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08-21-1967 PCM cHIJTCHI NSON PLANNING; COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 1967 The Regular Meeting of the flute i i.nson Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Curt Schuler 7:3U P.M., Monday, August 21, 1967, in the Council rooms of City Hull. Members present: Curt Schaf+,r, Clinton Tracy, Ethne Stearns, Harry R. Hanson, Gordon Bublitz; Engineer Priebe Members absent: Cal Bonniwell, Dr. A. J. Thompson, Lloyd Torgrimson Minutes of the meeting of ,July 17, 1967, were approved on motion. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 718 - Locher Bros. - Sign at Liquor Store, 117 Main Street North. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Planning Commission recommends approval of thi:, appli- cation. APPLICATION FOR'SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 719 - Lenneman Bros. - Sign at Liquor Store, 117 Main Street North. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Planning Commission recommends approval of this appli- cation. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 720 - Rite -Way Auto Wash - Replace sign at car wash on Jefferson Street S++uth. Motion l::is made, seconded and carried that th(- Planning C+)mmi_ssi_on recommends approval of this application, pending receipt (A payment of tlTe required fee of $5.00, and with the stipulation that the Council reserves the right to regulate the Errors when the lights may be turned on according; to Ordinance No. 245. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 7;1_ - Toutant Oil Co. - Install rotating sign (Shell) at 130 4th Aven)ie NW. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Planning Comni_i,--,ion recommends approval of this application, pending written ruport that it meets the requirements of the Minnesota State Highway Department. HEARING ON PUBLICATION NO. 1050- Rezoning of St. Anastasia Church property. Chairman Schafer opened the hearing )n Publication No. 1054 at 8:00 P.M. Sixteen (16) persons were present for the Bearing. Mr. Jack Chapman of the Board of `1'ru,.tees of St. Anastasia Church presented a petition signed by 60,,, of the of l ccted proper rty o\�ners (not including the church, School District #423, <ind the City of Hutchinson) stating they would not object to the proposed f,ezi)ning. He stated that the church board h,is not been able to dispose of this property since their location was changed, that its maintenance has become a financial impossibility, and that if they cannot sell the property it will have to be abandoned, Which means the buildings and grounds will de- teriurate. Hutchinson Planning Commission - 2 - August 21, 1967 Mr. Chapman further stated that rezoning of the property would allow a sale at the present time to interested buyers and would place the property on the tax rolls for the benefit of the City of Hutchinson. Mr. W. T. Richards, representing the prospective buyers of the property, stated some consideration had been given to converting the school to an office building, but that no specific use for the complete property is known at this time. He assured those present that no business would in any way detract from the area or decrease property values. Affected property owners, who had received notice of the hearing, stated their objections as follows: 1. This would constitute spot zoning. ("Blockibusting") 2. Do not approve of general business in a residential area. 3. Believe it will .,depreciate the value of adjoiNgproperties for residential purposes. 4. There is sufficient business property available on 4th Avenue NW.to accommodate those people looking for business locations, without enroaching on residential areas. 5. Some stated they had signed the petition, believing the property was definitely to be used as an office building. If no definite use was in mind now, they would not have signed. Motion was made, seconded and carried to close the hearing at 8:35 P.M. RIVERSIDE ADDITION PLAT - as developed by D. K. VandeVere. Discussion of width of road and cul-de-sac. Mr. VandeVere requested approval of the plat to aid ;in describing the lots, which are now actually in existence, as lots rather than by means and bounds. Motion was made by Harry Hanson, seconded by Gordon Bublitz, that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the plat as presented. Motion carried. #PRAIRIE VIEW PLAT - as being developed by Elmer Merickel. Mr. Woodrow Wright of the Hassan Valley Township Board was also present. Motion was made by Clinton Tracy, seconded by Harry Hanson, that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the plat as presented, and the Chairman be authorized to sign the plat. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 717 - To erect an apartment house at Roberts Road and Lake Street (Part of Lot 73, Lynn Addition - SW Parcel). Mr. Merickel stated the 8 -unit apartment house would face Roberts Road but the driveway would have access to Lake Street. Motion was made by Ethne Stearns, seconded by Clinton Tracy, that this application be approved and special permit issued. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 733 - Wallner Printing Company - Sign at 20 Washington Avenue West. Motion was made, seconded and carried that this application be approved. Hutchinson Planninh Commission _ 3 _ August 21, 1967 REZONING OF ST. ANASTASIA CHURCH PROPERTY An _stasia Church to rezone their properties Discussion of petition of St. on Glen Street (church, school and convent) from R-1 Residential to B-3 General Business. Commission members discussed the statements of affected property owners, and representatives from St. Anastasia Church and those who are interested in purchasing the property. Ethne Stearns made a motion that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the property owned by St. Anastasia Church, for which they requested rezoning from R-1 to B-3, be rezoned from R-1 to B-2 Central Business District, based on the following: 1. Keeping in mind that the Central Business District will eventually expand this direction, as evidenced by the Zoning Map. 2. The property will add to the City tax base. 3. The Commission has faith in the people purchasing the property that its use as a business district will not detract from the property values of adjoining properties. 4. If rezoning is not accomplished,'the property will be abandoned and will deteriorate. Clinton Tracy seconded the motion of Ethne Stearns, and upon vote being taken, carried. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. 4 Curt Schafer, Acting ecretar y N. B. School Board of Ind. School District No. 423 is to be invited to the meeting of September 18, 1967, to discuss est Wagner) development in the southwest area of the city. Chairman Schafer will contact Mr. James Hawks relative to updating of the City of Hutchinson Comprehensive Plan.