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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 [05] May 03 . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 668, St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-7201 Fax: 363-0342 SJIIrtp St. Joseph Planning Commission oitU æm., May 3, 1999 MAYOR 7:00 p.m. Kenneth J. Hiemenz CLERK! ADJ\fiNISTRATOR 1. 7:00 P.M. - Mike Deutz, St. Joe Mini Storage - "Public Hearing Special Use Permit" for Rachel Stapleton the construction of a mini storage facility in an Industrial District. 2. Approval of March 1, 1999 and March 8, 1999 Minutes ·_-'.-"-.'·'-.O"'~r AJJt .f-1Ô"?'- .{-o I~ ~,-d.CJI..... COUNCILORS oCð* ( ~ s v~ <-o'/~4 Bob Loso 3. Other Business fLIlA. ~- ~ .\-- -" r2~'1.W1JI--'¿ Cory Ehlert a. Review of proposed changes to the Ordinances Ken Twit b. Establishment of the Highway #75 Business District boundary lines. eiedenfuer 4. Adjourn . . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 668, MEMORANDUM St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-7201 Fax: 363-0342 To: Planning Commission Members ~:J From: Chad A. Carlson, Planning Commission Secretary G ' Ilk Date: April 27, 1999 RE: Background Information for the May 3, 1999 Meeting MAYOR KennethJ. Hiemenz A th PI . C .. S I 11 b d' . h' s e annmg omm1SS10n ecretary, WI e sen mg you a memo pnor to eac meetmg detailing the items on the agenda. I believe it is important to have background information about CLERK! agenda items prior to the meeting and the meeting can move along in a timely fashion. ADMINISTRATOR Mike Deutz - St. Joe Mini Storage Rachel Stapleton Deutz is requesting a Special Use Permit for the construction of a new mini storage facility in an Industrial District. According to the current Ordinance, all industrial uses require a special use COUNCILORS permit. The proposed project meets all required setbacks (40' front, 15' side and 20' rear) and Bob Loso there are two existing facilities located on the property. The requirements of a Special Use Cory Ehlert Permit can be found on page 86 of the Ordinance book. Ken Twit .iedenfuer Ordinance Revisions I spoke with area developers and businesses located on Highway #75 regarding the proposed Highway #75 Business District regulations. Based on consensus, the following items were of common concern: 1) Recreational vehicle sales and services - Should this be a special use and not a permitted use? 2) Hooded lighting - spotlights would be prohibited. Federal law states that the United States flag must be lit at all times if the left up over night. Hooded lights would prohibit the United States flag from hanging over night. Variance may be appropriate in this case? 3) Wood Siding not permitted - What about log buildings? 4) Underground Sprinkling system - very, very expensive. For smaller projects, a sprinkling system may be as much as 20% of the total project cost. May be the Planning Commission can encourage the use during the review stage rather then making it mandatory. 5) Foundation Planting - 50% of the lineal dimension of the building might be too restrictive? Options? The Highway #75 Business District boundary lines need to be established. I will be providing a proposal to the district boundary as a starting point for discussion. Also, I will be providing visual aids for assistance in creating the boundary line. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 363-8573. . . ~'" Æ . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ¡ I First Avenue NW '.0. Box 668, ;t. Joseph. MN 56374 320) 363-7201 "ax: 363-0342 \ City of St. Joseph - Public Hearing ilAYOR The Planning Commission for the City ofSt. Joseph shall conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 3, (enneth J. Hiemenz 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. The purpose ofthe hearing is to consider a special use permit to allow for the construction of a mini storage facility. The property is zoned Industrial and St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 subd 2 states that all industrial uses shall require a special use permit. The ::LERK! property is legally described as: .DMINISTRATOR ~achel Stapleton Lot Three (3), Block One (1), T.J. Addittion ::OUNCILORS The request for special use has been submitted by St. Joseph Mini Storage: Mike Deutz; P.O. Box 634; St. 10b Loso Joseph, MN 56374. ::ory Ehlert .~d'"~dy~ ud Weyrens . e ty Clerk Published: April 23, 1999 . . ~, ... ~ ~ - - - - - , ' . - - - ---"<- -r-""'- Ar-=' : '-'~- . ! , i _A ~ : I ~ T , ~ - 40'-0" _;. 2~"0" fl'-OO< , a N::'N BUILDING !: 'I , I .J rJ 87 .; : . - .-----"- .. '-. -, ! ~ '-- ,/< I .1 r m~x:o<' 86 ¡ r- ~ ~,! lr .. " >/ /">/ i C' . x... / CY;<'''' 8 Co I D :0.' :O'~~O 1'D'>ô,O' '-.z.. .ù.',,: ~ 'LI)<. /.., 'f" /'-. / "- /. ~ .' .