CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING NOVEMBER 10, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the regular meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.  Members Harty, John Kvamme, Justin Simpson, and Kermit Swanson were present.  Members Joey Huslebus, Chelsea Alger and Kim Spriggs were absent.  City Staff present were Director of Community Development Director Russ Wille and Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton.  Jeff Domras and Janele Fowlds of Bolton and Menk were present.  Visitor present was Hans Zietlow of Kwik Trip.

 

Agenda

 

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

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Kvamme to approve the minutes of October 6, 2009 with the deletion of the second “Director” in the first paragraph.   All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as amended.

 

Public Hearing -Kwik Trip Preliminary & Final Plat

 

Community Development Director Russ Wille opened the Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m.  ‘

 

Wille stated that Kwik Trip, Inc. purchased the property platted as Block 192, Town of St. Peter (former Southside Motel), which consisted of 12 lots.  He indicated the parcels were divided by both a north-south alley and east-west alley.  Wille indicated that Kwik Trip, Inc. has petitioned to re-plat the property to accommodate their planned redevelopment and construction.

 

Wille stated that the utilities currently located under the platted ally have been relocated at Kwik Trip’s expense.  He said the utility systems are now placed within new easements and were relocated with the approval and assistance of the applicable private and public utilities.

 

Janele Fowlds, Bolton & Menk, stated that the existing lots would be replatted as a single block and parcel.  She stated that the east-west alley has been vacated but that the north-south alley needed to be vacated before the preliminary or final plats are approved.  She recommended that the vacation of the north-south alley take place at the same time the City vacates a portion of Jefferson Avenue. 

 

Wille recommended the Public Hearing continue at the next Planning and Zoning meeting.

 

Reports

 

Wille reported that Habitat for Humanity is interested in purchasing the Church Street lot (located in the 1400 Block) from the City.  He indicated they plan on subdividing the lot.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Simpson to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING OCTOBER 6, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

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

 

Agenda

 

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

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Simpson, seconded by Spriggs to approve the minutes of September 1, 2009.   All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Road Right-Of-Way Plat No. 1

 

Wille stated that a public hearing was held at the October 6, 2009 Planning and Zoning meeting regarding the realignment of Washington Avenue to provide connectivity to Highway 169 (Road Right-Of-Way Plat No. 1).  At that public hearing, questions entertained by property owners adjacent to the proposed realignment were addressed.

 

Domras addressed the Commission and said that minor changes have been made to the Plat since the Public Hearing.  He indicated that all the property owners have been identified except for a 10 foot span of land extending from Freeman Drive to South Washington Avenue.  He stated that MDOT would be reviewing and determining what to do with the 25’ of property located on each side of South Washington Avenue.  Domras indicated that MNDOT has provided approval of the Plat. 

 

A motion was made by Spriggs, seconded by Alger, to introduce Resolution No. 2009 -07, entitled “Resolution Recommending The Adoption Of City Of Saint Peter Road Right Of Way Plat No. 1”.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted. 

 

Reports

 

Wille distributed a copy of the Road Right Of Way Plat No. 1 pertaining to Freeman Drive.  He indicated that a series of roads will be vacated and a public hearing held.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Swanson to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Members Harty, John Kvamme, Justin Simpson, and Joey Hulsebus were present, Chelsea Alger arrived at 5:36 p.m., Members Kim Schultz and Kermit Swanson were absent.  City Staff present were Director of Community Development Director Russ Wille, Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton, and Public Works Director Lewis Giesking, and Bolton & Menk Staff Jeff Domras and Janele Fowlds.  Visitors present were Brett Haslip (MarWey Mobile Home Park), Arvin VanderPlas  (Autotronics), Robert :Shorty” Johnson (Tire One) and Mark and Kathy Thorsell.

 

Agenda

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Huslebus, to approve the agenda with the correction of the August 4, 2009 Minutes to be approved.  All members voting aye, the motion carried.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Huslebus to approve the minutes of August 4, 2009.   All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Public Hearing – City of Saint Peter Road Right Of Way Plat No. 1

 

Harty opened the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.

 

Public Works Director Lewis Giesking reviewed the proposed Right Of Way Plat No. 1.  Giesking explained that the plat would serve to realign Washington Avenue to provide connectivity to Highway #169.  He stated the plat would eliminate the northerly access of Freeman Drive from Highway #169.  He also said the plat proposed Freeman Drive end in a cul-de-sac at its northern terminus.

