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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 [07] July 13 Planning CommissionSt. Joseph Planning Commission Monday, July 13, 2020 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Review and Adoption 4. Approve Minutes — June 8, 2020 5. New Business a. Public Hearing, Interim Use Permit, Rental- 34 College Ave. N b. Final Plat, Country Manor Senior Living Campus Plat 2 6. Other Business a. Council Liaison Report b. Other Member Discussion 7. Adjourn THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK June 8, 2020 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, June 8t", 2020 at 6:00 PM at the St. Joseph Government Center. Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioners, Brian Theisen, Chad Hausmann, Matt Johnson Mike Ross, Anne Jarrell, Community Development Director Therese Haffner Members Absent: Gina Dullinger, Steve Olson Others Present: Planning Intern Josh Storms Approval of the Agenda: Theisen made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Johnson and passed unanimously. Introductions: Introductions were made. Approval of the Minutes; Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of April 13" 2020. The motion was seconded by Theisen and passed unanimously New Business a. Public Hearing, Ord 502 Amendment, Section 502.27 Rural Residential District Haffner provided an overview of the proposed amendments to the RR Rural Residential District. The ordinance was adopted in response to property in St. Joseph Township that was annexed into the City in 2018. Haffner explained that the intent of the amendment was to keep it consistent with Stearns County regulations and recognizes that those areas are rural in nature. Haffner noted correction that kennels with over 4 dogs would require a conditional use permit. Hausmann opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak, Hausmann closed the public hearing. Hausmann asked if a litter of pups would require a conditional use permit. Haffner responded no. Hausmann noted that animal feedlot expansions were a conditional use and asked if new animal feedlots were addressed. Haffner said they were not and asked for direction. There was discussion on how Stearns County addresses. Haffner indicated that prior to annexation the properties were zoned urban expansion. Consensus was to keep it how it was governed prior to annexation. Haffner discussed building construction and materials for detached accessory buildings and asked for direction. There was discussion on requiring materials to match the house in residential subdivisions. Jarrell asked if there was a limit to the number of buildings on the lot. Haffner discussed lot coverage and setback requirements. There was further discussion on building materials, height, and lot coverage. Consensus was to remove restriction on accessory buildings shall not exceed the footprint of the principal building. Johnson made a motion to approve Ord 502 Amendment, Section 502.27 Rural Residential District. The motion was seconded by Jarrell and passed unanimously by those present. b. Short Term Rentals Discussion Storms gave a brief background on Short Term rental Properties (STPS) including their popularity, nuisances affiliated with them and what types of STPs ordinances other cities have in place. Haffner shared that last fall the city council directed city staff to research Airbnb's. Ross asked if Short Term Residential Properties were properties in which people currently live in that they rent out for a short period. Storms explained that the renter could be any homeowner in any residential June 8, 2020 Page 2 of 2 neighborhood that has applied for an STP application and filled out the necessary information required by the company, allowing travelers to stay in their homes for a given amount of time. Hausmann asked if currently anyone in the city could become a short-term rental property. Storms responded that there was no specific langue about STP for St. Joseph, other than hotels and motels. Haffner clarified that city ordinance was silent on short term rentals but city ordinance addresses a Bed and Breakfast. Johnson asked how this differs from an interim use permit from other residential rentals and what would stop anyone that currently has an interim use permit for a rental property to change it to a STP. Haffner clarified that short-term rentals would be short term, such as 30 days or less. Hausmann asked what the current demand for short term rentals was. Haffner suggested that staff do research on that. The commission discussed the possibility of creating short term rental regulations with language similar to traditional a Bed and Breakfast. Jarrell asked if there were situations in which short term rental companies such as Vrbo and Airbnb would pay the lodging tax. Storms stated that some cites have already done this, highlighting Duluth's 3% lodging tax that was paid by Airbnb. Haffner clarified that there was a lodging tax in St. Joseph that applies to all hotels, the Bed and Breakfast in town, and the College of Saint Benedict. Consensus was for staff to research further and bring back findings. Other Business a. Council Liaison Report Theisen reported on the City's efforts on implementing Clear Gov, an online budgeting tool to increase transparency. b. Other Member Discussion Hausmann asked if there had been discussion on reduced revenue for businesses that are suffering due to COVID 19 and are having trouble paying their property tax. Haffner stated that there were concerns, including that Local government Aid could be reduced. Adjourn: Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM. The motion was seconded by Theisen and passed unanimously Josh Storms Planning Intern - I . -111 Amik CITY OF ST. JOSEPH MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED BY: Planning Commission Agenda Item 5a July 13, 2020 Public hearing, Interim Use Permit Request 34 College Ave N Community Development STALL RECOMMENDATION: Approve Findings of a Fact and Interim Use Permit for a non -owner occupied residential rental PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Jon Petters, property owner, has requested approval of an interim use permit to allow for a non -owner occupied residential