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My OF ST. JOSEPH Planning Commission Agenda Item 5
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
March 3, 2014
Public Hearing, Special Use and Variance
31101 County Rd 133
Events Center /Relief on Parking requirements
Administration
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing
on February 3, 2014 for the proposed special use and variance to allow an events center at 31101
County Road 133. The matter was tabled so that staff could provide additional information at the
regular meeting in March.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Since the last Planning Commission meeting staff has met and reviewed
the application for the events center, addressing the concerns of the Planning Commission. The issues
for the special use included:
Alcohol — management: The Police Chief has reviewed the site and has requested some
additional plantings near the parking lot columns to delineate where alcohol cannot pass.
CR 133 — The County Engineer was contacted regarding and traffic or road impacts. The County
Engineer that one of the provision of the special use permit is to prohibit parking on CR 133.
Guest Suite — The property owner was requesting a guest suite for the bridge /groom or CEO
booking event could stay overnight. This has been reviewed by the Building Official and would be
permitted with appropriate inspection and life safety measures.
Development Rights — issuance of the special use permit is valid upon completion of all building
code requirements.
Applicable Ordinances —the sight must be managed in accordance with all applicable
Ordinances to include noise, bone fire, and signage.
The second matter before the Planning Commission is a variance on the parking. In discussing the
matter with the City Attorney is not uncommon when a special use is granted that certain variances are
required and are typical. The request for variance from the parking is unique to this situation in that:
a. The property owner is requesting a special use permit to offer a venue in a rural rustic
setting, a historic barn site. In this particular case, paved parking would not be characteristic
b. The proposed use is season, May to October, and is not used every day; rather special event
parking.
c. The property owner has 22 paved parking spaces on site and will be providing 148 parking
spaces in an alfalfa field that will either include a parking attendant or valet parking.
d. Additional parking on granite based material is also available.
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action
Draft Findings, Special Use
Draft Findings, Variance
Hearing Notice
Application Material
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Finalize findings of fact, forwarding a recommendation
to the City Council
STATE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY OF STEARNS
In the matter of:
Randy Schmitz, Rolling Ridge Properties, LLC
Special Use Permit to allow for Events Center
SPECIAL USE PROCEEDINGS
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISON
On February 3, 2014, the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider the application of Randy Schmitz for special use to allow recreation services such as theaters,
bowling establishments and clubs and lodges. The matter was duly published and notice was provided
to property owners within 350 feet of the above referenced property. Needing additional information,
the Planning Commission tabled action on the Special Use Request to Mach 3, 2014.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E % SE 4 SW 4 Lying N of County Road 133.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 31101 County Road 133
ZONING CLASSIFICATION: B2, Highway Business
ORDINANCE REFERENCES:
1. St. Joseph Code of Ordinance 52.32 Subd. 1 states the Highway 75 Business District is
intended to control the use and development of land an improvements by creating a mixed
land use district near and adjacent to the County State Aid Highway 75 corridor in the City of
St. Joseph.
2. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.32 Subd. 4(i) requires issuance of a special use permit for
recreations services such as theaters, bowling establishments and clubs and lodges. The
proposed events center is similar in nature to the aforementioned.
3. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.32 Subd. 4(i) requires issuance of a special use permit for
recreation services such as theatres, bowling establishments and clubs and lodges. The
proposed events center is similar in nature to the aforementioned.
4. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.07 Subd. 3 identifies the process for securing a special use
permits and the standards for granting the same.
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b. .....
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d. .....
e. Identifies standards for granting a special use permit and include: will not be
detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general
welfare of the neighborhood; will be harmonious to the neighborhood; will not
change the characteristics of the neighborhood, will be adequately served by
facilities and services; will not create excessive additional costs for services; will not
involve activities that involve excessive noise, production of traffic, fumes, glare or
odors; will not create traffic congestion; will have adequate facilities for off street
parking; will not result in the loss or damage of historic property.
5. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.07 Subd. 3
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b.
