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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 [07] Jul 01Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice therof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, July 1, 2002 at 7:05 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Gary Utsch. Commissioners Marge Lesnick, S. Kathleen Kalinowski. Council Liaison AI Rassier. Administrator /Clerk Judy Weyrens. Absent: Kurt Schneider, Jim Graeve, Mike Deutz. Others Present: Joanne Foust and Cynthia Smith-Strack, Charles Ward, Ellen Konsor Approve Agenda: Rassier made a motion to approve the agenda with the following addition: -~ Charles Ward, Zoning Classification 202 W. Minnesota Street The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by those present Approve Minutes: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the minutes of March 4, 2002 as presented; seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously by those present. Lesnick made a motion to approve the minutes of April 1, 2002 as presented; seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously by those present. Kalinowski made a motion to approve the minutes of June 3, 2002 as presented; seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by those present. Charles Ward, Zoning Classification 202 W. Minnesota Street: Weyrens reported that she has received several inquires regarding future uses for the property located at 202 W. Minnesota St. The property is currently zoned R1, single family and as such cannot be rented unless it is owner occupied. Most inquiries are requesting a general business use with the upper level being rental. Weyrens stated that if the property is re-zoned, it would be prudent to re-zone all the property south of Minnesota St. between Chapel Lane and 3`d Avenue SW. Utsch stated that approximately one year ago the Planning Commission initiated action to re-zone the same area mentioned above as R2. The suggested zoning charge was met with opposition and the zoning classification remained R1. Rassier stated that it is his opinion that the property between Chapel Lane and 3`d Avenue SW should have been rezoned and supports conducting a public hearing for re-zoning the property to B1, General Business. Commission members discussed actions of the past and whether or not all the property south of Minnesota Street between College Avenue and 3`d Avenue SW should be re-zoned to general business. Utsch stated it was his understanding that the property owned by the St. Joseph Parish will eventually be re-zoned Educational and Ecclesiastical. Utsch made a motion to initiate a re-zoning petition for all property between Chapel Lane and 3'~ Avenue SW south of Minnesota St. The purpose of the hearing will to be consider rezoning said property from current R1, Single Family to B1, General Business and will be conducted on August 3, 2002. The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously by those present. Vic West ,Lot Sglit Request: Weyrens presented the Planning Commission with a request to split Lot 1 Block 2 Buettner Business Park into two parcels. The lot split is being requested by Vic West to allow for the construction of a 67,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The parcel contains 17.343 acres and Vic West only requires 8.00 acres. Page 2 of 2 Rassier made a motion to adopt resolution PC2002-02, Resolution recommending approval of the re-subdivision of Lot 1 Block 2 Buettner Business Park. The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously. Resolution PC2002-02: RESOLUTION RECOMMEDNING APPROVAL OF THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 BLOCK 2, BUETTNER BUSINESS PARK WHEREAS, St. Joe Development LLC has submitted a request to re-subdivide Lot 1, Block 2, Buettner Business park, and WHEREAS, the re-subdivision would result in two lots measuring 9.343 acres and 8.00 acres in size; and WHEREAS, Section 54.3, Subdivision 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance provides for exceptions from the formal platting process for the re-subdivision of lots provided full compliance with the platting procedure is not needed to meet the purposes of the ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed subdivision and has found the lot split to comply with minimum design and improvement standards; and WHEREAS, LanData has provided a registered land surveyors' certification for the proposed legal description for the 8.00 acre parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED BY THE ST. JOSEPH PLANNING COMMISSION THAT: The Planning Commission does hereby recommend the City Council of the City of St. Joseph find the re- subdivision of Lot 1, Block 2 in compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance and exempt the applicant from the formal platting procedures, contingent upon the following condition: 1. That approved monuments/markers be installed at the new lot corners resulting from the re- subdivision of Lot 1, Block 2 by a registered land surveyor. Comprehensive Plan -Land Use Element: The Planning Commission continued discussion of future land use for the following areas: ~ District Five: Occupies the original townsite. District five includes the central Business Zoning District, the parcels located north of Birch Street zoned Highway Business and the first tier of blocks adjacent to the CBD and south of Minnesota Street. ~ District Six: Located in the north central portion of the City of St. Joseph. ~ District Seven: Located in the south-central portion of the southeast quadrant of the City. ~ District Eight: Occupies the south central portion of the City of St. Joseph. ~ District Nine: Occupies the central part of the eastern portion of the City of St. Joseph. The Planning Commission agreed to continue discussions on the remaining planning districts on August 5, 2002 and August 6, 2002. Adjourn: The meetin // s adjourned/~by consensus at 9:10 p.m. Ju eyrens A min trato /Clerk