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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. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 22, 2018 Page 2 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. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 22, 2018 Page 3 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.