04-20-21 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
The April 20, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was a virtual meeting called to order by
Vice Chairman Lofdahl at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Vice Chair Lofdahl,
Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta, Commissioner
Hantge, Commissioner Janssen and Commissioner Hacker. 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, Tom Gifferson,
Police Chief, Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician and Madison
Newcomb City of Hutchinson Planning and Building Assistant
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Hantge nominated Commissioner Lofdahl for Chairman
Approved
Commissioner Lofdahl nominated Commissioner Hacker for Vice Chairman
Approved
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED March 16, 2021.
Motion by Commissioner Sebesta. Second by Commissioner Janssen. Motion
approved.
Motion to Approve – Motion to Reject
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A CIVIL AIR PATROL TRAINING FACILITY LOCATED AT
840 AIRPORT RD SW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
John Olson spoke about the project. Turned the conversation over to Bruce
Anthony (Civil Air Patrol) to answer any questions.
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Kevin Dunlevy (Civil Air Patrol) explained what the Civil Air Patrol does and that
they are very excited to be coming to the area.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Sebesta to close
hearing at 5:43 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Janssen to approve with 6 staff recommendations.
Second by Commissioner Hacker. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 04/27/2021.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject
B. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR CENTURY COURT WEST.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Commissioner Wirt asked where the easements get recorded. Mr. Jochum
answered that they are recorded with the Plat.
Dan Berkner, 875 Cleveland – questioned what was going to happen to the lot on
the north side. He is concerned about the dirt piles and tall grass and weeds
growing. It was noted that the next 3 building will be starting very soon, and the
area will cleaned up very soon.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt, second by Commissioner Janssen to close hearing
at 5:51 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Janssen to approve with 2 staff recommendations.
Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 04/27/2021.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to reject
C. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AT
SOUTHFORK RIDGE FOURTH ADDITION.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Gus Wurdell, 1052 Whiteowl Trl. (developer), spoke about the homes and sizes.
He mentioned that the association documents have already been started. Mr.
Wurdell noted his concern for no parking on the road. He is asking for parking on
one side of the road. City staff will look into this.
Commissioner Hantge asked about having some parking pads/areas to
accommodate this. Commissioner Hantge also asked about the length of the
driveway and is questioning the ability of visitors to park.
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Kent Exner explained that the no on-street parking was more of a safety concern
for emergency vehicles.
There was more discussion about the parking issue.
Commissioner Janssen expressed his concern of the change to the front setback.
He is worried about the parking in the driveway.
Mr. Wurdell explained that the boxes shown on the Plat are the pad area for the
home. The house and landscaping will all fit into this pad area. The rest of the
space per lot is part of the association.
Cory Gallagher -1443 Southfork Dr asked about the traffic flow in the area. He
also asked about the private drainage system and where it was located. He also
asked about street illumination. If there is not any street lighting he would like to
request a light at the south end of Southfork Dr.
Mr. Jochum noted that the Planning Staff discussed the need to accommodate a
park in this area.
Commissioner Hacker noted the need for new homes like this and the new lots to
be available in our town. Local realtors are very excited about this development.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Wirt to close hearing
at 6:27 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Hacker to approve with 11 staff recommendations
(pulling #8 to be discussed by the developer and City Staff). Second by
Commissioner Hantge. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent
agenda on 04/27/2021.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations –
Motion to reject
D. CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING ORDINACNE AMENDMENTS TO
SECTION 154.024 REGARDING EASEMENT AREAS AND SECTION
154.116 REGARDING PARKING LOT REQUIREMENTS.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of
the amendment.
Commissioner Hantge questioned if paved surface included concrete. Mr. Jochum
explained that it does not right now. Commissioner Wirt asked if this could include
the impermeable surfaces and the answer was yes.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Lofdahl to close
hearing at 6:36 p.m.
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Motion by Commissioner Sebesta to approve. Second by Commissioner Janssen.
Motion approved. Item will be on City Council consent agenda on 04/27/2021.
Motion to close hearing – Motion to approve with staff recommendations – Motion to
reject
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
8. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – sounds like we will have an application or two for next
month.
B. Commissioner Lofdahl asked about the AC Club. They are working through some
soil issues.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hantge to adjourn the meeting, second by
Sebesta. Meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.