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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
October 14, 2020
City Hall — Council Chambers
Present: Larry Dowdy, Jeff Glenn, Derek Jackson, Patrick Koetting, Ed Thompson, Deborah
Young
Absent: Kevin Greaser, Bruce Skinner
Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin
Call to Order
Vice Chairman Koetting called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion
made by Mr. Dowdy and seconded by Mr. Glenn.
SUBDIVISION PLATS
1. The record plat of Cape West 17" Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Chris
Koehler, Koehler Engineering & Land Surveying, representing the applicant, explained that
the plat subdivides a tract into three (3) lots. A staff report was submitted to the
Commission, which recommended approval of the plat, subject to staff's comments being
successfully addressed. A motion was made by Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Thompson
to recommend approval of the plat per the staff report recommendation. The motion passed
with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn,
Jackson, Koetting, Thompson, Young)
The record plat of Southeast Health West Campus — Amended was reviewed by the
Commission. Mr. Shrimplin explained that the plat corrects and amends the Southeast
Health West Campus record plat. After the latter was recorded, it came to staff's attention
that the South Silver Springs Road right-of-way line was not shown in the correct location.
The amended plat corrects the right-of-way line and also adjusts the west lot line of the
smaller lot. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval
of the plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. A motion was made
by Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Dowdy to recommend approval of the plat per the staff
report recommendation. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in
opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Jackson, Koetting, Thompson, Young)
3. The record plat of Rhodes Mount Auburn Subdivision Number 2 was reviewed by the
Commission. Chris Koehler, Koehler Engineering & Land Surveying, representing the
applicant, explained that the plat adjusts a portion of the lot line between two (2) existing lots
and also adjusts the existing access, utility, sewer, and drainage easement in that same
location. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of
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the plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. A motion was made by
Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend approval of the plat per the staff
report recommendation. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in
opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Jackson, Koetting, Thompson, Young)
4. The record plat of Prairie Farms Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Chris
Koehler, Koehler Engineering & Land Surveying, representing the applicant, explained that
the plat subdivides a tract into two (2) lots. A staff report was submitted to the Commission,
which recommended approval of the plat as submitted. A motion was made by Mr. Dowdy
and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend approval of the plat as submitted. The motion
passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy,
Glenn, Jackson, Koetting, Thompson, Young)
OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION
Commission Appointment Recommendation
Mr. Shrimplin informed the Commission that Tom Welch recently resigned. The City Advisory
Board applications that indicated an interest in the Commission were included in the agenda
packet. He explained that the City Council recently discussed encouraging applicants to appear
before the Council to introduce themselves and allow the Council to get to know them before
making an appointment. This would also be beneficial for the Advisory Boards. He asked the
Commission members to review the applications, recruit additional applicants if so desired, and
encourage them to appear before the Commission at the November meeting.
November Meeting Date
Mr. Shrimplin informed the Commission that the November 11, 2020 meeting falls on Veterans
Day, a City holiday. The Commission agreed to move the meeting date to November 10, 2020.
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 September 21, 2020:
• Rezoning of property at 1134 North Sprigg Street — 2ntl & 3`6 Readings
• Star Vue Subdivision record plat — 2ntl & 3rtl Readings
• Ratliff Acres Record Plat — 1't Reading
• Court 1 Subdivision, Plat No. 2 Record Plat — 1" Reading
The City Council approved the following on October 5, 2020:
• Ratliff Acres Record Plat — 2 n & 3'0 Readings
• Court 1 Subdivision, Plat No. 2 Record Plat — 2ntl & 3" Readings
• Walden Park Townhomes Record Plat — 1" Reading s
2. Update on Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) Projects
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Transportation Trust Fund 5 (TTF5)
• Fountain Street from William Street to Independence Street — The City
Manager will discuss the geotechnical issues with the City Council soon.
• Independence Street from Gordonville Road/East Rodney Drive to Caruthers
Avenue — Staff continues to work with those whose properties are affected by
the project. There are many moving parts. Staff is also working with MoDOT
on acquiring the Independence Street right-of-way (formerly Route K) that
was supposed to be transferred to the City many years ago.
• Main Street from Roberts Street to East Cape Rock Drive — Staff will be
sending out a flyer to the affected property owners later this month. Due to
the pandemic, there will be no public meetings. Staff will work with property
owners individually.
• Spripp Street from William Street to Broadway — The plans are currently
being prepared by the consultant.
• West End Boulevard from Rose Street to Berthing Street — The consultant is
finalizing the plans as well as the legal descriptions for the easements to be
acquired.
Transportation Trust Fund 6 (TTF6)
Mr. Shrimplin stated that the City will begin collecting the TTF6 sales tax on January
1, 2021. The initial project(s) will begin once enough tax revenue has been
collected.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting
at 7:25 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Jackson.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Greaser
Secretary