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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.28.23 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com 75 Callaway Street East | Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Email: cityoffices@cityofstjoseph.com | Phone: 320.363.7201 | Fax 320.363-0342 St. Joseph Planning Commission Monday, August 28th, 2023 6:00 PM St. Joseph Council Chambers 75 Callaway St E **The meeting will also be available through Zoom** 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment 4. Agenda Review and Adoption 5. Approval of August 14th Minutes 6. Old Business a. Conditional Use Permit – KAB Land LLC b. Public Hearing – Variance – KAB Land LLC (continued from 08/14/23) 7. Other Business 8. Adjourn ZOOM INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88379172065?pwd=Ry83Vmc1bS9ZNG9RazZyUytRdUF0dz09 Meeting ID: 883 7917 2065 Passcode: 334949 August 14th, 2023 Page 1 of 3 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met On Monday, August 14th, 2023, at 6:00 PM. in the St. Joseph City Hall opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioners, Keith Louwagie, Bob Loso, Gina Dullinger, Mark Thompson, Jon Hazen, Carmie Mick Staff Present: Nate Keller, Community Development Director Public Comments: None. Approval of the Agenda: Hazen made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Louwagie and passed unanimously by those present. Approval of the Minutes: Hazen made a motion to approve the minutes of June 12th, 2023. The motion was seconded by Thompson and passed unanimously by those present. New Business: a. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit – KAB Land, LLC KAB Land, LLC has submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Special Event Facility on the property located at 28617 Jade Rd. This property is in the Rural Residential District (RRD). City Council approved a Zoning Ordinance Amendment at their May 5th, 2023, meeting which allowed a Special Event Facility in the RRD. Keller provided details on the topography of the property, size of buildings proposed, proposed parking areas, and details of the interior layout of the facility. Keller explained the Planning Commission may add reasonable conditions to the Conditional Use Permit. Those conditions can be related to location of access points, fencing, screening, restrictions on signs, height/size of buildings, operation hours, noise levels, and other conditions related to protecting public interest. Staff are recommending a Development Agreement which would include extending water and sewer to the property and potentially the addition of a right turn lane. The Planning Commission is asked to provide recommendation to City Council by adopting a Finding of Fact for the Conditional Use Permit. The City Council acts as the final authority on all the CUP’s. The 60- day land use rule does apply; Council would need to act either through approval or denial by September 19th unless written extension is provided to the applicants stating the reason for the extension. Dullinger asked if the event center will accommodate roughly 300 occupants. Ken Bellicot, 2244 Orchid Loop South, St. Cloud, Applicant: Bellicot shared an occupancy of 300 would be on the high end. Dullinger asked if it’s possible to hold more than one event at a time. Bellicot responded there is no intent to hold more than one event at a time. The Commission inquired about water/sewer that will be connected to the accessory shed, the purpose and use of the accessory shed as well as how the number of parking spots were determined. Bellicot shared the accessory shed will be used to house trailers, skid loader, and other equipment used to maintain the facility. Water will be ran to the building for use of a power washer and possibly a ½ bath. Bellicot informed the Commission parking spaces were determined based on code requirements and they have added parking above code requirement. Hazen inquired about the construction timeline of the special event center. August 14th, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Bellicot responded, his hope is to get the dirt work done this fall. That would allow construction to begin in April. He expects the project to take 7-8 months from start to finish and for operations to begin fall of 2024. Commission and Staff discussed the site plan, development agreement and hours of operation. Noting the applicants have hours of operation listed from 6AM – 1PM. Bellicot explained the wedding contracts will end at 11:59PM giving event attendees time to exit. Kristyn Farrell, 2244 Orchid Loop South, St. Cloud, Applicant: Farrell spoke to the Commission regarding hours of operation. She noted the 6AM time would be for brides and the wedding party to have their hair and makeup done. Dullinger opened the Public Hearing at 6:35PM. Ken Bellicot, 2244 Orchid Loop South, St. Cloud, Applicant: Bellicot noted the patio that extends to the northeast corner of the building is no longer part of the plan. They are interested in moving the parking to a higher elevation on the property. Bellicot would like to see the water and sewer line extend to just the corner of the facility and prefers not to have to extend utilities to the driveway entrance. He feels that route is less disruptive to the land versus going down Jade Road and up the driveway. Bellicot noted he is working with Staff to look at the verbiage in the Developer’s Agreement (DA) to allow simple voice amplification during outdoor ceremonies. Bellicot described the layout of the special event facility including outdoor spaces and how they will be utilized. Staff and Commission discussed the definition of amplified sound according to the City’s noise ordinance. Carmie Mick, Jade Road, property owner adjacent to proposed Special Event Facility: Mick shared concerns regarding the Special Event Facility which included noise, hours of operation, light pollution and traffic control. Gary Ganje, Executive Director of Operations for St. Cloud School District 742 provided the following written statement; his concerns were read by Keller: • There is an elevation that creates a blind approach at the school entrance, the traffic count and congestion at the intersection of County Road 121 and Jade Road was identified as a concern in the safe routes to school study. • Increased traffic would magnify those identified concerns. • County Road 121 is not posted as a school zone, allowing traffic to progress at highway speeds. • Any road improvements on Jade Road would be disruptive if carried out during the school year. • Events occurring at the proposed site during school hours would increase traffic volume on Jade Road. Dullinger closed the Public Hearing at 7:00PM. The Commission discussed: • Limiting hours of operation. • Planting vegetation to reduce sound. • Limiting types of events and number of guests. • Light pollution. • The possibility of the site plan being rearranged so sound could carry toward the highway. August 14th, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Bellicot explained the layout and decision as to why the outdoor ceremony site is proposed where it is. He also feels the current site plan is the most respectful place for the building as to not disturb the land too much. Bellicot noted with the current site plan, noise is directed more towards the school. They are considering putting a noise barrier on top of the north side of the berm to reduce noise. Dullinger made a motion to table Adopt a Finding of Fact for the Conditional Use Permit; requesting the applicant to provide elevation drawings of the height of the facility, depiction of sound barrier/wall on north side, revised patio depictions to clarify patio size, and graphics showing outdoor space. The Planning Commission will meet again on August 28th, 2023, at 6:00PM to review the new information. The motion was seconded by Hazen. (1:25) Aye: Dullinger, Thompson, Hazen, Mick, Louwagie Motion Prevails: 5-1 Nay: Loso b. Public Hearing – Variance – KAB Land LLC Keller shared the Variance Request should be tabled until the Conditional Use Permit is acted upon. Dullinger made a motion to table Adopt a Finding of Fact for the Variance Request until the Planning Commission meets August 28th, 2023, at 6:00PM and the Conditional Use Permit is acted upon. The action also tables the Public Hearing for the variance. The motion was seconded by Mick. Aye: Dullinger, Thompson, Hazen, Mick, Louwagie Motion Prevails: 5-1 Nay: Loso c. Murals Keller shared the CVB is looking for ways to increase art and tourism in the community. Staff and the CVB are looking at potential grants through the Central MN Art Board to help support mural painting and other art related projects. Staff would like the Planning Commissions input on murals and potentially a code Amendment as there is no code on murals currently. The Commission and staff discussed adding language to the current sign ordinance versus creating a public art ordinance. The Commission directed Staff to continue looking at creating a public art ordinance as it would allow for expansion in the future. d. Landscape requirements in Industrial Zoned property Keller informed the Commission that Staff has received concerns regarding landscape requirements for trees/shrub plantings in Industrially zoned properties. Current language requires trees and shrubs to be planted based on square footage of the building. Staff is asking the Commission to discuss, evaluate, and potentially amend the ordinance to create more flexibility. The Commission was open to Staff providing information on the requirements other communities have with regard to landscape requirements in their Industrially zoned areas. Old Business: None Other Business: None Adjourn: Dullinger moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45PM. The motion was seconded by Mick and the motion carried. Minutes approved by: Nate Keller Community Development Director Planning Commission Agenda Items 6a and 6b MEETING DATE: August 28th, 2023 AGENDA ITEM: 6a. Conditional Use Permit – KAB Land, LLC + 6b. Variance Request (Public Hearing) SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Director ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Adopt a Finding of Fact for the Conditional Use Permit 2. Adopt a Finding of Fact for the Variance request PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Planning Commission conducted the Public Hearing and then tabled action on the Finding of Fact for the C.U.P. at the August 14th meeting. Commission requested that the following be submitted in order to develop conditions of approval: • Elevation drawings showing the height of the structure • Clarify the intended patio space with updated plan • Ideas or solutions on how the sound can be buffered more on the Northside. This includes sound wall/barrier ideas or shifting of outdoor ceremony space to the East side • Graphic showing at-grade depiction of how the outdoor space will look with bermed area/seating and buffering/screening Responses to these requests from the applicant are below in red. 1. Elevation drawings showing the height of the structure Drawings were not submitted by applicant but response was provided. Please note the maximum height in Rural Residential is 40’. The height of the building currently sits at 38’. It’s possible it might get lower than that after we study the massing, structure and cost. Finished floor elevation is approximate at 1095. Top of hill is approximate at 1109. That would put the top of the building about 14’ above that elevation. Factor in trees and maybe some new coniferous plantings along the top of the hill and it wouldn’t seem like much of the building would be seen from the adjacent house. I’m not sure of the elevations at the house but if they are lower than the 1109 then even more of the building will be shielded from view at the house location. In discussions with applicant the roof is also intended to be mansard style (flat roof). Sample of mansard roofs are shown below: 2. Clarify the intended patio space with updated plan Plan shown below with patio space labeled as 1.01 Entire NW patio area has been eliminated. 3. Ideas or solutions on how the sound can be buffered more on the Northside. This includes sound wall/barrier ideas or shifting of outdoor ceremony space to the East side Plans shifting the outside ceremony space to the East were not provided. Summarized response from applicant shown below: Open for discussion to include fencing on top of berm but believe the berming and landscaping they are adding will aide in the screening near the house. “We are already well over 10’ of screening near the house (potentially nearing 25’) and over 10’ at outdoor ceremony berm. We are not opposed to discussion on the possibility of fencing being added to the top of the berm but significant noise barrier is already there.” 