PC Packet 03.19.24
AGENDA
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
5:30 p.m. Hutchinson City Center
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consideration of Minutes dated February 20, 2024
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Consideration of a Final Plat for Ludewig Addition.
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE.
8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. Upcoming Meetings
9. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
The February 20, 2024 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, 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 November 21, 2023.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve November 21, 2023 meeting minutes.
Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved.
Mr. Jochum noted that the applications for the Variance and the Lot Split were
withdrawn from the meeting.
Motion made by Commissioner Garberg, second by Commissioner Sebesta to
amend the agenda to remove these items from the public hearing.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A POLE TYPE
STRUCTURE 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 Wirt asked about any drainage issues? Mr. Jochum noted this area
has been improved.
Commissioner Garberg asked about the land locked (Erickson Templin) shed. If
it was pole type also? He also asked if there be any screening requirements behind
the shed? Mr. Jochum answered that most other shedsin the areaare pole type
and screening will not be required.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
February 20, 2024
Page 2
Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Hacker to close the
hearing at 5:39 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hackerto approve the Conditional Use Permit with 2
staff recommendation. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 02/27/2024.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE TO REUCE CORNER SIDE SETBACK
TO 20 FEET IN AN R2 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 400 LYNN RD SW.
This item has been withdrawn.
C. CONSIDERATIN OF A LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 951 GOLF COURSE RD
NW.
This item has been withdrawn
D. CONSIDERATION OFA PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TOP 10 OPTIONS OF
HUTCHINSON.
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 outlot A has any bearing on the development. Mr.
Jochum noted that it will be either left to the City or given to the City. It is not
meant for a street or access point.
Chairman Lofdahl asked if there is a clean title on the property? Mr. Jochum
answered yes.
Chuck Davis 240 North High Dr. NE approached the Commission. Mr. Davis
noted this area gets wet and would like to make sure that sump pumps are drained
to the street and not back yards to negatively affect his property. Mr. Davis also
asked the developer if he could purchase the wetland area to the north. They will
discuss this.
Commissioner Garberg asked if homeowners are required to connect to City
stormwater or if they have the option to run to the back yard north. It was noted
that most likely the City would have stormwater for homeowners to connect to and
that would be the most practical but they would have the option to drain into their
own yard as long as they do not negatively affect a neighbor.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Chairman Lofdahl to close the hearing
at 5:59 p.m.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
February 20, 2024
Page 3
Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve the Preliminary Plat with 4 staff
recommendations. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 02/27/2024.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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A. DOWNTOWN PLAN – first meeting has been set for February 29, 2024.
B. VACANT LOTS – we are at about 60 marketable vacant lots available currently.
The City is looking for more subdivisions.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
C. UPCOMING MEETINGS – we have one application for next month.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hacker, second by Commissioner Wirt to
adjourn the meeting, Meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT
To: Hutchinson Planning Commission
From:Dan Jochum, AICP
Date: March 14, 2024 for March 19, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting
Application:Consideration of a Final Plat for Ludewig Addition
Applicants: Galen and Cindy Ludewig
FINAL PLAT FOR LUDEWIG ADDITION
The property owners are requesting to replat two lots in the current Mortenson’s Addition. The
purpose of the plat is to combine two lots into one to create a larger lot that will accommodate
the construction of a detached garage. The new lot will be approximately 132’ x 132’ or 17,424
square feet.
Final Plat
Ludewig Addition
Planning Commission –3/19/24
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Existing Zoning: R-2
Property Location: 595 and 607 Adams Street SE
Existing Lot Sizes: 595 Adams St SE – 8,712 sq. ft.
607 Adams St SE – 8,712 sq. ft.
New Lot Size: 17,424 sq. ft.
Existing Land Use: Single Family Home and Vacant Land
Adjacent Land Use
And Zoning: Residential. R-2 Zoning and Commercial C-4 across street.
Comprehensive
Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential Neighborhood
Zoning History: This property was originally platted in 1920.
Applicable
Regulations: Sections 153.050 and 153.100 of the City Code
Final Plat:
The proposed Ludewig Addition is a two-lot re-plat that combines two traditional City lots
(66’x132’) and makes one new lot that is 132’ by 132’. The property owner owns both lots and
they are more usable if they are combined into one lot. The applicant is planning on building a
detached garage at some point in the future. The new lot meets the standards of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances.
Each of these lots are already served by utilities and have proper access from City streets/alley.
The plat did create new drainage and utility easements around each lot which is required by the
City subdivision ordinance.
Final Plat Review Criteria
After the submittal of the final plat, the Planning Commission shall recommend approval or
disapproval of the plat. Failure of the Planning Commission to act upon the final plat shall be
deemed a recommendation of approval of the plat. If plat disapproval is recommended, the
grounds for disapproval shall be stated in the records of the Planning Commission.
A plat shall not be recommended for approval unless it:
(a) Conforms to the preliminary plat; (no preliminary plat required per 153.100)
(b) Conforms to the design standards set forth in this chapter;
(c) Conforms to the adopted Comprehensive Plan; and
(d) Is in accordance with all requirements and laws of this state.
Final Plat
Ludewig Addition
Planning Commission –3/19/24
Page 3
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this request.
If Planning Commission feels this Plat is acceptable the following conditions should be applied to
the final plat approval:
1. The final plat shall be recorded at the McLeod County Recorder’s Office within 270
days of approval.
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