HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 [09] Sep 19Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission
for the City of St. Joseph met in special session on Monday,
September 19, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners Kurt Schneider,
Andy Brixius, Linda Sniezek, Marge Lesnick, Dan Nierengarten.
Council Liaison Ken Hiemenz. Secretary Judy FJeyrens.
Others Present: Donald "Bud" Reber, Steve Hoffmann, John Meyer.
St. Joseph American Legion: John Meyer, representing the American
Legion Post #328, appeared before the Commission to discuss the
possible expansion of the building. Meyer stated that the Legion
is in need of additional storage space and are proposing to
construct an addition tv the building. The addition would not
provide an increase in seating capacity, but rather increase
storage space. Currently the building has a jog in the Northeast
corner, and the building expansion would square the building. The
exterior would be constructed to match the existing building.
Commissioners questioned Mr. Meyer as to the current parking and if
the addition would remove any of the current parking. Meyer stated
that currently four parking spaces are provided behind the building
and they would remain. After construction. the four parking stalls
would be changed to angular parking.
Schneider questioned the parking issue and if the Commission could
allow the addition without providing additional parking.
Commissioner Schneider stated that when storage is added to a
building, you are actually increasing the seating capacity. The
space occupied as storage before construction becomes seating
capacity after construction.
After considerable discussion, Nierengarten made a motion
authorizing the American Legion Post #328 to make application for
a building permit. The motion was seconded by Sniezek.
Ayes: Klein, Brixius, Nierengarten, Sniezek, Lesnick,
Schneider, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Steve Hoffmann - Cold Storage Units: Steve Hoffmann appeared
before the Commission to request an extension of a special use
permit that was issued June 22, 1993. The special use permit
allowed for the construction of a forty (40) unit mini storage
facility to be located at Lot 003, Block 001 Neu Addition. St.
Joseph Code of Ordinances states that special use permits expire
after one year, unless an extension is granted. Mr. Hoffmann
is requesting an extension so that construction can begin
immediately. Hoffmann stated that the plans are identical to those
that were approved in 1993. After discussion and verification of
setback requirements, Brixius made a motion recommending the
Council extend the special use permit of Al Stellmach and Steven
Hoffmann, allowing the construction of a 40 unit mini storage
facility. The facility is to be located at Lot 003, Block 001 Neu
Addition. The motion was seconded by Lesnick.
-- Ayes: Klein, Brixius, Nierengarten, Sniezek, Lesnick,
Schneider, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Parkinq Concerns: Commissioners discussed the parking requirements
for businesses located in the central business district. Schneider
and Reber discussed the Legion addition and if parking should be
required. Schneider questioned if the lot line has been determined
between the Legion, Stueve's Garage and City Offices. Reber stated
that the lot line has never been determined and the only way to
establish lot lines would be to survey the property. Commissioners
requested that the Building Official request a site plan before
issuing the building permit.
Commissioners also discussed a parking/visibility problem on Cedar
Street East, adjacent to the car wash. Since the construction of
the Campus Villa Apartments traffic has increased. Commissioners
questioned if the corner of Cedar Street East and First Avenue NE
would be safer if one parking space were removed by the car wash
and a 30 mph speed limit sign were installed. Klein made a motion
to recommend the Council remove one parking space on First Avenue
NE by the car wash and post a 30 mph speed limit sign near Sunset
Manufacturing. The motion was seconded by Lesnick.
-- Ayes: Klein, Brixius, Nierengarten, Sniezek, Lesnick,
Schneider, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Adìourn: Chair Klein adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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udy Weyrens
Secretary of the Commission