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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 08-10-2011 � �. Planning and Zoning Commission City of Cape Girardeau �_ll��r�'!/x�virrttu��t,�af/�or�,vtit<�t�t�'.� � � 401 Independence Street Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703 ' � (573) 339-6326 MEETING MINUTES August 10, 2011 Present: William Hinckley, Wayne Bowen, Ralph Maxton, Raymond Buhs, Thomas J. Welch, Scott McClanahan, and Charles O. Haubold, Jr, Absent: Trae Bertrand and Marcia Ritter Staff Present: Kelly Green, Martha Brown, and Carol Peters Call to Order. Chairman Hinckley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the July 13, 2011 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Mr. Haubold and seconded by Mr. McClanahan. �Action Item 1. Discussion and voting was held regarding the request to rezone property at 820 North Sprigg Street from the C-1 (General Commercial) District to the R-5 (High Density Multifamily Residential) District. This application was tabled at the July 13, 2011 meeting pending revisions from the applicant. Mrs. Melanie Cantrell with Gertis, Lester, Dameron &Associates, Inc. spoke for the application. Mrs. Cantrell explained that changes have been made to the plan which included moving the apartment building back to allow separate parking between the residential and commercial uses. The revised plan also shows the required green space. She mentioned that if the City vacates that portion of Frederick Street, for which they have made a request, a subdivision plat will be created to divide the parcels. Mr. Haubold made a motion, seconded by Mr. Welch to approve the rezoning request at 820 North Sprigg Street. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Public Hearinqs 2. A Public Hearing was held for a Special Use Permit request for the construction of self storage units in a C-1 (General Commercial) District at 1000-1012 North Sprigg Street. Mr. Hinckley excused himself from the discussions pertaining to the Special Use Permit and variance request at 1000-1012 North Sprigg Street and asked Mr. Haubold to hold the hearings. Mr. Emad Salamy, property owner, explained he was requesting a special use permit to allow for the construction of ten self storage units in the rear of his property as a way to clean up the property and allow storage areas for the students across the street at Southeast Missouri State University. Mr. Welch asked about the parking arrangements for the restaurant which is at the front of his property. Mr. Salamy explained that parking for the restaurant is on the side and back of the building with an extra 30' —40' of open space in the back. He also explained a � retaining wall would be built to deal with the grade variance in the rear. Ms. Brown stated that city staff had concerns with the parking situation and space available for trucks and trailers to maneuver around parked cars and also concerns of being in close proximity to residential units. No one from the public spoke in favor or opposition to the request. A motion was made by Mr. McClanahan and seconded by Mr. Buhs to approve the Special Use Permit. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 13, 2011 Page 2 The Commission recommended denial of the request with a vote count of 0 in favor, 6 ir�� opposition and 1 abstaining. 3. A Public Hearing was held regarding a variance request from Section 25-805, Bufferyards at 1000-1012 North Sprigg Street. Mrs. Cantrell explained, on behalf of Mr. Salamy, that a variance is requested from the 20 foot wide bufferyard requirement in the rear and south side of the property due to the location of a culvert. Mr. Salamy stated his goal is to clean up the shrubs and brush on his property by constructing the self storage units. No one from the public spoke in favor or opposition to the request. Mr. McClanahan made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Maxton to approve the variance request. Mr. Bowen expressed concerns with allowing the variance and the construction of self storage units affecting property values in the area. The Commission voted to recommend denial of the variance request with a vote count of 0 in favor, 6 in opposition and 1 abstaining. 4. A Public Hearing was held to consider a variance request from Section 25-604, Fences submitted by Andrew and Amy Blattel at 3806 Carolewood Drive. Mr. Blattel presented his request to the Commission stating several instances with a neighbor who has caused him and his family to feel unsafe in their own yard. He explained that a six foot privacy fence in the front yard was being requested to alleviate those problems with the neighbor so that his children could play in the yard without being watched. The proposed fence would continue from the side yard into the front yard up to the City's right-of-way. No one from the public spoke in favor or opposition to this request. Mr. Haubold made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bowen to approve the variance request to allow a six foot privacy fence in the front yard. The Commission approved the request with a vote count of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. � Subdivision Plat 5. The Commission reviewed a Record Plat of Georgia Place Subdivision. Mr. D. J. Roth was present to represent the request. Ms. Brown informed the Commission that variances were requested for the minimum lot width and size for the proposed lots, but staff is recommending approval of the plat since the lot sizes are consistent with other lots in the area. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the request. A motion was made by Mr. Maxton, seconded by Mr. McClanahan for the approval of the record plat. The plat was approved by the Commission with a vote count of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Adiournment Upon motion made by Mr. Bowen, the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � c ���� �� Ralph C. Maxton Secretary �