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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-21 JPC MINMinutes of the Joint Powers Committee July 21, 1982 MEMBERS PRESENT Ray Senkus, Cathy Buck, Ann Bodlovick, Harry Peterson STAFF PRESENT Robert Lockyear, Douglas Swenson, Rhonda Thode OTHERS PRESENT Don Raleigh, Dick Moore CALL TO ORDER Cathy Buck chaired the committee and called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Don Raleigh, representing Immuno Nuclear Corp., showed the committee a preliminary subdivision plan explaining Immuno Nuclear and the Spirit of St. Croix would like to subdivide Lot 1, Block 1 of the St. Croix Business Park, and divide the property currently owned by Immuno Nuclear into two lots. Raleigh stated it would not be a problem for Immuno Nuclear to plat the property, as recommended by the Planning Department, and has asked the surveyor to prepare a hard-shell plat. Raleigh stated Immuno Nuclear would like to construct a new building connecting onto the present building at the second story level with a 20' ramp, which would require a variance from the 20' sideyard set- back requirement. Raleigh stated a 40' ramp could be built, but is not as desirable as a 20' ramp in terms of heat, air conditioning, etc. Raleigh stated he has talked to the city engineer and a 20' ramp is permitted according to building codes and insurance requirements. Raleigh stated there was not a hardship relating to land use, and re- quested an amendment to the sideyard setback requirement in the Zoning Ordinance. Bob Lockyear stated if the Joint Powers Zoning Ordinance were changed, it should be clear that it would be a 10' sideyard setback for those sideyards which abut industrial property, and maintain a 20' sideyard setback where there is an abutting district other than industrial, and whatever the committee decides, it should be upheld in a consistent manner. Buck stated she had some hesitation amending the entire setback zoning ordinance for this one particular case. Lockyear stated it could be made a special use to reduce the sideyard setback from 20' to 10', which would mean anyone could apply for a special use permit. Joint Powers - Minutes July 21, 1982 Page 2 Ann Bodlovick moved to hold public hearings on August 18, 1982 for: 1. Considering an amendment to the Joint Powers Zoning Ordinance to allow 10' sideyard setback following the issuance of a Special Use Permit in an Industrial Zone. 2. The proposed plat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the St. Croix Business Park, and part of SE -1, of SE -1, Sec. 32, T30N, R20W. 3. Immuno Nuclear's request for a Special Use Permit from the 10' sideyard setback. 4. Immuno Nuclear's request for a variance from the 10' sideyard set- back. Seconded by Ray Senkus. Motion carried unanimously. Don Raleigh stated Immuno Nuclear would like to construct a 32' by 40' maintenance shed behind what is going to be the new building, which would require an amended Conditional Use Permit. Buck questioned what this would do to the parking lot plan. Raleigh stated there was plenty of available parking spaces, but it was closer to walk in from the street and Perhaps more visitor parking was the answer. Ann Bodlovick moved that if the planner has adequate information to schedule a public hearing for an amended Conditional Use Permit for the additional building on August 18, 1982 to go ahead and do that. Seconded by Harry Peterson. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL DISCUSSION Bob Lockyear stated Pat Branch from Realty World Pauley Co. had sent a memo regarding the zoning of 1940 South Greeley Street in Stillwater. Lockyear stated this property was zoned industrial and addressed the following questions in Pat Branch's memo of July 21, 1982. 1. Can the property be rezoned. Lockyear stated anybody can apply for rezoning provided they go through the proper channels. 2. Does the County need to approve the use of a new business if it complies with industrial zoning. Lockyear replied it did. Bob Lockyear stated the Planning Department would write a letter to Pat Branch addressing her concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Harry Peterson moved to approve the June 23, 1982 minutes as presented. Seconded by Ann Bodlovick. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Ray Senkus moved to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Seconded by Ann Bodlovick. Motion carried unanimously.