07.18.23 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
The July 18th, 2023 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Commissioner
Fahey 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, Mike Stifter,
City Public Works Director, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist, Marc Sebora,
City Attorney, Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Planning and Building
Specialist.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED June 20, 2023.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve June 20, 2023 meeting minutes. Second
by Commissioner Janssen. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A PRILIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR FORCIER
ADDITION.
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 about the berm, will this be moved? Mr. Jochum
noted this could be relocated or reshaped at the time of excavating for new
construction. Question if this would affect water shed.
Gary Forcier (applicant), 175 Arch St SE noted there is a catch basin on the SW
corner of the currentcommercial lot.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt,second by Commissioner Garberg close hearing
at 5:38 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with 3
staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Janssen.Item will be on City
Council consent agenda number 2 on 07/25/2023.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
July18, 2023
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5. NEW BUSINESS
A.NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Workshop for Growth Plan from June needs some edits for the final report and
will be brought to the City Council for acceptance.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS –We will have an application for next month.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Garberg to adjourn the meeting, second by
Commissioner Wirt.Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.