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02-18-2014 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 18, 2014 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. Chair Christie Hantge called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Jim Fahey, Bill Arndt, Dean Kirchoff, John Lofdahl and Raymond Norton. Member absent: Dave Johnston. Also present were Dan Jochum, Planning Director and Marc Sebora, City Attorney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED January 21, 2014 Motion by Norton, second by Lofdahl, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 152 — SHORELAND MANAGEMENT Chair Hantge opened the public hearing at 5:31 p.m. Dan Jochum, Planning Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Jochum recommended that this item be tabled or continued to a later date. Mr. Jochum explained that he spoke with a representative from the DNR late last week and they had questions regarding the proposed amendments. Motion by Arndt, second by Kirchoff, to continue the public hearing to March 17, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT SUBMITTED BY MENARD, INC TO SPLIT THE SOUTH 153.71 FT FROM LOT 1, BLOCK 2, MENARD ADDITION (1450 MONTREAL ST SE) Dan Jochum, Planning Director, presented before the Commission. Mr. Jochum reviewed the subject property and the location of the lot split. The lot area is 1.075 acres and the remaining lot will be approximately 2.8 Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission February 18, 2014 Page 2 acres in size. A six foot utility and drainage easement must be added along both sides of the new property line that is created by the lot split. B. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUESTED BY AAP HUTCHINSON LLC FOR AN ADVANCED AUTO PARTS STORE AT 1450 MONTREAL ST SE Mr. Jochum reviewed the site plan with the Commission. The property is located to the south of the current Culver's property. A trail facility to the east of the location is located in a drainage and utility easement area and therefore a trail easement will need to be granted. Mr. Jochum also reviewed the landscaping plan for the property. A tree may need to be moved from the plan due to site issues but that will be worked out with the applicant. Commissioner Arndt asked if there was room along Hwy 15 for the planting of trees. Mr. Jochum responded that there is some room for trees, however typically businesses do not want trees to block their signage. Commissioner Fahey asked if there is any concern with future curb cuts as development moves northward. Mr. Jochum responded that the area is planned for development which includes the intention of curb cuts. This is acceptable/typical due to the types of use that will be developed. Staff has reviewed the trail easement language and it is acceptable to staff The easement will be placed on the February 25, 2014, City Council meeting for consideration. Motion by Kirchoff, second by Lofdahl, to approve Resolution No. 14241, approving lot split including conditions 1-8. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Arndt, second by Kitchoff, to approve Resolution No. 14242, approving Site Plan review application including conditions 1-8. Motion carried unanimously. 6. OLD BUSINESS Dan Jochum reported that staff will be working with the DNR on feedback for the shoreland ordinance amendments. 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. Upcoming Meetings Mr. Jochum reported that it is likely that multiple applications will be before the Commission at the March 17, 2014, meeting. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission February 18, 2014 Page 3 Mr. Jochum also noted that he is considering sending out Planning Commission packets electronically. The Commission responded favorably to this plan. Commissioners will email Mr. Jochum and he will begin sending the packet out electronically. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Norton, second by Lofdahl, to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.