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PC Packet 09.21.21 AGENDA HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:30 p.m. Hutchinson City Center 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED August 17, 2021 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MURAL st IN THE MAIN STREET AREA DISTRICT LOCATED AT 22 1AVE NE. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS 8. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 17, 2021 5:30 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 5:30P.M. The August 17, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Hacker at 5:30 p.m. Members in bold were present Chairman Lofdahl, 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, Andrea Schwartz, City of Hutchinson Permit Technician and Madison Newcomb, City of Hutchinson Planning and Building Assistant. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES DATED July 20, 2021. Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve July 20, 2021 meeting minutes. Second by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LIGHT- MANUFACTURING BUSINESS IN A C-3 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 125 MAIN ST N. Dan Jochum, City Planner addressed the Commission and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Jochum then covered the staff report. Commissioner Lofdahl, asked for clarification on whetheror not the old building will remain in use. This decision has not been made at this point. This matter is moot to the Planning Commission decision. Commissioner Garberg asked if there was an easement between Wells Fargo and the current property. Mr. Jochum answered that there are cross easements on the property that were formed when Wells Fargo was built that will carry forward with the property. Commissioner Hantge asked if the 2013 Comprehensive Plan was the most recent. He noted that the plan highly supports a mixed use in the area. Dan Jochum expanded on this topic. Minutes Hutchinson Planning Commission August 17, 2021 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Hantge, second by Commissioner Garberg close hearing at 5:43 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Hantge to approve with 5 staff recommendations. Second by Commissioner Lofdahl. Motion was opposed by Commissioner Wirt. Motion approved by Commissioner Hantge, Commissioner Lofdahl and Commissioner Garberg. Item will be on City Council regular agenda on 08/24/2021. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. NONE 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 7. COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF A. UPCOMING MEETINGS – 1 item next month. B. Dan Jochum spoke about the pyramid of digression. The commission needs to give a legal reason for denial of a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Hantge asked then what the purpose of the commission is to be then. Mr. Jochum answered that the job of the commission is to set conditions that best represent the Conditional Use Permit. There was more discussion. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Lofdahl to adjourn the meeting, second by Commissioner x. Meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m. STAFFREPORT –PLANNING DEPARTMENT To:Hutchinson Planning Commission From: Dan Jochum, AICP Date: September 16, 2021 for September 21, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting st Application: CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MURAL LOCATED AT 22 1 AVE. NE. Applicant: Morgan Baum/Todd Lake Arts CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MURAL Morgan Baum/Todd Lake Arts has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to put up a mural on the west side of st the Clay Coyote, located at 22 1 Ave. NE.The mural will be painted directly onto the building. Conditional Use Permit st 22 1Ave. NE Planning Commission – 9-21-21 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Existing Zoning: C-3 Central Commercial District st Property Location: 22 1 Avenue NE Lot Size: .075 acres Existing Land Use: Commercial Adjacent Land Use: Commercial Adjacent Zoning: C-3 – Central Commercial District Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Mixed Use Applicable Regulations: Sections 154.042(E) (10) Analysis: Overview: The applicant is seeking to put a mural on the west side of the Clay Coyote (see attached image). The mural will be painted directly onto the building. Public Arts Commission: The Public Arts Commission also had a chance to review Mr. Wegshied’s proposal and does not have any specific concerns or recommended conditions. City Staff Review City staff reviewed the proposal and do not have any concerns. Conditional Use Permit: The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required per section 154.042(E) (10) of City Code. The following are standards for granting a conditional use permit: (a) The proposed building or use at the particular location requested is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of the public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community; (b) The proposed building or use will not have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, utility facilities and other matters affecting the public health, safety and general welfare; and Conditional Use Permit st 22 1Ave. NE Planning Commission – 9-21-21 Page 3 (c) The proposed building or use will be designed, arranged and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions: 1. A new conditional use permit is required if a new, different mural replaces the subject mural.