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06-18-19 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 18, 2019 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The June 18, 2019 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Wick at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Vice Chair Wick, Commissioner Lofdahl, 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. OATH OF OFFICE A. John Lofdahl 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Brad Wick was nominated and voted in for the position of Chair John Lofdahl was nominated and voted in for the position of Vice Chair 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED APRIL 16, 2019. Motion by Commissioner Hantge. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved. Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A USED CAR SALES AND AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP LOCATED AT 1130 HWY 7 E. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. There was discussion on the paved area on the lot and that part of the property is in City limits and part is out. Staff does not feel it necessary to have all the property converted to an improved surface, only the sales and parking areas. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission June 18, 2019 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl, second by Commissioner Hantge to close hearing at 5:46 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve with 3 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 06/25/2019. Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject B. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR CITY OF HUTCHINSON STREET RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 14. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Motion by Commissioner Sebesta, second by Commissioner Lofdahl to close hearing at 5:50 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve with 2 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Hantge. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 06/25/2019. Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR ADDITION TO TH EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 1145 5 AVE SE Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Andy Larson (Larson Building) – answered questions regarding the loading docks and traffic flow. There was discussion regarding the access points as to what is existing and which ones are entrance and exit only. There may be a need for signage and a gate for th the exit only access on 5 Ave if it is kept. Steven T (Warrior Manufacturing) – spoke about the frequency of the different loading docks. The dock on the south side of the building will be used minimally (at the most 5 times/week) Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve with 10 staff recommendations (amending recommendation number 5 to allow 3 access points and having the middle access point using signage, a gate, limiting the number of trucks to 10 per Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission June 18, 2019 Page 3 week and be exit only). Second by Commissioner Hantge. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council agenda on 06/25/2019. Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject B. DISCUSSION REGARDING SHORT TERM RENTAL UNITS Discussion regarding the need in our community. Questions asked if this is an issue in our community and if we have had complaints. There have not been any issues or complaints. VRBO and AIRBNB would require a rental license/certificate to comply with City Ordinance. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – we are anticipating a July meeting. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Hantge, Second by Commissioner Lofdahl to adjourn at 6:36 p.m.