12-15-20 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:32P.M.
The December 15, 2020Planning Commission meeting was a virtual meeting called to
order by Vice Chairman Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Vice Chair
Lofdahl(virtual), Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt(virtual),
Commissioner Sebesta(virtual), Commissioner Hantge (virtual), Commissioner
Janssen (virtual) and Commissioner Hacker (virtual). Also present were Dan Jochum
(present), City Planner, Kent Exner, City Engineer, John Olson, City Public Works, John
Paulson (present), City Environmental Specialist, Marc Sebora (present), City
Attorney and Andrea Schwartz (present), City of Hutchinson Permit Technician
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. OATH OF OFFICE- Tim Hacker
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED October 20, 2020.
Motion by Commissioner Janssen. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl.
Roll Call Vote
Vice Chair Lofdahl –yes
Commissioner Garberg –
Commissioner Wirt –yes
Commissioner Sebesta – not in meeting yet
Commissioner Hantge – computer frozen
Commissioner Janssen – yes
Commissioner Hacker –yes
Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR
STORAGE IN AN I/C ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 845 HWY 7 W.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Janssen to close the
hearing at 5:53 p.m.
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Roll Call Vote
Vice Chair Lofdahl –yes
Commissioner Garberg –
Commissioner Wirt – yes
Commissioner Sebesta – not in meeting yet
Commissioner Hantge – yes
Commissioner Janssen – yes
Commissioner Hacker –yes
Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve. Second by Commissioner Wirt.
Roll Call Vote
Vice Chair Lofdahl –yes
Commissioner Garberg –
Commissioner Wirt – yes
Commissioner Sebesta – not in meeting yet
Commissioner Hantge – yes
Commissioner Janssen – yes
Commissioner Hacker –yes
Motion approved. Items will be on City Council consent agenda on 12/22/2020.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject
B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SHORELINE
WORK IN AN EASEMENT AREA LOCATED AT 1830 WEST SHORE DR
SW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project.
John Paulson noted that the pond functions at 1 ft freeboard above the high water
level. The City is requiring the homeowner to relocate the retaining wall to ensure
proper pond function.
Dan Jochum mentioned that he cleaned up some of the wording in the conditions:
1. The retaining wall shall be installed at or above the established pond high-water
elevation plus 1.0’ of freeboard. This work must be completed by August 15, 2021.
2. The shoreline above the toe (3’ back from water) shall be vegetated with native
grasses or plantings. The grading permit application should include a sketch of the
vegetation restoration where the rock currently is.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta, second by Commissioner Wirtto close the
hearing at 5:52 p.m.
Roll Call Vote
Vice Chair Lofdahl –yes
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December 15, 2020
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Commissioner Garberg –
Commissioner Wirt – yes
Commissioner Sebesta – yes
Commissioner Hantge –computer frozen
Commissioner Janssen – yes
Commissioner Hacker – yes
Motion by Commissioner Janssento approve with 5 recommended conditions.
Second by Commissioner Sebesta.
Roll Call Vote
Vice Chair Lofdahl –yes
Commissioner Garberg –
Commissioner Wirt – yes
Commissioner Sebesta –yes
Commissioner Hantge – computer frozen
Commissioner Janssen– yes
Commissioner Hacker – yes
Motion approved. Items will be on City Council consent agenda on 12/22/2020.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.NONE
8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – We currently have zero applications for the January
agenda. We are expecting application in January for the February meeting.
B. Dan Jochum noted that building activity has remained strong during the pandemic.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sebesta to adjourn the meeting, second by
Wirt.
Roll Call Vote
Vice Chair Lofdahl –yes
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Commissioner Garberg –
Commissioner Wirt – yes
Commissioner Sebesta –yes
Commissioner Hantge – yes
Commissioner Janssen – yes
Commissioner Hacker –yes
Meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.