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Home My WebLink About2001 [07] Jul 02 · ity of St. Joseph 25 College Avenue NW P.O. Box 668, St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-7201 Fax: 363-0342 CLERK! ADMINISTRATOR St. Joseph Planning Commission Judy Weyrens City Hall Council Chambers MAYOR Lower Level Larry J. Hosch July 2, 2001 7:00 p.m, COUNCILORS Bob Loso Cory Ehlert CaD to Order Kyle Schneider Alan Rassier Approval of Agenda New Business: 7:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Variance Request Site Plan Approval · · Tamm Photography 7:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Rezoning · DM Partnership 8:30 P.M. Zoning Recommendation · Scenic Landscaping Commissioners Announcements . Planning Commission Special Meeting - July 9, 2001 Approval of Minutes: June 4, 200 I Adjourn · · ity of St. Joseph 25 College Avenue NW P.O. Box 668, St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-7201 MEMORANDUM Fax: 363-0342 CLERK! To: Planning Commission Members £bY' ADMJNISTRATOR From: Chad A. Carlson, Planning Commission Secretar !'. Judy Weyrens Date: 6/26/01 MAYOR RE: Planning Commission Meeting Info Larry J. Hosch COUNCILORS Tamm Photo2raphv - Variance and Site Plan Bob Loso Roger Tamm, Tamm Photography, has a signed purchase agreement with the Cory Ehlert Vombrocks' to purchase the former chiropractic clinic building. Mr. Tamm is Kyle Schneider proposing to construct 900 square foot addition to the north side of the existing Alan Rassier structure. Please see the enclosed site plan. The property is located on Cedar Street and within the Highway #75 Business District. Mr. Tamm is requesting a variance to Section 52.22, Subdivision 7 (c) which requires exterior material used consist of brick, stone, tip-up concrete panel, decorative concrete - block and/or glass within the HWY #75 Business District. Mr. Tamm is proposing to use the same material as the existing structure on the expansion in order to match. - Staff is recommending that the variance be approved as conditioned upon the requirements of a variance. In addition, the expansion is occurring in the rear yard of the existing building, with limited visibility to the highway. Finally, the property is being sold and improved for the creation of a new business in St. Joseph. As the EDA Director, I strongly urge the Planning Commission recommend approval as it does not adversely impact the community. DM Partnership - Preliminary Plat John Meyer and Dorian Davidson, DM Partnership, have presented a preliminary plat for Indian Hill Park (formerly owned by the Brandenbuger Estate). The plat is very basic and consists of four large lots for development. DM Partnership is also requesting Lots 1 and 2 of Block 1 be rezoned from Highway #75 Business to R-3 Multi-family residential. Staff is recommending the Lot 1 and 2 of Block 1 be rezoned to R-3 for the following reasons: 1) A good transition from Northland Addition to commercial development along Highway #75. 2) The topography of the land creates a natural buffer to the established neighborhood. 3) From a planning stand point, R-3 is more acceptable to adjacent residents then Highway Commercial. 4) The Planning Commission, during recent land use discussions, was research site for future R-3 development. · Scenic Landscapill2 - Zonill2 Recommendation Randy Schmitz, Scenic Landscaping, has a purchased the Doreen Rennie farm located at CR #133 and Joseph Street. The property consists 14 acres. The City Council will be executing the annexation procedures this month. The City Council is requesting a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding the appropriate zoning of the property. At this time, the Planning Commission must zone the entire 14 acres. However, Mr. Schmitz will be platting the property and creating two lots. A proposed 2 acre lot will be located on CR# 133 and the remaining property will consist of an additional lot. It is anticipated that Mr. Schmitz will requested the 12 acres not adjacent to CR#133 be rezoned to R-1. Mr, Schmitz will be present to answer any questions. Staff is recommending the property be zoned Highway #75 Business. Planniu2 Commission Special Meetill2 Tom Skahen, Sunset Manufacturing, has requested the Planning Commission hold a Special Meeting July 9th to hear a request for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a new warehouse, light manufacturing and office facility within the General Business District and adjacent to his existing facility. Please mark your calendars for Special Planning Commission meeting on July 9th, If you have any questions about the agenda, please give me a call. Thank you. - - . Unofficial Minutes - Planning Commission Pursuant to due call and notice thereof: the Planning Commission met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the 8t Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Commíssioners S. Kathleen Kalinowski, Jim Graeve, Gary Utsch, Marge Lesnick, Kurt Schneider, Mike Deutz and At Rassier. Others P~nt: Ted Schmid, Larry Hosch, Renee Zirbes and Chad Carlson Approval of ~enda: Kalinowski moved to approve the agenda; Seconded by Lesnick. Discussion: Utsch requested that the Planning Commission add the following