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Home My WebLink About2000 [01] Jan 05 . (jV0t\~ . .. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 668. St. Joseph. MN 56374 (320) 363-7201 Fax: 363-0342 St. Joseph Planning Commission City Hall - January 5, 2000 Ilk 7:00 p.m. MAYOR Kenneth J. Hiemenz Call to Order NEW BUSINESS: CU:RK! A)~II"IS1R\T()R 7:00 P.M. Super America Variance Requests - Lou and Jim Krebsbach Cari Schmidt 7:30 P.M. Pond View Six Addition Discussion - Bob Herges CO[;NctLORS 8:00 P.M. Home Rental Unit Permits - Discussion with Councilor Twit Bob Loso Cory Ehlert 8:30 P.M. Great River Inter Peace (GRIP) - Dan Fin and Jim Graeve 1Jt (Affordable Housing) ~ . edenfuer OLD BUSINESS 8:45 P.M. Commissioner Reports/Council Liaison Report Approval of Minutes - December 6, 1999 Adjourn . . . . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 668. St. Joseph, MN 56374 MEMORANDUM (320) 363-7201 Fax: 363-0342 To: Planning Commission Members , r. From: Chad A. Carlson, Planning Commission Secretary oj) Ilk í... -. Date: 12/30/99 ~E: Background Information for the January 5th Planning Commission Meeting MAYOR Kenneth J. Hiemenz Super America Varinances: CLERK! Louis Krebsbach will be presenting their proposals for a side and rear yard variance request A)~\lNISTlt\T()R to place rubbish containers in the southeast corner of the lot. The Planning Commission has Cari Schmidt reviewed and approved the site plan at the December 6th meeting, contingent upon receiving a variance for the structure. A Site Plan is enclosed for your review. COUNCILORS Pond View Rid2e Six: Bob Loso Bob Berges will be presenting a proposed design for Pond View Ridge Six. I have enclosed ~Iert the approved preliminary plat for the entire Pond View Ridge addition for your reference. It Mr. Berges will be presenting a design that varies from the original. Mr. Berges is looking Mary Niedenfuer for input from the Planning Commission regarding the re-design. As requested by the City Council, the design adjacent to Klinefelter Park has been re-designed. The new proposal will have homes along the park rather then 12th Avenue. If the Planning Commission finds the new design to be acceptable, Mr. Berges would have to submit a preliminary plat for the new design. Mr. Herges will be providing you will a copy of the re-design. Other Items: Councilor Twit will be joining the Planning Commission to discuss the issues with the definition of "Family" within the Zoning Ordinance. The definition seems to promote older housing stock in the community being turned it into student rental units. Thereby, taking affqrp~ble and first-tirpe hqm~s ~ffth.Y market. Mr. Dan Fin willitlso bç jpjning in the di~çJ.Jssjon regarding. the a,~orgaþle þpme is@e.' If you have any.questions regarding the agenda, please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you and see you Monday. . , Unofficial Minutes - Planning Commission . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, December 6,1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners Gary Utsch, Kurt Schneider, Jim Graeve and Cory Ehlert. Planning Commission Secretary Chad A. Carlson. Members Absent: Commissioner S. Kathleen Kalinowski Others Present: Judy Weyrens, Mark Lambert, Steve Streng, Lou Krebsbach, and Jim Krebsbach, Greg Kacures. North Park Third Addition - Mark Lambert Mark Lambert addressed the Planning Commission requesting approval of the North Park Third Addition Final Plat. Lambert explained the history of the plat and the Planning Commission and City Council desires in 1998. The Planning Commission and City Council both approved the preliminary plat with the conditions stated in Mr. John Scherer's letter. Lambert further stated that negotiations have been taking place with the Mayor regarding other opportunities for the City, such as a trail center for the Lake Wabegon Trail. Negotiations will continue with the Mayor and City Council this month. The recording of the final plat is crucial to obtain ownership of the property from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Lambert stated the property is zoned agriculture and will be used as a parking lot. Utsch questioned the status of the water tower easement for the maintenance of the tower. Lambert stated that Mr. Bettendorf suggested that the City obtain a 120" circular easement around the tower for maintenance. The proposed easement would take a majority of the property in question and the City would be initiating a taking, with compensation. Negotiations are still occurring and an easement has not been secured. Ehlert referenced the John Scherer letter citing that the water tower easement and the approval of the final plat are separate issues. The Planning Commission and City Council should not make one contingent on the other. - - Lambert clarified that a cross easement agreement for the light poles and siren has been executed. Lesnick questioned if there will be access to the parking lot from County Road #2. Lambert responded by stating there will be no access off of County Road #2. The