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12-03-2013 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Hutchinson City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Christie Hantge at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Raymond Norton, Jim Fahey, Dean Kirchoff, Bill Arndt and Chairman Hantge Absent: Dave Johnston and John Lofdahl Also present: Dan Jochum, Planning Director, Kent Exner, City Engineer and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA a) Consideration of Minutes dated October 15, 2013. Mr. Kirchoff moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Arndt. The consent agenda was approved unanimously 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION AT 1193 OAKWOOD COURT NW WITH ZERO SETBACK TO THE REAR PROPERTY LINE Mr. Jochum explained the request is to amend the planned development district to allow construction of a 4 -season porch addition to the house located at 1193 Oakwood Court NW with zero setback to the rear property line. The porch would replace an existing smaller deck. He reported the original plan for this neighborhood was developed and approved in 1999. Five foot setbacks were specified in the Planned Development District plan. Changes to the plan are processed through an amendment to the PDD by Conditional Use Permit. He commented this is a unique development with much of the land being association property. Mr. Jay Scheer found the property lines and measured 10.5 ft to rear property line. The addition will not encroach into the association property. Mr. Jochum commented on the architectural drawings that appear to conform to the association requirements. Discussion followed on the placement of the deck to the trail. Mr. Jochum reported the way the homes are staggered it doesn't appear allowing a zero setback versus five feet will have a significant impact to any of the other properties in this development. He noted there have been two other homes in the development that were approved by Conditional Use Permit to reduce front and rear setbacks to zero feet. Staff would recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The standards for granting a conditional use permit would be met, subject to the conditions stated. 2. The proposed building and site improvements shall comply with the standards of the R-1 PD district and the Zoning Ordinance, as well as all other City regulations. 3. The conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions required by the permit are observed. Minutes Planning Commission — December 3, 2013 Page 2 4. All appropriate permits must be obtained prior to the start of construction. Mr. Jochum reported The Green's Architectural Control Committee met with the Wackers to review their construction proposal for 1193 Oakwood Court NW. They all agreed on the 11 required items to conform to the general standards of the development. He commented on each item. He stated the group would like the City to enforce the items. Mr. Jochum reported the City would approve the request with Staff conditions only. Discussion followed on easements. Mr. Richard Lennes, President of The Greens Association, 1175 Oakwood Court, reported that the association met with the Wackers and there are no issues. He stated they would recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Mr. Fahey to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Arndt, the hearing closed. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to approve the request with staff recommendations 1-4. Seconded by Mr. Fahey to approve, the motion carried unanimously. This item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda at their meeting December 10, 2013. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Jochum stated the draft of the revised Comprehensive Plan is posted on City web site and will be placed on the City Council agenda. 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5.16 p.m.