items to the agenda: 1) Renee Zirbes - Lot split 2) PC recommendation to the City Couw:l1- Affordable Housing Ordinance The motion passed, with th~ additions to the agenda, unanimously by those present, Northland Addition - Phase Five Final Plat: Carlson presented the final plat for Northland Phase Five. Ted Schmid stated that the details of the plat have been discussed since September of2000 and nothing has changed since the Preliminary Plat presented last month. Lesnick stated her opposition to the small lots and added that the lot dimensions have changed since the approval of the Preliminary Plat. Lesnick referenced Lots 9 though 15, Block 2. Carlson stated that the Final Plat includes a legend, which describes the lot dimension in detaiL Carlson requested the Commissioner to carefully review each lot and add dimensions together. The Planning Commission will find no . change in the lot dimensions ftom the Preliminary Plat Carlson further added that it is common for a surveyor to use a legend and the Planning Commission has seen the use of a legend with previous plats. Kalinowski questioned Commissioner Rassier if the City Council considered the renaming of Fir Street within the Northland Development Rassier stated that since the Planning Commission meeting, many residents on Fir Street have expressed opposition to changing the street name. The change in address would impact residents greatly and the City Council does not support the change. Schneider understood the concerns of the residents, but questioned the Planning Commissions intent of the change. If emergency services are having trouble locating the street, the Planning Commission needs to consider a change. The City should be concerned with the safety of the residents. Rassier stated that the Police Department was not concerned with the name Fir Street. Utsch questioned if the development will have sidewalks along North1and Drive and will the Developer's Agreement specify the location. Rassier added that the residents of Northland Addition have expressed the need for a connection from the development to and across Highway 75. Rassier suggested the west side of Northland Drive and Northland Park. Schmid stated that constructing sidewalks was never discussed over the past 6 months of planning this development. Northland Drive was constructed Ù1 accordance with the St. Joseph Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan with eight-foot shoulders. To incorporate sidewalks into Northland Five would not serve any purpose since previous phases don't have sidewalks. Deutz agreed that the Planning Commission is too late to require sidewalks for this development. Many homes are built between this development and previous phases. Northland Drive was designed to accommodate bicycle traffic. D~utz made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the Final Plat for Northland Plat Five as presented provided the City Council discuss the option of including sidewalks in future developments; Seconded by Graeve, The motion passed unanimously by those present. June 4, 2001 Minutes . Schmid added that he would be attending the next Park Board meeting to discuss the details of the fence on the east side of Northland Park. Meetine: Grounds - Accessory BuUdin!!: John Smith, Meeting Grounds owner, addressed the Planning Commission regarding the construction of an accessory building on the north side the building. The accessory building will not be attached to the existing building and will be located in the northeast comer of the lot adjacent to his and the Pfunnenstein building. Smith provided the Planning Commission with a copy of a letter signed by Harvey Piànnenstein approving of the project. Smith further added that no parking would be affected by the project. Rassier expressed concern with the location of the electrical meter on the existing building and the ice building up in this area. Smith stated that they are goit1g to look at relocating the electrical box when the building is re-roofed this summer. Deutz stated that the Planning Commission changed the size allowed for an accessory building and how will the new ordinance impact this project. Carlson stated that the Ordinance addresses the allowable lot coverage with accessory buildings in a Residential District (R~ 1) and the requirement does not impact the General Business District. Lesnick made a motion to approve the site plan as presented by John Smith, Meeting Gronnds, for the construction of an accessory building; Seconded by Kalinowski. The mothJD passed unanimously by those present St. Joseph American Lee:!on Expansion Jerry Prieler, representing the St. Joseph American Legion, presented the Planning Commission with a sketch design of an expansion project. The expansion is needed to cater more to banquet and wedding functions. The proposal is to it1crease the seating of the facility by 300. Prieler added that the Legion Board was under the asswnption that . parking would not be an issue due to comments made by past City Council members. Prieler stated that the building committee met with City staff and it was detennined that the Legion needed 108 parking spaces. Prieler stated that the proposal has 24 parking spaces planned and asked if the