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04-21-2015 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 21, 2015 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The April 21, 2015 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Norton at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chair Hantge, Commissioner Kirchoff, Commissioner Johnston, Commissioner Norton, Commissioner Arndt, Commissioner Wick, and Commissioner Fahey. Also present were Kyle Dimler, Planning and Building Specialist, Kent Exner, City Engineer, and Marc Sebora, City Attorney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED MARCH 17, 2015 Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Kirchoff to approve. Approved unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consideration of conditional use permit to allow the remodeling of a residential home in the C-3 Zoning District, Katherine Kuhlmey, applicant. Kyle Dimler, Planning and Building Specialist, addressed the Commission. Mr. Dimler reviewed the location of the subject property, its zoning history, and the current use of the property. Mr. Dimler noted the remodeling of a residential home in the C-3 zoning district requires a conditional use permit as it is currently a legal non -conforming use. Mr. Dimler noted that staff understands this property has maintained its status as a non -conforming use even though it has been unoccupied because it has been marketed for sale as a residence. Mr. Dimler noted one of the key themes of the Imagine Hutchinson Downtown Action Plan was having strong neighborhoods and housing stock surrounding the downtown area. Mr. Dimler stated Staff recommends approval with the 9 conditions noted in the Planning Commission's packet. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission April 21, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Jesse Johnson 234 Jefferson St. SE addressed the Commission. Mr. Johnson noted he will be performing the bulk of the remodeling of this property and he and Ms. Kuhlmey intend it to be their residence and provide a good curb appeal for the neighborhood. Mr. Johnson also stated that it is their intent to construct a garage on the currently existing foundation on this property. Ms. Elizabeth Scharn, 222 Jefferson St. SE addressed the Commission. Ms. Scharn stated she is in favor of the conditional use permit application being approved. Ms. Scharn stated she would like to keep the use of the property as her house as a neighbor. Ms. Scharn stated she is not aware of any proposed commercial development in the neighborhood. Commissioner Norton asked there would be any consideration of rezoning this property. Mr. Dimler stated that it would not be likely as the adjacent and surrounding zoning is within the C-3 zoning district and to rezone 1 or 2 lots would be spot zoning. Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Kirchoff to close the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Kirchoff, Second by Commissioner Wick. Motion approved unanimously. This item will appear on the City Council's consent agenda for the April 28, 2015 City Council meeting. B. Consideration of an amendment to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 157: River Overlay District. Mr. Kyle Dimler, Planning and Building Specialist addressed the Commission. Mr. Dimler noted that this item is brought for the Commission's consideration per the discussion and the Commission's direction at the March 17, 2015 Planning Commission meeting to remove the last sentence of Chapter 157.06 (B) (5): Temporary structures, pole type construction, and metal sheds are not permitted. Mr. Dimler stated Staff reviewed this proposed ordinance amendment at the April 13, 2015 Planning Staff meeting and is supportive of this change. Commissioner Norton asked if there are any other portions of the River Overlay District ordinance that are being considered or should be considered for change. Mr. Dimler stated that the proposed amendment is the only portion that has been considered for change at this time as it is the one portion of the ordinance that has been the subject of discussion to date. Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Kirchoff to close the public hearing at 5:46 p.m. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission April 21, 2014 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Kirchoff, Second by Commissioner Wick to approve. Motion approved unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. Upcoming Meetings Kyle Dimler, Planning and Building Specialist addressed the commission. Mr. Dimler stated that Staff has received multiple applications for consideration at next month's Planning Commission meeting: 1) Application for a variance from the side yard setback at 745 Main St. N to allow the construction of a detached garage. 2) Application for a conditional use permit and site plan review for Century Court III at 875 Century Ave. SW. Applicant proposes changing from a previously approved 10 12 -unit building site plan to a 6 building layout with up to 124 units. Mr. Dimler also shared that Staff continues to work towards bringing ordinance language for discussion to a future Planning Commission concerning Interim Use Permits. Staff is currently working to determine appropriate Interim Uses based upon individual zoning districts. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Wick to adjourn the meeting at 5:51 p.m.