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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFYI InformationCM OF ST. JOSEPH Council Agenda Item FYI MEETING DATE: February 4, 2010 The following attachments are included in your packet for information only. ATTACHMENTS: 1. St. Cloud Area Joint Planning District Board Meeting Agenda /Information - Jan 28, 2010 2. Joint Planning Commission Recommendation(s) —Jan 25, 2010 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: No action is required as they are FYI only. ST. CLOUD AREA JOINT PLANNING DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 28, 2010 4:00 p.m. Basement Meeting Room RECEIVED Waite Park City Hall 19 -13th Avenue North ,IAN 2 0 2010 Waite Park, MN 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2009 Meeting I Committee Reports: -St. Cloud Area Wastewater Advisory Committee - Housing Committee - Sustainability Committee - Regional Parks and Trails Committee -Urban Area Mississippi River Task Force . 4. Miscellaneous 5. Open Forum 6. 2010 Meeting Schedule: April 22, July 22 (tentative), October 28 7. Adjourn Please note that today's District Board meeting will begin at 4 Pm. Reminder: If you are unable to attend this meeting, please arrange to have your jurisdiction's alternate present , Thank youl ST. CLOUD AREA JOINT PLANNING DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 22, 2009 Members Present: Spencer Buedde, Benton County, John Koerber, City of Rockville; Vince Schaefer, Steams County; Tim O'Driscoll, City of Sartell; Chuck Schneider, City of Waite Park; Steve Frank, City of St. Joseph; Jared Gapinski, City of Sauk Rapids; Carolyn Garven, City of St. Cloud. Members Absent: John Pederson, City of St. Cloud; Felix Schmiesing,. Sherburne County. John Koerber introduced himself as Rockville's new representative to the District Board. Addition to Agenda: A motion was made by Vince Schaefer, seconded by Chuck Schneider and unanimously .. , . carried to add a Housing Committee report to Committee Reports. Anmoval of Minutes: A motion was made by Vince Schaefer, seconded by Chuck Schneider and unanimously carried to approve the April 23, 2009 meeting minutes. Committee Reports• St. Cloud Area Wastewater Advisory Committee: The Board briefly discussed the SCAWAC report from Patti Gartland that was included in the agenda packet. Chair O'Driscoll noted bids for the planned rehab, upgrade and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant were opened this afternoon. Chair O'Driscoll shared the good news that the low bid from Knudsen came in at $39,538, 000 — approximately 17% under estimate. A motion was made by Chuck Schneider, seconded by Jared Gapinski and unanimously carried to accept the SCAWAC report. Sustainability Committee: Matt Glaesman requested Board authorization to enter into a contract with Emmons and Oliver Resources (EOR) to develop a framework plan. The contract for the first phase of this work would total $55,506. Mr. Glaesman noted that approximately $40,000 in funding commitments has already been made and he is hopefid that additional grant applications will yield the remaining funds. It is estimated that this first phase will take 3 -4 months. St. Cloud State University and Stearns Electric, in addition to several jurisdictions, have already stepped forward. Chair O'Driscoll suggested that perhaps excess housing study dollars could also. be used to fund this work. A motion was made by Chuck Schneider, seconded by Carolyn Garven and unanimously carried to have District Administrator, George Rindeluab, explore using the remaining housing study funds to assist in financing the work of the Sustainability Committee. A District Planning Board October 22, 2009 Meeting Minutes Page 2 motion was then made by Chuck Schneider, seconded by Carolyn Garven and unanimously carried to authorize the Sustainability Committee to enter into a contract with Emmons and Oliver. Resources in the amount of $55,506 for the first phase of work. Housing_ Committee• Charlotte Stephens related that the late April Housing Forum, which provided information on new programs related to affordable housing, the first time homebuyers tax credit, various weatherization programs, the HRA neighborhood stabilization program, etc;. was quite successful. While the Housing Committee would like to sponsor such forums semi - annually, they are struggling to come up with a topic they feel has merit. Ms. Stephens requested members who have suggestions contact her. Jane DeAustin, also a Housing Committee member, noted that it might be better to wait until spring and come to v t %a topic that's of stellar interest. Chair O'Driscoll commented that there is a very good cross section of people who attend these forums. Urban Area Mississippi River Task Force: Matt Glaesman addressed the Board to request consideration of the creation of an Urban Area Mississippi River Task. Mr. Glaesman informed