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05-20-2014 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 20, 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, John Lofdahl, Bill Arndt, Dean Kirchoff, Raymond Norton and Dave Johnston. Also present was Dan Jochum, Planning Director, Marc Sebora, Interim City Administrator, Kyle Dimler, Planning and Building Specialist. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED April 15, 2014 Motion by Dean Kirchoff, second by John L, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REDUCE THE SETBACKS FROM 30' TO 20' ON LOTS 1 & 8, BLOCK 1, FAIRWAY ESTATES 3RD ADDITION Chair Hantge opened the public hearing at 5:33. Dan Jochum presented to the Commission. Mr. Jochum noted setbacks in PDD districts are somewhat flexible in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Jochum noted originally the request was to reduce the front and side setbacks, however after review, only reduction of the front setback is needed. Staff recommends approval of request. Commissioner Fahey asked if the requested Conditional Use Permit would eliminate the need for future lot purchasers in this development to apply for Conditional Use Permits for similar circumstances. Mr. Jochum responded that he believed so, but believed the question would be more appropriate for the developer based on future development plans in specific lots. Commissioner Arndt asked if there is currently any construction in Lot 1. Mr. Jochum responded that there is none at this time, but it a permit application is anticipated if the requested Conditional Use Permit is approved. Motion by Arndt, second by Fahey to close public hearing of this item. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission May 20, 2014 Page 2 Motion by Norton, second by Fahey to approve Resolution No. 14283 with the addition of staff recommendations outlined in conditions 1-3 included on the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. B. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT THE REVISED FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE Mr. Jochum presented to the Commission. Mr. Jochum stated FEMA updated its Flood Plain mapping on July 7, 2014. As a result of the new mapping, the MN DNR is requiring the City's adoption of the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance. Staff has reviewed the Ordinance and finds no noticeable dramatic changes from the previous Flood Plain Ordinance. Mr. Jochum shared that adoption of the Flood Plain Ordinance is required in order for the citizens of the City to be able to have the availability of FEMA flood insurance. Mr. Jochum noted staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Commissioner Norton commented on language referring to the Ordinance that is most stringent would be the one required to be enforced. Mr. Jochum noted the existing ordinance is also simply an adoption of the MN DNR's previously recommended ordinance. Commissioner Johnston asked about the effects of the recently constructed rock dam on the flood plain calculations. Mr. Jochum answered that a group of engineers from FEMA had completed extensive surveying and electronic mapping of the City, including the rock dam area. Motion by Fahey, second by Kirchoff to close public hearing of this item. Motion approved unanimously. Motion by Lofdahl, second by Arndt to approve Ordinance No. 14-0729. Motion approved unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING FOR DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OPERATIONS AT 167 AND 177 3RD AVE NW Chair Hantge thanked Dan Jochum for the extensive staff report prepared for this item. Dan Jochum presented to the Commission. Mr. Jochum shared the proposed Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) building is planned to be located at the 177 3rd Ave. NW address. The intended use of the facility is an office space in the front of the building and a warehouse space in the rear to store D.A.V. vehicles. Mr. Jochum presented two options of building exterior plans provided by the D.A.V. Option 1 is preferred by the applicant. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission May 20, 2014 Page 3 Mr. Jochum noted the property is in the C-5 Zoning District. Mr. Jochum also noted the property is in the River Overlay District but there has been little development in this district, in part due to the developmental constraints of the district. Chair Hantge noted the Right Way Builders site was still a functioning business at this location at the time of origination of the River Overlay District. Mr. Jochum shared that the language pertaining to building facades in the River Overlay District is somewhat ambiguous. The language notes building exteriors are to be of quality and durable material that is attractive. Mr. Jochum shared timeline of Hwy 7 Corridor Study, River Overlay District creation, and the significant reduction in land development and construction during this same time period. Mr. Jochum also noted the Imagine Hutchinson Study projects approximately a 15 year span for redevelopment in an area such as the River Overlay District given the economic recessions effects on the community. Mr. Jochum shared that staff recommends re- evaluating the River Overlay District and its requirements. Staff also recommends approval of one the D.A.V.'s proposed building options. Van Karg, Adjutant Treasurer of the D.A.V. from Dassel, MN addressed the Commission. Mr. Karg shared the D.A.V.'s plan to have lot at 167 3rd Ave. NW be a parking area and green space. The neighbor's to these two lots are in support of cleaning up the site and beautifying the area. Motion by Arndt, second by Norton to approve Resolution 14281 of the proposed Optionl building, with the addition of staff recommendations 1-9 included in the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jochum thanked the Commission for asking for further clarification of the District and the proposed project. Commissioner Kirchoff thanked the D.A.V. for its patience and work on this project. 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. Upcoming Meetings Dan Jochum noted there will be a Planning Commission meeting in June as the City has already received one application and there are 2-3 more anticipated. Commissioner Lofdahl asked about any upcoming sub -committee meetings. Mr.Jochum provided a short update on subcommittees but did not anticipate any meetings in the near future due to the vacancy in the City Administrator position. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Arndt, second by Commissioner Fahey, to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.