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1998 [10] Oct 05
· CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 668, St. Joseph, MN 56374 )20) 363-720 I St Joseph Planning Commission Fax: 363-0342 October 5, 1998 Ilk 7:00 p.m. \'IAYOR (enneth J. Hiemenz 1. Call to Order :LERK! 2. 7:00 p.m. - Len Wiener, Discussion on indoor recreatoin i\DMINISTRATOR 7:20 p.m. - Ellen Wahlstrom, Discussion on Environmentally Sensitive Areas hchel Stapleton 3. 4. Approve Minutes - September 8 and September 11, 1998 :OUNCILORS ~ob Loso 5. New Business :ory Ehlert (en Twit a. November Hearings & Meeting Date Change WiedenfUer b. 6. Other Matters 7. Adjourn - ...... ("{ , IV! ¡¡r¡ ¿.¿ /-c:s ' (1 O·£A.,, /" . .""l ( ./.,. .. ; : ! '..¿ f "","-",_. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of S1. Joseph met in special . session on Friday, September 11, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. in the S1. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Marge Lesnick, Linda Sniezek, Jim Graeve. Council Liaison Cory Ehlert. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Others Present: ED A Director Chad Carlson. - .--"--."-----.- -- Extension of Municipal District Boundary: Extension of the Municipal Boundary: EDA Director Chad Carlson presented a resolution of the Planning Commission recommending the extension of the Municipal District Boundary. He stated that State Statute requires the Planning Commission to review all proposed expansion areas in relation to the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The extension of the District is needed due to the recent annexation and expansion plans of Borgert Products. The Boundary needs to be extended by 17 acres, to encompass all the Borgert property. Carlson clarified the following: 1. The total project is expected to be 4.8 million (1 million in building; 3.8 in equipment) 2. The maximum district term in 9 years, however, it is anticipated to be finished sooner. 3. The expansion will add approximately 8 new jobs with a salary range of $ 22,000 to $ 38,000 4. The proposed tax increment is a "pay-as-you-go" method 5. Local contribution is anticipated to be between $ 2,600 to $ 3,000. This contribution is not a cash layout, rather a waiver of fees. Carlson also stated that many of the above points will be included in the Developer's Agreement which will be reviewed by both the City Council and Economic Development Authority. . There being no further comments or questions, Kalinowski made a motion to accept the following resolution extending the Municipal District Boundary. Approval is recommended based on the booklet prepared by Advanced Resources entitled: Development Program for Municipal Development District No.1, dated September 11, 1998. The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by those present. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.1 PLAN CONFORMS TO THE CITY PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCALITY AS A WHOLE WHEREAS, Development District No. 1 Plan modification dated September 11, 1998 has been submitted to the St. Joseph Planning Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.126 subd. 1; and WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission has reviewed said Plan to determine conformity of said Plan to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the municipality. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Joseph Planning Commission, that Development District No. 1 Plan conforms to the general plan for the development of the municipality as a whole, and the Commission recommends approval of the Plan to the City Council. Adiourn: The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:15 p.m. Judy Weyrens - Deputy Clerk Un ~~'GI ¡( . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Tuesday, September 08,1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Marge Lesnick, Kurt Schneider, Jim Graeve. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens -----~-_.~--- -- Others Present: "Bud" Reber, Chad Carlson, Nadine Borgert, Tim Kiernan, Jean Kiernan, Steve Frank, Jeron Schneider, Shari Claire, Steve Dehler, Terese Kruger-Lahr, Andy Lahr, Diane Schneider, Goeff Partridge, Mildred Reisinger, Lou Krebsbach, Jim Krebsbach, Charles Potter. Mike Deutz - MN Street Development: Chad Carlson, EDA Director, spoke on behalf of Mr. Deutz. Carlson stated that since Deutz appeared before the Commission in July the seating capacity of the proposed restaurant has increased, requiring Deutz to present a revised parking plan. At this time Deutz does not have the parking plan completed and requested this matter be tabled to a later time. Minutes:: Lesnick made a motion to approve the July 6, 1998 Planning Commission minutes with corrections; seconded by Graeve and passed unanimously by those present. Lesnick made a motion to approve the August 3,1998 Planning Commission minutes as presented; seconded by Ehlert and passed unanimously by those present. Extension of Municipal District Boundary: Carlson discussed the proposed expansion of Borgert Products. The expansion will be financed in part with Tax Increment Financing. In order to utilize TIF, the project must be within a Municipal District. At the present time the Industrial Park as annexed in 1992 is the Municipal District. Therefore, before Borgert Products can utilize TIF, the Municipal District Boundary must be extended to encompass their property. Carlson stated that State Law empowers the Planning Commission to extend the District Boundary. . The Commission agreed to meet at 7:30 a.m. to discuss the proposal at which time Carlson will present the necessary documentation. Proposed Wetland Ordinance: S. Kathleen discussed the Wetlands Ordinance and that the proposal before the Commission has been drafted by a sub committee consisting of Ellen Wahlstrom and representatives from St. Joseph City and Township Planning Commissions. The sub committee prepared both a proposed Ordinance and a Wetland Preservation statement to be included in the Comprehensive Plan. Ellen Wahlstrom stated that she did considerable research on wetlands before presenting a draft Ordinance. The original Ordinance presented was a lengthy document that was condensed by the sub committee to two pages. During the research process Wahlstrom stated that she contacted several agencies for their recommendations. Some of the agencies included Stearns County Environmental Services, Fish and Wildlife and the Anny Core of Engineers. It was during this research that she discovered drafting a Wetland Ordinance was not sufficient, but a Wetland Preservation Statement needed to be added to the Comprehensive Plan as well. Wahlstrom requested the Commission add the following conclusion statement to the draft Wetland Ordinance or the Wetland Preservation Statement: These lands embody both our past and our future. They nurtured the existence of our ancestors and must do the same for our heirs. Protection of natural areas is neither a nicety nor is it a fringe issue. To protect that which sustains us is nothing more than good planning and common sense. Kalinowski stated that it is her opinion that the above statement is already in the Comprehensive Plan in various statements. Further she stated that the reason the draft Ordinance was condensed was to have an Ordinance that was clear and concise. Kalinowski then read several statements from the Comprehensive Plan which in her opinion are the same as the conclusion statement presented by Wahlstrom. She further stated that the sub committee reviewed - the conclusion statement and felt the same concept was part of the definitions of the Ordinance and inclusion of the statement would deviate from their goal to keep the Ordinance clear and