< ,~ X .' / -. .... ,.. . ., / '-, / ',/ ,-, 8tfIII!Ø --- )< )<'__ / "-:"" /;<'-..... .~\, /'~ ~ 41 '<0..'. 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"-I I i -__1-11\ ----- -- -- ---------- . . " . f . . Unofficial Minutes - Joint Meeting of the St. Joseph Planning Commission and St. Joseph Township Planning Board March 8, 1999. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Planning Commission and the St. Joseph Township Planning Board met in a working session on Monday, March 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. The purpose ofthe working session was to review and discuss the Transportation Plan of the St. Joseph Township Comprehensive Plan. St. Joseph Planning: Commission Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners Marge Lesnick, Gary Dtsch, Kurt Schneider, Jim Graeve and Liaison Cory Ehlert. Secretary Chad A. Carlson. St. Joseph Township Planning: Board: John Schroeder, Matt Symalla, Jeff Janssen, and Ralph Eiynck. Others Present: Ellen Wahlstrom and Fred Sandal, APO Working Session began at 7:10 p.m. Fred Sandal, APO representative presented information from the St. Joseph Township Comprehensive Plan. The focus of the presentation centered on the development of the transportation component ofthe Comprehensive Plan and the philosophy of St. Joseph Township. The time frame of the Comprehensive Plan is as follows: 1) Identify and resolve issues presented tonight and by the St. Joseph City Council. 2) Present the Comprehensive Plan to the public at a public hearing. 3) Adopt the Comprehensive Plan in April. . Sandal identified the process the St. Joseph Township Board and St. Joseph Township Planning Board went through to complete the Comprehensive Plan. The following criteria was used: 1) Land Use Planning a) Future land use b) Existing land use 2) 20 year Orderly Annexation Plan 3) 20 year Transportation Plan Sandal stated the coordination among the two jurisdictions is critical to protect future roadways within the area. Sandal fmÌshed his presentation and opened the discussion to the St. Joseph Planning Commission. Graeve questioned the purpose of the CR#2 bypass to CSAH #75. Sandal stated that the County and City of St. Joseph have shown interest in routing traffic around St. Joseph and not down Minnesota Street. Sandal further stated the exact design and alignment is still to be determined. Sandal expressed the position of the APO regarding the following corridors: 1) The S1. Joseph Township Transportation Plan includes a corridor study proposed by Steams County to the east ofthe City. APO does not support this corridor and it may be relocated due to the large wetlands in the area. 2) Typically, corridor spacing is Y4 to Y2 a mile apart to effectively move traffic in high-density areas. APO supports the conclusion by the St. Joseph Township Planning Board that 12th Avenue and Lynx Road corridors are essential to move traffic north and south. 3) APO supports the protection of the east/west corridor north of CSAH #75 to coordinate with the planning currently taking place by the City of St. Cloud. Graeve stated that the 12th Avenue corridor area should be eliminated south ofthe existing Pond View Ridge Addition. Graeve further stated that in his opinion the corridor area is residential in nature and does . not compliment a major thoroughfare. Therefore, Graeve feels a more suitable location would be the Lynx Road corridor. . J' . · Schroeder stated that eliminating the 12th Avenue corridor would result in local traffic finding an alternative route, i.e. Baker Street. In Schroeder's opinion, moving traffic from 12th Avenue, which is designed to handle traffic, to Baker Street, which is not designed to handle the traffic, would not be prudent planning by the City or Township. However, Schroeder did agree that the Lynx Road corridor may be a future thoroughfare around the community and all options should remain open. Ehlert expressed concern with 12th Avenue, south of the southern east/west corridor, connecting to CR #121. Ehlert agreed the protection of the corridor in necessary, but questioned the purpose ofthe connection. St. Joseph Township Planning Board informed the City Planning Commission that there are development interests in the area Ehlert is made reference to. Schroeder stated that if the corridor is not protected, the corridor may be lost. Ehlert concurred. Klein stated the Planning Commission had no intention of making 12th A venue a collector street, nor was the Planning Commission aware ofthe future alignment ofCR #133 with 12th Avenue, crossing CSAH #75. Klein stated his support for preserving the corridor as the development of Pond View Ridge Addition continues and confrrms the need for a corridor. However, Klein emphasized the Lynx Road as the