PC Packet 09.21.21
AGENDA
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
5:30 p.m. Hutchinson City Center
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED August 17, 2021
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MURAL
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IN THE MAIN STREET AREA DISTRICT LOCATED AT 22 1AVE NE.
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
The August 17, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman
Hacker 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 OFALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED July 20, 2021.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve July 20, 2021 meeting minutes.
Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LIGHT-
MANUFACTURING BUSINESS IN A C-3 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT
125 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.
Commissioner Lofdahl, asked for clarification on whetheror not the old building
will remain in use. This decision has not been made at this point. This matter is
moot to the Planning Commission decision.
Commissioner Garberg asked if there was an easement between Wells Fargo and
the current property. Mr. Jochum answered that there are cross easements on the
property that were formed when Wells Fargo was built that will carry forward with
the property.
Commissioner Hantge asked if the 2013 Comprehensive Plan was the most recent.
He noted that the plan highly supports a mixed use in the area. Dan Jochum
expanded on this topic.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
August 17, 2021
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Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Garberg close hearing
at 5:43 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve with 5 staff recommendations.
Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Motion was opposed by Commissioner Wirt.
Motion approved by Commissioner Hantge, Commissioner Lofdahl and
Commissioner Garberg. Item will be on City Council regular agenda on
08/24/2021.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – 1 item next month.
B. Dan Jochum spoke about the pyramid of digression. The commission needs to
give a legal reason for denial of a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Hantge
asked then what the purpose of the commission is to be then. Mr. Jochum answered
that the job of the commission is to set conditions that best represent the Conditional
Use Permit. There was more discussion.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Lofdahl to adjourn the meeting, second by
Commissioner x. Meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
STAFFREPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT
To:Hutchinson Planning Commission
From: Dan Jochum, AICP
Date: September 16, 2021 for September 21, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting
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Application: CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MURAL LOCATED AT 22 1
AVE. NE.
Applicant: Morgan Baum/Todd Lake Arts
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MURAL
Morgan Baum/Todd Lake Arts has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to put up a mural on the west side of
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the Clay Coyote, located at 22 1 Ave. NE.The mural will be painted directly onto the building.
Conditional Use Permit
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22 1Ave. NE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Existing Zoning: C-3 Central Commercial District
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Property Location: 22 1 Avenue NE
Lot Size: .075 acres
Existing Land Use: Commercial
Adjacent Land Use: Commercial
Adjacent Zoning: C-3 – Central Commercial District
Comprehensive
Land Use Plan: Mixed Use
Applicable
Regulations: Sections 154.042(E) (10)
Analysis:
Overview:
The applicant is seeking to put a mural on the west side of the Clay Coyote (see attached image). The mural will
be painted directly onto the building.
Public Arts Commission:
The Public Arts Commission also had a chance to review Mr. Wegshied’s proposal and does not have any
specific concerns or recommended conditions.
City Staff Review
City staff reviewed the proposal and do not have any concerns.
Conditional Use Permit:
The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required per section 154.042(E) (10) of City Code.
The following are standards for granting a conditional use permit:
(a) The proposed building or use at the particular location requested is necessary or desirable to provide
a service or a facility which is in the interest of the public convenience and will contribute to the
general welfare of the neighborhood or community;
(b) The proposed building or use will not have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon adjacent
property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, utility facilities and other matters
affecting the public health, safety and general welfare; and
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22 1Ave. NE
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(c) The proposed building or use will be designed, arranged and operated so as to permit the
development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions:
1. A new conditional use permit is required if a new, different mural replaces the subject mural.