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City of Cape Girardeau
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MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2010
Present: William Hinckiey, Ralph Maxton, Raymond Buhs, Charles O. Haubold, Jr., Scott
McClanahan, Harry E. Rediger, Scott M. Rhodes, Trae Bertrand, and Patricia
Mothershead
Absent: None
Staff Present: Ken Eftink, Martha Brown, Sarah Wallace, and Richard S. Reinhardt, Jr.
Call to Order. Chairman Hinckley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the December 9, 2009, regular meeting were approved
� unanimously upon motion made by Charles Haubold and seconded by Scott Rhodes.
Appearances on items not on the aqenda. None.
Public Hearinqs
1. Public Hearing for the Update of the Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Bill Hinckley opened
the Public Hearing for discussion. Scott House, chairman of the Historic Preservation
Commission stated that the revisions being made are good, the update clarifies issues,
and it is good for the City. There was a brief discussion on the blank section numbers
within the code. It was discussed that the blank section numbers will be filled in as part
of the final draft. The referenced chapter 25 will be part of the next update, for example,
landscaping requirements which will be part of Chapter 25 on subdivision regulations.
Hinckley asked if an appropriate statement could be placed in those sections. There was
also discussion on the minimum open space requirement for the Planned Development
zoning district. Currently the ordinance states 15%, however the update states 20%.
Hinckley addressed whether or not seven (7) people or four (4) persons could live in a
four (4) bedroom house. Hinckley stated that the original intent of the wording was to
place a limit on the number of persons in a home based on the number of bedrooms.
Hinckley clarified that the idea was not to allow seven (7) persons in a four(4) bedroom
house. Hinckley also addressed roadside stands in the agricultural district. Hinckley
stated that the sale of products implied all products and suggested this be changed to
clarify agricultural products. Hinckley also suggested that in the C-2 District where the
update addresses outside storage of materials, that it be clarified to state that the
�!� storage is for items that are for sale. Rhodes inquired as to whether or not the storage of
� 1 items should be fenced in to prevent the placing of junk materials in open spaces.
Hinckley suggested changing the word "materials" to "new merchandise" to solve this
issue. Hinckley added that the next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 27th at 6:00
p.m. At that time there will be a ciean version of the update to make a recommendation
on.
� 1 2. Amendment to the Final Development Plan for Lots 93-102 of Walden Park Phase 2.
This request would amend the Final Development Plan for Walden Park and change
Lots 93-102 from being large estate lots into sixteen (16) single family lots. Chris Koehler
spoke in favor of this request stating that with the market the way it is, it is easier to sell
single family lots. It was addressed that the new lots are still larger than other single
family lots in the Walden Park development. Ken Eftink addressed the issue that some
fire hydrants need to be relocated with this change. Chris Koehler addressed other utility
updates in addition to the fire hydrants that need to be made.
Discussion and Votina on Applications
3. Voting on the Update of the Zoning Ordinance. Voting on this item is postponed till
Wednesday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m.
4. Amendment to the Final Development Plan for Lots 93-102 of Walden Park Phase 2.
Upon motion made by Charles Haubold and seconded by Harry Rediger, the motion to
recommend approval of the amendment to the Final Development Plan of Walden Park
was approved unanimously.
Subdivisions
5. Resubdivision of Lots 93-102 of Walden Park Phase 2, Amended, Record Plat. Upon
motion made by Charles Haubold and seconded by Ralph Maxton, the motion to
� recommend approval was approved unanimously.
Other Items and Communications
6. Election of Officers. Charles Haubold made the motion to re-elect Bill Hinckley as
chairman, and to elect Trae Bertrand as vice-chairman and Scott Rhodes as secretary.
Scott McClanahan seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
7. Staff Time.
Ken Eftink stated that the new ordinance will give staff additional flexibility to approve
changes in the Planned Development Districts of up to 5%.
Sarah Wallace stated that the wayfinding presentation is tomorrow, January 14, 2010.
8. Adjournment. Upon motion made by Charles Haubold and seconded by Harry Rediger
the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Raymond Buhs
� Secretary