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Planning commission approves outdoor-storage permit and variance for Dockendorf site in Saint Joseph Industrial Park East
Summary
The Saint Joseph Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and a variance allowing crushed-granite outdoor storage on two lots owned by Dockendorf, with conditions including limiting gravel surfacing to 80% of the lot and requiring paved access to the right of way; staff noted stormwater best practices and that variances run with the land.
The Saint Joseph Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) and a related variance enabling outdoor storage on two lots in Saint Joseph Industrial Park East owned by Dockendorf.
Nate, city planning staff, told the commission the request would allow outside storage on the two highlighted parcels off Sterling Drive and that the applicants plan future full-site development with a building to be determined later. "The proposal is to do outside storage on these 2 highlighted lots here," Nate said, noting staff recommended conditions including no junked or inoperable vehicles on site and following stormwater best management practices.
The applicant, identified in the hearing as…
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