HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.28.23August 28t", 2023
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of S
Allegiance. t. Joseph met
On Monday, August 28t", 2023, at 6:00 PM. in the St. Joseph City Hall opening with the Pledge of
Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioners, Keith Louwagie, Bob Loso, Gina Dullinger,
Mark Thompson, Carmie Mick, Isabella Margl
Staff Present: David Murphy, City Administrator; Nate Keller, Community Development Director
Public Comments: Keller welcomed new Planning Commission member Isabella Margl.
Approval of the Agenda: Dullinger made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded
by Mick and passed unanimously by those present.
Approval of the Minutes: Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of June 12t", 2023.
Louwagie noted a correction in the minutes. Page two, paragraph two; hours of operation should
read "6AM —1AM". The motion was seconded by Margl and passed unanimously by those
present.
Old Business:
a. Conditional Use Permit — KAB Land LLC
Keller provided a recap of the Conditional Use Permit application, which was tabled at the August 14t"
Planning Commission meeting pending the Commission's request for additional information from the
applicant. The Planning Commission requested the following information:
• Elevationdrawings depicting the height of the structure.
• Updated plan and intended use of the patio space.
Ideas or solutions regarding sound wall/barrier ideas on the Northside of the property and or
possibly shifting the ceremony space to the East side.
• Illustration depicting how the outdoor space will look' at -grade with bermed area/seating and
buffering/screening.
The applicant provided the following information in response to the Planning Commission's requests:
• While drawings depicting the height/elevation of the building were not received, the applicant was
able to provide additional information regarding the height of the structure. The height of the
building currently sits at 38' from grade to peak which is 2' below the maximum building height in
the Rural Residential zone. The applicant shared that a Mansard type of roof would be proposed.
• The applicant provided an updated plan of the patio space. Previously, the patio space was
wrapped around the NW corner of the building and has been reduced to being adjacent to the
outdoor ceremony space.
• The applicant provided a drawing depicting the proposed sound wall/barrier and was included in
the packet for the August 14t" meeting. Language was added to the C.U.P. recommendations to
include a 6' privacy fence be added to the outdoor ceremony space to limit noise impact to the
adjacent property to the North as well as a fencing plan be submitted as part of the Site Plan
application.
• The applicant provided a graphic of the outdoor space which depicted how the outdoor space will
look with the bermed area/seating and buffering.
Keller shared the Planning Commission is asked to provide recommendation to the City Council by
adopting a Finding of Fact with conditions. Keller reminded the Commission they may add, eliminate, or
place other reasonable conditions on the C.U.P. Keller provided examples of possible conditions and
shared the Staff recommended conditions for approval. The City Council serves as the final authority on
all C.U.P.'s.'The 60-day land use rule does apply. The Council has until September 19t" to act unless a
written extension is provided to the applicant stating the reason for the extension. The C.U.P. is currently
on the September 5t", Council Agenda.
Staff and Commission discussed the possibility of adding language to the C.U.P., which would require the
applicant to add a right -turn lane in the future if there is an increase in traffic due to the development of
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this property. The Commission would like to see the main access be an entry only driveway because of
the hill that creates a blind spot when exiting the driveway and to utilize the other driveway as the exit.
The Commission asked if the applicant could comment whether the driveway to the south is going to be
used as a public entrance/exit.
Ken Bellicot, 2244 Orchid Loop South, Saint Cloud,
Applicant: Ken replied they are looking at utilizing
both driveways as an entrance%xit from the property. Bellicot has spoken with District 742; they are
exploring the possibility of expanding the school zone to further reduce the speed limit in this area. He is
expecting the traffic to each event to be spread out and does not anticipate traffic backing up onto the
road causing congestion.
Dullinger asked the applicant if the parking lots have been reconfigured after having additional
topography work completed.
Bellicot explained they are exploring the option of moving one of the parking lots further south and putting
it behind one of the berms.
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Dullinger asked if Bellicot would be opposed to having fire suppression as a condition of the C.U.P.
Bellicot responded they are in favor of meeting code requirements regarding fire suppression.
The Commission began discussing and making changes to we
re st of staff recommended recommended by the conditions
of
approval included within the packet. The following changes
• Water/Sewer line extension: Commission recommended utility extension be installed prior to
receiving Certificate of Occupancy.
Outdoor Ceremony Space: The Commission recommended the outdoor ceremony space to be
•fully screened with a year-round living fence as required by ordinance to limit light and noise
impact to the adjacent northern property.
Accessory Structure: The Commission recommended the same or similar exterior building
• material, such as siding, and shingles be used on the accessory building as the principal building.
• Significant Changes: The Commission recommended if any significant changes as determined by
the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission occur, the applicant shall seek an
amendment to this Conditional Use Permit. The Commission omitted the rest of the language
related to this proposed condition.
Hours of Operation: The Commission recommended hours of operation be from 8AM-9PM
Sunday — Thursday and 6AM-12AM Friday — Saturday.
Dullinger made a motion to Adopt a Finding of Fact for the Conditional Use Permit based on the
Staff Recommended Conditions of Approval noting the changes made during the meeting;
seconded by Louwagie and passed unanimously.
b. Public Hearing — Variance — KAB Land LLC (continued from 8/14/23)
Keller shared the applicant is proposing to surface some of the parking lots within the site with gravel.
Driveways, entrance, and drop-off area will be paved with asphalt. City Code requires surfacing to be
paved, asphalt, or paver materials. The Commission is asked to recommend a Finding of Fact to approve
Resolution 2023-002V or deny Resolution 2023-001V; proposed variance request. Conditions of the
variance may be imposed by the Commission.
Dullinger opened the Public Hearing at 8:32PM.
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Ken Bellicot, 2244 Orchid Loop South, St. Cloud, Applicant. Ken explained they would like to keep the
naturescape as natural as possible. They are planning to surface the main parking lot with asphalt h concrete. Bellicot is asking for the overflow parking lots to be surfaced with a material that blends into the
landscape more naturally, something that will also meet the compaction and dustless requirements.
Dullinger closed the Public Hearing at 8:34PM.
Loso made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-002V approving the variance request; motion
failed as there was not a second.
Dullinger made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-001V to deny the variance request; seconded
by Mick.
Aye: Louwagie, Margl, Mick, Dullinger, Thompson Motion Prevails 5:1
Nay: Loso
Other Business: Keller provided an update on the agenda for the Planning Commission meeting
scheduled for September 11th, 2023.
Ad'ourn: Dullinger moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:37PM. The motion was seconded by Margl
and the motion carried.
Minutes approved by:
Nate Keller
Community Development Director