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St. Joseph Planning Commission
Monday, September 11th, 2023
6:00 PM
St. Joseph Council Chambers
75 Callaway St E
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment
4. Agenda Review and Adoption
5. New Business
a. Public Hearing – Vacation of interior easements – Northland Heights Lot 4 and 5
b. Public Hearing – Interim Use Permit – 119 College Ave North
c. Public Hearing – Interim Use Permit – 119 1st Ave NE
d. Public Hearing – Interim Use Permit – 30 Birch St E
e. Public Hearing – Interim Use Permit – 104 1st Ave NW
f. Joint Planning Board member appointment
g. Industrial Building Material Requirements – Hiltner building
6. Old Business
a. Landscape requirements in Industrial Zoned Properties
7. Other Business
8. Adjourn
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Planning Commission Agenda Items 6a
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing – Vacation of Interior Easements Northland Heights Lot 4
and 5, Block 6
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Vacation of Easements resolution
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
VACATION OF INTERIOR EASEMENTS
Applicant Information: Lumber One Development Company, LLC
Existing Zoning: R1 Single Family Residential
Future Land Use: Low Density Residential
Location: 1324 and 1328 Iris Lane
Access: The site is proposed to have access off Iris Lane
Lumber One Company (applicant) is wanting to combine lots 4 and 5 and construct a house over the
interior easement area which runs between the lots. Because structures are not allowed over easements
the request requires applicant to vacate the easement. These easements were the original drainage
easements dedicated in the Northland Heights plat. Both easements are standard 5’ interior easements
and do not contain any private or public utilities.
The remaining easements along the perimeter of the lots and in the rear will remain. The request only
impacts the easements between the two lots (interior).
The combining of lots 4 and 5 will occur through the Administrative Subdivision application (no Planning or
Council action needed).
ATTACHMENTS: Vacation application
Certificate of Survey
Signed copies from area utility providers
Resolution Vacating Easements
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Open and then close Public Hearing
2. Recommendation on Resolution to Vacate Interior Easements
Document drafted by City of St. Joseph
RESOLUTION 2023-XXXX
RESOLUTION VACATING EASEMENTS AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED FOR LOTS 004,
005, OF BLOCK 006 OF NORTHLAND HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of St. Joseph held a public hearing on
September 11th, 2023 following a publication, mailed and posted notice for the purpose of hearing
those present to consider the vacation of drainage and utility easements; and
WHEREAS, the easements to be vacated are legally described as:
; and
WHEREAS, it appeared in the best interests of the public and the City of St. Joseph that such a
vacation of easements be vacated and discontinued; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Administrator and Mayor are hereby authorized to execute the
vacation of easements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH,
MINNESOTA, duly assembled that the following described easements hereby vacated to
wit:
Document drafted by City of St. Joseph
ADOPTED by the City Council this 18th day of September 2023.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST
By
David Murphy, City Administrator
Planning Commission Agenda Item 6b
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 6b. Public Hearing - Interim Use Permit- 119 College Ave N
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental in
Commercial district
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Commission approved an IUP in 2018.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Deutz Investments, LLC owner is requesting approval of a renewal for
their Interim Use permit. The IUP allows for the continuation of a residential rental in an existing single-family
home at property addressed 119 College Ave N. The property is located in a B-1 Central Business District.
The property is an identified commercial redevelopment area. An existing single-family dwelling unit in
the B-1 District is allowed as an Interim Use for a maximum term of five years but may be less as
approved by the City Council and after a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
The block where the subject property is located has a mix of other IUP’s and Commercial. Of the six
other properties from Birch – Ash ST three are Commercial, three are rental IUP’s including the subject
property. Two residential rentals and one commercial are located across the street to the East of the
subject property.
ATTACHMENTS: IUP application
Resolution approving IUP renewal for another five years
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Open and close Public Hearing
2. Motion to Approve Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact recommending the City Council issue an
Interim Permit renewal for five years
RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING AN INTERIM USE
PERMIT RENEWAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL IN A
B-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Deutz Investments LLC, owner, has properly applied for an Interim Use permit
renewal for a residential rental in a B-1 Central Business District on the property generally described as
119 College Ave N, St. Joseph, MN; Property ID 84.53902.0000 and legally described as follows:
Lot 004 Block 012 of TOWNSITE OF ST JOSEPH
N66' OF S132' OF LOTS 4-5 & 6 BLK 12
“Subject Property”
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Interim Use permit on
September 11th, 2023, at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the matter were given an
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS. The public hearing notice was duly published and notice provided to all property
owners within three hundred and fifty (350’) of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on September 11th, 2023, the St. Joseph Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
Interim Use permit and adopted Findings of Fact in support of granting an Interim use permit and
recommended approval of the request for an Interim use permit to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, hereby makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Subject Property is zoned B-1 Central Business District and a single-family residential
rental is a permitted Interim use.
