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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. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission May 19, 2020 Page 2 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. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission May 19, 2020 Page 3 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 Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission May 19, 2020 Page 4 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.