the .Board that a group. of public 'and private sector representatives have been meeting in recent months to identify opportunities to establish a community- based.vision and implementation strategies to maintain the Mississippi River as a regional asset through appropriate stewardship and utilization of the urbanized area's riverfront. This informal committee'includes representatives of the cities of St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Benton County, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, the Initiative Foundation, Mississippi River Renaissance Project, and numerous Mississippi River advocacy groups. Given the past success of the Joint Planning District Board in coordinating and facilitating discussion on other matters, 'Mr. Glaesman stated the informal committee is seeking the Joint Planning District Board's consideration of forming a task force to oversee the preparation of the St. Cloud Urban Area Mississippi River Corridor Plan. This would be a regional process involving cities and counties, and, thus far, has been embraced by the entities who are informally participating. No one can find,any type of Mississippi River plan that recognizes what an asset the river is. We are a river corridor that works together, ignoring jurisdictional boundaries. Mr. Glaesman reviewed the framework and timetable outlined in the Task Force's handout and requested action on his request to formally establish said task force. Steve Frank noted other major cities, such as San Antonio, TX have turned their rivers into an asset. Mr. Frank moved to accept the proposal for creation of a St. Cloud Urban Area Mississippi River Corridor Plan Task Force. Said motion was seconded by Carolyn Garven and was unanimously carried. District Planning Board October 22, 2009 Meeting Minutes Page 3 Miscellaneous: Steve Frank related that garbage is controversial issue. St. Joseph is first city in this area to work with a recycling program. Recycling is up 30%. However, as with any new venture, there is some good and bad to share. Co- mingling is a factor, as is the fact that some plastics are not accepted. The city is paying $1 per month more per household. St. Joseph residents are paying about $17 /month for garbage pickup. The metro area also pays about this. much. Mr. Frank shared the Star Tribune article on research done by MPCA and University of Michigan. Mr. Frank related that the wear on a roadway from one garbage truck is equivalent to 1,492 passenger cars. Multiple haulers tear up roads even more. Yet, as Jared Gapinski pointed out, people view they should have the right to choose their garbage hauler. Mr. Gapinslci noted the opposition of residents when the Sauk Rapids City Council proposed a single hauler system. People view it as their right to choose. Open Fortm : None Next Meeting: January 28, 2010. With no. further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Vince Schaefer, seconded by Chuck Schneider and unanimously carried to adjoum. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. /cost JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ° "s� ,. 1 to TOWNSHIP OF =f� SAINT JOSEPH CITY OF ST. JOSEPH SUBJECT: Administrative Lot Split for Property within OA -524. MEETING DATE: January 25, 2010 COMMISSION MEMBERS: City Representatives Present: Al Rassier, Brian Orcutt, Ross Rieke, Dale Wick. Township Representatives Present: Jerome Sailer, Hal Undersander, Ralph Eiynck, Brenda Stanger. RE4uESr: Joint Planning Commission approval to submit an application to Steams County Environmental Services for an Administrative Plat. The request for separation is to allow the recording of the purchased property. REcomwNDAnow Approval of the administrative lot split as requested, attaching approximately 1.19 acres to the property owned by Theresa Anderson. 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: I. The property under consideration is a remnant parcel left after the constitution of I -94 and is not large enough to develop. 2. Attaching the property to the existing parcel owned by Theresa Anderson reduces the number of accesses needed to CR 2. 3. The property owners abutting the subject property are working together to develop the surrounding property and attaching the property will assist In master planning the property. 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 condition the recommendation on the following: 1. Approving the attachment does not infer or grant any development rights or access toCR2. 2. The Joint City and Township Planning Board must review and approve any building permit issued for the newly created lot. If the property is annexed to the City of St. Joseph prior to development, the City shall review all plans. 