2. That the Interim Use will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort,
or general welfare of the neighborhood and will be harmonious to the to the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City.
3. That the residential rental will be located within the existing single family detached dwelling on
the Subject Property and is designed and constructed and will be operated and maintained so as to
be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with character of the area and will not be hazardous
or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
4. That adequate utilities and services, including utilities, streets, drainage and other necessary
facilities have been provided and will not create excessive additional costs for services and/or be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
5. That the Interim use will not involve activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare because of
excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
6. That the existing access from College Ave N provides access to the Subject Property which will
not create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
7. That the existing driveway will provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve
the proposed use.
8. That the Interim use will not result in the loss or damage of natural, scenic or historic feature and
the soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. Based on the aforementioned Findings of Fact, an Interim Use permit (“Permit”) renewal to allow
for a residential rental unit on the Subject Property is hereby approved.
2. The property owner shall obtain yearly rental licenses prior to renting and license should be
renewed annually. Typical rental permit and inspection fees will apply and be the responsibility
of the property owner.
3. The property owner will manage the Subject Property in compliance with the St. Joseph Code of
Ordinances.
4. The residential rental on the Subject Property shall be limited to a family as defined within the St.
Joseph Code of Ordinances.
5. The dwelling shall be maintained as a single-family dwelling defined as a dwelling occupied by
one family and so designed and arranged as to provide cooking and kitchen accommodations and
sanitary facilities for one family only.
6. The property owner is responsible for meeting all Federal, State, Local, and City requirements
and obtaining any and all permits and licenses.
7. Revocation: The City Council shall revoke the interim use permit when it determines that the
terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with.
8. Expiration: The Permit shall expire within five years on September 18th, 2026. If within one (1)
year after issuance of granting an Interim Use permit, the use permitted has not started, then the
permit is null and void, unless the City Council has approved a petition for an extension. The
interim use permit shall expire if the authorized use ceases for any reason for more than one (1)
year.
9. The City Administrator and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect the premises for
compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time upon reasonable request.
10. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 520.50 Subd. 11 provides property owners in a B1 Central
Business Zoning district to seek an Interim Use Permit to allow a residential rental unit until the
property is ready for transition to the business use. Said provisions allow the Planning
Commission and City Council to place a termination date on the Interim Use Permit and require
an annual review of the same.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council this 18th
day of September 2023.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
David Murphy, City Administrator
Planning Commission Agenda Item 6c
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 6c. Public Hearing - Interim Use Permit- 119 1st Ave NE
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental in
Commercial district.
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Commission approved an IUP in 2018.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Michael Deutz, owner is requesting approval of a renewal for their
Interim Use permit. The IUP allows for the continuation of a residential rental in an existing single-family
home at the property addressed 119 1st AVE NE. The property is located in a B-2 Highway 75 Commercial
District.
The property is an identified commercial redevelopment area. An existing single-family dwelling unit in
the B-2 District is allowed as an interim use for a maximum term of five years but may be less as
approved by the City Council and after a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
The block where the subject property is located has a mix of other IUP’s and Commercial. Of the seven
other properties from College – 1st Ave NE four are Commercial, three are rental IUP’s. If counting
subject property, the block is exactly half IUP rentals and half Commercial uses. Residential exists to the
South and East of the Subject property however those properties are zoned Residential.
ATTACHMENTS: IUP application
Resolution approving IUP renewal for another five years
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Open and close Public Hearing
2. Motion to Approve Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact recommending the City Council issue an
Interim Permit renewal for five years
RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING AN INTERIM USE
PERMIT RENEWAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL IN A
B-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Deutz Housing LLC, owner, has properly applied for an Interim Use permit
renewal for a residential rental in a B-2 Highway 75 District on the property generally described as 119 1st
Ave NE, St. Joseph, MN; Property ID 84.53691.0000 and legally described as follows:
Lot 003 Block 001 of LOSO'S 5TH ADD
LOT 3 & FR PART OF LT 4 BEG AT A PT ON W L 50' N OF SW COR-N TO NW COR-E TO
NE COR- SWLY TO PT OF BEG BLK 1
“Subject Property”
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Interim Use permit on
September 11th, 2023, at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the matter were given an
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS. The public hearing notice was duly published and notice provided to all property
owners within three hundred and fifty (350’) of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on September 11th, 2023, the St. Joseph Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
Interim use permit and adopted Findings of Fact in support of granting an Interim use permit and
recommended approval of the request for an Interim Use permit to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, hereby makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Subject Property is zoned B-2 Highway 75 Business District and a single-family
residential rental is a permitted Interim Use.