Planning Commission would consider granting a variance of 84 parking stalls. Utsch stated that parking is a problem in the downtown area and would not like to see the problem get worse. Deutz added that past designs showed the Stueve building demolished and parking in this area. Prieler stated that many designs have been reviewed and none meet the parking requirements of the City. The Legion would have to purchase the entire block. Prieler questioned why the Legion couldn't use the streets like other businesses do in the commW1ity. Schneider stated that when the EI Paso and Sal's expanded their facilities, the Planning Commission was very strict with enforcing the parking codes. The Planning Commission would have to be concerned with the impacts to existing businesses downtown. Prieler stated that the Legion Board has considered many options, including moving the Legion Club out on 1-94. Graeve stated that he would like to keep the facility downtown and was willing to hear different options for expansion. Deutz questioned if the City or the EDA could assist the Legion it1 solving their construction problems with financing programs, such as TIF. Carlson stated that he has spoken with the Legion Board regarding financing options for the facility and additional property. Additional funding does not solve the parking problem. Rassier stated that the Legion needs to come forward with more then one option for the Planning Commission to consider. If the project comes closer to the 84 parking stalls needed, the City would look to the project in a different light. June 4, 2001 Minutes . Frieler stated that the Legion Board is meeting tomorrow night and will vote on 1he options. Frieler does not believe any proposal will get significantly closer to the 84 parking spaces. Frieler added 1hat he wanted to get a feeling from the Planning Commissiön and City Council regarding the parking problems. Vtsch suggested the Planning Commission wait to hear a formal proposal on parking until the Legion Board has determined what option 1hey will be pursuing. Graeve added 1hat the Community does not want the facility to move from its clUTent location. Graeve stated that the patking requirements seem too restrictive and would personally consider granting a larger variance to keep the facility downtown. Rassier concurred and stated that Legion needs to present more then one option and get closer to the parking requirements. Utsçh made a moûon to table the discussion until a formal proposal is submitted by the St, Joseph American Legion and until the Legion Board has voted on expansion options; Seconded by Rassier, The moûon passed unanimously by those present Zirbes Lot Split Renee Zirbes, owner of a group home facility in 81. Joseph, approached the Planning Commission regarding her lot and the option of splitting the parcel for an additional group home facility. The clUTent facility is located to close to the lot line as required by Ordinance. The lot split will create two lots that conform to the R-1 District requirements. Carlson stated that the Planning Commission would not discuss the use of the property until the lot split is completed. The lot split requires action from the City Council. Carlson further added that the owner will have to proceed with a Variance to construct another group home facility within 1,300 feet of a similar facility. . Zirbes stated that she wanted to inform the Planning Commission of her intentions, Vtsch stated that she must obtain the lot split approval ftom the City Council prior to formally approaching the Planning Commission with a Variance request. Carlson informed Zirbes that the lot·split request could go before the City Council on June 28th. The Variànce request could be heard by the Planning Commission August 6th. Zirbes stated that she may request the Planning Commission to hold a special meeting earlier then August. Affordable Housine: - Draftioe: Cummittee RepOrt Utsch reported on 1he progress of the zoning ordinance drafting committee. Vtsch requested that the Planning Commission review the discussion of the joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting held May 22nd The City Council and the Planning Commission came to consensus regarding issues with the current ;zoning proposal. Vtsch stated the following issues need to be address prior to the City adopting the Ordinance: 1) Proposed financing options 2) Five City Panel an their authority 3) Administration costs for cities 4) Payment in·lieu of 15% creation of affordable housing 5) Mandating every development include affordable housing 6) Mandating the integration of affordable and market rate units 7) Rc·sale provisions as proposed. The issues stated will be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council will then formally submit recommendations to the Drafting Committee on behalf of the City of St. Joseph. Deutz stated that the meeting in St. Cloud was very well attended by builders and develQpers. The CMBA is extremely ftustrated with the entire proposal and the CMBA will not support the effort. Vtsch stated that he also attended the same meeting and was concerned with the committee's communication with the CMBA. Vtsch, however, added that he was ftustrated that the