CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING OCTOBER 5, 2010

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Members Harty, John Kvamme, Kermit Swanson, Eli Hoehn, Joey Hulsebus and Kim Spriggs  were present.  Member Chelsea Alger was absent. Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille, Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton, Public Works Director Lewis Giesking, and City Engineer Jeff Domras.

 

Agenda

 

A motion was made by Spriggs, seconded by Hulsebus to approve the agenda.  All members voting aye, the agenda was approved as presented.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Kvamme to approve the minutes of August 3, 2010.  All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as submitted.

 

New Business

 

City of Saint Peter Road Right of Way Plat No. 1

 

Wille stated that the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2009-07, “A Resolution Recommending The Adoption Of The City Road Right Of Way Plat No. 1” on September 1, 2009.  Since that time, the City, MN/DOT, DOA and the private property owners have come to the final agreement as to the appropriate transfer of lands between the multiple property owners.  Wille indicated that as a result of the final negotiations, it was necessary to provide for a minor adjustment to the recommended plat.  Domras explained that the parcels and dimensions stayed the same but that the table depicting property transfers changed.

 

A motion was made by Harty, seconded by Spriggs to introduce Resolution No. 2010 – 08, “Resolution Repealing The Previously Adopted Resolution 2009-07 And Alternatively Recommending The Adoption Of An Amended City Of Saint Peter Road Right Of Way Plat No. 1”.  All members voting aye, the resolution was passed and adopted.

 

Conditional Use Permit Review – Substation

 

Wille said the City has proceeded with plans to construct a new electrical substation (which is considered a Major Utility Facility) within the North Industrial Park.  Wille stated that the land is currently zoned Limited Industrial (I-1) by the Zoning Ordinance.  He indicated that the establishment of a Major Utility Facility is allowed as a conditional use with the I-1 zoning district.

 

Wille stated that a conditional use requires; the Planning Commissions review as well as their recommendation as to potential conditions of the use to the Board of Appeals and Adjustments.  Wille stated that the Board of Appeals and Adjustments has scheduled a public hearing regarding the conditional use permit for Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.  He indicated that notices have been mailed to property owners within 350’ of the proposed site.

 

Giesking reported that arborvitae have already been planted for screening purposes.  He also stated that the water tower lighting will be the only lighting except for lights used for emergency repairs.

 

Reports

 

RPUD – Residential Planned Unit Development Overlay

 

Wille reported that the City Council reviewed the RPUD at the workshop on Monday, October 4, 2010.

 

Adjournment

 

The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 5:30.

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Hulsebus to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.                                                                                                                                                  

 

                                                                                   

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING August 3, 2010

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Members Harty, John Kvamme, Kermit Swanson, Chelsea Alger, Joey Hulsebus and Kim Spriggs (arrived 5:36 p.m.) were present.  Member Eli Hoehn was absent. Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille and Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton.

 

Agenda

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Hulsebus to approve the agenda.  All members voting aye, the agenda was approved as presented.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Swanson to approve the minutes of July 13, 2010 with the addition of Kermit Swanson as those members present and Chelsea replaced by Alger under “Agenda”.  All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as amended.

 

Residential Planned Unit Development Overlay District Public Hearing

 

Wille opened the Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m.

 

With no comments, Wille closed the Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m.

 

Residential Planned Unit Development Overlay District Public Hearing

 

Wille stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission developed the Residential Planned Unit Development Overlay District (RPUD) regulations to attempt to allow and encourage higher density, mixed income, mixed use neighborhoods in proximity to the core of the City.  He recommended that the Commission approve a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the RPUD regulations as developed by the Planning Commission.  Members reviewed the Ordinance and made a number of grammatical changes as well as the wording in Sec. 24-506.  General Provisions 4) a) changing “Will achieve the purpose for with a RPUD may be approved …” to “Will achieve the public benefits for which a RPUD may be approved…..”.

 

A motion was made by Spriggs, seconded by Alger, to introduce Resolution No. 2010 – 07 entitled, “A Resolution Recommending That The City Council Amend Saint Peter City Code, Chapter 254 ‘Land use Regulation And Zoning To Adopt Regulation For The Creation Of A (RPUD) Residential Planned Unit Development overlay District’”.  All members voting aye, the resolution was adopted. 

 

Adjournment

 

The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:30.