4. Graphic showing at-grade depiction of how the outdoor space will look with bermed area/seating and buffering/screening Applicant has indicated some items may be tweaked. Significant changes will trigger an amendment to the C.U.P. Conditions of Approval The Commission is tasked with adopting a Finding of Fact which outlines conditions of approval.Reasoanble conditions which the Commission can place are described in 502.07 Subd 1 Section F and can include: location of access points, fencing, screening, berming, sign restrictions, designating sites for open space, height/size and number of buildings, operating hours and noise levels, or other conditions related to protecting the public interest. Commission should focus on placing conditions tied to these items. A Development Agreement is recommended to be included by staff as one of the conditions of approval. The Development Agreement describes expectations of the developer including the required extension of water/sewer to service the facility. Previously a right-turn lane was recommended to be included. The below shows the trigger points depicted for right-turn lane requirements per MnDOT guidance: Summarized comments from our City Engineer: “Based on what I can see on MnDOT’s Traffic Mapping Tool, it would appear that Jade Road may be operating now with an ADT below 1,000 VPD. Unless there is a safety concern or a precedent to consider, turn lanes may not be needed. 1) This is a low volume road (assuming <600 vph), 2) favorable sight distance, and 3) the event traffic will not typically conflict with "regular" weekday or school traffic.” Staff have also discussed Engineer comments with Public Works Director who concurs. The right-turn lane requirement from the D.A. has been removed. In regards to speed limits along Jade RD “The low residential density and long space between driveways doesn’t rise to the threshold to reduce to a 35 MPH rural residential zone. Aside from an increase in traffic volumes on Jade Rd due to growth elsewhere in the city, an increase in the residential development density and more closely spaced driveways along Jade Rd would be the anticipated trigger to adjust speed limits below the statutory limits.” Staff have made a few minor changes to the drafted Finding of Fact and Conditions of approval which are shown in green in the resolution and highlighted below: •Removal of right-turn lane requirement •Adding requirement of six foot privacy fence to help buffer outdoor ceremony space •Adding flexibility to the use of speakers for ceremony proceedings •Clarifying the limits (use) of the proposed accessory structure The City Council serve’s as the final authority for all C.U.P.’s. Commisison can add reasonable conditions to the Resolution as highlighted above. Original Background on C.U.P. from August 14th, 2023 Planning Commission packet. Conditional Use Permit Request Applicant Information: KAB Land LLC Existing Zoning: RR Rural Residential. The proposed use is allowed through a C.U.P. Future Land Use: Low Density Residential (R-1 Single Family) Location: 28617 Jade Road Access: The site is proposed to have access off Jade Road a future collector street WCA/Wetlands: Wetlands exist but not in close proximity to the proposed Event Facility Lot Size: 59.95 acres The Special Event Facility will be placed on the NE corner of the property. This area of the property is flatter with natural berming. The majority of the property is heavily wooded with significant topogrophy changes throughout. Applicant is also proposing to construct a accessory building South of the main entrance. According to the applicant the accessory building will not be used for any special event facility purposes and will only be used for storage. The proposed facility is over 14,000 Square feet with large interior gathering spaces and an outdoor ceremony space. The outdoor space will be built adjacent to a large berm. More clarity has been provided in regards to the outdoor patio space with revised plan. The closest home to the subject property is the residence to the North (Mick property). This residence is approximately 386’ from the SE front corner of the home to the bottom grade area of the proposed outdoor ceremony space. The closest the building will be to an adjacent property line is 80’7” as measured from NW rear of Facility to the Mick property. The pictures in Exhibit A depict existing vegetation near the outdoor space as seen from the bottom and top of the berm. There is a lack of vegetation on top of the berm and the majority of existing vegetation (North of the berm) is within the Mick property. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mick property Northern lot line Outdoor Ceremony Space Facility location (approximate) Variance Request – Proposed Gravel Parking Lots Applicant is proposing to surface the parking lots within the site with gravel. City code requires parking lot areas to be hard surface (asphalt, concrete, pavers, etc.) therefore the applicant is requesting a variance to deviate from the standards of the code. The driveway, entrance and drop-off areas will be paved with asphalt. Historically the City Council has granted approvals for deviating from this requirement to other projects like: Rolling Ridge (grass parking lot), Goodin Company (recycled bituminous storage yard), etc. This request however is the first of its kind for property zoned as Rural Residential. The other variances granted were for properties within Commercial and Industrial zoned land. A Finding of Fact approving and Finding of Fact denying the Variance proposal is included. Given the property is zoned Rural Residential it’s not uncommon to see dirt/gravel driveways. However, the use with multiple parking lots is unique to the zoning district and creates higher amounts of vehicular traffic then what is commonly found. The Commission should make a recommendation based on the criteria listed below. Staff does have concern about the variance meeting criteria 3b. 502.06 Subd. 2 Section B a)Criteria. A variance shall only be permitted if all of the following facts and conditions exists: 1.The variance is consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan. 2.The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance. 3.The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties as used in connection with the granting of a variance shall mean: a.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. b.The plight of the landowner is due to the circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner c.The variance, if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality. 4.Economic considerations alone shall not constitute practical difficulties under the terms of this Ordinance. 5.Practical difficulties shall include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. 6.Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in MN Statute 216C.06, Subd. 14 as may be amended, when in harmony with the zoning ordinance. 7.Additional Conditions: If granting a variance, the City Council may impose conditions to ensure compliance with this Ordinance and to protect adjacent properties. ATTACHMENTS: C.U.P. application C.U.P. updated site plan Proposed landscaping, and detailed hours of operation submitted by applicant Finding of Fact for CUP Noise Ordinance Variance application Parking material email Resolution of denial for Variance Resolution of approval for Variance General guidance on C.U.P.’s can be found here: https://www.lmc.org/resources/land-use-conditional-use- permits/#:~:text=60%2DDay%20rule&text=A%20city%20may%20extend%20the,%C2%A7%2015.99). REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 1.Motion on Finding of Fact and Resolution PC 2023-01 CUP 2.Conduct Public Hearing for Variance after staff presentation 3.Motion on Resolution for Variance EXHIBIT A Picture looking North along Jade Rd near proposed entrance to the Facility. Picture taken near the future front entrance of facility looking North towards the bermed area. Bermed area circled Picture taken from atop the bermed area looking South Pictures looking North towards the Mick property. Most of the vegetation seen is located within the Mick property. Staff is recommending vegetation/fencing be added along the top of the berm to provide additional screening. Wooded area is Mick property Property line Conditional Use Permit Application, City of St. Joseph Page 1 of 2 Conditional Use Permit Application FEE: $400 Date Received Applicant: Phone: Email: Mailing Address: Property Owner: Phone: Email: Mailing Address: PROJECT INFORMATION: Project/Development Name Project Location Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Legal Description of Property (attach a separate document if needed): Purpose of Conditional Use Permit: Hours of operation, including days and times: Submission Requirements: Application for a Conditional Use Permit shall be on this form and include the established application fee. The application and copies of the site plan shall be submitted three (3) weeks prior to the next Planning Commission meeting. Ten (10) 11x17 copies of the site plan drawn to scale, along with an electronic copy to scale showing the property dimensions, wetlands, floodplains, grading and drainage, landscaping, location of utilities, location of all existing and proposed buildings and their sizes, including square footage; location of all existing and proposed curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking spaces, off-street loading areas, and sidewalks must be submitted in the initial application. The City may request additional data deemed reasonable and necessary related to the conditional use. Conditional Use Permit Application, City of St. Joseph Page 2 of 2 A written narrative outlining the Conditional Use requested, along with any information explaining the operation is required to be submitted as part of your application. Review and Decision by the City Council. The City Council shall review the application after the Planning Commission has made its recommendation and will make a final determination to either approve or deny the application. In the granting of approval, the City Council may impose conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the proposed building, structure or use as it may deem necessary. This application must be signed by all owners of the subject property. We, the undersigned, have read and understand the above and that we are responsible for reimbursing the City for any additional legal, engineering, building inspection or planning fees related to the Conditional Use. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Owner (s) Date Questions: Phone (320) 229-9424. Submit completed application to: St. Joseph Government Center 75 Callaway St E St. Joseph, MN 56374 Vendor load-in will be staggered, with the rental companies being the first to arrive.  Most outside rental companies (linens, tables, chairs, service ware, etc.) will arrive first thing in the morning.  A healthy load-in time for these kinds of vendors would be 8-10 hours before the wedding. After the rental companies have had time to get rolling, the floral design team and any additional decor companies should arrive. It is also around this time that any action needed in relation to day-of stationery or signage should begin (for example, if the escort card wall needs to be constructed and organized). The exact time that the “Beauty Team” arrives will depend on how many people are having services done.  As a rule of thumb, the hair and makeup team will need at least 30 minutes of setup before the first appointments begin.  Then, each person receiving hair and makeup services will need at least 30 minutes per service.  By that logic, if you have 6 bridesmaids plus 2 mothers, all getting hair and makeup done with a team of two hairstylists and two makeup artists, a MINIMUM of 3 hours would be required… and that does not yet include the Bride’s needs, which is often closer to 45 minutes per service. Vendor load-in times vary depending on the size and intricacy of the wedding and the overall needs of the day.  Below, we have included 3 sample wedding day timelines, but it is important to note that these are 3 out of hundreds of possible timelines.  Each wedding day shares similar elements to another, but no two weddings are the same. SAMPLE WEDDING DAY (Saturday - FULL DAY - JULY) 6:00am - Venue Owners open doors for Wedding Coordinator, Decorators, and/or Family Members to arrive to begin decorating the ceremony and reception spaces.  The decorating process often takes 4-5 hours. 7:00am - Bride, bridesmaids, mothers, etc… arrive for hair and makeup, along with Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists.  They will be using Suite #1. (Approximately 7am-11am, depending on size of bridal party) 7:30am - Florist arrives to set up floral arrangements for ceremony and reception spaces, and deliver bouquets/boutonnieres/corsages.   