community bypass. Utsch stated that the City needs to consider future growth in determining the need for road corridors. Utsch further stated that past mistakes can be avoided in the future by protecting certain road corridors today, and the St. Joseph Township's Transportation Plan will assist the City of St. Joseph in these efforts. Carlson stated that the developers ofthe Pond View Ridge Addition were required to design 12th Avenue as a collector street, thereby requiring an 80' right-of-way. · Wahlstrom stated that neither the City nor the developer notified the residents located along 12th Avenue that the street would be a collector street capable of handling large amount of traffic. Graeve stated that current development patterns show that most ofthe development south of CSAH #75 will be residential, and he would not support any major corridors in the area. Graeve further stated that there is no development occurring on the Lynx Road corridor and therefore suggests that this should be only location for a future north/south roadway. Sandal stated that as the City continues to grow within the orderly annexation boundaries, the elimination of road corridors will present problems for years to come. Sandal referenced current road corridor problems within the City of Sartell and the City of St. Cloud. Graeve suggested the Planning Commission research the option oflooping 12th Avenue back to the north or a cul-de-sac. St. Joseph Township Planning Board discussed other corridors within the St. Joseph Township boundaries with the City Planning Commission and emphasized the protection of the corridors for the future. Carlson requested that St. Joseph Township reconsider the future land-use proposal to the north of the east/west corridor in the northern portion ofthe community. Carlson further stated that the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority has expressed their support with the Transportation Plan as presented. Sandal stated that the Comprehensive Plan will be presented to the St. Joseph Township Board on March 29, 1999 and requested that comments from the City of St. Joseph be submitted prior to the meeting. Sandal anticipates a public hearing in April. · . > ~ - ~ .. . . Graeve questioned ifthe Joint City and Township Planning Board would review the Comprehensive Plan. St. Joseph Planning Commission came to a consensus that the St. Joseph Township Transportation Plan is acceptable as presented. However, further discussion with the City Council and Planning Commission regarding the entire St. Joseph Township Comprehensive Plan will be done on March 10, 1999 and written comments will be submitted to the St. Joseph Township Board following that meeting. Other Business: Carlson presented a request for a building permit by Schroeder Sports for the construction of a 10'x10'interior office within the existing facility. Lesnick made a motion to allow Schroeder Sports to make application for a building permit for remodeling as presented. The motion was seconded by Schneider and passed unanimously by those present. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:55. ¿~~ 6/'~' ,../ . - --.-....-... Chad A. Carlson Planning Commission Secretary . . . . , Unofficial Minutes- Planning Commission March 1, 1999 \ Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in . regular session on Monday March 1, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Plannin2 Commission Members: Present - Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners, Kathleen Kalinowski, Jim Graeve, Gary Utsch, Cory Ehlert, Kurt Schneider. Chad Carlson, Secretary. Absent - Marge Lesnick. Others Present: Ken Jacobson, Tom Moore, Al Hess, and Tommy Vllene CMS Auto Body - Motor Vehicle Dealers License: Chairperson Klein called the meeting to order to discuss a request by CMS Auto Body for an additional Motor Vehicle Dealers License to sell trailers on site. Ken Jacobson presented background information on the business. The State of Minnesota is requiring a Motor Vehicle Dealers License for the sale of trailers. Jacobson informed the Planning Commission that CMS Auto Body has beeri selling trailers for the past seven years and needs the approval of the Planning Commission to continue to sell trailers. The Planning Commission discussed the realm of the Motor Vehicle Dealers License and if CMS Auto Body would be allowed to sell cars under the permit. The license would permit CMS Auto Body to sell new or used cars. Jacobson stated that he has no intention of selling new or used cars under the license and is securing the license strictly for the sale of trailers. The Planning Commission determined that the sale of trailers falls into accordance with the Special Use Permit granted to CMS Auto Body in 1988 and conforms to the S1. Joseph Code of Ordinances. Kalinowski made a motion to approve the authorization of a Motor Vehicle Dealers License for CMS . Auto Body to !