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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 07-13-2011 . ., Planning and Zoning Commission City of Cape Girardeau � �'����,���r�,����"�<«,�,����«�%°�°,�r,1z'�,,;;;;;, 401 Independence Street �� Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703 ` (573) 339-6326 MEETING MINUTES July 13, 2011 Present: William Hinckley, Trae Bertrand, Ralph Maxton, Raymond Buhs, Thomas J. Welch, Scott McClanahan, Charles O. Haubold, Jr, and Marcia Ritter Absent: Wayne Bowen Staff Present: Martha Brown, and Carol Peters Call to Order. Chairman Hinckley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Haubold and seconded by Mr. Bertrand to amend the agenda allowing information on the subdivision plat to be heard first. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the June 8, 2011 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Mr. Haubold and seconded by Mr. Buhs. Subdivision Plat � The Commission reviewed a Record Plat of Lots 7, 8, 9 & 10 of a Resubdivision of Doctors Park Third Subdivision. Ms. Deborah Seeger was present to explain that the proposed subdivision would convert four lots into two lots along Doctors Park Circle. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the request. Therefore, after discussion among Commission members a motion was made by Mr. McClanahan, seconded by Mr. Buhs for the approval of the record plat. The plat was approved with a vote count of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Hearinqs 1. A Public Hearing was held to consider the rezoning of property at 820 North Sprigg Street from the C-1 (General Commercial) District to the R-5 (High Density Multifamily Residential) District. Mrs. Melanie Cantrell with Gertis, Lester, Dameron & Associates, Inc. and Mr. Bill King with Crown Development of Jackson, LLC spoke for the application. Mrs. Cantrell explained that the request is for rezoning the east 183 feet of the lot to the R-5 Zoning District. Mr. King explained they also own other surrounding lots and are proposing the rezoning to build apartment buildings to do what they can to help with the University's housing problem. Due to staff concerns regarding shared parking with the commercial uses, the applicant presented a revised plan of rezoning only part of the lot for the Commission's review. The Commission also expressed concerns with shared parking and the required number of parking spaces, only one entrance into the development, and the requirement for 20% open space. Since staff, nor the Commission, had seen the revised plan, Mr. Haubold made a motion seconded by Mr. Maxton which passed unanimously to table the request until the staff had time to review the new plan. Mr. Hinkley also requested to have the Fire Department review the plan for any emergency access issues. Mr. Haubold would like the Engineering Division to take a look at it for any future street plans in the area which might affect the development. � 2. A Public Hearing was held to consider revisions to the Chapter 12 Floodplain Management Regulations of the City Code. Mrs. Casey Brunke, Civil Engineer, presented a model floodplain ordinance which was given to the City by the State Emergency Management Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 13, 2011 Page 2 Association (SEMA). She explained that the Chapter has been revised to coincide with the � updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps that will become effective September 29, 2011. SEMA requires the City to adopt an updated Floodplain Management Chapter for the Code in order to continue participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The Commission expressed concerns regarding the Board of Adjustment being responsible for variance requests. Mrs. Brunke told the board that this issue was discussed with the City Attorney who suggested to leave the appeals process with the Board of Adjustment because of the reference to section 89.110 RSMo. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the recommended changes. Mr. Bertrand made a motion to recommend approval of the updated Floodplain Management Chapter of the Code of Ordinances. Mr. McClanahan seconded the motion. The recommendation passed with a vote count of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition and 0 abstaining. Mrs. Brunke explained that to meet the timeline established by SEMA a draft ordinance has to be submitted to SEMA by September 15, 2011. 3. A Public Hearing was held regarding updates to the Water and Sewers Chapter of the Code of Ordinances. Mrs. Kelly Green, City Engineer, presented the Commission with information on the revisions. She explained that Chapter 29 of the Code previously contained all the information on water and sewers. Since the adoption of the Development Code recently there has been conflicting information between the Development Code and Chapter 29. Therefore, it is proposed to repeal Chapter 29 in its entirety and replace it with the proposed ordinance presented to the Commission. She reported that there were only minor revisions being made except for the addition of a Fat, Oil and Grease control section. Mrs. Green answered questions from the Commission and informed them that this hearing was for informational purposes. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the revisions of Chapter 29. The Commission agreed with the need for the update and recommended the Engineering Division move forward � with the revisions. Mrs. Green stated the proposed ordinance would be presented to the City Council on August 1, 2011. 4. A Public Hearing was held to consider updates to the Stormwater Management Chapter of the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Stan Polivick, Stormwater Coordinator, presented the proposed changes at the hearing. He explained that nothing was being deleted from the Chapter, but language was being added from changes received from DNR. These changes will keep the City in compliance with the MS4 permit. Mr. Hinkley asked if the developers will be surprised with these changes. Mr. Polivick explained that several meetings have been held with the developers and the only surprise should be that the changes are finally being implemented. Mr. Polivick mentioned that one main change in the Chapter is that Stormwater permits will now expire after three years. Currently there are no expiration dates on Stormwater permits. Also, Federal mandates on maintenance will be added. Mr. Hinkley recommended a definition of gray water be added to the revision being proposed. After further discussion and questions of Mr. Polivick, the Commission understood the need for the revisions and agreed with the revisions being proposed. Adiournment Upon motion made by Mr. Haubold and seconded by Mr. Bertrand, the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ��?� �= ��'�`'�' Ralph C. Maxton � Secretary