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PC Packet 09.19.23 AGENDA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION th Tuesday, September 19, 2023 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 August 15, 2023 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of a Site Plan Review for Les Schwab Tire Store located at 1550 Montreal St SE. 5. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to move a single-family dwelling st from 135 1 Ave NW to 1831 Island View Cir SW. B. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to move a single-family dwelling to 505 California St NW. C. Consideration of a Vacation of Easements at 125 Michigan St SE, 509 Hilltop Dr NE and 515 Hilltop Dr NE D. Consideration of a Preliminary and Final Plat for Second Addition to the Meadows. E.Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a used car sales lot in an I/C Zoning District located at 845 Hwy 7 W. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE. 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. Upcoming Meetings 8. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 15, 2023 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The August 15th, 2023 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 Fahey, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, andCommissioner Janssen. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, Mike Stifter, City Public Works Director, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist, Marc Sebora, City Attorney, Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Planning and Building Specialist. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED July 18, 2023. Motion by Commissioner Fahey to approve July 18, 2023 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Hacker. Motion approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A PRILIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR LES SCHWAB SUBDIVISION. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Chairman Lofdahl is wondering if the property sale is contingent upon the plat approval. Mr. Jochum noted the property is owned by Main and Main Capital Group and will most likely be leased by Les Schwab Tire. Motion by Commissioner Fahey, second by Commissioner Garberg to close the hearing at 5:36 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with 3 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 08/22/2023. B. CONSIDERATION OF A PRILIMINARY PLAT FOR SECOND ADDITION TO THE MEADOWS. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 15, 2023 Page 2 Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Garberg asked about lot 1 and the pond. Is the entire lot with the pond part of lot 1? Mr. Jochumnoted most of the stormwater ponds are part of a lot or an outlot. Can be done either way. Sometimes they just have easement areas when part of a lot. Gwen 853 Greensview Ct asked if there will be 8 separate driveways? It was noted these will be double drives. This is 8 homes with 4 double driveways. Also wondering if there is anything else planned at this time with the outlot areas. Mr. Jochum noted nothing is planned for the outlots at this time. Gwen also asked what are the setbacks from the property lines/homes? Could there be some sort of barriers like evergreens? It was noted that front and rear yard setbacks are 25 feet in this area. It was noted that there are differences in the regular zoning setbacks and PDD. There would be at least 31 feet between homes being built and the existing homes. Motion by Commissioner Fahey, second by Commissioner Wirt to close the hearing at 5:57 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with 4 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 08/22/2023. C. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCEIN A C-3 ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 6 FRANKLIN ST NW. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Vice Chairman Hacker noted that this is a great area for this type of use and a good thing for this property. Commissioner Garberg asked about the lot split at this location. Mr. Jochum noted that the lot as shown has now been split to 66’ x 130’. The lot to the north will be a new buildable lot. Motion by Commissioner Hacker, second by Commissioner Garberg to close the hearing at 6:07 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with 7 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 08/22/2023. 5. NEW BUSINESS Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 15, 2023 Page 3 A. NONE 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 7.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS –We will have 2 application for next month. B. GROWTH PLAN UPDATE – This will be cleaned up a bit and brought back to the City Council. There are no further meetings planned for the update at this time. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Garberg to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner Hacker. Meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP and City of Hutchinson Planning Staff Date: September 14, 2023, for September 19, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting Application: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE MOVING OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO 1831 ISLAND VIEW CIRCLE SW. Applicant: HUTCHINSON HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MOVINGA HOME Brief Description The applicant requesting a conditional use permit for the moving of a single-family dwelling to a currently empty lot at 1831 Island View Circle SW. A conditional use permit is required for moving structures larger than 10’ x 12’, per section 154.057 (C) of the Hutchinson Code of Ordinances. Conditional Use Permit 1831 Island View Dr. SW Planning Commission – 9-19-23 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: R-2 PD (Medium Density Residential Planned Development) Property Location: 1831 Island View Circle SW Lot Size: 0.165 Acres Existing Land Use: Vacant Adjacent Land Use And Zoning: R-2 PD – Medium Density Residential Development Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Medium Density Residential Zoning History: R-2 PD vacant lot Applicable Regulations: City Code of Ordinances Sections 154.057 (C) Transportation: The property will be accessed from Island View Circle SW Physical Characteristics: Currently developed but vacant residential property. Conditional Use Permit The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for moving structures larger than 10’ x 12’ in residential zoning st districts.The home is proposed to be moved from 135 1 Ave NW in Hutchinson (see attached photo).The proposed structure appears to meet all applicable setbacks(see attached survey), as well as all other Zoning Ordinance requirements. A two-car garage is proposed to be constructed onto the home as well. 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 1831 Island View Dr. SW Planning Commission – 9-19-23 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 PD zoning district.It meets the size requirements of a home in Hutchinson. 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 ofthe 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-2district 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. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP and City of Hutchinson Planning Staff Date: September 14, 2023, for September 19, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting Application: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE MOVING OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO 505 CALIFORNIA ST NW. Applicant: CROW RIVER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MOVINGA HOME Brief Description The applicant requesting a conditional use permit for the moving of a single-family dwelling to a currently empty lot at 505 California St NW. A conditional use permit is required for moving structures larger than 10’ x 12’, per section 154.057 (C) of the Hutchinson Code of Ordinances. Conditional Use Permit 1831 Island View Dr. SW Planning Commission – 9-19-23 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: R-2 Medium Density Residential Property Location: 505 California St NW Lot Size: 0.171 Acres Existing Land Use: Vacant Adjacent Land Use And Zoning: R-2 – Medium Density Residential Development Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Medium Density Residential Zoning History: R-2 vacant lot Applicable Regulations: City Code of Ordinances Sections 154.057 (C) Transportation: The property will be accessed from California St. NW Physical Characteristics: Currently developed but vacant residential property. Conditional Use Permit The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for moving structures larger than 10’ x 12’ in residential zoning districts.The home is proposed to be moved from rural Hutchinson (see attached photo).The proposed structure appears to meet all applicable setbacks (see attached survey), as well as all other Zoning Ordinance requirements. There will also be a garage attached to the home. 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 1831 Island View Dr. SW Planning Commission – 9-19-23 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 PD zoning district.It meets the size requirements of a home in Hutchinson. 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-2district and the Zoning Ordinance. 3. An inspection of the home must be completed by the City of Hutchinson prior to the home being moved to ensure it is fit to be moved into Hutchinson. 4. The Applicant must obtain all necessary permits for any construction that would be needed. 5. The conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions required by the permit are observed. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To: Hutchinson Planning Commission From:Dan Jochum, AICP and City of Hutchinson Planning Staff Date: September 15, 2023 forSeptember 19, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting Application:Consideration of Vacation of Easements 125 Michigan St NE, 509 Hilltop Dr NE, and 515 Hilltop Dr NE. Applicant:Gary Forcier Vacation of Easements The property owner is requesting to vacate the easements that were in place prior to the re-plat that was approved last month. The re-plat will re-establish the needed easements when the plat is recorded. Vacation of Easements Planning Commission –9/19/23 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: R-3 PD and C-2 Property Location: 125 Michigan St. NE, 509 and 515 Hilltop Dr NE. Existing Land Use: Vacant Adjacent Land Use And Zoning: Commercial and Residential. C-2 and R3-PD Zoning Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Commercial and Medium Density Residential Zoning History: Commercial lot is anauditor’splat fromthe 1950s and the residential lots were part of Santleman’s Addition in 1993. Applicable Regulations: City Charter Section 13.05 Vacation of Easements: The highlighted drainage and utility easement (see attached map) needs to be vacated in order for the plat that was approved last month to be recorded. The utilities will need to be relocated at the owner’s expense within the new easement created to the south of the existing easement which is also noted on the map. Vacation: Section 13.05 of the City Charter states: “A majority of the council may by resolution vacate any street, alley or any public grounds within the city. Such vacation may be made only after published notice and an opportunity of affected property owners and public to be heard, and upon such further terms and by such procedure as is prescribed in MN Stat 412.851, and which the council by resolution may prescribe. A notice of completion of such proceedings shall be filed with the proper county officers in accordance with law.” Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the vacation and release of easements as noted above. DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP Date: September 15, 2023 for September 19, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting Application: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit in the I/C Zoning District for Auto Sales at 845 Hwy 7 West, Hutchinson. Applicant: Dave and Robin Kiel Conditional Use Permit The Kiel’s have applied for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a used auto sales lot at 845 Hwy 7 West, which was most recently Escapade Campers, which manufactured and sold campers. All uses in the I/C Zoning District Require a CUP. Conditional Use Permit 845 Hwy 7 West Planning Commission – 9/19/23 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: I/C (Industrial/Commercial District) Property Location: 845 Hwy 7 W., Hutchinson Lot Size: 2.36 Acres Existing Land Use: Commercial Adjacent Land Use: Commercial. Residential to Northwest and Northeast. Adjacent Zoning: I/C, C-4, R-4 and R-3 PD. Comprehensive Plan: Commercial Zoning History: CUP in 1997 for addition to existing building. CUP in 2020 for Escapade Campers Applicable Regulations: Section 154.066 (C) Building: Existing Building will be utilized for auto sales and office and minor maintenance of cars that are for sale. Conditional Use Permit: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is needed for any use in this district. The purpose of the I/C Conditional Commercial District is 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. 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. The applicant is requesting a CUP to operate an auto sales business at the above listed location. The business is currently located in Winthrop and the proposed Hutchinson site better meets the needs of the business. Conditional Use Permit 845 Hwy 7 West Planning Commission – 9/19/23 Page 3 The front portion of the site was paved when Escapade Campers went in. The proposes auto sales lot will utilize the paved area for customer parking and parking of the cars for sale. The area behind the building will continue to be gravel, however this area is to be utilized for storage only and not for sales. 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 any remodeling of the building. 3. The rear lot shall not be utilized for sales and customers should not be in this area. All items located in the rear lot shall be screened within a fence that is at least 8 feet tall. The fence must be opaque so items cannot be seen inside of it.