concise. Lesnick concurred with - Kalinowski and stated she does not feel it is necessary to include a statement to use common sense as that is part of all decisions making. I . Elùert stated that the final draft submitted is a good compromise and it has been reduced to a clear and concise document. However, he would not be opposed to including the conclusion statement in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the master plan for the future of St. Joseph and including a philosophical statement notifies developers of what to expect. Graeve stated he supports the inclusion of the conclusion statement and feels that it is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and philosophical in nature. Graeve made a motion to recommend the City Council accept the Wetland Preservation Statement as prepared by a joint Committee of Ellen Wahlstrom and Planning Commission members from St. Joseph Township and the City of St. Joseph, and establish a public hearing date to amend the Comprehensive Plan. The motion was seconded by EWert and passed unanimously by those present. EWert questioned if the conclusion statement presented by Wahlstrom would be included in the Wetland Preservation Statement. Commissioners agreed to discuss that matter further after the public hearings. Public Hearing - Special Use and Variance. Borgert Products: Chair Klein opened the hearing and stated the purpose of the hearing is to consider a Special Use Permit to allow the expansion of Borgert Products. Further, the property owner is requesting a three (3) foot variance on the maximum height of a structure. The Special Use Permit and Variance are needed to allow the construction of a building to house a new piece of equipment used in the manufacturing of their product. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 subd 2 states: All permitted industrial uses shall require a Special Use Permit. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 subd 7 states: No structure hereafter shall exceed 45 feet in height. The . proposed building will be 48 feet in height, requiring a three (3) foot variance. The property is legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SJV ~,,~ of the NE I¡,) of Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Twenty-Four (124) North, Range Twenty-Nine (29) West q{the Fifth Pn'ncipal ,'vferidian, St. Joseph Township, Steams County, AIim¡esata, which lies nal1herly of the n0l1herly n'ght-af-way line of the Burlington Narthem Railroad and which lies westerly of a line 706.92 feet west of an measured at a right angle to, and parallel to the east line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW ~~ of the NE ~~); subject to easements afl'ecard, ifany. The request for Special Use and Variance has been submitted by Nadine Olson on behalf of Borgert Products. PO Box 39, St. Joseph MN 56374. Nadine Borgert spoke on behalf of Borgert Products. She stated the facility 'will be used in the manufacturing paving stones and concrete products. The variance on the height of the building is needed to accommodate for specialized equipment needed to manufacture products. The proposed addition will also provide Borgert Products with room future expansion. Further, they anticipate needing additional space in the future for an expanding market. Carlson also discussed the need for Borgert Products to request the City Council allow a lot split of their property to accommodate the requirements of Tax Increment Financing. EWert discussed the need to plan for transportation links in the Industrial Park as well as growth areas in the City. Carlson stated that there are plans for transportation links to service the Industrial Pa1k The current plan would divide the Borgert property in half. Therefore, an alternate plan of moving the eastlwest link is in process. One proposal includes moving that link southerly, tying into Ridgewood Court and then to County Road 134. EWert stated that the Joint Planning Commission requests that all development proposals include a transportation pIan to - assure that proper ingress and egress is provided. Elbert also stated that it is important to have a master transportation plan so that traffic can be moved effectively and efficiently. - -V . Weyrens read a letter submitted by Jerry HirschfielcL and adjoining property owner supportive of the request. There being no further comments, Ehlert made a motion to recommend the Council adopt the following fmdings of fact. The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by those present. RESOLUTION OF FINDING --._-------- -- The request of Borgert Products requesting a Special Use and Variance came before the Planning Commission at a public hearing on September 8, 1998. The pwpose of the hearing was to consider a Special Use Permit to allow the expansion of Borgert Products. Further the property owner is requesting a three (3) foot variance on the maximum height of a structure. The Special Use Permit and Variance are needed to allow the construction of a building to house a new piece of equipment to be used in the manufacturing of their product. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 subd 2 states: All permitted industrial uses shall require a special use permit. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 subd 7 states: No structure hereafter shall exceed 45 feet in height. The proposed building will be 48 feet in height, requiring a three (3) foot variance. The property is legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 14 of the NE 14) of Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Twenty-Four (124) North, Range Twenty-Nine (29) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, St. Joseph Township, Steams County, Minnesota, which lies northerly of the northerly right-ol-way line of the Burlington Northem Railroad and which lies westerly of a line 706. 92feet west of an measured at a rightangle to, and parallel to the east line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 14 of the NE 14)" subject to easements of record, zf airy. . In consideration of the information presented to the Planning Commission and its application to the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances of the City of St. Joseph, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: Special Use Request: The proposed use is consistent with the standards for a Special Use Permit as stated in St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.8 subd 4 (a-k). The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the zoning classification of the Industrial Zoning District as stated in the St Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 subd 1. Therefore, based on the above findings, the Planning Commission recommends the Council approve the Special Use Permit as requested. Variance Request: St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.7 subd. 2(a): That there are exceptional or extra ordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the property in question as to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district. The exceptional or extraordinary circumstances must not be the result of actions taken by the petitioner. Finding: The product manufactured is specialized requiring a piece of equipment that cannot fit in a building less than 45 feet in height. