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04-15-1968 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION April 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, April 15, 1968, -in the council chambers of City Hall. Members present: Chairman Tracy, Leslie Linder, Dr. A. J. Thompson, Ethne Stearns, Cal Bonniwell, Engineer Priebe. Members absent: Gordon Bublitz, Lloyd Torgrimson. Minutes of the meeting of March 18, 1968,were approved. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 799 - Wallyts Tire Shop. Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Variance No. 799 be approved and permit issued. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 811 - Elmer Mackedanz, enclosed stairway at 446 Hassan St. S. Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Dr. Thompson, that the,Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Variance No. 811 be approved and permit issued. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 785 - Sign for Hutchinson Meats at 11 Main St. N. Ethne Stearns made a motion, seconded by Leslie Linder, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Special Permit No. 785 be approved and permit issued. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 786 - Sign for Leets Trailer Court in Block 10 N 1/2 City. Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Special Permit No. 686 be approved, subject to lighting regulations, and permit issued. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 805 - Pole shed at Simonson Lumber Co., Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Block 45, N 1/2 City except R. R. R -O -W. Motion was made by Dr. Thompson, seconded by Leslie Linder, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Variance No. 805 be approved and permit issued, with the stipulation that a Lease Agreement with the City be signed so that the building will be moved if the street is needed by the City. Motion carried. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION - 2 - April 15, 1968 HEARING ON PUBLICATION #1096 - REZONING LOTS 39-47 OAK PARK 2ND ADDITION Chairman Tracy opened the bearing on Publication #1096 - Rezoning of Lots 39-47, inclusive, in Oak Park 2nd Addition from 11R-111 to"R-2" at 8:00 P.M. Approximately L6 persons were present for the hearing. Reid and Company presented a drawing of the proposed "town houses" to be erected on these lots, with an explanation of their construction and use. Terry Ernst presented a petition, signed by 41 residents and/or property owners in the Oak Park area, objecting to the proposed rezoning on the following basis: "1) The value of residential property .in the immediate and surround- ing area will be substantially reduced. "2) The increased population density will produce undesirable noise and will increase automobile and pedestrian traffic. 113) The character of dwellings which would be permitted by the re- zoning would produce undesirable high turnover of residents." Several of those present stated their further objections, enlarging upon the points in the petition. After much discussion, Reid and Company stated that "had built up the Oak Park area and are very proud of it. Inasmuch as so many people are opposed to the rezoning, we will withdraw our request." Hearing closed without further action on the part of the Planning Commission. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 808 - Pole Shed for United Building Centers located at part of W 1/2 Block 17 S 1/2 City. Motion was made by Leslie Linder, seconded by Dr. Thompson, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that Application for Variance No. 808 be approved and permit issued, with the provision that the building be set back far enough to permit normal vision on the corner. Motion carried. Lee Majeski presented a proposal and sketch for annexation into the city, with proper zoning, for a new mobile park south of Linden Avenue and between the southerly extensions of Merrill Street and Harrington Street, and requested an opinion from the Planning Commission on the possibility of such a proposal being accepted. The proposed court would accommodate approximately 60-65 trailers on 60 x 100 foot lots, and would be built in agreement with the regulations of the Minnesota State Board of Health. Mr. Majeski further stated that if the above proposal is acceptable, he would propose to remodel his existing trailer park on Water Street to accommodate small trailers and overnight camping trailers and tents, with water and sewer facilities. HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION - 3 - April 15, 1968 Warren Moe, property owner to the north of the propozed trailer park, stated Mr. Majeski- had explained his project, but that he would be forced to oppose the use if a hearing were held, and that other resi- dents in the area would be of the same opinion. After discussion (at the end of the meeting) the Planning Commission expressed the opinion that such a trailer court would better be located south of the proposed area, to face the proposed extension of Highway #77. MYRON FISHER, POST OFFICE Mr. Fisher, Postmaster, stated the post office is having trouble in establishing rural and local delivery routes in new additions to the City of Hutchinson. He stated the postal department requires that new area be contirgent upon the present city routes if they are to receive local delivery, and that once an area is established for rural delivery, the type of service cannot be changed (unless through an Act of Congress.) He asked the Commissionts help in planning streets and development so as to allow the Post Office to provide local delivery service. PRELIMINARY PLAT - Roberts 2nd Addition Mr. Charles Wilson presented the Preliminary Plat for Roberts Second Addition which was presented to the Planning Commission in the spring of 1966, action on which was tabled by the Planning Commission on June 20, 1966, pending a decision as to street lay -out in the area affected. Mr. Roberts is now asking for action on the plat inasmuch as the Commis- sion has reached an agreement with School Board on Alan Street, and has adopted a proposed lay -out for streets. Ethne Stearns made a motion, seconded by Dr. Thompson, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that approval be given to the Preliminary Plat for Roberts 2nd Addition. Motion carried. DON WENDORFF OF WENDORFF TV (North side of Highway 7 East) Mr. Wendorff stated the Highway Department has requested that he improve his sewage facilities and, therefore, he would be interested in annexing his property to hook into the city sanitary sewer system. At the present time he does not abut the city. Recommendation was made that Mr. Wendorff contact Rockite Silo to see if they will donate a strip of land (wide enough for a street) to permit annexation of the Wendorff TV property. Mr. Wendorff was also asked to contact other neighbors to see if they would be interested in annexa- tion at the same time. STONEY POINT ADDITION. Informal discussion of proposed pians for Stoney Point Addition so as to determine the best route for the Southwest Storm Sewer. The Planning Commission recommended that Kay Street be extended F HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION - 4 - April 15, 1968 north of Lea Avenue and that the storm sewer follow the proposed extension of Lea Avenue to the west, and thence northwesterly to the Crow River. PETITION FOR REZONING PORTIONS OF LOTS 21, 25, 26 and 30 of AUDITOR'S PIAT OF SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 116 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, SE of Highway 15 (Karg property) . Mr. Tracy stated he had contacted Mr. Schmidtbauer and Mr. Merickel, and Engineer Priebe had contacted the Highway Department concerning development of the area proposed for rezoning. Engineer Priebe pre- sented a proposed layout for the entire area south and east of Hwy. 15, west. of Oak Park and the Cemetery, and north of the Hospital property, showing a service road along Hwy. 15. Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Dr. Thompson, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the application of Elmer Merickel for rezoning of the "Karg property" be approved, and the necessary Ordinance drawn up and adopted. Motion carried. CONTOUR MAPS. Engineer Priebe recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council additional contour maps for the area lying north of Otter Lake Road, west of the High School, the Hutchinson Industrial District and Highway 7 East, at an estimated cost of $3300.00 plus $450.00 for bench markers. Motion was made by Dr. Thompson, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that the Planning Commission recommends to the, City Council that Chicago Aerial Survey be authorized to proceed with contour maps and bench markers as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion carried. NEMITZ BROS. GARAGE Ed Nemitz stated he is interested in purchasing the property on Jefferson Street South where the Nemitz Bros. Garage is now located if such proper- ty can be rezoned commercial. They are now operating on a Non -Conforming Permit. The Planning Commission agreed that Mr. Nemitz should be advised they do not believe such rezoning is feasible as it would no doubt meet with much opposition from the residents in the same block. Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Dr. Thompson, that Thomas Cone be recommended to the City Council to replace Dr. Schafer as a member of the Planning Commission. Motion made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Ethne Stearns, Secretary