08-22-2018 PCM MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday,August 22, 2018
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The August 22, 2018 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Fahey at
5:32 p.m. Members in bold were present Chair Fahey,Vice Chair Wick, Commissioner
Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Lofdahl, Commissioner Hantge and
Commissioner Forcier. Also present were Dan Jochum, City Planner, Kent Exner, City
Engineer, John Olson, City Public Works, John Paulson, City Environmental Specialist,
Marc Sebora,City Attorney and Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED MAY 15, 2018.
Motion by Commissioner Wick, Second by Commissioner Forcier. Motion
approved.
Motion to Approve—Motion to Reject
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATON OF A SITE PLAN, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
FOR HIGHFIELD SECOND ADDITION.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission.
Chris Raimann (project developer) reviewed the application as outlined in the
Commission's packets. New units will have 3 story, larger units, common areas,
etc. Market rate apartments.
Dan Jochum reviewed the staff report for the Site Plan. Fire Dept. is asking for
modification to fire hydrant locations. This will be worked on with the developer.
There will not be parking allowed on the street (this is already stated in the
conditions).
Commissioner Hantge questioned where occupants will go during snow removal.
Mr. Raimann answered that the on-site managers monitor these situations and
manage them well.
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Commissioner Wick asked how big the stormwater pond is. This is a large pond
that is a connection of 2 ponds. The pond is benched to help in case of accidents.
Dan Jochum reviewed the staff report for the Preliminary and Final Plat. Staff has
recommended approval with 13 recommendations.
There was discussion regarding SAC and WAC fees.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Wick to close hearing at
6:04 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve with staff recommendations. Second
by Commissioner Wick. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent
agenda on 08/28/2018.
Motion to close hearing—Motion to approve with staff recommendations—Motion to reject
5. NEW BUSINESS
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDING THAT A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FOR DEVOLOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 AND A TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 4-
20 CONFORMS TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY.
Miles Seppelt addressed the board, and explained that this is for an expansion to
Warrior Manufacturing on the East side of the building(25,000 sq. ft. warehouse)
$2.7 Million project. There are bad soils in the area so the City is looking at doing
a TIF for this project to help with financing. This is not contaminated soil just bad
for construction.
Dan Jochum explained to the Commissioners that approval of this project is saying
that the land use in the area is consistent and meets the City of Hutchinson
Comprehensive Plan.
Motion made by Commissioner Forcier to approve. Second by Commissioner
Garberg. Motion approved unanimously.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. KFC Project is still underway. The anchor tenant pulled out and a new tenant is
underway. Project is hopeful to start in the spring.
B. Century Court West project is also underway.
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. September will have a site plan application.
B. If any Commissioners are interested in training they should contact Dan. There are
opportunities available.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, Second by Commissioner Wick to adjourn at
6:10 p.m.