HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 [01] Jan 05Pursuant to due tali and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Community Fire Hall.
Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners Marge Lesnick, S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Jim
Graeve. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens
Others Present: Ellen Wahlstrom, Don Grovender.
Building Permit Request, D & D Welding Don Grovender, D & D Welding appeared before the
Commission to request authorization to make application for a building permit. Grovender stated that his
business is expanding and he needs to construct an addition 60' x 50'. He stated that his business
manufactures parts for pontoon boats and his building is not high enough to accommodate the equipment
needed. Grovender stated the addition will have a ceiling height of 16 feet. In the past equipment has
been loaded outside due to the restrictions of the building, but the proposed expansion will allow indoor
loading.
Grovender stated that he has been in business since 1984. The current facility provides adequate
assembly space at the present time. However, he has been marketing his business through trade shows
and hopes his business will increase substantially. It is anticipated to begin construction Spring 1999.
Upon Commissioners questioning landscaping plans, Grovender stated that he has not given much
thought to green space but is willing to plant shrubbery. Weyrens stated that Joseph Street is proposed to
be improved and questioned if he would be willing to provide a green space abutting Joseph Street after
the improvement is completed. Grovender stated he would be willing to work with the City on such
green space.
The Commission reviewed the parking requirements for the proposed addition and was satisfied the
requirements were met. Further, the parking area will meet the parking lot requirements and be part of
the concrete apron.
Lesnick made a motion authorizing D & D Welding to make application for a building permit to construct
an addition 60' x 50'. Further, the property owner will provide a green space after Joseph Street has been
improved. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski and passed unanimously by those present.
Buettener Final Plat: The Planning Commission received the Buettner Industrial Park Final Plat.
Weyrens stated that the corrections as recommended by the City Engineer have been corrected with the
only outstanding issue the Parkland Dedication Fee. The Commission referred the Park Dedication Fee
to the Park Board for their recommendation as to whether cash or trees will be accepted. Kalinowski
made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the Buettner Industrial Park Final Plat as
presented with the following contingencies:
1. Final approval of the City Engineer
2. Final approval of the City Attorney
3. Refer the Park Dedication Contribution to the Park Board for comment and recommendation
The motion was seconded by Graeve and passed unanimously by those present.
Adjourn: Lesnick made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Kalinowski and passed
unanimously by those present.
Judy Weyrens
Deputy Clerk