HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 [05] May 01
Minute~ of the Bt, Jo~eph Þlannin~ ~ommi§§ion
May 1, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ben Kremer; Tom Nahan, Sr.
Kathleen Kalinowski. Art Budde, Mike Roach, Hub Klein. Judy
Weyrens, Deputy Clerk.
OTHERS PRESENT: Ross Rieke, Council liason. Elaine Ohman,
Cindy Lindbloom, Daryl Lindbloom, Bill Elfering, Doug
Inselman, Duane Ohman, Donald Hansen, Lawrence Rennie, Marie
Rennie. Jim Krebsbach, Bob Krebsbach, Steve Dehler, Claude
Menzhuber, Dale Schneider, Mike Deutz, Ted Klein, Mark Zimmer
TED KLEIN VARIANCE HEARING: Ted Klein appeared before the
Planning Commission to request nineteen (19) feet variance on
the front yard and a six (6 ) feet side yard variance to allow
for the construction of a dwelling unit at 318 Old Hwy 52;
Lot 7, Block 2. Loso's Seventh Addition. Neighboring
residents expressed concern that adding another dwelling unit
for rental property would add to the ex~sting noise and
excessive traffic problems in the area. Ted Klein stated
that he would put five parking stalls in the rear of the
property to keep traffic off of Old Hwy 52, and suggested he
could put a buffer zone in front with a six (6 ) foot privacy
fence.
VARIANCE: Art Budde made a motion to recommend to the City
Council approval of a nineteen (19) feet variance on the
front yard and a six (6 ) feet side yard variance to allow Ted
Klein to construct a dwelling unit at 318 Old Hwy 52;
seconded by Sr. Kathleen.
Ayes: Kremer, Nahan, Kalinowski, Budde, Roach, Klein.
Nayes: None. Notion Carried.
MIKE DEUTZ VARIANCE HEARING: Nike Deutz appeared before the
Planning Commission to request a 24 feet variance to allow
his business sign 60 feet above the grade of his property
line, and a 5 feet variance from the property line. After a
lengthy discussion, Art Budde made a motion to table this
matter until more information is available as to the
distinction between an advertising sign and a business sign;
seconded by Mike Roach.
Ayes: Kremer, Nahan, Kalinowski, Budde, Roach, Klein.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY: Jim and Bob Krebsbach presented
a petition to vacate the north - south alley of the south
half of Block Ten (10) Original Townsite of St. Joseph, which
extends from MN Street to the east - west alley of Block Ten
( 10) . Krebsbach intends to develop a convenience center and
expand the existing station on the property adjacent to the
alley. Art Budde made a motion to reject the petition and
turn this matter over to the City Council; seconded by Sr.
Kathleen.
Ayes: Kremer. Nahan, Kalinowski, Budde, Roach, Klein.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
LA PLAYETTE: Nark Zimmer, owner of the La Playette.
presented plans to add a 8' x la' cooler on the east side of
the building. The cooler will be used to store bread and
meat products -- no liquor will be stored in the cooler. Tom
Nahan made a motion to approve the addition of a 8' x la'
cooler; seconded by Hub Klein.
Ayes: Kremer, Nahan, Kalinowski, Budde. Roach. Klein.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
Nahan reminded Mr. Zimmer that the parking stripping that he
was required in the past must be painted at the same time the
cooler is installed.
WOOD PILE COMPLAINTS: Discussed the complaints received
concerning a wood pile located at 1012 Minn St. E. After
discussion. the commission felt that this in not an issue
since the wood is stacked neatly and will be burned for fire
wood.
ORDINANCE CHANGE: Before making a decision on whether or not
to increase the planning commission by 1 member, the planning
commission would like clarification as to what the term ex-
officio means, and whether they have voting rights.
ADJOURN: Kremer made a motion to adjourn at 9:55; seconded
by Budde.
Ayes: Kremer, Nahan, Kalinowski, Budde, Klein. Roach.
Nayes: None. lYjotion Carried.
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