HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 [12] Dec 02
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning commission
for the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Monday,
December 2, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the st. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners Sr. Kathleen
Kalinowski, Marge Lesnick, Linda Sniezek, Dan Nierengarten, Kurt
Schneider. Council Liaison Cory Ehlert. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: Derrick Gabrielson, Joe Miller, Jerry Klaphake,
John Dube.
Special Use Hearing - Joe Miller: Chair Klein called the hearing to
Order at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a
request for a special use permit to operate a mechanical repair
business in a General Business Zone.
st. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.20 subd 3(b) allows for automobile
service stations including sales gasoline service stations and
other repair garages, provided that no filing station be located
within 200 feet of a school, church, hospital or meeting place,
having a capacity of more than 50 persons by special use permit.
The property is legally described as Lot 3, Block 1; Miller East
Cedar and has been submitted by Joe Miller on behalf of Derrick
Gabrielson.
Joe Miller stated that he has recently leased his building to Mr.
Gabrielson to operate a mechanical repair business. The business
is solely mechanical repair and no body work will be completed.
Miller also stated that the lease signed by Gabrielson is fairly
restrictive and assures the property will always be tidy.
Miller also indicated that historically the property has been used
for mechanical repair. The last business that leased the space
repaired dairy equipment and motors. Granting a special use allows
the property to continue as a repair shop.
There being no one present to object, Kalinowski made a motion to
recommend the City Council approve the special use permit of Joe
Miller, allowing for a mechanical repair shop at the above stated
property. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Chair Klein closed the hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Jerry Klaphake - Sign Request: Jerry Klaphake appeared before the
Commission to discuss the construction of sign on the property
located at 1314 East Minnesota Street. The sign would advertise
the business located within the property. In addition Klaphake has
designed the sign to include a marque to be used a community
bulletin board. The sign as designed would need a special use
permit before construction could begin. Klaphake is requesting the
council review the Sign Ordinance and possibly amend the Ordinance
to make provision for business complex signs.
After considerable discussion, Sniezek made a motion to recommend
the Council authorize the city Attorney to draft an amendment to
the Sign Ordinance allowing for multiple signs for business
complexes. The motion was seconded by Lesnick.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
New Business: The Commission discussed their disappointment in the
lack of communication between st. Joseph Township and the City of
st. Joseph. The Ordinance provides for joint planning within a 2
mile radius of the Corporate Limits and the Commission would like
to be consulted by the Township for matters within this radius.
The Commission also discussed the need for the City to determine
who is responsible for enforcement of Ordinances, Special Use
Permits and Variance requirements. The Commission would like to
see a policy regarding the registration and resolution of
complaints received by the City.
Election of Officers: Nierengarten made a motion to elect Hub Klein
as Chair and Sr. Kathleen Kalinowski as Vice Chair of the Planning
Commission for 1997; the motion was seconded by Lesnick.
Discussion: Kalinowski submitted Kurt Schneider as Vice Chair.
Schneider stated that he would decline the position at this time,
but would assist if needed.
Ayes: Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten, Schneider, Ehlert
Nayes: None Abstain: Kalinowski, Klein
Appoint of Terms: The Commission discussed the Planning Commission
appointments for 1997. The seats held by Marge Lesnick and Andy
Brixius are up for re-appointment and a recommendation to the Mayor
is necessary. The Commission discussed the importance of attending
and participating in the monthly meetings and if a commitment
cannot be made the' seat should be vacated. Also those present
agreed to notify the Chair or City Offices if they could not attend
the meeting to assure a quorum would be present. Nierengarten
made a motion to recommend the Mayor re-appoint Marge Lesnick to a
three year term as a Planning Commissioner and recei ve
authorization to fill the 7th seat. The motion was seconded by
Sniezek.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Ehlert questioned the Commission as to how they felt he was
functioning on the Planning Commission and if they would like to
see him appointed by the Mayor in 1997 as Council Liaison. After
clarifying their satisfaction, Kalinowski made a motion to
recommend the Mayor re-appoint Ehlert as the Council Liaison
for the Planning Commission in 1997. The motion was seconded by
Sniezek.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Minutes - October 28. 1996: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the
minutes of the October 28, 1996 Planning commission meeting as
presented; seconded by Lesnick
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Adjourn: Nierengarten made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. ;
seconded by Schneider.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
~;teiA~
D puty Clerk