2. That the Interim Use will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort,
or general welfare of the neighborhood and will be harmonious to the to the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City.
3. That the residential rental will be located within the existing single family detached dwelling on
the Subject Property and is designed and constructed and will be operated and maintained so as to
be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with character of the area and will not be hazardous
or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
4. That adequate utilities and services, including utilities, streets, drainage and other necessary
facilities have been provided and will not create excessive additional costs for services and/or be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
5. That the Interim Use will not involve activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare because of
excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
6. That the existing access from Birch St provides access to the Subject Property which will not
create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
7. That the existing driveway will provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve
the proposed use.
8. That the Interim Use will not result in the loss or damage of natural, scenic or historic feature and
the soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. Based on the aforementioned Findings of Fact, an Interim Use permit (“Permit”) to allow for a
residential rental unit on the Subject Property is hereby approved.
2. The property owner shall obtain yearly rental licenses prior to renting and license should be
renewed annually. Typical rental permit and inspection fees will apply and be the responsibility
of the property owner.
3. The property owner will manage the Subject Property in compliance with the St. Joseph Code of
Ordinances.
4. The residential rental on the Subject Property shall be limited to a family as defined within the St.
Joseph Code of Ordinances.
5. The dwelling shall be maintained as a single-family dwelling defined as a dwelling occupied by
one family and so designed and arranged as to provide cooking and kitchen accommodations and
sanitary facilities for one family only.
6. The property owner is responsible for meeting all Federal, State, Local, and City requirements
and obtaining any and all permits and licenses.
7. Revocation: The City Council shall revoke the interim use permit when it determines that the
terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with.
8. Expiration: The Permit shall expire within five years on September 18th, 2026. If within one (1)
year after issuance of granting an Interim Use permit, the use permitted has not started, then the
permit is null and void, unless the City Council has approved a petition for an extension. The
interim use permit shall expire if the authorized use ceases for any reason for more than one (1)
year.
9. The City Administrator and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect the premises for
compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time upon reasonable request.
10. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 520.50 Subd. 11 provides property owners in a B1 Central
Business Zoning district to seek an Interim Use Permit renewal to allow a residential rental unit
until the property is ready for transition to the business use. Said provisions allow the Planning
Commission and City Council to place a termination date on the Interim Use Permit and require
an annual review of the same.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council this 18th
day of September 2023.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
David Murphy, City Administrator
Planning Commission Agenda Item 6d
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 6d. Public Hearing - Interim Use Permit- 30 Birch St E
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental in Commercial
district.
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Commission approved an IUP in 2018.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Deutz Housing, LLC owner is requesting approval of a renewal for
their Interim Use permit. The IUP allows for the continuation residential rental in the existing single-family
home at property addressed 30 Birch St E. The property is located in a B-2 Highway 75 Business District.
The property is an identified commercial redevelopment area. An existing single-family dwelling unit in
the B-2 District is allowed as an Interim Use for a maximum term of five years but may be less as
approved by the City Council and after a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
The block where the subject property is located has a mix of other IUP’s and Commercial. Of the seven
other properties from Birch – Ash ST three are Commercial, three are rental IUP’s including the subject
property. Two residential rentals and one commercial are located across the street to the East of the
subject property.
ATTACHMENTS: IUP application
Resolution approving IUP renewal for another five years
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Open and close Public Hearing
2. Motion to Approve Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact recommending the City Council issue an
Interim Use permit renewal for five years
Rental
Subject
Property
RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING AN INTERIM USE
PERMIT RENEWAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL IN A
B-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Deutz Housing LLC, owner, has properly applied for an Interim Use permit
renewal for a residential rental in a B-2 Highway 75 District on the property generally described as 30 Birch
St E, St. Joseph, MN; Property ID 84.53569.0000 and legally described as follows:
Lot 005 Block 013 of LOSO'S ADD
Lot 012 Block 013 of LOSO'S ADD
ALL LOT 12 BLK13 ALSO E11' OF LOT 5 BLK 13TOWNSITE OF ST. JOSEPH
“Subject Property”
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Interim Use permit on
September 11th, 2023, at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the matter were given an
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS. The public hearing notice was duly published and notice provided to all property
owners within three hundred and fifty (350’) of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on September 11th, 2023, the St. Joseph Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
Interim Use permit and adopted Findings of Fact in support of granting an Interim Use permit and
recommended approval of the request for an Interim Use permit to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, hereby makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Subject Property is zoned B-2 Highway 75 Business District and a single-family
residential rental is a permitted Interim use.