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Alger to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING JULY 13, 2010

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.  Members Harty, John Kvamme, Kermit Swanson, Kim Spriggs, Chelsea Agler, and Eli Hoehn were present.  Member Joey Hulsebus was absent. Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille and Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton.

 

Agenda

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Kvamme to approve the agenda.  All members voting aye, the agenda was approved as presented.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Swanson to approve the minutes of February 2, 2010.  All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Recommending Trail Master Plan

 

Wille stated that at the June Planning and Zoning workshop the Commission reviewed the suggested amendments to the Trail Master Plan and were of the opinion that the plan was appropriate.  Wille recommended that the Commission approve the resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the plan as prepared by the Parks Board.

 

A motion was made by Spriggs, seconded by Hoehn to introduce Resolution No. 2010 – 06 entitled, “A Resolution Recommending That The City Council Adopt An Amended Master Trail Plan Prepared By The Saint Peter Parks Board”.  Alger stated that she approves the changes to the plan but would also like to advocate for a trail between Sunrise Drive and Traverse Road for safety reasons.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

  

Subdivision Ordinance (Density Regulations)

 

Wille stated that at the last Planning and Zoning workshop, members continued to discuss the most appropriate, effective way of encouraging or requiring enhanced residential densities in proximity to the center of town.  At that meeting the Commission deemed that the following three actions were necessary; a) drafting language for a Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) addition to the Zoning Ordinance b) remove the specific residential density requirements from the draft Subdivision Ordinance and c) amend the future land use map in the Comprehensive Plan to show the desired location of future Residential Planned Unit Developments which would enhance residential density.

 

Wille indicated that he removed the specific residential density requirements from the draft Subdivision Ordinance.  He also proposed an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which included a RPUD overlay. 

 

Wille set a Public Hearing for the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance for Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.  Wille stated that once the Ordinances are approved by the City Council, the future land use map in the Comprehensive Plan could be amended. 

 

Reports

 

LJP – Will be consolidating their operation in North Mankato.

 

Kwik Trip -  Construction should be completed by November.

 

Creation Technology Building – Wille received in inquiry regarding leasing the building.  He directed the person to Lidstrom Commercial Realtors.

 

Saint Peter Food Coop -  Wille met with representatives from the Coop and Nielsen’s.  The Coop asked for a 60 day extension on their purchase option.  Wille indicated that the Coop would be seeking a $350,000 revolving loan at 3%, amortized on a 20 year schedule, with a balloon payment at the end of 10 years.  Wille stated the EDA would have the second mortgage and there would not be a Personal Guarantee.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Alger to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING February 2, 2010

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Members Harty, John Kvamme, Kim Spriggs, and David Hoehn were present.  Members Chelsea Alger and Joey Hulsebus were absent. Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille, Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton, Public Works Director Lewis Giesking, and Jeff Domras and Janele Fowlds of Bolton and Menk.

 

Agenda

 

A motion was made by Spriggs, seconded by Swanson to approve the agenda.  All members voting aye, the agenda was approved as presented.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Swanson to approve the minutes of  January 5, 2010. All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Kwik Trip Preliminary Plat

 

Wille reopened the public hearing at 5:32 p.m. 

 

Wille stated that Kwik Trip has proposed the replatting of Block 192 to accommodate the construction of a new convenience store/car wash facility.

 

Wille closed the public hearing at 5:33 p.m.

 

A motion was made by Spriggs, seconded by Swanson to introduce Resolution No. 2010 – 04 entitled, “Resolution Recommending Approval of the Preliminary Plat Of Saint Peter Kwik Trip Addition”.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

  

St. Peter Kwik Trip Addition – Final Plat

 

Wille stated that the Jefferson Avenue roadway will be under construction in May and that Kwik Trip construction will begin in July, 2010. 

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Spriggs, to introduce Resolution No. 2010 – 05 entitled, “Resolution Recommending Approval Of The Final Plat Of Saint Peter Kwik Trip Addition”.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

 

Subdivision Ordinance (Density Regulations)

 

Wille stated that the Planning Commission completed a comprehensive revision to the Saint Peter Subdivision Ordinance and recommended that the City Council adopt the revisions.  Upon review, the City Council referred the ordinance back to the Planning Commission asking them to reconsider the regulations pertaining to residential density.

