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07-15-1968 PCM cA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION July 15, 1968 The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Clinton Tracy at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, July 15, 1968, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members present: Chairman Tracy, Dr. A. J. Thompson, Gordon Bublitz, Leslie Linder, Ethne Stearns, Engineer Priebe. Mambers absent: Tom Cone, Cal Bonniwell, Lloyd Torgrimson Minutes of the meeting of June 17, 1968, were approved as read upon motion. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 852. - Canopy at Rexall Family Drug. Motion was made by Gordon Bublitz, seconded by Dr. Thompson, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the application of Rexall Farmily Drug for a canopy over the doorway on Washington Avenue be approved and permit issued, as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion carried. HEARING ON PUBLICATION NO. 1123 - SOUTHSIDE TERRACE PRELIMINARY PLAT. Clinton Tracy opened the hearing on Publication No. 1123 - Preliminary Plat for Southside Terrace, as developed by Elmer Merickel,- at 7:45 P.M. Richard Schmidtbauer, adjoining property owner, was present for the hearing. Engineer Priebe presented his written report on the preliminary plat. Mr. Schmidtbauer stated the plat meets with his approval and he would be willing to give right-of-way for the service road. He further stated he would like tD receive fill where the grade is cut down to fill in low spots on his land. Chairman Tracy declared the hearing closed at 7:55 P.M. Dr. A. J. Thompson made a motion, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that the Planning, Commission recommends to the City Council that the Preliminary Plat of Southside Terrace be approved as submitted, subject to corrections on the reports/ f the Pla in Commission and City Engineer. Motion carried. o the Secretar§ RESIGNATION OF LLOYD TORGRIMSON Chairman Tracy reported that Lloyd Torgrimson has submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission because of the pressure of business and his inability to attend meetings, effective immediately. Ethne Stearns made a motion that the resignation of Lloyd Torgrimson from the Planning Commission be accepted with regret and unanimous appreciation for the work he has done for the Commission. Motion seconded by Gordon Bublitz and carried on a unanimous vote. Leslie Linder made a motion that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that John Povolny be appointed to complete the unexpiredterm � � J Hutchinson Planning Commission - 2 - July 15, 1968 of Lloyd Torgrimson on the Planning Commission (March 31, 1970.) Motion seconded by Gordon Bublitz and carried unanimously. HEARING ON PUBLICATION NO. 1124 - PETERSON'S TERRACE PRELIMINARY PLAT Chairman Tracy opened the hearing on Publication No. 1124 - Preliminary Plat for Peterson's Terrace, as developed by Donald M. Peterson - at 8:15 P.M. Five persons were present for the hearing. Engineer Priebe presented his written report on the preliminary plat. William Dettman, owner of the S 66' Lot 6 Blk 3, N 1/2 City, questioned what would be done about drainage and the tiles from C.D. #18. Engineer Priebe stated this is not a registered lateral of C. D. #18. Lowell Otto questioned disposition of the abandoned house now located on his lot to the south of the proposed plat, stating this would shut him off from road, water and sewer services. Mr. Tracy referred Mr. Otto to the City Council concerning the house in question. Chairman Tracy declared the hearing closed at 8:35 P.M. (For action, see minutes at close of meeting.) REZONING AND PREZONING OF PARTS OF LOTS 90 AND 91 LYNN ADDITION. (Publ. 1114) Chairman Tracy opened discussion on Publication No. 1114 as tabled from the meeting of June 17, 1968. Present were LeRoy Majeski, petitioner; Warren Moe and Floyd Hoel represent- ing petitioners against the proposed zoning and prezoning; and Wayne Kenning, Larry Gi.lomen and Ray Forcier, residents of Hanson Trailer Court, who stated their approval and support of the proposed Mobile Home Park to be developed in the area under discussion. Engineer Priebe presented a colored layout of the area from Southview Court to Lynn Road and from the proposed extension of C.R. #77 to north of Linden Avenue, illustrating proposed development of the area and the Mobil Home Park. Warren Moe and Floyd Hoel emphasized objections to the proposed zoning on behalf of those who had signed the petition presented at the meeting of June 17, 1968. Engineer Priebe stated the State has forced Cities to realize they are going to be required to provide for Mobil Home Parks as the State is closing down trailer parks which do not meet State standards. Planning Commission members agreed the City has need of a Mobil Home Park, but location is the question in view of objections. Dr. A. J. Thompson made a motion that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Mr. Majeski's petition for zoning be denied because of objections of property owners and that the developer consider an alternate location. n Hutchinson Planning Commission - 3 - July 15, 1968 Chairman Tracy declared Dr. Thompson's motion dead for lack of a second. Dr. A. J. Thompson made a motion, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that action on the petition for zoning be tabled until the August meeting. Motion carried. PETERSON'S TERRACE PRELIMINARY PLAT (Publ. #1124) Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Gordon Bublitz, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the Preliminary Plat of Peterson's Terrace be approved as submitted, subject to corrections on the reports/of the Planning Commission and City Engineer. Motion carried. of the Secretary ZONING OF PARTS OF LOTS 90 and 91 LYNN ADDITION. Mr. Majeski reported he has checked for another location for his Mobil Home Park but land prices are out of line. FINAL PLAT SOUTHSIDE TERRACE. Engineer Priebe presented the plan for the Final Plat of Southside Terrace, together with his report on same. No action taken. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Ethne Stearns, Secretary