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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Special Meeting Minutes -Thursday, July 25, 2002
Present: EDA Chairman Bruce Gohman, EDA Board Members Ross Rieke, Larry Hosch (exit 7:20 p.m.,
return 8:45 p.m.), Bob Loso and Mike Deutz (6:55 p.m.).
Also present: Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group.
Chairman Gohman called a special meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 6:45 p.m.
Agenda:
Requested addition: Consideration of use of redevelopment TIF or tax abatement for project in downtown
area.
Moved by Loso to approve the agenda with the addition of "Consideration of use of TIF or tax abatement
for project in the downtown'; seconded by Rieke. The agenda was approved 4:0.
Use of Redevelopment TIF or Tax Abatement for Project in Downtown Area.
Strack indicated the EDA office had received an informal request from a prospective developer as to the
use of redevelopment TIF or tax abatement assistance in conjunction with the development of a 3,000 to
3,400 s.f. facility on the Kresbach property at East Minnesota Street.
Following discussion the EDA indicated the project as such would not be a productive use of
redevelopment TIF or tax abatement. The EDA requested MDG communicate to the proposed developer
the project may warrant assistance if a larger or more unique structure/development was proposed.
Commercial/Industrial Zoning Standards.
The special EDA meeting was called to review proposed updates to the commercial and industrial zoning
classifications. The EDA proceeded with a class by class review of revised commercial/industrial zoning
district requirements, commenting as the discussion continued.
Proposed Central Business District Revisions:
• EDA consensus favored the creation of a zoning class specifically for the downtown/original
town site area which focuses on commercial uses which are typically dependent on high
volumes of pedestrian traffic.
Permitted uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested:
1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
`permitted uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development
and includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision or
ambiance of the downtown, design standards, types of establishments not favored
and elements sought.
2. Retain existing itemized listing as proposed, but,
a. Further define 'neighborhood' grocery, drug and hardware stores (Section
52.21, Subd. 2 subsections q) and r) to reflect stores with 10,000 s.f. or less.
b. Add subsection ff) Small goods repair and service.
c. Add subsection gg) postal facilities.
d. Consider addition of blanket language to the effect of "other uses as
determined by the City Council to be similar to those listed above".
• Special uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested.
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1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
`special uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development and
includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision or ambiance
of the downtown, design standards, types of establishments not favored and
elements sought.
2. Retain existing itemized listing, (Section 52.21, Subd. 3 as proposed) but,
a. Allow via special permit Auto Service and Repair shops.
b. Consider revising the zoning map to include a smaller CBD area.
Section 52.21, Subd. 4, subsection a). Consensus of the EDA recommended accessory
uses do not exceed fifty (50) percent of the square footage of the principal structure.
• Maximum Height Requirements were discussed. Consensus of EDA recommended height
limitation raised to three (3) stories or 40 feet in height (Section 52.21, Subd 6.).
• Consensus of EDA to recommend zero outdoor storage in the downtown area.
Proposed B-2, Highway 75 Business District Revisions:
• EDA consensus favored the maintaining a zoning class specifically for the CSAH 75 area
which focuses on commercial uses which are typically dependent on high volumes of
vehicular traffic commercial in nature.
Permitted uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested.
1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
'permitted uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development
and includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision of the
CSAH 75 corridor (to be similar to Division Street in St. Cloud), design standards,
types of establishments not favored and elements sought.
2. Retain existing itemized listing as proposed, but:
a. Notate in Section 52.22, Subdivision 2, subsection b)iii that drive thru
restaurants are special uses.
b. Remove postal stations (Section 52.22, Subd. 2, subsection a)iii as a special
use (moved to CBD).
c. Add theaters as permitted uses.
d. Consider addition of blanket language to the effect of "other uses as
determined by the City Council to be similar to those listed above".
• Special uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested.
1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
`special uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development and
includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision of the CSAH
75 corridor (similar to Division Street), design standards, types of establishments not
favored and elements sought.
2. Retain existing itemized listing, (Section 52.22, Subd. 4, as proposed) but,
a. Further define specific proposed standards for control/reduction of noise,
allowable parking lot surfacing, drainage systems i.e. internal or external
drainage, types of drainage treated or untreated, what areas are included
and calculable run-off rates that are easy to apply. {Proposed section 52.22,
Subd. 4 a) 9,10 and 11; Proposed section 52.22, Subd. 4 e) 1, 2 and 3;
Proposed section 52.22, Subd. 4 k) 4, 5 and 6; Proposed section 52.22,
Subd. 4 I) 5, 6 and 8; and Proposed section 52.22, Subd. 4 m) 11, 12 and
13}.
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• Section 52.22, Subd. 5, proposed subsection a). Consensus of the EDA is to not enforce a
minimum lot size within the CSAH 75 corridor.
