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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-07 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in Joint session with the St. Joseph Planning Commission on Monday, February 12,2007 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. City Council Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom. Councilors Al Rassier, Dale Wick, Renee Symanietz, and Steve Frank. Administrator Judy Weyrens. Planning Commission Members Present: Chair Bob Loso. Commissioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Michael Deutz, Ross Rieke, Mark Anderson and Council Liaison Al Rassier. City Reoresentatives Present: EDA consultant Cynthia Smith-Strack Others Present: Collegeville Development Communities representatives Jim Diagovanni Mayor Carlbom stated the purpose of the meeting is to review the concept plan for the development entitled Millstream Lofts and Shops: At this time Mayor Carlbom turned the floor over to City Administrator Judy Weyrens. Weyrens stated the City staff has been working with Collegeville Communities on a proposed redevelopment plan for the property known as the Krebsbach site. The property is currently vacant and the proposed development includes a two story development with residential dwelling units on the second level and commercial shops on the lower level. The proposed development also includes the demolition of the St. Joseph Laundromat. This area will serve as a courtyard for the development. It is anticipated that the commercial suite adjacent to the courtyard will consist of a restaurant that will be able to provide outdoor dining. The proposed development is consistent with the standards in the General Business District. Weyrens clarified that a concept plan is a broad brush approach to reviewing a plan to determine it it meets the general intent of the zoning district. The detailed plans have not been reviewed at this time as engineering and architectural plans are costly and the Ordinance does not require detail at this stage of development. Weyrens stated that the City Staff has reviewed the plans and have recommended the City Council and Planning Commission accept the plan, authorizing the developer to move to the next step in the planning process. At this time Mayor Carlbom turned the floor over to Collegeville Development. Jim Diagovanni spoke on behalf of Collegeville Communities. Diagovanni stated that as Weyrens has indicated the proposed plan includes a mixed density development with 18 residential units on the second level and 10 commercial suites on the lower level. Due to the cost of the project, the development will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will consist of eight residential units and four commercial suites. At this time Collegeville Communities have secured three letters of intent for the commercial suites and five letters of intent for the residential suites. Upon being questioned as to the timeframe for development, Diagovanni stated that CDC has completed both the preliminary and [mal TIF application. The application material submitted for the concept plan included a timeline that identified ground breaking in May of2007 with completion in September of2007. CDC has hired W Gohman construction as the general contract and they are currently working on the documents for the required planning processes. To follow is a summary of discussion regarding the concept plan from both members of the City Council and Planning Commission. PARKING Does the plan meet the parking requirements of the Ordinance. The plan does not indicate how many parking spaces are required and how many are provided. Weyrens reiterated that the plan before the Council and Planning Commission at this time are concept only. If the concept is approved at this meeting the additional details will be provided and the plan will be reviewed for Ordinance compliance. Diagovanni stated that CDC is not looking for relief at this time and they anticipate being able to meet the requirements. Weyrens reminded those present that the subject property is located in the Central Business District and as such strict adherence to the Parking requirements of the Ordinance is not required. In the past the Planning Commission and have granted relieffor development in the Central Business district if the development provides required parking for all residential developments. If deviation from the Ordinance is required, the Planning Commission will have an opportunity to discuss and determine the required parking. HOUSING TYPE (Rental versus Non Rental) Those present questioned if the proposed dwelling units are intended as rental units. Diagovanni stated that it is the intent of CDC to sell the each of the residential units, it is not intended as a rental unit. However, if a property owner sub-leases the unit, CDC has no control. There was considerable discussion as to the difference in parking requirements between rental units and owner occupied units. Again it was stated that the parking requirements will be reviewed and the analysis will be presented to the Planning Commission for consideration. ALLEY VACATION Commissioners questioned the existing north/south alley and the same has been vacated. Weyrens responded that the previous property owner had requested the vacation of the north/south alley and the Council agreed to vacate the alley with the submission of a development plan. As the alley does not include easements for utilities or access to property is not needed from the alley, the request to vacate the alley appeared to be in the best interest of the public. Therefore, during the planning process the City Council will consider a request to vacate the alley. SITE PLAN DETAILS Those present questioned if the proposed development plan includes a signage plan. Smith-Strack responded that site plan material must include a master site plan. Diagavonni stated that in reviewing the proposed Ordinance it appears that the signage will fall within the allowable limits. There being no further questions, Loso made a motion to accept the concept plan entitled Millstream Shops and Lofts as presented by Collegeville Development Group with the understanding that staffwill continue to work on the detailed plans including: parking, rental status, balconies as they relate to BBQ devices, signage, landscape detail Common Interest Community requirements and alley vacation. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski and passed unanimously by both the Planning Commission and City Council. Future Development Plan: Weyrens presented the Planning Commission and Council with draft concept plans for the following proposed developments FELD/PROM PROPERY Proposed development includes platting 35 acres of property with a mix of Industrial and Commercial. The area proposed to be platted falls outside the North Corridor study area and can be platted without affect to the study. It is anticipated that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the proposed plan in April with the City Council reviewing the draft Environmental documents in March. COUNTY ROAD 75 AND 8TH A VENUE NE Proposed development includes the construction of two multi office complexes which will be constructed in two phases with the first phase beginning in 2007. It is anticipated that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the plans in April. Adiourn: The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:25 PM. ~.'''-'' ~f'7 d)-f!//vl.t!~(/