HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 [05] May 06
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission I
for the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, May 6,
1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the st. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen
Kalinowski, Linda Sniezek, Marge Lesnick, Dan Nierengarten, Kurt
Schneider. Council Liaison Cory Ehlert. Secretary Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: Bud Reber, Tom Gustafson, Linda Silver, Val
Stanger, Dale Grieger, Bruce Ostendorf, Dale Haug.
Bruce Ostendorf - Northland crossing: Bruce Ostendorf appeared
before the Commission to discuss the future ingress and egresses to
the Northland Addition. Ostendorf stated that there is only one
ingress/egress and it was his understanding that if the traffic
became too great the developer was to install a second
ingress/egress. Mayor Reber stated that the Council is aware of
the situation and the City Engineer is researching the developers
documentation to determine the responsibility for the additional
ingress/egress. Reber informed Ostendorf that he would check with
the Engineer on the status of the proposed ingress/egress both the
East/West and North/South. After the City Offices receives the
information they will forward it to Ostendorf.
Tom Gustafson - Silver Motors: Tom Gustafson appeared before the
Commission to discuss his business located at 110 West Birch I
Street. Silvers Motors is a mechanical car repair business which
has been operating in the vacant building. The owner of the
building is not willing to sell the property, but Gustafson stated
that he plans on occupying long term. Commissioners stated that a
mechanical repair business is not a permitted use in a general
business zone, and to continue to operate the business they would
need to make application for a special use permit. Gustafson
stated their plans also include the installation of a fence around
the property, not to hide cars, but to provide security.
commissioners agreed to conduct a public hearing on the matter on
June 3, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
Chuck Scherer - Scherer Trucking Building Permit Request: Chuck
Scherer appeared before the Commission to discuss improvements to
the Scherer Trucking property. Scherer stated he plans to tear
down the quonset building and erect a structural steel building.
The quonset has become an eyesore and is in need of repair. In an
effort to improve the site, Scherer is proposing to erect a steel
building 40' x 52'. After reviewing the ordinance requirements,
Ehlert made a motion authorizing Scherer Trucking to make
application for a building permit for a steel building 40' x 52' as
requested. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Schneider, Ehlert,
Nierengarten.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0 II
Minutes - April 1. 1996: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the
minutes as presented; seconded by Nierengarten.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Schneider, Ehlert,
Nierengarten.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Other Matters
East Minnesota street: Ehlert reported that the Council recently
approved the installation of sidewalks along East Minnesota street
to 91st Avenue. Additionally, the Council will be requesting
stearns County to install sidewalk from 91st Avenue to Tom Thumb.
Rental License - Mike Deutz: Those present discussed the action of
the April 1, 1996 Planning Commission meeting at which Mike Deutz
appeared requesting clarification of his rental license. Concern
was expressed whether the Housing Ordinance allows for the
separation of units as Mr. Deutz currently has and if the lower
level contains more than one unit. If more than one license is
needed for the lower level, Mr. Deutz would need to make
application for a special use permit for the additional unit.
Adjourn: Nierengarten made a motion to adjourn at 9:05; seconded
by Ehlert.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, sniezek, Schneider, Ehlert,
Nierengarten.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
1r(y 4~
dy Weyrens
S cretary of the Commission