Planning Commission

Regular Meetings

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Current Cases Under Review

Applications currently under review or scheduled for review by the Planning Commission are posted here.

Members


Mr. Jon Richardson 
Mr. David Inskeep
Rev. Darryl Peterson
Mr. Jackson Swearer (Chair)
Mr. Logan Leuenberger
Mr. Robert Hickman
Mr. Rod Calhoun (Vice Chair)
Ms. Valery Roberts-Ropp (*)
Ms. Jane Gamber (*)

(*) Member resides outside but within 3 miles of the Hutchinson city limits.
If you are interested in serving on the Planning Commission, please complete an Application for Appointment. 

Membership Structure


The 9-member commission is appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the Governing Body.  Two (2) of the members must reside outside but within 3 miles of the city limits.  Terms are 3 years with each member eligible for appointment to 2 consecutive terms plus 1 partial term.  For a current listing of members and terms of office, call 620-259-4132.


Meetings & Attendance Policy


An attendance record is kept.  All regular meetings of the Planning Commission shall be open to the public except that the Planning Commission may adjourn to executive session in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4317 et seq., entitled "Open Public Meetings" if applicable.  Resolution No. 2744, Section 4 (PDF), states "That members shall be required to attend not less than 75% of regular meetings."

Purpose


To carry out the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan and oversee the administration of the Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations.  The Hutchinson Planning Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. 

Establishment Authority


City Ordinance No. 1505 and Kansas Statute K.S.A. 12-744 enable communities to establish Planning Commissions in order to:
  • Conduct comprehensive planning
  • Establish zoning and subdivision regulations
  • Undertake community development efforts
  • Plan for public facilities
  • Review other elements of community planning relevant to the economic, physical, and social structure of the community

Public Meetings


Meetings are open to the public.  Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication at a Planning Commission meeting (or any City program, service or activity), should call the City Manager's Office at 620-2641 (TDD - KS Relay Center 711), as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting.