10-19-2010 PCMMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Hutchinson City Council Chambers
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. with the following members
present: Chris Kovacic, Chad Czmowski, Dean Kirchoff, Dave Johnston and Chairman Lofdahl.
Absent: Christie Rock and Jim Fahey Also present: Dan Jochum, Planning Director, Kent Exner,
City Engineer, Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Consideration of Minutes dated September 21, 2010
Mr. Kovacic moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Johnston.
The consent agenda was approved unanimously
4.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5.NEW BUSINESS
a) REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORK PLAN
Mr. Jochum began the presentation by explaining why cities must plan. He explained the
Comprehensive Plan is a document to rely on and a legal basis for land use controls. The plan
is a guide for the council, property owners and developers. The City must work with all
jurisdictions in the process of updating the plan. There is a need for re-evaluating the 2002 plan
and include relevant facts. Citizen input is important. He stated ideally we should complete a
yearly review of the plan to make updating much easier. He commented on the implementation
and updating to keep the plan current. Citizen buy-in is important and citizens must be kept
informed and given a choice. The plan is a decision making tool for the City. Mr. Jochum
commented on the difference between planning and zoning.
Mr. Jochum presented the work plan for updating the Comprehensive Plan. He commented on
the project kick-off meeting and the process including the review of the current 2002 plan,
background and past planning efforts, mapping and meetings including open houses. He
commented on the topics to be included in the Comprehensive Plan and the need to include all
City departments and outside sources for some areas of the plan such as transportation,
housing, park and recreation, environment and economic development.
6.OLD BUSINESS
None
Minutes
Planning Commission – October 19, 2010
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7.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) Mr. Jochum explained the sign ordinance was tabled by the City Council. The Council would
like to include language to allow this type of sign in residential areas. He will draft language to
allow these signs in residential areas without graphics only using letters and numbers.
8.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.