HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 [12] Dec 06uecember 8, 1993
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for
the City of St. Josepr~ met in regular session on Monday, December b,
1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen
Kalinowski, Dan Nierengarten, Andy Brixius, Marge Lesnick. Council
Liaison Ken Hiemenz. Secretary Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: Shannan Hinnenkamp, Lymann Hull, Frank Imholte, Elmer
Rakotz, Glenn Diedrich, Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber, Mrs. Hinnenkamp, Art
Novak, John Frischmann.
Special Use Request - Shannan's Upholstery: Chair Klein called the
hearing to order. The purpose of the hearing was to consider a request
for a special use permit. This permit would allow for the operation of
an upholstery business. Zoning Ordinance No. 52.21 subd 4 states, "All
industrial uses shall require a special use permit."
The property is legally described as follows:
That part of the South 451.42 feet of the North 880.42 feet of the East
686.70 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 9, Township 124, Range 29, Stearns County, htinnesota which lies
southwesterly of the southwesterly right of way line of the Burlington
Northern Railroad together with that part of the North 880.42 feet of
the West 44.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter
of Section 10 in said Township and Range which lies southwesterly of
said right of way line. Containing 7.5 acres.
Together with that part of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 9 and that part of said Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 10 bounded as follows: on the East by the
West line of Schneider's Addition, a duly recorded plat, produced
northerly; on the South by a line drawn Due West from a point on said
West line of said plat distant 800 feet northerly from its intersection
with northerly right of way line of US Trunk Highway 52; on the West by
a line drawn parallel with and 150.00 feet westerly of, as measured at
right angles to, said West line of said plat; and on the North by the
South line of the North 880.42 feet of said Sections 9 and 10.
Containing 1.11 acres.
The request for special use has been submitted by Shannan's Upholstery,
30433 - 90th Avenue.
Shannan Hinnenkamp spoke on his own behalf. Mr. Hinnenkamp stated that
he is in the process of purchasing the Lymann Hull Property to relocate
his existing upholstery business. Before the purchase can be complete,
Mr. Hinnenkamp needs to obtain a special use permit, as all uses by
Ordinance, must be approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council.
Glenn Diedrich, representative of the current owner, Avon State Bank,
discussed the property. He has been working to clean up the property,
including tearing down some of the old buildings. As of today, he has
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removed approx. 400 tires, slab wood, and pa 11 ets. Because of all the
debris, the process is taking a long time. Additionally, the snow has
slowed the process down. To assist with the cleanup, Mr. Hinnenkamp
has received permission from the DNR to burn some of the mater i a 1 . 1"1r.
D i edt~ i ch stated that the buyer (Hinnenkamp), would like to complete the
cleanup work hi ms e 1f .
Elmer Rakotz questioned the possibility of contaminated soil on the
site. Commissioner Nierengarten concurred and relt that it is
important to require the property be cleaned up environmentally.
Mr. Diedrich responded that at this point the existence of
contaminated soil is just speculation. He questioned if the
surrounding property has been tested. The adjacent properties at one
time were used for an old dump site, and a swamp is also located near
by.
Mr. Hinnenkamp requested authorization to place an advertising sign in
the City property. The sign will be located along side or the road.
Commissioner Klein stated that this is a matter for the City Council
and he should contact the City Orfices to be on their agenda.
Commissioner Lesnick questioned the use or a mobile home ror living
quarters in an i ndustt~ i a 1 area.
Hinnenkamp responded that the purpose of the mobile home would be two
rold. During the day it would serve as an office, and at night it
would serve as a night guard. Because of its seclusion, the equipment
would be more secure with someone on the property 24 hours per day.
Lymann Hull and Glenn Diedrich both stated that before the property
became available for purchase, a mobile home was located on the premise
and served as a living quarters.
Klein stated that the mobile home had been grandfathered in and since
the use has ceased for more than one year, the mobile home is no longer
grandfathered in.
Rakotz questioned the mechanics of a special use permit, and if other
businesses could operate on the site once a special use permit is
issued.
Klein stated that a special use permit is issued by use, and if other
businesses would like to operate on the same property, they would need
to appear before the Commission and make an application for a special
use permit.
Hiemenz questioned whether or not certification from the County had
been received with regard to the septic system.
Frank Imholte stated that he did contact stearns County Environmental
Health and they could not find a record on the system. The County
cannot certify a system unless a system is in use. Also, Mr. Imholte
stated that some of the Commissioners have a misconception about septic
systems and the transfer of property. Property can change hands
without a septic certification.
Mr. Hinnenkamp stated that he did go out and check the septic system
h imse 1f and is satisfied that it is in good working condition. If
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something should happen, he would be r~espons i b 1 e for' br~ingin9 the
system up to code. Hiemenz stated that at -t- ~...... ., c: t i nì8 nìU n i c i pal wa teì~
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and sewer services are not avai lable, and he would be bound by the
County t~egulations should something go wt'ong.
Hiemenz also stated that he did receive a co. 11 from Bob Warnert who
oYlns property near the proposed special use. Î"1r. ~Vaj"""ner't indicated
that he did not have a problem with the special use, but would 1 ike the
environment issues checked into.
