10.18.22 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The October 18th, 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, 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 September 20, 2022.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve September 20, 2022 meeting minutes.
Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL 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 Janssen asked if a fence can be in the zone A area. Mr. Jochum
answered yes fences, landscape or playgrounds can be in this area, but not sheds
or structure.
Commissioner Lofdahl asked if the outlot would cover the 20% open space for the
area? Mr. Jochum answered that staff is not overly concerned with the open space
right now. This will be covered with the future development of the area.
Commissioner Hacker asked if lots 5 & 6 were not stubbed in for serve
Motion by Commissioner Garberg, Second by Commissioner Sebesta to close the
public hearing at 5:42pm.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
October 18, 2022
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Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve with 8 staff recommendations.
Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City Council consent agenda
on 10/25/2022.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Mr. Jochum noted that staff is continuing to meet with a group for a growth plan.
They will be meeting again in a month. The City of Hutchinson is currently at
about 97 vacant buildable lots and we are looking for future growth.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – One meeting so far for November.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sebesta to adjourn the meeting, second by
Commissioner Janssen. Meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.