Planning commission renews interim use permit for 409 College Avenue North

The Saint Joseph planning commission approved a five-year renewal of an interim use permit for KM Kilometers LLC at 409 College Avenue North, following a staff presentation and brief public comment. Planning staff said the property is zoned B-2 (Highway Commercial), lies in a designated redevelopment area and that the request mirrors prior interim use renewals the commission has considered.

Katie Willenbrand, speaking for property owner Diane Schneider, said the request was only for a renewal and would not change existing arrangements. Commissioners discussed whether shorter terms should be used in areas transitioning to commercial use but staff noted the immediate neighborhood remains majority rental, supporting the longer renewal period.

Chair (Unidentified Speaker 2) moved to adopt Resolution 2024 IUP renewing the permit; Katie Willenbrand seconded and the commission carried the motion by voice vote. The transcript records ayes called in favor; an exact numerical tally was not specified in the meeting record.

Planning staff noted the planning commission can recommend a shorter term in other cases and reminded commissioners that interim use permits can be handled differently if an area’s land-use balance shifts toward commercial uses. No changes to the terms or conditions of the existing permit were stated at the meeting. Staff will process the renewal as adopted.