Commission members discussed the importance of requlrlng the property
ownet~ to complete a Phase One Env i t~onrnenta 1 Impact study.
After a lengthy discussion, Lesnick made a motion to table the special
use request of Shannan Hinnenkamp unt i 1 ..... following items can be
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presented to the Planning Commission:
1 Written report indicating the results of a Phase One
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Environmental Impact study.
2. Whether or not a mobile home is pet~mitted ln an industrial
zoned area, and if it can be used as a living quarters.
3. Written verification from the County with regat~d +" +I~Q
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septic system.
The motion was seconded by Kalinowski.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick.. Brixius, Nierengarten.. Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. !'1ot i on Carr i ed 6·n.n
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The Commission concurred that ì1r. Hinnenkamp would need to discuss with
the Council the request to place a sign on the City propet~ty .
Klein closed the hearing at 8:23 p.m.
Art Novak - Buildinç¡ Permit: A~'¡' Novak appeat~ed before the Commission
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to request authorization to make application for a building permit to
construct an office building. Îv1r . Novak stated that he has recently
purchased property along Cedat~ street East and plans to constt~uct a
f 0 ur~ unit office building. The bui lding wi 11 be approx. 94' x ::ì - . and
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house a tr~ave 1 agency, beauty shop, construction company, and a tenant
to be named at a later ./- ~ Ì"1r. Novak plans to pt~OV i de 30 I .
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stalls.. with the employee parking behind the building. Customer
parking will be parallel to Cedar street in the front.
Brixius made a motion authorizing Art Novak to make application for a
building permit to constt~uct a four (4) unit office building as
t~equested . The motion was seconded by Nierengarten.
Ayes: Klein, Ka 1 inowsk i, Lesnick, Brixius, N i erengat~ten, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Mot i on Cat~r i ed 6:0:0
John Frischmann - Col lege of st. Benedict: John Frischmann,
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representing th e Co 1 1 e g e 0 f st. Benedict.. appeared before the
Commission to discuss the proposed dormitory. The Co 11 ege plans to
constt~uct a 67..000 squat~e foot dormitory to house 240 students. The
Planning Commission bt~iefly discussed the f i t~ e codes and l' '/-' to
app,lca....lon
the building permit.
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Brixius made a motion authorizing Grooters, Leapaldt, Tideman to make
application for a building permit on behalf of the College of st.
Benedict.. to construct a dormitory. The motion was seconded by
Lesnick.
Ayes: Klein, Lesnick, Brixius, Nierengarten, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Abstain: Kalinowski Motion Carried 5: 1 : 0
Minutes: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the minutes as presented;
seconded by Nierengarten.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Brixius, Nierengarten, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 6:0:0
Election of Officers: Since all members were not present, the
Commission tabled the Election of Orficers to the January 1994 Planning
Commission meeting. This item w ill be the first item of discussion.
Renewal of Terms: Kalinowski made a motion to recommend the City
Counc i 1 appoint Linda Sniezek and Hub Klein as Planning Commissioners
for a term of three years, beginning January 1 , 1994. The motion was
seconded by Brixius.
Ayes: Kalinowski, Lesnick, Brixius, Nierengarten, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Abstain: Klein Motion Carried 5: 1 : 0
NEW BUSINESS
Linnemann Inn: counci 1 Liaison Hiemenz stated that the Council has
requested the owners of the Linnemann Inn to come before the Planning
Commission. The purpose ~'" to request the owners to provide a detailed
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sketch of the parking lot. This item is to be placed on the January
1994 Planning Commission agenda.
Grand Slam: Commissioner Lesnick discussed the parking situation for
the rental unit at 13 College Avenue North, Grand Slam Pizza. Lesnick
drove by the site where the parking was to be provided.. and noticed
that the parking was not designated. She feels that it is . .¡..¡.
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for the Planning Commission to follow through on all the requests.
Council/Commission Communication: The Planning commission discussed the
necessity of open dialog between the Council and Planning Commission.
Commission members requested the Council consider again, quarterly
meetings between the Counci 1 and Planning Commission.
Gara!=Je Sale: Commissioner Lesnick discussed the individual conducting a
gat~age sa 1 e every weekend. This same individual appeared before the
Commission inquiring about operating a flea market. Lesnick feels that
the Planning Commission should contact the individual and request that
they appear before the Planning Commission in January.
Decision Makin~ Process: Commissioner Lesnick felt that it is important
for Commission Members to discuss and view all agenda items before a
decision is made. She recommended that the Planning Commission have
an open discussion item on every agenda to discuss other matters of
concern. Additionally.. she feels that Commission Members should not be
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directed to make a mot.ìon. Lesnicv. also reeis that ous ì nes::; 1 S beIng
dropped and not foìlowed thr'ough. Ther'efor'e J . . . Januar'y 1994
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every Planning Commission 3.genda w ill contain the fol lowing iterilS;
1 Open Discussion
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2. Old Business - listing i '':'ems nc)t final~zed
The meeting was adjourned by consensus 9:30 o.m.
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/Judy Weyrens
Secr~etary or the Board