3. The newly created parcel must be developed under the regulations of the City of st. Joseph B-3 Zoning Ordinance, only allowing permitted uses on said property. COMMISSION ACWN: Motion: Rassier Second: orcutt In Favor: Salzer, Stanger, Undersander, Elynck Rassler, VAck, Orcutt, Rieke Opposed: None Excused: None This document is a true and accurate statement of findings and.recommendations of the St. Joseph Joint City/Township Planning Commission. '9 CKWof Joint Meeting January 25, 2010 Date 9 of Joint Meeting January 25, 2010 Date JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TOWNSHIP OF SAINT JOSEPH CITY OF ST. JOSEPH SUBJECT: Variance for Property within OA -524 — C &l. Excavating Inc. MEETING DATE: January 25, 2010 COMMISSION MEMBERS: City Representatives Present: Al Rassier, Brian Orcutt, Ross Rieke, Dale Wick. Township Representatives Present: Jerome Salzer, Hal Undersander, Ralph Myrick, Brenda Stanger. REQuEsr: Joint Planning Commission approval for a 59 foot variance on the front yard setback. The request for variance is to allow the construction of a 24 foot building addition. REODMMENDATION: Approval of a 35 foot variance in the front yard setback. FACTs/REASONS: The Joint Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed variance and recommends approval based on the hollowing facts. 1. Information obtained from Great River Energy suggests that the building expansion may encroach upon the utility easement for the high power transmission Imes. Therefore the variance request is reduced to 35 feet or 65 feet at the closet point to the Centerline. 2. The property owner has explored alternative expansion plans and due to the location of the septic system and need to separate the office from the shop, the best location for the office is in the front 3. The existing building was constructed under different setback regulations, which were met at the time of construction. Since that time the setback has been increased and the existing office is non - conforming at 83 feet. The Joint Planning Commission recommends approval with the following contingencies: 1. Based on Steams County Ordinance 209 section 4.9.6 the property owner has one year to complete construction of the office space. If the office space is not constructed or the applicant does not request a one year extension, the variance request shall be null and void. 2. The property owner shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits from Stearns County and St. Joseph Township. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion: Second: In Favor: Opposed: Excused: Rassier Orcutt Salzer, Stanger, Undersander Rassier, Wkk, Orcutt, Rieke Eiynck n/a This document is a true and accurate statement of findings and recommendations of the St. Joseph Joint City/Township Planning Commission. e Ch' of Joint Meeting January 25, 2010 Date Secretary of int Mee ing' January 25. 2010 Date P.43 012510.min JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION January 25, 2010 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Town Hall Jerome Salzer, St. Joseph Township Supervisor, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: TOWN BOARD: Jerome Salzer TOWNSHIP CLERK: Ann Reischl TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION: Brenda Stanger, Hal Undersander and Ralph Elynck CITY MAYOR: Al Rassier CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Brian Orcutt, Ross Rieke and Dale Wick OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Joseph Walz, Brian Anderson and Mike Folkerts Salzer stated Leo and Theresa Glatzel are requesting to split off 1.19 acres of their property, a parcel left after the construction of 1 -94 and sell it to the Walz family. The property is adjacent to the Ride Share property used by the State of Minnesota East of 1 -94 and South of CR2. The parcel would be attached to the 124 acre parcel owned by the Walz Properties I.I.C. Motion was made by Al Rassier, seconded by Brian Orcutt and carried unanimously to approve the administrative lot split as requested, attaching approximately 1. 19 acres to the property owned by Theresa Anderson after reviewing the proposed lot split as it relates to the long range transportation plan of the City of St. Joseph. The following items were considered: 1. The property under consideration is a remnant parcel left after the construction of 1 -94 and Is not large enough to develop. 2. Attaching the property to the existing parcel owned by Theresa Anderson reduces the number of accesses needed to CR 2. 3. The property owners abutting the subject property are working together to develop the surrounding property and attaching the property will assist in master planning the property. 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 condition the recommendation on the following: 1. Approving the attachment does not infer or grant any development rights or access to CR 2. 2. The Joint City and Township Planning Board must review and approve any building permit issued for the newly created lot. If the property is annexed to the City of St. Joseph prior to development, the City shall review all plans. 