06-17-1968 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
June 17, 1968
The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Clinton Tracy at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 17, 1968,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Members present: Chairman Tracy, Dr. A. J. Thompson, Tom Cone, Ethne
Stearns, Cal Bonniwell, Gordon Bublitz, Leslie Linder, Engineer Priebe.
Members absent: Lloyd Torgrimson
Minutes of the meeting of May 20, 1968, were approved as distributed on
motion.
ELMER MERICKEL - Request for Building Permit - Lot 1 Block 1 Southside
Terrace.
Mr. Merickel presented his preliminary plan for plat as recommended by
the City Engineer and the Highway Department for the former "Karg" property,
to be known as I'Southside Terrace." He asked the Planning Commission for
a recommendation to the City Council on his application for a building
permit prior to formal filing of the preliminary plat.
Dr. Thompson made a motion, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council that a building permit be issued
to Elmer Merickel for an apartment on Lot 1 Block 1 of the proposed plat
for Southside Terrace, with the understanding that the formal plat will be
submitted for action by the Planning Commission at its meeting of July 15,
1968. Motion carried.
HEARING ON PUBLICATION #1114 - Rezoning of Part of Lot 90 of Lynn Addition
and prezoning of part of Lot 91 of Lynn Addition.
Chairman Tracy opened the hearing on Publication No. 1114 at 7:45 P.M.
Approximately 45 persons were present for the hearing.
Chairman Tracy called on LeRoy Majeski to explain his proposed use of the
land to be rezoned and prezoned (Mobil Home Park.) Engineer Pratebe clarified
the location of the land proposed for rezoning and prezoning.
Warren Moe presented a petition addressed to the City Council and Planning
Commission, signed by 68 petitioners, opposing the "Petition for Annexation
and the Petition for Zoning for the allowance of a trailer court by one
LeRoy Majeski pertaining to that certain property containing an area of
twenty (20) acres and located on the South side of Linden Avenue between
Harrington and Merrill Streets."
Mr. Moe stated that although the land description on the petition is not
correct as to location, he is sure the people who signed it are still
opposed to the proposed Mobil Home Park.
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Robert Backlund stated his objections on the following grounds:
1) Would depreciate home values.
2) Would create a traffic problem.
3) City is growing to the south and west, and this arm should be reserved
for a residential area.
4) Believes this is down -grading of zoning.
5) Questioned the tax structure, and benefits to the city.
6) Opposed to fence.
7) Interested in the proposed city park, but does not believe this should
be a buffer zone for Mobil Home Park.
8) Serves, as a convenient transfer of land for the city.
9) Believes Planning Commission and City Council members would have this
same feeling if they lived in this area.
Floyd Hoel stated that, based on his experience as a member of the Planning
Commission, he believes this is a prime residential area and a Mobil Home
Park should be incorporated into an area like "Rolling Oaks" on Highway 7.
He further stated that a Mobil Home Park would require a Special Permit
under the "R-2" zoning.
Engineer Priebe explained that the proposed fence is for the purpose of
screening and controlling the proposed City Park, not for the purpose of
screening the Mobil Home Park.
Chairman Tracy declared the hearing closed at 8:15 P.M. (For action see
motion at close of meeting.)
PUBLICATION NO. 1115 - Rezoning of Blocks 14, 15, 26 and 25 S 1/2 City.
Chairman Tracy opened the hearing on Publication No. 1115 at 8:15 P.M.
Approximately 20 persons were present for the hearing.
Norman Pendergast requested an explanation of what the proposed rezoning
would mean to the residents in these blocks, emphasizing t1ave questions?
1) Would this mean the residents would be forced to sell and move?
2) If my home burned down, would I be allowed to rebuild a residence?
3) Under -the new zoning, would I receive a building permit for a double
garage?
Richard Peterson (Peterson-Paulmn Real Estate Agency) stated his firm has
received many inquires concerning the possible business use of these blocks.
Several firms are interested at the present time. This is a logical way for
the business district to expand, with resultant increase in property values
and tax base for the city. Question is whether the city business district
is to grow: within .:or outside the city limits.