9:00am - Groom and Groomsmen arrive to venue.  Using Suite #2. 10:30am - Early lunch in Suites Area for wedding party/family Sample of Wedding day logistics. Submitted by applicant 11:00am - Wedding Rehearsal (Ceremony Space — either inside or outside) 11:45am - Bride and groom return to Suites to get dressed in wedding attire 12:15pm - 3:15pm — Professional Photographs *2:30pm - DJ arrives for ceremony sound check 3:15pm - 4:00pm - Wedding party tucked away in Suites. Guests begin arriving and are directed to Ceremony area. 4:00pm - Wedding Ceremony (Approximately 30 minutes.  Either indoor or outdoor, depending on weather) *Also around 4 :00pm - Local Caterers arrive (For example, Matteo from Krewe).  Using Catering Kitchen to set up for dinner service. 4:30pm - Ceremony Ends.  Optional Receiving line. 4:30pm - 5:30pm Social Hour 5:45pm - Guests move to indoor reception area to be seated for dinner 5:55pm - Wedding Party Grand March (reception area) 6:00pm - Prayer/Blessing. Salads served, dinner follows (reception area) 7:00pm - Important speeches (reception area) 7:30pm - Cake cutting and dessert (reception area) 7:45pm - First Dances (Couple, Parent Dances, etc.) (reception area) 7:45pm - 11:45pm — 4 Hour Dance (reception area) *10:00pm Pizza Delivery (pre-ordered from a Local vendor) 11:45pm - Last Song/Dance. Remaining guests leave. Event ends at 12:00am. 12:00am - 1:00am — Cleanup by Bride/Groom/Appointed Family members.  All personal items, decorations, and/or anything not provided by the venue needs to be removed. 1:00am - Building is shut down for the night.  Bride/Groom/Appointed family members are off of the property. SAMPLE WEDDING DAY (FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER) 8:00am - Venue Owners open doors for Wedding Coordinator, Decorators, and/or Family Members to arrive to begin decorating the ceremony and reception spaces.  The decorating process often takes 4-5 hours. 9:00am - Bride and bridesmaids arrive to venue for hair/makeup, along with hair stylist and makeup artist.  Using Suite #1 10:30am - Florist arrives to set up floral arrangements for ceremony and reception spaces, and deliver bouquets/boutonnieres/corsages. 11:00am - Groom and groomsmen arrive to venue.  Using Suite #2. 12:30pm - Lunch for wedding party/family (Suites area) 1:00pm - Bride and Groom return to Suites to get dressed 1:30pm - 4:00pm - Professional Photos *3:30pm - DJ arrives for ceremony sound check 4:00pm - 4:45pm - Rehearsal with officiant (Ceremony Space) 4:45pm - 5:30pm - Wedding Party tucked away in Suites.  Guests Arriving. 5:30pm - 6:00pm - Ceremony (Approximately 30 minutes. Either indoor or outdoor, depending on weather) *Also around 5 :30pm - Local caterers arrive. Using Catering Kitchen. 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Social Hour 7:00pm - Guests move to reception area to be seated for dinner 7:10pm - Grand March for wedding party (reception area) 7:15pm - Prayer/Blessing. Salads served, dinner to follow. (Reception area) 8:00pm - Speeches (reception area) 8:30pm - Cake Cutting (reception area) 8:45pm - First Dances (Couple, Parents, etc… reception area) 8:45pm - 11:45pm - 3 Hour Dance (reception area) 11:45pm - Last Dance.  Guests leave.  Event ends at 12:00am. 12:00am - 1:00am - Cleanup by Bride/Groom/Appointed Family members.  All personal items, decorations, and/or anything not provided by the venue needs to be removed. 1:00am - Building is shut down for the night.  Bride/Groom/Appointed Family members are off of the property. SAMPLE WEDDING DAY (SATURDAY - DECEMBER) 6:00am - Venue Owners open doors for Wedding Coordinator, Decorators, and/or Family Members to arrive to begin decorating the ceremony and reception spaces.  The decorating process often takes 4-5 hours. 6:00am - Bride and bridesmaids arrive to venue for hair/makeup, along with hair stylist and makeup artist.  Using Suite #1 8:00am - Groom and groomsmen arrive to venue.  Using Suite #2. 9:30am - 12:30pm - Professional Photos *12:00pm - DJ arrives to set up for indoor ceremony sound check 12:30pm - 1:00pm - Rehearsal with officiant (Indoor Ceremony Space) 1:15pm - 2:00pm - Guests Arriving.  Wedding Party tucked away in Suites.  Light lunch while waiting for ceremony to begin. 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Ceremony (Indoor Ceremony Space) 3:00pm - 3:30pm - Receiving Line.  Social Hour begins as guests move through the line. *Also around 3 :00pm - Local caterers arrive.  Using Catering Kitchen. 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Social Hour 4:45pm - Guests move to reception area to be seated for dinner 4:55pm - Grand March for wedding party (reception area) 5:00pm - Prayer/Blessing. Salads served, dinner to follow. (reception area) 6:00pm - Speeches (reception area) 6:30pm - Cake Cutting and Dessert (reception area) 7:00pm - First Dances (Couple, Parents, etc.)  (reception area) 7:00pm - 10:30pm - 3.5 Hour Dance (reception area) *9:00pm  Pizza Delivery (pre-ordered from a Local Vendor) 10:30pm - Last Dance.  Guests leave. 10:30pm - 11:30pm - Cleanup by Bride/Groom/Appointed Family members.  All personal items, decorations, and/or anything not provided by the venue needs to be removed. 12:00am - Building is shut down for the night.  Bride/Groom/Appointed Family members are off of the property. Kristyn Farrell Owner, Laura Leigh Images, LLC 320.282.1588 1108 1094 1 1 0 4 1 1 0 0 10961098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 5 1101 1096 1093 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 6 10901091 10 8 9 1 0 7 3 1 0 7 4 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1 0 7 3 1075 1076 1 0 7 7 1 0 7 4 1 0 7 3 1 0 7 2 1073 1074 1 0 7 5 1 0 76 1 07 7 1 0 7 8 1 0 7 9 1 0 8 0 1 0 7 1 1072 1 071 1072 1 0 7 3 1075 1 0 7 3 1 0 7 4 1 0 7 5 1 0 7 6 1 0 7 7 1 0 7 8 1079 1080 1 0 8 5 1 0 8 6 1087 1 0 8 8 1 0 8 9 1 0 9 0 1 0 9 1 1 0 9 2 1 0 9 3 1 0 9 4 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 6 1 0 9 7 1 0 9 8 1 1 1 1 1105 1100 1095 1104 1 1 0 7 1 1 0 8 1107 1105 1 1 0 0 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 0 1 0 8 5 1 0 8 0 1075 1 0 7 5 1123 1122 1121 1122 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 41125 1126 1127 1120 11201121 1116 11171118 1 1 1 41115 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 110 9 1 1 0 8 1 1 0 7 1 1 0 611 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 0 1 0 8 5 1080 1075 1 0 9 51 0 9 6 1 0 9 71 0 9 8 10 9 9110 011 0 111 0 2 11 0 5 1 1 1 0111 511201125 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 111 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 5 1117 1 1 2 01116 1117 1118 1119 1 1 1 5 1 0 9 5 1 1 0 01 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 5 1112 111 3 1114 1115 1111 1 1 0 2 1 0 9 8 BUILDING FOOTPRINT 14,500 TOTAL SF (APPROX) FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION ACTUAL = 1095' (VERIFY) ASSUMED = 100' -0" J A D E R O A D LOT 2 25 SPACES R 20' - 0" R 6 6 ' - 0 " R 4 8 ' - 0 " R 18' - 0" R 2 0 ' - 0 " R 64' - 0" 26' - 0" 1 8' - 0 " 2 6' - 0 " 1 8' - 0 " LOT 3 48 SPACES LOT 1a 10 SPACES LOT 1 17 SPACES 24 ' - 0 " 24' - 0" 1 2 ' - 0 " 1 2 ' - 0 " 1.01 1.02 126' - 0" 6 2' - 0 " 1.02 1.03 1.011.01 1.04 1.021.02 1.051.05 1.021.02 1.041.04 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.011.01 1.01 1.01 1.04 1.01 1.06 1.051.05 1.071.07 1.07 235' - 6" 86 ' - 1 9 / 1 6 " 1.071.07 1.081.08 1.09 1.11 1.08 R 44' - 0" 1.121.12 45' - 0 " 10' - 0 " 24' - 0 " 20' - 0 " 1.04 1.051.05 23 1 ' - 0 " 62' - 0" 18' - 0"26' - 0"18' - 0" 64' - 0" 18' - 0" 26' - 0" 20' - 0" 60' - 0" 100' - 0" 100' - 0" 18' - 0" 1.10 8 0 ' - 7 3 / 4 " 2 3 5 ' - 9 1 3 /1 6 " 10 ' - 0 " 1.04 A R C H I T E C T S Project No: Project Manager: Drawn By: Date: These drawings and specifications are the sole property of HMA Architects, Ltd. any reproduction or reuse of these documents is forbidden without written permission from HMA Architects, Ltd. Signature: Printed Name: License No.: Date: 700 W. St. Germain Street Suite 200 St. Cloud, MN 56301 www.hma-archs.com T | 320.251.9155 F | 320.251.4919 hma@hma-archs.com I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision & that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota Tim Gillet 51031 SITE PLAN A100 PR E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N ST. JOSEPH, MN JADE ROAD VENUE NEW BUILDING: 2321 MJ MJ 08/21/2023 08/21/2023 REFERENCED KEYNOTES 1.01 CONCRETE PAVEMENT, SEE CIVIL. 1.02 CURB RAMP 1.03 VENDOR LOADING SPACE 1.04 GREEN SPACE 1.05 BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT, SEE CIVIL 1.06 TIERED SOFT SEATING 1.07 CLASS 2 SURFACE PARKING, SEE CIVIL. 1.08 CLASS 2 DRIVEWAY, SEE CIVIL. 1.09 EXISTING BUILDING TO BE REMOVED 1.10 EXISTING SILO TO REMAIN 1.11 FUTURE 60'X100' STORAGE BUILDING. 1.12 DECORATIVE GATE AND PIERS SCALE: 1" = 50'-0"A100 SITE PLAN1 PLAN NORTH # Date Description LEGAL DESCRIPTION SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE 1/4 NW 1/4) LESS HIGHWAY AND THAT PART OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW 1/4 NE 1/4) LYING WESTERLY OF ROAD, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 124 NORTH OF RANGE 29Updated Site Plan ISSUE: 8-10-23 REVISIONS: DRAWN BY: CLIENT: PROJECT LOCATION: Jade Road St. Joseph, MN PROJECT: Jade Road Center DESCRIPTION: CONTRACTOR: Bradbury Stamm FLOOR PLAN1 A2.0 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" 0 4 8 A2.0 ELEVATIONS Interior Space Rendering Tall Mix – Maple/Pine/Ash/Cedar/etc Medium Mix – Birch/Spruce/Lilac Shrub Mix – Colorful/Flowering Mix/Density not exact – intent is to fully screen with variety of species to provide ranges of color year-round Annuals/Perennials – Colorful/Flowering Original landscape/screening proposal Hydrologic Soil Group—Stearns County, Minnesota (Jade Road Venue) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 6/19/2023 Page 1 of 4 50 4 3 5 7 0 50 4 3 6 3 0 50 4 3 6 9 0 50 4 3 7 5 0 50 4 3 8 1 0 50 4 3 8 7 0 50 4 3 5 1 0 50 4 3 5 7 0 50 4 3 6 3 0 50 4 3 6 9 0 50 4 3 7 5 0 50 4 3 8 1 0 50 4 3 8 7 0 397390 397450 397510 397570 397630 397690 397750 397810 397870 397930 397390 397450 397510 397570 397630 397690 397750 397810 397870 397930 45° 32' 27'' N 94 ° 1 8 ' 5 2 ' ' W 45° 32' 27'' N 94 ° 1 8 ' 2 6 ' ' W 45° 32' 15'' N 94 ° 1 8 ' 5 2 ' ' W 45° 32' 15'' N 94 ° 1 8 ' 2 6 ' ' W N Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 15N WGS84 0 100 200 400 600 Feet 0 35 70 140 210 Meters Map Scale: 1:2,580 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons A A/D B B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines A A/D B B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points A A/D B B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:15,800. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Stearns County, Minnesota Survey Area Data: Version 20, Sep 6, 2022 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 1, 2021—Oct 1, 2021 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Hydrologic Soil Group—Stearns County, Minnesota (Jade Road Venue) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 6/19/2023 Page 2 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 204B Cushing sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes B 5.2 30.2% 204C Cushing sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes C 3.5 20.1% 204E Cushing sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes C 2.5 14.4% 873 Prebish-Nokay complex B/D 0.8 4.7% 1029 Pits, gravel 2.2 12.5% D105A Arvilla sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes A 3.1 18.0% Totals for Area of Interest 17.2 100.0% Hydrologic Soil Group—Stearns County, Minnesota Jade Road Venue Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 6/19/2023 Page 3 of 4 Description Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential. Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation, are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long-duration storms. The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B, C, and D) and three dual classes (A/D, B/D, and C/D). The groups are defined as follows: Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water transmission. Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission. Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils have a slow rate of water transmission. Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink-swell potential, soils that have a high water table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission. If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas. Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. Rating Options Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Higher Hydrologic Soil Group—Stearns County, Minnesota Jade Road Venue Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 6/19/2023 Page 4 of 4 Original Civil Plan. Plans have been updated with reduction in patio area Original Civil Plan. Plans have been updated with reduction in patio area Original Civil Plan. Plans have been updated with reduction in patio area Original Civil Plan. Plans have been updated with reduction in patio area Original Civil Plan. Plans have been updated with reduction in patio area Original Civil Plan. Plans have been updated with reduction in patio area PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-001 CUP KAB LAND LLC CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDING OF FACT IN RE: FINDINGS OF FACT Application of KAB Land LLC AND DECISION Conditional Use Permit for Special Event Facility in an area zoned Rural Residential Subject property is addressed as 28617 Jade Rd in St. Joseph, MN Parcel ID of property: 84.53300.0321 FINDINGS OF FACT On August 14th, 2023 the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the application of KAB Land LLC., owner and applicant, for a conditional use permit for a Special Event Facility on the property legally described as follows: SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE ¼ NW ¼) LESS HIGHWAY AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW ¼ NE ¼) LYING WESTERLY OF ROAD, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 124 NORTH OF RANGE 29. “Subject Property” The St. Joseph Planning Commission hereby adopts the following Findings of Fact: WHEREAS, That the matter was duly published and notice was posted in the city designated newspaper and mailed notices were sent to the property owners within three-hundred and fifty (350) feet of the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, That the Subject Property is zoned RR – Rural Residential and a Special Event Facility is allowed through a Conditional Use Permit; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ST. JOSEPH PLANNING COMMISSION, hereby makes the following Findings of Fact: 1.That the surrounding land uses to the Subject Property are Rural Residential to the North and South; Educational and Ecclesiastical to the East, and R-5 Supportive Care District to the Northwest and West; and 2.That the Special Event Facility will be located on the Northeast portion of the Subject Property as depicted in Exhibit A; and 3.The conditional 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 objectives of the Comprehensive Plan of the City; and 4.That the conditional use will not involve activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors; and 5.That a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs will screen the facility and outdoor ceremony area; therefore, the conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with character of the area and is not hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses as the facility is over eighty (80)feet from the nearest residence; and 6.That adequate utilities and services, including utilities, streets, drainage and other necessary facilities will be extended to service the site per the requirements of the Developers Agreement and at the applicants cost and installation and will not create excessive additional costs for services and/or be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; and 7.That access will derive from Jade Road a city identified future collector street and proposed vehicular approaches will be designed to not create traffic congestion or interference with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfare; and 8.The facility will provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space as required in the City parking standards and no on-street parking will occur; and 9.The facility will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic, or historic feature of major importance; and 10.The soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed use; and 11.The applicant is proposing to install class two gravel surfacing for the parking lot areas and this proposal requires a variance to the paving standards of City Code 502.10 Subd. 5 Section B; and 12.The applicant is proposing to pave (asphalt) the entrance road and drop off areas; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HEREBY RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.The property owner is responsible for meeting all Federal, State, Local, and City requirements and obtaining any and all permits and licenses. 2.That the applicant shall submit a Site Plan application and all Site Plan standards shall be met and approved prior to allowing a building permit to be issued for the subject property. 3.That a Development Agreement shall be executed as part of this approval and the applicant shall extend sewer and water lines to service their property as shown in Exhibit A of the Development Agreement. Such extension shall be required to be installed prior to building permit approval. 4.All lighting shall meet City Ordinance. Lighting (wall and pole) shall be full-cut off style or hooded. 5.All parking shall be met on-site. There shall be no parking in the public right-of-way. 6.The outdoor ceremony space shall be fully screened with trees, shrubs, and a 6’ (six foot) privacy fence as required by ordinance to limit impacts to the adjacent residential property to the North. A landscape and fencing plan shall be submitted and approved as part of the Site Plan application. Screening shall be of sufficient height and opaqueness. Coniferous trees will be required to achieve year-round screening and final plan will be determined at time of Site Plan. 7.The City shall have the right to inspect the premises for compliance and safety purposes at any time upon reasonable request. 8.All noise generated by the facility shall met the City Noise Ordinance. Any amplified sound/music shall be inside of an enclosed building. Sound amplification systems like speakers and similar devices shall not be allowed to be placed or generated outside of an enclosed structure except when a ceremony is occurring then speakers or similar devices may be used to conduct the ceremony proceedings. Any noise during a ceremony shall still meet the City Noise Ordinance. 9.The City’s Liquor Ordinance shall be met. 10.The outdoor ceremony space shall not be used between the hours of 9pm-7am Sunday – Thursday and 10pm-7am Friday and Saturday. 11. Any large gatherings or events of fifty people or more shall be restricted to private events. 12.The proposed Accessory structure shall be limited to storage related uses only. 13.Revocation: The City Council shall revoke a conditional use permit when 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 City revoking a conditional use permit shall be filed with the County Recorder. 14.Expiration: The conditional use permit shall expire if the authorized use ceases for any reason for more than one (1) year. 15.If any changes occur the applicant shall seek an amendment to this Conditional Use permit. This includes but is not limited to: adding a bride/groom overnight room or any lodging additions to the facility or property, utilization of any accessory building for wedding/event related uses, a building expansion of over 25%, holding large events/gatherings of 50 or more people which are open to the general public or other significant change as determined by the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission. Whereupon said Findings of Fact and Decision was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph Planning Commission on this 28th day of August, 2023. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH By Gina Dullinger, Chair By Nate Keller, Community Development Director 1108 1094 1 1 0 4 1 1 0 0 10961098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 5 1101 1096 1093 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 6 10901091 10 8 9 1 0 7 3 1 0 7 4 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1 0 7 3 1075 1076 1 0 7 7 1 0 7 4 1 0 7 3 1 0 7 2 1073 1074 1 0 7 5 1 0 76 1 07 7 1 0 7 8 1 0 7 9 1 0 8 0 1 0 7 1 1072 1 071 1072 1 0 7 3 1075 1 0 7 3 1 0 7 4 1 0 7 5 1 0 7 6 1 0 7 7 1 0 7 8 1079 1080 1 0 8 5 1 0 8 6 1087 1 0 8 8 1 0 8 9 1 0 9 0 1 0 9 1 1 0 9 2 1 0 9 3 1 0 9 4 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 6 1 0 9 7 1 0 9 8 1 1 1 1 1105 1100 1095 1104 1 1 0 7 1 1 0 8 1107 1105 1 1 0 0 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 0 1 0 8 5 1 0 8 0 1075 1 0 7 5 1123 1122 1121 1122 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 41125 1126 1127 1120 11201121 1116 11171118 1 1 1 41115 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 110 9 1 1 0 8 1 1 0 7 1 1 0 611 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 9 5 1 0 9 0 1 0 8 5 1080 1075 1 0 9 51 0 9 6 1 0 9 71 0 9 8 10 9 9110 011 0 111 0 2 11 0 5 1 1 1 0111 511201125 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 111 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 5 1117 1 1 2 01116 1117 1118 1119 1 1 1 5 1 0 9 5 1 1 0 01 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 5 1112 111 3 1114 1115 1111 1 1 0 2 1 0 9 8 BUILDING FOOTPRINT 14,500 TOTAL SF (APPROX) FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION ACTUAL = 1095' (VERIFY) ASSUMED = 100' -0" J A D E R O A D LOT 2 25 SPACES R 20' - 0" R 6 6 ' - 0 " R 4 8 ' - 0 " R 18' - 0" R 2 0 ' - 0 " R 64' - 0" 26' - 0" 1 8' - 0 " 2 6' - 0 " 1 8' - 0 " LOT 3 48 SPACES LOT 1a 10 SPACES LOT 1 17 SPACES 24 ' - 0 " 24' - 0" 1 2 ' - 0 " 1 2 ' - 0 " 1.01 1.02 126' - 0" 6 2' - 0 " 1.02 1.03 1.011.01 1.04 1.021.02 1.051.05 1.021.02 1.041.04 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.011.01 1.01 1.01 1.04 1.01 1.06 1.051.05 1.071.07 1.07 235' - 6" 86 ' - 1 9 / 1 6 " 1.071.07 1.081.08 1.09 1.11 1.08 R 44' - 0" 1.121.12 45' - 0 " 10' - 0 " 24' - 0 " 20' - 0 " 1.04 1.051.05 23 1 ' - 0 " 62' - 0" 18' - 0"26' - 0"18' - 0" 64' - 0" 18' - 0" 26' - 0" 20' - 0" 60' - 0" 100' - 0" 100' - 0" 18' - 0" 1.10 8 0 ' - 7 3 / 4 " 2 3 5 ' - 9 1 3 /1 6 " 10 ' - 0 " 1.04 A R C H I T E C T S Project No: Project Manager: Drawn By: Date: These drawings and specifications are the sole property of HMA Architects, Ltd. any reproduction or reuse of these documents is forbidden without written permission from HMA Architects, Ltd. Signature: Printed Name: License No.: Date: 700 W. St. Germain Street Suite 200 St. Cloud, MN 56301 www.hma-archs.com T | 320.251.9155 F | 320.251.4919 hma@hma-archs.com I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision & that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota Tim Gillet 51031 SITE PLAN A100 PR E L I M I N A R Y - N O T F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N ST. JOSEPH, MN JADE ROAD VENUE NEW BUILDING: 2321 MJ MJ 08/21/2023 08/21/2023 REFERENCED KEYNOTES 1.01 CONCRETE PAVEMENT, SEE CIVIL. 1.02 CURB RAMP 1.03 VENDOR LOADING SPACE 1.04 GREEN SPACE 1.05 BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT, SEE CIVIL 1.06 TIERED SOFT SEATING 1.07 CLASS 2 SURFACE PARKING, SEE CIVIL. 1.08 CLASS 2 DRIVEWAY, SEE CIVIL. 1.09 EXISTING BUILDING TO BE REMOVED 1.10 EXISTING SILO TO REMAIN 1.11 FUTURE 60'X100' STORAGE BUILDING. 1.12 DECORATIVE GATE AND PIERS SCALE: 1" = 50'-0"A100 SITE PLAN1 PLAN NORTH # Date Description LEGAL DESCRIPTION SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE 1/4 NW 1/4) LESS HIGHWAY AND THAT PART OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW 1/4 NE 1/4) LYING WESTERLY OF ROAD, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 124 NORTH OF RANGE 29Exhibit A KAB LAND LLC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA THIS AGREEMENT made effective the day of , 2023, by and between the City of St. Joseph, a municipal corporation of the State of Minnesota (the “City”), and KAB Land, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company (“Developer”). RECITALS A.The Developer has the right to develop the property situated in the City of St. Joseph and legally described on the attached EXHIBIT B (the “Subject Property”) and the development will be referred to in this agreement as the “KAB Development” or “Subject Property”. B.On September 5th, 2023 the City approved the Conditional Use Permit on the Subject Property which approval is contingent on the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the Developer and the City entering into this Agreement. C.The Developer acknowledges that Developer is responsible for all costs incurred by it or the City in conjunction with the development, including, but not limited to construction of improvements, legal, planning, engineering and inspection expenses incurred in connection with approval and the preparation of this Agreement, and all costs and expenses incurred by the City in monitoring and inspecting development of the Plat and improvements therein, unless otherwise provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained herein, the City and Developer agree as follows: Permits. The Developer shall be responsible for obtaining all permits, approvals, licenses or other documents from any and all necessary governmental agencies, as applicable, (including but not limited to the City, Stearns County, the Pollution Control Agency, the Department of Health, and the Department of Natural Resources, Watershed District, and Northern Natural Gas) so as to enable the development of the Subject Property. IMPROVEMENTS The Developer agrees to construct at their expense the following improvements: Private Utilities. All private utilities (e.g. electric, telephone, cable television and natural gas) must be installed underground serving the Subject Property. Public Improvements. The Developer shall be required to construct and connect to public water and sewer lines to service the subject property and the water/sewer lines shall be extended to the driveway entrance of the facility as shown in EXHIBIT A. Record Drawings. Before issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the Developer shall provide all record drawings for the public drainage and utility easements included in the KAB Development, and they must be approved by the City Engineer. Record base drawings of the private improvements shall be submitted to the City Engineer in electronic (AutoCAD) format. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL The Developer agrees with the following conditions: A.This developer’s agreement is contingent on the approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the subject property. B.Site plan approval is required prior to building permit review and issuance. C.Civil plans, including but not limited to hydrology/hydraulic computations must be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. D.All comments by the City Engineer must be resolved to the satisfaction of the City. E.Facilities constructed within the KAB Development are required to connect to city utilities, including water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer. DEDICATION Developer has provided to the City any and all necessary easements and/or dedications or deeding to ensure that the City has the ability to maintain, repair, replace or modify the sewer, and water mains, storm sewers, holding and sedimentation ponds and other public improvements located in the Development. STORM WATER TREATMENT AREAS AND STORM WATER PIPES Cleaning of Stormwater Facilities. At such time as the City determines that construction on the Subject Property has been sufficiently completed so as not to cause significant erosion which will contaminate the storm water treatment areas servicing the Subject Property, the Developer will clean/dredge all storm water treatment areas and storm water pipes on the Subject Property. In the event the treatment areas require cleaning/dredging prior to the completion of all such construction, the City may request that the Developer complete more than one cleaning of the treatment areas. Developer is responsible for all permits relating to cleaning and dredging of treatment areas and pipes, including permits required by the Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers, as applicable. Maintenance of Stormwater Improvements. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Developer shall enter into a storm water facility maintenance agreement. The Developer shall be responsible for maintaining the stormwater facilities and for observing all drainage laws governing the operation and maintenance of the stormwater facilities. The Developer shall provide the City with a schedule that is reasonably acceptable to the City for the periodic inspection of the stormwater facilities by the Developer. The Developer shall make all such scheduled inspections, keep records of all inspections and maintenance activities, and submit such records annually to the City upon its request. The cost of all inspections and maintenance, including but not limited to skimming and cleaning the stormwater facilities, shall be the obligation of the Developer and its successors. Stormwater Management. Prior to issuing the Certificate of Occupancy, the following must be completed: A.Submittal of as-built record drawings of the stormwater facilities. B.Submittal of post-construction infiltration field-test, if applicable. C.Certification by a qualified engineer or hydrologist verifying the facility has been constructed in accordance with the storm water plans and specifications submitted and approved by the City with the issuance of the building permit. D.Final site inspection by City staff or City representative. EROSION AND LANDSCAPING Erosion Control. The Developer shall comply with all requirements of the “General Storm Water Permit for Construction Activity” issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and with all requirements of the Sauk River Watershed District permit, if applicable, for construction activities and with the tasks on EXHIBIT C designated as the Developer’s responsibility. In addition, the City may impose additional erosion control requirements if in the opinion of the City Engineer such requirements are necessary to retain soil and prevent siltation of streams, ponds, lakes, or other adjacent properties, or of City utility systems. The Developer shall comply with the erosion control plans and with any such additional instruction it receives from the City. All areas disturbed by the excavation and backfilling operations shall be reseeded forthwith after the completion of the work in that area. Seed shall include rye grass or other fast-growing seed to provide a temporary ground cover as rapidly as possible. All seeded areas shall be mulched and disc-anchored as necessary for seed retention. The parties recognize that time is of the essence in controlling erosion. Hold Harmless Agreement. The Developer acknowledges that its failure to control erosion for its work may cause flooding and/or damage to adjoining property owners. In such event, the Developer agrees to hold the City harmless and indemnify the City from claims of all third parties of the Developer for flooding and/or damages arising out of such failure. Further, after giving five (5) days advanced notice to Developer and Developer does not comply within said five (5) days the City may undertake any corrective actions to prevent or minimize any such flooding and/or damage, the Developer agrees to hold the City harmless and indemnify the City from claims of all third parties for damages arising out of said corrective action by the City, and agrees to reimburse the City for all out of pocket expenses incurred by the City arising out of the corrective action including, but not limited to any costs necessary to re-landscape disrupted soils located with the Plat. CITY FEES SAC/WAC. The Developer acknowledges that sewer and water access charges will be payable at then current rates at the time building permits are issued for construction on the Subject Property. MISCELLANEOUS Assignment. This Development Agreement cannot be assigned or transferred without the written consent of the City which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. A breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Developer, including the unauthorized assignment or transfer of the Agreement, will be grounds for denial of the issuance of any building permit. Waivers. The rights of the City under this Agreement are in addition to any other rights under statute, ordinance or any other agreement. The action or inaction of the City will not constitute a waiver or amendment under the provisions of this Agreement. To be binding, amendments or waivers will be in writing, signed by the parties and approved by the City Council. The City's failure to promptly take legal action to enforce this Agreement will not be a waiver or release. There is no intent to benefit any third parties and third parties will have no recourse against the City under this Agreement. License to Enter Land. The Developer hereby grants the City, its agents, employees, officers and contractors a license to enter the Subject Property to perform all work and/or inspections deemed appropriate by the City during the development of the Subject Property. Violation of This Agreement. If the Developer fails to perform any of the terms of this Agreement in the manner required by the City, the City shall have grounds for denial of building or occupancy permits for the Subject Property. Agreement Binding. The Developer represents that it fee title to the Subject Property and that the execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized. All of the terms and provision hereof shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the heirs, representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto and shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the Subject Property and shall be deemed covenants running with the land. Indemnification. The Developer will have no claim against the City and its officers and employees for damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from development undertaken by the Developer. The City and its officers, agents and employees will not be personally liable or responsible in any manner to the Developer, contractor or subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, or to any other person or persons whomsoever, for any claims, demands, damages, actions, or causes of action of any kind or character whatsoever arising out of or by reason of the execution of this Agreement, or the design, performance, and completion of the work and the improvements to be provided by Developer pursuant to this Agreement. The Developer will hold the City harmless from claims by third parties, including but not limited to other property owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, for damages sustained or costs incurred resulting from plat approval and the development of the Subject Property. The Developer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its agents and employees from any claim, demand, suit, action or other proceeding whatsoever by any person for any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any person resulting from any actions by the Developer, or its agents or contractors. Certificate of Occupancy. The City will not issue the certificate of occupancy for the Subject Property’s building until the building has been connected to sanitary sewer and water, complied with the grading, building and site plans, and the private access driveway for the Subject Property has been constructed with bituminous in accordance with the plans approved by the City with the building permit. DEFAULT ON AGREEMENT Events of Default. The following shall be “Events of Default” under this Agreement and the term “events of default” shall mean, whenever it is used in this Agreement (unless the context otherwise provides) any one or more of the following events: A.Failure by the Developer to observe and substantially perform any covenant, condition, obligation, or agreement on its part to be observed or performed hereunder. B.If the Developer shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts, generally as they become due, or shall file a petition in bankruptcy, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or shall consent to the appointment of a receiver of itself or of the whole or any substantial part of the Subject Property. C.If the Developer fails to reimburse the City within thirty days of receipt of invoice for any costs required to be paid by the Developer under this Agreement, including the costs set forth in Recital D. D.If the Developer does not pay the assessments due on the Subject Property pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and/or provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. If the Developer fails to cure the Event of Default within ten (10) days of the date of notice sent to Developer by regular first class U.S. mail, Developer agrees that the City is hereby granted the right and privilege to declare any amounts expended by the City then due and payable as liquidated damages, and the City may immediately bring legal action against the Developer to collect such sums expended by the City, including reasonable attorney’s fees and engineering fees and all court costs. The Developer shall be personally responsible for payment of such sums; in addition, the City shall have a lien against the Subject Property. In addition to any other remedy provided in this Agreement, and without waiver of any such right, the City may avail itself of any or all of the following remedies: 1.Halt all development work and construction of Improvements. 2.Refuse to issue building permits or occupancy permits until such time as the Event of Default is cured. 3.Apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin continuation of the Event of Default. 