3. The newly created parcel must be developed under the regulations of the City of St Joseph B-3 Zoning Ordinance, only allowing permitted uses on said property. P.44 012510.min The meeting was adjourned at 7:35. Ann Reischl St. Joseph Township Clerk Jerome Salzer Brenda Undersander Hal Undersander Al Rassier Dale Wick Brian Orcutt Ralph Eiynck Ross Rieke P.45 012510.min JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION January 25, 2010 7:35 p.m. St. Joseph Town Hall Jerome Salzer, St. Joseph Township Supervisor, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: TOWN BOARD: Jerome Salzer TOWNSHIP CLERK: Ann Reischl TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION: Brenda Stanger, Hal Undersander and Ralph Elynck CITY MAYOR: Al Rassier CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Brian Orcutt, Ross Rieke and Dale Wick OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Mike Folkerts, Randy & Jodi Schmidt, Kevin Cox, Jeff Janssen, Dan Rassier, Matt Symalla and Mike Deutz Salzer stated C &L requests approval for a 59 foot variance in the front yard setback to allow the construction of a 24 foot building addition. Kevin Cox was not present and was called to attend the meeting. Salzer recessed the meeting to allow Cox time to arrive. Salzer reconvened the meeting at 8:10. Kevin Cox said they would like to add on to their current building with a 24 X 24 addition. The current building structure does not make it feasible to add on to the east of the building. The cost to change the roof line of the current building way exceeds their budget. Proceeding west is not an option due to the location of their septic system and drain field. They are not able to add on to the south as that would run into their truck entrance, which leaves adding to the north as the only option. Steams County's setback is 100'. Their shop is located 100' from the center of the road and their present office is already 16' closer to the road. A copy of the letter received by Steams County Environmental Services from Great River Energy stated they have an easement 65' from the centerline of CR134, which would prohibit the building at the proposed 59' variance requested. This line carried 69,000 volts of electricity and has the capability of arcing if objects come too close to the line. Great River Energy does not assume any liability, which might arise out of construction in its right -of -way. Al Rassier said American Manufacturing had a concern about movement as this would be stick versus pole building. Kevin Cox responded that he had talked to his builder, Charlie Walker, and they might have to have an expansion joint. After reviewing the proposed variance, Al Rassier moved to approve C &L Excavating, Inc. a 35 foot variance in the front yard setback to build an addition to their office based on the following facts: P.46 012510.min 1. Information obtained from Great River Energy suggests tha t the building expansion may encroach upon the utility easement for the high power transmission lines. Therefore the variance request is reduced to 35 feet or 65 feet at the closet point to the Centerline. 2. The property owner has explored alternative expansion plans and due to the location of the septic system and need to separate the office from the shop, the best location for the office is in the front. 3. The existing building was constructed under different setback regulations, which were met at the time of construction. Since that time the setback has been increased and the existing office is non - conforming at 83 feet. The Joint Planning Commission recommends approval with the following contingencies: 1. Based on Stearns County Ordinance 209 section 4.9.6 the property owner has one year to complete construction of the office space. If the office space is not constructed or the applicant does not request a.one year extension, the variance request shall be null and void. 2. The property owner shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits from Stearns County and St. Joseph Township. Brian Orcutt seconded the motion. Rassier, Orcutt, Wick, Rieke, Salter, Stanger and Undersander voted aye. Eiynck voted nay. The motion carried.. Motion was made by Jerome Salter, seconded by Ralph Eiynck and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:25. 