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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 12-14-2011 CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION � PLANNING AND ZONING COMMI SSION MEETING MINUTES December 14, 2011 Present: Trae Bertrand, Wayne Bowen, Raymond Buhs, William Hinckley, Randy Kluge, Ralph Maxton, Marcia Ritter and Thomas J. Welch Absent: Scott McClanahan Staff Present: Carol Peters and Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order: Chairman Hinckley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the November 9, 2011 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Mr. Bowen and seconded by Mr. Welch. Public Hearinqs, Discussion and Votinq 1. A Public Hearing was held in reference to a request to rezone property at 1218 Meadowbrook Lane from the R-1 (Single-Family Suburban Residential) district to the M- 2 (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial) district. Mr. Thomas Armbruster at 2515 Greenway Street, owner of the property, spoke to the Commission in regards to his request. Mr. Armbruster explained he recently purchased the lot and wishes to utilize the property to � park trucks and continue utilizing the residence for rental purposes. The surrounding properties are currently zoned M-2, except for the City owned FEMA flood buyout properties to the south. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the request. The Planning and Zoning Commission, via motion made by Mr. Bowen and seconded by Mr. Buhs, voted to recommend approval of the request to rezone 1218 Meadowbrook Lane from the R-1 zoning district to the M-2 zoning district with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition and 0 abstaining. 2. A Public Hearing was held to consider amendments to the Development Code, Article VI - Fences. Mr. Shrimplin explained that since the fence requirements went into effect some issues developed which led to an evaluation of the regulations. Mr. Shrimplin reviewed the staff's proposed amendments with the Commission. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the proposed amendments. The Planning and Zoning Commission, via motion made by Mr. Maxton and seconded by Ms. Ritter, voted to recommend approval of the amendments to the Development Code Article VI - Fence Section with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition and 0 abstaining. 3. The Commission discussed amendments to the Planning & Zoning Commission Rules of Procedures which were presented at the November meeting. Mr. Shrimplin reviewed the proposed changes and suggested additional revisions. He suggested allowing phone, mail or email notification of special meetings and changing the way a vote is done from a show of hands to a roll call vote. He also suggested revising Section 6.3 of the Procedures to include "as specified in Section 25-113 of the Code of Ordinance". Mr. Bowen questioned the need for adding that text. Mr. Shrimplin explained that while the Commission can approve a variance which would be in keeping with the spirit and intent � of the Development Code there are still certain criteria which have to be met which are listed in Section 25-113. After further discussion, the Commission agreed to add "and as specified in Section 25-113 of the Code of Ordinances". The Planning and Zoning Commission, via motion made by Mr. Kluge and seconded by Mr. Bertrand, voted to Planning 8� Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes December 14, 2011 Page 2 � approve revisions as proposed to the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules and Procedures Manual with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition and 0 abstaining. Subdivision Plats 4. The Auburn Creek Subdivision Record Plat was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Brian Strickland, Strickland Engineering, represented the property owner Americare Properties. He explained the plat was being requested to combine two lots, owned by the same company, so that a proposed addition would not be constructed over a lot line. Mr. Shrimplin informed the Commission that revised plats had been received and staff recommended approval. The Commission, via motion made by Mr. Bowen and seconded by Mr. Bertrand, voted to recommend approval of the Auburn Creek Subdivision Record Plat as revised with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition and 0 abstaining. 5. The Isle of Capri 1S' Addition Record Plat was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Butch Miller, attorney for IOC-Cape Girardeau, presented the request on behalf of the property owners. Mr. Shrimplin informed the Commission that revised plats had been received and staff recommended approval. The Commission, via motion made by Mr. Bertrand and seconded by Mr. Bowen, voted to recommend approval of the Isle of Capri 15'Addition Record Plat as revised with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition and 0 abstaining. Other Items and Communication 6. Mr. Chris Koehler, Koehler Engineering, presented the Commission with a proposed site � plan for a surgical center to be constructed in Doctors Park by Dr. Fonn. He explained that due to the location of a 12" sanitary sewer line Dr. Fonn wanted to get the Commission's feedback on the proposed site plan before more in depth work was completed on the plan. As currently proposed, a variance would be needed to reduce the required landscaping strip in the front yard from 10 feet to 5 feet. The required amount of green space would still be utilized, it would just be redistributed from one side to the other. The Commission didn't have any objections to the proposed plan. Staff Report Mr. Shrimplin reminded the Commission that election of officers would be held at the January meeting. Mr. Hinckley added that an election will be held for Chairman, Vice- Chairman and Secretary. He mentioned that normally the Vice-Chairman moves up to the Chairman position and invited anyone interested in filling a position to contact him prior to the next meeting. Mr. Shrimplin also informed the Commission that an application has been received for a variance request at 601 Highland Drive to construct a 3'6" fence in the front yard. This request will be on the January agenda. Adiournment Upon motion made by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Bertrand, the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,� � C'- ����..� alph C. Maxton Secretary