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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z.Minutes.05-13-2020CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2020 Zoom Online Video Conference Present: Larry Dowdy, Jeff Glenn, Kevin Greaser, Derek Jackson, Patrick Koetting, Bruce Skinner, Doug Spooler, Ed Thompson, Thomas J. Welch Absent: None Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Skinner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the April 8, 2020 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Koetting. `. REZONINGS SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the request of the City of Cape Girardeau to rezone property at 305, 307, and 309 North Frederick Street from the RUMD (Residential Urban Mixed Density) district to the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) district. Mr. Shrimplin, representing the applicant, explained that the property was developed many years ago for commercial use and has always been used for commercial purposes. It was zoned commercial until 2010 when the City adopted a new zoning map and changed the zoning to RUMD. The RUMD regulations do not permit commercial uses by right. The City initiated this rezoning since it had initiated the previous one. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Skinner opened the public hearing. Seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Spooler to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 9 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson. Welch) 2. A public hearing was held on the request of Rust Communications, Inc. to rezone property at the southeast comer of North Middle Street and Bellevue Street from the RUMD (Residential Urban Mixed Density) district to the CBD -DCC (Central Business District with Downtown Commercial Corridor Overlay) district. Chris Koehler, Koehler Engineering and r Land Surveying, representing the applicant, explained that the applicant is redeveloping most of this block for a mixed-use development. Part of the block is already zoned CBD- City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2020 Page 2 of 4 DCC, so the applicant is requesting the rezoning in order to bring the entire development under a single zoning district. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Skinner opened the public hearing. Seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Greaser to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 9 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson, Welch) 3. A public hearing on the request of Orscheln Properties CO., Inc. for an exception from Development Code Section 25-604(a), fence height and surface requirements, at 11 South Kingshighway, was on the agenda. Mr. Shrimplin informed the Commission that the applicant requested their item be tabled to allow more time to address a neighboring property owners' concerns. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Glenn to table the exception request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 9 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson, Welch) SUBDIVISION PLATS 4. The record plat of Touchdown 7 was reviewed by the Commission. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the plat, subject to staffs comments being successfully addressed. A motion was made by Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Koetting to recommend approval of the plat per the staff report recommendation. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 9 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson, Welch) 5. The record plat of DeWitt Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. 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 9 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson, Welch) OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION 6. Chapter 25 Amendment Regarding Exterior Lighting Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to the exterior lighting regulations in the Development Code (Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances). He reviewed the key changes, which included: revising and clarifying the types of lights that are exempt from all or part of the regulations; adding a standard for maximum illuminance at the street line; and changing the maximum illuminance standards for light fixtures without a full cutoff to match the standards for light fixtures with a full cutoff. A motion was made by Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Koetting to recommend approval of the amendment as proposed by staff. The motion passed via a unanimous vote. City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2020 Page 3 of 4 7. Chapter 30 Amendment Regarding CBD Central Business District Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to the CBD, Central Business District regulations in the Zoning Code (Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances). He reviewed the key changes, which included: revising the permitted principal uses, permitted accessory uses, and special uses lists; revising the list of uses exempt from the requirement to be conducted entirely indoors; revising the design standards for new buildings as well as exterior alterations and additions to existing buildings, and eliminating the minimum setback requirements. Mr. Glenn stated that the proposed design standards appear to be more restrictive than the current standards. Mr. Shrimplin explained that although certain restrictions are being added, the overall objective of the design standards is to ensure compatibility, which provides for flexibility in design. A motion was made by Mr. Glenn and seconded by Mr. Koetting to recommend approval of the amendment as proposed by staff. The motion passed via a unanimous vote. Commission Communication Mr. Dowdy discussed the challenges with reviewing subdivision plats as a Planning & Zoning Commission member. He noted that in cases where the staff report recommends approval subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed, there are usually a large number of comments, which makes it difficult for him to do his review. He asked the Commission to consider adopting a policy requiring all staff review comments to be successfully addressed before the plat is presented to the Commission for review. Chris Koehler, Koehler Engineering and Land Surveying, stated that his firm is amenable to such a policy, but only if the staff is given a deadline for completing their reviews and issuing the comment letters. Chairman Skinner thanked Mr. Dowdy and Mr. Koehler for their comments. Mr. Glenn stated that he felt further dialogue is needed before such a policy is considered. Mr. Glenn gave a reminder that Transportation Trust Fund 6 (TTF6) will be on the June 2, 2020 ballot. He urged all registered voters in the city to vote. 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 April 20, 2020: • The Meadows of Whispering Oaks — Second Record Plat — 2"" & 3" Readings • V. A. Cape G. Subdivision Record Plat — 2"" & 3' Readings • Rock Gardens Second Subdivision Record Plat — 1" Reading • Rock Gardens Third Subdivision Record Plat — I" Reading • The Rialto Subdivision Record Plat— 1" Reading The City Council approved the following on May 4 2020: • Rock Gardens Second Subdivision Record Plat — 2°" & 3'" Readings • Rock Gardens Third Subdivision Record Plat — 2"d & 3'" Readings City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2020 Page 4 of 4 • The Rialto Subdivision Record Plat — 2ntl & 3rtl Readings • Annexation of property north of LaSalle Avenue and east of Baldwin Drive — 1" Reading • Zoning of property north of LaSalle Avenue and east of Baldwin Drive — 1s' Reading • Ward boundary extension for property north of LaSalle Avenue and east of Baldwin Drive— 1st Reading 2. Update on Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) Projects Transportation Trust Fund 5 (TTF5) • Fountain Street from William Street to Independence Street — The additional geotechnical testing has been completed. Staff is reviewing the report. • Independence Street from Gordonville Road/East Rodney Drive to Caruthers Avenue — Staff has been communicating with affected property owners via telephone and email. • Main Street from Roberts Street to East Cape Rock Drive — The public meeting originally planned for April has been postponed while staff looks into virtual meeting options. • Sprigg Street from William Street to Broadway — Staff is coordinating with Ameren on the affected utility systems. • West End Boulevard from Rose Street to Bantling Street — The consultant is working on the stormwater plans. 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 Mr. Glenn. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Greaser Secretary ..r