2. That the Interim Use will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort,
or general welfare of the neighborhood and will be harmonious to the to the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City.
3. That the residential rental will be located within the existing single family detached dwelling on
the Subject Property and is designed and constructed and will be operated and maintained so as to
be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with character of the area and will not be hazardous
or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
4. That adequate utilities and services, including utilities, streets, drainage and other necessary
facilities have been provided and will not create excessive additional costs for services and/or be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
5. That the Interim use will not involve activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare because of
excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
6. That the existing access from Birch St provides access to the Subject Property which will not
create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
7. That the existing driveway will provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve
the proposed use.
8. That the Interim use will not result in the loss or damage of natural, scenic or historic feature and
the soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. Based on the aforementioned Findings of Fact, an Interim Use permit (“Permit”) to allow for a
residential rental unit on the Subject Property is hereby approved.
2. The property owner shall obtain yearly rental licenses prior to renting and license should be
renewed annually. Typical rental permit and inspection fees will apply and be the responsibility
of the property owner.
3. The property owner will manage the Subject Property in compliance with the St. Joseph Code of
Ordinances.
4. The residential rental on the Subject Property shall be limited to a family as defined within the St.
Joseph Code of Ordinances.
5. The dwelling shall be maintained as a single-family dwelling defined as a dwelling occupied by
one family and so designed and arranged as to provide cooking and kitchen accommodations and
sanitary facilities for one family only.
6. The property owner is responsible for meeting all Federal, State, Local, and City requirements
and obtaining any and all permits and licenses.
7. Revocation: The City Council shall revoke the interim use permit when it determines that the
terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with.
8. Expiration: The Permit shall expire within five years on September 18th, 2026. If within one (1)
year after issuance of granting an Interim Use permit, the use permitted has not started, then the
permit is null and void, unless the City Council has approved a petition for an extension. The
interim use permit shall expire if the authorized use ceases for any reason for more than one (1)
year.
9. The City Administrator and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect the premises for
compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time upon reasonable request.
10. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 520.50 Subd. 11 provides property owners in a B2 Zoning district
to seek an Interim Use Permit to allow a residential rental unit until the property is ready for
transition to the business use. Said provisions allow the Planning Commission and City Council
to place a termination date on the Interim Use Permit and require an annual review of the same.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council this 18th
day of September 2023.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
David Murphy, City Administrator
Planning Commission Agenda Item 6e
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 6e. Public Hearing - Interim Use Permit- 104 1st Ave NW
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental in Commercial
district.
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Commission approved an IUP in 2018.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Robin Grzybowski owner is requesting approval of a renewal for their
Interim Use permit. The IUP allows residential rental in the existing single-family home at the property
addressed 104 1st Ave NW. The property is located in a B-1 Downtown Business District.
The property is an identified commercial redevelopment area. An existing single-family dwelling unit in
the B-1 District is allowed as an Interim Use for a maximum term of five years but may be less as
approved by the City Council and after a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
The block where the subject property is located has mix of residential (non-rental), IUP’s, and
Commercial uses. All the properties are zoned B-1 however. To the West is mix of residential and
Commercial but to the SouthWest along Ash St there is significant conversion from residential –
Commercial occurring.
ATTACHMENTS: IUP application
Resolution approving IUP renewal for another five years
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Open and close Public Hearing
2. Motion to Approve Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact recommending the City Council issue an
Interim Use permit renewal for five years.
C}TY ffT ST'" J*SEPH
Interim Use Permit Application
Residential Rental
S'EE:4fi1 Date Received 6 *S -Jz
Appliation is hereby made for: (applicant must check appropriate request)
. .V Non-Owner Occupied Resideatial Rental Owner Oceupied Residential Rental
OWI{trR INFORMAfiON:
owner: Robin Grzybowski
phone: 320-828-2178 Emai1 robingrzyhpwski@gmail. gom
MailingAddress:29414 Kiwi Ct, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Property Address (proposed rental)1A4 1st Ave NW, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 94. 53904.Q000
Legal Description of Property (attach a separate document if needed):
N54' of S1 16' of LOT 7 BLK 12
Proposed date for start ofrental:
Reason forrental: [l]N**R*t*t 0R El**,rr*gnental
Where will the parkingbe met?Driveway
Are you making any structural or other improvements withia the space? [ "*.E[*o
lf yes, describe the improvements:
INTERIM USE PENMIT APPROVAL PROCEDURE
Singte-fsmily residential dwelling units in areas that have been rezoued to commercial &om residential
shall be allowed an interim use perrrit as a reirtal unit for a limited period of time to allow for a transition
Interim Use Permit Application - Residential Rental, City of St. Joseph
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in uss to cofrmercial. When a majority of the block is a commercial use, no additional ioterim use permits
shall be grauted or extended and single family rental dwellings shall kansition to a permitted use in
compliance with City Ordinance. The maximum density for rental units under the interim use permit shall
be limited to the density which is allowed in the R-1, Single Family Residential Dishict.
