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08-15-2017 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday,August 15, 2017 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The August 15, 2017 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Commissioner Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chair Fahey, Vice Chair Wick, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Lofdahl, and Commissioner Forcier. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, John Olson, City Public Works, Marc Sebora, City Attorney, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist and Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. OATH OF OFFICE Robert Hantge 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED July 18, 2017. Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl, Second by Commissioner Forcier. Motion approved. Motion to Approve—Motion to Reject 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE IN A DETACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 234 JEFFERSON ST SE. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets. Mr.Jochum noted that the Planning staff recommends approval and that the garage must meet all setbacks. Noted that old CUP stays with the property and the remodel will/can continue. Glen 210 (owner), garage doors facing alley. Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Wick to close hearing at 5:39 p.m. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 15, 2017 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve with 5 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Forcier. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 8/22/2017. B. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE TO REDUCE PARKING STALL SIZE AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL LOCATED AT 416 PROSPECT ST NE. Site Plan is not a public hearing but Variance is. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets. Brian Forcier—titanium partners - gave a brief overview of his company Brian Forcier—Cobble Stone Suites—gave a brief overview of their brand of hotel Staff recommends to lose some of the green space in front of the building to widen the side walk larger and the parking stalls longer. Staff also recommends the exterior of the building to be more high quality (to meet the Hwy 7 Master Plan). Wirt—any vehicle access to back of building? No. Fahey questioned elevation change from base of building to screening. 1064.7 to 1076. Building will sit 20 some feet above the screening. This does meet all required zoning ordinances. Fence is 8 ft.; trees may grow to 10 ft. Staff is recommending approval of the Site Plan and Variance. With exterior, sidewalk,parking stalls, fire truck area and more. Wirt—what do we lose in trees on the N side. Some of the larger trees will need to be removed on the subject property for the retaining wall. Wirt —AC units on roof? No, they are under the windows for each room and at the end of the hallways. Garberg—number of parking spaces? Employees, trailers, semi-trucks? Where is overflow parking? The code does not require anything additional to one parking space per room. Developer is looking into overflow parking. It has been recommended for no parking on Prospect St. Wirt—what is quality lap siding? Not vinyl, good use of color, all the way around the building. Jim Riley 465 Main St N —why can't contamination be cleaned up? There is a Response Action Plan in place. If the soil is disturbed it needs to be cleaned up. If it is not disturbed it can remain. There have been borings taken to know where contamination is located. Mr. Lofdahl gave a brief explanation of MPCA action on contamination. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 15, 2017 Page 3 Mr. Riley is concerned about the commercial property encroaching farther north. Mr. Lofdahl commented on the zoning 486 Prospect Hillary Schumann — concerned about parking and traffic patterns. Also questioned the retaining wall. 16 51' Ave NE Linda Rutzine —What sort of lighting will impact her back yard? Lighting is not permitted to leave the property of the hotel. Motion by Commissioner Wick, second by Commissioner Hantge to close hearing at 6:44 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve with all 19 staff recommendations including siding. Second by Commissioner Hantge. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 8/22/2017. C. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 154: DYNAMIC SIGNS. Commissioner Forcier excused herself for conflict of interest. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets. Area outside of Hasan to Franklin. C2, Il, I2 Lofdahl - this will not impose on Historic area Motion by Commissioner Garberg, second by Commissioner Wirt to close hearing at 6:54 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve with staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Hantge. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 8/22/2017. Motion to close hearing—Motion to approve with staff recommendations—Motion to reject 1. NEW BUSINESS 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. Upcoming Meetings Dan Jochum noted that we have one applications for the September Planning Commission meeting at this time. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 15, 2017 Page 4 4. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wick, Second by Commissioner Wirt to adjourn at 6:58 p.m.