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09-19-2017 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 19, 2017 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The September 19,2017 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Fahey 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, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED August 15, 2017. Chair Fahey was present and called the meeting to order and Commissioner Wick was also present. Motion by Commissioner Wick, Second by Commissioner Hantge. Motion approved. Motion to Approve—Motion to Reject 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A 2 LOT PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR LJM ADDITION LOCATED AT 579 2"'D AVE SE. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets. This application was seen in the July Planning Commission meeting. The applicant has decided to change from one lot to two lots. Existing building do meet all requirements. Motion by Commissioner Wick, second by Commissioner Lofdahl to close hearing at 5:35 p.m. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 19, 2017 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve with staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 9/26/2017. B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A BREWERY AND TAP ROOM IN A C-4 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 900 HWY 15 S. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets. There is plenty of room for parking on this property, however the lot in back is gravel and may need to be paved in the future if overflow parking becomes an issue. Jochum went through site access in detail noting that the primary access is off Hwy 15, however north bound traffic can't get to the main entrance due to the median. There will be some traffic using Linden Ave. and other city streets to get to the site. Staff also asked for clarification from the applicant on whether or not food trucks would be onsite. It was noted that they will likely have some food trucks at some point and they would be parked in front. Staff noted that additional parking should be provided in back for any spaces taken up by a food truck. Staff would like to see a more accurate site plan at time of building permit application especially with parking and parking lot measurement. Need to identify where food truck parking will be located. Staff is recommending approval of this site plan with a condition being added regarding a more detailed site plan being provided with building permit and noting the location of food truck parking. Fahey —if growth happens what does the applicant do? New CUP? Staff would handle it administratively. Ron Duering 225 Hwy 15 S — worried about smell, kids, speed zone with intoxicated people. He is opposed to the project. Carol Johnson—Lakewood Dr. —lighting in this area is very poor There are sidewalks on both sides of the Hwy and on Linden Ave. 1934 Major Ave Ken Bentz(owns properties on Franklin)—needs access to garage from"alley"will need easement. Possible drainage issue from this proptery. Also does not want snow removal pushed onto his property to the East. Dan Jochum noted the easement issue will need to be handled on the side not a condition. Dan Hart noted that they would work with landowner on snow removal. Lofdahl—will there be outdoor music? The City does have a noise ordinance. The applicant will also need permitting for this. Jochum noted that this use would be no different than any other business that wanted to do a special event. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 19, 2017 Page 3 Wick—garbage from Brewery/Tap Room? Daniel Hart— applicant—very willing to work with neighbors on snow removal, drainage, etc. Outdoor seating will be fenced in. This location is not meant to be a bar type. Meant to do a tasting and make a purchase to take home such as liquor stores. Closing at 11 pm. Food truck and live music will be brought in occasionally and follow city guidelines. All deliveries will be during daytime hours. Smell should only take on the odor of oatmeal. Wick—how much can be produced on site? This will depend on the liquor license. They should be below what the license holds. Garberg—would like to see lighting improved on Linden. Motion by Commissioner Wick, second by Commissioner Hantge to close hearing at 6:15 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve with 5 staff recommendations plus detailed site plan info and food truck location. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 9/26/2017. C. CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION OF ROW ON LOTS 3,4 AND 5 BLOCK 1 BRIDEWATER ESTATES 2"'D ADDITION. Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets. Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl, second by Commissioner Wick to close hearing at 6:20 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve with staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Wick. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council agenda new business on 9/26/2017 requiring two readings. Motion to close hearing—Motion to approve with staff recommendations—Motion to reject 1. NEW BUSINESS A. RESOLUTION OF THE CIT OF HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPEMTN DISTRICT NO. 4 AND A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 4- 19 CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 19, 2017 Page 4 Miles Seppelt presented to the Commissioners. TIF district will assist if any contaminated soil is found. The district will be taken down after initial building and development has taken place. Hantge to approve Lofdahl second. Approved B. DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLITY OF BECOMING A BRONZE LEVEL SOLSMART COMMUNITY. a. Zoning Review John Paulson presented to the board - SolSmart has given us some guidelines for becoming bronze certified. Some of the steps are to have the information available on our City web page with contact information and guidelines. We the City will be going forward with some of these steps just to have the information available to the City just for good practice for residents interested in solar, even if the City of Hutchinson does not get Bronze Certified. Dan Jochum noted that the solar projects will not receive special treatment and will be looked at as an accessory structure. 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. Also a potential for one vacation of easement. 4. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wick, Second by Commissioner Wirt to adjourn at 6:43 p.m.