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07-16-2014 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday July 16, 2014 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. Chairman Raymond Norton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Jim Fahey, John Lofdahl, Bill Arndt, Dean Kirchoff and Dave Johnston. Members absent: Christie Hantge and John Lofdahl. Also present was Dan Jochum, Planning Director, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Interim City Administrator, Andrea Schwartz, Planning and Building Specialist. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED June 17, 2014 Motion by Commissioner Fahey, second by Commissioner Johnston to approve minutes as presented. Approved unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN TO ADD A DRIVE -UP TO THE BANK FACILITY IN THE PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 210 HASSAN ST SE. Craig Almquist, Mid Country Bank, gave a statement of what the plans are for the drive -up bank and why the bank would like to build the drive -up in this location. Mr. Jochum presented to the board the staff report and findings of the planning staff He spoke about the land swap of the property with the City of Hutchinson. And indicated that the land swap would be pending on the approval of the site and conditional use permit. He then showed a demonstrative map from the engineer report of the traffic flow for the drive -up bank. He also stated that a member of City staff observed the traffic flow at the south bank location to see the "stacking" of vehicles and business of the location. It appeared that there was never a time of more than 2 cars lined up. Mr. Jochum also explained the dynamics and layout of the traffic flow that the medians would not be a curb, but painted lines on the ground. Commissioner Norton questions the traffic flow on the East side of the parking lot with cars exiting the drive -up and making a left turn onto Hassan St., he suggested to turn right after the drive -up and go through the parking lot and exit in the center of the lot to the east. Mr. Jochum and Mr. Exner stated that it may be hard to make a quick right turn right after exiting the drive -up. Mr. Exner stated that the Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission July 16, 2014 Page 2 situation is not ideal, but not much different than it is to date. Mr. Exner suggested that we could try the proposed site plan and make changes in the future if we need to. Robert Sanstede, owner of 209 Hassan St SE. questioned if we will be losing parking on Hassan St. Mr. Jochum and Mr. Exner stated that it will not. Mr. Jochum explained the parking situation in the lot. With the proposal the lot will lose 21 spaces, but with a recent observation the overall utilization of the lot will not be affected. There is also "private" parking that is used presently by the public. Mr. Jochum also showed a map of all the public parking available within 350 ft., as it might be at a location such as Walmart. There is also discussion about Mid Country Bank employees parking in other City lots. It was mentioned that there is parking under the bank but Mr. Almquist would prefer not to use them as they are tight. Mr. Jochum stated that the planning staff found it difficult to either recommend or deny the request of Mid Country Bank. The staff broke it down to pro's and con's. Staff decided present to the board and let the board make their own decision. Commissioner Johnston also questioned if traffic could flow to the right after the exit of the drive -up and bringing back more parking lots. Mr. Exner gave his explanation of why the proposed site plan seems to be the best option. Commissioner Fahey questioned if we are missing an opportunity with the business buildings on the east part of the block being for sale. Maybe turning those areas into more parking. He also mentioned the Human Scale that is mentioned in the Imagine Hutchinson Plan. Mr. Jochum answered that by stating that neither the City of Hutchinson nor Mid Country Bank are interested in purchasing that property at this point. He also stated that as far as the Human Scale goes we first need to bring the people downtown. Mr. Almquist brought up the idea of having more parking where the ATM is currently located. There was more discussion of the properties for sale on the east side of the block and making more parking. Mr. Fahey asked if the drive -up could run on the east side of the lot and enter and exit off of Hassan St. The answer was the distance from the building to the drive - up being too far away because the tellers will be located within the current bank. Commissioner Fahey moved to close the public hearing, second by Commissioner Johnston. Public hearing closed at 6:32pm. Mr. Fahey made a motion to deny this Site Plan and CUP but not the project, second by Mr. Johnston. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission July 16, 2014 Page 3 The application will now be moved to the Consent agenda at the Council Meeting on July 22, 2014. Motion to close hearing — Motion to approve with staff recommendations — Motion to reject 5. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS IN WHICH MICRO -BREWERIES AND TAP ROOMS MAY BE PERMITTED. Mr. Jochum presented to the board questions and discussion brought up regarding Micro -Breweries and Tap Rooms being brought into town and the correct zoning districts for them. Mr. Sebora explained what the current ordinance allows. Commissioner Fahey had two observations, of bringing these pubs into current restaurants and also allowing them to expand in an industrial operation as opposed to a downtown location. Council will be conducting a workshop on Sept. 9 to review the liquor ordinance. 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Arndt, second by Commissioner Johnston to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:59pm.