HomeMy WebLinkAbout[02] Minutes - February 13, 2018 February 13, 2018
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Township met in Joint
session on Wednesday, February 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the St. Joseph Government Center,
Members Present; Acting Chair Bob Loso. Members Chad Hausman, Steve Olson, Mark Thompson,
Ralph Eiynck, Steve Gohman, Mike Koltes. City Administrator Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: Anne Jarrell, Jackie Meyer, Raymond Meyer
Minutes: Eiynck made a motion to approve the minutes of January 17, 2018 as presented;
seconded by Olson and passed unanimously by those present.
Conditional and Interim Use Permit, Jarrell: Acting Chair Loso called the public hearing to order to which
Weyrens stated that the purpose of the hearing is to consider two land use applications as follows:
1. Interim Use Permit to allow for a secondary residence
2. Conditional Use Permit to allow for a home extended business to provide art classes and
host pottery sales.
The request is in accordance with Sections 4.8, 4.18, 9.15.7f, and 9.15.6S of the Stearns County Land
Use and Zoning Ordinance#439. The property under consideration is located at 29482 CR 121 and has
been submitted by Anne Meyer Jarrell, applicant, and Raymond and Jacqueline Meyer, owners.
Weyrens stated that the Stearns County Land Use allows agricultural properties to construct a second
dwelling on their property that is temporary in nature.
Anne Jarrell spoke on her own behalf stating that she is proposing to construct a temporary structure that
will be used a residence. Per the County Ordinance, a secondary structure is allowed as a temporary
structure for a period of 15 years provided it is accessory to an agricultural operation and can only be
occupied by a family member and must be located in the existing farm yard. With regard to the septic
system, the current system will be able to accommodate the new building. Jarrell clarified that one of the
existing structures will be removed to make room for the new temporary structure.
Jarell stated her second request is a conditional use permit to allow for a home extended business to
provide art classes and for pottery sales. She stated that she is looking at small group classes and
possibility workshops on weekends. In addition she would like to have pottery sales throughout the year.
Weyrens stated that two separate actions are required, one approving the Interim Use Permit allowing the
secondary structure and the second the conditional use permit allowing for the home extended business.
Findings of Fact have been prepared for both the IUP and CUP each including conditions for approval.
Hausmann made a motion to approve the Interim Use Permit to allow a secondary structure with
the following conditions. The motion was seconded by Thompson
1. The applicant and property owner are responsible for meeting all Federal, State, and Local
requirements, including but not limited to meeting the Stearns County Land Use and Zoning
Ordinance,and the MN State Building Code and obtaining any and all permits and licenses.
2. Granting of the interim use permit does not constitute approval of a building permit and/or building
use related to meeting the MN State Building Code.
3. The secondary single family residential unit shall be accessory to an agriculture operation,only be
occupied by a family member and located in the existing farmyard.
4. The secondary residential dwelling unit shall be removed from the Subject Property or converted to
an accessory structure that shall not be used as living quarters upon expiration of the interim use
permit.
5. A Declaration of Restriction shall be recorded with the deed declaring the secondary residential
dwelling as temporary.
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6. The temporary single family residential dwelling unit shall meet the setback requirements within the
Urban Expansion Zoning District of the Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance.
7. The secondary single family residential dwelling unit shall be connected to an approved on-site
sewage system.
8. Revocation:The Joint Planning Board shall revoke the interim use permit if it determines that the
terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with.A certified copy of
an order of the Joint Planning Board revoking the interim use permit shall be filed with the County
Recorder for recording.
9. Expiration:The interim use permit shall expire on February 13,2033. If within one(1)year after
issuance of granting an interim use permit the use permitted has not started,then the permit is null
and void, unless the Joint Planning Board has approved a petition for an extension.The interim use
permit shall expire if the authorized use ceases for any reason for more than one(1)year.
10. The St.Joseph City Administrator and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect the
Subject Property for compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time upon reasonable
request.
Loso made a motion to approve the Interim Use Permit to allow a secondary structure with the
following conditions. The motion was seconded by Koltes.
1. The applicant and property owner are responsible for meeting all Federal, State, and Local
requirements, including but not limited to meeting the Stearns County Land Use and Zoning
Ordinance,and the MN State Building Code and obtaining any and all permits and licenses.
2. Contingent on the approval of the conditional use permit allowing the secondary residential dwelling
unit on the Subject Property.
3. Granting of the conditional use permit does not constitute approval of a building permit and/or
building use related to meeting the MN State Building Code.
4. No person other than the occupant who resides on the Subject Property shall conduct the home
extended business.
5. Signage shall meet the requirements of Stearns County Ordinance 439.The sign plan shall be
submitted for review and approval to the City of St.Joseph prior to installing.
6. The home extended business shall be for art classes and pottery sales only and be clearly
incidental and secondary to the residential use of the Subject Property.
7. The home extended business shall meet the following:
a. Allowed a maximum of two classes per week, not to exceed one class per day. Each weekday
class shall not exceed two hours.
b. Allowed a maximum of one weekend day workshop per month, not to exceed 10 weekend day
workshops per year.
c. A maximum of 15 persons shall be allowed within each art class/workshop.
d. Shall not operate between the hours of 9 PM to 8 AM.
e. A maximum of three pottery weekend sales(Saturday and Sunday) per year shall be allowed,
one in the spring, one in the fall and one in the winter.
8. Revocation:The Joint Planning Board shall revoke the conditional use permit if it determines that
the terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with.A certified copy
of an order of the Joint Planning Board revoking the conditional use permit shall be filed with the
County Recorder for recording.
9. Expiration: If within one(1)year after issuance of granting a conditional use permit the use
permitted has not started,then the permit is null and void, unless the Joint Planning Board has
approved a petition for an extension.The conditional use permit shall expire if the authorized use
ceases for any reason for more than one(1)year.
10. The St. Joseph City Administrator and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect the
Subject Property for compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time upon reasonable
request.
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Adjourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 7:10 PM; seconded by Thompson and passed
unanimously.
Bob Loso Judy Weyrens
Acting Chair, City of St. Joseph Administrator to the Board