07-20-21 PCM
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday,July 20, 2021
5:30 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M.
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The July 20, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Hacker
at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present ChairmanLofdahl, Vice Chairman Hacker,
Commissioner Garberg, Commissioner Wirt, Commissioner Sebesta,Commissioner
Hantge, and Commissioner Janssen. 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. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED June 15, 2021.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve June 15, 2021 meeting minutes. Second
by Commissioner Garberg. Motion approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SENIOR
CARE FACILITY IN AN R-2 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 710 PARK
ISLAND DRIVE SW.
Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview
of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report.
Brian Green (Thriving Minds) spoke about the proposed project and what they aim
to accomplish at this location. Patients would come to receive their intensive
memory care program with the goal of returning home. He noted that there would
not be a lot of activity on this site in regards to people coming and going, besides
staff.
Mr. Jochum noted that he talked with the applicant about parking, with
expectationsthatthehome functionessentiallylike a residential home. He also
reviewed the conditions for the conditional use permit, which contains that any
change in use requires a new conditional use permit.
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Commissioner Wirt asked if there was any plan to do medical treatment at this
facility or if it was more nutritional and rehab oriented.
Mr. Green responded that there will be medical treatment as needed, however this
program is mostlyrehabilitation. They will manage prescriptions, however there
will not be a doctor on staff besides Dr. Cass.
Commissioner Garberg asked about how parking will be monitored and what
happens if the applicant does not follow the parking restrictions.
Mr. Jochum responded that typically we monitor all conditional use permits that
are in place in the city and periodically drive-by, sometimes neighbors call to
report it. If they do not follow the parking requirements, a letter would be sent
stating they are not meeting the conditions stated in the conditional use permit. If
they continue to not meet the conditions, the conditional use permit could be
revoked. He mentioned it has never gotten to that point.
Roger Stearns, 720 Park Island Drive - asked if their clients will have their own
transportation and if they will be out doing their own shopping. Mr. Green
confirmed they will not.
Jim Wendling,715 Park Island Drive - inquired how this is financially feasible
and if the site is fully secured so the patients cannot escape the facility. He also
noted that he is looking forward to having the house occupied again. He asked
what the number of patients will be. Mr. Green responded that the site is fully
secure and at full capacity they can have 8 patients. He stressed that they are
committed to being respectful neighbors and a good asset to the community.
Jim Wendling brought up his concern over the financial piece of this project. Mr.
Green responded that their clients will be paying a substantial dollar amount to
attend their facility. They also have investors and bankers to ensure they are
meeting their numbers.
Mr. Jochum noted that the Planning Commission legally cannot take finances into
consideration, the decision is solely based off the zoning requirements.
Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Garberg close hearing
at 5:48 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Wirt to approve with 9 staff recommendations. Second
by Commissioner Janssen. Motion approved. Item will be on City Council
consent agenda on 07/27/2021.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. NONE
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
A. Kicked off an internal growth planning study to identify a few areas in Hutchinson
for future residential/commercial developments. Looking for some input from the
Planning Commission, the consultant may attend a future meeting to get feedback.
Also working on determining density requirements to make projects happendue to
infrastructure prices. Discussion on smaller lot sizes in the right area.
B. Construction material prices have slightly decreased so we have seen a small uptick
in construction in July.
C. UPCOMING MEETINGS – 1 item next month.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Wirtto adjourn the meeting, second by
Commissioner Sebesta. Meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.