
Mr. Norman Johnson, property owner was also present and stated that he had
very little knowledge of the p.lans of the prospective pure•haser of his
property. General discussion was held among members of the Planning
Commission, City Council and interested parties.
Chairman Tracy inquired whether any further comments wve desired. There
being none, the hearing was declared closed at 9:00 P.M.
Dave Jensen made a motion that the Planning Commission recommend disapproval
of the rezoning request. Motion was ,e,conded by Les Linder and carried.
There being no further business, Chairman Tracy called for a motion for
adjournment. Motion was made: by Gordon Bublitz, secondf,d by Toni Cone and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:05. Y.M.
Clinton Tracy, Acting Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Richard Schmidtbauer
Verle R.Poffenberger
Donald J. Dressel
Russell E. Haigh
Kenneth F. Born
Don Kost
Vic Swanson
D. J. Black
Curt Schafer
jay Alrick
R. T. Richards
Mr. & Mrs. Elton Lueck
Henry Krussow
William J. Christensen
Phillip H. Johnson
Mrs. Felix Esping
Mrs. Agnes J. Bach
Irwin Jordan
Norman L.Johnson
Ed Hoffman
Mrs. Willard Pellinen
Willard Pellinen
Mr. d Mrs. W. John Tupa
Mr. d Mrs. Wm. Kucera
Norman Johnson
Decer;ber 15, 1969