¡ell trailers on the premises with the following findings: 1) the authorization of a Motor Vehicle Dealers License conforms to the Special Use Permit granted in 1988, and 2) the approval DOES NOT authorize the sale of new or used cars by CMS Auto Body. The motion was seconded by Schnieder. Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, and Graeve Nays: None Motion Carried. SKN Properties, LLC. Final Plat: The Planning Commission reviewed the Final Plat of SKN Properties, LLC. Commissioners reviewed the elimination of Elm Street and the addition of a permanent ingress and egress off 30Sth Street as identified on the Borgert Industrial Plat 2. SKN Properties, LLC Final Plat will have access via the permanent ingress and egress to all the lots. Utsch made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the SKN Properties, LLC Final Plat as presented. The motion was seconded by Graeve. Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, and Graeve Nays: None Motion Carried. Sound and Recordil12 Studio - General Business District: . Al Hess and Tommy Vllene presented plans to purchase the building located at 23 West Minnesota Street (former 1st State Bank building) for the purpose of a sound and recording studio. Vllene requested the Planning Commission fmd that the proposed use is permitted under the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, Section 52.20, Subd. 2. Commissioners discussed similar uses as listed in said Ordinance. ~ , Commissioners discussed parking issues with the proposed use. Vllene stated that a majority of the recording would take place in the afternoon and early evening. Vllene further stated the studio does have large groups that arrive in buses, but it is not typical of the clientele and therefore feels two parking spots . in the back of the building would be adequate. Commissioners discussed that if the storage building in the back of the lot were removed additional parking would be provided. Commissioners questioned the noise level of the business, and if the noise would impact businesses and residents in the area. Vllene stated that major renovation work will be completed to make the facility sound proof. Vllene stated that office hours will be from 9am to 5pm. However, it is likely recording sessions will go into the evening. Vllene stated the studio, Rock House Productions, will be one of the top five recording studios in the State. Ehlert suggested that there be an open house after the renovation is completed and the studio is in operation. Schneider made a motion to approve the use of 23 West Minnesota Street as a sound and recording studio as permitted under St. Joseph Code of Ordinance Section 52.20, Subd. 2, (a) with the following conditions: 1) the facility be sound proof as not to impact adjacent businesses and residents, and 2) the storage shed in the back of the lot is removed to provide additional parking spaces. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski. Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, Graeve, and Ehlert Nays: None Motion Carried. Carlson stated that a building permit needs to be obtained by Rock House Productions for remodeling of . the facility. Once the building is purchased and plans are approved, a building permit can be issued. / Approval of Minutes: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the February 8, 1999 minutes of the Planning Commission with two grammatical corrections. 1) Page two, paragraph six "....a conditional use proved that the antennas meet the requirements of this Ordinance" to "....a conditional use provided that the antennas meet the requirements of this Ordinance", 2) Page 2, paragraph 10 "...communication antennas should not be placed with 1,500 feet of residents... "to "...communication antennas should not be placed within 1,500 feet of residents... ". The motion was seconded by Graeve and passed unanimously by those present. Other Business: Carlson reminded the Commissioners of the March 10th joint meeting with the City Council. The meeting will be held at the Meeting Grounds at 6:00pm. The intent of the meeting is to review the changes to the Zoning Ordinance and to review of the Township Comprehensive Plan. Ehlert informed the Planning Commission that the meeting salary was increased to $25 per meeting by the City Council. Ehlert requested input from the Commissioners regarding their participation in disability insurance provided by the City. The insurance would cover the Commissioners if they were acting on behalf ofthe City at the time of an accident. Coverage for the Planning Commission would cost the City approximately $80 per year. Ehlert was instructed by the Planning Commission to inform the City Council that the disability coverage is warranted and the Planning Commission requests the coverage. Ehlert stated he would address the City Council on this issue at the March 4, 1999 Council meeting. . Adjourn: The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:55pm. ChadA.Carlson dØ& Planning Commisslon Secret . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH .1 First Avenue NW '.0. Box 668, :t. Joseph, MN 56374 320) 363-7201 <ax: 363-0342 _rat St. Joseph Planning Commission 'ibI'" ~-~ May 3, 1999 ~ ilAYOR 7:00 p.m. Cenneth J. Hiemenz :::LERK! >\DI\IINISTRATOR 1. 7:00 P.M. - Mike Deutz, St. Joe Mini Storage - "Public Hearing Special Use Permit" for ~achel Stapleton the construction of a mini storage facility in an Industrial District. 2. Approval of March 1, 1999 and March 8, 1999 Minutes :::OUNCILORS 30b Loso 3. Other Business :::ory Ehlert a. Review of proposed changes to the Ordinances (en Twit b. Establishment ofthe Highway #75 Business District boundary lines. eiedenfuer 4. Adjourn . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ~ I First Avenue NW '.0. Box 668, MEMORANDUM ~t. Joseph, MN 56374 320) 363-7201 °ax: 363-0342 To: Planning Commission Members r;\ ~ From: Chad A. Carlson, Planning Commission Secretary 0~ Ilk Date: April 27, 1999 RE: Background Information for the May 3, 1999 Meeting vlAYOR ~enneth J. Hiemenz As the Planning Commission Secretary, I will be sending you a memo prior to each meeting detailing the items on the agenda. I believe it is important to have background information about ::LERK! agenda items prior to the meeting and the meeting can move along in a timely fashion. <\DMINISTRATOR Mike Deutz - St. Joe Mini Storage hchel Stapleton Deutz is requesting a Special Use Permit for the construction of a new mini storage facility in an Industrial District. According to the current Ordinance, all industrial uses require a special use ::OUNCILORS permit. The proposed project meets all required setbacks (40' front, 15' side and 20' rear) and 30b Loso there are two existing facilities located on the property. The requirements of a Special Use ::ory Ehlert Permit can be found on page 86 of the Ordinance book. (en Twit veiedenfuer Ordinance Revisions I spoke with area developers and businesses located on Highway #75 regarding the proposed Highway #75 Business District regulations. Based on consensus, the following items were of common concern: 1) Recreational vehicle sales and services - Should this be a special use and not a permitted use? 2) Hooded lighting - spotlights would be prohibited. Federal law states that the United States flag must be lit at all times if the left up over night. Hooded lights would prohibit the United States flag from hanging over night. Variance may be appropriate in this case? 3) Wood Siding not permitted - What about log buildings? 4) Underground Sprinkling system - very, very expensive. For smaller projects, a sprinkling system may be as much as 20% of the total project cost. May be the Planning Commission can encourage the use during the review stage rather then making it mandatory. 5) Foundation Planting - 50% of the lineal dimension ofthe building might be too restrictive? Options? The Highway #75 Business District boundary lines need to be established. 1 will be providing a proposal to the district boundary as a starting point for discussion. Also, I will be providing visual aids for assistance in creating the boundary line. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 363-8573. . ~ Unofficial Minutes- Planning Commission March 1, 1999 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in . regular session on Monday March 1, 1999 at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Hall. Plannin ! Commission Members: Present - Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners, Kathleen Kalinowski, Jim Graeve, Gary Utsch, Cory Ehlert, Kurt Schneider. Chad Carlson, Secretary. Absent - Marge Lesnick. Others Present: Ken Jacobson, Tom Moore, Al Hess, and Tommy Vllene CMS Auto Body - Motor Vehicle Dealers License: Chairperson Klein called the meeting to order to discuss a request by CMS Auto Body for an additional Motor Vehicle Dealers License to sell trailers on site. Ken Jacobson presented background information on the business. The State of Minnesota is requiring a Motor Vehicle Dealers License for the sale of trailers. Jacobson informed the Planning Commission that CMS Auto Body has beeri selling trailers for the past seven years and needs the approval of the Planning Commission to continue to sell trailers. The Planning Commission discussed the realm of the Motor Vehicle Dealers License and if CMS Auto Body would be allowed to sell