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h. provides the Planning Commission and City Council the authority to place conditions
when issuing a special use permit in order to protect the best interests of the
surrounding area or of the City as a whole and identifies examples of conditions
which include: traffic management for ingress and egress to the property; off - street
parking; refuse and service areas; fencing and landscaping; signage; open space
requirements; general compatibility conditions.
The Planning Commission accepted the following testimony:
1. Steve Gohman expressed concern that as an adjacent land owner with cattle he was
concerned about trespass. Through discussion it was determined that the property line
is fenced thereby reducing the trespass issue.
Upon the hearing being closed, the Planning Commission deliberated the following:
1. Understanding of the type of events center and that it would be predominately weddings or
high end events. All events would include catered food and alcohol
2. Management of alcohol on the site, requesting additional information from the Police Chief
3. Management of the site in relation to traffic and impacts to CR 133
4. Assurance of life safety measures and fire protection
5. The special use would not grant development rights until the building code issues have been
resolved.
6. Requested additional information on overall sight management.
In an effort to gather additional information, the Planning Commission tabled action on the public
hearing to the March 3, 2014 Planning Commission meeting, at which the following information was
presented for deliberation:
1. Insurance —The property owner should provide the City annually with a certificate of
insurance, providing proof of insurance as an events center or gathering space.
2. Alcohol — The Rolling Ridge Conference Center will not include an on /off sale liquor license.
The facility is used for private parties only, not open to the public. Therefore, if alcohol is
served on the premise, it must be provided by a vendor with a current MN Caterers license.
The property owner is responsible for providing the City with a copy of the MN License for
each event. Additionally,
a. Alcohol can only be consumed in designated areas
b. Alcohol cannot be taken beyond the east pillars leading to the parking lot. The property
owner will mark the area with a sign indicating no "liquor beyond this point ".
c. The property owner should further delineate the point where alcohol cannot leave the
property by adding plantings to each side of the pillars leading to the parking lot.
3. Noise — Outdoor music is allowed and shall be governed by St. Joseph Code of Ordinances
102, Noise.
4. Seasonal Business — The current special use permit allows special event venues from May 1
through October 31 annually.
5. Parking — All parking must be in designated areas and parking on CR 133 is prohibited.
6. Guest Suite —The proposed convention center includes a guest suite to be utilized by the
Bride and Groom or CEO reserving the facility.
a. The suite can only be occupied for one night
b. The suite will serve as a bread and breakfast with no cooking permitted in the suite.
Food must be catered.
c. The rental inspector shall annually inspect the unit to assure life safety measures are
satisfied. Typical rental inspection fees shall apply.
7. Recreational Bonfires — any recreational bonfire must be located in a designated area
approved by the Fire Chief. During use proper fire safety measures must be in place, such as
a hose and water.
8. Inspection —The City reserves the right to inspect the property at anytime.
9. Signage — All signage must be in accordance to St. Joseph Code of Ordinance 52.11.
10. Development Rights —The special use permit does not become valid until all building code
issues have been resolved and the building is in conformance.
DECISION AND CONCLUSION
Based on the Finding of Fact, the St. Joseph Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Special Use Permit based on the following conclusions:
1.
2.
3.
Based on the foregoing Finding of Fact and Decision and Conclusion of the St. Joseph Planning
Commission, the request for Special Use to allow a non -owner occupied rental at 31101 County Road
133 is hereby granted to Randy Schmitz with the following contingencies:
1.
2.
3.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY OF STEARNS
In the matter of:
Randy Schmitz, Rolling Ridge Properties, LLC
Variance Requesting Parking Lot Improvement Relief
VARIANCE PROCEEDINGS
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISON
On February 3, 2014, the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider the application of Randy Schmitz for a variance to relieve strict enforcement of the parking lot
requirements as they relate to his application for a special use permit to operate a events center in a
historical barn. The matter was duly published and notice was provided to property owners within 350
feet of the above referenced property. Needing additional information, the Planning Commission
tabled action on the Special Use Request to Mach 3, 2014.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E % SE 4 SW 4 Lying N of County Road 133.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 31101 County Road 133
ZONING CLASSIFICATION: B2, Highway Business
ORDINANCE REFERENCES:
1. St. Joseph Code of Ordinance 52.07 Subd. 2
a) Administration. A variance may be granted to allow a property owner to deviate from
the specific development standards applicable to a particular district. A variance shall
not be granted to allow a use that is not otherwise permitted in the district involved.
