HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.12.24February 121h, 2024
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City of St. Joseph met on
Monday, February 12th, 2024, 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, Adam
Scepaniak, Jon Hazen, Carmie Mick
Staff Present: Nate Keller, Community Development Director via phone
Public Comments: None.
Agenda Review & Adoption: Hazen made a motion to approve Agenda Review & Adoption. The
motion was seconded by Thompson and passed unanimously.
Approval of November 13tt' 2023 minutes: Thompson made a motion to approve the November 13t"
minutes. The motion was seconded by Louwagie and passed unanimously by those present.
New Business:
a. Short-term rentals in B-1 Zoning district
Background information was provided to the Commission on short-term rentals by Keller. Currently
the City Code is silent on the use which means it is prohibited. The focus of the discussion for the
agenda item is in regards to Short-term rentals within the Downtown District.
Keller provided explanation on how other cities regulate, common concerns, and benefits in regards
to the use.
The Commission had conversation along with questions tied to: how the use could be regulated, what
requirements may look like, concerns/conflicts, positives, and more. Overall the Commission was
supportive of exploring options to consider allowing the use in the Downtown district.
Old Business:
a. Keller updated the Commission on: Feedmill rezone, Vacation of Easements for Industrial park projects
Other Business:
a. Keller provided updates on: House of Hern project, Joint Planning Board on March 13th, Industrial Park
Phase 2, Housing development, Joetown apts, River's Bend park, Community Development Intern,
Legislation.
Adiourn: Hazen moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 PM. The motion was seconded by Louwagie
and the motion carried.
Minutes approved by:
Nate Keller
Community Development Director