12.21.22 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 21, 2022
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:32P.M.
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The December 21, 2022Planning 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,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 November 15, 2022.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve November 15, 2022 meeting minutes.
Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
APARTMENT PROJECT IN AN R-4 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 105,
110, 115, 120 AND 125 MICHAEL CT NW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Commissioner Lofdahl verified that the road would be built to City standard.
Commissioner Janssen asked what the price point for rent would be for the units.
Jamie Rosenlund (developer) 17241 Cable Ave Lester Prairie, MN – answered the
question that they are looking at fitting the needs of the workforce. Looking at
$900 - $1300 per month for the units.
Commissioner Janssen asked what type of rental history the developer has. Mr.
Rosenlund answered that he has been in the building industry for 25 years and is
now a developer/owner.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
December 21, 2022
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Motion by Commissioner Garberg,second by Commissioner Wirt close hearing
at 5:56 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Janssen to approve the Conditional Use Permit with 11
staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 12/27/2022.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS–we do not have any applications for next month at this
time.
B. Dan noted about the housing study and there is a 1500 unit need in the next 8 years.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Sebesta to adjourn the meeting, second by
Commissioner Wirt.Meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.