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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 [01] Jan 03January 3, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, January 3, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. ii1 the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Linda Sniezek, 'vlarge Lesnick, Dan l~ierengarten, Cindy Brixius. Kurt Schneider. Council Liaison Ken Hiemenz, Secretary of the Conunission Judy 4~Jeyrens. Others Present: Steve Dehler, Donald "Bud" Reber, Bob Loso, Rachel Stapleton. Linnemann Inn: Steve Dehler, owner of the Linnemann Inn appeared before the Commission as requested by the City Council. The purpose of attendance was to present the Planning Commission with a parking plan for the Linnemann I11I1. The Planning Commission determined in !flay of, 1993. that Mr. Dehler would need to provide 2C parking stalls for the occupants of the Linnemann Inn. At that time, the Conunission had not been presented with a parking plan. gddltlOtlally, the Commission ackno~.vledges a misinterpretation of the Ordinance interpretation and finds special use permit should have been issued for the operation of a lodging house. Both the Plannin; Commission and Council have determined that the intent;on of the Ordinance was to alloss~ for the operation of a lodge, not a lodging house. Since the operation of a lodging house was permitted the Conunission must look at the current ordinances that pertain to the Linnemann Inn and determine compliance. Mr. Dehler spoke on his own behalf and presented a parking plan. The plan provides a total of thirty (30) parking stalls. Dehler stated that a couple of parking stalls might be lost due to a required fire lane. Commission Members questioned Dehler as to whether or not part of the parking lot is contracted to the Legion for parking. Mr. Dehler stated that he does have a contract with the Legion. The contract does not specify a certain number of parking stalls, but does allow patrons of the establishment to use the parking lot as space permits. Dehler stated that at this time only three (3) students have cars. therefore a problem does not exist. However. if in the future the use changes he might be required to terminate his contract with the Legion. :fit any point during the year Dehler has the opportunity to terminate the agreement. Commissioner Schneider stated that he has several concerns regarding the Linnemann Inn, three (3) of which are as folloiA~s: 1. The drawing that was presented ivas inadequate. It did not include and footage measurements and a survey of the area was not presented. 2. Concern with compliance with fire codes. This is a sa#ety issue and he feels strongly about this issue. 3. :~ bad decision was made. and a special use permit should have been issued by the Piailning Commission. ll%e cannot undo January 3! 1994 - that mistake, but we must still check that the Ordinances are being complied to. Dehler discussed VI i th the Commission the possible use change during 1994. The use of the Linnemann Inn may change. l\t the time of change, Dehler stated that he would again appear before the Planning Conm1Í ss ion. Hiemenz stated that the Cotl1ffiission must make decision based on the ordinances that are in place. When looking at parking the number of parking stalls and the type of parking lot must be determined by the use of the property, not the occupancy. Commissioner Nierengarten stated that other property owners in the (~.i t Y were required to tar and str1pe their park1ng lots at the time of remodeling or building. I t is his opinion that the Commission needs to be consistent wi th decision making, being car eÎLd not to set precedence. The C.'ornrni s s ion was concerned as to how the parking stalls could be áesignated if the parking lot is not tarred aná marked. Minimally, the parking stalls should be designated. Kalinowski made a motion r econunend i ng the Council require the property owner of the Linnemann 1I1n to meet the parking lot standards of the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52. 13 subd 5 (b) . Said Ordinance requires surfacing the parking lot with concrete, black top or properly treated crushed rock. The entire area designated for parking will be required to meet the parking lot standard. That is the area where the occupants will be parking must meet the standards. The motion was seconded by Sniezek. Ayes: Klein! Kal inowski, Sniezek! I : 1 Nierengarten, Brixius, 0esn~CK Schneiáer, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 8:0:0 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair: Nierengarten made a motion re-appointing Hub Klein as Chair and S. Kathleen Kalinowski as Vice Chair. Lesnick made a motion to appoint S . Kalinowski as Chair. Kalinowski stated that she could not accept the nomination, as her position with the convent requires her to be out of town throughout the year. The nOD1i rIa t i OJ1 of Klein was seconded by Brixius. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, .~. Lesnick, Nierengarten! Brixius! ~n1ezeK Schneider, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion <:-arried 8:0:0 OLD BUSINESS Shannan's Upholstery: The Council \V ill be acting on this issue on January 6, 1994. Janua.ry 3! 1994 - Joint P anning/Council Yleetin;¿ : The City Counc 1 agreed to ¡neet quarter y with the Planning Commission, beginn ng January 1 ~ 1994 aT 1 _i I 7:00 p.m. Garage Sale: The (~i ty ().f" + , have been trying to contact the property ~-'-.LJ.ces owner, requesting him to appear before the Planning Conm1Í s s i on. Joe ,.,.. . 1 Joe Vliller! owner oÍ \iiller Dairy Sales made application fvll 1 J. e I' : for a building perIni t to add a 20' warehouse to the existing building. Approval oÍ Minutes: ~ierengarten made a motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Kalinowski. Ayes: 1/ 1 . Kalinowski, Sniezek, Lesnick, ~ierengarten, Brixius, l'>.J.e1n, Schneider, Hiemenz. :\ayes: :\one. \iotion Carried Q·n·n o~V..v OPEN DISCUSSION Grant Application: C~· OrrlIYl i s s ion e r s questioned Mayor Reber as to the status of the Cooperation Planning Gi'ant. :\1ayor Reber stated that the City has completed the second phase application. StOD Sign: The Conm1Í s s ion discussed the r emO\Ca 1 of the stop sign by the Mobil station on Minnesota Street West. Since the sIgn has been removed, gaining access to !v1lnnesota Street from side streets ¡¡as been very difficult. They requested that the Council reconsider the intersection, placing more control on the corner 01 Second A\Cenue :\\V and \iinnesota Street West. C~ouncilor Loso stated that the Council v,: 1 ! 'r 1 .l. .L be reviewing this matter again in February of 1994, as the motion to remove the sign \vas for a six month trial period only. :\ierengarten made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. : seconded by Kalinowski. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Lesnick, :\ierengarten, Brixius, Schneider, Hiemenz. :\ayes: :\one. \iotion Carried 8:0:0 '\ ~J{þ~ Judy Weyrens Secretary of the Commission