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05-19-2015 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 19, 2015 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The May 19, 2015 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Hantge 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 Dan Jochum, City Planner, 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 APRIL 21, 2015 Motion by Commissioner Kirchoff, Second by Commissioner Arndt to approve. Approved unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING COMPLEX OF &BUILDINGS WITH UP TO 23 -UNIT BUILDINGS IN AN R-4 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 875 CENTURY AVE SW. Chair Hantge read a statement of the purpose of the Commission and process for the public hearing process. Dan Jochum, City Planner, addressed the Commission. Mr. Jochum stated this project originally applied for a CUP and Site Plan Review last August. This evening the Commission will review the site plan and the public hearing will be for the CUP only. Mr. Jochum reviewed the proposed site plan. The developer desires to use a phased in approach beginning in the SW corner of the subject property. Mr. Jochum reviewed the Staff Report for the Commission as included in the Commission's packets for this meeting. Mr. Jochum noted the aesthetics of the proposed buildings are very similar to the previously submitted plans and the site layout is what is essentially proposed to be changed. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission May 19, 2015 Page 2 Mr. Jochum noted the maximum site density proposed by Staff is 117 units due to the size of this parcel of land. Mr. Jochum recommended setting a maximum site density of 117 units and allow the developer some discretion in the layout of the site with the requirement that any future site changes be brought to staff/the Commission for consideration. Mr. Jochum also noted this proposed site plan does not include on-site garages but does provide an adequate amount of on-site parking. Garages are not able to be required as they are not required in the City Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Jochum noted the proposed site plan does meet the requirements for open space but the site will require a play area for children in this use. Commissioner Arndt asked if the retention pond on site would be fenced. Marty Campion, developer's engineer, stated it is not planned to be fenced. Mr. Jochum reviewed the proposed traffic flow plan and its intent to minimize thru-traffic. Mr. Jochum noted the proposed landscaping plan will be reviewed at the time of permit application. Commissioner Arndt asked where the retention pond is proposed to drain. City Engineer, Kent Exner stated the propose pond will drain to the southwest. Commissioner Kirchoff asked to clarify the rationale for Staff's proposal of a maximum 117 units. Mr. Jochum stated it is based on the ordinance requirements. Commissioner Johnston asked for clarification of the pond design. Marty Campion addressed the Commission and clarified the design considerations of the storm water retention pond on the proposed site plan. Chair Hantge asked John Colby with Crowne Pointe development to explain why the proposed site design has changed from what was previously approved by the Commission. Mr. Colby stated the reason for the design change is due to market demand of studio units and single bedroom units based upon further market study. Commissioner Kirchoff asked if the developer would consider constructing some garages if they eliminated a building to achieve the proposed 117 maximum units. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission May 19, 2015 Page 3 Mr. Colby stated their market study indicated their anticipated client market does not place enough value on on-site garages to make the use of space for that purpose worthwhile. Motion by Commissioner Kirchoff, Second by Commissioner Johnston to close hearing at 5:52 p.m. Kirchoff motioned to approve with conditions 1-16 and the maximum of 117 units on the site, Second by Johnston. Unanimously approved. Item will be on next Tuesday's City Council consent agenda. Commissioner Kirchoff asked to clarify the process to review any changes to the site layout based upon market demands as development progresses. Mr. Jochum noted that Staff is comfortable with the proposed site plan and will work with the developer for necessary changes unless they are drastically different from the proposal, at which point it would be brought back to the Planning Commission for consideration. Motion to close hearing — Motion to approve with staff recommendations — Motion to reject 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Jochum noted Staff has been working through the process of implementing an Interim Use Permit in the Zoning Ordinance for the Commissions consideration. 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. at Wayfinding Committee open house meeting will be held at the City Center Council Chambers. A. Upcoming Meetings Mr. Jochum noted he is anticipating at least one application for the June Planning Commission meeting but it has not been received yet and may move to the July meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Kirchoff to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 p.m.