10-21-1968 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
October 21, 1968
The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to
order by Vice -Chairman Gordon Bublitz at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, October 21,
1968, in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Members present: Gordon Bublitz, John Povolny, A. J. Thompson, Leslie
Linder, Arne Heil; Assistant Engineer David Hager.
Members absent: Clinton Tracy, Tom Cone, Ethne Stearns, Engineer Priebe.
Reading of.the minutes was dispensed with and motion was made, seconded
and carried that the minutes of September 16th be approved as distributed
to members by mail.
FINAL PLAT - ROLLING OAKS BLOCKS 1 AND 2
John Miller, Subdivider, stated the Final Plat for Blocks 1 and 2 of
Rolling Oaks, as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council,
in March, 1968, had not been filed with the County within the time limit
set by Ordinance No. 235. He thereforE! asked that the Planning Commission
again approve the Final Plat as originally submitted so it can be properly
filed in McLeod County.
Discussion of service road on lot 11, block 1.
Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Arne Heil, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council that the Final Plat for Blocks
1 and 2 of Rolling Oaks be reapproved with the following conditions:
1) 3Ot easement for utilites be granted along the north side Lot 11
Block 1.
2) Signing of Subdivision Agreement, inyluding restriction for Service
Road on the north 301 of Lot 11 Block if and when it is determined
such Service Road is in the best interests of the City, and meets the
approval of the Minnesota Highway Department.
Motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 933 - Set -back requirements for addition to
house at 415 Franklin St. - Herman Krueger - proper fee paid.
Dr. Thompson made a motion, seconded by John Povolny, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Variance
No. 933 be approved, subject to receipt of letter from property owner to
the north of Mr. Krueger that he does not object to the 4-1/21 setback.
Motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 943 - Sign at Henke's Cafe, 40 N. Main.
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Motion by Arne Heil, seconded by John Povolny, that the Planning Commission
recommends to the City Council that Application for Special Permit No. 943
be approved. Motion carried.
HEARING ON PUBLICATION NO. 1140 - Proposed prezoning of Highland Park
annexation.
Vice -Chairman Bublitz opened the hearing on Publication No. 1140 at 8:00 P.M.
Seventeen persons were present for the hearing.
Several property owners in the immediate vicinity of Hutchinson Industrial
Corporation stated their objections to this industrial use, stating they
did not understand how a building or use permit was originally issued.
Mr. Bublitz informed them this was a problem of the Hutchinson Township
Board and not under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission.
Charles F/enrick, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated this is a
temporary location for this growing concern and they would be moving to a
permanent, more desirable location (probably Hutchinson Industrial Park)
when a building is available. He asked the property owners to put up with
this inconvenience for one or two more years until such a move is made.
Motion was made, seconded and carried that the'hearing close at 9:00 P.M.
Motion was made by Arne Heil, seconded by Leslie Linder, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council that the petition for1rezoning
of Highland Park Subdivision annexation be approved. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED POSSIBLE PATTERN FOR STREETS ON HIGHWAY 7 EAST.
Mr. H. E. Lepel expressed his approval of the proposed extension of Michigan
Street from the Hutchinson Industrial District to Highway 7 East, based on
his knowledge that the Minnesota Highway Department will allow only one more
access to the highway from this area, and the proposed Service Road.
Mr. Lepel asked that he be allowed to study further the proposed street
pattern west of the extension of Michigan Street, and south of Hwy. 7 East.
SITE FOR WADING POOL (AND FUTURE SWIMMING POOL)
Ivan Hurt, Recreation Director, stated approximately $4125.00 is now available
for construction of a wading pool, estimated to cost $10-11,000.00, and asked
for a recommendation on site. Several sites were discussed - South Park,
near High School, Old bass pond if Dept. of Conservation would release it
for park development, and the previously approved site south of Linden Avenue.
rand the Recreation RnarcL
Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by John Povoln I that the Planning
Commission recommend; to the City Council that Ivan Hurhlbe authorized to
proceed with plans for a wading pool (and future swimming pool and park
development) 6n a site described as follows (which is now owned by the
Cityof Hutchinson): South of Linden Avenue; North of the proposed extension
of C.H. 77 (South Grade Road) from Dale Street to Hwy. 15 South; east of
Southview Drive (extended); west of Harrington Street (extended.) Motion
carried.
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MOVILLA MINNESOTA INC. (Rolling Oaks - north of Highway 7
Charles Fenrick, Chamber of Commerce, announced that this firm may wish
to rezone a portion of Rolling Oaks north of Highway 7 to allow the
construction of an industrial plant to manufacture mobile homes and
prefab homes. He stated the corporation would need immediate action
and asked clarification of ordinance governing rezoning.
Leslie Linder made a motion that the Planning Commission recommends to
the City Council that it approve a Building Permit to Movilla Minnesota
Inc. with the understanding that a petition for rgzoning be received for
a hearing to be held before the Planning Commission on Monday, November
18, 1968, and that this corporation submit a statement from affected
property owners (those within 3001 of the proposed site) that they will
not object to the rezoning as proposed.
Dr. Thompson seconded the motion of U!slie Linder, and motion carried.
ANNEXATION AHRENS HIGHLAND PARK
Dr. Thompson made a motion, seconded by Arne Heil, that the Planning
Commission approves the annexation of Ahrens Highland Park as petitioned.
Motion carried.
ANNEXATION HIGHWAY 7 SOUTH OF HIGHLAND PARK
Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by John Povolny, that the Planning
Commission approves the annexation of the following described property:
(North half of Highway 7 South of Highland Park Subdivision)
The South 75 feet of Lot 11 of Auditors Plat of the West
half of Section 32, Township 117, Range 29, McLeod County,
Minnesota, except the North 25 feet of the south 75 feet
of the west 198 feet of said Lot 11 and except the South
50 feet of the West 66 feet of the said lot 11.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT ON THE NORTH 66' of LOTS 5 & 6 Block 15 in
Bonniwellfs Second Addition
Vice -Chairman Bublitz read a request that Leonard Gruett and Minnie and
Clara Schulze be allowed to Sell the north 66' of their lots as described
above to allow the construction of a home on said north 66f. It was
pointed out that this would leave two substandard lots which do not meet
the requirements of Ordinance No. 245.
Dr. Thompson made a motion, seconded by Leslie Linder, that the Planning
Commission recommends the request be approved, subject to receipt of
Request for Variance. Motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 944 - Sign at 40 Washington Avenue West
by Richard A. Peterson.
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Arne Heil made a motion, seconded by Leslie Linder, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Special
Permit No. 944 be approved. Motion carried.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 10:40 P.M.
Gordon Bublitz, Secretary pro tem