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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning and Zoning Commission Minutes 09-12-2018 CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION � PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 12, 2018 City Hall —Council Chambers Present: Trae Bertrand, Larry Dowdy, Jeff Glenn, Kevin Greaser, Patrick Koetting, Scott McClanahan, Bruce Skinner, Doug Spooler, Thomas J. Welch Absent: None Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the August 8, 2018 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Mr. Dowdy and seconded by Mr. Koetting. � REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS. AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the request of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri for an exception from Development Code Section 25-506(a), wall signs, at 231 North Main Street. Mr. Kyle Schott, Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri Regional Director, explained that although the front of the building faces North Main Street to the east, Catholic Charities would prefer to display its main signage on the south side of the building because it would be visible to traffic on Broadway. He added that in order to justify the exception, Catholic Charities is willing to transfer allowable wall sign area from the east side of the building to the south side. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, containing the following findings of fact: Criterion #1: As part of the exception request, a "substantial equivalenY' is proposed. "Substantial equivalent" means an alternate design, method or feature that accomplishes the same purpose as the applicable Development Code requirement. Findin : Per the code requirement, the subject building is permitted wall signage on the east building elevation that has street frontage along North Main Street. In order to display wall signage on the south elevation, the applicant is proposing to transfer a portion of the permitted wall sign area from the east elevation. This qualifies as a "substantial equivalent" because the applicant receives the same amount of wall sign area, but gets to distribute it differently. � Criterion #2: Approval of the exception request is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the Development Code. City of Cape Girardeau Planning &Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018 - Page 2 of 4 � i �J Findina: 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, with the following condition: 1. The aggregate sign area of all wall signs for the building shall not exceed the maximum permitted wall sign area per the City's sign regulations. Chairman Glenn opened the public hearing and seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. McClanahan to approve the request of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri for an exception from Development Code Section 25-506(a), wall signs, at 231 North Main Street, subject to the condition listed in the staff report. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 9 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Bertrand, Dowdy, G/enn, Greaser, Koetting, McC/anahan, Skinner, Spooler, Welch) SUBDIVISION PLATS 2. The preliminary plat of Deer Run Estates was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Marc Mahnke, Strickland Engineering, represented the applicant and was available to answer questions. He explained that the plat shows thirty-eight (38) single-family lots, one (1) common ground lot for a stormwater detention basin, and right-of-way for four (4) public � streets, comprising 14.12 acres, with the remainder of the 55.83 acre tract shown as future development. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the plat. Mr. Greaser and Mr. Skinner abstained from the discussion and vote due to each having a conflict of interest. A motion was made by Mr. Spooler and seconded by Mr. Welch to recommend approval of the Deer Run Estates preliminary plat. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 2 abstaining. (Aye: Bertrand, Dowdy, G/enn, Koetting, McC/anahan, Spoo/er, Welch;Abstain: Greaser, Skinner) 3. The right-of-way dedication plat for an extension of Walnut Street 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. Skinner and seconded by Mr. Greaser to recommend approval of the Walnut Street extension right-of-way dedication plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 9 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Bertrand, Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Koetting, McC/anahan, Skinner, Spooler, Welch) OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION Complete Streets Policv 4. Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed Complete Streets policy for the City. He explained that the City is a member of the Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization (SEMPO), which recently adopted a Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The Plan makes several � recommendations for incorporating sidewalks, trails, bicycle lanes, and other non-motorized transportation systems into street projects. It also recommends adopting a Complete City of Cape Girardeau Planning &Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018 � Page 3 of 4 Streets policy. At the request of the City Manager, staff has prepared a Complete Streets policy along with a resolution of adoption. "Complete Streets" is a policy and design approach that considers users of all ages and abilities in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of streets. It enables safe and convenient travel and access by those walking, bicycling, driving motor vehicles, riding public transportation, and traveling by other means. The policy prepared by staff is based on model language and includes specific strategies the City will employ in supporting the policy's vision. Mr. Skinner stated that he is pleased with the policy because it references more than just motorized transportation. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Skinner to recommend approval of the Complete Streets policy. The motion passed unanimously. Board Communication Chairman Glenn informed the Commission that Proposition D will be on the November 6, 2018 statewide ballot. He explained that if passed, Proposition D will increase the state motor fuels tax by 2.5 cents per gallon annually for four (4) years, beginning on July 1, 2019. The cumulative increase at the end of the four-year period will be 10 cents per gallon. The additional revenue from Proposition D will accelerate MoDOT projects and provide Missouri's cities and counties with more funds for local street, road, and bridge projects. He added that the last fuel tax increase was in 1996. Mr. Skinner noted that the terms of Mr. Bertrand, Mr. McClanahan, and Mr. Koetting expire on � November 1, 2018. Mr. Shrimplin stated that the next meeting agenda will include appointment recommendations. Staff Communication Mr. Shrimplin gave the following updates: • Update on City Council actions taken on items from previous Commission Meeting - Shaly Grounds Subdivision record plat — second and third readings approved on September 4, 2018 - Crossing at Hopper Road — Commercial record plat — second and third readings approved on September 4, 2018 - Humane Society Subdivision record plat — being held from Council review pending completion of public improvements or execution of perFormance guarantee - Chapter 30 amendment regarding definitions — first reading approved on September 4, 2018 • Update on Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) Projects - Sloan Creek Bridge Superstructure Replacement and Slope Stabilization — recently completed - West End Boulevard — Rose Street to Bertling Street — public meeting will be held on September 26, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Osage Centre � - Independence Street — Gordonville Road/East Rodney Drive to Caruthers Street — traffic study completed; staff is reviewing three (3) options for street modifications and improvements City of Cape Girardeau Planning &Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018 Page 4 of 4 � Chairman Glenn asked when the subcommittee for next TTF installment (TTF6) will be formed. Mr. Shrimplin stated that he will check on the schedule and report back to the Commission at the next meeting. Adiournment Upon motion made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Welch, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully ubmitted, � Kevin Greaser Secretary � �