In granting a variance the Board, or the Council in reviewing the Board's decision, may
prescribe appropriate conditions in conformity with this Ordinance to protect properties
and the health and safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood. In
recommending any adjustment or variance under the provision of this Section, the
Board of Zoning Adjustment shall designate such conditions in connection therewith as
well, in its opinion, secure substantially the objectives of the regulation to which the
adjustment or variance is granted, as to light, air and the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience and general welfare.
When such conditions are made part of the terms under which the variance is granted,
violation of the conditions is a violation of this Ordinance. A variance shall not be
granted by the Board, or by the Council upon review, unless they find the following
facts:
1. The variance requested is consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive
Plan.
2. The variance requested is harmonious with the general purposes and intent of the
governing Zoning District Ordinance.
3. The Applicant establishes that there are 'practical difficulties' in complying with the
zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties as used in connection with the granting of a
variance shall mean:
a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner
not permitted by the zoning ordinance.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property
not created by the landowner.
c. The variance, if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality.
4. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute practical difficulties under the
terms of this Ordinance.
5. Practical difficulties shall include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct
sunlight for solar energy systems.
6. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in MN Statute
216C.06, Subd. 14 as may be amended, when in harmony with the zoning
ordinance.
2. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.10 Subd. 4(i) requires in all districts where off - street parking lots
are permitted or required such off - street parking shall be constructed and maintained subject to
the following regulations:
a.
d. Such parking lots shall be constructed and maintained in a useable condition, with a
hard surface consisting of concrete, bituminous, pavement or paver stone designed to
drain and dispose of surface water. Recycled bituminous or concrete shall be prohibited
except as permitted in an industrial area by special use permit or variance.
3. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.32 Subd. 5 Conditions Applicable to all Special Use Permits:
requires:
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e. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be
surfaced so as to control dust subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
f. The entire area shall have a drainage system subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
The Planning Commission accepted the following testimony:
1. Steve Gohman expressed concern that as an adjacent land owner with cattle he was
concerned about trespass. Through discussion it was determined that the property line
is fenced thereby reducing the trespass issue.
Upon the hearing being closed, the Planning Commission deliberated the following:
1. Application of zoning Ordinances and when variances are granted
2. Does the venue of a rural setting create a need for a variance
In an effort to gather additional information, the Planning Commission tabled action on the public
hearing to the March 3, 2014 Planning Commission meeting, at which the following information was
presented for deliberation:
1. The applicant is proposing to use the property consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The variance requested is harmonious with the adjacent area as the property is part of a 40
acre farmstead.
3. The property owner is requesting relief from the parking lot provisions to keep the property
in a rural setting and paving the parking area would alter the characteristics of the area.
4. The events center is a seasonal business that only requires parking when events are
scheduled. The parking areas are not needed when the facility is not rented.
S. The property owner can provide 22 parking spaces that are paved and can be used for the
special events.
DECISION AND CONCLUSION
Based on the Finding of Fact, the St. Joseph Planning Commission recommended
approval /denial of the Variance based on the following conclusions:
1.
2.
3.
Based on the foregoing Finding of Fact and Decision and Conclusion of the St. Joseph Planning
Commission, the request for variance on the strict enforcement of the parking requirement is being
forwarded as approval /denial with the following contingencies:
1.
2.
3.
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City of St. Joseph
Public Hearing
Judy Weyrens
Administrator
Publish: January 24, 2104
Note: MN Statute requires mailed
notice to all property owners
within 350 feet of a variance,
special /interim use or rezoning.
is College Avenue North . PO Box b68 . Saint Joseph, Minnesota (6374
Phone 3zo.363.7zoi Fax 3io.3b3.0342.
