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Official Minutes- Planning Commission March 1,1999
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in
regular session on Monday March 1, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall.
I Plannin2 Commission Members: Present - Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners, Kathleen Kalinowski,
Jim Graeve, Gary Utsch, Cory Ehlert, Kurt Schneider. Chad Carlson, Secretary. Absent - Marge
Lesnick.
Others Present: Ken Jacobson, Tom Moore, Al Hess, and Tommy Vllene
CMS Auto Body - Motor Vehicle Dealers License:
Chairperson Klein called the meeting to order to discuss a request by CMS Auto Body for an additional
Motor Vehicle Dealers License to sell trailers on site. Ken Jacobson presented background information
on the business. The State of Minnesota is requiring a Motor Vehicle Dealers License for the sale of
trailers. Jacobson informed the Planning Commission that CMS Auto Body has been selling trailers for
the past seven years and needs the approval of the Planning Commission to continue to sell trailers.
The Planning Commission discussed the realm of the Motor Vehicle Dealers License and if CMS Auto
Body would be allowed to sell cars under the permit. The license would permit CMS Auto Body to sell
new or used cars. Jacobson stated that he has no intention of selling new or used cars under the license
and is securing the license strictly for the sale of trailers.
The Planning Commission determined that the sale of trailers falls into accordance with the Special Use
Permit granted to CMS Auto Body in 1988 and conforms to the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances.
Kalinowski made a motion to approve the authorization of a Motor Vehicle Dealers License for CMS
I Auto Body to sell trailers on the premises with the following findings:
1) the authorization of a Motor Vehicle Dealers License conforms to the Special Use Permit
granted in 1988, and
2) the approval DOES NOT authorize the sale of new or used cars by CMS Auto Body.
The motion was seconded by Schnieder.
Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, and Graeve
Nays: None Motion Carried.
SKN Properties. LLC. Final Plat:
The Planning Commission reviewed the Final Plat of SKN Properties, LLC. Commissioners reviewed
the elimination of Elm Street and the addition of a permanent ingress and egress off 305th Street as
identified on the Borgert Industrial Plat 2. SKN Properties, LLC Final Plat will have access via the
permanent ingress and egress to all the lots.
Utsch made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the SKN Properties, LLC Final Plat as
presented.
The motion was seconded by Graeve.
Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, and Graeve
Nays: None Motion Carried.
I Sound and Recordin2 Studio - General Business District:
Al Hess and Tommy Vllene presented plans to purchase the building located at 23 West Minnesota Street
(former 1 st State Bank building) for the purpose of a sound and recording studio. Vllene requested the
Planning Commission fmd that the proposed use is permitted under the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances,
Section 52.20, Subd. 2. Commissioners discussed similar uses as listed in said Ordinance.
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Commissioners discussed parking issues with the proposed use. Vllene stated that a majority of the
recording would take place in the afternoon and early evening. Vllene further stated the studio does have
large groups that arrive in buses, but it is not typical of the clientele and therefore feels two parking spots
in the back of the building would be adequate. Commissioners discussed that if the storage building in
the back of the lot were removed additional parking would be provided. I
Commissioners questioned the noise level of the business, and if the noise would impact businesses and
residents in the area. Vllene stated that major renovation work will be completed to make the facility
sound proof. Vllene stated that office hours will be from 9am to 5pm. However, it is likely recording
sessions will go into the evening.
Vllene stated the studio, Rock House Productions, will be one of the top five recording studios in the
State. EWert suggested that there be an open house after the renovation is completed and the studio is in
operation.
Schneider made a motion to approve the use of23 West Minnesota Street as a sound and recording studio
as permitted under St. Joseph Code of Ordinance Section 52.20, Subd. 2, (a) with the following
conditions:
1) the facility be sound proof as not to impact adjacent businesses and residents, and
2) the storage shed in the back of the lot is removed to provide additional parking spaces.
The motion was seconded by Kalinowski.
Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, Graeve, and Ehlert
Nays: None Motion Carried.
Carlson stated that a building permit needs to be obtained by Rock House Productions for remodeling of
the facility. Once the building is purchased and plans are approved, a building permit can be issued.
Approval of Minutes: I
Kalinowski made a motion to approve the February 8, 1999 minutes ofthe Planning Commission with
two grammatical corrections. 1) Page two, paragraph six "....a conditional use proved that the antennas
meet the requirements of this Ordinance" to "....a conditional use provided that the antennas meet the
requirements of this Ordinance ", 2) Page 2, paragraph 1 0 "...communication antennas should not be
placed with 1,500 feet of residents... "to "...communication antennas should not be placed within 1,500
feet of residents.. , ", The motion was seconded by Graeve and passed unanimously by those present.
Other Business:
Carlson reminded the Commissioners of the March lOth joint meeting with the City Council. The meeting
will be held at the Meeting Grounds at 6:00pm. The intent of the meeting is to review the changes to the
Zoning Ordinance and to review of the Township Comprehensive Plan.
Ehlert informed the Planning Commission that the meeting salary was increased to $25 per meeting by
the City Council.
Ehlert requested input from the Commissioners regarding their participation in disability insurance
provided by the City. The insurance would cover the Commissioners if they were acting on behalf of the
City at the time of an accident. Coverage for the Planning Commission would cost the City
approximately $80 per year. Ehlert was instructed by the Planning Commission to inform the City
Council that the disability coverage is warranted and the Planning Commission requests the coverage.
Ehlert stated he would address the City Council on this issue at the March 4, 1999 Council meeting. I
Adjourn:
The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:55pm.
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Chad A. Carlson {:~ ~ . -
Planning Commission Secretary