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09.19.23 PCM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 19, 2023 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. The September 19th, 2023 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 Fahey, 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 August 15, 2023. Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve August 15, 2023 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A ST SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING FROM 135 1AVE NW TO 1831 ISLAND VIEW CIR SW. 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 aboutcovenants. Does the home meet these? Mr. Jochum noted that the City does not observe neighborhood covenants. Mr. Sebora noted this is something the neighborhood association would be enforcing. Chairman Lofdahl noted this is a CUP and cannot be rejected but can have conditions set upon it. Brenda Tschimperle, 1130 Prairie View Dr SW, asked why they are choosing this lot? It was noted the HRA owns other lots in this area. Brenda has concerns about this house having to be brought up to code. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 19, 2023 Page 2 Chris Vaux, 1863 Island View Cir SW, asked if there has been any evaluations done about property value on this home.There are concerns of this house moving in and not being built new. Worried about is looking out of place. Kevin Hierlmaier, 1815 Island View Cir SW, is concerned about the value of his property. The house seems small and does not fit in. Dean Trudeau, 1839 Island View Cir SW, asked if there are multiple evacuation points on the home? Chairman Lofdahl said there should be a primary exit and a garage exit. Disappointed that the front door is facing his property. Larry Tarr, 1836 Island View Cir SW, is concerned about the value and size of the home. Motion by Commissioner Hacker, second by Commissioner Wirt to close the hearing at 6:01 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Conditional Use Permitwith 4 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 09/26/2023. B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO 505 CALIFORNIA ST NW. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Garbergasked if the driveway is too close to the corner, is there a code for that. Mr. Jochum noted this is not a corner lot, there is an outlot next to it that is 10 feet wide. th Darlene Johnson, 1070 7Aveasked it there will be a basement. There is a water issue on this lot. She asked it this will be a rental home. It was noted that this is a Habitat home and they are typically an owner-occupied home. Driveway will be facing California St. She believes this home looks rather old and is concerned about that. Will this devalue the homes in the area. Mr. Jochum noted that this lot for the application is part of a different plat than the area her home is in. Darlene also asked ifthere a timeline on this project? Mr. Jochum noted the Conditional Use Permit will be good for one year. Commissioner Garberg asked if the garage is being moved with the home or if a new garage will be built. Bailey Schlueter,739 Juul Rd SW, Crow River Habitat for HumanityExecutive Director, answered questions for the public. The plan is for a basement under the homeanda new garage will be built. The hope is to build the foundation and move the home in this year but the weather will dictate that. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 19, 2023 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Garberg to close the hearing at 6:21 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Garbergto approve the Conditional Use Permit with 5 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 09/26/2023. C. CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION OF EASEMENTS AT 125 MICHIGAN ST SE, 509 HILLTOP DR NE AND 515 HILLTOP DR NE. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Motion by Commissioner Hacker, second by Commissioner Garberg to close the hearing at 6:24 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Vacation of Easements. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 09/26/2023. D. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A USED CAR SALES LOT IN AN I/C ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 845 HWY 7 W. 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 the building to the east behind 845 Hwy 7 W, Mr. Jochum noted this building has easement access through 845 Hwy 7 W. Motion by Commissioner Garberg, second by Commissioner Wirt to close the hearing at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve the Conditional Use Permit with 3 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 09/26/2023. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS –We will have 3 applications for next month. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission September 19, 2023 Page 4 B. GROWTH PLAN – Will be on the agenda for City Council next week C. DOWNTOWN PLAN UPDATE – Also on the agenda for City Council next week 8.ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Garberg to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner Hacker. Meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.