4.Terminate this Agreement by written notice to the Developer. Addresses. The address of the Developer for the purposes of this Development Agreement is: KAB Land LLC 2244 Orchid Loop South St. Cloud, MN 56301 The address of the City for the purposes of this Development Agreement is: City of St. Joseph 75 Callaway St. E St. Joseph, MN 56374 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH By: ____________________________ Date: _________________________ Rick Schultz, Mayor By: ____________________________Date:___________________________ David Murphy, City Administrator STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF STEARNS ) The foregoing was acknowledged in Stearns County, State of Minnesota before me on the _____ day of ____________, 2023, by Rick Schultz and David Murphy, the Mayor and City Administrator, respectively, of the City of St. Joseph. ___________________________ Notary Public DEVELOPER KAB LAND, LLC By: ____________________________ Date: _________________________ Ken Bellicott, President STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF STEARNS ) The foregoing was acknowledged in Stearns County, State of Minnesota before me on the _____ day of ____________, 2023, by Ken Bellicott, the President of KAB LAND, LLC. ___________________________ Notary Public Drafted By: City of St. Joseph, 75 Callaway St. E St. Joseph, MN 56374 109 5 1 1 0 0 1092 109 2 109 3 1094 10 9 6 109 7 10 9 8 1 0 9 9 11 0 1 110 1 11 0 1 11 0 2 106 0 106 0 106 5 10 7 0 10 7 5 10 7 5 10 8 0 10 8 5 10 9 0 10 9 5 10 9 5 1095 1 0 9 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1100 11 0 0 1105 1 1 0 5 11 0 5 1 1 0 5 11 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 5 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 5 1125 11 2 5 113 0 11 3 0 1130 1 1 3 5 1140 11 4 5 1150 10 6 1 106 1 1062 106 2 10 6 2 10 6 3 10 6 4 106 6 106 7 10 6 8 10 6 9 10 7 1 10 7 2 10 7 2 10 7 3 10 7 3 10 7 4 10 7 4 10 7 6 10 7 6 10 7 7 10 7 7 10 7 8 10 7 9 10 8 1 10 8 2 10 8 3 10 8 4 10 8 6 10 8 7 10 8 8 10 8 9 10 9 1 10 9 2 1 0 9 2 10 9 3 1 0 9 3 1093 1 0 9 3 10 9 4 10 9 4 1094 1 0 9 4 10 9 6 1 0 9 6 1096 1 0 9 6 10 9 7 1 0 9 7 1097 10 9 7 10 9 8 1 0 9 8 1098 10 9 8 10 9 9 1 0 9 9 1099 10 9 9 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1101 11 0 1 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 1102 11 0 2 1103 11 0 3 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 3 1104 11 0 4 11 0 4 1 1 0 4 1106 11 0 6 11 0 6 1 1 0 6 1107 11 0 7 11 0 7 1 1 0 7 1108 11 0 8 11 0 8 1 1 0 8 11 0 9 1 1 0 9 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 2 1 1 1 2 11 1 3 1 1 1 3 11 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 8 1119 1 1 1 9 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 3 11 2 4 1 1 2 6 1126 1 1 2 7 11 2 7 1127 11 2 8 1 1 2 8 1128 112 9 1 1 2 9 1129 11 3 1 11 3 2 1133 1134 1 1 3 6 1137 1138 1139 11 4 1 1142 1143 1144 114 6 114 7 114 8 114 9 1151 1152 1152 WE T WE T WE T WE T WET WET WET WET WET WE T WET S S SN-6 INV=1061.54 (W) INV=1061.43 (N) INV=1061.53 (S) TC=1070.97 DEPTH=9.54' SN-7 INV=1060.45 (S) INV=1060.35 (N) TC=1066.12 DEPTH=5.77' SN-8 INV=1059.37 (S) TC=1064.90 DEPTH=6.96' JA D E R O A D S SN-5 INV=1062.11 (N) TC=1070.31 DEPTH=8.20' 208 LF 10" C900 PVC @ 0.28% 350 LF 10" C900 PVC @ 0.28% I I I I FINIS H E D F L O O R E L E V A T I O N ACTU A L = 1 0 9 5 ' ARC H . = 1 0 0 ' - 0 " OUTD O O R CERE M O N Y PATI O PATI O OUT D O O R CER E M O N Y 60'X10 0 'STOR A G E BUIL D I N G FFE= 1 0 7 5 PATI O PATI O PATI O 350 LF 10" C900 PVC @ 0.28% S 10' D/E & U/E 10' D/E & U/E Sa v e : 8 / 3 / 2 0 2 3 1 1 : 5 4 A M b c o f f m a n P l o t : 8 / 3 / 2 0 2 3 2 : 1 5 P M X : \ P T \ S \ S T J O E \ c o m m o n \ G e n e r a l N u m b e r s \ G 2 1 3 2 0 2 3 W e d d i n g E v e n t C t r D e v \ 5 - f i n a l - d s g n \ 5 1 - d r a w i n g s \ 1 0 - C i v i l \ c a d \ d w g \ E v e n t C e n t e r . d w g 0 feetscale 60 12060 30 FIGURE NO. 2 PROJECT NO. DATE: STJOE G188 06/28/2022 UTILITY LAYOUT EVENT CENTER ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA LEGEND ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1,130 BOOSTED WATER PRESSURE RECOMMENDED WETLAND Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Stormwater details Comment submitted to staff by Joseph Bechtold after Public Hearing was concluded St. Joseph Application for Variance Page | 1 Application Fee: Application for Variance $400 Variance: A variance is to allow for an exception to the City’s land use regulations, including dimensional standards i.e. setbacks and height limits. It is not intended to allow a use not permitted in the underlying zoning district. Variances are reviewed by the Planning Commission, who conducts a public hearing on behalf of the City Council and makes a recommendation to either approve or deny the variance request. The City Council will make the final decision to approve or deny the variance. Pre-Application: Contact and Meet with City Planning Department staff prior to application submittal to understand the process and identify potential issues. An applicant may want to contact the neighboring property owners/tenants regarding the variance request prior to submitting the application to the City for formal consideration. Application Deadline & Completeness: All required application information and payment of the application fee must be received by the City at least three weeks prior to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting in which you wish to be heard (attached submittal and meeting schedule). All applications are evaluated by Planning Department staff, including the application form, site plan, and other relevant supporting information. If the materials submitted are deemed to be incomplete, Planning Department staff will not process the application and not place the item on the Planning Commission agenda. Application Information Required: A site plan, drawn to scale including the following information, must accompany the application form with applicant(s) and owner(s) signature(s): 1.Description of site (legal description). 2.Site plan drawn at scale showing parcel and building dimensions. 3. Location of all buildings and their square footage. 4.Curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking spaces, off-street loading areas and sidewalks. 5. Landscaping and screening plans. 6.Drainage plan. 7.Sanitary sewer and water plans with estimated use per day. 8.Soil type. 9. Any additional data reasonably required by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission. Public Notification: Mailed Notification: Minnesota Statute requires written notice of the variance request be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing date. Notice of the public hearing is sent by the City to all property owners located within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the subject property. Published Notification: Minnesota Statute requires that a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the public hearing date, notice of the variance request is published in the official newspaper (St. Joseph Newsleader). Staff Review: Staff will review all application materials and prepare a memorandum for the Planning Commission. The memo will contain City staff’s recommendation to approve, approve with conditions, or deny. A copy of all application materials, including the staff memo, will be provided to the applicant via email or mail prior to the Planning Commission meeting. All materials will be available to the public through the City’s website. Planning Commission Meetings: Planning Commission meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, unless there is a conflict with an election or holiday. St. Joseph Application for Variance Page | 2 •In accordance with the adopted rules of order and procedure, an individual board member will not accept or participate in any discussion or review/receipt of information related to any pending request outside of an official meeting of the Planning Commission. All communications should be sent to Planning Department staff, who will distribute the information to all board members. Planning Commission members are encouraged to and may visit the subject property prior to the meeting. •The Planning Commission chairperson will open the public hearing. It is recommended that the applicant, or their designated representative, testify first at the public hearing by outlining what the request is and why it should be approved. The speaker may be asked to respond to questions/concerns expressed by interested parties, Planning Commission members, or the general public. •The Planning Commission has the option of recommending the City Council approve the request, approve the request with conditions, deny the request, or table the matter to their next meeting. •The recommendation of the Planning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final decision. Granting a Variance and Findings of Fact: •The City Council may grant a variance if ALL of the following facts and conditions exists: 1.The variance is consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan. 2. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance. 3.The applicant establishes that there are ‘practical difficulties’ in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties as used in connection with the granting of a variance shall mean: a.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. b. The plight of the landowner is due to the circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner c. The variance, if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality. 4.Economic considerations alone shall not constitute practical difficulties under the terms of this Ordinance. 5.Practical difficulties shall include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. 6.Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in MN Statute 216C.06, Subd. 14 as may be amended, when in harmony with the zoning ordinance. 7. Additional Conditions: If granting a variance, the City Council may impose conditions to ensure compliance with this Ordinance and to protect adjacent properties. •The Planning Commission and City Council will adopt findings of fact based on the ordinance and information provided by the applicant. •No variance shall be granted simply because there are no objections or because those who do not object outnumber those who do, nor for any other reason other than proven practical difficulties. Granting of a variance is prescribed by Minnesota State Law. •A copy of the recommendation by the Planning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council and the applicant and available on the City website with the Council meeting material. The City Council does not accept additional testimony on the proposed application but rather will review the request based on meeting the variance criteria, along with considering the recommendation of the Planning Commission and city staff. Withdrawal and Refund Policy: An applicant has the right to withdraw an application at any time prior to the decision on the application. Such withdrawal must be in writing and the fee will not be refundable. Note to Applicant: Please be aware that any written information you provide with your application or at a public hearing, including pictures, becomes the property of the City. All comments made at all meetings of the Planning Commission and City Council become part of the public record. St. Joseph Application for Variance Page | 4 Application for Variance APPLICANT INFORMATION: Name (s): Date: Address: City: State: Zip: Email Address: INFORMATION ON PROPERTY OWNER (if different from Applicant): Property Owner: Address: Telephone: Email: PROPERTY INFORMATION: Street Address of Subject Property: Purpose of Variance: Legal Description of Property (may be attached instead of listed): VARIANCE APPROVAL The City Council may allow a departure from the terms of the zoning ordinance pertaining to setbacks, height or width of structures or the size of yard and open spaces where such departure will still be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. A variance may be granted if enforcement of a zoning ordinance provision as applied to a particular piece of property would cause the landowner “practical difficulties.” For a variance to be granted, the applicant must satisfy a three-factor test for practical difficulties under state statute. All three factors must be satisfied to constitute practical difficulties. The factors are as follows: 1.That the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner but cannot do so under the rules of the ordinance. Explain how this applies to your request: St. Joseph Application for Variance Page | 5 2.That the landowner’s problem is due to circumstances unique to the property not caused by the landowner. There are uniquely exceptional circumstances or conditions applying to the land, structure or building in question that do not generally apply to other properties in the same zoning district i.e. sloping topography or other natural features. Explain how this applies to your request: 3.That if the variance is granted it will not alter the essential character of the locality meaning the structure will not be out of scale, out of place, or otherwise inconsistent with the surrounding area. Explain how this applies to your request: NOTE: Economic considerations alone shall not constitute practical difficulties. Rather, practical difficulties exist only when the three statutory factors are met. Additional conditions may be imposed to ensure compliance with the City Code and to protect adjacent properties. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL Applications for Variance Approval shall be on this form and shall include the established fee. The application and copies of the site plan shall be submitted three (3) weeks prior to the next Planning Commission meeting. (Please see attached meeting schedule). The application shall contain twelve (12) copies (8.5”x11” or 11”x17”) of exhibits, which will include the following information: Site Plan drawn at scale showing parcel, grading, landscaping and location of utilities, as applicable. Location of all buildings and their square footage. Curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking spaces, off-street loading areas and sidewalks. Landscaping and screening plans. Sanitary sewer and water plan with estimated use per day. Drainage and grading plan; indicate soil type. Any additional information reasonably required by the City Staff, Planning Commission or City Council. We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we have read, examined and understand this application and that the information submitted herein and attached hereto is true, accurate, and correctly states my intentions. Signature of Applicant: Date: Signature of Owner: Date: STAFF USE ONLY Application Fee Due: $400.00 Application Fee Received by: Date Application Received: From:Ken Bellicot To:Nate Keller Cc:Kristyn Farrell; Mike Juhl Subject:Re: Variance application Date:Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:23:37 AM I believe Class 2 was referenced as dustless by Bradbury Stamm. Ken On Jul 27, 2023, at 9:59 AM, Nate Keller <nkeller@cityofstjoseph.com> wrote:  If crushed granite/limestone is the preference we can place that as preferred option. Do you know what class crushed substance it would be? Want to verify if you are thinking of small finely crushed granite or larger crushed granite stones? Reason I ask is because of dust control and different crushed materials and sizes will create different levels of dusting impacts. Thank you, Nate Keller, AICP Community Development Director City of St. Joseph 75 Callaway St E St. Joseph, MN 56374 Work cell (320)-557-3524 Office (320)-229-9425<image001.png> From: Kristyn Farrell <KristynFarrell@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:26 AM To: Nate Keller <nkeller@cityofstjoseph.com> Cc: Ken Bellicot <kbellicot@gmail.com>; Mike Juhl <m.juhl@hma-archs.com> Subject: Re: Variance application Let’s remove pavers from the application then and say crushed granite and limestone. Will that work? Thank you!! Kristyn Farrell Owner, Laura Leigh Images, LLC 320.282.1588 On Jul 27, 2023, at 9:19 AM, Nate Keller <nkeller@cityofstjoseph.com> wrote:  Good morning Ken and Mike, In the variance app the type of material states “crushed granite, crushed limestone, pavers, etc.” Just to confirm if you do paver stone you do not need a variance. Is the thought/intent to do gravel or are you open to doing pavers and avoid the variance? Otherwise can you list your top preferred material? Code reference: 502.10 Subd. 5 Section B: Such parking lots shall be constructed and maintained in a useable condition, with a hard surface consisting of concrete, bituminous, pavement or paver stone designed to drain and dispose of surface water. Thank you! Nate Keller, AICP Community Development Director City of St. Joseph 75 Callaway St E St. Joseph, MN 56374 Work cell (320)-557-3524 Office (320)-229-9425 <image001.png> Document drafted by the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION 2023-002V A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE MINIUM PARKING LOT MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, KAB Land LLC, owner, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly applied for a variance from the minimum driveway material requirements as indicated in St. Joseph Ordinances 502.10 Subd.3 N) on the property addressed as 28617 Jade Rd, St. Joseph, Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0321: (“Subject Property”) and legally described as: SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE ¼ NW ¼) LESS HIGHWAY AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW ¼ NE ¼) LYING WESTERLY OF ROAD, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 124 NORTH OF RANGE 29. “Subject Property” WHEREAS , That the Applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on August 28th, 2023; and WHEREAS, That the Subject Property is zoned RR Rural Residential; and WHEREAS , That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on August 14th but said Pub lic Hearing was tabled until August 28th, 2023 at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the matter were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS , That the variance notice was duly published and notice provided to all property owners within three hundred and fifty (350’) feet of the subject property; and WHEREAS , That the applicant is requesting a variance to install gravel or similar crushed material surfacing in lieu of City ordinance 502.10 Subd. 3 N which requires surfacing to be paved, asphalt or paver materials; and NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, that the following Finding of Fact approve the variance: 1.The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance. The intent of the ordinance is to create aesthetically consistent and well-maintained areas of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential development. Allowing gravel parking within a Rural Residential district is consistent with many of the driveways and parking areas found in this district and is consistent with historical allowances of similar uses in other zoning districts. 2.The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. 3.Installing gravel or a similar crushed material is a reasonable alternative to the ordinance standards. 4.The circumstances have not been caused by the landowner. 5.The variance if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality. The property is located in a Rural Residential district where it is common to see driveway and parking areas Document drafted by the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota Page 2 of 3 consist of gravel, dirt, or similar non-paved surfacing. 6.Economic considerations and factors are not the reason a variance is being sought. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1.The proposed parking lot areas as shown in Exhibit A is granted a variance to be gravel provided a.The owner shall ensure no gravel is tracked onto the public right-of-way/street. b.Failure to adhere to these conditions is grounds for the city to revoke the variance. c.The Applicant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and enforcing this variance d.This resolution shall be recorded at Stearns County recorder’s office within one year otherwise this variance shall become null and void unless petition for an extension has been approved by the City Council. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council this 28th day of August, 2023. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH By___________________________ Rick Schultz, Mayor By____________________________ David Murphy, City Administrator Document drafted by the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT A Areas where gravel surfacing is being proposed. Document drafted by City of St. Joseph, MN Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION 2023- 001V A RESOLUTION OF DENIAL REGARDING A VARIANCE TO THE MINIUM PARKING LOT MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, KAB LAND, LLC, owner, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly applied for a variance from the minimum driveway material requirements as indicated in St. Joseph Ordinances 502.10 Subd.3 N) and 502.10 Subd. 5 D) on the property addressed as 28617 Jade Rd St. Joseph, Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0321 (“Subject Property”) and legally described as: SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE ¼ NW ¼) LESS HIGHWAY AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW ¼ NE ¼) LYING WESTERLY OF ROAD, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 124 NORTH OF RANGE 29. “Subject Property” WHEREAS, The Applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on August 28th, 2023; and WHEREAS, That the Subject Property is zoned RR Rural Residential; and WHEREAS, That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on August 14th, 2023 but said Public Hearing was tabled until August 28th, 2023 at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the matter were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, That the variance notice was duly published and notice provided to all property owners within three hundred and fifty (350’) feet of the subject property; and WHEREAS, City Ordinance 502.10 Subd. 3 N requires driveway and circulation areas to be constructed of a hard surface such as concrete, bituminous, pavement or paver stone; and WHEREAS, That the applicant is requesting a variance to install gravel or similar crushed material surfacing in lieu of City ordinance 502.10 Subd. 3 N; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, that the following Findings of Fact deny the variance: 1.The variance is not in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance. The intent of the ordinance is to create aesthetically consistent and well-maintained areas of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential development. Deviating from the required material standards would set a precedence in this expectation and be a departure from the city standards, regulations, and overall goals as demonstrated in the Comprehensive Plan. 2.The applicant has not established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. 3. Installing gravel or a similar crushed material is not a reasonable alternative to the ordinance standards. The proposed gravel areas are areas of higher usage and traffic given they serve as the principle parking areas within the site. Document drafted by City of St. Joseph, MN Page 2 of 2 4.The circumstances have been caused by the landowner as the proposed material for the parking lots is a choice being pursued by the landowner. The subject property was annexed into the city in 2019 and the applicant purchased the property after annexation therefore the landowner was aware that the city ordinances apply. 5.The variance if granted will alter the essential character of the locality. Departing from surfacing material requirements will set a precedent on future expectations and improvements. Any new developments is required to meet city standards. A variance to allow gravel or similar crushed surfacing is not consistent with current enforcement and application of the prescribed regulations for parking lot usage within a Rural Residential district. 6. Economic considerations cannot constitute practical difficulties. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph Planning Commission this 28th day of August, 2023. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH By Rick Schultz, Mayor By David Murphy, City Administrator CHAPTER X – NUISANCES & OFFENSES 1002-0 ORDINANCE 1002 REGULATION OF NOISE ............................................................ 1002-01 Section 1002.01: DECLARATION ......................................................................... 1002-01 Section 1002.02: FINDINGS ................................................................................... 1002-01 Section 1002.03: NOISES PROHIBITED................................................................ 1002-02 Section 1002.04: UNLAWFUL ACTS .................................................................... 1002-02 Section 1002.05: LANDLORD’S LIABILITY ........................................................ 1002-04 Section 1002.06 ENFORCEMENT ........................................................................ 