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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 [02] Feb 05February 5, 2007 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Bob Loso, Sr. Kathleen Kalinowski, Mark Anderson, Jim Graeve, AI Rassier, Ross Rieke City Administrator Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Steve Paasch, EI Haus, Clarence & Marlene Birr Agenda: Graeve made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Kalinowski and passed unanimously. Public Hearing -District 742 -Special Use Permit: Weyrens stated that the purpose of the hearing was to consider a special use permit to allow for a school to be located in a R1 Zoning District. The property is located south of County Road 121 and east of Jade Road, which is located in the Arcon Development, Rivers Bend PUD. The request was submitted by Independent School District 742. The public hearing was opened and closed as no one present wished to speak. Graeve stated that he had no concerns with the granting of the special use permit; however he did have some questions relating to the possible access on CR121. He questioned Posch as to whether or not there has been any movement on getting an access permitted by the County. EI Haus, District 742, approached the commissioners. He mentioned that he has applied for an appeal with the County, but has not yet heard anything. He will be making contact with the County to get clarification on the appeal process. Rassier questioned what findings the Commissioners are being asked to approve. Weyrens stated that the proposed use is a permitted use and is consistent with the standards for granting a special use permit. There are only two contingencies that would affect the approval of the special use permit. 1. The Planning Commission reviews and approves the site plan. 2. Execution of a Development Agreement between the City of St. Joseph and District 742. Rassier clarified that they need to meet both of those contingencies as well as the parking requirements as outlined in St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.27 subdivision 3. Anderson stated that he had no comments Rieke questioned the footage from the intersection. Posch stated that there are 600' from the intersection at Neary Street and 525' from that intersection to CR121. He added that he has met with the City Engineer to meet the required distances at those intersections. Rassier advised Rieke that the first access to the school will be for bus traffic and service vehicles and the second access would be used for all other traffic in and out of the school. Kalinowski questioned whether or not they would receive information regarding the parking for the new school. Weyrens stated that they will receive that information and if they are unable to meet the requirements, they would be required to apply for a variance. Kalinowski made a motion to recommend the Council approve the special use permit to allow for a school to be located in a R1 Zoning District. The motion was seconded by Anderson. Rassier clarified that they will receive a revised plan at the next Planning Commission meeting to which Weyrens stated they would. The motion passed unanimously. February 5, 2007 Page 2 of 2 February 12. 2007 -Special Meetin4: Weyrens advised the Commissioners that staff has been working with the Collegeville Development Group regarding a possible development on the Krebsbach site. They plan to move forward. The plan would consist of both some residential and commercial spaces. She added that they are looking to use TIF (Tax Increment Financing) to fund the project. Weyrens stated that they are looking to schedule a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission to review the plans and get approval from the Planning Commission for the concept plan before the Council would approve the use of TIF. They have stated that they plan to break ground in April with occupancy in September. There will be 18single-family units and several stores as well. There were several questions raised in reference to the use of TIF. Graeve questioned the duration of the TIF to which Weyrens stated had not yet been decided. Rieke questioned if there is a maximum term for this type of project. According to Weyrens, redevelopment projects can go up to 25 years for TIF. Minutes: Graeve made a motion to approve the minutes of January 8, 2007; seconded by Rassier and passed. Ayes: Graeve, Rassier, Kalinowski, Anderson, Loso Abstain: Rieke Adjourn: Graeve made a motion to adjourn at 7:10 PM; seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. ~ ~ ~~~~' Jud Wey en~ A inistrator