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Home My WebLink About[07] Planning Commission - Rezoning Council Agenda Item 7 MEETING DATE: May 21, 2018 AGENDA ITEM: Rezone from B-3 and Ag to L-I Light Industrial SUBMITTED BY: Community Development BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Findings of Facts and Approve Rezone to LI Light Industrial District. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: In 2007, the City Council approved the preliminary plat and rezoning of Parkway Business Center. The Parkway Business Center plat encompassed 54 acres with 22 lots, which was the first phase of a 280 acre development project on the property known as the Feld/Prom Farm. The development project area was zoned Agriculture at the time of annexation since larger parcels upon annexation automatically receive an agriculture zoning designation and are rezoned accordingly upon development. The northern portion of the Parkway Business Center plat was rezoned from Agriculture to B-3, while the majority was rezoned from Agriculture to Light Industrial. The property to the east was planned for future industrial/general business but remained Agriculture and would be rezoned when ready for development. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of St. Joseph has initiated the rezoning of certain properties located northeast of the existing industrial park area and east of CR 133 in Sections 01, 02, 11, 12, Township 124, Range 029, St. Joseph, MN from B-3 General Business and Agriculture District to LI- Light Industrial District. The intent of the Light Industrial District is to provide space for industrial activities involving a minimum degree of refuse byproducts and air or noise pollution, a relatively low level of on premise processing, and may include secondary commercial functions. Permitted uses include a variety of manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, and biotechnology. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to accommodate the development of future industrial district uses. Expanding opportunities for industrial development is a priority of the City, including the City’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). The EDA has identified the subject area as a priority area for economic development for a future industrial park. The City Council approved the submittal of a Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) grant application to the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) after a recommendation from the EDA to assist with the cost of city infrastructure (city streets and utilities). The City’s grant application is currently under review by DEED. DEED funds projects that support the creation of jobs with livable wages in manufacturing, technology, biomedical, etc. which includes the City’s Light Industrial District. The property to the south and east of the subject rezoning parcels are zoned Light Industrial, along with industrial zoned properties currently located in St. Joseph Township, including St. Joseph Industrial Park East, Astech Corporation, Amcon Concrete Products, and Borgert Concrete Products. The future North Corridor abuts the subject property providing a buffer to the properties to the north. This east/west connection from CR 133 extending east will futuristically connect into St. Cloud. The Comprehensive Plan addresses land use and economic development and includes the following goal, objective, policy and strategies related to supporting the approval of the rezoning. Chapter 4, Land Use Goal: Favorable Choice of Housing Options and Employment Opportunities Objective: Support activities that support and promote local employment opportunities. Policy Recommendations: 2. The city should consider investment in the development of ‘shovel ready’ industrial and commercial site which are platted and improved. Chapter 10, Economic Development Plan A. Core Initiatives 3. Promote industrial developments that maximize the return on city investments in public facilities and services; expand the tax base, provide quality employment opportunities and complement existing services. B. Strategies for Development and Redevelopment Industrial Development: 1. Retain and attract industrial development which enhances the tax base, provides quality job opportunities, and is energy efficient. 3. The EDA should continue to work with property owners to develop future industrial areas adjacent to current industrial zoned land, to assure an adequate supply of industrial land is available for development in the future. ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action Resolutions 2018-021, 2018-022, 2018-023 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute the following resolutions: 1. Resolution 2018-021: Rezoning Findings of Fact 2. Resolution 2018-022 Rezoning Ordinance 502.25 3. Resolution 2018-023 Ordinance Summary for Publication RESOLUTION 2018-021 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO A REZONING REQUEST FROM B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURE TO LI-LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT On May 14, 2018 the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the rezoning of certain properties to allow for the development industrial district uses. The matter was duly published and notice was provided to property owners within 350 feet of the above referenced property. WHEREAS, on May 14, 2018 the St. Joseph Planning Commission reviewed the rezoning request and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Joseph initiated the rezoning on certain properties generally located east County Road 133 and described as follows: Sections 01, 02, 11, 12, Township 124, Range 029, St. Joseph, MN “Subject Property” NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, STEARNS COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, finds the following facts: 1. That the City of St. Joseph has a disproportionate amount of tax exempt property at over 35%. 2. That expanding opportunities for industrial development is a priority of the St. Joseph City Council and St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. 3. That the St. Joseph City Council and St. Joseph Economic Development Authority have identified the need to create shovel ready lots for industrial development to help diversify the tax base. 4. That the Comprehensive Plan identifies the Subject Property as an area of change. 5. That the proposed Light Industrial zoning designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals and economic development plan as follows: Chapter 4, Land Use Goal: Favorable Choice of Housing Options and Employment Opportunities Objective: Support activities that support and promote local employment opportunities. Policy Recommendations: 2. The city should consider investment in the development of ‘shovel ready’ industrial and commercial site which are platted and improved. Chapter 10, Economic Development Plan A. Core Initiatives 3. Promote industrial developments that maximize the return on city investments in public facilities and services; expand the tax base, provide quality employment opportunities and complement existing services. B. Strategies for Development and Redevelopment Industrial Development: 1. Retain and attract industrial development which enhances the tax base, provides quality job opportunities, and is energy efficient. 3. The EDA should continue to work with property owners to develop future industrial areas adjacent to current industrial zoned land, to assure an adequate supply of industrial land is available for development in the future. 6. That the draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan guides the property for Light Industrial. 7. The property to the south and east of the subject rezoning parcels are zoned Light Industrial, along with industrial zoned properties and uses currently located in St. Joseph Township, including St. Joseph Industrial Park East, Astech Corporation, Amcon Concrete Products, and Borgert Concrete Products. 8. That the Light Industrial zoning designation is consistent with the surrounding industrial uses and zoning; therefore, a Light Industrial District is compatible with the surrounding area and is the highest and best use of the Subject Property. 9. That the future North Corridor abuts the Subject Property providing access and a buffer to the properties to the north. st Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council this 21 day of May, 2018. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rick Schultz, Mayor Judy Weyrens, Administrator RESOLUTION 2018-022 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY TO LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT The City Council of the City of St. Joseph hereby ordains: That Ordinance 502.25, Zoning District Boundaries and General District Provisions is hereby is amended establishing the rezoning of the certain properties east of CR 133 in Sections 01, 02, 11, 12, Township 124, Range 029, St. Joseph, MN and as depicted on Exhibit A from B-3 General Business and Agriculture District to LI-Light Industrial District. Subd. 2: Map. The boundaries of the use districts are delineated on the Official Zoning Map, which is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Ordinance. st Adopted this 21 day of May, 2018, by a vote of in favor and opposed. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH By ______________________________ Rick Schultz, Mayor By ______________________________ Judy Weyrens, Administrator Exhibit A RESOLUTION 2018-023 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION ZONING ORDINANCE 502.25 WHEREAS, On May 21, 2018, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph approved an Ordinance establishing the rezoning of properties generally located to the east of County Road th 133 and 19 Avenue NE as LI-Light Industrial District. WHEREAS, a copy of the Ordinance is available at the City Offices, 75 Callaway Street East or on the City website, www.cityofstjoseph.com. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Summary Publication and finds that the summary of the Ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. 2. The City of St. Joseph directs the City Administrator to publish the Ordinance by Summary Publication. Adopted this 21st day of May, 2018, by a vote of in favor and opposed. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH By ______________________________ Rick Schultz, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Judy Weyrens, City Administrator SEAL