original development plan for the site did include access to County Road #2, which has been dropped. Lesnick questioned if the entire property was paved, would this create a drainage problem for the City of S1. Joseph? Lambert stated that a majority of the lot is paved and has not created a drainage problem at this point. Graeve stated that Planning Commission cannot accept or approve the proposed final plat without first waiving the Ordinance requiring final plat approval within one year upon action on the preliminary plat. Graeve stated that Lambert presented the preliminary plat of North Park Third Addition almost two years ago. Lambert stated that due to timing of negotiations with the Mayor of St. Joseph, the waiver must be granted. The negotiations have not been done in a timely fashion since the City Council approved the preliminary plat in 1998. Lambert swnmarized the negotiations that have taken place with the Mayor of St. Joseph. Carlson swnmarized the process for approving a final plat according to the Ordinance. Carlson clarified the Planning Commission's limitations on accepting a final plat ofa development. Lambert restated the lot will continue to be used as a parking lot. Delaying the approval of the final plat will delay the acquisition of the property until October 2000 and does not serve anyone any good. The fact that the final plat was not presented earlier is a result of the negotiations with the Mayor of St. Joseph. Lambert further stated that he asswned the Mayor had the authority to make decisions regarding any negotiations and in hindsight should have been working with the entire City Council. Ehlert questioned if the City could purchase a portion of the property for maintenance on the water tower úom Lambert now and record the plat after this transaction. Lambert stated that he does not own the property until a plat is filed. The City would have to contact the railroad if they wish to proceed in that manner. December 6, 1999 Minutes . Graeve clarified the need to record the final plat is strictly to execute the purchase agreement with the railroad Schneider expressed his concern with the delay in presenting the final plat to the Planning Commission. If the · negotiations with the Mayor did delay the process, the City Council should consider a committee when negotiating projects with landoWllers in the future. A set of guidelines could beusedandd.ecisions made in a timely fashion. Lambert stated that he was instructed to work with Mayor. Other people should have been involved if the Mayor didn't have complete authority to handle the negotiations. Oraeve questioned if the County and City Engineer have been consulted regarding the details of the final plat. Carlson stated that he has requested comments from both the County and City Engineer and they will be available for the City Council meeting on December 16th. Graeve made a motion to recommend that the City Council waive Section 54.6, Subdivision 4 (b)andappr.ove of the North Park Third Addition Final Plat under the foll.owing c.onditi.ons: 1) the use .of the pr.operty restricted t.o a parking l.ot f.or the Campus Villas; 2) thepr.operty remains z.oned Agriculture; and 3) appr.oval fr.om C.ounty and City Engineer. Sec.onded by Lesnick. The m.oti.on was appr.oved by the f.oll.owing v.ote: Ayes: Chair Klein, Commissioners Graeve, Utsch, Lesnick, Schneider, and Ehlert Nays: N.one M.oti.on Carried Super America Expansi.on - L.ou Krebsbach Lou Krebsbach presented plans for the expansion of the Super America station on College A venue and Hwy #75. A updated site plan was presented to the Planning Commission along with detail on the following project items: · 1) 800 SF addition to the north end of the building to accommodate more food service area and cooler space. Other renovations included the bathrooms; 2) Request to cut the boulevard on the north side of the lot to accommodate vendor parking; 3) Relocation of the rubbish area to the southeast comer of the lot. The rubbish containers will be surrounded by a brick structure matching the existing building and landscaping; 4) Additional landscaping will be placed on the Hwy #75 side, near the pylon sign; and 5) Relocation of the vacuum cleaners to the northwest comer ofthe lot, with parking. Krebsbach stated that he approached Dick Taufen, Public Work Director, regarding the boulevard cut on the north end of the lot. Taufen stated that is a workable situation, but needed to be presented to the Planning Commission. Carlson infonned the Planning Commission that the boulevard cut would require City Council action and the proposed location of the rubbish containers would require a variance to side and rear yard setbacks in the B2 District. Lesnick questioned the relocation ofthe rubbish containers. Krebsbach stated that the proposed location suits the traffic flow on the lot. Carlson stated that the Planning Commission could approve the proposed site plan, contingent upon receiving a variance for the rubbish containers and receiving approval ITom the City Council for the boulevard