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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.13.23November 131h, 2023 Page 1 of 3 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met on Monday, November 13th; 2023, at 6:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Planning Commission Members Present: Commissioners Keith Louwagie, Mark Thompson, Carmie Mick, John Hazen, Bob Loso, Isabella Margl Absent: Gina Dullinger Staff Present: Nate Keller, Community Development Director Public Comments: None. Agenda Review & Adoption: Hazen made a motion to approve Agenda Review & Adoption. The motion was seconded by Louwagie and passed unanimously by those present. Approval of October 9th 2023 minutes• Louwagie made a motion to approve the October 9th minutes. The motion was seconded by Hazen and passed unanimously by those present. New Business: a. Public Hearing - Rezone of 13 2"d Ave NW - House Hern, LLC Keller provided the Commission with an overview of a rezone application submitted by House of Hem. Currently, the property is zoned R-3 multi -family; the request is to rezone to B-1 Central Business District which coincides with the future land use. Keller shared that the applicant's intent is to build a -commercial building. A building with multi -space or a building with 1-2 users is likely what will be located on the site. Keller also shared a map with photos indicating how the surrounding properties are currently zoned. Mick opened the Public Hearing at 6:12PM. Craig & BriAnne Hem, 447 92th Ave SE, Applicants: Craig &:BriAnne shared their history with the City of St. Joseph. They explained they are looking for the publics input as to what type of business they would like •to see come to St. Joseph. A sign with a QR Code is located on the property. The public is encouraged to complete the survey questions and share their ideas. At this time over 200 responses have ,been received. The Commission and applicants, discussed current ideas as to the type of building that may be constructed and whether there are tenants committed to the space. BriAnne shared the type of building is still being considered, they have received a lot of interest from potential tenants. Mick closed the Public Hearing at 6:21PM.: Hazen made a motion to approve the Finding of Fact Resolution. The motion was seconded by Margl and passed unanimously by those present. Hazen made a motion to approve the Rezone Resolution. The motion was seconded by Louwagie and passed unanimously by those present. b. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit — Outdoor Storage - Manion's Properties, LLC Keller shared Manion's is requesting a conditional use permit for outdoor storage on a parcel they own; not attached, to the other parcels they own. There are no records of an existing C.U. P on their other properties as they were annexed into the city. Manion's is proposing to use the, outdoor storage space to store lumber and shingles. The storage yard meets the setbacks that are within the city's ordinance. The existing storage yards are enclosed with chain link fencing that has barbed wire on top. They are proposing to enclose this storage yard with the same material November 131h, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Keller gave an overview of the Findings of Fact and Conditions of Approval. One item Keller pointed to is a potential roadway corridor adjacent to the site. Due to the wetlands within the site, the corridor may need to go through the NE portion of the site. At this time the corridor location is undetermined and cannot be designed until it is known how the property to the north develops. The applicant has been made aware of this via a condition of the C.U.P. Mick opened the Public Hearing at 6:34PM. Rob Manion, owner & applicant: Spoke to the Council and explained they are looking to expand their business which is why they are requesting additional outdoor storage space. Council and applicant discussed the current properties owned by Manion's, the current use at those properties, and access to the property. Hazen asked how far out the future transportation plan is. Keller explained there is no timetable; the plan is development driven. As no one wished to speak, Mick closed the Public Hearing at 6:39PM. Loso made a motion to approve the Finding of Fact Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hazen and passed unanimously by those present. c. 2024 Land Use Application Submittal Deadlines Keller asked for the Commission's acceptance and approval of the 2024 Planning Commission submittal deadlines and meeting dates. Full applications must be submitted three weeks prior to the Planning Commission meeting. This allows staff time to review and end out public hearing notices. Hazen made a motion to approve the 2024 Land Use Application Submittal Deadlines. The motion was seconded by Margl and passed unanimously by those present. Old Business: a. Public Hearing — Zoning Amendment 502.12 — Land requirements in Industrial Zoned Properties Keller reminded the Commission direction was given at the last planning commission meeting to have staff bring a draft back to the commission for formal ordinance amendment and public hearing. Mick opened the Public Hearing at 6:44PM. As no one wished to speak, Mick closed the public hearing at 6:44PM. Thompson made a motion to approve Recommendation on Ordinance Amendment Resolution. The motion was seconded by Louwagie and passed unanimously by those present. Hazen made a motion to approve Recommendation on Summary Publication. The motion was seconded by Loso and passed unanimously by those present. Other Business: Keller updated the Commission on the following: • The feed mill property located by the Wobegon Trail was purchased. Keller met with the buyer and went over the next steps regarding the development of the property. • The Quonset building located adjacent to the post office has been purchased. The buyer is currently renovating the building. There is no tenant at this time. • City Council directed staff to work with the applicant of the C.U.P. for the Special Event Facility on revising conditions of their C.U.P. The holiday hours of operation and the accessory building November 13th, 2023 Page 3 of 3 matching the principal building were the two conditions that will require action by the Council at an upcoming meeting. City Council approved the C.U.P. submitted by Summit Commons, LLC for the outdoor storage area along the Wobegon Trail with the addition of an alternative landscape plan. The applicant is willing to go through the state permitting process to plant trees outside of their property, closer to the trail in the right of way which is owned by the state and maintained by the county. Plantings in this area will provide more of a buffer from the view of the trail to the storage site. Ad'ourn: Hazen moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50PM. The motion was seconded by Louwagie and the motion carried. Minutes approved by: 7_� Nate Keller Community Development Director