Submission Requirements:
Application for an Interim Use Permit shall be on this form and include the established application fee.
The application shall be submitted three (3) weeks prior to the next Planning Commission meeting in
which you wish to be heard. The City may request additional data deemed reasonable aud nocessary
related to the itterim use.
Review and Deeision by the City Council
The City Council shall review the application after the planning Commission has held a public hearing
and made its recornmendatiou asd will make a final determioation to either approve or deny the
application. In the grantiag of approval, the City Council may impose conditions regarding &e strucfire
or use as it may deern necessary. The maximum term for anint*nm use permit shall be five years but
may be less as approved by the governing body.
I hereby certi$ that I have read, examined, and understand thi* applieation and that the informatien
submitted herein and attached hereto is true, accurats, and correctly states my intentions.
Prope(yowner rr*r* *"'*8'233
Queetious: Phone (320) 229-9424. Submit eompleted applicotion to:
St. Jossph Goverrment Center
75 Callaway St E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Intetim Use Permit Application - Residential Rental, City of St. Joseph
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RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING AN INTERIM USE
PERMIT RENEWAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL IN A
B-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Robin Grzbowski, owner, has properly applied for an Interim Use permit renewal
for residential rental in a B-1 Central Business District on the property generally described as 104 1ST
Avenue NW, St. Joseph, MN; Property ID 84.53904.0000 and legally described as follows:
The North 54 feet (N54’) of the South 116 feet (S116’) of Lot 7, Block 12, Townsite of St.
Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota.
“Subject Property”
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Interim Use permit on
September 11th, 2023, at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the matter were given an
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS. The public hearing notice was duly published and notice provided to all property
owners within three hundred and fifty (350’) of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on September 11th, 2023, the St. Joseph Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
Interim Use permit and adopted Findings of Fact in support of granting an Interim Use permit and
recommended approval of the request for an Interim Use permit to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, hereby makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Subject Property is zoned B-1 Central Business District and a residential rental is a
permitted Interim use.
2. That the Interim use will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort,
or general welfare of the neighborhood and will be harmonious to the to the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City.
3. That the residential rental will be located within the existing single family detached dwelling on
the Subject Property and is designed and constructed and will be operated and maintained so as to
be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with character of the area and will not be hazardous
or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
4. That adequate utilities and services, including utilities, streets, drainage and other necessary
facilities have been provided and will not create excessive additional costs for services and/or be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
5. That the Interim use will not involve activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare because of
excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
6. That the existing access from 1st Ave NW provides access to the Subject Property which will not
create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
7. That the existing driveway will provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve
the proposed use.
8. That the Interim use will not result in the loss or damage of natural, scenic or historic feature and
the soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. Based on the aforementioned Findings of Fact, an Interim Use permit (“Permit”) to allow for a
residential rental unit on the Subject Property is hereby approved.
2. The property owner shall obtain yearly rental licenses prior to renting and license should be
renewed annually. Typical rental permit and inspection fees will apply and be the responsibility
of the property owner.
3. The property owner will manage the Subject Property in compliance with the St. Joseph Code of
Ordinances.
4. The residential rental on the Subject Property shall be limited to a family as defined within the St.
Joseph Code of Ordinances.
5. The dwelling shall be maintained as a single-family dwelling defined as a dwelling occupied by
one family and so designed and arranged as to provide cooking and kitchen accommodations and
sanitary facilities for one family only.
6. The property owner is responsible for meeting all Federal, State, Local, and City requirements
and obtaining any and all permits and licenses.
7. Revocation: The City Council shall revoke the interim use permit when it determines that the
terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with.
8. Expiration: The Permit shall expire within five years on September 18th, 2026. If within one (1)
year after issuance of granting an Interim Use permit, the use permitted has not started, then the
permit is null and void, unless the City Council has approved a petition for an extension. The
interim use permit shall expire if the authorized use ceases for any reason for more than one (1)
year.
