02-19-19 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The February 19, 2019 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 Sebesta, Commissioner
Hantge and Commissioner Forcier. 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 and Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson
Permit Technician
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED JANUARY 19, 2019.
Motion by Commissioner Forcier, Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion
approved.
Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN, VACATION OF EASEMENT, REZONE
FROM R-1 TO R-4, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 38 UNIT
ADDITION TO WOODSTONE SENIOR LIVING LOCATED AT 1015 AND
1025 DALE ST SW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and asked the applicant to
give a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
There was discussion about replacing the fence presented along the SE side of the
property with a living fence (evergreens). Commissioner Wick questioned if the
fence would be on the property line or have a setback. Mr. Jochum explained that
there is not a setback requirement for planting trees/bushes. This will depend on
the topography and drainage.
There was discussion about the new pond and its capabilities. In the event of an
overflow all water would go along the SE side of the property and flow to
Cleveland Ave. The City Engineering Department is confident that the new
proposed pond will be sufficient for the new addition and my help the current
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water situation. It was decided that it would be a good idea for the developer to
look over the overland overflow.
Joyce Krcil 1120 Keith St – questioned the depth of the pond and if a fence will
be placed around the pond. Also questioned the height of the inlet for the pond so
that the water can flow away faster. There was more discussion of the developer
looking more into the inlet and outlet. Joyce also asked if the lighting at the facility
can be more downcast so that it does not affect neighboring property.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Wick to close hearing
at 6:10 p.m.
Commissioner Forcier will remove herself from any actions on this project as she
is a neighbor.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve with sixteen staff recommendations
with a substitute for recommendation number 14 from a fence to live screening
with a minimum starting height of 6 ft; and adding recommendation number 17
for the developer to review the overland overflow. Second by Commissioner Wirt.
Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 02/26/2019.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. Former KFC site is working on starting their project this project.
B. There is a training opportunity for Commissioners to attend that Mr. Jochum will
send out to the Commission.
C. There will be an application for March for another senior housing addition.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Wick, Second by Commissioner Wirt to adjourn at 6:21
p.m.