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06-21-22 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 21, 2022 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. st The June 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was called to order byChairman Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Lofdahl, Vice Chairman Hacker, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, Commissioner Hantge, and Commissioner Janssen. 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, Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician and Madison Newcomb, City of Hutchinson Planning and Building Assistant. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion made by Commissioner Wirt second by Commissioner Garberg for Commissioner Lofdahl to be Chairman Motion made by Commissioner Hantge second by Commissioner Garberg for Commissioner Hacker to be Vice Chairman 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED February 15, 2022. Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve February 15, 2022 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RAVENWOOD SOUTH. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Hantge askedwho maintains the pond. Mr. Jochum answered that the City has an easement over the pond for maintenance. The future maintenance of the pond will be determined in the subdivision agreement that will be developed with the Final Plat. This will be either the City of Hutchinson or the developer. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission June 21, 2022 Page 2 Commissioner Hantge asked about additional parking or if it was needed. Mr. Jochum noted parking not needed as public road and driveways are sufficient. Chairman Lofdahl questioned where the outflow of the pond is. Does the City maintain this area? Mr. Jochum noted that McLeod County manages the creek that it drains into. Commissioner Garberg questioned Lot 1 being in the Airport Zone A. There was question regarding an existing home being in Zone A. It was noted that the lines are not exact and homes are not allowed in this area. Bruce Naustdal – 1175 Dale St, asked about vegetation around the pond and said it was to remain natural. There was a study on the vegetation years ago and some of it was removed. Mr. Naustdal is wondering if there are known findings of this. Mr. Jochum will look into this and get back to Mr. Naustdal. Mr. Naustdal also asked about the drainage ditch to the north and if it needs to be cleaned out. It was noted to speak to John Olson or John Paulson regarding this project. Also noted that the outflow to the south may not be functioning properly. Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Vice Chairman Hacker close hearing at 5:59 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve with 11 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Hantge. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 06/28/2022. B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SECOND DRIVE THRU LANE IN A C-4 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 1510 MONTREAL ST SE. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Garberg asked if they are they expanding any hard surface? Mr. Jochum answered no. Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Vice Chairman Hacker close hearing at 6:03 p.m. Motion by Vice Chairman Hacker to approve with 3 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Hantge. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 06/28/2022. C. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 1545 MCDONALD DR SW. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission June 21, 2022 Page 3 Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Bailey Schlueter – 739 Juul Rd, (Crow River Habitat), has some concerns about moving the driveway. Mr. Jochum noted that the City would like both driveways off of McDonald. Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Wirt close hearing at 6:10 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve with 4 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Hantge. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 06/28/2022. D. CONSIDERATIN OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW DINING HALL BUILDING LOCATED AT 700 MAIN ST N. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Bruce Naustdal 1175 Dale St questioned if the small existing pond on site will be sufficient for ponding. It was noted that the engineer will determine what is needed for ponding. Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Wirt close hearing at 6:18 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hantgeto approve with 11 staff recommendations. Second by Vice Chairman Hacker. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 06/28/2022. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Commissioner Hantge asked about the outdoor storage at the Antique Store at Main St S. This seems to be getting out of hand. Mr. Jochum noted that the City and the Police Dept have both been working on this. B. Commissioner Garberg asked about builder’s covenants being enforced. It was explained that these covenants need to be recorded at the County and they would be enforced by homeowners associations. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Commissioner Hantge asked about the progress of the Hospital sign. The City has been working on this. 8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission June 21, 2022 Page 4 A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – we are looking at one item on the July agenda. B. Commissioner Garberg asked about the development plan. There have been some delays. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Lofdahl to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner NA. Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.