PC Packet 03.17.15
AGENDA
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday,March 17, 2015
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.SWEARING IN OF BRAD WICK
4.CONSENT AGENDA
A.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATEDJANUARY 20, 2015
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
6.NEW BUSINESS
A.Discussion of possible revisions to the River Overlay Zoning District ordinance.
B.Discussion of possible creation of an Interim Use Permit ordinance.
C.Other discussion items regarding Ordinances or Planning Initiatives
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A.Upcoming Meetings
9.ADJOURNMENT
DIRECTORS REPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT
To:Hutchinson Planning Commission
From:Mike Schumann, Dolf Moon, Mike Bahe, Dave Hunstad,Miles Seppelt, Jeff Page, Jean
Ward, Judy Flemming, John Webster, John Olson, Lenny Rutledge, Kent Exner, John
Paulson, Marc Sebora, Dan Hatten, Dan Jochum, Andrea Schwartz, and Kyle Dimler
Date:March 10, 2015, for March 17, 2015, Planning Commission Meeting
Application:Discussion of River Overlay District Zoning Ordinance and Possible Interim Use
Ordinance
Applicant:N/A
DISCUSSION OF RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT ORDINANCE AND POSSIBLE
INTERIM USE ORDINANCE
Brief Description
Please review the two attached documents (1) current River Overlay District Ordinance (2) possible
Interim Use Ordinance.
The Planning Commission should consider the following options for the River Overlay District
Ordinance:
1)Amendments to the current River Overlay District Ordinance.
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a.Possible tiered approach of more regulation closer to river (south side of 3Avenue)
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and less regulation between 3Avenue and Hwy 7.
b.Other ideas for amendments.
2)Rescinding the entire River Overlay District Ordinance.
3)Leaving the River Overlay District Ordinance as is.
Many cities have adopted Interim Use Ordinances over the past several years. An interim use ordinance
allows a use for a period of time as defined within the Interim Use Permit process. In comparison,
Conditional Use Permits do not allow for a timeframe to be associated with the permit. Cities have found
they have more control on Interim Use Permits because they can set a timeframe for allowing a certain
use. Staff believes the Interim Use Ordinance would be a good tool for the City of Hutchinson to be able
to use to manage uses within the City.
If the Planning Commission wishes, Staff can bring back amended ordinances for a public hearing for the
April 21, 2015 Planning Commission.
If there are any questions related to any of these items please contact Dan Jochum.