 

Kvamme pointed out that some advantages of increased density includes; less expensive for the developer, delayed growth towards the western ridge of town, closer to churches, schools, pool,  and keeping with the 70% single family/30% multi family ratio.

 

Wille said that he is not convinced that regulating residential densities is neither necessary nor effective.  He was concerned that the calculations of density at the time of platting have not correlation or relevance to the calculations determined following construction of the residential units. 

 

Wille recommended that Kvamme, Alger and himself meet, compose guidelines and present them to the Commission for review.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Spriggs to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 6:03                                                                                                                                                  p.m.

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING JANUARY 5, 2010

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Members Harty, John Kvamme, Chelsea Alger, Joey Hulsebus and Kermit Swanson were present.  Member Kim Spriggs was absent and there is one vacancy on the Commission.  Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille, Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton, Water/Wastewater/Storm Water Superintendent Peter Moulton, and Jeff Domras and Janele Fowlds of Bolton and Menk.

 

Agenda

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Kvamme to approve the agenda.  All members voting aye, the agenda was approved as presented.

 

Election

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Kvamme to nominate Harty for President.  A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Hulsebus to nominate Alger as Vice President.  A motion was made by Hulsebus, seconded by Alger to elect the Director of Community Development as Secretary.  All members voting aye, the motions carried.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Alger to approve the minutes of November 10, 2009. All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Public Hearings

 

Vacation of Alley/Jefferson Avenue R-O-W

 

Wille opened the public hearing at 5:34 p.m. 

 

Wille stated that Kwik Trip has proposed the replatting of Block 192 to accommodate the construction of a new convenience store/car wash facility. He stated that an 18 foot portion of Block 192 was dedicated as Jefferson Avenue right-of-way to accommodate multiple ownership interests within the Block.  Wille stated that since the entire block is under single ownership, the dedication is no longer necessary.

 

Wille closed the public hearing at 5:35 p.m.

 

 

St. Peter Kwik Trip Addition – Preliminary Plat

 

Wille opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m.

 

Wille reported that Kwik Trip, Inc. has petitioned to re-plat the property to accommodate their planned redevelopment and construction.

 

At 5:41 p.m. Chairperson Harty continued the public hearing until the next Planning and Zoning Meeting.

 

Habitat for Humanity Addition

 

Wille opened the public hearing at 5:42 p.m.

 

Habitat for Humanity has offered to purchase a 1 acre parcel of land lying west of the Church Street right-of-way from the City of Saint Peter.  Wille stated that Habitat for Humanity has submitted a Preliminary and Final Plat for the property which depicts the creation of three lots, all of which meet the minimum size, width and frontage.

   

Wille closed the public hearing at 5:42 p.m.

 

New Business

 

Vacation of Alley/Jefferson Avenue R-O-W

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Hulsebus to introduce Resolution No. 2010-01, “Resolution Recommending That The City Council Approve The Petition To Vacate The North-South Alley Within Block 192, City Of Saint Peter And The North 18 Feet Of Lots 10 & 11, Block 192, City Of Saint Peter Dedicated To The Jefferson Avenue Right-Of-Way”.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

 

Kwik Trip Preliminary Plat & Final Plat

 

A short discussion was held regarding the preliminary plat. 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Alger to table this item of business until the next Planning and Zoning meeting.  All members voting aye, the motion carried.

 

 

Habitat For Humanity Preliminary Plat

 

Alger asked who owns/maintains the bituminous walkway between Sunrise Meadows apartments and the 1 acre parcel (City owned property) that Habitat is purchasing.  Alger also inquired if City staff would have access to the water tower once the property is sold.

 

Wille indicated that he would research the ownership issue. 

 

Peter Moulton indicated that staff would have access to the water tower. 

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Hulsebus to introduce Resolution No. 2010-02, “Resolution Recommending Approval Of The Preliminary Plat Of Habitat For Humanity Addition”.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

 

 

Habitat For Humanity Final Plat

 

A motion was made by Hulsebus, seconded by Alger to introduce Resolution No. 2010-03, “Resolution Recommending Approval Of The Final Plat Of Habitat For Humanity Addition”.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

 

Reports  

 

Wille reported that the Subdivision Ordinance with the modified density requirements will be brought to the City Council for approval in the near future.

 

Wille was asked to find out the length of a Planning and Zoning Commission member term and also each members term.

 

The next scheduled meeting will be held on February 2, 2010.

 

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Alger to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.