9. The City Administrator and/or his/her designee shall have the right to inspect the premises for
compliance and safety purposes annually or at any time upon reasonable request.
10. St. Joseph Code of Ordinances 520.50 Subd. 11 provides property owners in a B1 Central
Business Zoning district to seek an Interim Use Permit renewal to allow a residential rental unit
until the property is ready for transition to the business use. Said provisions allow the Planning
Commission and City Council to place a termination date on the Interim Use Permit and require
an annual review of the same.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council this 18th
day of September 2023.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
David Murphy, City Administrator
Planning Commission Agenda Item 6f
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 6f
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of PC member to Joint Planning Board
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Appointments were made at beginning of 2023.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
With the recent resignation of Mike Ostermann, a void has been left on the Joint Planning Board. The
Joint Planning Board consists of four city and four Township representatives. Current city reps are:
• Carmie Mick
• Bob Loso
• Jon Hazen
The Joint Planning Board meets as needed. Typically, this equates to 1-2 meetings a year. When the
Board meets, they meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7pm.
ATTACHMENTS: None
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
1. Appoint another PC member to the JPB
Planning Commission Agenda Item 6g
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: 6e. Industrial Building Material Requirements – Hiltner building
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of alternative material
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Staff is working with Mark Hiltner on Site Plan review for a proposed new 11,960 s.f. building in the
Industrial Park. Code requires 25% of the building facing the street consist of specific materials which are
listed below. Intent of code is to create higher quality and aesthetically pleasing building facades that face
streets.
Mr. Hiltner is proposing an alternative material (standing seam metal) to meet the 25% requirement on the
East (street facing) side of the building.
Applicant states this material is more durable and actually is higher cost then other options like vinyl or
aluminum lap siding. Staff consulted with our Building Official who also concurs with this assessment
regarding quality and cost. Staff would like PC interpretation and approval on the proposed alternative
material. Staff sees this as an enhancement over allowable materials like vinyl or aluminum lap siding.
I-1 Industrial Ordinance
502.62 Subd 10 Section C. Building Exteriors. All construction of new facilities, excluding
additions that are less than 30% of the existing structure, shall consist of pre-cast or cast tip up
concrete walls, concrete block (painted or decorative), and stick built construction and shall
include footings that meet the requirement of the MN State Building Code, in relation to frost
protection.
Pre-finished architectural metal panels, with a minimum twenty (20) year manufacturer color-
fast warranty, may be used as a construction material. A minimum of twenty-five (25%) of the
exterior building finish directly facing streets, exclusive of windows and doors, shall consist of
materials comparable to: face brick; natural stone or cultured rock; glass; vinyl; stucco,
aluminum lapsiding; cut block; and, concrete block (the surface must be treated with an applied
decorative texture or material). Pre-cast or cast in place concrete buildings shall provide the
same amount of adornment.
ATTACHMENTS: Building drawing
Email from applicants citing reasons behind the request
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Approval of alternative material for building.
From:Cory Ehlert
To:Nate Keller
Cc:Erik Weisser; Kevin Cox; Mark Hiltner; brent@clexcavating.com
Subject:Re: Exterior Materials in Industrial Park - St. Joseph
Date:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:07:24 PM
Nate,
We see the standing seam metal product on the gable end as a qualifying upgrade to the
allowable product options, (instead of the vinyl or aluminum lap siding).
The metal standing seam has a spacing of 16 inches in between the ribs and will separate itself
nicely from the metal siding below the freezeboard.
We elected to focus on the gable end in order to meet & exceed the 25% requirement. Based
on our calculations, by adding up the gable end and the Copper overhangs, we are at about
32% of the building design requirement. The standing seam product is 4 times the cost of the
regular metal siding, so this is not an effort to save money, we really want this building to look
good!
We also think it's worth noting that the 16" seam width on the standing seam vertical siding
that is shown on the gable will be the same seam width as the Copper colored overhangs that
is above the service door entrances. These two patterns will tie in nicely together and are an
important part of the design of the building.
This design concept was taken from many of the recent building remodels in St Joe. Bad
Habit, LaPlayette, WR Home & Company, K Power Yoga and the Kensington bank buildings
all have some version of the vertical siding that we are incorporating into our building.
Cory Ehlert
coryehlert@kw.com
320-420-1052
On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 10:49 AM Mark Hiltner <hiltnerbuilders@gmail.com> wrote:
Cory, how do you want to answer this question?
