10.17.23 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The October 17th, 2023 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice
Chairman Hacker 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 September 19, 2023.
Motion by CommissionerFaheyto approve September 19, 2023 meeting minutes.
Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR BAR
PROPERTIES 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 if drainage is an issue in the future who would be
responsible. Mr. Jochum noted the City would like this to be addressed now before
any building occurs.
It was noted that the rezoning would be a separate application.
Commissioner Fahey noted that this is a great plan for this space and will help
with housing shortage.
Motion by Commissioner Fahey, second by Commissioner Wirt to close the
hearing at 5:38 p.m.
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October 17, 2023
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Motion by Commissioner Faheyto approve the Preliminary and Final Plat with 3
staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Garberg.Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 10/24/2023.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATIO OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR LES SCHWAB TIRE
STORE LOCATED AT 1550 MONTREAL ST SE.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and introduced Mr.
Rohweder.
Mark Rohweder (KLJ Engineering)- working with Les Schwab Tire, gave a brief
overview of Les Schwab Tire, their background and what the current site will look
like.
Vice Chairman Hacker asked what type of fence would be used. Mr. Rohweder
answered an aluminum fence. Mr. Jochum noted it will meet City ordinance.
Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Construction is set for late summer/fall of 2024 to open the store in spring/summer
2025.
Commissioner Sebesta asked about the shared access to the north. Mr. Jochum
explained that the access would be shared with the future development to the north.
Motion by Commissioner Fahey to approve the Site Plan Review with 3 staff
recommendations. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 10/24/2023.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – Preliminary and Final Plat for the police station area
properties.
B. GROWTH PLAN – Commissioner Fahey asked about this study, Mr. Jochum
noted this is still in the works. There was discussion on this.
C. DOWNTOWN PLAN – this will be moving forward and forming committees.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Fahey to adjourn the meeting, Meeting was
adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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Hutchinson Planning Commission
October 17, 2023
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