01-21-20 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday,January 21, 2020
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
The January 21, 2020 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman
Wick at 5:30p.m. Members in bold were present ChairmanWick, Vice ChairLofdahl,
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 AUGUST 20, 2020.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion
approved.
Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MENTAL
HEALTH FACILITY (OUTPATIENT THERAPY) IN A C-5 ZONING
RD
DISTRICT LOCATED AT 225 –3AVE NW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Jackie Ruzicka (Serenity Mental Health) – gave an overview of their need. They
have fourtherapist currently and twonew therapiststo join in 2020. Multiple
offices and a couple conference rooms for group sessions.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Wirt to close hearing
at 5:37p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Wirtto approvewith fourrecommended conditions.
Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Motion approved. Items will be on City
Council consent agenda on 01/28/2020.
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Hutchinson Planning Commission
January 21, 2020
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Motion to close hearing –Motion to approve with staff recommendations–Motion to reject
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Motion made by Commissioner Wirt, Second by Commissioner Hantge to keep the
officers as they are now.Motion approved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. If there are any items commissioners would like more information on concerning
Zoning Code, Planning Process or items to review please let staff know.
8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. Dan Jochum talked about looking at the future growth of Hutchinson.
B. UPCOMING MEETINGS– We do have two applications for the February
meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Garberg, Second by Commissioner Hantge to adjourn at
5:48 p.m.