 

Giesking pointed out that the plat would assist in controlling security and access to the Regional Treatment Center.  He said that alterations of Freeman Drive, and eliminating the existing northerly access to Freeman Drive from Highway #169, would improve vehicular safety and better control access to the highway.  Giesking said that a new intersection onto Highway #169 would be established east of the Regional Treatment Center intersection. 

 

Domras of Bolton & Menk stated that several scenarios were contemplated and this plan was chosen because it was the most feasible and it met all of the requirements.  He indicated that it minimizes disturbance to the wetlands and the new access onto Highway #169 is ¼ of a mile away from the nearest intersection.

 

Fowlds of Bolton & Menk explained the Right Of Way Plat No. 1 map.  She indicated that distinguishing all of the property owners involved in the re-platting of the property has been very difficult due to the railroad property dedication and property abstracts. 

 

Brett Haslip,46397 333^rd Lane, Kasota, MN  56050, owner and operator of MarWey Mobile Home Park, expressed his concerns.  He asked who was going to pay for the realignment.  Giesking said MNDOT would fund 100% of the construction.  Haslip also asked how the residents of MarWey would exit the mobile home park if there was flooding similar to 1993, 1997 and 2001.  He stated that the southern most entrance of the park had been under water.  Giesking stated that an emergency access to Highway #99 would be available.

 

Haslip submitted a petition with 66 signatures from residents of MarWey Mobile Home Park objecting to the Road Right-of-Way Plat No. 1.

 

Kathleen Thorsell, 2041 Valders Avenue North. Golden Valley, MN 55527, owner of 1910 Freeman Drive addressed the Commission.  She expressed her concern over the loss of trees that would take place.  She also asked how the new holding pond (that will be located north of the extended Washington Avenue) would affect the spring fed pond that is located on her property.  Giesking said that trees would be planted but that access had to be maintained to the pond for maintenance reasons.  Giesking did not feel the new pond would have any impact on Thorsell’s existing pond as the water would be coming from different directions.

   

Bill Olson, Physical Plant Operations Manager at the Regional Treatment Center, stated this project will have a positive impact for the Regional Treatment Center.  It will allow for a “front door” access to the RTC campus.

 

 Harty closed the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.

 

Wille announced that formal action on the Road “Right-of-Way Plat No. 1 will take place at a later date.  He informed the visitors that there will not be any further notice mailed to property owners but encouraged them to watch the City website or check the public notice board at City Hall.

 

 

Robert “Shorty” Johnson Waiver of Subdivision

 

Wille stated that Shorty Johnson has submitted a Waiver of Subdivision application in order to change lot lines creating two parcels out of Lots 1-6, Block 193, Amended Plat.  Wille stated that Tire One and other associated businesses are located within the structure which would be located on the northern most lot.  Johnson intends to sell the south lot for the future development of Autotronics.

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Kvamme to introduce Resolution No. 2009 -06, entitled “Resolution Approving Waive Of Subdivision For Lots 1 -6 , Block 193, Amended Plat, City Of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota”.  Alger amended the Resolution by deleting “a hardship will result if the property owner is forced to comply with the provisions of the subdivision code” from the third WHEREAS.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed as amended.

 

Reports

 

Wille distributed a copy of the Road Right Of Way Plat No. 1 pertaining to Freeman Drive.  He indicated that a series of roads will be vacated and a public hearing held.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Hulsebus to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION  AUGUST 4, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER

OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES

 

 

The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary Ann Harty at 5:30 p.m.  Attendance was taken with Commissioners John Kvamme, Kim Schultz, Mary Ann Harty, Chelsea Alger, Joey Hulsebus and Kermit Swanson in attendance.  Commission member Justin Simpson has notified the Community Development office that he was unable to attend.  Community Development Director Russ Wille, Public Works Director Lewis Giesking, City Engineer Jeff Domras, Robert “Shorty” Johnson and Arvin Vander Plas were also in attendance.

 

AGENDA

 

The Community Development Director recommended an adding discussion regarding the vacation of Highway 295 and development of an alternative roadway plat.  Motion by Alger to approve the agenda with the addition suggested by Wille.  The motion was seconded by Schultz.  All voting in favor, motion carried.

 

MINUTES

 

Motion by Schultz, seconded by Alger to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2009 meeting of the Commission as submitted. All voting in favor, motion carried.

 

JOHNSON REZONING PETITION

 

Wille reported that Robert “Shorty” Johnson has petitioned to rezone his property at the northwest corner of the Front Street and Jefferson Avenue intersection.  The land is to be sold for development pending the rezoning.  Arvin VanderPlas would intend to construct a new auto repair business at the site if the rezoning is approved.

