HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.10.25February 101h, 2025
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met on
Monday, February 10th, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall opening with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioners Mark Thompson, Isabella Margl, Jon Hazen,
Carmie Mick
Staff Present: Nate Keller
Public Comments: Joe Walz 33003 CR 3, Avon: Walz informed the commission that he does not agree
with the student liaison since they likely do not pay for fire service. Walz asked why property owners who
do not live in St. Joseph but own property within the city do not have the opportunity to serve on the
planning commission.
Agenda Review & Adoption: Thompson made a motion to approve Agenda Review & Adoption. The
motion was seconded by Mick and passed unanimously.
Approval of January 13th, 2025, minutes: Mick made a motion to approve the January 13t' minutes.
The motion was seconded by Thompson and passed unanimously by those present.
New Business:
a. Planning Commission — Student Liaison discussion
Keller explained there has been interest in having a student liaison on the Planning Commission. The idea
of a student liaison was introduced a few years ago and while there was interest, it was not pursued. The
student liaison would attend meetings, participate in dialogue, and likely be a non -voting member. The PC
recommendation would be forwarded to the mayor/council. Keller invited the commission to provide their
feedback.
The commissioners were in favor of having a student liaison. The commission had questions tied to the
length of time the liaison would be able to participate, if there may be multiple student liaisons, and
screening of the applicants.
b. Planning Commission — Ordinance 205 discussion
Keller explained the planning commission ordinance is in need of an update. Keller provided a review of
the drafted update which removed obsolete language and represents present and future needs.
Staff and the commission discussed the revisions. The commission would like to continue discussing
membership. The commission asked staff to bring back a map of the orderly annexation area to the next
discussion. Keller explained the legal department will review the updates before the draft is considered for
action.
Old Business:
Keller updated the Commission on the status of the Short-term Rental Ordinance. The ordinance will be
brought to the council at the February 18th meeting for action.
Other Business:
Keller gave an update on the tentative March 12'h Joint Planning Board meeting. Keller shared Andrew
Mooney will be serving as the council liaison to the PC. There will be action items on the agenda tied to
the Bee Line property on the March PC agenda. The EDA is exploring the idea of a boutique/hotel in the
downtown area. Hazen asked about Casey's Gas Station and the Laser Dentistry building. Thompson
asked about the development Cory Ehlert proposed and the wedding event venue.
Admiourn: Mick moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48PM. The motion was seconded by Margl and
the motion carried.
Minutes approved by
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February 101h, 2025
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Nate Keller
Community Development Director