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11-17-2015 PCMMINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The November 17, 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,s;� r Taman (resigned), Commissioner Norton, Commissioner Arndt, Commissioner Wick, and Commissioner Fahey. Also present were Dan Jochum, Planning Director, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Kyle Dimler Planning and Building Specialist. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Fahey to approve. Motion approved unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OVE 1,000 SQ. FT. IN SIZE THAT IS ALSO A POLE BUILDING AT 1485 SOUTH GRADE RD SW INA R-1 ZONING DISTRICT, DOUGLAS ANDERSON, APPLICANT. Commissioner Norton read a statement outlining the process that will be followed for the public hearing portion of the meeting. Chair Hantge presented the application for consideration. Dan Jochum, City Planner, addressed the Commission. Mr. Jochum reviewed the proposed application and the requirements for the conditional use permit due to the square footage of the proposed structure and the proposed type of construction. Mr. Jochum stated staff did not have any concerns with a metal accessory building in this more rural type setting, even though it is within a residential zoning district of the City. Mr. Jochum noted it is Staff's understanding that the previously adopted zoning ordinance prohibited pole buildings but the City does not have any regulations Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission November 17, 2015 Page 2 regarding the exterior roof and wall finish material. The ordinance was established to limit the use of unappealing agricultural appearing buildings within residential zoning districts. Mr. Jochum stated regulating type of construction is impractical when the finish materials are not regulated. Commissioner Norton noted over time the aesthetics of pole buildings has drastically improved from when the ordinance was first implemented. Chair Hantge asked to clarify the proposed drive access to this structure. Mr. Jochum state the proposed access would be an internal gravel drive that would intersect the existing concrete driveway. Doug Anderson, 1485 Southgrade Rd. SW addressed the commission. Mr. Anderson noted the lean-to roof was his original intention but understands there is concern regarding the lean-to portion of the structure and would like an explanation of that. Mr. Jochum noted that the lean-to roof was originally presumed to be within the 1,500 sq. ft. of the building. However, Mr. Anderson clarified that the enclosed portion of the building is desired to be 1,500. Mr. Jochum noted that the ordinance considers the entire footprint of the structure and not simply the enclosed portion of the building. Commissioner Fahey asked to clarify that the building Staff is recommending approval of is the building without the lean-to. Marc Sebora stated he concurs with Mr. Jochum's interpretation of the zoning ordinance. Chair Hantge asked if it would be a possibility to apply for a variance from the square footage limitation to be able to add the proposed lean-to. Mr. Jochum asked, Interim Building Official Kyle Dimler to clarify based upon the building code if the lean-to would be considered part of the building. Mr. Dimler stated because the roof line is one roof line and there are footings required to support the roof of the lean-to, it is a part of the whole building. Chair Hantge asked Mr. Jochum to explain what would be required to grant a variance to exceed the 1,500 sq. ft. maximum. Commissioner Norton stated a future possibility would be to amend the ordinance to regulate maximum building size based upon lot size and asked for clarification on the time line of that process. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission November 17, 2015 Page 3 City Attorney, Marc Sebora stated the process would be slightly longer than the process to apply for a variance. Motion by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Norton to close hearing at 6:03 p.m. Commissioner Fahey moved to approve with staff recommendations, seconded by Commissioner Kirchoff. Motion approved unanimously. This item will be on the consent agenda at the Tuesday, January 19, 2015 City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Motion to close hearing — Motion to approve with staff recommendations — Motion to reject 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE 6. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION REGARDING APPROPRIATE LOCATION FOR MICRO DISTILLERIES AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES. City Attorney, Marc Sebora addressed the Commission. Mr. Sebora shared the City Council desired the Planning Commission to review appropriate zoning districts for micro -distilleries and cocktail lounges as the Council recently approved the licensing of such facilities. Mr. Sebora stated that unlike breweries there is no distinction between large and small. A micro -distillery is one that produces less than 40,000 of spirits. Commissoner Kirchoff noted often these micro -distilleries favor being accessible by food vendors. Dan Jochum, City Planner, noted perhaps the 40,000 gallons could be the distinguishing point between being located in a Commercial zoning district and being located in an Industrial zoning district. Mr. Sebora noted an applicant is only permitted to have a cocktail room if the applicant is a micro -distillery. Mr. Jochum noted it would be logical to mirror the zoning district thresholds of the micro -brewery ordinance. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission November 17, 2015 Page 4 B. DISCUSSION REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SIZE LIMITS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. Mr. Jochum noted that regardless of the limit imposed, there is likely to always be an applicant that desires to exceed the limit. Commissioner Norton stated he believes it would be appropriate to have a ratio developed for building size based upon lot size. Mr. Jochum asked the Commission if they had a recommendation of a maximum accessory structure size regardless of lot size. Mr. Jochum shared that it becomes difficult for staff to enforce a subjectively worded ordinance. Chair Hantge asked Mr. Jochum to research and draft some proposed language for a maximum size and a possible ratio based upon lot. 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. Upcoming Meetings Mr. Jochum noted there will be a Planning Commission meeting in December as there is currently an application for a C.U.P. for a pole -type building. Mr. Jochum also noted there is a vacation of a right-of-way and a possible site plan review to be heard at the December Planning Commission meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Arndt, Second by Commissioner Norton to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m.