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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 05-09-2012 CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION � PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 9, 2012 Present: Trae Bertrand, Wayne Bowen, William Hinckley, Randy Kluge, Ralph Maxton, Scott McClanahan, Marcia Ritter and Thomas J. Welch Absent: Raymond Buhs Staff Present: Carol Peters and Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order: Chairman Bertrand called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the April 11, 2012 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Mr. Bowen and seconded by Mr. Welch. Public Hearinqs 1. A Public Hearing was held on the request of The Landing Point RV Park, LLC to rezone the property at 3020 Boutin Drive from the RMH (Manufactured Home) District to the C-2 � (Highway Commercial) District, and for a Special Use Permit to construct and operate an RV/travel trailer park in a C-2 zoning district. Mark Rademaker of The Landing Point expressed to the Commission his desire to continue cleaning up the property by converting the spaces previously occupied by mobile homes to pads for RV's and travel trailers. Mr. Hinckley and Mr. Bowen commended Mr. Rademaker for his efforts and the improvements made thus far. Mr. Maxton asked Mr. Rademaker if the neighbors had been notified of his intentions. Mr. Rademaker responded that letters were sent to each of the neighboring properties. He mentioned he had not spoken to all of the neighboring property owners, but those whom he had spoken with were pleased with the improvements being made. No one spoke in favor of or opposition to the rezoning and Special Use Permit requests. A motion was made by Mr. Hinckley and seconded by Mr. Bowen, to recommend approval of the rezoning request for 3020 Boutin Drive from the RMH (Manufactured Home) District to the C-2 (Highway Commercial) District. The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. The Commission discussed limiting the time frame an RV or trailer can stay in the park. Mr. Rademaker commented that the RV park on North Kingshighway limits their tenants to twelve (12) months and he would like to be consistent with that policy. A motion was made by Mr. Hinckley and seconded by Mr. McClanahan to recommend approval of the Special use Permit to construct and operate an RV/travel trailer park at 3020 Boutin Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1) This permit shall cover the proposed uses and improvements as indicated on the application and on the accompanying site plan. Substantial modifications to the special use and/or the site plan shall require the approval of the City Council. 2) The existing wooded area located along the east property line shall remain undisturbed. The wooded area shall be in lieu of the required bufferyard. 3) This permit shall automatically expire twelve (12) months from the date of � recording if the use for which it was granted does not commence. 4) This permit is not transferable without the consent of the City Council. 5) No RV or travel trailer shall be occupied within the park for more than twelve (12) months. The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes May 9, 2012 Page 2 � 2. A Public Hearing was held on the request of Dr. Michael Jessup for a variance from Sec. 25-604 of the Development Code for his property at 80 South Plaza Way. The variance request consists of two parts. The first part is to allow a seven and one-half foot (7'/z') tall fence in the front yard along Merriwether Street. The fence would actually extend into the right-of-way in order to enclose an existing tree. The fence is needed for events that will be held on the patio used by The Venue. This request was originally denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 9, 2011. Dr. Jessup submitted a new application requesting approval of the same fence, but on a temporary basis. The fence would only be in the front yard and right-of-way during outdoor events, after which it would be taken down or moved back behind the front yard setback. At all other times, a four (4) foot tall fence would be located on the right-of-way line. The second part is to allow an eight (8) foot tall fence in the front yard and in the right-of-way on the east side of the property adjacent to 2130 Merriwether Street. The neighbor, Carl Eyre installed a fence in this location on Dr. Jessup's property. Dr. Jessup is requesting to allow this fence on a permanent basis because it helps screen Mr. Eyre's property from the patio activities. Dr. Jessup stated he realizes the fences would be over an easement and that he would be responsible for any fence repairs if the fences were to be damaged due to utility work. Mr. Hinckley noted that the staff report recommends approval of the temporary fence on Saturdays and Sundays only. He asked if The Venue holds outdoor events on Friday evenings. Dr. Jessup responded that The Venue would like to use the patio on Friday's as well. Mr. Hinckley asked why he is requesting a four (4) foot fence at all other times, which exceeds the height requirements, instead of three feet which � j would not require an additional variance. Dr. Jessup indicated the topography steps �� down in the area where the fence would be. Therefore, the fence will vary in height, with the tallest portion being four feet. No one spoke in favor of or opposition to the requests. A motion was made by Mr. Hinckley and seconded by Mr. Bowen to approve the variance request of Michael Jessup for a temporary fence up to seven and one-half feet (7.5') in height in the front yard of 80 South Plaza Way, subject to the following conditions: 1) This approval is limited to weekends (starting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday and running through Sunday) only. The City manager or his or her designee may, upon written request by the applicant, approve the fence in the front yard for an outside event held at other times. The fence shall be moved back behind the front yard setback immediately following each event. At all other times, a fence not to exceed four feet (4') in height may be located in the front yard. 2) The applicant shall obtain a fence permit and execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with the City. The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. A motion was made by Mr. Hinckley and seconded by Mr. Bowen to approve the variance request of Michael Jessup for a permanent fence up to eight feet (8') in height along the east property line in the front yard, subject to the condition that the applicant obtain a fence permit and execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with the City. The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Subdivision Plats 1. A record plat for Villas at Cape Rock 4 was presented to the Commission for their consideration. Mr. Shrimplin explained to the Commission that in December, 2011 the Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow an encroachment in the rear yard set- � back by four feet (4') for Units 4 and 5 of the development. The units are almost completed and are actually located five feet (5') into the setback area. Therefore, a variance for the additional foot is included in the record plat. A motion was made by Mr. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes � May 9, 2012 Page 3 Maxton and seconded by Mr. McClanahan to recommend approval of the Villas at Cape Rock 4 Record Plat. The motion passed with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Other Items and Communication Staff Communication 1. Mr. Shrimplin updated the Commission on the status of the proposed annexations. A public hearing was held at the City Council meeting on April 16, 2012 for the group of properties reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 11, 2012. The Council decided to remove the Wild Horse Creek Ranch subdivision from the annexation process at this time to allow for a meeting to be held with the property owners to address their concerns. Mr. Shrimplin also mentioned another group of properties to be annexed will be forthcoming including properties along County Road 618. Adiournment Upon motion made by Mr. McClanahan and seconded by Mr. Bowen, the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � Randy KI ge Secretary �