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.7 subd 2( e): That the condition or situation of a specific piece of property, or the intended use of said property, for which the variance was sought, is not of so general or recurrent a nature as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation for such conditions or a situation. Finding: The product manufactured is specialized. .., :J The Fire Chief has had the opportunity to comment and has not subnùtted any concerns and a letter of . support was subnùtted by an adjoining property OWller. Therefore, based on the above fmdings the Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the variance request as subnùtted. The hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m. -----------~ Public Hearing - Rezoning Reauest. Tim Kiernan - 11 6th Avenue NW: Chair Klein opened the hearing at 8:00 p.m and stated the purpose of the hearing is to consider re-zoning a parcel of property currently zoned R-l, Single Family to R-2, Multiple Family. The Zoning change is requested to allow the property owner to secure a rental license for more than 3 unrelated persons and the creation of a two fanùly dwelling. The property is legally described as: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (lv'W1/4 SE ~) of Section Nine (9) in Township One Hundred Twenty-four (124) North of Range Twenty-nine (29) West Steams County, Minnesota and also part of Lot Three (3) in Auditor's Subdivision No.4 of said Section 9 specifically described as follows: Commencing at the pomt of intersection of the centerlines of10wa Street and lHirmesota Street as platted and dedicated in the On'ginal Townsite of the Village of St. Joseph; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the centerline of said ABnnesota Street and the centerline of State Aid Road No.2 for a distance of 1767.97 feet fir a point ofbegirming; thence continue Southwesterly along said centerline 109.73 feet; die/Ice Northwesterly at right angles 208.71 feet; thence deflect right 90 001 ' 20" a distance of 1 09.73 feet: thence deflect n'ght 89058' 40" a distance of 208.6~eet to the point of beginning. The street address of the property is as follows: 11 - Avenue Northwest. The request for rezoning has been subnùtted by Timothy and Jean Kiernan, 1362 - 20th Street SE; Buffalo 1v1N 55313. . Tim Kiernan spoke on his own behalf. Kiernan presented a zoning map on which he identified the areas in the City which are currently zoned R-2 and R-3. Kiernan stated his intent when he built the home was to rent to three (3) persons as allowed by Ordinance. However, at this time he feels a need to increase the number of tenants to five.. He further stated that he was unaware of the amount of traffic that is generated on County Road 2 and feels that the amount of traffic is not conducive to single fanùly development. In fact, he feels that the house could not be sold as a single fanùly dwelling due to the traffic. Kiernan presented the following reasons for allo\'..1ng the zoning change: the property is large enough to avoid overcrowding, setback from the house to adjoining property in the rem- is seventy feet. the house was built using the original foundation, the house was built to current building codes and has proper ingress/egress windows, the house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, three living rooms; the house can easily be converted to a duplex by adding a second kitchen, and off street parking is more than adequate. Lesnick questioned what the property was zoned when it was built. Kiernan responded that it was single family when he purchased it and that was his original intent. The house was built for his daughters while attending the College of St. Benedict. He again stated that he was unaware of the amount of traffic generated on County Road 2. Jean Kiernan responded that there was no big plan in the beginning to convert the house to multiple family. They are not in the business of student rental but they need to maintain the house. Commissioners questioned the two doors on the front of the house and their intent when the house was built. Kiernan responded that the doors open to one landing and the upper level is one unit The only reason two doors were installed was for ease of moving furniture in and out. Lesnick questioned how many persons live in the house. Kiernan responded that for the 1997 - 1998 school year they rented to five students. Weyrens clarified the Rental Housing Inspector may have erred but Kiernan was made aware of the regulations when the house was constructed. ~'. , . Lesnick read the letter from the County Engineer where he requested the City require the property owner close the ingress/egress to County Road 2 as a permit was not obtained and it presents a safety hazard. Kiernan responded that he was unaware of the concerns of the County and when the house was built was under the understanding that Gene Lange had secured the necessary permits. Geoff Partrdige, 601 Ash Street West, stated that he has received calls from many of the residents in Clinton Village: In his opinion the property does not have the look of a single family residence; rather an absentee landlord. Signs of the property not being a family dwelling include: the lawn is nothing but weeds, single family dwellings have manicured lawns that have been seeded or sodded and they are routinely cut; the property has the presence of party with a keg in the yard, again, not present in single family yards; the driveway is sand whereas all other driveways in the neighborhood consist of a bard surface; the property has a sand volleyball court in the backyard, something usually seen in a park, not a neighborhood; the yard is frequently cluttered with a free pile of furniture or household items and construction material strewn around. Partridge clarified that the property requesting rezoning is the gateway to a neighborhood and the dwelling in its present state is not conducive to a family neighborhood. Terese Kruger-Lahr, 504 Ash Street West, clarified that the protest to multiple family is not a personal vendetta. In fact, the neighborhood has very little problems with the current tenants, but there is no guarantee it will always be that way. Further, the changing of zoning would change the character of the neighborhood. Kruger-Lahr also discussed the petition circulated in the neighborhood which read as follows: The owners of the residence are seeking to change the zoning of the residence located at 11 - 6th Avenue NW from R -1 Single Family to allow a duplex. This will increase the number of people and cars that can be at the residence. Several years ago when this house was built several of us notified City Officials that this house was being built with two front entrances. We were told not to worry. It would be zoned R-1 Single Family housing. The owner rents to students and he wants to get the City to approve a zoning change to allow this to be converted to a . duplex. This is not just a concern for the immediate neighbors. This message is from those who live close and a good block away. We are not opposed to multiple housing or college students. }Vfany of us have lived in multiple unit housing for many years, some of us work at local colleges. However, we are asure that one of the reasons you bought your house in this area was that you, like us, thought you were buying into an area of single family homes. There is not doubt in our mind that if this change is made others will ask to do the same and the character of our neighborhood will change. Recently buyers seeking to buy single family homes for student housing have approached some of us. The above petition was signed by 21 homeowners. Chuck Potter, 423 Minnesota Street West, stated he did not sign the petition, but is opposed to the rezoning. Potter is concerned with the additional noise, potential deterioration of the property and increased traffic. Potter also questioned the status of the proposed realignment of County Road 2 to County Road 75. Steve Frank, 606 Birch Street West, stated that everyone approached to sign the petition did so without hesitation. If they had enough time, in his opinion, 100 percent of the families