08.15.23 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The August 15th, 2023 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 Fahey, Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt,
Commissioner Sebesta, andCommissioner 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 July 18, 2023.
Motion by Commissioner Fahey to approve July 18, 2023 meeting minutes. Second
by Commissioner Hacker. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A PRILIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR LES
SCHWAB SUBDIVISION.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Chairman Lofdahl is wondering if the property sale is contingent upon the plat
approval. Mr. Jochum noted the property is owned by Main and Main Capital
Group and will most likely be leased by Les Schwab Tire.
Motion by Commissioner Fahey, second by Commissioner Garberg to close the
hearing at 5:36 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with
3 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 08/22/2023.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A PRILIMINARY PLAT FOR SECOND ADDITION TO
THE MEADOWS.
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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.
Commissioner Garberg asked about lot 1 and the pond. Is the entire lot with the
pond part of lot 1? Mr. Jochumnoted most of the stormwater ponds are part of a
lot or an outlot. Can be done either way. Sometimes they just have easement areas
when part of a lot.
Gwen 853 Greensview Ct asked if there will be 8 separate driveways? It was noted
these will be double drives. This is 8 homes with 4 double driveways. Also
wondering if there is anything else planned at this time with the outlot areas. Mr.
Jochum noted nothing is planned for the outlots at this time. Gwen also asked what
are the setbacks from the property lines/homes? Could there be some sort of barriers
like evergreens? It was noted that front and rear yard setbacks are 25 feet in this
area. It was noted that there are differences in the regular zoning setbacks and PDD.
There would be at least 31 feet between homes being built and the existing homes.
Motion by Commissioner Fahey, second by Commissioner Wirt to close the
hearing at 5:57 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with 4
staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 08/22/2023.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCEIN A C-3 ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 6
FRANKLIN ST NW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Vice Chairman Hacker noted that this is a great area for this type of use and a good
thing for this property.
Commissioner Garberg asked about the lot split at this location. Mr. Jochum noted
that the lot as shown has now been split to 66’ x 130’. The lot to the north will be
a new buildable lot.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker, second by Commissioner Garberg to close the
hearing at 6:07 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with
7 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 08/22/2023.
5. NEW BUSINESS
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A. NONE
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS –We will have 2 application for next month.
B. GROWTH PLAN UPDATE – This will be cleaned up a bit and brought back to the
City Council. There are no further meetings planned for the update at this time.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Garberg to adjourn the meeting, second by
Commissioner Hacker. Meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.