cars under the permit. The license would permit CMS Auto Body to sell new or used cars. Jacobson stated that he has no intention of selling new or used cars under the license and is securing the license strictly for the sale of trailers. The Planning Commission determined that the sale of trailers falls into accordance with the Special Use Permit granted to CMS Auto Body in 1988 and conforms to the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances. Kalinowski made a motion to approve the authorization of a Motor Vehicle Dealers License for CMS . Auto Body to sell trailers on the premises with the following findings: 1) the authorization of a Motor Vehicle Dealers License conforms to the Special Use Permit granted in 1988, and 2) the approval DOES NOT authorize the sale of new or used cars by CMS Auto Body. The motion was seconded by Schnieder. Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, and Graeve Nays: None Motion Carried. SKN Properties, LLC. Final Plat: The Planning Commission reviewed the Final Plat of SKN Properties, LLC. Commissioners reviewed the elimination of Elm Street and the addition of a permanent ingress and egress off305th Street as identified on the Borgert Industrial Plat 2. SKN Properties, LLC Final Plat will have access via the permanent ingress and egress to all the lots. Utsch made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the SKN Properties, LLC Final Plat as presented. The motion was seconded by Graeve. Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Utsch, and Graeve Nays: None Motion Carried. Sound and Recordin ! Studio - General Business District: . Al Hess and Tommy Vllene presented plans to purchase the building located at 23 West Minnesota Street (former 1st State Bank building) for the purpose of a sound and recording studio. Vllene requested the Planning Commission find that the proposed use is permitted under the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, Section 52.20, Subd. 2. Commissioners discussed similar uses as listed in said Ordinance, Commissioners discussed parking issues with the proposed use. Vllene stated that a majority of the recording would take place in the afternoon and early evening. Vllene further stated the studio does have large groups that arrive in buses, but it is not typical of the clientele and therefore feels two parking spots .~ in the back of the building would be adequate. Commissioners discussed that if the storage building in the back of the lot were removed additional parking would be provided. Commissioners questioned the noise level of the business, and if the noise would impact businesses and residents in the area. Vllene stated that major renovation work will be completed to make the facility sound proof. Vllene stated that office hours will be from 9am to 5pm. However, it is likely recording sessions will go into the evening. Vllene stated the studio, Rock House Productions, will be one of the top five recording studios in the State. Ehlert suggested that there be an open house after the renovation is completed and the studio is in operation. Schneider made a motion to approve the use of 23 West Minnesota Street as a sound and recording studio as permitted under St. Joseph Code of Ordinance Section 52.20, Subd. 2, (a) with the following conditions: 1) the facility be sound proof as not to impact adjacent businesses and residents, and 2) the storage shed in the back of the lot is removed to provide additional parking spaces. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski. Ayes: Klein, Schnieder, Kalinowski, Dtsch, Graeve, and Ehlert Nays: None Motion Carried. Carlson stated that a building permit needs to be obtained by Rock House Productions for remodeling of . the facility. Once the building is purchased and plans are approved, a building permit can be issued. Approval of Minutes: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the February 8, 1999 minutes of the Planning Commission with two grammatical corrections. 1) Page two, paragraph six "....a conditional use proved that the antennas meet the requirements of this Ordinance" to "·....a conditional use provided that the antennas meet the requirements of this Ordinance", 2) Page 2, paragraph 10 "...communication antennas should not be placed with 1,500 feet of residents... "to "...communication antennas should not be placed within 1,500 feet of residents... ". The motion was seconded by Graeve and passed unanimously by those present. Other Business: Carlson reminded the Commissioners of the March 10thjoint meeting with the City Council. The meeting will be held at the Meeting Grounds at 6:00pm. The intent of the meeting is to review the changes to the Zoning Ordinance and to review of the Township Comprehensive Plan. Ehlert