03-18-1968 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
March 18, 1968
The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called
to order by Vice -Chairman Clint Tracy at 7;30 P.M. Monday, March 18,
1968, in the Council Chambers of' City Hall.
Members present: Clinton Tracy, Leslie Linder, Lloyd Torgrimson, Cal
Bonniwell, Gordon Bublitz, Dr. A. J. Thompson, Ethne
Stearns; Engineer Priebe
Members absent: Dr. Curtis Schafer
REID & COMPANY, INC. PETITION FOR REZONING Lots 39-47 inclusive in Oak
Park Second Addition, from "R-111 to "R-211, proper filing fee paid.
Engineer Priebe stated he does not believe the type of dwelling;to be
built in the subject area would classify as an apartment house, but
rather as a "town house" which would require a zoning not presently
included in the City Zoning Ordinance No. 245. Discussion.
Lloyd Torgrimson made a motion that a hearing be held on the petition from
Reid & Company, Inc. before the Planning Commission at 8:00 P.M. on April
15, 1968, and that the City Clerk be and hereby is instructed to mail the
required notices of such hearing.
Dr. Thompson seconded the motion, and upon vote being taken, carried.
APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMIT #787 - La Salle Cleaners - approved by the
City Engineer.
Motion was made by Leslie Linder, seconded by Gordon Bublitz, that the
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that this application
for a special permit for sign be approved and permit issued. Motion carried.
Petitions for annexation from Leonard Krulikosky and Harriet J. Krulikosky,
and from Victor L. Swanson and Phronsie A. Swanson, and from Victor L.
Swanson on behalf of Swansonts Truck Stop, Inc. were received on referral
from the City Council.
Leslie Linder made a motion, seconded by Ethne Stearns, that the Planning
Commission approves of the proposed annexation of land now owned by Leonard
and Harriet J. Krulikosky. Upon vote being taken, motion carried.
Gordon Bublitz made a motion, seconded by Lloyd Torgrimson, that the Planning
Commission approves of the proposed annexation of land owned by Victor L.
and Phronsie A. Swanson, and of the Swanson*s Truck Stop, Inc. Upon vote
being taken, motion carried.
HEARING ON PUBLICATION NO. 1092 - Rezoning (Karg property) - 8:00 P.M.
Vice -Chairman Clinton Tracy opened the hearing on Publication No. 1092 at
8:00 P.M. Five persons were present for the hearing.
Elmer Merickel presented drawings showing proposed usage of the property
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included in the petition for rezoning. Proposed use is for high -rent
apartment dwellings, with required off-street parking lots and garages.
Adjacent property owners questioned whether there would be proper storm
sewer facilities in the area or if the surface water would cause problem.
Engineer Priebe pointed out the area is included in the proposed Southwest
Storm Sewer District."
Question was raised as to whether a service road should be included to
prevent a traffic problem in exiting directly onto T.H. 15. Exit onto a
state highway would have to receive the approval of the State Highway
Department.
Mr. Schmidtbauer questioned how he would be able to utilize his land south
of the area proposed for rezoning (and north of the hospital site) if he
has no access to the north or south.
Vice -Chairman declared the hearing closed at 8:30 P.M.
DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHWEST AREA OF THE CITY. Present for the discussion were
Ralph Wagner (on behalf of DeForest Wagner), Robert Roberts, Supt. of Schools
Donald Peterson and 4 representatives from the Board of Education of Inde-
pendent School District No. 423.
A letter was read from Supt. Donald Peterson stating the following decisions
of the Board of Education:
111) The Board of Education objects to the extension of Linden
Avenue through the present school site at this time.
112) The Board of Education does not wish to have perimeter streets
constructed on the south and east sides of the high school site.
113) The Board of Education would like to have the opportunity to
see the plans for streets and storm sewers being constructed
around the high school site prior to the finalization of the
plans."
Engineer Priebe presented his second report on the development of the area
and four layouts which he believesto be the most practical, dated March 18,
1968.
Discussion of the proposed layouts seemed to favor Layout No. 9.
Supt. Peterson stated that as a result of examination and discussion of
the proposed development of the area, the Board of Education would make
the following recommendations:
1) The Board still does not want perimeter streets, but they do
want and will need access to the school property from the east
and south from platted streets.
2) Some consideration should be given to street construction to take
care of thoroughfare streets if this is found most feasible and
necessary.
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UPDATING OF ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES
Engineer Priebe stated there are many sections of Ordinances No. 235 and 245
which should be reviewed and -.revised. Discussion of examples of proposed
changes.
Vice -Chairman Tracy appointed Leslie Linder, Dr. A. J. Thompson, and Ethne
Stearns as a committee to study the proposed changes with Engineer Priebe,
and to make recommendations to the Planning Commission for revisions to
be proppsed to the City Council.
Vice -Chairman Tracy urged all members to attend the Advisory Planning
Commission meeting to be held in Glencoe on Monday, March 25, 1968, at
8:00 P.M. Engineer Priebe stated he would send Assistant Engineer Hager
to the meeting inasmuch as he will be attending the Regular Council Meeting
that evening.
HEARING ON REZONING (Karg property)
1) Gordon Bublitz will contact property owners adjacent to the proposed
rezoning area (Oswald Olson, Richard Schmidtbauer, and others) to see what
plans they have for their properties.
2) Park Board to be contacted relative to their expansion plans (if any)
for the cemetery.
3$; Engineer Priebe to contact the Highway Department for their recommenda-
tions, especially relative to a service road; and to present proposals for
use of the entire area south and east of T.H. 15, north of the hospital
property, and west of:the cemetery.
4) Motion made, seconded and carried that action on the Petition for
Rezoning be delayed pending results of items 1, 2 and 3.
Vice -Chairman Tracy reported that Dr. Schafer does not wish to be appointed
to a second term on the Planning Commission.
Lloyd Torgrimson made a motion that a Resolution of Thanks be sent to Dr.
Schafer on behalf of the Planning Commission for his five-year term on the
Commission and for the time and effort he has spent on behalf of the City
of Hutchinson.
Dr. A. J. Thompson seconded the motion, and Vice -Chairman Tracy called for a
unanimous vote of approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Monge was instructed to send such Resolution to Dr. Schafer.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. After nominations were closed for each office, the
Secretary was instructed by motion made, seconded and carried, to cast a
unanimous ballot for the following officers for the 1968-1969 year.
Chairman Clinton Tracy
Vice -Chairman Gordon Bublitz
Secretary Ethne Stearns
Motion was made, econded d carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M.
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