The St. Joseph Planning Commission will be conducting a public hearing on Monday,
Administrator
February 3, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the St. Joseph City Hail, 25 College Avenue N to consider a
Judy Wcyrens
special use and variance to allow the operation of an events center at 31101 County Road
133, St. Joseph MN. The variance is being requested to relieve strict enforcement of the
parking lot regulations.
Mayor
Rick Schultz
St. Joseoh Code of Ordinances 52.32 Subd. Q) requires issuance of a special use permit for
recreations services such as theaters, bowling establishments and clubs and lodges. The
Councilors
proposed events center is similar in nature to the aforementioned.
Steve Flank
Bob Loso
St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.10 Subd. 5 identifies the requirements for parking lots to
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include hard surface material and curbing. The property owner is requesting relief from the
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design standards.
The property for which Special Use and Variance is being sought is located at 31101 County
Road 133, a.k.a. Scenic Specialties, legally described as E % SE 4 SW 4 Lying N of County Road
133. The request has been submitted by Rolling Ridge Properties LLC, 9670 Deerwood Rd
NE, Rice MN 56367.
Judy Weyrens
Administrator
Publish: January 24, 2104
Note: MN Statute requires mailed
notice to all property owners
within 350 feet of a variance,
special /interim use or rezoning.
is College Avenue North . PO Box b68 . Saint Joseph, Minnesota (6374
Phone 3zo.363.7zoi Fax 3io.3b3.0342.
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APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
City of St. Joseph
25 College Avenue N
PO Box 668
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone (320)363 -7201 or Fax (320)363 -0342
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NAME: Randy L. Schmitz PHONE: 320 -980 -3124
ADDRESS: 31101 County Road 133 St. Joseph EMAIL: randys@scenicspecialties.com
I/We, the undersigned, hereby make the following application to the City Council and Planning Commission of the City of St. Joseph,
Steams County, Minnesota. (Applicants have the responsibility of checking all applicable ordinances pertaining to their application
and complying with the ordinance requirements.)
1. Application is hereby made for a Special Use Permit to conduct the following:
i addition to our current uses we would like to use our property (including existing buildings and green spaces) to host outdoor
vents such as weddings, reunions and fund raisers that include outdoor music, food & liquor with hours that extend to midnight.
2. Legal description of land to be affected by application, including acreage or square footage of land involved, and street address, if any
(attach additional sheetifnecessary):
ID R 84.53350.0100 & a filed road R31.20617.005 Section 02 Township 124 Range 029 Legal Description:14.26AC
W4 Lying N of CO RD 133. 31101 County Road 133 (current home to Scenic Specialties). The entire site is comprised of
lately 14 acres. SEE ATTACHED AERIAL PHOTO
3. Presentzoning of the above described property is: B2 -_Highway 75 Business i
4. Name and address of the present owner of the above described property:
ig Ridge Properties LLC. 9670 Deerwood Road Rice MN 56367 !!
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5. Is the proposed use compatible with the future and present land uses of the area? Please explain:
9 Yes n No
Is a non residential area and a greater portion of the adjoining property is agricultural and some is part of the orderly
oration area with proposed commercial use. Having a facility such as our proposed event center would further support the
tion of future businesses such as hotels, restaurants and shops.
6. Will the proposed use depreciate the area in which it is proposed? Please explain:
n Yes LX] No
requested use will put to use a historical piece of property. The area is / was overgrown with buckthorn but will be highly
7. Can the proposed use be accomodated with existing City service without overburdening the system? Please explain:
V Yes n No
We intend on providing food and liquor services through a reputable business that is licensed and insured for operation in
Minnesota, Stearns County and St. Joseph.
8. Are local streets capable of handling traffic which is generated by the proposed use? Please explain:
pZ) Yes n No
are alongside a local county highway that was designed for significant traffic counts.
