HomeMy WebLinkAbout[02] Joint Planning Commission RecommendationJOINT PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
TOWNSHIP OF
SAINT JOSEPH
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
SUBJECT: Administrative Lot Split for Property within CIA -S24.
MEETING DATE: December 21, 2009
COMMISSION MEMBERS: City Representatives Present:
Township Representatives Present:
REQUEST: Joint Planning Commission approval to submit an application to Stearns County
Environmental Services for an Administrative Plat, creating three parcels.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the administrative lot split as requested, (see attached survey)
based on the following findings.
FACTS/REASONS: The Joint Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed lot split as it relates
to the long range transportation of the City of St. Joseph. In reviewing the long
range plans the following items were considered:
1. The City/Township of St. Joseph, Stearns County and APO are in the process of
completing a transportation study entitled the North east /west corridor study. This
study has significant impact to the property owned by Rothfork /Melrose Properties.
2. The North east /west corridor study is only in the environmental stages and a
preferred alternative has yet to be determined. Three different routes have been
identified and they are in the process of environment review.
I After the alternative route is selected and environmental impact study (EIS) will be
required. When the EIS is completed, it is anticipated that an official map will be
prepared.
4. Since the exact location of the North east /west corridor is not know, the Joint
Planning Commission is placing the property owner on notice that the subject
property will be impacted in the future the North east /west corridor.
The Joint Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed lot split as it relates
to the future land use in the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan and considered the
following:
I. The future land use plan for the subject area is designated an area of change and
identifies commercial, industrial and residential.
The Joint Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed lot split as it relates
to the existing land use and the Mining Registration issued by Stearns County.
1. It is the understanding of the Board that the property operates under a mining
registration and the use is allowed to continue under the conditions of the
existing permit. Additionally, a reclamation plan is part of the existing permit.
2. Based on the application, the property owner is not expanding the mining
operation and should the mining be expanded, the City and Township should
be consulted for a recommendation.
COMMISSION ACTION: Motion:
Second:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Excused:
This document is a true and accurate statement of findings and recommendations of the St. Joseph Joint
City/Township Planning Commission.
Chair of Joint Meeting
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Secretary of Joint Meeting
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