Elsie Young agreed with Mr. Peterson in that a property owner could get more
money for his land, but questioned whether this would be of benefit when
cost of building in other residential areas is as high as it now is, with
resultant higher taxes.
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Chairman Tracy declared the hearing closed at 9:00 P.M. (For action, see
minutes at close of meeting.
HOSPITAL LAND ANNEXATION
Gordon Bublitz made a motion, seconded by Tom Cone, that the Planning
Commission approves the annexation of land for the hospital as described
in City of Hutchinson City Council Ordinance No. 311. Motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 841 - Sign at Main Motors.
Motion was made by Ethne Stearns, seconded by Cal Bonniwell, that the
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Special Permit
be issued to Main Motors for a sign at 136 -Main Street N. Motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 854 - Sign at Car wash on James St.
Motion was made by Dr. Thompson, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that the
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Special Permit
be issued to Rite -Way Auto Wash Inc. for a sign at the Shell Station
on James St. Motion carried.
(Note: Dr. Thompson left the meeting.)
DE FOREST WAGNER re Wagnerts First Addition Preliminary Plat.
Mr. Wagner requested that the Planning Commission reconsider their recommen-
dation on the location of streets in the area west of Dale Street and south
of Roberts Road to allow him to make better use of the land in his proposed
plat, and presented alternate plans for streets and development.
Discussion, emphasizing that it will be necessary to make roads intersecting
Dale Street at right angles to Dale Street for traffic safety.
Motion was made by Ethne Stearns, seconded by Cal Bonniwell, that the
Planning Commission recommends to Mr. Wagner that he follow Layout No. 9
in the Engineer's report of March 18th for development of the Southwest Area
in preparing his preliminary plat, and that Mr. Wagner present a formal revised
preliminary plat on this basis. Motion carried.
PETERSON'S TERRACE
Mr. Don Peterson presented a proposed preliminary plat for that area now
described as Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3, N 1/2 City, to be known as Peterson's
Terrace, for the Commission's recommendation. The Commission/.that Mr
Peterson have a 601 radius on the proposed traffic circle. recommended
HEARINGS ON SOUTHSIDE TERRACE AND PETERSM'S TERRACE
Tom Cone made a motion, seconded by Cal Bonniwell, that the City Council
set hearings on these two proposed preliminary plats as follows:
1) Southside Terrace
2 Peterson's Terrace
Motion etrrie d .
July 15, 1968 7:45 P.M.
July 15, 1968 8:15 P.M.
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REID'S T.H. 15 ADDITION
Review and discussion of Jim Reid's proposed T.H. 15 Addition (located
east of Hutchinson Municipal Airport on T.H. 15).
Tom Cone made a motion, seconded by Gordon Bublitz, that the Planning •7
Commission approves the plat for Reid's T.H. 15 Addition and authorizes
the Planning Commission Chairman to sign the plat, with the understanding
that a copy of the completed, signed and registered plat will be filed
with the Hutchinson City Engineer. Motion carried.
REZONING PROPOSED ON PUBLICATION NO. 1114. (Parts of Lots 90 & 91 Lynn Add.)
The City Engineer brought out the 5ollowing points:
1) Land south of the proposed extension of C. R. 77 has 201 of peat and
thus would not be suitable or feasible as a residential area.
2) Believes future residential development will be west of the high school.
3) There will be no more traffic from a Mobil Home Court than if the
allowable number of homes were built in this area, especially if there
were some two-family dwellings.
4) Only three property owners are involved in the 3001 radius from the
area proposed to be rezoned and prezoned. Other signers of the petition
are far enough away not to be affected.
Motion was made by Gordon Bublitz, seconded by Tom Cone, to table action
until the meeting of July 15, 1968. Motion carried.
REZONING PROPOSED ON PUBLICATION NO. 1115. (Blocks 14, 15, 25, 26 S 1/2 City)
Ethne Stearns made a motion, seconded by Tom Cone, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council that Blocks 14, 15, 25 and 26 S
1/2 City be rezoned as proposed by the City Engineer and the City Council.
Motion carried.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 11:00 P.M.
Ethne Stearns, Secretary