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MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 2,2002
Hutchinson City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Arndt at 5:30 p.m. with the
following members present Kathy Hanneman, Brandon Fraser, Jim Haugen,
Lynn Otteson, Dean Kirchoff, Robert Hantge and Chairman Arndt. Absent:
Also presentJulie Wischnack, AICP, Planning Director, Marc Sebora, City
Attorney and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCT A SUBSTATION AND
LINES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT
Chairman Arndt opened the hearing at 5:05 p.m. with the reading of
publication #6748 as published in The Hutchinson Leader on Thursday,
June 20, 2002.
Ms. Wischnack commented on the request and the section of code
regulating the request.
Clarence Kadrmas, Hutchinson Utilities, gave a history and background of
the project. He stated the present system does not support the City need
for electric service. He explained the substation will increase power to
the City. Mr. Kadrmas commented on the route and cost of the lines.
Discussion followed on when an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is
needed. This will not require the EAW.
Mr. Robert Hartsuiker, 708 Hilltop Dr., stated he is not against the project
but does have some concerns with lighting of the property and how it will
affect the residential properties and also fencing or marking the guy wires
as a safety precaution especially in the winter when the snowmobilers are
present.
Mr. Kadrmas stated they will make modifications to face the lighting away
from the residential properties. He stated there may be flood lights on at
night only in emergencies while they are working at the site.
Discussion followed on fencing the wires or using reflective material to
warn snowmobilers.
Mr. Hantge made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Fraser
the hearing closed at 5:25 p.m. Ms. Hanneman made a motion to
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recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1.
Lighting must be shielded form abutting residential neighborhood and 2.
Guy wires must be covered with florescent reflective material for safety.
Seconded by Ms. Otteson, the motion carried unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
4. OLD BUSINESS
5. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) Neighborhood informational meeting regarding Hospice house
Ms. Wischnack commented on the informational meeting with neighbors
of a proposed Hospice House located at the end of Park Island Dr. The
proposal is by Connect Care. She stated there will be some zoning
issues. There was concern by some of the neighboring property owners.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.