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PC Packet 02.21.23 AGENDA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION st Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5:30 p.m.Hutchinson City Center 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. OATH OF OFFICE– Jim Fahey 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED December 21, 2022 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OFFICE SPACE IN AN I/C ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 756 CENTURY AVE SW. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE. 9. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS 10. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 21, 2022 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:32P.M. st The December 21, 2022Planning Commission meeting was called to order byChairman Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Lofdahl, Vice Chairman Hacker, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta,and Commissioner Janssen. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, 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 November 15, 2022. Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve November 15, 2022 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN APARTMENT PROJECT IN AN R-4 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 105, 110, 115, 120 AND 125 MICHAEL CT NW. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Lofdahl verified that the road would be built to City standard. Commissioner Janssen asked what the price point for rent would be for the units. Jamie Rosenlund (developer) 17241 Cable Ave Lester Prairie, MN – answered the question that they are looking at fitting the needs of the workforce. Looking at $900 - $1300 per month for the units. Commissioner Janssen asked what type of rental history the developer has. Mr. Rosenlund answered that he has been in the building industry for 25 years and is now a developer/owner. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission December 21, 2022 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Garberg,second by Commissioner Wirt close hearing at 5:56 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Janssen to approve the Conditional Use Permit with 11 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 12/27/2022. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS–we do not have any applications for next month at this time. B. Dan noted about the housing study and there is a 1500 unit need in the next 8 years. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Sebesta to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner Wirt.Meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP and City of Hutchinson Planning Staff Date: February 16, 2023, for February 21, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting Application: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Office Building in the I/C Zoning District Applicant: Michael Gallus Construction, LLC Conditional Use Permit Michael Gallus Construction, LLC is seeking approval of a conditional use permit for an office building located at 756 Century Ave. SW, in Hutchinson. The proposed building is the former Sears Store. The building will be remodeled to accommodate several offices. Conditional Use Permit 756 Century Ave. SW Planning Commission – 2/21/23 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: I/C (Industrial/Commercial District) Property Location: 756 Century Ave SW, Hutchinson. Lot Size: 0.89 Acres Existing Land Use: Commercial Adjacent Land Use: Commercial. Multi-family residential across the street to North Adjacent Zoning: I/C (Industrial/Commercial), C-4 (Fringe Commercial), R-3 (Medium- High Density Residential Across street to North Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Commercial Zoning History: Property was a Sears Retail store up until recently Applicable Regulations: Section 154.066 (C) (11) Building: The existing building will be remodeled into offices. Analysis: All uses within the I/C Zoning District Require a Conditional Use Permit. Staff believes an office building will fit nicely in this area and will not create any adverse impacts to adjacent property. Conditional Use Permit: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is needed for any use in this district. It is the purpose of the I/C District to allow for development of areas where there is a transition in use occurring, but sites are not available which would allow for compliance with other district requirements. Industrial or commercial development will be allowed only as a conditional permitted use to: (1) Ease land use transition; (2) Control development so that it is compatible with surrounding property; and (3) Establish dimensional requirements on an individual basis. District is to provide for business, commercial and retail uses that are conveniently accessed by major arterial traffic. 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 Conditional Use Permit 756 Century Ave. SW Planning Commission – 2/21/23 Page 3 (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. As noted above, the applicant is requesting a CUP for an office building at this location. The building has good access off Century Avenue SW and a large parking lot on the north and east side of the building. Staff is recommending the final lift of bituminous pavement be added to the parking lot, as it was never completed when the building was originally built. Additionally, a building permit will be required for all of the proposed improvements. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following conditions: 1. The proposed building and site improvements shall comply with the standards of the I/C district and the Zoning Ordinance, as well as all other City regulations. 2. A building permit is required for the remodeling of the building. 3. The parking stalls are required to be striped and the size and quantity will be required to meet City Code. 4. Final lift of bituminous pavement must be installed within 12 months of facility opening.