Attached to this application, and made a part thereof, are other material submission data requirements, as indicated.
pp g Randy L Schmitz
Applicant Signature: �°�°-�-°•°~~ — •°- ^�—"~^°�"` Date: Jan 20, 2014
Date: Jan 20, 2014
Property Owner Signature: Randy L. Schmitz
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Date application submitted: Date application completed:
Planning Commission Action: n Recommend Approval r Recommend Disapproval Date of Action:
City Council Action: n Approved n Disapproved Date of Action:
Date Applicant/Property owner notified of City Council Action:
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
City of St. Joseph
25 College Avenue N
PO Box 668
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone (320)363 -7201 or Fax (320)363 -0342
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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Date
I/We, the undersigned, hereby make the following application to the City Council and Planning Commission of the City of St. Joseph,
Steams County, Minnesota. (Applicants have the responsibility of checking all applicable ordinances pertaining to their application
and complying with the ordinance requirements.)
PROPERTY OWNER NAME: Rolling Ridge Properties, LLC.
PROPERTY OWNER PHONE NUMBER(S): 3,209,803,124
PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESS: 31101 County Road 133 St. Joseph
ZONING DISTRICT: B2 Highway Business
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 14.26AC E3 /4SE4SW4 Lying N of CO RD 133
PROPERTY OWNERSIGNATURE(S): Randy L Schmitz
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1. The request(s) which we desire for our property Is/are in conflict with the following section(s) of the St. Joseph City Code:
Section: 02 Section: Township 124 Section: Range 029
2. Proposed non -conformance(s):
Proposal to allow non - paved, off street parking as overflow for events held outdoors during summer months. (All parking spaces
are to be paved with curb as per Ordinance 52)
3. What special condidtions and circumstances exist which are particular to the land, structure or building(s) Involved which do not apply
to the land, structures or buildings) In the same zoning classification? (attach additional pages as need)
purchased our 14 acre property (which had been previously designated as Century Farm) 12 years ago and annexed it into the
. We had to annex into the city because the nature of our business (retail) didn't allow for us to remain within the township. Our
I was/ is to keep, maintain and put to use the buildings that already exist on the property that have historical significance. Since
se buildings are very "agricultural" in nature, we would like to further embrace this unique feature by hosting events that use the
door spaces (the wooded hillside, fields and barns).
4. Do any of the special conditions and circumstances result from your own actlonsl if the answer is yes, you may not qua* for a variance.
f i Yes Vj No
S. What facts and considerations demonstrate that the literal interpretation of the zoning code would deprive you of rights commonly
enjoyed by other properties in the some district under the terms of the zoning code? (attach additional pages as needed)
a are looking to host wedding receptions at our facility during the warm months. portions of our property are already paved and
have compacted gravel for parking. However, we are looking to host events ONLY DURING WARM MONTHS and during the
rekend (typically not during the week). We are seeking to maintain the integrity of our farm setting by using an existing alfalfa
Id for overflow parking as needed for these events.
6. State your reasons for believing that a variance will not confer on you any spedal privilege that is denied by the zoning code to other
lands, structures or buildings in the some district
Since we already have a number of paved and gravel parking spaces, Using our field spaces as overflow parking will allow us to
provide parking that Is off - street which will Improve safety. Other businesses within the city that require additional parking are
3Ilowed on- street parking if needed.
7. State your reasons for believing that the action(s) you propose to take is/are in keeping with the spirit and the intent of the zoning code.
believe the goal of having the parking ordinance is to provide ample parking for whatever intended business is proposed. As
reviously mentioned, a number of paved and gravel parking spaces currently exist on our property. We have available to us,
nough space for parking on our premises- however we wish to keep these spaces as-is to keep with nature of our outdoor
usinesses. Guests that participate In outdoor / farm weddings fully anticipate the quirky nature of the informal nature of a field
sed for parking.
8. State your reasons for believing that Ina strict enforcement of the provisions of the zoning code would cause undue hardship. Undue
hardship means that the property in question cannot be put to reasonable use If used under the conditions allowed by the zoning
ordinance. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute on undue hardship under the terms of this code as referenced in the state
statutes.
We are a seasonal business with very limited hours. We anticipate our facility would be used primarily on weekends and only during
warm months. Having to pave a large area for parking that would be used for a small percentage of the year would greatly diminish
the look of our property. We purchased our property with the intent of creating beautiful gardens and green spaces. We are
attempting to salvage a historical barn and putting it to a new use, not having the green space parking wouldn't allow us to do this.
