03.19.24 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
The March 19, 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 February 20, 2024.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve February 20, 2024 meeting minutes.
Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR LUDEWIG ADDITION.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Chairman Lofdahl noted that the current garage will need to be removed to build
a new detached garage.
Motion by Commissioner Fahey, second by Commissioner Hacker to close the
hearing at 5:37 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Fahey to approve the Final Plat with 1 staff
recommendation. Second by Commissioner Janssen. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 03/26/2024.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Dan checked on the expiration of the termsof the current members. They are as
follows:
Commissioner Garberg – March, 2027(second full term)
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Commissioner Fahey– March, 2027 (first full term)
Chairman Lofdahl – March, 2024 (first full term)
Commissioner Janssen – March, 2025 (first full term)
Commissioner Wirt – March, 2025 (first full term)
Vice Chairman Hacker – March, 2028 (second full term)
Motion made for Commissioner Fahey to be Chairman, by Vice Chairman Hacker
– motion was accepted.
Motion made for Commissioner Janssen to be Chairman, by Chairman Lofdahl –
motion was declined.
Motion approved by all for Commissioner Fahey to be Chairman.
Motion made for Commissioner Hacker to be Vice Chairman,by Chairman
Lofdahl – motion was accepted.
Motion approved by all for Commissioner Hacker to be Vice Chairman.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
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A. DOWNTOWN PLAN – first meeting was February 29, 2024. Housing is a big
piece.
B.ANNUAL REPORT– annual building report was given to the City Council at the
February 27th meeting. 20 new homes and approximately 20 million dollars in
valuation for 2023, staff expects 2024 to be similar.
C. NEW ZONING REGULATION – Missing Middle Housing Legislation. This bill
is moving along and has bipartisan support.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Garberg, second by Commissioner Hackerto
adjourn the meeting, Meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.