42 Ann Reischl St. Joseph Township Clerk Jerome Salter Brenda Undersander Hal Undersander Al Rassier Dale Wick Brian Orcutt Ralph Eiynck Ross Rieke P.47 012510. min JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION January 2S, 2010 7:40 p.m. SL Joseph Town Hall Jerome Salzer, St. Joseph Township Supervisor, called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: TOWN BOARD: Jerome Salzer TOWNSHIP CLERK: Ann Reischl TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION: Brenda Stanger, Hal Undersander and Ralph Eiynck CITY MAYOR: Al Rassier CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: Brian Orcutt, Ross Rieke and Dale Wick OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Mike Folkerts, Mike Deutz, Kevin Cox, Randy & Jodi Schmidt, Jeff Janssen, Dan Rassier, Matt Symalla Mike Deutz stated he thought this meeting is just a FYI meeting as the asphalt application was an expansion of the gravel pit and the plan is to use the perimeter of the yellow on the map which was discussed at the December 21, 2009 meeting. Al Rassier said using production, using equipment, or using gravel change the use. The request in the December 14, 2009 packet was to consider an administrative split of property. Mike assured the Planning Commission the permit request for 4 years was in the packet as that is the time the turkey bams will no longer be used. Matt Symalla agreed. The Planning Commission was not aware of the 4 year permit or the turkey barn information. The minutes of the December 14, 2009 meeting did not reflect this information, but did indicate that Mr. Symalla was not at that meeting. That fact confirmed that the information was in the Steams County Planning Commission's packet. Mike Folkerts heard about the asphalt plant and was concerned with the noise of a crusher. Dale Wick's concern is that the asphalt plant will smell up the town and it would not fit in with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mike Deutz stated the gravel pit has been there over 40 years, has been permitted through Steams County and has never been a problem except when Knife River had it in 1998. An asphalt plant has been there before. MPCA guidelines will have to be met. P.48 012510.min At 8 p.m. Salzer recessed the meeting to allow the regular Township meeting to open. 8:02 Salzer reconvened the Mike Deutz meeting. Mike Deutz said Stearns County wants the present pile cleaned up and the MPCA and State have no sunset on that item. Brian Orcutt said the gravel pit is grandfathered in and after the 4 year sunset, Deutz will have to come before the board. Ross Rieke said he is non - biased. If odors, volume problems or other issues come up, they can be worked out. Kevin Cox said he deals with township plants. They usually operated -3 months and there are not that many issues. The new MPCA rules have to be met regarding odor control and it will bring revenue to this area. Salzer moved to approve the interim use permit (IUP) to operate a temporary asphalt plant for 4 years following MPCA and the County standards. Ralph Eiynck seconded the motion. Salzer, Undersander, Eiynck, Stanger, Rassier, Orcutt and Rieke voted aye. Wick voted nay. The motion carried. Motion was made by Salzer, seconded by Eiynck and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:25. Ann Reischl St. Joseph Township Clerk Jerome Salzer Brenda Undersander Hal Undersander Al Rassler Dale Wick Brian Orcutt Ralph Eiynck Ross Rieke January 26, 2010 Melrose Associates Rothfork Associates PO Box 20l Melrose MN 56352 St. Joseph Sand & Gravel P O Boa 639 St. Joseph MN 56374 Dear Applicants: COUNTY OF STEARNS �e rtal Serves VO4vmcKt Administration Center M 343.705 Cow%co a Square • St. MR4 MN 56303 320.656 -3613 - Fax 320 - 656 -6484 • 144X0- 450 -0852 This letter is to cormiir-with you the decision of the Stec = County Board of Cammissime s on Jammy 26, 2010. The County Board concurred with the Planning CommisdoWs reoo mendation to approve the interim use pa nk qM to operate a temporary asphalt plant is Sections 3 and 4 of St. Joseph Township. The RD was approved with the following conditions: 1. Days and hours of operation aball be 6am to 8pm Monday — Friday, Sam to 2pm Sadnday, and no opamflon on Sundays or holidays. 2. The n*zim use permit d all eq�ire on January 26, 2014. 3. Recycled asphalt pavement ( RAP) and/or axcess materials shall be removed upon completion of Operation- 4. A certified letter shall be sent to Stearns County Environmental Services notifying theme ohm the equipment is removed fimm the site. 5. The applicant shall submit a financial guarantee acceptable to the County, in the amonnt of $5000, to ensure that the temporary equipment and RAP be removed upon termination of the interim use permit 6. Track hauling signs are required when bawling is oc cwdmg. 7. A sign is required at the entrance showing name(s) and telephone number(s) of property owner, site operator and hauling eormactm 8. An approach permit is required from the County Highway Departnmemt for the change in user 9. No more than one asphalt plant shall be located on the property at any given time. 10. Dust shall be controlled. 11. The applicant shall mad with the St. Joseph Township -City of St. Joseph Joint Planning Commis don for review of the repeated permit. A copy of the Interim Use Permit will be sent to yar after it has been recorded. Fed ficee to call if you have any questions. I FO- r 11,00M, CC: St. Joseph Township (via email) and City of St. Joseph (via email) rerseeoe `AMm*bvs Action / Equal OpporUdW EmPbysr'