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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 04-13-2011 ' ' . Planning and Zoning Commission � City of Cape Girardeau 401 Independence Street tz�l3�,<<b��•��•r«�•�k�«r6o«<<a��<«1�� Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703 � � 573-339-6326 MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2011 Present: William Hinckley, Trae Bertrand, Ralph Maxton, Charles O. Haubold, Jr., Raymond Buhs, Marcia Ritter, Thomas J. Welch, Scott McClanahan, and Wayne Bowen Staff Present: Ken Eftink, Paul Yadro, and Richard Reinhardt, Jr. Call to Order. Chairman Hinckley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The agenda was modified to remove the Record Plat of Spanish Plaza. Richard Reinhardt informed the Commissioners that the developer pulled this subdivision from the agenda on Friday, April 8, 2011. Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the March 9, 2011, meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Scott McClanahan and seconded by Ray Buhs. � Hearinqs 1. Public Hearing to consider revisions to Section 25-113, Variances and Exceptions, to Chapter 25, The Development Code. Chairman Hinckley commented that this proposed change would allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to review variances that pertain to the Development Code. Other variance requests will continue to be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. No one was present to speak in favor or opposition to this request. 2. Request of Drury Southwest Signs and First Missouri State Bank of Cape County for a Special Use Permit for a billboard to be located on the property at 800 North Kingshighway. Jeff Bohnert of Drury Southwest Signs spoke on behalf of this request. He stated that Drury Southwest is looking at either placing a sign on the northern part of the property or at a location closer to the intersection of Kingshighway and North Cape Rock Drive. Those are the two locations on the parcel that meet the requirements of the code. The proposed sign is thirty (30) feet in height which is in compliance with the sign regulations in the Development Code. The Commissioners voiced a concern with light overflow into residential areas. Jeff Bohnert stated that the light would be pointed straight up and would not be directed towards a residential district. No one was present to speak in favor or opposition to this request. Discussion, and Votinq on Applications �"� 3. Discussion and voting on revisions to Section 25-113, Variances and Exceptions, to f � Chapter 25, The Development Code. Charles Haubold made a motion, seconded by Trae Bertrand to recommend the proposed revision for approval. The Commissioners discussed a few of the recently approved variances by the Zoning Board of Adjustment including the seven variances that were approved with the Menards Site Plan. Recently, the Zoning Board of Adjustment also approved a variance for the 1,000 square foot requirement for accessory structures on lots of half an acre, to allow a 2,808 square foot structure. The vote to recommend approval of the proposed revision was approved unanimously. 4. Request of Drury Southwest Signs and First Missouri State Bank of Cape County for a � Special Use Permit for a billboard to be located on the property at 800 North Kingshighway. Scott McClanahan made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Ray Buhs and approved unanimously. Charles Haubold added that his preference was for the location towards the north of the parcel, shown as the map as Location B. Chairman Hinckley stated that Location B was also his preference for the sign location. Subdivision Plats 5. Record Plat of Broadview Estates Subdivision. Richard Reinhardt gave staff comments stating that this is a three lot subdivision located on South Broadview Street north of Bloomfield Road. Lot 2 is the largest lot in the subdivision being 16.43 acres and the proposed use of this lot is for a skilled nursing facility. Richard Reinhardt informed the Commission that acceptable plats have been submitted and staff recommends approval. Ralph Maxton made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Wayne Bowen, and approved unanimously. Marcia Ritter asked for a site plan. Kevin Kamp of Civil Environmental Consultants stated that the intent is to develop the property immediately; however they do not have a final site plan at this time. 6. Record Plat of Cypress Valley Estates Subdivision. Richard Reinhardt gave staff comments stating that this is a two lot subdivision located northwest of the Perryville Road and Lexington Avenue intersection. The applicant is requesting to separate a 1.73 acre tract of land from the larger property for the purposes of selling the existing house. Richard Reinhardt mentioned that acceptable plats have been submitted and staff recommends � approval. Charles Haubold made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Trae Bertrand and approved unanimously. 7. Record Plat of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. Richard Reinhardt gave staff comments stating that this subdivision is located west of Caruthers Ave, north of Woodlawn Ave, east of Forest Ave, and south of Ritter Drive. The purpose of the subdivision is to consolidate lots into one parcel to eliminate lot lines for future development. Richard Reinhardt mentioned that acceptable plats have been submitted and staff recommends approval. Lester Goodin of 380 North Park Avenue commented that his concern was in regards to an easement that he wanted to make sure still existed. It was stated that if the easement was recorded that it did exist. It was also mentioned that if the easement is between the school and another entity that it was a civil matter and did not need to be shown on the plat. Only easements with the City need to be shown. Scott McClanahan made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Thomas Welch and approved unanimously. 8. •Record Plat of Tipton Subdivision. Richard Reinhardt gave staff comments, stating that this subdivision is located southwest of the Independence Street and West End Boulevard intersection. This record plat is consolidating several lots owned by the William Thomas Tipton Revocable Trust. Richard Reinhardt stated that acceptable plats have been submitted and staff recommends approval. Scott McClanahan made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Wayne Bowen and approved unanimously. Other Items and Communications 9. Staff Time. � Ken Eftink informed the Commission that the Council approved several contracts for Transportation Trust Fund projects including the contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation for the Route W and Lexington Avenue intersection. � Ken Eftink informed the Commission that at the next Council meeting, there will be an item to discuss the new Development Code. Martha Brown and Kelly Green will be present to explain various sections. This discussion will be held during the regular meeting. Richard Reinhardt commented that this will be his last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. He stated that he accepted a job in lowa and will be moving there at the end of the month. 10. Adjournment. Upon motion made by Wayne Bowen and seconded by Scott McClanahan, the meeting was adjourned unanimously. Respectfully submitted, G��'C' `�``I�GyC%�-,� Ralph C. Maxton Secretary � �