• Consensus of the EDA to recommend all outdoor storage in the Highway 75 Business District
be completely screened from view.
• Maximum Height Requirements were discussed. Consensus of EDA recommended height
limitation raised to three (3) stories or 40 feet in height (Section 52.22, Subd 6.).
• Section 52.22, proposed Subd. 7 (site coverage). Consensus of the EDA is to enforce
maximum site coverage of sixty (60) percent if structures only include those items with roofs,
or maximum site coverage of ninety (90) percent if all non-porous surfaces are included in the
calculation.
• Section 52.22, existing Subdivision 7c). EDA consensus to recommend striking the final
sentence (i.e. 'Any building undergoing renovation, repair or an addition, so as to require the
issuance of a building permit, shall be brought into conformance with this subsection at the
time the repairs, renovations or additions are completed'.) EDA thought this would preclude
needed repairs and have a blighting affect on the CSAH 75 district.
• Existing 52.22, subdivision 7 f) entitled Stops and Curbs. Suggestion to redefine concrete
curb standards as B-612 specifications for all auto stops and drive/parking areas have
inherent incompatibilities with Minnesota's weather conditions and shifting occurs.
Proposed B-3, General Business District:
• EDA consensus favored the creation of a zoning class specifically for general business
purposes, including the CSAH 2/I-94 area. This new district would focus on commercial uses
while allowing very light industrial uses via special use providing the industrial use included a
minimum of 30% of s.f. for commercial space.
Permitted uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested.
1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
`permitted uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development
and includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision of the
CSAH 2/I-94 corridor (specialized commercial/industrial uses), design standards,
types of establishments not favored and elements sought.
2. Retain itemized listing as proposed.
• Special uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested.
1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
'special uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development and
includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision of the CSAH
2/I-94 corridor (specialized commercial/industrial uses), design standards, types of
establishments not favored and elements sought.
2. Retain existing itemized listing, (Section 52.23, Subd. 3, as proposed) but, further
define specific proposed standards for control/reduction of noise, allowable parking
lot surfacing, drainage systems i.e. internal or external drainage, types of drainage
treated or untreated, what areas are included and calculable run-off rates that are
easy to apply. {Proposed section 52.23, Subd. 3 c) 1, 2 and 3; Proposed section
52.23, Subd. 3 g) 4, 5 and 6; Proposed section 52.23, Subd. 3 h) 5, 6 and 8; and,
Proposed section 52.23, Subd. 3 i) 11, 12 and 13}.
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• Consensus of the EDA to recommend all outdoor storage in the proposed B-3 General
Business District be completely screened from view.
Maximum Height Requirements were discussed. Consensus of EDA recommended height
limitation raised to three (3) stories or 40 feet in height (Section 52.23, Subd 6.).
• Section 52.23, proposed Subd. 7 (site coverage). Consensus of the EDA is to enforce
maximum site coverage of sixty (60) percent if structures only include those items with roofs,
or maximum site coverage of ninety (90) percent if all non-porous surfaces are included in the
calculation.
• Proposed 52.23, subdivision 7 f) entitled Stops and Curbs. Suggestion to redefine concrete
curb standards as B-612 specifications for all auto stops and drive/parking areas have
inherent incompatibilities with Minnesota's weather conditions and shifting occurs.
EDA Board Member Hosch returned at 8:45 p.m.
Proposed changes to LI, Light Industrial District:
• Permitted uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested.
1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
`permitted uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development
and includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision of the
industrial classification (specialized light industrial uses), design standards, types of
establishments not favored and elements sought.
2. Retain itemized listing as proposed.
Special uses were discussed, two alternative re-drafts by the City Attorney were requested.
1. Create new language for the EDA to review which replaces the itemized listing of
`special uses' based on performance-type criteria which welcomes development and
includes a discussion of the type of community St. Joseph is, the vision of the
industrial classification (specialized light industrial uses), design standards, types of
establishments not favored and elements sought.
2. Retain existing itemized listing.
• Consensus of the EDA to recommend all outdoor storage in the proposed B-3 General
Business District be completely screened from view.
• Proposed 52.23, subdivision 7 f) entitled Stops and Curbs. Suggestion to redefine concrete
curb standards as B-612 specifications for all auto stops and drive/parking areas have
inherent incompatibilities with Minnesota's weather conditions and shifting occurs.
MCCF Participation
Strack indicated MCCF Representative Scott Martin is not able to appear at City Council meetings in
August or September as recommended by the EDA at their July 17, 2002 regular session. MDG
requested to re-contact Mr. Martin to discuss alternatives.
Adjournment
Moved by Hosch, seconded by Deutz to adjourn. All present voted in favor of adjournment, the EDA
meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.
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