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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 01-13-2021CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION I%- PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2021 Zoom Online Video Conference Present: Kevin Greaser, Derek Jackson, Patrick Koetting, Bruce Skinner, Melissa Stickel, Ed Thompson, Sid Whittington, Deborah Young Absent: Scott Blank Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin, Dustin Ziebold Call to Order Chairman Skinner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the December 9, 2020 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Thompson. REZONINGS SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the request of Rob Younghouse to rezone property located at 1246 and 1248 Meadowbrook Lane from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial District) to M- 1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District). Mr. Greaser recused himself from the discussion and vote due to a business relationship with the applicant. Mr. Younghouse was in attendance to present the request. He explained that he is requesting the rezoning in order to make the property more marketable for commercial leasing. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Skinner opened the public hearing and, seeing no appearances to speak, closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Ms. Stickel to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining. (Aye: Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Stickel, Thompson, Whittington, Young, Abstain: Greaser) OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Proaram Mr. Shrimplin explained that under State law, when a planning commission adopts a comprehensive plan, the commission's approval is required for any new or modified public �► street, facility, or utility. In order to comply with this requirement, the City staff will annually present the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the Commission for approval prior to adoption by the City Council. Mr. Shrimplin then introduced Dustin Ziebold, who was recently City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 Page 2 of 3 hired as the City's Finance Director. Mr. Ziebold gave a presentation on the FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program. A motion was made by Mr. Whittington and seconded by Mr. Greaser to approve the FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The motion passed unanimously. Rules of Procedure Amendment Mr. Shrimplin explained that the City Council recently changed the term limit for the City's advisory boards from three (3) full consecutive terms to two (2) full consecutive terms. Staff has prepared an amendment to the Commission's Rules of Procedure pursuant to this change. He explained that the amendment includes other revisions for the purposes of clarification and standardization, noting that staff will be doing the same for the Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Adjustment. The Rules state that amendments may be introduced at any meeting of the Commission and voted on at any subsequent meeting. He asked the Commission members to review the amendment prior to the next meeting. Election of Officers The Commission held its annual election of officers. Chairman Skinner stated that his teaching responsibilities have increased, so he does not wish to be re-elected as Chairman. A motion was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Koetting to elect Mr. Greaser as Chairman. A motion was made by Mr. Greaser and seconded by Mr. Koetting to elect Mr. Thompson as Vice Chairman. A motion was made by Mr. Greaser and seconded by Mr. Jackson to elect Mr. Koetting as Secretary. Each of the motions was unanimously approved. Commission Communication Chairman Skinner welcomed Mr. Whittington to the Commission. Mr. Whittington stated that he appreciates the opportunity to see the city grow, and he has a desire to serve the community. Staff Communication Mr. Shrimplin gave the following updates: 1. Update on items from previous Commission meetings going on to City Council The City Council approved the following on December 15, 2020 (special meeting): • The Highlands at Hopper Crossing — Phase 2 Record Plat — 2"d & 3`d Readings • Prairie Farms Subdivision Record Plat — 2n0 & 3t° Readings The City Council approved the following on December 21, 2020: • Zoning of annexed property adjacent to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport — 2"d & 3m Readings • Rezoning of property at 319 North Main Street — 2nd & 3`d Readings • Rezoning of property at 4210 and 4250 State Highway K — 2"d & 3'd Readings • Rezoning of property at 825 South Ellis Street — 2"d & 3'd Readings • Rezoning of property at 2979 Beavercreek Drive — 1" Reading City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 Page 3 of 3 • Cape West 17" Subdivision Record Plat — iso Reading The City Council approved the following on January 4, 2021: • Rezoning of property at 2979 Beavercreek Drive — 2nd & 3rd Readings • Cape West 17' Subdivision Record Plat -2nd & 3rd Readings • Zoning of annexed property at 4178 State Highway K — tat Reading 2. Update on Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) Projects Transportation Trust Fund 5 (TTF5) • Fountain Street from William Street to Independence Street — The City Manager is discussing the project with the City Council to determine the next course of action. • Independence Street from Gordonville Road/East Rodney Drive to Caruthers Avenue — Staff is continuing negotiations with the affected property owners. • Main Street from Roberts Street to East Cape Rock Drive — Staff has started the acquisition process. • Spricc Street from William Street to Broadway — Based on the results of the traffic study, a dedicated right turn lane for southbound North Sprigg Street at William Street is not warranted. Staff will focus on making improvements at the southwest corner of this intersection instead. The consultant is looking at pavement core samples. • West End Boulevard from Rose Street to Berthing Street — The project is in the final stages of acquisition. Adjournment There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Ms. Stickel. Res ec Ily s bmitted, Kevin Greaser, Secretary