Sartell Planning Commission Agenda

SARTELL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAMonday June 6, 2022Sartell City Hall1. AGENDA REVIEW AND ADOPTION2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGa. Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 20223. NEW BUSINESSa. Vacation – 1st Street / South Streetb. Vacation – Block “R” Alleyc. Variance – Home Occupation4. OLD BUSINESSa.5. OTHER BUSINESSa. Project Updatesb. Planning Commission Updatesc. Open Discussion6. ADJOURN6:30 PM

SARTELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTESMonday, April 4, 2022Sartell City Hall6:30 PMPursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Planning Commission meeting was held on April 4, 2022, at6:30 p.m. at Sartell City Hall.MEMBERS PRESENT:Nate Crowe, Kelly Bartlow, Kelly Mager, Ben Drewes, David WallMEMBERS ABSENT:NoneOTHERS PRESENT:Scott Saehr, Community Development Director, Kari Theisen,City Planner, Jill Hollenkamp, Development Specialist, MarkWilliams, Rick Schultz, Lucas DingmannCrowe called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.AGENDA REVIEW AND ADOPTIONA motion was made by Mager and seconded by Drewes to approve the agenda as presented. Motioncarried unanimously.APPROVAL OF MINUTESA motion was made by Wall and seconded by Drewes to approve the minutes of March 7, 2022. Motioncarried unanimously.NEW BUSINESS:Dingmann Estates – Preliminary and Final PlatSaehr discussed Dingmann Estates. The property owner is looking for approval on preliminary andfinal plat for the proposed four-acre parcel, single plat site. This property has recently been annexedinto the city in 2021. There will not be utility services available at the time of plating. Staff if looking forapproval to move forward with this plat contingent on a wetland delineation. A motion was made byMager and seconded by Drewes to approve. Motion was carried unanimously. Pending on Wetlanddelineation and approval.OLD BUSINESSRick Schultz Property (Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 3)In 2017, the property owner stated he had approval for a multifamily property with undergroundgarage and four stories above that for multifamily. When the city rezoned, this PUD parcel was zonedto R-3. Staff is looking for direction on how to move forward with this property. Drewes asked about

how long approval is good for. Once approved, how long is that approval valid if they do not move onit? Saehr will check with the county for recorded documents and contact legal for recommendation.Wall asked what particulars would be part of a PUD Agreement. Saehr explained that the PUDAgreements are part of the reason for the moratorium. City does not have a signed document of thePUD or any zoning changes to the plat. The signed amendment is not in the possession of the city andhas not been recorded. Staff spoke about preliminary plats that and that after two years, the City coderequires a new plan to be submitted.Rick Schultz spoke to commission regarding what was approved by council and felt that they did notneed to have the mixed use to have four stories. That amendment cannot be located. Mr. Schultzstated that the resolution stated the changes to the Amendment, but an amendment cannot belocated. Rick is looking to build 127 units on the site.Staff requested to work with developer on his needs for the site and request direction from thecommission in doing so. Saehr suggest that a variance would be needed moving forward if his plansremain moving forward.Planning Commission gave direction to Staff to work with Mr. Schultz on a concept plan to be broughtback to a later meeting.OTHER BUSINESSProject updatesi.An update was given on a request from MWF Properties. Saehr wanted to update thecommission and get a feel for their thoughts on a TIF project. Tax revenue would bedeferred for 23 years (proposed). Toppan was the last TIF approved several years ago.ii.Staging Policy was reviewed and approved by the commission.iii.There was discussion of bringing a stockpile ordinance and moratorium forward at alater date.iv.Xcel Energy proposed a Community Code Support Program. Staff will provide moreinformation at a later date and research the program.Planning Commission Updates – None.Open Discussion – None.ADJOURNMotion made by Mager and seconded by Wall to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unamiously.Adjourned at 7:52 pm.Minutes by Jill Hollenkamp – Development Specialist

STAFF MEMOLead Department and Contact:Community Development – Theisen /SaehrMeeting Date:June 6, 2022Agenda Section:New BusinessGoal Area: ProactiveDevelopmentAgenda Item No.03aItem:Vacation – 1st Street S / South StreetPREVIOUS COUNCIL REVIEW OR ACTION:BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:BACKGROUND:Applicant Information:Current Zoning:Requested Plan:Location:Scott & Lisa SchoonmakerR-1 Single-Family Residence DistrictVacate a portion of 1st Street South / South Street112 Sartell Street West / PID: 92.57105.0000Lisa Schoonmaker submitted an application to vacate a portion of 1st Street South/South Street to gainadditional land for placement of a fence in their backyard. Scott and Lisa own both 112 and 110 Sartell StreetWest. City staff informed the applicant that the vacation would need to extend beyond their property lines dueto the layout of 1st Street South. The Applicants were also informed that since they were the ones requestingthe vacation that they would be responsible for the fees incurred for the completed Survey.RECURRING REQUEST: Other portions of 1st Street South may be vacated dependent on futuredevelopments.PROPOSED BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: None.OPPORTUNITY COST IF APPROVED: None.ACTIONS REQUESTED: Motion and 2nd to recommend approval of the Vacation.ATTACHMENTS: Vacation Application, Vacation Resolution, and Supporting Documents.

