HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 [09] Sep 15
I Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St.
Joseph met in regular session on Monday, September 15,1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the St.
Joseph City Hal/.
Members Present: Chair Hub Klein, S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Linda Sniezek, Marge
Lesnick, Dan Nierengarten. Council Liaison Cory Ehlert. Secretary Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: Economic Development Director Chad Carlson, Ellen Wahlstrom, Bob
Wahlstrom.
Land Use Moratorium: Chad Carl so", EDA Director, presented the following
suggestions for the Moratorium Area:
Moratorium Area #1: North of County Road 75, west of College A venue North
extending west to Millstream Park.
· Area west of Col/ege Avenue to the Mobile Home Park area: designate as
Commercial or General Business
· Area currently designated as RM: designation will remain RM mobile home
· Property currently owned by City and used as the Maintenance Facility.
Currently is zoned Industrial: recommendation to designate as Public.
· Property located behind the Maintenance Facility and west, the current
zoning is Industrial with a smalt portion as General Business: recommended
designation of Commercial or General Business.
The Commission discussed the property on the east side of College A venue North and
if it would be compatible to General Business. Carlson stated that in his opinion it
would be compatible. Also discussed was Sunset Manufacturing and if the operation
was General Business or Industrial. Carlson brieny discussed the expansion plans of
Sunset.
The Commission also discussed the property adjacent to the existing Railroad and the
right-of-way that has recently been purchased. The Commission discussed the need to
zone the property and how the property relates to the proposed Lake Woebegan Trail.
Sniezek made a motion to recommend the area behind the former Krebsbach Bulk
Tank site and west of the City Maintenance Facility be designated public; seconded by
Kalinowski.
Discussion: The Commission discussed the property north of the Maintenance
Facility and what appropriate uses would include.
The motion passed unanimously by those present.
Ehlert made a motion recommending the following zoning classification designations in
the Moratorium One area:
All remaining property in Moratorium One area to be designated General Business, and
all property currently zoned R3 be zoned General Business; seconded by Kalinowski.
The motion passed unanimously by those present. I
Moratorium Area #2: The area north of Minnesota Street and south of County Road
75, east of 3rd Avenue NE to 91st Avenue.
Wahlstrom discussed the need for the Planning Commission to expand the Ordinance
to include a setback whenever business abuts a residential neighborhood. The
Commission discussed reviewing the Zoning Ordinances and how to accomplish such a
task. Kalinowski stated the Commission needs to set aside time to review the
Ordinances in a timely manner and conduct the necessary hearings. Commissioners
agreed that the Ordinances need updating and written in a clear and concise manner.
Ehlert discussed the need to periodically review the Ordinances in the same manner
that the Comprehensive Plan is reviewed. The review would help to meet the needs of
the City.
The Commission discussed non-conforming uses in zoning districts and the impact
development has on the non-conforming uses. Development can reduce the value of a
parcel. Wahlstrom is requesting protection for residential homes abutting zoning
classifications other than residential and for protection of non-conforming uses in
Commercial or Industrial Development.
Carlson made the following recommendations:
· Property east of 3rd A venue and abutting 3rd A venue: recommendation to
designate as R-1 Single Family.
· Roske Property: recommendation to designate the property used by the
Fire Hallas Public and the remaining property as General Business.
· Bill Wasner Property: recommendation to designate as General Business.
· Property north of Minnesota Street to Bill Wasner Property:
recommendation to designate the property as R-1, single family.
· Existing apartment complexes, Hoffman property: recommendation to
designate the property as R-3, Multiple Family.
· Property currently owned by Bob and Ellen Wahlstrom: recommendation to
designate as R-1; Single Family.
· Property north and abutting Minnesota Street East (frontage lots, current
single family use); recommendation to designate the property as R-1, Single
Family
· The one lot of the Roske property abutting Minnesota Street and 4th A venue
NE is currently zoned General Business; recommendation to designate the
property as Public.
· Property abutting County Road 75, east of County Road 133;
recommendation to designate the property as General Business
Klein made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Economic Development
Director and schedule a re-zoning hearing for Monday, September 29, 1997 at 7:00
p.m.; The motion was seconded by Sniezek and passed unanimously by those present.
Sniezek made a motion to extend the Moratorium 30 days to allow the Planning
Commission to conduct the required public hearing and make a recommendation to
I the City Council. The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by
those present.
Approval of Minutes: Lesnick made a motion to approve the minutes of July 22 and
August 4, and August 26, 1997 as presented. The motion was seconded by
Nierengarten and passed unanimously by those present.
Other Business: Sniezek discussed complaints she has received by Hope Klocker,
Kay's Kitchen, and issues regarding Taco John's. Klocker indicated that a safety
hazard has been created by the removal of the trees, the development has encroached
her property and her parking lot is being used by Taco John patrons. Kalinowski
questioned at what point the issue is a neighbor dispute and when the City has the right
to intervene. Ehlert stated that he would discuss the safety hazard with the owner I
Paul Sullivan. Carlson stated that some ofíhe issues are competition and the City
does not have the authority to intervene.
Liaison Reports:
Planning Commission pay increase request: Ehlert reported that he discussed the
matter with the Council and they denied the request Your time. He stated that the
Council felt that budget restraints would prohibit any increases. The Commission
stated that because of the public hearings required and the amount of work required of
the Commission, they requested the increase. The Planning Commission stated they
have a different level of responsibility than other Commissions of the City.
Adjourn: Nierengarten made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.; seconded by Ehlert.
The motion passed unanimously by those present.
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