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PC Packet 01.18.22 AGENDA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5:30 p.m. Hutchinson City Center 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED September 21, 2021 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT IN THE MAIN STREET AREA DISTRICT LOCATED AT 18 MAIN ST S. B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A STRUCTURE LARGER THAN 200 SQUARE FEET FROM 135 FRANKLIN ST N TO 225 WASHINGTON AVE W. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A.UPCOMING MEETINGS 8. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M. The September 21, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Lofdahl, Vice Chairman Hacker, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, Commissioner Hantge, and Commissioner Janssen. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, Kent Exner, City Engineer, John Olson, City Public Works, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist, Marc Sebora, City Attorney, Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician and Madison Newcomb, City of Hutchinson Planning and Building Assistant. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED August 17, 2021. Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve August 17, 2021 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MURAL IN ST THE MAIN STREET AREA DISTRICT LOCATED AT 22 1 AVE NE. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Chairman Lofdahl noted that the colors may very subject to availability. Also noted that the artist will be Zachary Chilisin(not Mr. Wegshied). Morgan Baum ndst (2 Ave and 1 Ave, Owner), confirmed the comments. Motion by Commissioner Sebesta, second by Commissioner Wirt close hearing at 5:39 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve with 1 staff recommendation. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 09/28/2021. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 21, 2021 Page 2 5. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – staff has nothing at this point. B. Growth Plan Study Workshop to follow this meeting. C. Police Station – Dan Jochum gave an update on the project. There was a slight delay due to elevation changes that were needed. D. Proposed Apartments on the river are still being looked at pending a FEMA grant. E.Discussion on not having to obtain a Conditional Use Permit for murals. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Lofdahl to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner Wirt. Meeting was adjournedat 5:57 p.m. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP Planning Director Date: January 13, 2022, for January 18, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting Application: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT IN THE C-3 (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT AT 18 MAIN ST SOUTH Applicant: Douglas Moulton CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – The applicant, Douglas Moulton, is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a tattoo establishment in the C-3 (Central Commercial) district located at 18 Main StreetS. which currently is a hair salon. He states that he intendsto provide tattoo and body art in accordance with state and local laws. Conditional Use Permit Tattoo Establishment in C-3 District Planning Commission – 1/18/22 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: C-3(Central Commercial) Property Location: 18 Main St. South Lot Size: A portion of the building at 18 Main St. South Existing Land Use: Salon Adjacent Land Use And Zoning:C-3 (Central Commercial) District Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Downtown Commercial Zoning History:The zoning ordinance was amended on July 10, 2012, to allow tattoo establishments by conditional use permit in the C-3 District. Mr. Mouton previouslyoperated a tattoo/body art business at the corner of Main St. N. and Washington Avenue. Applicable Regulations: Section 154.063, Hutchinson City Code Analysis and Recommendation: Staff believes that the proposed application is an appropriate use for this zoning district. Approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) is required in order to allow a tattoo establishment in the C-3 (Central Commercial) District. A CUP shall be granted only if evidence is presented to establish the following: (a) The proposed building or use at the particular location requested is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of the public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community; (b) The proposed building or use will not have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, utility facilities and other matters affecting the public health, safety and general welfare; and (c) The proposed building or use will be designed, arranged and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Staff finds that the request would meet the requirements of granting a conditional use permit (Section 154.063) and recommends approval subject to the findings and conditions listed in the draft Resolution, including these specific conditions: Conditional Use Permit Tattoo Establishment in C-3 District Planning Commission – 1/18/22 Page 3 1. The proposal would meet the standards for granting a conditional use permit, subject to the conditions stated. 2. The business must remain in accordance with MN State Statues and meet all health standards for tattooing, piercing, body art, or similar services per the State of Minnesota and/or City of Hutchinson regulations. 3. The applicant must apply for City of Hutchinson license to operate a tattoo establishment within the City. 4. Any signage for the business will require a sign permit. 5. The conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions required by the permit are observed. Any expansion or intensification of a conditional use or change to another conditional use requires approval of a new conditional use permit. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP, Planning Director Date: January 13, 2022, for January 18, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting Application: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A STRUCTURE LARGER THAN 200 SQUARE FEET FROM 135 FRANKLIN ST N TO 225 WASHINGTON AVENUE W. Applicant: HISTORIC HUTCHINSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE STRUCTURE Brief Description The applicant requesting a conditional use permit to move a structure larger than 200 square feet. The structure that is proposed to be moved is the old barn from the Harrington-Merrill House that had been moved off the site many decades ago. The barn was moved to 135 Franklin Street and was remodeled into a home that most recently was a youth home for the McLeod Treatment Program. The plan is to move the barn portion of the structure back to the Harrington-Merrill Property and return it to its original condition and location. Please see attached graphic to see the location the barn will be placed. Conditional Use Permit 225 Washington Ave. W. Planning Commission – 1-18-22 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: R-2 Medium Density Residential Property Location: 225 Washington Ave. W. Lot Size: 1.6 Acres Existing Land Use: Historic Property – Harrington-Merrill House Adjacent Land Use And Zoning: R-1 and R-2 Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Medium Density Residential Zoning History: Single Family Home, Apartments in home, Historic Site Applicable Regulations: City Code of Ordinances Sections 154.057 Transportation: Property is accesses by Washington Ave. W. Physical Characteristics: Typical large lot residential site. Site is one of the higher sites in Hutchinson. Conditional Use Permit The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for moving structures larger than 200 square feetin residential zoning districts. The following are standards for granting a conditional use permit: (a) The proposed building or use at the particular location requested is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of the public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community; (b) The proposed building or use will not have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, utility facilities and other matters affecting the public health, safety and general welfare; and (c) The proposed building or use will be designed, arranged and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Conditional Use Permit 225 Washington Ave. W. Planning Commission – 1-18-22 Page 3 Conclusion: 1. The proposed structure is desirable and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood in the subject location as it will be consistent with other uses in the R-2 zoning district. 2. The proposed building is not anticipated to have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, utility facilities, and other matters affecting the public health, safety, and general welfare as the use of the property will remain very similar to the existing use of the property. 3. The proposed building will be designed, arranged, and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations, just as they are used today. Recommendation: Staff recommends the approval of this request to the Planning Commission due to the fact that the applicant’s request meets the standards for approving a conditional use permit provided above. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the applicant’s request, staff suggests the following conditions be part of the approval: 1. The standards for granting a conditional use permit would be met, subject to the conditions stated. 2. The proposed building and site improvements shall comply with the standards of the R-2 district and the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Applicant must obtain all necessary permits for any construction that would be needed. 4. The conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions required by the permit are observed.