 

Wille reported that the rezoning would not materially impact the use or operation of any of the adjoining uses.  The property could be reasonably developed under the regulations of the (C-4) Highway Service Commercial zoning district.  The current (I-2) General Industrial district development regulations would prohibit the planned development due to the need for excessive yard setbacks.

 

Wille noted that to accommodate the development schedule, a public hearing before the City Council has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Community Center.

 

Motion by Swanson, second by Schultz, to introduce Resolution No. 2009 – 05, “Resolution Recommending That The Saint Peter City Council Amend Chapter 11 By Rezoning A Tract Of Land From I-2 (General Industrial) To C-4 (Highway Service Commercial) As Petitioned”.   All voting in favor, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

 

HIGHWAY #295 VACATION / REPLAT

 

Public Works Director Giesking and City Engineer Domras explained the negotiations leading to the proposed vacation of Highway #295 and the re-platting of the roadway as Washington Avenue.  They also explained the alterations proposed to the Freeman Drive plat.

 

The changes are proposed in an attempt to improve the controlled access to the Regional Treatment Center.  The changes will also enhance the safety and circulation of the Highway #169 motoring public.  Finally, the changes would be expected to enhance the connectivity and circulation of the remaining municipal street system.

 

City Attorney Jim Brandt will prepare the necessary documents to accomplish the goals of the Minnesota Department of Administration, Minnesota Department of Transportation and City of Saint Peter.  A public hearing before the Planning Commission has tentatively been scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the next regular Commission meeting.  The schedule is contingent upon the preparation of the appropriate legal documentation of the alterations.

 

Commissioner Alger recommended that when the public notice is mailed, is that specific notification be provided to the residents of the MarWey Mobile Home Park in addition to the land owners.  Wille indicated that his office will coordinate the mailing to both the owners and the residents of rental properties.

 

ADJOURN

 

With no further business to conduct, motion by Swanson, seconded by Alger to adjourn.  The Chair adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:05 p.m.

 

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING JULY 7, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Members Harty, Kermit Swanson, Kim Schultz, Justin Simpson, Chelsea Alger, and Joey Hulsebus were present, Member Kvamme was absent. City Staff present were Director of Community Development Director Russ Wille and Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton. 

 

Agenda

 

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

 

Oath of Office

 

Wille administered the Oath of Office to new member Joey Hulsebus.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Alger to approve the minutes of April 7, 2009.   All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Registered Land Survey #62

 

Wille stated that when Southwest Minnesota Housing constructed their multi-family housing complex in Nicollet Meadows Subdivision in 2003 they also included a playground with equipment and structures.  He said when the project was completed the owners opened the playground to the public.  Wille stated that a young boy was injured on the playground and SWMHP insurance agent said the playground must be restricted to the residents and their guests.

 

Wille indicated that the City of Saint Peter agreed to provide a “rider” insurance policy to add the playground and equipment to the roster of sites insured by the City.  Wille said it was determined that the solution was not ideal and that the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust was not satisfied with insuring the equipment owned and maintained by a third party.

 

Wille stated that in order to keep the playground open to the public, the City would need to take ownership of the playground.  Wille said that Registered Land Survey #62 would provide for the parcel split which would allow for the transfer of ownership.

 

Alger asked if SWMHP would maintain the playground at City standards.  Wille indicated they would. 

 

A motion was made by Alger, seconded by Schultz, to introduce Resolution No. 2009 - 04 entitled, “Resolution Approving Waiver of Subdivision For Lot 1, Block 6, Nicollet Meadows Subdivision, City of Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota And Accepting Registered Land Survey No. 62” with the following amendment, deleting “a hardship will result if the property owner is forced to comply with the provisions of the subdivision code; and”.  All members voting aye, the resolution was passed and adopted.

 

Reports

 

Wille distributed a copy of the Road Right Of Way Plat No. 1 pertaining to Freeman Drive.  He indicated that a series of roads will be vacated and a public hearing held.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Alger to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING APRIL 7, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members Harty, Kim Schultz, John Kvamme, Justin Simpson, Chelsea Alger, and Kermit Swanson were present.  Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille and Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton.

 

Agenda

 

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

 

Oath of Office

 

Wille administered the Oath of Office to new member Chelsea Alger.

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Simpson to approve the minutes of February 3, 2008. All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Ordinance Text Amendments – Commercial Recycling Service

 

Wille explained that a local business is contemplating an expansion within the (I-2) General Industrial District.  He indicated that the operations would be considered to be “Scrap & Salvage” services by the existing ordinance.  Wille stated that “Scrap & Salvage” services are allowed as a Conditional Use within the I-2 district.