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To whom it may concern:
We purchased our 14 acre property (which had been previously designated as Century Farm) 12
years ago and annexed it into the city. We had to annex into the city because the nature of our business
(retail) didn't allow for us to remain within the township. Our goal was/ is to keep, maintain and put to
use the buildings that already exist on the property that have historical significance. Since these
buildings are very "agricultural" in nature, we would like to further embrace this unique feature by
hosting events that use the outdoor spaces (the wooded hillside, fields and barns).
I would like to renovate the barn (both levels) and use it for high end weddings and events. In
the future I would like to add a smaller two story building to the North East corner that would have
bathrooms on both levels, a small kitchen (for catering), an additional entrance / exit, access into the
silo, an observatory on the silo top. My intent is to rent the space for a fee and to work with a group of
exclusive vendors for the accompanying services such as valet, food, liquor, music, etc. In addition the
site can be used for photography exclusively for those who rent the facility. I would like to the
incorporate other elements of the farm site such as the other buildings, the pond, the woods etc. to
host tents, outdoor weddings and yard games (horse shoes, bean bags, playground) for attendees of
these events. I would like to keep my current retail and landscape operation at this location.
Initially the event portion of our business will occur on weekends during warm months. As the
business further establishes it is possible the nature of the business could extend to year round use -
however those events would likely be indoors. Most events will occur on Friday and Saturdays during
daylight hours until midnight. We would like to be able to have amplified music present during these
events up to or as close to midnight as possible. Our main goal is to be able to host weddings- we do
not intend on hosting outdoor rock concerts or street dance like events with huge crowds. Most
weddings last longer into the evening than what the current noise ordinance allows (9:30 PM I believe).
The food and beverage services will be provided by an exclusive (only one) reputable local business that
has and maintains the food and liquor licenses required by local and state authorities. We will not allow
private food or beverage (no BYOB). We already have in place an insurance policy, written contract with
a vendor and facility rental contracts that explain these rules in detail. We would also like to replace a
portion of the existing Scenic Specialties pylon sign (keep as a pylon) and replace it with an LED sign to
advertise for all businesses on the premise as opposed to installing multiple signs for the multiple
businesses. This sign would only advertise business that occurs on the property and to announce who
the names of the happy couple.
Regards,
Randy L. Schmitz
Rolling Ridge Properties LLC
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MEMO
City of St. Joseph, PO Box 668, St. Joseph MN 56374
Date: January 17, 2014
To: Randy Schmitz
Scenic Specialties
From: Judy Weyrens
RE: Ridgewood Conference Center
Zoning Classification B2 Highway Business
The operation of a convention /special event center would require issuance of a special use permit under
the provision contained in 52.32 Sub 4 0). Enclosed is an application for consideration of a special use
permit. The narrative for the special use should be detailed and contain the following:
• Layout of the property and where events will be held
• Hours of the center
• Identify outdoor activities such as music and hours for outside activities
• Food and alcohol, how will that be managed
• Signage
It is important to be as detailed as possible to provide the Planning Commission and City Council with a
full picture of activities.
During a recent discussion, we also discussed parking. To create parking areas without impervious
surfacing will require a variance, therefore the application for consideration has been included. Again
be specific as to practical difficulties that will result by strict Ordinance compliance.
As a separate issue, I know that you are working through MN Building Code issues. Since these are two
very separate process, the City can consider and approve the variance and special use and authorize the
application for a building permit. The issuance of the building permit is based on code compliance and
meeting all State required fire and safety matters.
The fee for the variance and special use is $ 400.00 each; however the City will reduce the fee to a total
of $ 400.00 as only one hearing Is being conducted. Since the fee is based on the cost of publication and
notification it is not refundable in the event the matter is denied or the building code issues cannot be
resolved.
I look forward to working with you to see this project come to fruition. Please let me know if you need
further assistance or if I can be of help in anyway.
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