05-19-20 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday,May 19, 2020
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
The May 19, 2020Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Wick
at 5:30 p.m.Members in bold were present Chairman Wick (present), Vice Chair
Lofdahl (present), Commissioner Garberg (present), Commissioner Wirt (remote in),
Commissioner Sebesta (remote in), Commissioner Hantge (present) and Commissioner
Forcier (remote in). Also present were Dan Jochum (present), City Planner, Kent
Exner, City Engineer, John Olson, City Public Works, John Paulson, City Environmental
Specialist, Marc Sebora (present), City Attorney and Andrea Schwartz (present), City
of Hutchinson Permit Technician
(Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, the meeting was held via Go-To Meeting for most of the
Planning Commission Members)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE(we will forgo the pledge of allegiance at this meeting due
to the feedback from the remote/go-to meeting)
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED April 21, 2020.
Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl. Second by Commissioner Garberg.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Wick - approve
Commissioner Lofdahl - approve
Commissioner Hantge - approve
Commissioner Wirt - approve
Commissioner Garberg - approve
Commissioner Forcier – approve
Commissioner Sebesta -
Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 1055 DALE ST SW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
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Commissioner Lofdahl asked if the applicant would be able to repair the existing
garage if needed before a primary structure was built. Dan Jochum replied that
yes he can repair (roof, siding, windows, doors). No other permits.
Commissioner Garberg
Commissioner Wirt asked if there would be any issues if the property was sold
before the utilities were installed. The answer is that no additional permits would
be issued until utilities are installed (this would be no matter who the owner).
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Wirt to close hearing
at 5:39 p.m.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Wick - approve
Commissioner Lofdahl - approve
Commissioner Hantge - abstain
Commissioner Wirt - approve
Commissioner Garberg - approve
Commissioner Forcier – approve
Commissioner Sebesta -
Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve with six recommended conditions.
Second by Commissioner Garberg.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Wick - approve
Commissioner Lofdahl - approve
Commissioner Hantge - abstain
Commissioner Wirt - approve
Commissioner Garberg - approve
Commissioner Forcier – approve
Commissioner Sebesta -
Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject
Motion approved. Items will be on CityCouncil consent agenda on 05/26/2020.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FOR DEVEOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 AND A TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCEMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT NO. 4-21 AND THAT IT CONFORMS TO THE GENERAL
PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
CITY.
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Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project.
Commissioner Lofdahl asked if the City of Hutchinson would be the developer on
this project. The answer is no, there is a private developer.
Commissioner Wick questioned the interest rate at 3%. He was ok to move
forward on the issue. Just something he noticed.
Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve. Second by Commissioner Hantge
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Wick -approve
Commissioner Lofdahl -approve
Commissioner Hantge - approve
Commissioner Wirt - approve
Commissioner Garberg - approve
Commissioner Forcier – approve
Commissioner Sebesta -
Motion approved. Items will be on City Council consent agenda on 05/26/2020.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject
B. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR 1285 HWY 7 W.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project.
There was note on the circulation for fire truck apparatus.
Mike Hauan (Litchfield Building Center) – they do have a civil and structural
engineer now on board to take care of some of the issues the City had.
If any contaminated soil is found it will require remediation by the property
owner/builder. Mike (LBC) also noted that soil borings will be taken.
Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve with six recommended conditions.
Second by Commissioner Hantge.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Wick - approve
Commissioner Lofdahl - approve
Commissioner Hantge - approve
Commissioner Wirt - approve
Commissioner Garberg - approve
Commissioner Forcier – approve
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Commissioner Sebesta -
Motion approved. Items will be on City Council consent agenda on 05/26/2020.
Motion to close hearing –Motion to approve with staff recommendations–Motion to reject
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – We have 4(?) applications for the June meeting.
B. Commissioner Garbergquestioned if the City can do anything about the Mall
parking lot. This is a private property that is based out of NJ. Marshalls has stated
that they would like major improvements on the parking lot before they will move
in.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hantgeto adjourn the meeting, second by
Lofdahl.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Wick -approve
Commissioner Lofdahl -approve
Commissioner Hantge - approve
Commissioner Wirt - approve
Commissioner Garberg - approve
Commissioner Forcier – approve
Commissioner Sebesta -
Meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.