would have signed the petition. Frank also clarified that the past residents of 11 - 6th Avenue NW have been good neighbors but there is no guarantee that will continue. Further, he stated that is was his understanding that economics could not playa role in the decision to rezone. Schneider questioned whether or not the Commission would be setting precedence by rezoning the property. Other landlords may see this as a way to manipulate the maximum density allowed per household Schneider concurred that the property in question is in a neighborhood setting and should remain Single Family. Bud Reber, 21 - 200 Ave SE, stated that he was the Mayor when the house was constructed and the Council received many inquires as to whether or not the house was a duplex. On numerous occasions the Building Official was requested to inspect the property and the property owner was aware that the area was zoned Single Family and the City had no intentions of changing such. /" A -:' · EWert stated that the Comprehensive Plan discourages spot zoning and that is what the petitioner is requesting. However, if the property owner could be required to make the home meet the same standards as other homes in the neighborhood (such as manicured yard, paved driveway), it may be advantageous to rezone the property. EWert discussed the amount of time the Commission spent reviewing the zoning in St. Joseph, including the placement of a moratorium on certain areas to allow such review. - ----------- EWert clarified that the Commission must review the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances anyiime a land use change is requested. The review is to make sure that land use is consistent with the future plans of the City. He agrees that the property may be hard to sell as a single family home due to the traffic, but agrees that precedence may be set by allowing the requested change. Klein and EWert briefly discussed the plans to re-route traffic from County Road 2 immediately west of Clinton Village and connect to County Roads 75 and 3. EWert stated that it is his understanding this project has been scheduled for the year 2000. Partridge stated that it is his opinion that the long range plans for the City include additional residential development west of Clinton Village as both Ash Street and Birch Street are exiended to the west, abutting the adjoining field There being no one to comment further Grave made a motion requesting the Council adopt the following findings and deny the Rezoning request of Tim Kleman. The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by those present. RESOLUTION OF FINÐINfi The request of Tim Kiernan to rezone a parcel of property came before the Planning Commission at a public hearing - held on September 8, 1998. The purpose of the hearing is to consider re-zoning a parcel of property currently zoned -- R-I, Single Family to R-2, Multiple Family. The Zoning change is requested to allow the property owner to secure a rental license for more than 3 unrelated persons and creation of a two family dwelling. The property is legally described as: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the SOI/theast Quarter (J'lW1/4 SE ~;) of Section Nine (9) in To't'mship One Hundred Twenty-four (124) N0l1h of Range Twenty-nine (29) West Steams COI/nty, .\IÙmesota and also part of Lot Three (3) in Auditor's Subdivision No.4 of said Section 9 specifically descn'bed as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the centerlines of Iowa Street and Minnesota Street as platted mid dedicated in the Original T o't'msite of the Village of St. Joseph; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the centerline of said Afinnesota Street and the centerline of State Aid Road No.2 for a distance of 1767.97 feetfìr a point of beginning; thence continue SOllthwester(v along said centerline 109.73 feet; thence NOl1hwesterly at right angles 208.71 feet; thence deflect right 90 001 ' 20" a distance of 109.73 feet: thence deflect right 89058' 40" a distance of 208.67~et to the point ofbegirming. The street address of the propeny is asfollows: 11 - Avenue Northwest. The request for rezoning has been submitted by Timothy and Jean Kiernan. 1362 - 20th Street SE; Buffalo MN 55313. Notice of this matter was duly served and published In consideration of the information presented to the Planning Commission and its application to the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances of the City of St. Joseph, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: 1. The proposed request is not consistent with the Social Objective of the Comprehensive Plan which states: Keep neighborhoods intact and promote the growth of healihy and vibrant neighborhoods 2. The proposed change would not be consistent with City policy prohibiting spot zoning. The property is contiguous to a R-1 Single Family district. > -- , .. . 3. The proposed request may set precedence opening a window for other landlords to request rezoning to increase the maximum occupancy allowed. Therefore based on the above findings the Planning Commission recommends the Council deny the rezoning request. The hearihg was cloS-roar 9':00 p.m. Commissioners discussed the request of Stearns County Engineer Doug Weishaar to have the driveway on County Road 2 eliminated as it presents a safety hazard and a permit was not obtained. The Commission determined that if the road is regulated by the County, the City does not need to get involved and turned the matter over to the Public Works Director, Dick Taufen. If after Taufen discusses the matter with Weiszhaar the City needs to be involved, Taufen should report to Ehlert who will bring the issue to the City Council. Lot Split Request. Lou Krebsbach: Lou Krebsbach appeared before the Commission to request authorization to split a portion of Lot 14 Block 10 Original Townsite. Krebsbach stated that in 1986 Triple K Enterprise requested a lot split of lot 14 to establish a single property for the rental house and to allow the Phillips 66 Station to expand At that time the westerly 20 feet and southerly 83 feet were split.from lot 14. At this time the property owned by Krebsbach is for sale and they would like the opportunity to sell the rental house separately from the remaining land. Krebsbach presented the following reasons for allowing the lot split: 1. The proposed lot lines are consistent with the actual use of the rental property in recent years. 2. The proposed lot line provides the developer of the adjacent parcel more frontage on Minnesota Street and more square footage for commercial development. 