HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeyer email [10-6-08]Jean
From: Lori Bartlett
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 9:19 AM
To: Jean
Subject: FW: Graceview Estates question
Attachments: Graceview Plat 2 Site Plan.pdf
Jean,
Please add this email response to the Graceview file.
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City of St. Joseph
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From: Cynthia Smith-Strack MDG, Inc. [mailto:cstrack@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 8:42 AM
To: Meyer, Judy
Cc: Lori Bartlett; Jean
Subject: Graceview Estates question
Greetings Judy,
First, thank you for contacting me with your question. Regarding building height max for apartment units. The
current standard (2008) is three stories or 40 feet. The 2001 standard was 35 feet. Since the SUP application
was filed this year, the 2008 rules apply. Also important to understand is the definition of building height. The
following definition was applicable in both 2001 and 2008 and can be found in the 'definitions' section of the
zoning ordinance:
"Subd. 15: Building Height. The vertical distance measured from the average ground level adjoining the building to the
highest point on the roof surface if a flat roof, to the deck line of mansard roofs, and to the mean height level between
eaves and ridge of gable, hip and gambrel roofs"
I'm attaching a site plan for the proposed units. Please note the gable roof and the average elevation difference
of 34'. This means the building height as proposed is 34' which meets both the 2001 and 2008 requirement.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. A copy of this email will be placed in the
Oct. 13th PC packet.
Cynthia Smith-Strack
Municipal Development Group, Inc.
888-7MDG-INC (toll free)
952-758-7399 (Metro)
888-763-4462 (fax)
25562 Willow Lane
New Prague, MN 56071
www.municipaldevelopmentgroup. com
Quoting "Meyer, Judy"
Cynthia,
The St Joe City offices said Judy is not in this week and referred my questions to you.
This question is in reference to the proposed apartments in Graceview Estates ll.
Thank You
Judy Meyer
'Judy Weyrens'Subject: hi
Judy
Meyer, JudySent: Monday, October 06, 2008 1:29 PMTo:
Sorry to bug you but con you c%rify on oportment s height of 35
We were to understood thot the oportments were higher thou that and were not in
comp/ionce with your ordinonce per your ottorney of the August meeting o/reody.
The height shou/d be meosured from grode to the top of the peok.
Is there o port of the ordinonce thot directs thot?
A/so do you hove b/ue prints in the office of the proposed oportment buildings?
Thank you.
Judy Meyer
Environmentol Services
705 Courthouse Squore
St Cloud, MN 56303
phone X320-656-6288
moin X320-656-3613
1-800-450-0852
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