On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 10:23 AM Nate Keller <nkeller@cityofstjoseph.com> wrote:
Hello Mark,
As we discussed we have Exterior requirements for buildings facing the right-of-way.
Therefore in regards to the East side of the building - can you provide explanation on how
the proposed Steel Wainscot or Standing Seam metal meets the 25% exterior requirements
listed below:
502.62 Subd. 10
Pre-finished architectural metal panels, with a minimum twenty (20) year
manufacturer color-fast warranty, may be used as a construction material.
A minimum of twenty-five (25%) of the exterior building finish directly
facing streets, exclusive of windows and doors, shall consist of materials
comparable
to: face brick; natural stone or cultured rock; glass; vinyl; stucco,
aluminum lapsiding; cut block; and, concrete block (the surface must be
treated with an applied decorative texture or material). Pre-cast or cast in
place concrete buildings shall provide the same amount of adornment.
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
Planning Commission Agenda Item 7a
MEETING DATE: September 11th, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Landscape requirements in Industrial Zoned property
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discussion
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Brief discussion with direction to do additional
research on other communities’ standards
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Ordinance examples from communities for landscaping in Industrial parks is included.
Current St. Joseph code language:
502.12 Subd 5.
D. Performance Standards. A landscape plan must be submitted with each project and
such plan must be prepared by an experienced landscape person. In order to
achieve landscaping which is appropriate to scale with the site of a building and
site, the minimum standards apply to all districts except A, R-1, R-2, R-4, and B-1
1. Trees: One tree for every one thousand (1,250) square feet of total
building floor area or one tree for every one hundred feet (100’) of site
perimeter, whichever is greater. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%)
of the trees required will be coniferous.
2. Ornamental Trees: One ornamental tree can be substituted for every six-
tenths (6/10) overstory deciduous shade tree. In no case shall ornamental
trees exceed fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees.
3. Understory Shrubs: One understory shrub for every four hundred fifty
(450) square feet of building or one shrub for every seventy five feet (75’)
of site perimeter, whichever is greater.
ATTACHMENTS: Example amendment language + other community standards
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 1. Discussion on landscape requirements
specifically the quantity of trees and shrubs required by ordinance.
Community Shrubs required in
Industrial
Trees required in
Industrial
Notes
Sartell One shrub per 350 s.f. of
building or one per 75’ of
site perimeter whichever
is greater
One per 1,000 s.f. of
building or one per
100’ of site
perimeter whichever
is greater
More restrictive than
St. Joseph
Sauk Rapids Landscaping. Any yard
bordering a street shall be
landscaped. All industrial
properties shall be
landscaped as a part of
any new building or
expansion project. Such
required landscape plans
shall include over story
trees, under story trees,
shrubs, deciduous trees,
coniferous trees, or
ground covers.
Criteria is subjective
and determined by
staff.
St. Cloud All exposed ground areas
surrounding a principal or
accessory use which are
not devoted to drives,
sidewalks, patios, and
parking lots, or other such
uses shall be covered with
grass, shrubs, trees, and
other ornamental
landscape materials.
Did not see min.
shrubs or tree
requirement. Strict
screening standards
from residential (90-
100% opacity)
Waite Park Only in residential areas
Big Lake 1 shrub per 300 s.f. of
building
One tree per 1,000
s.f. of building
Same quantity
requirements in all
commercial/industrial
districts. More
restrictive then St.
Joseph
St. Augusta None None General language tied
to landscaping and
adding trees/shrubs
around perimeter of
site, parking/loading
areas, perimeter of
structure. Seems to
take similar approach
to Sauk Rapids
Cold Spring Exempt Industrial Parks Exempt Industrial
Parks
Code does have min.
shrubs and trees but
exempts these
minimums in
Industrial property
St Joseph 1 shrub per 450 s.f. of
building or 75’ of site
perimeter whichever is
greater
One per 1,250 s.f. or
one per 100’ of site
perimeter whichever
is greater
EXAMPLE LANGUAGE
EXISTING ORDINANCE SHOWN IN BLUE
AMENDED ORDINANCE SHOWN IN RED
Options are not shown in any particular order nor is language exact. These are just options to help
spur conversation.
Option 1
502.12 Subd 5.
D. Performance Standards. A landscape plan must be submitted with each project and
such plan must be prepared by an experienced landscape person. In order to
achieve landscaping which is appropriate to scale with the site of a building and
site, the minimum standards apply to all districts except A, R-1, R-2, R-4, and B-1.
1. Trees: One tree for every one thousand (1,250) square feet of total building
floor area or one tree for every one hundred feet (100’) of site perimeter,
whichever is greater except in I-1 properties where minimums can go off site
perimeter. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the trees required will
be coniferous.