3. Expanding the lot lines beyond the proposed lot lines would require the rental house owner to acquire land that was previously utilized by the Phillips 66 Station and recently the subject of a petroleum tank . release investigation and clean up Commissioner's clarified that the lot split is also needed so that the rental property could be sold and have adequate parking. If the property were sold as the property is currently recorded there would be no parking for the rental unit The Commission stated that even though the property is zoned General Business, the rental is operating under grandfather status and the lot requirements are that of Multiple Family (how the property is being used.). While the property does not need to be in strict compliance, when a change to the property is made the lot requirements should be considered and met as close as possible. Therefore, if the property were returned to the 1986 dimensions the lot would almost meet the requirements. Krebsbach stated the main reason for requesting the lot split as presented was to limit any prior contamination to one lot, one property owner. MPCA reserves the right to re-inspect a contaminated site at any time. If at some time additional cleanup is required negotiations with an adjoining property owner would not be required. Lesnick questioned if the lot were approved as requested and the property owner of the rental unit decided to tear down the house and rebuild, 43 feet of frontage would be insufficient. Krebsbach stated that due to the cost of demolition, it would not be feasible to tear the house down and rebuild It is Krebsbach's opinion that a property owner would remodel the house before demolishing. Graeve questioned Krebsbach as to how he saw the property being developed. Krebsbach responded that in his opinion the property is not large enough to develop as multiple family so commercial appears to be the best solution. After considerable discussion Schneider made a motion to recommend the City Council authorize the lot split of Krebsbach Enterprise creating the following lot: the easterly '46 feet oflot 14 block 10 Original Townsite. The remaining 20' of lot 14 will be attached to the adjoining parcel. Further, the recommendation is based on the following: Allowing the lot split as stated provides a marketable lot that has not been exposed to contamination. , ! ¡ . The motion also requests that the current rental property be allO\ved to continue operating as in the past váth a . maximum density of 8 persons (based on the 1998-1999 rental license). The motion was seconded by Lesnick and passed unanimously by those present. Wetlands Ordinance: The Commission continued discussing the Wetland Ordinance and setback requirements. Schneider questioned the proposed setback for storage units. Wahlstrom stated that the sub committee discussed this matter and felt that the setback on storage sheds would be controlled by other mechanisms. Weyrens questioned the plan review process proposed. The draft states that the development site plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. She questioned if the Commission had the resources to review wetland areas and if the County should be doing this before a site plan is submitted to the Planning Commission. Kalinowski responded that the Commission discussed this matter at great length with Stearns County Environmental Services. They indicated that they would not have time to review every site plan but could serve in an advisory capacity. Graeve made a motion to accept the proposed Wetland Ordinance as drafted by a sub committee of Wahlstrom and St. Joseph City and Township Planning Commission and recommend City Council approval. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski and passed unanimously. Weyrens will contact St. Joseph Tmvnshíp to verify any changes they may have made ",ith the proposed Wetland Ordinance and incorporate the changes so that both jurisdictions are using the same language. Graeve questioned the Commission on the status of the conclusion statement presented by Wahlstrom. It is his opinion that it would fit in the Comprehensive Plan under the Quality of Life. Commissioners agreed to table this statement indefínately. Adiourn: Lesnick made a motion to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.; seconded by Schneider and passed unanimously. . Crdl ) ^ ~/2ØuJ Judy Weyrens Deputy Clerk ~!- ./ .' . ~ . ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSE SECTION 1 " 1.r---,neintent of this Ordinance is to pursue two equal goals: 1.1-1 To provide and encourage measures of protection to those properties identified as Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA). 1.1-2 To provide for equitable economic return in consideration of protection and ~. preservation of ESA. SECTION 2 ® This Ordinance creates a process through which the City can comply with the Comprehensive Plan's pledge to support orderly growth and development while L protecting environmentally sensitive resources within the City of St. Cloud. The goals of the Comprehensive Plan furthered by this Ordinance include the need to: . 2.1-1 "Protect, conserve, and enhance natural resources within and adjacent to the St. Cloud area for the community's long-term environmental and economic benefit." 2.1-2 "Support the orderly growth of residential, commercial and industrial areas in accordance with reasonable market projections." 2.1-3 "Identify sensitive environmental areas and prioritize their inclusion in a regional open space system." 2.1-4 "Create and sustain a favorable climate for economic development in the City." SECTION 3 3.1 This Ordinance requires that all future development occurring in areas identified as environmentally sensitive be guided by a concem to protect, conserve and enhance those resources. To accomplish this goal, this Ordinance creates a process to aid, support and promote development that achieves these environmental goals. This process will: 2 -_.~,.,. .,~.' '~','-' ~"'.'~--'~. ~_.'~.~" .~~ ,...~,-.',~. '~"~- .- .'",,,<,,..,~.,~ "'-"·~""""'__""""~·"",~··."r,,,,,~<.r'.~,,,,,,· ',",',~~",.,.,,,,, ""~""<>""~ A . I · 3.1-1 Identify and prioritize environmentally sensitive areas; . ¡¡( 3.1-2 Aid developers in the creation of their development plans; · ,\ 3.1-3 Aid City staff, the Planning Commission and City Council in their assessment of development plans in environmentally sensitive areas; - ---~-~--.- · 3.1-4 Provide flexibility in the planning process when needed to balance environmental and economic goals. .~ ¡ SECTION 4 . @ Rationale for Protecting Environmentally Sensitive Areas: . Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA's) are areas that contain native vegetation and natural features and/or natural resources that contribute to the health, welfare and quality of life of the people of S1. Cloud. The City of S1. Cloud has a right and ltll the responsibility to protect and conserve these areas for a variety of reasons, - including: -\ ~ G Some areas contribute to community health (e.g., wetlands that function to filter and purify water); . , .. 4.1-2 Some areas are valued for historical and symbolic reasons (e.g., the few remaining examples of pre-settlement prairie or granite outcrops that .f 1 symbolize S1. Cloud's heritage); ~ @some areas contribute to community safety (wetlands and riparian corridors contribute to flood control): 4.1-4 Some areas are valued as habitat for wildlife and/or natural communities (some of which include rare native plant or animal species); 4.1-5 Some areas are valued for recreational (hiking, skiing, walking) purposes; 4.1-6 Some areas are valued on the grounds of aesthetics and quality of life (as open areas and woodlands provide solitude and quiet amidst the noise and crowds of modern life); 4.1-7 Some areas function as educational resources for scientific research and teaching (especially by providing our children with convenient and local access to learn about their natural surroundings and their history). 3 , . "'" ~.~- - - ~~. ~....--..-..--~, ~ ."", . . Wetland means land transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water (as defined by the Wetland Conservation Act Rules ....-; Chapter 8420; 8420.0110 subpart 52). ..--7 Wetland Type means a wetland type classified according to Wetlands onn-e~-- n United States, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Circular 39 as summarized in 8420.0110 subpart 54. -7' Since wetlands within Minnesota are protected by the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, development within ~. those areas would have to follow WCA Rules 8420 as well as working within the confines of this Ordinance. (7) This category includes riparian corridors, f1ightways, migration routes, nursery and nesting habitats, roosting sites, other wildlife habitat. Functions of such corridors include: 1) places where plants and animals can live and reproduce; 2) places where animals can move from one place to another in . relative safety to find food, water, or mates, either on a daily or seasonal basis. , Corridors for animals and plants are important for the following reasons: 1) To avoid excessive inbreeding, small populations of a species in one habitat island need to have some contact with a population of the same species in another habitat island. 