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Home My WebLink About1992 [06] Jun 01June 1, 1992 Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, June 1, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Members of the Commission Ken Hiemenz, Sr. Kathleen Kalinowski, Linda Sniezek, Dan Nierengarten, Kurt Schnieder, Donald "Bud" Reber. Judy Weyrens, Secretary of the Board. Others Present: Council Liaison Stephanie Hazen, Joe Hanson, Robin Hanson, Dave Pfannenstein, Caroline Schriml, Bill Elfering, Steve Dehler, Robert Loso, Don Hanson, Duane Ohman, Dan Schmitz, Kevin Donnay OLD BUSINESS Caroline Schriml - Lot Split: Dave Pfannenstein, representing Caroline Schriml appeared before the Commission to present a revised proposal for splitting the property owned by Caroline Schriml. The revision was requested by the City Council at the May 7, 1992 City Council Meeting in an effort to create two lots that were equal in size. The revision would leave the property owned by Caroline Schriml a total of 9,339 square feet (Parcel A), and the property to the East 10,480 square feet (Parcel B). After discussion, Reber made a motion to recommend Council approval of the one thousand six hundred sixty one foot variance request to split the property owned by Caroline Schriml, based on the following findings: Section 52.7 subd 2 ~~ - That there are exceptional or extra- ordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the property in question as to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district. The exceptional or extraordinary circumstances must not be the result of actions taken by the petitioner. The extraordinary circumstances are: The adjoining neighbor does not have enough square footage to construct a garage and would be purchasing the parcel to add to his current property. Also, approval is recommended provided the property is only sold to the adjoining land owner, to the East, Mr. Joseph Hanson, for the sole purpose of constructing a garage. The legal descriptions of the new parcels will be as follows: Parcel A: Lots 1 and 2, Less the east 45.00 feet thereof, Block 2, Loso's Subdivision of Block 2 of Loso's First Addition to the Village of St. Joseph, according to the plat and survey thereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota. Parcel B: The east 45.00 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Loso's Subdivision of Block 2 of Loso's First Addition to the Village of St. June 1, 1992 Page 2 Joseph, according to the plat and survey thereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota. Said Lots being conveyed for the purpose of attachment to a contiguous lot, to wit: Lot 1, Block 3, of Loso's Second Addition to St. Joseph according to the plat and survey thereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota, and which said lots hereafter shall not be considered a separate tract, lot, parcel or subdivision of land for purposes of conveyance, but rather a part of the lot to which it is being attached. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten. Ayes: Klein, Hiemenz, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Nierengarten, Reber, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0 Ted Klein - Variance Request: The Commission discussed the previous recommendation to the Council approving the re-zoning and variance request of Ted Klein to construct an additional rental unit. The property is located on Old Highway 52. Bill Elfering spoke on behalf of the residents along Cypress Drive. The residents feel that the area is too dense to allow another rental unit in the already over saturated area. Additionally, they feel that their homes are being devalued by the rental units and the property owners make promises to the Council to obtain variances, but one they receive the variance they do not follow through with their promises. The neighborhood no longer has a safe feeling. Enforcement is another problem that needs to be addressed -- to control parties, noise, parking and the number of students that are living in the units. Commissioner Reber stated that the City has established the total number of students for which a rental house can be licensed for, but we have no control over guests that are allowed to stay. Commissioner Kalinowski empathized with the residents, but stated that the Planning Cor~nission must determine from a planning aspect whether or not the proposed rental unit is appropriate in terms of the comprehensive plan. Steve Dehler questioned whether the Planning Commission has considered placing more restrictions on the variance, such as requiring additional parking, sodding and curbing the front yard, or more stringent leases. The Planning Commission was in general agreement that Ted Klein had presented a plan that would provide ample parking. With this in mind, Hiemenz made a motion re-affirming the action at the May 4, 1992 Planning Commission Meeting, at which time they recommended Council approval of the Re-zoning and Variance request of Ted Klein. The stipulations to the variance shall be as follows: June 1, 1992 Page 3 Before a rental license is issued to the property, the areas designated as a parking lot will be black topped and stripped. Each parking stall will be nine (9) feet, and ten (10) will be provided. Conditions of the Variance issued to Mr. Klein previously will also be enforced and completed before issuance of the rental license. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski. Ayes: Klein, Hiemenz, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Nierengarten, Reber, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0 Steve Dehler = Lot Split: Steve Dehler appeared before the Commission requesting approval to split a portion of his property located on Minnesota Street East. The property to be split is the Old Linnemann house. The reason for the split is due to the recent sale of the property. Since the property is located in the General Business Zone, Mr. Dehler does not need to conform to a minimum lot size. Kalinowski made a motion to recommend Council approval of the lot split as requested by Steve Dehler. The legal descriptions are as follows: Tract A: The North half of Lot 7 of Block 9 of the Original Town of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota, Less and except the east 10.0 feet thereof. Tract B: The East 10.0 feet of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8 less and except the east 2.00 feet thereof, of Block 9 of the Original Town of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota. Tract C: The South Half of Lot 7 of Block 9 of the Original Town of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota. Less and except the East 10.0 feet thereof. The motion was seconded by Reber. Ayes: Klein, Hiemenz, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Nierengarten, Reber, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0 Kevin Donnay = S ace Needs: Kevin Donnay, SEH, introduced himself to the Planning Commission and stated his purpose. He has been authorized by the City Council to start a space evaluation needs study. Mr. Donnay presented a map illustrating possible sights for a new City Complex and asked for their opinion. As the study progresses, they will receive more information. Minutes: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the minutes with correction; seconded by Sniezek. June 1, 1992 Page 4 Ayes: Klein, Hiemenz, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Nierengarten, Reber, Schneider. ` Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0 Meeting with Fred Sandal: To continue the updating of the Comprehensive Plan, Fred Sandal is requesting the Planning Commission schedule a special meeting in June to continue the discussion. The Commission established June 22, 1992 as a special meeting of the Planning Commission. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judy Weyrens Secretary of the Board