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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-20 JPC MINMinutes of the Joint Powers Committee May 20, 1981 SPIRIT OF ST. CROIX I PUBLIC HEARING MEMBERS PRESENT Ray Senkus, William Lundquist, Cathy Buck, Harry Peterson and Ann Bodlovick STAFF PRESENT Dan Koehler, Doug Swenson, and Jeanne' Plourde OTHERS PRESENT Leonard Feely, Jack Lux, Dick Moore, Don Peterson and Herbert Kidd CALL TO ORDER Buck chaired the committee and called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: Don Peterson, representing Spirit of St. Croix I, and Herbert Kidd, repre- senting the property fee owners, presented the proposed St. Croix Business Park plat to the committee. The proposed plat creates 5 lots out of Hauge's 15 acres in Stillwater Township. Spirit of St. Croix I, a partnership, will purchase Lots 2 - 5, all of which front on Industrial Boulevard. Immuno Nuclear Corporation has an option on the remainder of the property that is Lot 1. Mr. Peterson explained his partnership proposes to construct office/ware- house buildings on Lots 2 - 5. The partnership has applied for a conditional use permit to construct buildings on Lots 4 and 5. These buildings will provide office and small storage space for uses such as manufacturing representatives, small-scale light manufacturers and small-scale warehousers. The partnership feels there is a need for this type of building in the Stillwater area. They have constructed similar buildings in Eden Prairie and those buildings have proven to be very successful. Dick Moore explained the proposed grading and drainage plan. He said it is difficult to develop a definite plan since the proposed use of the large, 8 acres, Lot 1;is unknown. However, a good conceptual drainage plan has been developed that can be used as a guide as the property develops. Lots 4 and 5 can be developed now and drainage will be overland to the northern edge of the property and then east to the 36" storm sewer line in Industrial Boulevard; some ditching will be required to accomplish this overland drain- age. A storage pond is proposed to be constructed in Lot 1. Eventually, storm water will be piped from this pond to the storm sewer system. This drainage system will also include run-off from Cub Foods, Affordable Furni- ture and portions of the Feely and Kern properties. He stated Lots 4 and 5 will be serviced with water and sewer lines that are stubbed into Lot 5. Lots 2 and 3 will utilize services stubbed into those lots. Moore stated the turning radii of drives onto Industrial Boulevard must be increased to 25 feet to accommodate truck traffic. Joint Powers Minutes May 20, 1981 Page Two Koehler stated the proposed plat satisfies the minimum requirements of the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Mr. Kidd expressed some concern about the need for an expensive drainage system since the costs might be prohibitive to Immuno Nuclear, the potential owners of Lot. Mr. Kidd was assured that the system, as proposed, would not have to be installed until the property is developed. ADJOURNMENT Buck closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, V Dan Koehler Zoning Administrator Minutes of the Joint Powers Committee May 20, 1981 MEMBERS PRESENT Ray Senkus, William Lundquist, Cathy Buck, Harry Peterson and Ann Bodlovick STAFF PRESENT Dan Koehler, Doug Swenson, and Jeanne' Plourde OTHERS PRESENT Leonard Feely, Jack Lux, Dick Moore, Don Peterson and Herbert Kidd CALL TO ORDER Buck chaired the committee and called the meeting to order at 6:15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Peterson moved to approve the April 22, 1981 minutes as presented. Bodlovick seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: ST. CROIX BUSINESS PARK The committee discussed the problems of assuring the drainage plan being implemented as the property develops. Buck moved to direct the planner, attorney and engineer together draft a development agreement that will address the drainage system, grading, restoration and other development of the property. Senkus seconded. The proposed agreement will be presented to the developers and discussed at the June meeting. Motion carried unani- mously. Don Peterson presented sketches of the buildings and site plans proposed for Lots 4 and 5. Koehler stated the site plans meet the minimum ordinance requirements. Koehler recommended all proposed uses for the buildings be approved by the zoning administrator to be sure no retail uses will be allowed. Buck suggested this item be included in the development agreement. Buck moved that St. Croix Business Park be granted preliminary approval subject to the acceptance of a development agreement that would require: 1) the ditching necessary for overland drainage of Lots 4 and 5; 2) that Lot 1 be replatted if necessary, no minor subdivison will be permitted; 3) restoration of graded areas; 4) utilization of the conceptual drainage plan as a guide for storm water management as the property develops; 5) the site be graded as proposed; 6) all streets and drives be constructed according to the engineer's recommendations, and 7) all leasers or users of the proposed office/warehouse buildings be approved by the zoning administrator. Bodlovick seconded. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL DISCUSSION Buck stated that Cub Foods is displaying merchandise in the handicapped parking stalls. Koehler stated open display of merchandise in parking lots is prohib- ited and that Cub has been previously warned of this violation. Bodlovick offered to have the city contact Cub to correct this violation. Joint Powers Minutes May 20, 1981 Page Two Koehler was directed to notify Affordable Furniture to cease outdoor display of merchandise. Jack Lux stated the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is updating a brochure on the Industrial Park. The committee offered its assistance and advice if needed. ADJOURNMENT Peterson moved to adjourn. Bodlovick seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Res tfully submitted, 1 6 dJ4�4� Dan Koehler Zoning Administrator