03-11-2004 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MATiCH 11, 2004 Motion carried 5 - 0. PROPERTY Greg Truhler, representing St. John's Church, appeared before the COMBINATION Commission requesting the combination of the former Maryhouse & REZONING - property with the St. John's Cemetary property into one lot Truhler 450 LITTLE also requested approval of the Rezoning of the former Maryhouse CANADA ROAD - property from Single-Family (R-1) to Public (P). Truhler reported ST. JOHN'S that St. John's will continue to use the two houses on the property CHURCH as they are cw rently being use, one is a rectory and the other a shelter for women and children in crisis. The purpose of the request is to ensure that the property stay under Church ownership given the long-term need for additional cemetery space. However, the homes will continue to be used as they currently are w1ti1 that the use of the homes is no longer feasible. Keis asked about the non-conforming status mentioned in the City Flannel's report. The City Planner indicated that the residential use would be considered a long tern non-conformity and the goal would be that these homes not return to market residential property. Weihe asked about the ability to make improvements to the homes. The Planner indicated that the Code allowed some limited expansion of non- conforming residential uses as well as maintenance improvements. However, if the homes were destroyed by over 50% of their value, the Code would not allow the homes to be reconstructed. The Planner noted, however, that there is currently pending legislation that would require cities to allow reconstruction of anon-conforming home. Keis recommended approval of the Property Combination of the former Maryhouse property with the St. John's Cemetary property into one parcel as well as a Rezoning of the former Maryhouse property from Single- Family Residential (R-7) to Public (P) as requested by St. John's Chw'ch subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner. Motion seconded by Duray Motion carried 5 - 0. VARIANCE Jesse Anesi, Aldi Foods, appeared before the Conunission requesting a PROM SIGN Varia~tce from the Sign Ordinance to allow two building signs plus one ORDINANCE - pylon sign for Aldi Foods at 2350 Rice Street. Anesi described the ALDi ROODS building, pointing out that the location for the two building signs. Anesi presented pictures of Snyders, US Bank, Goodyear, Arby's, and Bally's all 2-