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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 11-14-2012 CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU � PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 14, 2012 Present: Wayne Bowen, Larry Dowdy, William Hinckley, Randy Kluge, Scott McClanahan, Ralph Maxton, Marcia Ritter and Thomas J. Welch Absent: Trae Bertrand Staff Present: Eric Cunningham, Scott Meyer, Carol Peters and Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order: Vice Chairman Bowen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the October 9, 2012 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Mr. Welch and seconded by Mr. Maxton. Advisorv Board Traininq � City Manager Scott Meyer thanked the Board for their service to the citizens of Cape Girardeau. He reminded them that as Commissioners, they play a key role in the growth of the City. He also welcomed Larry Dowdy to the Commission, who was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Ray Buhs. City Attorney Eric Cunningham gave a presentation on City and State conflict of interest laws as they pertain to the Commission members. He reminded the Commission members to abstain from voting and discussing any item for which they have a conflict of interest, and to disclose the reason for the conflict. Mr. Cunningham also reviewed the Sunshine Law regulations. He mentioned that any public meeting must be held in a place that is reasonably accessible. Also, there must be a minimum 24 hour notice of the date, time, place and tentative agenda for the meeting. Mr. Cunningham invited the Commission members to contact him or Mr. Shrimplin if they ever have any questions. HEARINGS. DISCUSSION &VOTING 1. A public hearing was held on the request of Gerry Jones to amend the Final Development Plan for the Walden Park Planned Development District. Mr. Gerry Jones, 2935 Pine Hill Spur, stated that his request is to change the maximum building height in the T5 (Urban Center) zone from two (2) stories to three (3) stories. He explained that the T5 zone includes two areas, however, he would like to modify his request to only apply to the six (6) acre area off of Rock Creek Lane in the southernmost corner of the Planned Development District. Mr. Jeff Brune, 2902 Pine Hill Spur, spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition. The staff report recommended approval. A motion was made by Mr. McClanahan and seconded by Mr. Welch to recommend approval of the request to amend the Final � Development Plan for the Walden Park Planned Development District, allowing three (3) story buildings in the T-5 (Urban Center) zone area as described in the modified request. � The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2012 Page 2 � 2. A public hearing was held on the request of The Concourse Building to rezone property at 429 North Broadview Street from the M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial) District to the C- 2 (Highway Commercial) District. Mr. McClanahan stated that he will be abstaining from this agenda item due to a financial conflict of interest. No one spoke in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. Shrimplin stated the proposed zoning district is more appropriate for the property since it used to be a union workers' meeting hall. The surrounding zoning districts are commercial and industrial; therefore, there will be no adverse impact if the rezoning is approved. The staff report recommended approval. A motion was made by Mr. Maxton and seconded by Mr. Hinckley to recommend approval of the request to rezone property at 429 Broadview Street from the M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial) District to the C-2 (Highway Commercial) District. The motion passed with a vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining. 3. A public hearing was held on the request of Saint Francis Medical Center for a variance from Development Code Section 25-804(a) landscaping requirements. Mr. Rick Essner, Director of Facilities, explained that due to the proposed expansion to the hospital, the proposed parking spaces will need to be shifted closer to the Gordonville Road right-of-way, resulting in a reduced landscaping strip. The staff report recommended approval with the condition that the required plantings be provided in a nearby green area if they cannot be located in the reduced landscaping strip. The locations of the plantings would be subject to staff approval. Chairman Bowen asked Mr. Essner if he is willing to comply with the staff condition. Mr. Essner stated that he has no problems with the condition. A motion was made by Mr. Kluge and seconded by Mr. Hinckley to approve the request for a variance � from Development Code Section 25-804(a) landscaping requirements with the condition that the plantings required in the landscaping strip be provided in a nearby green space on the property if they cannot be located in the reduced landscaping strip, with the locations of these plantings subject to approval by the City staff. The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. SUBDIVISION PLATS 4. A record plat for Lot 27 of V�✓hispering Oaks was reviewed by the Commission. The plat consists of two (2) lots that are being combined into one (1) lot on Talbott Drive. Mr. Shawn Downs, 107 Bristle Ridge, informed the Commission that he owns both lots and did not realize they were separate lots. He would like to combine the lots in order to construct a single-family home in the area of the common lot line. The staff report recommended approval as submitted. A motion was made by Mr. Dowdy and seconded by Mr. McClanahan to recommend approval of the Lot 27 of Whispering Oaks Record Plat as submitted. The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. 5. A record plat for Giboney Woods Sixth Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Bowen stated he will be abstaining from this agenda item since he lives near the subject properties. He then turned the meeting over to Mr. McClanahan to preside. The plat consists of two lots (2) that are being re-subdivided into five (5) lots on Copperfield Court. Mr. Mike Peters, 2640 Cobblestone Drive, explained that four of the five lots have the required minimum 80' lot width. A letter requesting a variance for Lot 3, which is only 77.5' wide, was submitted with the application. The staff report recommended approval as submitted. A � motion was made by Mr. Maxton and seconded by Mr. Welch to recommend approval of the Giboney Woods Sixth Subdivision Record Plat as submitted, with the requested variance. The motion passed with a vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes � November 14, 2012 Page 3 OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION Staff Communication . Mr. Shrimplin advised the Commission of two rezoning applications which will be presented for their consideration at the December 12, 2012 meeting. Requests were received to rezone the properties at 1000 North Sprigg Street and 200 Morgan Oak Street from the C-1 (General Commercial) District to the R-4 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential) District. Mr. Shrimplin mentioned that the next Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee meeting is tentatively schedule for December 20, 2012. Adiournment Upon motion made by Mr. Kluge and seconded by Mr. Welch, the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submi , . ` � ` Ran ge Secretary �