 

Wille stated that the business owner is concerned that the “Scrap & Salvage” services use classification is too broadly defined and has asked the Planning Commission to initiate an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would provide for the operation of a materials recycling center under a conditional use classification. 

 

Wille said that the business owner is currently working with the MPCA to finalize rules and regulations governing the operation of such a recycling center.  Wille said that once that is finalized, the MPCA will license the operation and monitor its conformance to the established standards.  Wille stated that the definition would require that the operations be conducted within an “Enclosed Site” and precludes the handling of household solid waste as well as any hazardous wastes. 

 

Wille said that if the Commission provides for the requested use classification, they would need to provide a definition of what would constitute an enclosed site.  Wille recommended that the Commission approve the resolution defining an enclosed site as well as defining an industrial use type to be known as materials recycling services.

 

Discussion followed.  Commission members expressed their concern over the noise level that may be created, especially if the facility is under operation 24 hours per day.  They also said they were concerned with the storage area and whether or not it would be visible to the public.

 

Kvamme suggested that the owner of the property (which will be the EDA) apply and receive a Conditional Use Permit.

 

A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Schultz to introduce Resolution No. 2009-03, “A Resolution Recommending That The City Council Amend Saint Peter City Code, Chapter 11, Section 11.05 Defining An Enclosed Site And Section 11.06, Subdivision 3 Defining An Industrial Use Type To Be Known As Materials Recycling Services” with the following addition: Section 11.19 “I-2 General Industrial District” Subdivision 3, Paragraph C, ii.            Materials Recycling Services.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted as amended.

 

Reports  

 

Wille reported that the Highway 169 project is going well.  He indicated that the owners of the KWIK Trip property have offered their site as a staging area for the highway project.

 

Wille announced that the following public hearings will be held at the April 27, 2009 City Council meeting:  Rezoning C-5, Text Amendments, and Adoption of the Subdivision Ordinance.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Alger to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

 

 

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING FEBRUARY 3, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.  Members Harty, Kim Schultz, John Kvamme, Justin Simpson, and Kermit Swanson were present.  Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille, Administrative Secretary Cindy Moulton, and Public Works Director Lewis Giesking.

 

Agenda

 

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

 

Minutes

 

A motion was made by Schultz, seconded by Swanson to approve the minutes of January 6, 2009. All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Resolution Recommending Adoption of Subdivision Ordinance

 

Wille stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the final draft of the Subdivision Ordinance at the workshop that took place prior to the meeting.  He recommended the Commission approve the Resolution with the discussed changes.

 

A motion was made by Schultz, seconded by Simpson to introduce Resolution No. 2009-02, “Resolution Recommending That The City Council Repeal Saint Peter City Code, Chapter 12 “Subdivision Regulation” and Alternatively Adopt A Revised Ordinance As Prepared By The Saint Peter Planning And Zoning Commission” with the discussed changes.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

 

Reports  

 

Wille reported a meeting was held with property and business owners that are located on South Third Street from Broadway Avenue to Walnut Street regarding parking issues on South Third Street.  Wille indicated that there was no consensus to provide diagonal parking on the west side of the street and parallel parking on the east side.    

 

Giesking stated the Highway 169 Median project may take place this summer.

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Simpson, seconded by Swanson to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

 

 

CITY OF SAINT PETER

PLANNING AND ZONING JANUARY 6, 2009

SAINT PETER COMMUNITY CENTER GOVERNOR’S ROOM

 

 

Chairperson Mary Ann Harty called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members Harty, Kim Schultz, John Kvamme, Justin Simpson, and Kermit Swanson were present.  Staff Members present were Director of Community Development Russ Wille.

 

Election

 

A motion was made by Simpson, seconded by Swanson to nominate Harty for President.  A motion was made by Kvamme, seconded by Schultz to nominate Simpson as Vice President.  A motion was made by Harty, seconded by Schultz to elect Russ Wille as Secretary.  A motion was made by Simpson, seconded by Swanson to cease nominations.  All members voting aye, the motions carried.

 

Agenda

 

A motion was made by Schultz, 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 Sschultz to approve the minutes of October 7, 2008. All members voting aye, the minutes were approved as presented.

 

Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-17 (Kwik Trip)

 

A motion was made by Schultz, seconded by Swanson to introduce Resolution No. 2009-01, “Resolution Recommending Approval Of The Establishment Of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-17 And The Adoption Of A Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto”.  All members voting aye, the Resolution was passed and adopted.

 

Reports  - None

 

Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Schultz, seconded by Swanson to adjourn.  All members voting aye, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.