informed the Planning Commission that the meeting salary was increased to $25 per meeting by the City Council. Ehlert requested input from the Commissioners regarding their participation in disability insurance provided by the City. The insurance would cover the Commissioners if they were acting on behalf of the City at the time of an accident. Coverage for the Planning Commission would cost the City approximately $80 per year. Ehlert was instructed by the Planning Commission to inform the City Council that the disability coverage is warranted and the Planning Commission requests the coverage. Ehlert stated he would address the City Council on this issue at the March 4, 1999 Council meeting. . Adiourn: The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:55pm. ChadA. Carlson dØ"& Planning CommissIOn Secret . , - ~, '. . Unofficial Minutes - Joint Meeting of the Sf. Joseph Planning Commission and Sf. Joseph Township Planning Board March 8,1999. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Planning Commission and the St. Joseph Township Planning Board met in a working session on Monday, March 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. The purpose ofthe working session was to review and discuss the Transportation Plan of the St. Joseph Township Comprehensive Plan. St. Joseph Planning Commission Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners Marge Lesnick, Gary Utsch, Kurt Schneider, Jim Graeve and Liaison Cory Ehlert. Secretary Chad A. Carlson. St. Joseph Township Planning Board: John Schroeder, Matt Symalla, Jeff Janssen, and Ralph Eiynck. Others Present: Ellen Wahlstrom and Fred Sandal, APO Working Session began at 7:10 p.m. Fred Sandal, APO representative presented information from the St. Joseph Township Comprehensive Plan. The focus of the presentation centered on the development of the transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan and the philosophy of St. Joseph Township. The time frame of the Comprehensive Plan is as follows: 1) Identify and resolve issues presented tonight and by the St. Joseph City Council. 2) Present the Comprehensive Plan to the public at a public hearing. 3) Adopt the Comprehensive Plan in April. . Sandal identified the process the St. Joseph Township Board and St. Joseph Township Planning Board went through to complete the Comprehensive Plan. The following criteria was used: 1) Land Use Planning a) Future land use b) Existing land use 2) 20 year Orderly Annexation Plan 3) 20 year Transportation Plan Sandal stated the coordination among the two jurisdictions is critical to protect future roadways within the area. Sandal finished his presentation and opened the discussion to the St. Joseph Planning Commission. Graeve questioned the purpose ofthe CR#2 bypass to CSAH #75. Sandal stated that the County and City of St. Joseph have shown interest in routing traffic around S1. Joseph and not down Minnesota Street. Sandal further stated the exact design and alignment is still to be determined. Sandal expressed the position of the APO regarding the following corridors: 1) The St. Joseph Township Transportation Plan includes a corridor study proposed by Steams County to the east of the City. APO does not support this corridor and it may be relocated due to the large wetlands in the area. 2) Typically, corridor spacing is 'l'4 to Yz a mile apart to effectively move traffic in high-density areas. APO supports the conclusion by the St. Joseph Township Planning Board that 12th Avenue and Lynx Road corridors are essential to move traffic north and south. 3) APO supports the protection of the east/west corridor north of CSAH #75 to coordinate with the planning currently taking place by the City of S1. Cloud. Graeve stated that the 12th Avenue corridor area should be eliminated south of the existing Pond View Ridge Addition. Graeve further stated that in his opinion the corridor area is residential in nature and does not compliment a major thoroughfare. Therefore, Graeve feels a more suitable location would be the Lynx . Road corridor. . - . · Schroeder stated that eliminating the 12th Avenue corridor would result in local traffic finding an alternative route, i.e. Baker Street. In Schroeder's opinion, moving traffic fÌ'om 12th Avenue, which is designed to handle traffic, to Baker Street, which is not designed to handle the traffic, would not be prudent planning by the City or Township. However, Schroeder did agree that the Lynx Road corridor may be a future thoroughfare around the community and all options should remain open. Ehlert expressed concern with 12th Avenue, south of the southern east/west corridor, connecting to CR #121. Ehlert agreed the protection of the corridor in necessary, but questioned the purpose of the connection. St. Joseph Township