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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z.Minutes.03-11-2020CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2020 City Hall — Council Chambers Present: Larry Dowdy, Kevin Greaser, Derek Jackson, Patrick Koetting.. Bruce Skinner. Doug Spooler, Ed Thompson Absent: Jeff Glenn, Thomas J. Welch Staff Present. Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Skinner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Aon,rGval of Minutes The minutes of the February 12, 2020 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr, Dowdy. REZONINGS SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND EXCEPTIONS 1, A public hearing was held on the request of RCH Development, Inc, for an exception from Development Code Section 25-604(a), fence height and surface requirements, at 1145 Walnut Street. Mr, Ryan Roth, Koehler Engineering and Land Surveying, represented the applicant. He explained that the applicant is requesting an exception to exceed the maximum fence height in the front yard. The proposed fence height is six (6) feet, which exceeds the maximum height by three (3) feet. As a substantial equivalent, the applicant is proposing a metal picket fence with a black finish. He added that the fence is needed for security purposes. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which contained the following findings of fact Criterion #1: As part of the exception request, a 'substantial equivalent' is proposed. `Substantial equivalent- means an alternate design, method or feature that accomplishes the same purpose as the applicable Development Cade requirement. Findin : The applicant is proposing a powder -coated black ornamental fence that is more than 50% open as a substantial equivalent. The intent of the height restriction is to prevent fences that create a visual barrier in the front yard. Due to its predominantly open surface, the fence will not create a visual barrier; instead, it will serve as an attractive means of enclosing the property for security purposes while allowing full visibility of the development. Criterion #2: Approval of the exception request is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the Development Code. City of Cape Girardeau Planning 8 Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 11. 2020 Page 2 of 4 Finding The substantial equivalent proposed by the applicant ensures fairness among property owners and tenants, which makes approval of the exception request consistent with the general spirit and intent of the Development Code. Based on the above findings, staff recommended approval of the exception request. Chairman Skinner opened the public hearing. Seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Spooler and seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the exception request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 5 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Jackson, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson) SUBDIVISION PLATS 2. The record plat of Palmer Palace Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. The plat combines two (2) lots to form one (1) new lot at 1840 and 1850 Autumn Drive. Mr. Charles Palmer, the applicant/property owner, was in attendance to answer any questions. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the record plat. Mr. Dowdy noted some corrections that needed to be made on the plat. A motion was made by Mr. Spooler and seconded by Mr. Dowdy to recommend approval of the record plat,. subject to Mr. Dowdy's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 5 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Jackson, Skinner Spooler, Thompson) Mr. Greaser and Mr. Koetting joined the meeting at this time. The record plat of Walden Park Townhomes was reviewed by the Commission. The plat reconfigures two (2) lots to form three (3) new lots at 2027, 2028, and 2035 Walden Pond Way. Mr. Ryan Roth, Koehler Engineering and Land Surveying, represented the applicant and was available to answer any questions. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. A motion was made by Mr. Dowdy and seconded by Mr. Spindler to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor. 0 in opposition. and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Greaser, Jackson, Knotting, Skinner, Spooler. Thompson) 4. The revised record plat of Walden Park Phase 5 was reviewed by the Commission. The plat modifies the previously approved record plat for Phase 5 and divides a tract into twenty-nine (29) single-family residential lots, 4 common ground lots, and right-of-way for two proposed public streets. Mr. Ryan Roth, Koehler Engineering and Land Surveying, represented the applicant and was available to answer any questions. A staff report was submitted to the Commissionwhich recommended approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson) 5. The record plat of The Meadows of Whispering Oaks — Second was reviewed by the Commission. The plat combines three (3) lots to form one (1) new lot at 130 Frog's Leap. City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 11, 202C Page 3 cf 4 Mr. James Randol, Bowen Engineering and Surveying, represented the applicant and was available to answer any questions. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the record plat. A motion was made by Mr. Greaser and seconded by Mr. Koetting to recommend approval of the record plat. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler. Thompson) OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION & Chapter 25 Amendment Regarding Landscaping Buffervards and Screening Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to the Landscaping, Bufferyards, and Screening section of the Development Code (Chapter 25 of the City's Code of Ordinances). He explained that this amendment, along with the amendment for required number of parking spaces, is proposed to be included in a larger amendment to the Development Code that will be presented to the City Council at an upcoming meeting. The other portions of the larger amendment are minor and do not require a recommendation from the Commission. Mr. Shrimplin then explained that this amendment revises the landscaping. bufferyard; and screening regulations to clarify what types of projects are exempt from the regulations. It also adds clauses to allow an existing development that does not meet the minimum site and/or parking lot interior landscaping area percentages to be redeveloped without having to provide additional landscaping, as long as the existing percentage is not reduced. The amendment also exempts parking structures from the parking lot interior landscaping requirements and revises the bufferyard requirements to add a privacy fence option for some development types. Lastly. the amendment removes loading docks and mechanical equipment from the screening requirements. A motion was made by Mr. Spooler and seconded by Mr. Koetting to recommend approval of the amendment as proposed. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Chapter 25 Amendment Regarding Required Number of Parking Spaces Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to the Required Number of Parking Spaces section of the Development Code (Chapter 25 of the City's Code of Ordinances). He explained that the amendment adds some uses to the off-street parking and loading spaces table (including bed and breakfasts; campgrounds, travel trailer and recreational vehicle parks; and behavioral health hospitals). The amendment also modifies the formula for general retail uses in order to reduce the number of parking spaces required. These changes are being driven by recent, pending, and/or upcoming development projects. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Thompson to recommend approval of the amendment as proposed. The motion passed unanimously. Commission Communication There were no communication items from the Commission. City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 11. 2020 Page 4 of 4 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 February 17, 2020: • Spears Third Subdivision Record Plat — 2n° & V Readings The City Council approved the following on March 2, 2020. 414, 420, 424, & 426 South Silver Springs Road Rezoning — I" Reading Chapter 30 Amendment Regarding Accessory Structures and Uses — 1'� Reading 2. Update on Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) Projects Transportation Trust Fund 5 (TTFS) • Fountain Street from William Street to Independence Street — Staff is preparing a second task order for the additional geotechnical work. • Independence Street from Gordonville Road/East Rodney Drive to Caruthers Avenue — Staff is in the process of meeting with the affected property owners to address impacts to access, off-street parking, etc. • Main Street from Roberts Street to East Cape Rock Drive — Staff and the consultant intend to host a public meeting next month. The date has not yet been determined. • Sprigq Street from William Street to Broadway — Preliminary design is underway. • West End Boulevard from Rose Street to Berthing Street — Utility relocation is underway. Staff has started the acquisition phase. The consultant is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a permit. Mr. Shrimplin reminded the Commission that Transportation Trust Fund 6 (TTF6) will be on the April 7, 2020 ballot. He also mentioned that a kickoff meeting was held on March 4 for the Kiwanis Drive Corridor Study. Adjournment There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.mupon a motion made by Mr. Dowdy and seconded by Mr. Koetting. Respectfully submitted, 1/ (W Kevin Greaser Secretary