rental in an existing single-family home located on the southeast corner of College Ave N and Ash Street East, across the street from the Bad Habit Brewery. The property is in a B-1 Central Business District, an identified down town commercial redevelopment site and is currently vacant. A non -owner single family residential rental in an existing single-family home is an interim use within the B-1 District for a maximum term of five years but may be less as approved by the City Council after a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: ATTACHMENTS: Location Map Resolution 2020-002 REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Move to Approve Resolution 2020-002 Adopting Findings of Fact recommending the City Council issue an Interim Permit for five years to allow for a non -owner single family residential rental at 34 College Ave N, St Joseph. ST. JOSEPH PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2020-002 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF A NON -OWNER OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL WHEREAS, Jon Petters, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," has properly applied for an interim use permit for a non -owner occupied residential rental on the property generally described as 34 College Ave N. St. Joseph, MN ("Subject Property"); and WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission held a public hearing on the interim use permit on July 13`h, 2020, at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the matter were given an opportunity to be heard; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, hereby makes the following Findings of Fact: 1. That the Subject Property is zoned B-1, Central Business District and a non -owner occupied single family residential rental is a permitted interim use. 2. That the interim use will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the neighborhood and will be harmonious to the to the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan of the City. 3. That the residential rental will be located within the existing single family detached dwelling on the Subject Property and is designed and constructed and will be operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with character of the area and will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. 4. That adequate utilities and services, including utilities, streets, drainage and other necessary facilities have been provided and will not create excessive additional costs for services and/or be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 5. That the interim use will not involve activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. 6. That the existing access from Ash Street East provides access to the Subject Property which will not create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares. 7. That the existing driveway will provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve the proposed use. 8. That the interim use will not result in the loss or damage of natural, scenic or historic feature and the soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the use. Pagel of 2 34 College Avenue N Interim Use Permit BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. Based on the aforementioned Findings of Fact, the St. Joseph Planning Commission recommends the St. Joseph City Council issue an interim use permit ("Permit") to allow a non -owner occupied single family residential rental on the Subject Property. 2. The property owner shall obtain a rental license prior to renting and annually thereafter. Typical rental permit and inspection fees will apply and be the responsibility of the property owner. 3. The property owner will manage the Subject Property in compliance with the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances. 4. The residential rental on the Subject Property shall be limited to a family as defined within the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances. 5. The dwelling shall be maintained as a single-family dwelling defined as a dwelling occupied by one family and so designed and arranged as to provide cooking and kitchen accommodations and sanitary facilities for one family only. 6. The property owner is responsible for meeting all Federal, State, Local, and City requirements and obtaining any and all permits and licenses. 7. Revocation: The City Council shall revoke the interim use permit when it determines that the terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with. 8. Expiration: The Permit shall expire within five years onJuly 13, 2025. 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 City Council 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. 9. The City Administrator and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect the premises for compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time upon reasonable request. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph Planning Commission this 13`h day of July, 2020. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH LM Chad Hausmann, Chairperson By Therese Haffner, Community Development Director Page 2 of 2 34 College Avenue N Interim Use Permit - I . -111 Amik CITY OF ST. JOSEPH MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED BY: Planning Commission Agenda Item 5b July 13, 2020 Final Plat, Country Manor Senior Living Plat 2 Community Development STALL RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Final Plat of Country Manor Senior Living Campus Plat 2 PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning Commission approved the plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) of Country Manor Senior Living Campus on June 13, 2016. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Country Manor St. Joseph LLC, owner, has requested approval of a final plat to re -plat patio home lots within the Country Manor Senior Living Campus residential development. The approved PUD provides for a senior facility and 95 patio home lots at full buildout. The first phase included 12 patio homes lots that were final platted in which three have existing homes. The proposed plat adjusts the boundaries of nine lots making the parcels larger and reducing the number of lots to seven. According to the applicant, the purpose of the request is in response to the market and to make the lots more useful and sellable. The applicant has also requested the vacation of drainage and utility easements, which does not require action by the Planning Commission. New drainage and utility easements of six feet along the interior boundaries are shown on the plat as required per the City's Subdivision Ordinance. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: ATTACHMENTS: Country Manor Senior Living Campus Plat 2 REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Approve the Final Plat of Country Manor Senior Living Campus Plat 2 contingent on the following conditions: 1. Vacation of the existing drainage and utility easement, along the interior side yard property boundaries. 2. Submit revised grading plan for the house pad elevations. 3. The new proposed property boundaries will result in unused building services. The water service curb stop boxes that will not be used shall be abandoned by lowering the curb box below grade and the city will need to be provided with updated record drawings noting the abandoned service locations. 4. Each lot is only allowed one curb cut access. Any existing curb cuts for driveway openings that will result in extra, relocation, etc. will need to be replaced with full curb meeting city specifications and boulevard areas shall be planted with vegetation i.e. grass. WMALLEY & BRON LAND SLRVEYORS, INC. 340 CHAPEL HILI. RD. COLD SPRING, MN 56320 PH. 320-685_5905 COUNTRY MANOR SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS PLAT 2 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That Country Manor St. Joseph, LLC, a limited liability company order the laws ofTcruicssce. owner of thc following described property, situated in the City of St Joseph, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota, described as follows to -wit. Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Bloc], 3. COUNTY MANOR SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS, according to the recorded plat thereof, Stearns County, Minnesota. have caused the same to be surveyed and platted as COUNTRY MANOR SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS PLAT 2 and docs hereby donate and dedicate to the public for public use forever the drainage and utility easements as created by this plat. In witness whercofsaid Counuy Manor St Joseph, LLC, a limited liability company under is laws of Tennessec,.heve caused these presentsto be signed by its proper officer this day of 20_ By: Brian Kelm, CEO I, Daniel M. Kron, do hereby ecttify drat this plat was prepared by me Or under try direct stOhcr ham; that I am a duty Licensed Laid Survcyor in the State of Minnesota, that this plat is acorrect representation of the boundary survey, that all mathematical data and labels are correctly designated on this plat, that all monuments depicted on this plat have been, orwill be correctly set within one yeah: that all water boundaries and wet lands, as delined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505 01, Subd. 3, as of tie date ofthis certificate are shown and labeled on this plat; and all public ways are shown and labeled on this plat. Dania M. Kron, Professional Land Surveyor Minnesota Registration No. 42621 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _day of _ 20_, by Daniel M. Kron, Professional Land Suncyor, Minnesota Registration No. 42621. S I A I E OF (Notary Signature) (Notary Printed Name) COUNTY OF NOTARY PUBLI(, COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20_ by Brian Kehr, Chicf Lxcetuive Officer of Country MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: Manor St Joseph, LLC, a limited liability company under the laws of Tennessee . Approved by the Planning Commission of the City of St Joseph, Minnesota this day of _ 20_ (Notar) Signa4nn) (Nota) Printed NOTARY PUBLIC, COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: Approved by the City Council ofthe City of St Joseph, Minnesota this / — — 8.46 _ 4776 56.22 / � I T — — 45'50" W _ 182.26 6.17 ` 12 FT. DRAINAGE d I I I — — — 77.74 UTILITY EASEMENT7a3_5 o,• / VACATED PER Doc I�� I I / ^ / 10,4671/- S.F./ I I I' 12 FT DRAINAGE & 14l I 2 Iry I I UTILITY EASEMENT 4 wI 9,844«/-S.F.� I I 13�NocarED PER Doc. 1101 4{/ 5.F ( �I I � 9,998-/ 51. iv BLOCK 1 111 9 70 16 —1 IL—J —'— - I I I I I I D- 21h t 47.998,-f-J�L__---�-_�J I 14° D-ga50, _ R ; 14 h, 5 29.o2 - -- 142.05 J 1q�7. �S 77.74 _ ---- - — — — — — — — — — -A 04°44,01 E 168.71 6L95 i "i T---- I I ORIENTATION OF THI5 BEARING SYSTEM 15 BASED ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NES/4 OF SEC. 22, T.124, R.29, ASSUMED TO BEAR NORTH 88°41'17" EAST 30 0 15 30 60 SCALEINFEET TOTAL PLATTED AREA = 1.674- ACRES This plat was examined by me and recommended for approval on the day Of , 20 Stearns County Surveyor. Minnesota Registration No. I hereby certify that the taxes on the land described hereon are paid for the year 20_, and all years prior to the year 20_ and transfer entered. Date Stcams County AudinarErcasutcr Deputy Auditor/Treasutcr Tax Parcel Number I hereby certify that this instmmenthi-as filed for record in the Office of the County Recorderin and for Stearns County, Minnesoas on thisday day of , 201 at o'clock _.M. as Document No. ; in plat cabinet No. Stearns County Recorder Deputy Recorder day of 20_ (�} NE CORNER SEC, 22, T.124,4, R.29 w �. NORTH LINE OF THE NE1/4 Z OF SEC. 22, T.124, R.29 Nll�o2'18^E 69.'9 �S 11° 16.03 02'18^ 1V 69 53.49 52 _ _ / 12 FT. DRAINAGE d ` T ?7 0 1 UTILITY EASEMENT / / VACATED PER 1 / .3.60 R=633.00 D=1°13'52" 6.00 FOOT EXISTING EASEMENT PER COUNTRY MANOR SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS --I T ---R 6.00--1 6.00 ROAD RIGHT OF WAY 12.00 FOOT EXISTING EASEMENT PER COUNTRY MANOR SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS ARE SHOWN THUS: BEING 12 FEET IN WIDTH AND ADJOINING STREET LINES, AND BEING 6 FEET IN WIDTH ADJOINING LOT LINES, UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN. 5 / / R/ / / / h/ / / EASEMENT / IO 881"/- SIF. / / VACATED PER DOC/ NO. 1525498 NI/4 CORNER OF SEL. 22, 7124, R.29 / / �l l C�l / /6/ 10,72/4+-S.F. i BLOCK, /2 Jj o 6 �v/ 7 / eti 10,823+/-S.F. I, o li 230 X00 3.•88 G, S 00 - - _ cq Z,,V z Sa%„ 229 38 6 / • 60 IN”