05.21.24 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
5:30p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The May 21, 2024Planning Commission meeting was called to order byChairman Fahey
at 5:30 p.m.Members in bold were present ChairmanFahey, Vice Chairman Hacker,
Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, and
Commissioner Janssen. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, Mike
Stifter, City Public WorksDirector, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist, Marc
Sebora, City Attorney,Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Planning and
Building Specialist, Rozanne Johnson, City of Hutchinson Planning and Building
Assistant.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.CONSENT AGENDA
A.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED April 16, 2024.
Motion by CommissionerHackerto approveApril 16, 2024meeting minutes.
Second by CommissionerGarberg. Motion approved.
4.PUBLIC HEARING
A.CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TATTOO
EXTABLISHMENT IN A C-3 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 140 MAIN ST N.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Josh Lowe, 1045 Prairie Ridge Ln Lester Prairie, Operations Managerfor
Something to Crow About – explained to the Commissioners that they will be
doing Paramedical tattooing, covering scarsand such.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Janssento close the
hearing at 5:37 p.m.
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Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Conditional Use Permit with 5
staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 05/28/2024.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR SECOND ADDITION TO THE MEADOWS.
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 easement on Block 1 and who will be
responsible for these utilizes in the future. This responsibility will be to the
homeowner if repair is needed.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta, second by Commissioner Hacker to close the
hearing at 5:47 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Final Plat with 5 staff
recommendations. Second by Commissioner Janssen. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 05/28/2024.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RAVENWOOD SOUTH SECOND
ADDITION.
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 you can put a patio in the Airport Zone? Mr.
Jochum noted that yes you can have a patio, but not a structure attached to the
house.
Commissioner Janssen asked if there will be sufficient utility connection available.
Mr. Jochum note yes.
Bruce Naustal, 1175 Dale St – asked about the south 60’ of the pond,
easement/ROW from pond to Dale St? Bruce asked if there is still need for this.
Dan noted this in for the long-range plan to connect Airport Rd. and yes they
will still plan to use it someday.
Chairman Fahey asked if this easement should be extended on the new outlot for
future connection? Vice Chairman Hacker noted the importance of doing this
now.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta, second by Commissioner Wirt to close the
hearing at 6:04 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Garberg to approve the Preliminary Plat with 12 staff
th
condition and add in the continued easement
recommendations, striking the 6
through Outlot A. Second by Commissioner Hacker. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 05/28/2024.
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D. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR BONNEVILLE ADDITION.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Sue Hazelwood, 805 Willow Dr - did not get notice, drainage is terrible
Betty Sturges, 855 Willow - did not get notice, drainage is terrible
Doug Anderson, 1485 South Grade - concerned about infrastructure on Honey
tree
Motion by Commissioner Garberg, second by Commissioner Sebesta to close the
hearing at 6:16 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Final Plat with 2 staff
recommendations. Second by Commissioner Garberg. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 05/28/2024.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. DOWNTOWN PLAN – steering committee will meet again this week.
B. JUNE MEETING – We have two items for the June agenda
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Garberg, second by Commissioner Wirt to
adjourn the meeting, Meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.