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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 [09] Sep 05 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the st. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Marge Lesnick, Dan Nierengarten, Kurt Schneider. Secretary of the Commission Judy Weyrens. others Present: Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber, Rick Heid, Mike Deutz, Bob Herges. Pond View Ridge III - Plat Approval: Rick Heid presented a final plat for Pond View Ridge III. The proposal includes 25 single family homes. Commissioners discussed the need to establish elevations when approving plats to help prevent drainage issues. Heid stated that his construction is always two (2) feet above the curb line, but cautioned the Commission establishing such guidelines. As the contours of the land change, it may not be possible to always remain a set distance above the curb line. When asked about the property north phase I Pond View Ridge, Heid stated that he is looking into developing patio homes in that area. Before that can happen, he needs to revise the preliminary plat thus requiring a public hearing. Klein questioned whether Heid would consider constructing 12th Avenue SE to Minnesota Street, Heid stated that at this time it is cost prohibitive. After considerable discussion, Kalinowski made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the Pond View Ridge III and begin the process of execution of the developers agreement contingent upon the Engineer's approval. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Minutes - August 5 and August 12, 1996: Lesnick made a motion to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Nierengarten. Discussion: Klein requested the minutes clarify the parking requirements of All Star Pizza. The motion should include that the parking are will not exceed the Southwest corner of the building. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 During the discussion of the minutes the Commission also discussed the Council action with regard to All Star Pizza. Concern was expressed wi th the consistency of enforcing the parking requirements of the downtown area and how the Commission intends to develop the downtown area. Also discussed during the approval of minutes was the rental issues of st. Joseph and alternative enforcement methods. Fencing Request - Mike Deutz: Mike Deutz appeared before the Commission to discuss fencing materials. Deutz stated that he would like authorization to construct a temporary fence along two of his properties out of non conforming fence material. The current fence ordinance only allows fencing materials of wood or chain link. The fence is necessary to discourage foot traffic or parking on his property. Deutz stated that his property at 16 Birch street East is used as an overflow parking lot for Daniels Funeral Horne and his property on Cedar street is used by the CMS Body Shop and students in the Villa apartments. It is his hope the a temporary fence would give new direction to foot traffic and overflow parking. The material he is considering is a three (3) strand wire fence. To make the fence visible Deutz would either spray the fence orange or tie orange flags on the wires. Deutz also discussed his concern on the lack of follow through on Special Use and Variances. The City has issued conditional use permits or variances on the adjoining property and imposed restrictions at the time of issuance. However, the lack of City follow through has required him to construct a fence. Deutz encourage the Commission to find an effective way in which to enforce the allowance given. commissioners objected to the use of the fencing materials requested, but suggested using snow fence as an alternative since the fence is only temporary. Kalinowski made a motion to recommend the Council allow Mr. Deutz to install temporary snow fencing as requested; seconded by Lesnick. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Deutz also informed the Commission that he is in the process of purchasing the property located at 318 and 320 Old Highway 52. In 1992 the Council denied a rezoning and variance request on the adjacent property. Deutz questioned the reason for the denial and if the Commission would reconsider the proposal to construct an additional unit. Weyrens read the minutes where the request was denied. Commissioners stated that many things have changed in that neighborhood since the request and they would consider the proposal again if Mr. Deutz made application for the rezoning and variance. Fence Setback Request - Bud Reber: Bud Reber appeared before the Commission on behalf of sidney outten, 119 - 2nd Avenue SE, who would like to construct a fence six (6) inches from the property line. The current ordinance requires a two (2) foot setback unless wri tten permission is granted from the property owners. Reber stated that the fence would be six (6) inches from the ground and would be maintainable from their property line. Reber indicated that the property owner has not approached the adjoining neighbor for written approval and is seeking relief of this requirement from the Planning Commission. After considerable discussion, Kalinowski made a motion to recommend the Council authorize Sidney outten to construct a fence six (6) inches from the property line as requested. The motion was seconded by Lesnick. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Adjourn: Schneider made a motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.; seconded by Kalinowski. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Schneider. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 ~~ J Y Weyrens retary of the Commission