07-19-22 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The July 19th, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman
Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Lofdahl, Vice Chairman
Hacker, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, 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. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED June 21, 2022.
It was noted that Commissioner Sebesta was not presentat the June 21, 2022
meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve June 21, 2022 meeting minutes.
Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ADDITION
TO AN EXISTING BUILDING IN AN I/C ZONING DISTRICT LOCATE AT
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110 4 AVE NE.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Commissioner Sebesta asked if the basement will only be under the current
building. Dan Jochum answered yes, only under existing building.
Commissioner Wirt asked about additional signage. Will there be a pylon sign?
Does that disrupt traffic. Dan Jochum answered no pylon planned at this time, but
if they would choose to do so there are setbacks, permits and ordinances that they
need to abide by.
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Hutchinson Planning Commission
July 19, 2022
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Motion by Commissioner Hacker, second by Vice Chairman Wirtclose hearing at
5:40 p.m.
Commissioner Hacker wanted to thank the applicant for the improvement and
investment he is putting into the building.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve with 3 staff recommendations. Second
by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on
07/26/2022.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Dan Jochum commented that the City has been working with the owner of the
Antique Store on Hwy 15 S. A deadline has been set to clean it up and citations
will be issued if that deadline is not met.
B. Dan Jochum commented on the sign at Hutch Health. Hutch Health is working
on a decision of permanency and placement of the sign.
C. There was discussion on the nuisance property on Alan St SW and where to call
in when a property like this occurs. Dan Jochum noted to call in to the Police
Dept.
D. Dan Jochum gave a thank you to Commission Hantge for his years of service.
Commissioner Hantge’s term is over and he has chosen not to continue right now.
E.There was a speaker recently at a local church talking about Government decision
making and land use authority. Saying that the City gets their marching orders
from Mid MN Development Commission. Dan Jochum stated that the
information given was false. The City of Hutchinson makes our own decisions.
We have processes we go through for Planning Commission and City Council.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – we are looking at multiple items on the August agenda.
B. Dan Jochum noted that he is looking at removing from the Ordinance the need for
a Conditional Use Permit for murals in town.
C. There was discussion about the growth and development of our City.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Hutchinson Planning Commission
July 19, 2022
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Motion was made by Commissioner Wirtto adjourn the meeting, second by
Commissioner Hacker. Meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.