Planning Board informed the City Planning Commission that there are development interests in the area Ehlert is made reference to. Schroeder stated that if the corridor is not protected, the corridor may be lost. Ehlert concurred. Klein stated the Planning Commission had no intention of making 12th A venue a collector street, nor was the Planning Commission aware of the future alignment of CR # 13 3 with 12th A venue, crossing CSAH #75. Klein stated his support for preserving the corridor as the development of Pond View Ridge Addition continues and confmns the need for a corridor. However, Klein emphasized the Lynx Road as the community bypass. Utsch stated that the City needs to consider future growth in determining the need for road corridors. Utsch further stated that past mistakes can be avoided in the future by protecting certain road corridors today, and the St. Joseph Township's Transportation Plan will assistthe City ofSt. Joseph in these efforts. Carlson stated that the developers ofthe Pond View Ridge Addition were required to design 12th Avenue as a collector street, thereby requiring an 80' right-of-way. · Wahlstrom stated that neither the City nor the developer notified the residents located along 12th Avenue that the street would be a collector street capable of handling large amount of traffic. Graeve stated that current development patterns show that most of the development south ofCSAH #75 will be residential, and he would not support any major corridors in the area. Graeve further stated that there is no development occurring on the Lynx Road corridor and therefore suggests that this should be only location for a future north/south roadway. Sandal stated that as the City continues to grow within the orderly annexation boundaries, the elimination of road corridors will present problems for years to come. Sandal referenced current road corridor problems within the City of Sartell and the City of St. Cloud. Graeve suggested the Planning Commission research the option of looping 12th A venue back to the north or a cul-de-sac. St. Joseph Township Planning Board discussed other corridors within the St. Joseph Township boundaries with the City Planning Commission and emphasized the protection of the corridors for the future. Carlson requested that St. Joseph Township reconsider the future land-use proposal to the north of the east/west corridor in the northern portion of the community. Carlson further stated that the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority has expressed their support with the Transportation Plan as presented. Sandal stated that the Comprehensive Plan will be presented to the St. Joseph Township Board on March 29, 1999 and requested that comments fÌ'om the City ofSt. Joseph be submitted prior to the meeting. Sandal anticipates a public hearing in April. · . · Graeve questioned if the Joint City and Township Planning Board would review the Comprehensive Plan. St. Joseph Planning Commission came to a consensus that the St. Joseph Township Transportation Plan is acceptable as presented. However, further discussion with the City Council and Planning Commission regarding the entire St. Joseph Township Comprehensive Plan will be done on March 10, 1999 and written comments will be submitted to the St. Joseph Township Board following that meeting. Other Business: Carlson presented a request for a building permit by Schroeder Sports for the construction of a 1 O'xlO'interior office within the existing facility. Lesnick made a motion to aliow Schroeder Sports to make application for a building pennit for remodeling as presented. The motion was seconded by Schneider and passed unanimously by those present. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:55. (~~ --. Chad A. Carlson Planning Commission Secretary · · . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH !l First Avenue NW '.0. Box 668, ;t. Joseph. MN 56374 320) 363-7201 7ax: 363-0342 City of St. Joseph Ølrw. Public Hearing 1Ii:QJ ~ . ~ \1AYOR The Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph shall conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 3, (enneth J. Hiemenz 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. The purpose ofthe hearing is to consider a special use pennit to allow for the construction of a mini storage facility. The property is zoned Industrial and St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.21 subd 2 states that all industrial uses shall require a special use pennit. The :LERK! property is legally described as: .\.Dl\lINISTRATOR {achel Stapleton Lot Three (3), Block One (1), T.J. Addittion :OUNCILORS The request for special use has been submitted by St. Joseph Mini Storage: Mike Deutz; P.O. 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