committee was attacked for their efforts without June 4, 2001 Minutes . the CMBA offering any recommendations. CMBA will be providing a counter proposal before the next committee meeting. Deutz questioned why the Planning Commission is discussing this issue since it is not on the agenda. He was not prepared for a discussion and questioned if the EDA Director has given a copy of his letter to the Planning Commission members. The EDA Director has raised many valid concerns. The Planning Commission should have more time to review and the issue should be an agenda item. The EDA Director summarized his concerns stated in the letter. Utsch stated that the Drafting Committee has many issues to work on prior to presenting a draft for the communities to adopt. The time line to adopt an ordinance is extremely aggressive and doesn't appear it will be met The biggest concern is the financial end of the ordinance for the Cities and potential homeowners. Utsch wíll keep the Planning Commission up to speed with the process and the next steps. Comntissioner Announcements Rassier announced a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for June 11 tho Lesnick complemented Tom Borresch and his efforts to remodel his building on Highway #75. Schneider requested the City Staff question the following items: I) Can the City control the construction of fences and storage shed adjacent to city parks. 2) Can the City make new homeowners landscape their lots within a certain time ftame. Carlson stated that he is unaware of any ordinances that control either items mentioned by Schneider. Construction of fences and accessory buildings can occur as long as they meet the requirements of an R-l District. A developer of a subdivision should be enforcing covenants witWn the development, which should have landscape provisions. . Utsch requested information regarding the City's restrictions regarding piles offill being left within development areas and if the City can require their removal. Utsch distributed copies of the Orderly Annexation Map and requested the Planning Commission members to review the map and suggest land use patterns. The City will be hiring a planning consultant to assist in developing a new comprehensive plan for the community, The Planning Commission needs to have ideas for the future growth of the community. Utsch suggested Carlson contact the City Administrator and request a Planning Commission member become part of the interview committee. Approval Minutes: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the May 7, 2001 meeting minutes as presented; Seconded by Lesnick. The motion passed unanimously by those present Adiourn The Planning Commission meeting adjourned by consensus at 9:05p.m. Chad A. Carlson Secretary June 4, 200 1 Minutes . Tamm Photography Variance . - - . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH 21 First Avenue Northwest PO Box 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 320-363-7201 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION A licant: R06e/2..- }í4mvr-- Owner: Address: Po 515 ;).'-// Address: Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROW/Easements ...,.... Variance Non-conforming Use Permit Planned Unit Development Rezoning Sign . Subdivision /, "'0 ~ TOTAL FEE $ US- Date fee received ¡{., 7/5" Date application received / PETITIONER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING · A list of all property owners within 350 feet of the boundaries of the property. ( This list must be obtained from the Steams County Auditors Office) · Seventeen 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. , T:lis is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible with 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 t r 7 signed this application. (c; -15 -() I Date Signature of Fee Owner Date' .1 - I I ; ! ¡ i ~ I i , ! I ; I I ~ 71''' ~ II II i j I - í i ; - - 50' - - .,' --'1 ! /¡\ ! I ¡ '317' New I I i l ì I I I I Ç;1¡' t If 1- - -' : Ex ¡,~.f-¡Na I . ¡~Lf'¿1t í i I I i ì ! I i ! , I I 15" ~ :;':1' t J I I 1v I , ~ ~ j J , \ ¡ - ì 3]" . I J I ¡ i j J ¡ I ! ! . {!¡£O A R I /co/ \ tV ..) ..J f ,.-r .~.,_..,- ..---, .31/ - \--..~_/ - V , :0 q' $/de (JJ~;¡/(S ¡ \) \J ¡-..J L/J1u IHd (!~I "f~#'f ¡ l' _/ ... c:J ..J , ¿'/'3/¡¡_ p/+t:. J,. ~ --;- '~t -~ ...-s:: c.. i8 f ;2 ~ ) ¡ ~ J I í .~ . ¡ ~ i i 'v 1 j j j , ?C1 .. v . ¡ ì I 1\ ~. 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Date application received PETITIONER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING · A list of all property owners within 350 feet of the boundaries of the property. ( This list must be obtained from the Stearns County Auditors Office) · Seventeen 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 with 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. 0'--/l'O\ - Date - Signature of Fee Owner Date . Scenic Landscaping Zoning Recommendation . . - -- . -~-- -- . . . . (II n "- L'. 0 U) fI) "- fìlÌ""] "- ::tJc:: \: ~""-i ::: ()c:: fìl::tJ ~ C)fìl T"1 ::::; 0\ Q ~ ~ Õ" Õ" -c:: ~ 0 U):tJ ~ ð In ~ --1 to -< -< 22» ~ ii ~ ~ I "\ ()<: ~ ~ ~ --1 U) 0 ~ ff R 9 g n ~ ~ ~ 1-" IV cr' -I 1-" . rt I-' -Þ- l) l) -I ~~ I-' 0\ .. 0 w .. IV I-' --... --- . . 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