HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 [11] Nov 16November 16, 1992
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for
the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, November 16,
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, Dan Nierengarten,
Donald "Bud" Reber. Secretary of the Board Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: Council Liaison Stephanie Hazen, Fred Sandal, Sylvester
Prom, Roger Steichen.
Comprehensive Plan: Fred Sandal presented the Planning Commission with
a draft of the comprehensive plan. The Commission reviewed the plan
and requested changes of Fred Sandal. Of the changes included
gramatical corrections, consistency with terms, the elimination of
redundency and adding statistics, such as traffic counts.
Additionally, the Commission discussed the possibility of re-organizing
the layout of the comprehensive plan. Suggestions included a three (3)
page executive summary and placing the goals and objectives in the
beginning of the plan. The Commission commended Mr. Sandal on the
work he has completed and scheduled him to re-appear before the
Commission with the recommended changes at their January 1993 meeting.
Sylvester Prom: Sylvester Prom appeared before the Planning Commission
to request authorization to apply for a building permit to add on to
his existing business. Mr. Prom stated that he owns and operates an
industrial stainless steel fabricating operation. Due to the increase
in business, Mr. Prom finds it necessary to construct a warehouse on
his property located in the North Industrial Park. The proposed plans
include the construction of a 40' x 75' pole barn, which would serve as
a warehouse. After reviewing the plans, it was determined that Mr.
Prom was infringing the setback requirement of an Industrial Zone. Mr.
Prom agreed to move the building 5 feet. Reber made a motion
authorizing Mr. Prom to apply for a building permit. The motion was
seconded by Sniezek.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Hiemenz, Sniezek, Nierengarten, Reber.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 6:0
Mr. Prom thanked the Commission for their time and invited them to tour
his buiiness operation. The Commission wished Mr. Prom success in his
business addition.
Roger Steichen: Roger Steichen appeared before the Commission to
discuss the rental property located at 111 College Avenue North. Roger
explained to the Commission that the house is in need of major repair
and asked the Commission if they would consider allowing him to apply
for a special use allowing a rental license in a General Business Zone.
Because of the hazardous condition of the rental property, the
Commission generally agreed that repairing the house would be a benefit
to the coummunity, and suggested Mr. Steichen begin the application
process for a special use permit to allow a rental property in the
November 17, 1992
General Business Zone. Northland Addition: Terry Schmid has asked to
be on the December agenda for final plat approval of Northland
Addition, phase II. The Commission discussed the development
requirments of a PURD and questioned whether or not Northland was being
developed as a PURD. The Commission asked the Secretary to contact the
City Attorney to recieve legal opinion as to whether or not the
Commission can require Terry to re-zone and develop the property as R-
1, single family. The Commission also discussed the issue of Parkland.
The Commission agreed that it is important to have a dedicated park in
Northland, and would encourage the City to purchase property for a
future park. Hub Klien stated that the Park Board has met with Mr.
Rothfork, and he has agreed to donate parkland to the City. However,
the land being donated would be in the next phase of development.
Approval of Minutes: Nierengarten made a motion to approve the minutes
of the October 1, 1992 Planning Commission with the deletion of the
last sentence on the first page. The motion was seconded by
Kalinowski.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Hiemenz, Sniezek, Nierengarten, Reber.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 6:0
Old Business: Due to the latness of the meeting, and time to review
information received, the Commission tabled the discussion on garage
size and assessment policy.
New Business: The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to
discuss the ramifications and feasibility of a pedistrian walkway along
East Baker Street.
Chair Klein adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
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Judy Weyrens
Secretary of the Board
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