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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[03] Minutes February 4, 2008 Page 1 of 5 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Kathleen Kalinowski, Commissioners Ross Rieke, Mike Deutz, Mark Anderson, John Meyer and Dale Wick, City Administrator Judy Weyrens Citv Representatives Present: City Attorney Lori Athman Others Present: Nettie Pfannenstein, Joe Bechtold, Paul Eisenchenk, Mike Bader, Bill Elfering, Mike McDonald Aaenda: De~tz made a motion to approve the agenda with the addi.~ipn of the following: Add 7a An nou ncement The motion was seconded by Anderson and passed una Minutes: Rieke made a motion to approve the minut corrections; seconded by Meyer and passed una According to Weyrens, the proposed amen following changes: · Owners must pI:' will not be a · The owne . and 52.28 include the <,(t;, "deed. A purchase agreement d there may only be two owners listed. .,d,;~ tfle proposed Ordinance Amendments. a d the commissioners and stated that the r; however, she suggested that the definition of "natural mily. Pfannenstein questioned what would not be a " Athman stated that a corporation may be listed as be considered a natural person. Paul Eisenschenk, ap IN] ched the Commissioners on behalf of the St. Joseph Rec Association. Currently, they get thejr'revenues from entry fees and pull tabs. He stated that their revenues have been decreasing and their budget does not allow for enough money to keep up with repairs. They are requesting that the City allow them to put up a total of 24 maintenance free advertising signs around the field. The signs would be 4x8 and would have an approximate life of 10 years. According to Eisenschenk, the Rec Association would not see a profit until the 2nd year. Bill Elfering spoke to the Commissioners on behalf of the Knights of Columbus. He stated that they have been using the tent signs in the past. He questioned where they would be allowed to place the signs and added that there have been no problems with the County or with the State Patrol. They have only run into problems with the City Police. February 4, 2008 Page 2 of 5 Joe Bechtold also approached the Commissioners with respect to tent signs. The St. Joseph Lions are requesting that the City continue to allow tent signs along Highway 75. He added that approximately 60-70% of their brat sale business is due to the tent signs. Weyrens stated that the City has no control over Hwy 75 as it is a County Road and as such we cannot permit signs. Mike McDonald, 213 1:!' Avenue SE, approached the Commissioners and questioned whether or not the amended Ordinance allowing the advertising signs in Ballparks is too restrictive. He questioned the possibility of a soccer field or hockey rink and their ability to place advertising signs on their fields as well. He also questioned the issue with the tent signs as the farmers' market has continued to put up their tent signs along Highway 75. Weyrens stated that the Ordinance is a working document and it is difficult to predict all the needs. If a concern arises in the future the Planning Commission can address it at that time. The publi9 hearing was closed at 7:20 PM. ,-,-"'<\\/'1 The Planning Commission agreed to act on Ordinance amen~Ejnts actions with the first being the amendment to Ordinance 52.27 and 52.28, relati. Il~{Jental i 'dential districts. Wick agreed that it may be a good idea to reference th.. .!tiOn offami ell as add the definition of a "natural person". Deutz then questione he owner is a corp with two members, can they have up to five people living in me. Wf;yrens stated t ould be allowed three based on the definition of family. R ~d for ~!~(ification of wh be changed. Weyrens stated that they will include a definf . ~'1:1ral.person" and, ference the definition of a family. Wick made a motion to adopt the ame changes presented and recommend Co and passed unanimously. ts to Ordinan ..2.27 and 52.28 with the . roval. The ~l~n;vwas seconded by Deutz ."'\;~~;::;:~;~:h' ,l':v'< ,1/}' The second Ordinance Am Kalinowski questioned aJ . the term zoning admi .' government entity. .~ "depending on jurisdictiO. State or MN Dot. temporary signs in the right of way. Kalinowski stated that authority to allow signs in the right of way. Bechtold put in effect to not enforce signs within the City Limits. Id ad. ess the possibility of allowing advertising signs at Hockey eyrens questioned whether the Planning Commission wants to ted that it may be best to address this issue when it arises. i1ity of adding a recreation district in the future. On page 9, Subd 11 , it was noted that it should read Minnesota Street and College Avenue. Weyrens advised the Commissioners that the City will not permit the tent signs. Deutz questioned who would be given the ability to use the tent signs due to grandfathered status. Would the next Church or non-profit group be given the same luxuries? Weyrens stated that the Police Chief would prepare of list of tents signs that were in place before the new Ordinance was enacted. Anderson made a motion to adopt the amended Ordinance 52.11; seconded by Wick. The motion passed 6:0:1. Ayes: Rieke, Kalinowski, Anderson, Meyer, Wick Nays: None. Abstain: Deutz Motion Carried 5:0:1 February 4, 2008 Page 3 of 5 R1/R2 Rental License Moratorium: Wick questioned when the Moratorium on rental licenses would be lifted as the Planning Commission has finished review and will be submitting a recommendation to the City Council. Weyrens stated that an Ordinance only becomes effective after publication. Therefore, if the Council acts on the recommendation of the Planning Commission on February 21, the amendment can be published the following Friday. At that time the Moratorium would be lifted. Deutz made a motion to adopt Resolution 2008-001 Lifting the Rental License Moratorium in the R1/R2 Zoning Districts. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Amendment to Millstream Shoos and Lofts: Weyrens stated that the Col!~geville Development Group has requested to change the configuration of the residential d\tX~flfn~~in the Millstream Shops and Lofts. The original plan included 8 two bedroom and 6, ,,;.~~. edroom. However, due to the market, Collegeville Development Group is requesting to " one of the'one bedroom units to two bedrooms and convert one two bedroom and on 'a three bedroom. The change in configuration requires additional parking and sin mmission approved a variance on parking, the matter must be approved by!, /~:~~::' Weyrens stated that the developer has indicated t ,~,\.,., provided. Therefore, the parking for the resident" has not received a final drawing with measurements b provide the required parking. ~*x Rieke made a motion to accept the preS' Lofts and recommend the Council exec seconded by Deutz and passed unanimo '-:')} '<(~;:, eyrens reportEf\ ommission sioners agr an. . additiQnal parking sp satisfi~.h, Weyrens stat ,,,.~})~s though they , e Millstream Shops and t. The motion was Com rehensive Plan U dat updated in 2008 and the amendment of the Pia ' month at 6:00 PM fQ ensive Plan is scheduled to be sponsibl or the preparation, review and to establish the 4th Wednesday of each ';"began reviewing Ordinance 55.The following \if;:- missioners that this section would be replaced with the inance 52.27 R1 Single Family. · Page 55- Dormitories I Discussion: Wi campus proper of the College of St. Benedict's shall... '. ed Weyrens that Benedict's should read Benedict. · Page 55-7 Section:iS5.04 Subd 1a (2a) The rental units must: have a ceiling height of at least seven (7) feet as defined in Section 55.11, Subd 2 Discussion: Deutz added that this affects basements as well and it should reference the built in deficiencies. · Page 55-7 Section 55.04 Subd 1b The owners residing on the property must own 100% of the properties and the... Discussion: Wick stated that properties should be replaced with property. · Paae 55-13 Section 55.04 Subd 16c February 4, 2008 Page 4 of 5 Discussion: Wick reported that the reference should be to Section 55.04, Subd 14 not 13. · Paae 55-15 Subd 2 (2) Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances... Discussion: Anderson suggested that language be added requiring that grounded outlets be used. Meyer questioned whether the inspector checks for those types of things. · Paae 55.16 Subd 2 (3) Every room used for human occupancy must have a minimum of two duplex electrical outlets. Discussion: Meyer stated that this sentence is redundant as it is already stated in Subd 2 (1). · Page 55-17 Subd 4(e) Each rental dwelling unit shall also have an operating smoke det Discussion: This phrase could be removed as it is already cov · Pa e 55-26 Section 55.1 Parking Discussion: Kalinq.", license. WeyrelJs8~"Y" process. ilt in deficiencies. Deutz ,Ked for clarification of · Paae 55-18 Subd 4 ...shall store and dispose of all his rubbish... Discussion: Wick stated that his should be replaced · Paae 55-18 Subd 6a ... it shall be to the 1 other responsibility... Discussion: The number 1 should be removed. . paces required in conjunction with the rental f/d must be provided during the application /'9' . d containing two or more sleeping rooms shall have a bathroom or water closet compartment intended for eping room can be gained only by going through d why it only referred to units built after 1940. He also questioned moved. Weyrens stated she would check with the building official for · Paae 55-27 Section 55.12 (c) ...required by this code may request permission from the building official for time to come into compliance with those subsections, which may be approved, in writing, for a period of time not to exceed one year from the date of adoption of this Ordinance. Discussion: Kalinowski stated that it should read "must be approved in writing" rather than "may be approved...". Wick also added that it should a period not to exceed two years from the date of adoption to be consistent with 55.01. · Paae 55-27 Section 55.11 February 4, 2008 Page 5 of 5 Discussion: Wick stated that Section 55. 11 should be changed to 55. 13 to be consistent with the numbering. · Paae 55-27 Section 55.13 (a) Discussion: Weyrens advised the commissioners that the proper references will be added. · Paae 55-28 Section 55.11 (b) Enforcement of disorderly use violations... Discussion: Weyrens stated that the City has a policy and that is used unless prohibited. Kalinowski questioned when it would be prohibited to which Athman stated it would be prohibited if it involved a juvenile. Kalinowski also questioned if the City Administrator is notified of any such violations. Weyrens stated that she is notified 0, II violations. · Paae 55-29&30 Section 55.15 Discussion: Kalinowski stated that this information should b Administrator as well. Wick questioned the process for th fi .:pea/s and asked that it be consistent. Rieke questioned whether or not the Plan om ' , acting as a recommending body, can serve as the Board of Ap /~jSf,((!y~yrens st ,at they can act as the Board of Appeals if the Council chooses. Judy Weyrens Administrator · Paae 55-31 Subd. 7 ... the City Council may be resolution cause the... Discussion: It was noted that this should read ". . .the ' the. .. ". · Paae 55-3 Subd 5 Discussion: Wick stated that the definit times and questioned whether or not it s check the definition for lication. ,y/l eople of the Caucuses being held on February 5. Weyrens gapers for caucus locations. :v' y consensus at 8:35 PM. iii.Wi