08-16-2011 PCMMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Hutchinson City Council Chambers
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Dave Johnston at 5:30 p.m. with the following
members present: Chris Kovacic, Christie Rock, Chad Czmowski, Dean Kirchoff, Jim Fahey and
Vice Chairman Dave Johnston Absent: John Lofdahl 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 June 21, 2011
Mr. Kirchoff moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Kovacic, the
consent agenda was approved unanimously
4.PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MARK WEGSCHEID, BROADBAND CORP.,
TO ALLOW A WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER OFFICE IN THE I/C
(INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT AT 585 HWY 7 WEST
Vice Chairman Johnston opened the hearing at 5:34 p.m. with the reading of publication #7892
as published in the Hutchinson Leader on August 3, 2011.
Mr. Jochum explained the property is located in the I/C district which requires a conditional use
permit for change of use. The property was previously an automobile dealership and the
building had been vacant until Mr. Wegscheid rented office space in October of 2010. The
conditional use permit will bring the use into compliance with City Code. Broadband is
subletting approximately 720 square feet of the building to “Tech Brothers” for home computer
repair services. He reported staff recommends approval and in reviewing the conditional use
permit, the Commission shall consider if the request meets the following standards:
(a) The proposed building or use at the particular location requested is necessary or
desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of the public
convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or
community;
(b) The proposed building or use will not have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon
adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, utility facilities
and other matters affecting the public health, safety and general welfare; and
(c) The proposed building or use will be designed, arranged and operated so as to permit
the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable
district regulations.
Minutes
Planning Commission – August 16, 2011
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Staff recommends approval with the following recommendations:
1. The proposal would meet the standards for granting a conditional use permit, subject to the
conditions stated.
2. The proposed use and site improvements would comply with the standards of the I/C district.
3. Sign permits are required prior to installation of any signage.
Anthony from Broadband Corp. explained they would like to continue to stay in the present
location. Discussion followed on the placement of towers on the site. There will be none at this
location.
Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded by Ms. Rock, the hearing closed at
5:38 p.m. Mr. Kirchoff made a motion to recommend approval of the request with staff
recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Czmowski, the motion carried unanimously. Vice
Chairman Johnston stated this item will be placed on the City Council consent agenda at their
meeting held August 23, 2011, in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.
5.NEW BUSINESS
None
6.OLD BUSINESS
a) Mr. Jochum updated the commission on the 1209 Lewis Ave. property. He stated the bank will
be rehabbing the property. He explained that staff has requested a project timeline. The
intention is that when the building permit is approved renovation will move quickly. The City will
require a written timeline.
7.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
a) Mr. Jochum reported the Planning Conference will be in St. Cloud at the end of September.
There is money in the budget for one Planning Commissioner to attend the conference.
b) There are no agenda items for September at this time. Next time we have business we will
amend the ordinance to cleanup several areas for consistency.
c) The Comp Plan steering committee may not meet in September but will meet again in October.
8.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.