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Home My WebLink About[03] Four Seasons Special Use _ Four Seasons Special Use Request City of St. Joseph, PO Box 668, St. Joseph MN 56374 The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider a special use permit to allow a new /used automotive operation at 414 — 8th Ave NE. During the public hearing several questions were raised and the Planning Commission requested addition information. Below is a list of items along with the response provided by Graham Mahler via a phone conversation. Gate Public input was received requesting a locked gate at the entrance of the property so that after hours the property is not accessible. Response: The property owner is willing to construct a dense gate that can be locked with a key. (Note: currently the gate consists of a cable) Fence Public input was received as to whether or not the fence could be extended on the western section so that cars would not drive around the gate. Response: The property owner is willing to consider some type of low landscaping to remove the temptation. (Note: attached is the illustration that was part of the permit for the fence and the fence is located within one foot of the maximum setback). Lighting Public input was received regarding Tight pollution as the lights attached to the back of the building extend to the neighboring property. Response: The property owner is willing to change the lighting to prevent light pollution. Car Repair Questions were raised during the public hearing regarding automotive repair at the dealership. Response: The property owner has indicated that the only automotive work that will be completed is cleaning and preparing cars. Service will not be available to the public. Parking The applicant requested authority to park vehicles in areas where the surface is not impervious. The City has previously allowed this provided the property owner would improve the area within two years. 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AAi V4, �t Y / 5 F9�x 1 3..x'14 . ,. 2t " , City of St. Joseph IN RE: FINDINGS OF FACT Application of Four Square Investments AND DECISION Special Use Permit — Used Car Lot 414 County Road 75 East FINDINGS OF FACT On February 6, 2012 the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the application of Four Square Investments for a Special Use Permit to allow for used car sales at 414 County Road 75. The matter was duly published and notice was provided to property owners within 350 feet of the above referenced property. The Planning Commission hereby finds the following facts as it relates to the request of Four Square Investments to secure a Special Use Permit to allow for the sale of new and used trailers /cars at 414 County Road 75. 1. The subject property is located in the B2- Highway 75 Corridor governed by Ordinance 52.32. New /Used car lots are a permitted use through issuance of a Special Use Permit. 2. St. Joseph Code of Ordinance 52.32 identifies general provisions for all special uses permits in the B -2 Zoning District which requires landscaping and paving. 3. In addition to adhering to guidelines in the B -2 Zoning District, the property also fall under the regulations of the Transportation Corridor Overlay District which was established by Ordinance in 2006. The purpose of the overlay district is to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public; to enhance the visual appearance of the corridor; to protect and promote the appearance, character and economic values along the corridor and the surrounding neighborhoods. 4. On February 2, 2009 the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended the Council issue a special use permit to North Country Trailer Sales to allow the sale of new and used trailers. 5. On March 19, 2009 the St. Joseph City Council affirmed the recommendation of the Planning Commission issuing a special use permit with the following conditions: a. The property owner will conform to the Sign Ordinance to include temporary signs. b. The use of banners and streamers will be prohibited. c. All vehicles or trailers located on the property for sale will be stored on the existing bituminous surface. d. The fence on the property will be improved and expanded. e. The property will be monitored with a security system which will be activated when the lot is unattended and the access to the property will be secured when unattended as well. f. All site lighting will conform to the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances. 6. On July 6, 2010 the Planning Commission considered a request from North Country Trailer Sales to allow trailer /vehicle parking on an area that is not bituminous. The property owner requested authorization to utilize 200 feet of property to the east of the existing building for parking with the understanding that it would be paved within two years. 7. On August 5, 2010 the City Council accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission allowing vehicle parking on an area that is not improved, provided that the parking does not encroach the front yard and the area utilized will be improved within 2 years of the date of approval. 8. Through the narrative submitted with the application for special use, the property owner has requested to utilize the entire lot with exception of the setback for parking vehicles. 9. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 Subd. 6 established a standard for parking in the front yard setback giving the Planning Commission authority to deviate from the standard and imposing conditions. DECISION AND CONCLUSION Based on the Finding of Fact, the St. Joseph Planning Commission recommends the St. Joseph City Council issue a Special Use Permit based on the following: 1. The proposed use is consistent with those identified in the B2 Zoning District and the vehicles can be located in areas that do not infringe on setback areas. The recommendation includes the following conditions: a. All vehicles must be parked on paved areas or areas to be utilized must be paved within two years of issuance and a landscape plan must be submitted at before utilizing front yard parking. b. The use of streamers and banners is prohibited and temporary signs are only permitted as provided for in the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances. c. The property owner will install lighting the meetings the requirements of the St. Joseph Code of Ordinance, providing meter readings to verify the illumination. d. Automotive repair services are limited to vehicles under their ownership and shall not be available to the general public. e. The property owner will construct a dense fence across the entrance to prohibit after hour traffic. Therefore, based on the above findings, the St. Joseph Planning Commission made the following motion: Approval of the Special Use Permit to allow for used car sales at 414 County Road 75 with the conditions as stated above. Passed by Resolution of the St. Joseph City Planning Commission on February 6, 2012. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH By S. Kathleen Kalinowski By Judy Weyrens, Administrator This page intentionally left blank