1002-05 CHAPTER X – NUISANCES & OFFENSES 1002-1 ORDINANCE 1002 REGULATION OF NOISE Section 1002.01: DECLARATION. There have come into being within the city certain loud, avoidable, unnatural and unnecessary noises, which under certain circumstances and conditions, constitute a serious threat to the health, the welfare, the contentment and the feeling of well-being of our people. Therefore, the city council does declare that the doing of such things in a manner prohibited by, or not in conformity with, the terms of this Ordinance constitutes an undesirable noise and shall be punished as hereinafter provided. Section 1002.02: FINDINGS. (a)Excessive noise degrades the environment of the city and the city has a substantial and, in some cases, compelling interest in controlling such noise. (b)Excessive noise degrades the environment to a degree that: (1)is harmful to the health, welfare and safety of its inhabitants. (2)interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property. (3)interferes with the well-being, tranquility, and privacy of the home. (4)causes and/or aggravates health problems. (c)Individuals are not required to welcome unwanted noise into their own homes and there simply is no right to force unwanted noise into the home of an unwilling listener and there is a compelling interest in prohibiting such noise on a content neutral basis. (d)Effective control and elimination of excessive noise is essential to the health and welfare of the city's inhabitants and to the conduct of the normal pursuits of life, including recreation and communication. (e)It is the intent of the city council to prevent excessive noise without unreasonably infringing upon the rights of the city's inhabitants and visitors. (f)It is the intent of the city council to prevent excessive noise, whenever possible, without substantially burdening the free exercise of religion and in every case within the constraints set by the Minnesota and U.S. Constitutions and applicable CHAPTER X – NUISANCES & OFFENSES 1002-2 statutes and this ordinance is intended to be interpreted as consistent with all such constraints. (g)The city's interest in regulating noise should and does take into account the time, place, and manner of such noise. (h)Certain short term easing of noise restrictions is essential to allow the maintenance and continuation of structures, infrastructure, and other elements necessary for the physical and commercial vitality of the city. (i)Uses of sound amplifying equipment in certain ways and at certain times and places unreasonably invades the personal privacy, peace, and personal freedom of citizens and visitors of the city. (j)The city council feels obligated to reasonably regulate on a content neutral basis the time, place, and manner of using sound amplifying equipment in order to protect the correlative constitutional rights of the citizens and visitors of this community to personal privacy, peace, and personal freedom from diminishment by invasive and unwanted noise which is unnecessary or for which there are ample alternative channels. Section 1002.03: NOISES PROHIBITED. No person shall make or cause to be made any distinctly and loudly audible noise that is likely to unreasonably or unnecessarily annoy, disturb, injure or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace, safety, or welfare of any person or precludes their enjoyment of property or affects their property's value. This general prohibition is not limited by the specific restrictions of unlawful acts listed in Section 1002.04. Section 1002.04: UNLAWFUL ACTS. The following acts are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this Ordinance, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive. Subd.1: Horns and Other Signal Devices. No person shall sound any horn or signal device on an automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle, except as a danger signal or traffic warning. Subd. 2: Operation of Vehicles. No person shall us any automobile, pickup truck, motorcycle, or other vehicle which is not reasonably maintained and which causes noise which would be likely to cause significant discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person or normal sensitivities present in the area. Subd. 3: Exhaust Systems. No person shall discharge into the air loud noises through the exhaust of any vehicle, except through a working muffler system which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises. All motor vehicles must be operated with muffler systems which comply with all applicable state laws and regulations. Subd. 4: Engine Braking Prohibited. CHAPTER X – NUISANCES & OFFENSES 1002-3 a) No person may slow a vehicle by the practice known as engine braking, also referred to as "jake braking" or "dynamic braking," whereby rapid downshifting of a vehicle's engine is used in lieu of applying a vehicle's brakes, causing loud noises to emit from the vehicle's engine and exhaust system. Engine braking by any motor vehicle on any public highway, street, parking lot or alley within the corporate limits of the City of St. Joseph is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and is prohibited. b) The foregoing provision shall not apply to emergency vehicles. Subd. 5: Defective Vehicles or Loads. No person shall operate any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded, or in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise which will disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity. Subd. 6: Amplified Sound from Vehicles. No person shall operate any electronic device used for the amplification of music or other entertainment or sound, which is located within a motor vehicle being operated on a public street or alley, or in commercial or residential parking facilities, which is audible by any person from a distance of 50 feet or more from the vehicle. When the sound violating this section is produced when the motor vehicle’s owner is present when the violation occurs, it shall be a violation caused by the motor vehicle owner. If the motor vehicle’s owner is not present at the time of the violation, the person in charge or control of the vehicle at the time of the violation violating this section shall be the person in violation of this section. Subd. 7: Loading, Unloading, Unpacking, and Opening of Boxes. No person shall create loud and excessive noise in loading, unloading, unpacking any vehicle, or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates or containers. Subd. 8: Amplified Sounds. No person shall operate or play any electronic device used for the amplification of sound in a distinct and loudly audible manner that is likely to disturb the peace, quiet, and comfort of another person at any time with louder volume than is reasonably necessary for convenient hearing of the person or persons who are in the room, vehicle, chamber, or immediate vicinity in which such device is being operated. Operation of any such amplified sound device in such a manner as to be plainly audible at the property line of the structure or building in which it is located, in the hallway or apartment adjacent, or at the property line if the source is located outside a structure or building shall be prima facia evidence of a violation of this section. Subd. 9: Participation in Noisy Parties or Gatherings. No person shall participate in any party or other gathering or permit any party or other gathering of people giving rise to noise, which is likely to disturb the peace, quiet, or repose of another person. When a police officer receives a complaint and determines that a gathering is creating such a noise disturbance, the officer may order all persons present, other than the owner or tenant of the premises where the disturbance is occurring, to disburse immediately. No person shall refuse to leave after being CHAPTER X – NUISANCES & OFFENSES 1002-4 ordered by a police officer to do so. Every owner or tenant of such premises who has knowledge of the disturbance shall make every reasonable effort to see that the disturbance is stopped. Any such noise is presumed to have the effect of disturbing the peace, quiet, or repose of another person if it is heard outside the limits of the real estate from which the party is occurring. Such a noisy party or gathering constitutes a violation of this ordinance. Subd. 10: Animals. No person shall keep any animal that disturbs the comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity by its frequent or continued noise. Subd. 11: Outdoor Implements and Lawn Equipment. Any outdoor implements or lawn equipment, such as a power lawnmower, snowblower, power hedge clipper, power saw, leaf blower, or trimmer, should be operated only between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. No leaf blowers shall be operated by any person without a muffler. A snowblower may be operated at any time during the pendency of an official snow emergency and at any time within twenty- four (24) hours following a snowfall of one inch or greater. Subd. 12: Industrial Noise. Industrial or manufacturing activities which result in noise audible on residentially used areas shall be prohibited between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM, and shall be prohibited if the noise exceeds the noise standards set forth in Minnesota Rule 7030.0040, or as it may hereinafter be amended. Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7030, and A guide to Noise Control in Minnesota, as adopted and revised from time to time by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, are hereby incorporated by reference into this section on industrial and manufacturing activities and made a part hereof. Residentially used areas shall be defined as any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for human habitation, including single-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings without regard to their size or location within the City, plus any area within 500 feet of such building or portion thereof which is so used. Residentially used areas shall include any mixed-use building which contains a dwelling unit, plus any area within 500 feet of such dwelling unit. Residentially used area shall not be established by the locations of building which are principally hotels, motels, or rooming houses. Subd. 13: Construction Noise. Construction activities which result in noise audible on property other than that on which the activities are occurring shall be prohibited between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Construction equipment subject to the restrictions on construction noise shall include, but not be limited to, the following: any vehicle or device used for the purposes of construction, or used to transport equipment, materials, supplies or debris to or from a construction site, including, but not limited to, a jackhammer, hammer drill, bulldozer, dump truck, front-end loader, bobcat, crane, or backhoe. Subd. 14: Operation of Minibikes and Recreational Vehicles. . No person shall, between the hours of 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM., drive or operate any minibike, or other recreational vehicle not licensed for travel on public highways. Snowmobiles and ATVs shall be controlled by the operation of the Snowmobile and ATV Ordinances and this Ordinance shall not cover the operation of snowmobiles. Section 1002.05: LANDLORD’S LIABILITY. Violations of the noise control regulations shall be the act of the owner of the residential dwelling unit even though he does not CHAPTER X – NUISANCES & OFFENSES 1002-5 reside in the unit as well as the persons on the premises who violate said regulations. The landlords operating license may be subject to suspension or revocation for the first violation, without the necessity of knowledge by the owner or warning that the property is/was operated or maintained in violation of this Ordinance. No suspension or revocation of a rental license shall occur until the licensed owner has been afforded an opportunity for hearing, as detailed in Ordinance 505 of the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances. For purposes of this section, owner is defined to include corporations and partnerships as well as individual owners. Section 1002.06: ENFORCEMENT. Subd. 1: Enforcement Duties. The police department shall enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. Subd. 2: Civil Remedies. This Ordinance may be enforced by injunction, action for abatement, or other appropriate civil remedy. Subd. 3: Criminal Penalties. Every person who violates any provision of this Ordinance is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Any individual who is convicted of three or more violations within a three-year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Plus, in either case, the costs of prosecution. Each act of violation and each day a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense. Section 1002.06: Every section, provision, or part of this Ordinance is declared separate from every other section, provision, or part; and if any section, provision, or part shall be held invalid, it shall not affect any other section, provision or part. Amended 07/2013