PC Packet 07.19.22
AGENDA
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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 June 21, 2022
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
ADDITION TO AN EXISTING BUILDING IN AN I/C ZONING DISTRICT
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LOCATED AT 110 4 AVE NE.
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT
To:Hutchinson Planning Commission
From: Dan Jochum, AICP
Date: July 14, 2022, for July 19, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting
Application: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit in the I/C Industrial/Commercial Zoning
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District for an addition to an Office Building at 110 4Ave NE, Hutchinson.
Applicant: Linder Financial Resources – Jake and Mark Linder
Conditional Use Permit
Linder Financial Resources, is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to Five Star
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Financial at 110 4 Avenue NE, Hutchinson. The property most recently had been used as an office for
Five Star Financial and prior to that was Erickson Auto Sales. The building will be remodeled and added
onto to accommodate the proposed use which is office space for a financial planning company.
Conditional Use Permit
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110 4Ave NE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Existing Zoning: I/C (Industrial/Commercial District)
Property Location: 110 4th Avenue NE, Hutchinson
Lot Size: .45 Acres
Existing Land Use: Commercial – Office Building
Adjacent Land Use: Commercial, Industrial and Park/Open Space
Adjacent Zoning: I/C (Industrial/Commercial District)
Comprehensive Plan: Commercial
Zoning History: Building has been a financial planning office since about 2018.
Previously was car dealership for past 45 plus years.
Applicable
Regulations: Section 154.066, 154.175
Building: Existing Building will be remodeled and added onto
Conditional Use Permit:
The purpose of the I/C District to allow for development of areas where there is a transition in use
occurring, but sites are not available which would allow for compliance with other district requirements.
Industrial or commercial development will be allowed only as a conditional permitted use to:
(1) Ease land use transition;
(2) Control development so that it is compatible with surrounding property; and
(3) Establish dimensional requirements on an individual basis.
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
(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.
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110 4Ave NE
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The applicant is requesting a CUP to operate a financial planning services company in this location. The
applicant, Linder Financial Resources is currently operating in the existing building at this location. The
request is to remodel the existing space and add an addition onto the building to meet the needs of the
business.
The site has access off Highway 7 West. It appears there is an easement in place for access off HWY 7,
since this property does not have a direct access to HWY 7. There are 16 parking spaces noted on the site
plan, including one accessible space. The City requires at least 15 spaces. The site is currently almost
100% impervious surface. The applicant is going to add landscaping around the building per the attached
plans. The site generally drains towards the rear (south). The City owns open space/parkland to the south
and this area also has a pond. The amount of water going to this area will not change as the site is
currently already almost 100% impervious. The site is less than 1-acre so on-site ponding is not required.
Additionally, a building permit will be required for all of the proposed improvements.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the following conditions:
1. The proposed building and site improvements shall comply with the standards of the I/C zoning
district and the Zoning Ordinance, as well as all other City regulations.
2. A building permit is required for the project.
3. The parking stalls are required to be striped and the size and quantity will be required to meet
City Code.