PC Packet 08.20.24
AGENDA
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
5:30 p.m. Hutchinson City Center
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
2.OATH OF OFFICE -KARISSA KOSEK
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Consideration of Minutes dated July 16, 2024
5.PUBLIC HEARING
A.Consideration of a Vacation of Easements located at Lots 1 and 2, Block 3,
Second Addition to the Meadows.
6.NEW BUSINESS
A.None.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.None.
8.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A.Upcoming Meetings
9.ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
5:30p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
The July 16, 2024Planning Commission meeting was called to order byChairman Fahey
at 5:30p.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 June 18,2024.
Motion by CommissionerHackerto approveJune 18, 2024meeting minutes.
Second by CommissionerWirt. Motion approved.
4.PUBLIC HEARING
A.CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PLACEMENT OF FILL
WITHIN THE FLOOD FRINGE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 905 ADAMS ST SE.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and introduced 3M
representative Joe Nelson.
Joe Nelson, 3M representative –gave a brief overview of the project.
Mr. Jochumthen covered the staff report.
Vice Chairman Hacker asked applicant if they are ok with the recommendations
given by staff. Applicant noted they are good with the items.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
July 16, 2024
Page 2
Jody Steffles, 638 Jefferson St SE, asked if her address would really be affected
by this project being that she did receive a notice. It was noted that there should
be no affect to her property.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta, second by Commissioner Janssen to close the
hearing at 5:42 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve the Conditional Use Permit with 6
staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Sebesta. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 07/23/2024.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TATTOO
EXTABLISHMENT IN A C-3 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 35 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.
Alexa Jacobson, applicant for the tattoo establishment. Gave a description of her
business, location and reason for wanting to open here in Hutchinson.
Commissioner Wirt asked if the primary access will be in the front or back of the
building. The applicant noted access would be in the back of the building.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta, second by Commissioner Wirt to close the
hearing at 5:47 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve the Conditional Use Permit with 5 staff
recommendation. Second by Commissioner Hacker. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 07/23/2024.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE (Mr. Jochum noted that the application for Lot Split was withdrawn from the
agenda)
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. AUGUST MEETING – application from Bonneville Land & Cattle for a Vacation of
Easements
B. NEW MEMBER – Karissa Kosek will be joining the Planning Commission in August
C. DOWNTOWN PLAN – Mr. Jochum gave un update on the meeting that was held
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Hacker to
adjourn the meeting, Meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT
To: Hutchinson Planning Commission
From:Dan Jochum, AICP and City of Hutchinson Planning Staff
Date: August 13,2024 for August 20, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting
Application:Consideration of Vacation of Easements Located at Lots 1 & 2, Block 3,
Second Addition to the Meadows
Applicant:Bonneville Land & Cattle LLC
Vacation of Easements
The purpose of this request is to vacate a drainage and utility easement located along the interior
property line of lots 1 & 2, Block 3 of Second Addition to the Meadows. The proposed structure
is a duplex, so an easement isn’t needed on the interior property line, as the duplex will be built
up to the interior property line on each side of the duplex.Additionally, a structure cannot be
built on an easement.
Vacation of Easements
Planning Commission –8/20/24
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Existing Zoning: R-1, R-2and R-2PD
Property Location: 915 and 917 Golf Course Road NW
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Adjacent Land Use
And Zoning: Residential
Comprehensive
Land Use Plan: Medium Density Residential
Zoning History: Lot were platted in June 2024
Applicable
Regulations: City Charter Section 13.05
Vacation of Easements:
The drainage and utility easement (see attached map) needs to be vacated in order to construct the
duplex that is proposed at this location.
Vacation: Section 13.05 of the City Charter states: “A majority of the council may by resolution
vacate any street, alley or any public grounds within the city. Such vacation may be made only
after published notice and an opportunity of affected property owners and public to be heard, and
upon such further terms and by such procedure as is prescribed in MN Stat 412.851, and which
the council by resolution may prescribe. A notice of completion of such proceedings shall be
filed with the proper county officers in accordance with law.”
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the vacation and release of easements as noted above.