Vacation MapSARTELL’S SUBDIVISION OFBLOCK R TOWNSHIP OF SARTELLAlleyBlock 2S'ly extension of theeast line of Block 2South Street0 20 4080Feet This map is made available on an "as is" basis, without express or implied warranty of any sort including, specifically, any implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, warranties of merchantability or warranties relating to the accuracy or completeness of the database(s).

RESOLUTION NO.RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH STREETWHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sartell upon its own motion, set a publichearing for the purpose of hearing those present regarding the vacation of 1st Street South/SouthStreet as dedicated on plat of Sartell’s Subdivision of Block “R”, Township of Sartell; andWHEREAS, in conformity with provided notice, a hearing thereon was duly heldon June 13, 2022, at which time all those present were given an opportunity to be heard; andWHEREAS, the Council finds it in the interest of the public to vacate a portion of 1stStreet South/South Street because the property has never been improved as a roadway, it is notneeded for roadway purposes, and the vacation is in the best interests of the public.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFSARTELL, MINNESOTA, that the following described portion of 1st Street South/South Streetis hereby vacated:Together with that part of South Street, said SARTELL’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK RTOWNSHIP OF SARTELL lying westerly of the southerly extension of the east line of Block 2,said SARTELL’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK R TOWNSHIP OF SARTELL.

ADOPTED BY THE SARTELL CITY COUNCIL THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2022.MayorATTEST:City AdministratorCITY SEAL:THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY:City of Sartell125 Pinecone Road NorthSartell, MN 56377(320) 253-2171

STAFF MEMOLead Department and Contact:Community Development – Theisen /SaehrMeeting Date:June 6, 2022Agenda Section:New BusinessGoal Area: ProactiveDevelopmentAgenda Item No.03bItem:Vacation – Block “R” AlleyPREVIOUS COUNCIL REVIEW OR ACTION:BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:BACKGROUND:Block “R” Townsite of Sartell Plat shows that there is an alley on block 2. Surveys were found that showedthat the alley was vacated however, it was not recorded with Stearns County Recorder’s Office when thatwas completed. This alley goes through residents’ properties and most of the properties have since beencombined. The alley serves no purpose due to the developments that have occurred within the Block “R”Townsite of Sartell Plat which is dated April 1924.RECURRING REQUEST: No.PROPOSED BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Survey work will be paid by the City.OPPORTUNITY COST IF APPROVED: None.ACTIONS REQUESTED: Motion and 2nd to recommend approval of the Vacation.ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Supporting Documents.

RESOLUTION NO.RESOLUTION VACATING AN ALLEY WITHINTHE BLOCK “R” TOWNSHIP OF SARTELL PLATWHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sartell upon its own motion, set a publichearing for the purpose of hearing those present regarding the vacation of an alley as dedicatedon plat of Sartell’s Subdivision of Block “R”, Township of Sartell; andWHEREAS, in conformity with provided notice, a hearing thereon was duly heldon June 13, 2022, at which time all those present were given an opportunity to be heard; andWHEREAS, the Council finds it in the interest of the public to vacate the alley becausethe property has never been improved as a roadway, it is not needed for roadway purposes, andthe vacation is in the best interests of the public.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFSARTELL, MINNESOTA, that the following described is hereby vacated:That part of the alley running easterly and westerly through Block 2, SARTELL’SSUBDIVISION OF BLOCK R TOWNSHIP OF SARTELL, according to the recorded platthereof, Stearns County, Minnesota, lying westerly of East Avenue as depicted on saidSARTELL’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK R TOWNSHIP OF SARTELL.

ADOPTED BY THE SARTELL CITY COUNCIL THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2022.MayorATTEST:City AdministratorCITY SEAL:THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY:City of Sartell125 Pinecone Road NorthSartell, MN 56377(320) 253-2171

Vacation MapSARTELL’S SUBDIVISION OFBLOCK R TOWNSHIP OF SARTELLAlleyBlock 2S'ly extension of theeast line of Block 2South Street0 20 4080Feet This map is made available on an "as is" basis, without express or implied warranty of any sort including, specifically, any implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, warranties of merchantability or warranties relating to the accuracy or completeness of the database(s).