2. Ornamental Trees: One ornamental tree can be substituted for every six-
tenths (6/10) overstory deciduous shade tree. In no case shall ornamental
trees exceed fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees.
3. Understory Shrubs: One understory shrub for every four hundred fifty (450)
square feet of building or one shrub for every seventy five feet (75’) of site
perimeter, whichever is greater except in I-1 properties where minimums can
go off site perimeter
4. R-1, R-2, R-4, and R-5 Districts: Minimum standards set above apply to
R-1, R-2, R-4 and R-5 Districts in these instances:
A. Double frontage lots.
B. Anything other than a single-family home.
Option 2
502.12 Subd 5.
D. Performance Standards. A landscape plan must be submitted with each project and
such plan must be prepared by an experienced landscape person. In order to
achieve landscaping which is appropriate to scale with the site of a building and
site, the minimum standards apply to all districts except A, R-1, R-2, R-4, and B-1.
1. Trees: One tree for every one thousand (1,250) square feet of total building
floor area or one tree for every one hundred feet (100’) of site perimeter,
whichever is greater except in I-1 properties where the minimum number of
trees shall be half of what is required. A minimum of twenty-five percent
(25%) of the trees required will be coniferous.
2. Ornamental Trees: One ornamental tree can be substituted for every six-
tenths (6/10) overstory deciduous shade tree. In no case shall ornamental
trees exceed fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees.
3. Understory Shrubs: One understory shrub for every four hundred fifty (450)
square feet of building or one shrub for every seventy five feet (75’) of site
perimeter, whichever is greater except in I-1 properties where the minimum
number of shrubs shall be half of what is required.
4. R-1, R-2, R-4, and R-5 Districts: Minimum standards set above apply to
R-1, R-2, R-4 and R-5 Districts in these instances:
C. Double frontage lots.
D. Anything other than a single-family home.
Option 3
502.12 Subd 5.
D. Performance Standards. A landscape plan must be submitted with each project and
such plan must be prepared by an experienced landscape person. In order to
achieve landscaping which is appropriate to scale with the site of a building and
site, the minimum standards apply to all districts except A, R-1, R-2, R-4, and B-1.
1. Trees: One tree for every one thousand (1,250) square feet of total building
floor area or one tree for every one hundred feet (100’) of site perimeter,
whichever is greater except in I-1 properties where the number of trees
needed shall be capped at one hundred thousand and fifty (150,000) square
feet of total building. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the trees
required will be coniferous.
2. Ornamental Trees: One ornamental tree can be substituted for every six-
tenths (6/10) overstory deciduous shade tree. In no case shall ornamental
trees exceed fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees.
3. Understory Shrubs: One understory shrub for every four hundred fifty (450)
square feet of building or one shrub for every seventy five feet (75’) of site
perimeter, whichever is greater except in I-1 properties where the number of
shrubs needed shall be capped at one hundred thousand and fifty (150,000)
square feet of total building.
4. R-1, R-2, R-4, and R-5 Districts: Minimum standards set above apply to
R-1, R-2, R-4 and R-5 Districts in these instances:
E. Double frontage lots.
F. Anything other than a single-family home.
Option 4
502.12 Subd 5.
D. Performance Standards. A landscape plan must be submitted with each project and
such plan must be prepared by an experienced landscape person. In order to
achieve landscaping which is appropriate to scale with the site of a building and
site, the minimum standards apply to all districts except A, R-1, R-2, R-4, and B-1.
4. Trees: One tree for every one thousand (1,250) square feet of total building
floor area or one tree for every one hundred feet (100’) of site perimeter,
whichever is greater. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the trees
required will be coniferous.
5. Ornamental Trees: One ornamental tree can be substituted for every six-
tenths (6/10) overstory deciduous shade tree. In no case shall ornamental
trees exceed fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees.
6. Understory Shrubs: One understory shrub for every four hundred fifty (450)
square feet of building or one shrub for every seventy five feet (75’) of site
perimeter, whichever is greater
5. R-1, R-2, R-4, and R-5 Districts: Minimum standards set above apply to
R-1, R-2, R-4 and R-5 Districts in these instances:
G. Double frontage lots.
H. Anything other than a single-family home.
6. I-1 properties shall provide a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees along the
perimeters of the site which border the public right-of-way. front entrance of
the building, and corners of the building area. Shrubs shall be provided along
the front of the building. Areas where shrubs and trees are planted shall be
irrigated. All other screening requirements shall be met and remaining land
shall be seeded/sodded.