HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 [10] Oct 05October 5, 1992
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for
the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, October 5,
1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Members of the Commission Sr.
Kathleen Kalinowski, Linda Sniezek, Ken Hiemenz, Kurt Schnieder, Dan
Nrere.ngarten, Donald Bud" Reber. Judy Weyrens, Secretary of the
Board.
Others Present: Council Liaison Stephanie Hazen. David Hollander, Bob
Wagner, Herman Schneider, Mike Bay, Kay Lemke, Lorraine Taufen, Steve
Defiler, Art Reber, Mike Duetz, Jeff Kron, Marge Wagner.
Peter Omann - Re-zone Request: Chair Klein called a public hearing to
order at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing was to consider a
request to re-zone Lot 4, Block 13, Townsite of St. Joseph from the
current single family to General Business. The zoning change was
requested to allow for the construction of an office complex to house
Omann Insurance Agency. Peter Omann spoke on his behalf and stated
that he has signed a purchase agreement on the property contingent upon
the re-zoning of the parcel. If the re-zoning is approved, Mr. Omann
intends on constructing a one story office building that would house 2
or 3 people. The building would be either of wood construction or
brick. For cash flow purposes, Mr. Omann stated that the existing
house would be rented for approx. six to 9 months. After that time the
existing building:: would be torn down and the new building constructed.
Mr. Ornann questioned whether or not it would be permissible to use the
house as a rental property unttl next summer. At this time Chair Klein
opened the floor for questions.
Lorraine Taufen questioned the tax affect on the surrounding properties
if the parcel werF.~ re-zoned. Chair Klein stated that property is taxed
for the use, not the zoning. Therefore their should not be any affect
on the surrounding properties.
Art Reber expressed concern with additional. rental properties in the
area. Iie felt that the neighborhood has enough problems without adding
rncire density. Mr. Omann stated that one of the uses in a single family
zone. is rental, and should the property not be re-zoned he could still
purchase the property and rent to students for in indefinite period of
time. Mr. Omann felt that his proposal would enhance the neighborhood
and Omann Insurance has no in-tend ons of becoming landlords for a long
period of time. It is necessary financially for the Insurance Company
to rent the property until construction begins. Every effort will be
made to screen the possible tenants to find one that would fit in the
rrc i ghbor hood .
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The Commission discussed at great length the alternative available to
Mr. Omann, in terms of renting the property. Kalinowski made a motion
to reconurrend Council approval of the re-zoning request of Mr. Onrann, to
re-zone the property described as Lot 4, Block 13; Townsite of St.
Joseph, from the existing Residential, Single Family, to General
Business. Additionally, to allow the property to be used a rental
property until the construction of a new building, pending legal
counsel opinion. The motion was seconded by Sniezek.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Hiemenz, Schneider,
Nierengarten.
Hayes: None. Abstain: Reber Motion Carried 6:0:1
Their being no further discussion, Chair Klein closed the hearing at
5:10 p.m.
Mr. Omann thankE:d the Commission for their to me and consideration.
Dave Hollander: Dave Hollander appeared before the Conunissior~ to
discuss his plans to construct a new liquor store. Mr. Hollander
intends to relocate his present off sale liquor store into a larger
facility. The new building would be 4S x SS, and constructed of steel
material. The site plan indicated their would be 1S parking stalls.
Reber made a motion that would allow Mr. Hollander to make application
far a building permit. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Hiemenz, Schneider, Reber,
Nierengarten.
Hayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0.
The Commissioned wished Mr. Hollander good luck on his venture.
Northland Addition II: Ted Schmid appeared before the Planning
Corrurrission on bet,alf of Terry Schmid requesting final plat approval of
phase II of. Northland Addition. Mr. Schmid stated that phase one is
going well and should be sold out by May/June of 1993. Therefore, they
would like to start the process for phase II. The second phase
consists of 14.36 acres and would be similar to phase I. Commissioner
Hiemenz. discussed Borne concerns of the Planning Comrrrission as to the
method of development. They were under the understanding that the
first phase was twenty acres, not ten. Under a PURD development, one
of the requirements states that the development must be a minimum of
twenty acres. The Commission was also concerned with the lot sizes in
the proposed development. Reber concurred with Hiemenz and stated that
he voted against the PURD development for the first phase because it
did not met the criteria outlined in the zoning ordinance. The
Corrunission also discussed the Parkland dedication and felt that it was
extremely important to provide the residents in tl-rat development with a
park. Even though the City has a number of parks, they felt that from
a safety factor, they would rather have an additional park, then to
have children crossing a busy road such as Highway 75. Chair Klein
stated that he has informed the Park Board to look into this matter and
make a recommendation. Due to the number of concerns of the Planning
Conurrission, Reber made a motion to table the plat approval until the
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November meeting, at which time input can be received from the City
Engineer. i'~lso, Conunission rnernbers can research the conditions of the
first phase approval. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten.
llyes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Hiernenz, Schneider, Reber,
N i er engar t e-~ .
Hayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0.
At~rJroval of Minutes: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the Minutes of
thf~ September 8, 1.992 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by
Reber.
r'lyes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Hiemenz, Schneider, Reber,
Nierengarten.
tiayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0.
Old Business: Garage Size and Assessment Policy will be addressed at
the November Planning Commission meeting.
New Business: The Secretary, Judy Weyrens, discussed the need the need
to look at the zoning of the parcels recently annexed to the City.
When property is annexed to the City, it comes in as agricultural. The
Commission was in general agreement to recommend the City Council
approve a the Conunission to conduct a public hearing to re-zone all the
recently annexed property appropriately. (see attached map)
Commissioner Sniezek discussed the problems with the 8 plexes, and
stated that they are willing to come to a meeting to try and work out
the parking problems. Conu-rissioner Reber discussed with the
Commission a recent complaint. One of the units is renting the
basement, and due to safety, they are not allowed to rent them out.
The Fire Marshall has been contacted to make an inspection. The
Conrnrrssron agreed that the owners should be invited to the next Council
meetir-g at which time the report Should be completed by the Fire
Marshall.
Tl-e meeting was adjourned at 9:2~ p.m.
Y
Judy Weyrens
Secretary of the Board
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