2) Species loss from a habitat island is less likely when that island is connected to a similar h?bitat island, i.e. maintaining corridors between areas of similar habitat helps sustain species diversity. 28 . .. . 00-, .:o_.,_t.c·'~';.: ~.. .....;...::::.:.:;:-:_: ,_ _ - '.~"'":"'::::"~:'i~ ," I*~c,.> '. . ..:_'i.'...·.,·....'.·....·...'..........". > ::~, :~:"-' ".'c-,.----- -- .".. ! T~IL_ 363.~96 · f .. ' ': -N- FAX: (320) 363-1396 ¡ .... .'. t : RIVER 23 W. Minnesota 51. 1 ~~ . ht:t ~~ P.o. 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Preliminary Plat - Buettner fudustrial Park ADMINISTRATOR Rachel Stapleton Rezoning Request - fudustrial to General Business 3. 8:00 p.m. - Len Wiener, Discussion on parking plan for proposed fudoor COUNCILORS Recreation Facility. Bob Loso .E~lert 4. 8:15 p.m. - Art & Edith Hiemenz, Lot Split request Wit Mary Niedenfuer 5. Approve Minutes 6. New Business a. b. 7. Adjourn - - . ST. JOSEPH PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 1991 FOR THE OFFICIAL RECORD PLEASE SIGN YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS (~'Î / <..---,., / , / /7./ J ,¿ !/ ? ;I,' / ~,,- -7 / ~ .' _",,' . / V /---' .- 1. A.£'¿ ^¡yt.... / éíZ<::.¿~ , .' ,:/...2 -;;~/. dv /1. ¿,,,,, /4:;:7' ,\~rr-'~ ..// ,r-, þ' /0 ¡; , )/ '¿./ --í¿ \ .' ' '7 ..Ii r. 2. . , /~~-"'~-----~.- II L( ¿.:.J, f ~, 2> . ~(, /} I ~ e J" / / / · , , S/';.!J. ~ <? 3. C',/~:l' ~ (; «t.¿>Wt .//'¡;·t");1/Lç.7~/ 1.../6 -.f';" /:'"- I ¿¡~, (\, t; /v( /Ç/ . <"......-..-. / ~'..........l 4. L~,<-/Jl~ c.. ~z C-5<7'7'-. ..,// -J~~J/L C'L~ , 5. '277/'c-/V {l~/~¿~ 2 G ¿ ¡,.../ /b'-f .f!./'.-I-l./- J-i j'~~ 6. \r';~ <;:ß.J~~ ~-c.¡j'7/!!~ -7;,[. 7. 8. . 9. 10, 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. - 21. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Submission Deadline: 21 First Avenue Northwest October 22, 1998 PO Box 668 . St. Joseph, MN 56374 Public Hearing, Planning 320-363-7201 November 9, 1998 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPUCATION Council Approval November 19, 1998 Applicant: Mithael Contardo Owner: Michael Contardo Address: 26 - 2nd Avenue NW Address: St. Joseph MN 56374 Telephone (W): 363-4468 Telephone (H): xx Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROWlEasements Variance Non-conforming Use Permit Planned Unit Development Rezoning Sign Subdivision $ 150 TOTAL FEE $ Date fee received Date application received . PETITIONER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING · A list and mailing labels of all property owners within 350 feet of the boundaries of the property. (This information must be obtained from the Steams County Auditors Office) · Twenty-one full size folded copies of the plans. · Payment of all associated fees must be made in full when application is made. This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of the application submittal. A written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application. This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application. 7flZ;~JL~ /0 /;" Iii r / Date . Signature of Fee Owner Date PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: ?F. - ?nrì !luon"o N1:,7 . LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIZE: PRESENT ZONING: r> 11 Rl REQUESTED ZONING: REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION: SETBACK REQUEST: '" - REASONS FOR REQUEST: To allow the construction of a studio apartment in the lower level of the above property AREA REQUIRED BY REQUESTED BY VARIANCE ORDINANCE PETITIONER REQUESTED Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Open Yard Parking Accessory Bldg Size . Lot Coverage STAFF NOTES: . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Submission Deadline: 21 First Avenue Northwest October 22, 1998 PO Box 668 . St. Joseph, MN 56374 Public Hearing, Planning 320-363-7201 November 9, 1998 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPUCATION Council Approval November '19, 1998 Applicant: Mithael Contardo Owner. Michael Contardo Address: 26 - 2nd Avenue NW Address: St. Joseph MN 56374 Telephone (W): 363-4468 Telephone (H): xx Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROWÆasements Variance Non-conforming Use Permit Planned Unit Development Rezoning Sign Subdivision $ 150 TOTAL FEE $ Date fee received Date application received . PETITIONER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING · A list and mailing labels of all property owners within 350 feet of the boundaries of the property. (This information must be obtained from the Steams County Auditors Office) · Twenty-one full size folded copies of the plans . · Payment of all associated fees must be made in full when application is made. This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of the application submittal. A written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application. This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for aU City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application. 717Z;t:! fL~ /O/;ð( qr I Date - ~ Signature of Fee Owner Date PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: ?h - ?nr1 AU¡::>nl1P Ní.1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT SIZE: PRESENT ZONING: 0~~~~'11 ~ REQUESTED ZONING: REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION: SETBACK REQUEST: '" - REASONS FOR REQUEST: To allow the construction of a studio apartment in the lower level of the above property AREA REQUIRED BY REQUESTED BY VARIANCE ORDINANCE PETITIONER REQUESTED Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Open Yard Parking Accessory Bldg Size . Lot Coverage STAFF NOTES: - - CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue Northwest PO Box 668 . St. Joseph, MN 56374 320-363-7201 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPUCATION A licant: !.Lo ~tÆtIn~r Owner: &0 ~>Rd.p¡/' - Address: Address: ~ 9-0 - ~i.lH ,;;J S7 - 77' iPr::- ( p4~~7~ Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROWlEasements Variance Non-conforming Use Permit Planned Unit Development ,;)50 - Rezoning Sign /?J5"~ Subdivision TOTAL FEE $ 3S-5 Hl13 Date fee received Date application received . p'ETITIONER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING · A list and mailing labels of all property owners within 350 feet of the boundaries of the property. . (This information must be obtained from the Steams County Auditors Office) · Twenty-one full size folded copies of the plans. · Payment of all associated fees must be made in full when application is made. This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application. you should confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of the application submittal. A written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application. This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. 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CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION Sherburne County Saint Cloud 1040 County Road 4 St. Cloud, MN 56303 Steams County Saint Joseph 320/252-7568 320/252-6557 (FAX) E-MAIL: apo@cloudnet.com Waite Park October 30, 1998 Judy Weyrens st. Joseph City Hall P.O. Box 668 st. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Re: Preliminary Plat Buettner Industrial Park. Dear Ms. Weyrens: Pursuant to your request, st. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) staff have reviewed the above referenced plat from a transportation planning perspective. . The proposed plat provides for the re-alignment of County Road 133 to CSAH 75 consistent with the APO's 2020 Transportation Plan. However, the City should verify the exact alignment and right-of- way requirements with the stearns County Engineer. The proposed plat also includes a east/west roadway (Elm street) that ties into existing County Road 133 on the west and extends to Borgert Industrial Park Plat 2 on the east. Unfortunately, the Borgert Plat does not provide for Elm street in the proposed location. I have been informed that the City is aware of this discontinuity and will address it with Borgert at a future date. However, further coordination with st. Joseph Township is required if Elm street is to extent straight east through the remaining Borgert property. Recent plats in st. Joseph Township (Bauerly Addition and Batzer Additions) did not provide for a roadway on the Elm street alignment. Accordingly, it is recommended that the City and Township coordinate on the location of these industrial park roadways. Should you have any questions or require additional information please contact me. ~~ . - -Ç'/7;(~ William G. Hansen -- WGH/jh Executive Director A Voluntary Association That is Committed to Coordinated Long-Range Planning Through Constant, Cooperative, Intergovernmental Communication " V Rajkowski . , ~~~~A~~! Ud 11 Seventh Avenue North P,O, Box 1433 St, Cloud, MN 56302-1433 October 30, 1998 320-251-1055 Ms. Judy Weyrens Deputy Clerk for City of St. Joseph Toll free 800-445-9617 P.O. Box 668 Fax 320-251-5896 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Re: Buettner Industrial Park Plat r ajhan©' cioudnet,com Our File No, 19,525 Dear Judy: I have had an opportunity to review the Preliminary Plat regarding Buettner Industrial Park. I have the following comments: 1. The ordinance sets forth various items which should be included in the Plat. For the most part, those items are all contained in this Plat with the . following exceptions: A. The Plat does not show the location of proposed utilities. I am assuming that Joe Bettendorf has been involved in this design and the planning of utilities. I would defer to Joe as to whether or not anything more is needed at this time from the developer with regard Frank J, Rajkowski .. to the location of proposed utilities. Gordon H. Hansmeier B. There are no setback lines with dimensions. Due to the size of the lots, I do not believe the setback lines are necessary. I would Frederick L. GrunKe recommend that the requirement be waived by the Planning Thomas G. Jovanovich· Commission. John H. Scherer· C. The Preliminary Plat does not reference zoning of adjacent Paul A Rajkowski· properties. I would recommend that you take a look at the zoning Kevin F. Gray of adjacent properties and have that information available for the Planning Commission at the time of the meeting in anticipation of William J, Cashman questions, Richard \V, SODalvarro 2. The ordinance also states that the developer should submit Supplementary 3eth S. :-hompson Requirements with the Preliminary Plat. These consist of street layout and Bridget t./¡. Lindouist specifications, a drainage and utility plan, a vicinity map and any additional data requested by the City. I am not aware as to whether or not - Lotte R. Hansen supplementary requirements have been submitted. Again, most of what is required to be in the Supplementary Requirements relate to engineering. - Mark E. Arneson Scott G, HamaK _=r,ino.: J. Pè/k.O'.'6i(: .Jna Ricr:arc -:l Sooa/'..·,ufO .ire aamr~e~ :c C.~ë(~:((' 'r t:onn O,jkctJ. ûtJrco~ H ,ò...fdnsrrp!t'.':~ t.'')r,,'"', Dakora and ~-'/i5ccnS'r\ ?.'!.!J''':' pj.(::.'~"'5<i '.... '''n:::;~5 -~ af1G '.\(f:;Jm J. (,:;s;,rr,an 5;:J{.'1.:'.1.;";0: u¡ierncer ot AmerlCðf\ Board C~ Tr¡,li ~·'\:';CCJt~s. ·Ouaidlea ~QR Neu;r:::. , ~. . - Ms. Judy Weyrens October 30, 1998 Page -2- Because of the involvement of the City Engineer in the planning process, the City may want to waive the necessity for supplementary requirements. I would defer to Joe on this issue. 3. The Zoning Ordinance has very few reqUirements with regard to industrial lots other than they be 100 feet in width. All of the lots contained in this Plat meet this requirement. They are also large enough to comply with setback requirements of the ordinance. 4. It is my understanding that County Road 133 will be widened at the time it is rerouted. I am not sure as to whether or not the additional right-of-way will be secured from the properties to the north or to the south of 133, or both. I would ask that Joe Bettendorf confirm that the part of the Plat dedicated for expansion of County Road 133 contains all of the right-of-way that we will need from this property. 5. I believe that we should explore the necessity of a developer's agreement and the essential terms that will be contained therein. Specifically, who will be installing the improvements, how will they be paid for, what is the amount of park donation, will there be any public dedication of land for public use not shown within the Plat, are there any additional drainage issues to be addressed, will sewer and water be introduced in phases and at different times, what will be the connection . fees for these properties, and how will we incorporate the development of this property with the remaining Borgert property to the southeast. Please let me know jf you or the Planning Commission have any other specific questions regarding this matter. Thank you. Very truly yours, JHS/baz cc: Joe Bettendorf Chad Carlson I:\gen \19S25\a!l03098.011 - - " , . 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"" <: -:t-" \.\ \ _~, ~\ ,," or----, , . . October 28, 1998 TO: City Council City of S1. Joseph, MN SUBJECT: Request to Split Business Lot. Arthur F. and Edith Hiemenz hereby request approval to split Lot 11 of Block 23, Peter Loso's Addition into the North Half of Lot 11 and the South Half Lot 11. Purpose of split is sale of North half oflot I] to Sunset Inc. Discription of property before split (sale): Section 10 TWP 124 Range 029, Lot numbered Eleven (1 I) and South One-Half of lots Twleve (12), Thirteen ( 13) and Fourteen (14), in Block Twenty-three (23), in Peter Loso's Addition to the Townsite (Now Village) of St. Joseph, Steams County, Minnesota, according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said Steams County: 1 I~I I'::> \ , ,11 .-t 1 , Q I ? I 1 I . ! 12.. 13 I JL.{. oi ~I I 1 I \ I ~I 6t1.st- j. \) ~-\ e st. -r~1 ,- - - - - - - - . 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II ~ I , I, J ~. - . ....-..~... .- Unofficial Minutes . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, October 5, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Linda Sniezek, Marge Lesnick, Jim Graeve. Council Liaison Cory Ehlert. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Len Wiener, Mike Deutz, Ellen Wahlstrom. Len Wiener. Discussion on Indoor Recreation: Len Wiener appeared before the Commission to discuss a proposal to open an indoor mini golf course in the former bank building located on Minnesota Street West. The proposal includes a facility with nine (9) holes and possibly a small retail section. Both levels of the building would be utilized for the golf course. In reviewing the applicable Ordinances, the Commission determined that a recreational facility is a pennitted use in the General Business District. However, a parking plan must be submitted and approved by both the Planning Commission and City Council. Wiener stated that he owns a parcel of property on College A venue North that he would be willing to utilize for parking, but anticipates that most of his traffic will be walk in. It is his hope to attract the younger children along with the college students. The Commission discussed the proximity of the additional lot owned by Wiener to his West Minnesota Street location and found it to be located in excess of 300 feet. Wiener questioned how many parking spaces would be required for his proposed use and if a variance on the parking requirement is a possible. Weyrens stated that she will investigate the matter and contact Wiener. The Commission urged Wiener to move forward with his plans and submit a parking . plan at the next meeting. Mike Deutz. Proposed Parking Plan: Mike Deutz appeared before the Planning Commission to discuss his development proposal for 33 Minnesota Street West. He stated that he has been unsuccessful at securing additional off street parking for his development. Deutz stated that he had a tentative arrangement a property owner lease parking space, but after the property owner received a letter from the City outlining the requirements, he was reluctant to formalize the agreement. In Deutz's opinion he was required to meet conditions that have not been required of other property owners and the requirements changed after the last Planning Commission meeting. Deutz further stated that the City needs to look at the potential tax revenue. The property previously provided tax revenue in excess of$ 4,500 compared to the current value of less than $ 300 after demolition of an existing structure. Allowing a new building would substantially increase tax revenues. He also stated that it is his opinion that a parking formula does not belong in the downtown area. The City should be encouraging the development of downtown rather than stop progress. Lesnick stated that she has been paying special attention to the traffic at Papa Guiseppe's and she has never seen more than two or three tables full at any given time. It is her opinion that the traffic for the Pizzeria is mainly delivery or pickup. Therefore, in her opinion Deutz would have sufficient parking ifhe provided parking for the rental portion of his development. Sniezek stated that she believes the City should be promoting the development of downtown and cannot be so rigid with parking requirements. The Ordinance grants the Planning Commission and City Council the authority to determine the amount of parking required without using the strict parking guidelines. . She stated that at one time the Bank and Meat Market both operated on Minnesota Street and there was not a parking problem. Sniezek is uncertain as to whether or not there is a parking problem downtown. October 5, 1998 Page I of3 . · . . Unofficial Minutes Klein stated that it was the intent of the Ordinance to require all new businesses to provide the required . parking when developing in the downtown area. Any existing buildings would be grandfathered in and would not be required to provide additional parking. Klein also stated that implementing a two hour limitation on parking in the downtown area might help resolve the parking problems. Grave stated that he is in favor of waving parking requirements for all development in the downtown area. He concurred that the City should be encouraging the development of the downtown area. Ehlert stated that he would not be in favor of waiving all requirements, rather he would request to look at each development proposal on its own merit. There is some development that would require parking and Ehlert would not want to give blanket approval. Lesnick made a motion to request the City Council accept the parking plan of Mike Deutz for the proposed development of33 Minnesota Street West. The parking plan provides six (6) parking spaces for the development on the site. This motion further clarifies that the six (6) parking spaces provided are to be used, marked and designated for the rental portion of the development. The Planning Commission has required the property owner to research alternative parking and he has exhausted all possibilities. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the development will be an asset to the downtown area. The recommendation is based on the following findings: 1. The proposed development will provide an increased tax base to the community 2. Precedence will not be set by approval as the property owner researched alternative parking and could not find any. Further, the development will not generate an abundant need for off street parking. · 3. The proposed development will aid in the revitalization of the downtown area. The motion was seconded by Sniezek and passed unanimously by those present. Ellen Wahlstrom - Discussion on Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Ellen Wahlstrom appeared before the Commission to further discuss the need to assure that certain environmental areas are protected. She stated that she has received a copy of the Ordinance passed by the City of St. Cloud and is requesting the Planning Commission verify that the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance for St. Joseph provide sufficient protection. Wahlstrom also stated the Planning Commission should be involved with the future planning of the expansion of 12th Avenue SE. She stated that it was her understanding that 12th Avenue SE would be adjacent to Klinefelter Park and a buffer of wildlife and trees could be destroyed in the construction process. She also stated that the road is scheduled to be a minor arterial road and she is certain that residents in the Pond View Ridge area are unaware of the proposed road. Klein clarified that 12th Avenue has been realigned and single family dwellings will abut Klinefelter Park. Wahlstrom encouraged the Planning Commission to invite the APO, County Engineer or City Engineer to an upcoming Planning Commission meeting to discuss future roadways. Weyrens stated that the Chamber has scheduled a representative from APO as the speaker for the next Chamber meeting on October 20, 1998 and the Planning Commission is welcome to attend. Wahlstrom questioned the Planning Commission if they would consider adding the following to the Wetlands Ordinance: This Ordinance creates a process through which the City can comply with the Comprehensive · Plan's pledge to support orderly growth and development while protecting environmentally sensitive resources within the City olSt. Joseph. Octobet" 5, 1998 Page 2 of3 .... y Unofficial Minutes " . Kalinowski stated it is her opinion that the Ordinances need to be consistent and currently no other Ordinance has such a statement. !fthe Commission adds a statement to the Wetland Ordinance they need to consider revising other Ordinances. Kalinowski further stated that broad statements already included in the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances state the same content. Sniezek and Lesnick concurred with Kalinowski. After considerable discussion, the Commission concurred not to amend the proposed Wetland Ordinance and allow the Council the opportunity to discuss the inclusion of additional statements. Minutes: Lesnick made a motion to approve the minutes of September 8, 1998 with corrections. The motion was seconded by Graeve and passed unanimously by those present. Lesnick made a motion to approve the minutes of September 11, 1998 as presented; seconded by Ehlert and passed unanimously by those present. November Meeting Date: Weyrens stated that due to the State General Election the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 2, 1998 needs to be rescheduled. The Commission scheduled the next meeting of the Planning Commission for November 9, 1998. Adiourn: Lesnick made a motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.; seconded by Sniezek and passed unanimously by those present. . Œy2r~ Judy Weyrens Deputy Clerk . October 5, 1998 Page 3 of3