04-18-2017 PCM MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday,April 18, 2017
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The April 18, 2017 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Fahey at
5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chair Fahey, Vice Chair Wick,
Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Lofdahl, and
Commissioner Forcier. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, John Olson, City
Public Works, Marc Sebora, City Attorney, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist
and Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. OATH OF OFFICE
A. Tom Wirt
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED March 21, 2017.
Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl, Second by Commissioner Wick. Motion
approved.
Motion to Approve—Motion to Reject
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MURAL IN
THE MAIN STREET AREA DISTRICT LOCATED AT 105 WASHINGTON
AVE E.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission.
Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets.
Main concern is that the mural is passable and is not damaged by passerbys. The
City is not responsible for this mural. Mural will be 3 ft. above sidewalk for
snow removal. Mural will be on panels and hung on the building, not directly
painted on the building. City of Hutchinson will have no liability for damage
due to future roadwork, sidewalk repair, snow removal, streetlight repair and
other city related work.
Minutes
Hutchinson Planning Commission
April 18, 2017
Page 2
Don 1070 West Shore Dr. (Quilt Haven). Would like to learn more about the
mural process. They are interested in more murals in town.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Lofdahl to close
hearing at 5:41 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Lofdahl to approve with staff recommendations.
Second by Commissioner Forcier. Motion approved. Item will be on City
Council consent agenda on 4/25/2017.
Motion to close hearing—Motion to approve with staff recommendations—Motion to reject
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR CEN BANK LOCATED AT 1380
MONTREAL ST SE.
Mr. Jochum reviewed the application as outlined in the Commission's packets.
Fire truck turnaround needs to be addressed and is currently in the works.
Applicant may work on an easement with the neighbor to the North so Emergency
Vehicles can exit the site. This would be a curb cut area with turf. Commissioner
Garberg questioned the easement area to stop the general public from using.
Different options are being looked into.
Storm water will be using Menard Pond. Applicant must show before and after
elevations.
Guard rail required at retaining wall over 30 inches above grade.
Motion by Commissioner Forcier to approve with staff recommendations.
Second by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved. Item will be on the City
Council consent agenda on 4/25/2017.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. Upcoming Meetings
Dan Jochum noted that we have two applications for the May Planning
Commission meeting at this time.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Wick, Second by Commissioner Wirt to adjourn at 5:53
p.m.