cut. Schneider questioned if the requirements of a variance request would delay the project. Krebsbach stated that plans and drawings can begin on the remodeling to conserve time. Carlson stated that the Planning Commission and City Council could hear a variance request in January. Klein questioned Carlson if there are utility easements in the boulevard. Carlson stated that the City will research easements in the boulevard prior to the City Council hearing the request. · Graeve made a m.oti.on t.o appr.ove the site plan as presented, c.ontingent up.on receiving a variance f.or the pr.op.osed locati.on of the rubbish c.ontainers and City C.ouncil appr.oval of the b.oulevard cut .on the n.orthend .of the l.ot; Sec.onded by Ehlert. December 6, 1999 Minutes . The motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Chair Kleillt Commissioners Graeve, Utsch, Lesnick, Schneider, and Ehlert . Nays: None Motion Carried Franklin Sie:n - Billboard Relocation Carlson presented a summary of the negotiations regarding the relocation of the Franklin Sign Billboard located at the new intersection of County Road #133 and Highway #75. The billboard is located in Stearns County right-of- way and the County has requested input from the City regarding its relocation. Carlson recommended that the Planning Commission consider a location 450 feet west of the present location. Lesnick made a motion to the recommend that the City Council approve the relocation of the Franklin Sign Billboard 450 feet to the west of the present location; Seconded by Utsch. The motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Chair Kleillt Commissioners Graeve, Utsch, Lesnick, Schneider, and Ehlert Nays: None Motion Carried Commissioner Announcements Graeve requested the presence of Councilor Twit at the next Planning Commission meeting to discuss the possibility of a moratorium on all new rental permits. The premise is to protect the community's older housing stock for first time homebuyers rather then student rental units. Carlson stated that he would contact Councilor Twit to schedule a meeting with the Planning Commission. Council Liaison Report None Approval of Minutes - November 1, 1999: . Graeve moved to approve the November 1, 1999 minutesofthe Planning Commission as presented; Seconded by Ehlert The motion passed unanimously by all present. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:30 p.m. ~ø~ Chad A. Carlson Planning Commission Secretary December 6, 1999 Minutes · CITY OF ST. JOSEPH !I First Avenue NW CITY OF ST. JOSEPH '.0. Box 668, PUBLIC HEARING ;t. Joseph, MN 56374 320) 363-7201 The Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph shall conduct a public hearing on ~ax: 363-0342 Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the St. Joseph City Hall. The purpose of the .t: meeting is to consider a Variance request to St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.22 Subd. 5 ~ and (d). The following Variances are being requested by St. Joseph Super America to place a rubbish container and screening on the southeast corner of the property: ,...., ilAYOR 1) A Side Yard Setback Variance of5 feet. Ordinance 52.22, Subdivision 5 (enneth J. Hiemenz (a) requires a 20 feet setback from the County Highway right-of-way line. 2) A Rear Yard Setback Variance oflOfeet. Ordinance 52.22, Subdivision 5 ·~LERK! (b) requires a 10 feet setback from the rear property line. ,UMINISTRATOR =ari Schmidt The property is legally described as: PARCEL A: ::OUNCILORS Lot One (1), except the Westerly 12 feet, and all of Lot Two (2), Block Twenty- :lob Loso one (21), Peter Loso's Addition to St. Joseph, according to the plat thereof on file .~Iert or of record in the office of the County Recorder, Stearns County, Minnesota. n .1ary Niedenfuer PARCEL B: That part of Lot Three (3), Block Twenty-one (21), Peter Loso's Addition to St. Joseph, lying Southerly of the North 78.00 feet thereof, and that part of Lot Four (4), Block Twenty-one (21) of said Peter Loso's Addition lying Southerly of the North 78.00 feet thereof, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder, Stearns County, Minnesota. PARCEL C: The North 78 feet of Lots Three (3) and Four (4), Block Twenty-one, Peter Loso's Addition to St. Joseph, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder, Stearns County, Minnesota. The request for a Variance has been submitted by St. Joseph Super America, 304 College A venue North, S1. Joseph, MN 56374. Cari Schmidt Clerk! Administrator Publish: December 21, 1999 ~ rI Z rI 'l>'lO'ò:¡¡NNII-I Hc3'òOr "1'0 ~ g I~~~i i ð !~a~ 'V":::>lëS3W'V" an ~ g I :I~I¡~~ :0.. ~ ~ ~z~ ëS3dn9 Q ~ ~ Iii ,;; ~ §~ d) .. ... t 0 z ~ ~JfI i~ w ~ ¡:¡ .. ~ ilM~I~ "'N113aO~ ~ ~ is ~ ~ ® i¡i~ð i~ Hc3'òOr'1'ò :::¡; -' '" ...., I ~ U. W C u m « - '!2 '!2 ~ . I ! J" G !zzzz!..¡J .. ~I 1-- J II I J , :: -- - ~ - 1: !zzz.~.z-£J -- ... - . J J II 1-- · .. M ~ ~ J 1 t II J f J ~ J Ii HI ~J :? L .. J ¡; r I Ii t~ Ij;¡ j}j ~ ~U :? i' ~ ~ 1 !ã %f ¡å ! ~ J ° Q If ~ Î'j ~L A Q.' ;t i. Ii III.! 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