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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 10-28-2009 � � � � � - � � � � � � ff'%n�iz�tl��ivbrr luirx�a l n�o.�air�)ta(<�.� � �1814� . • """"' City of Jackson & City of Cape Girardeau Joint Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 7:00 P.M. 101 Court Street, Jackson, Missouri MEETING MINUTES Present from Jackson: Mary Miller, Bill Fadler, Valeria Tuschoff, Mike Seabaugh, Martha Minton, Paula Salzman, and Todd Schneider Jackson Staff Present: Janet Sanders Present from Cape Girardeau: William Hinckley, Ralph C. Maxton, Harry Rediger, and Charles O. Haubold, Jr. Cape Girardeau Staff Present: Ken Eftink, Martha Brown, Sarah Wallace, and Richard S. Reinhardt, J r. � Others Present: Barbara Lohr (Jackson's Mayor), Phil Penzel, David Hitt, Tim Welker, Joe Bob Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Moonier, and Tom Shulte Media: Rudi Keller (Southeast Missourian) Call to Order. Barbara Lohr, Mayor of the City of Jackson, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and handed the meeting over to Mary Miller, Chairman for the City of Jackson's Planning and Zoning Commission. Citv of Jackson Presentations 1. Uptown Historic District: Janet Sanders, of Jackson, Missouri, gave an update on the City of Jackson's Uptown Historic District. The project is located on the 100 block of South High Street and includes Missouri Department of Transportation enhancement funds. The total cost of the project is $262,000 and has a cost share of 78% at the Federal level and a 22% match by the City of Jackson. Sanders stated that the project was initiated by Uptown merchants. Sanders added that the project engineer is Strickland Engineering, who also was one of the businesses in Uptown that helped to initiate the project. Sanders added that Kluesner Contractors received the bid to complete the project. Sanders mentioned that they will be cutting back curbs to allow for angled parking on the east side of High Street, but plan to retain the parallel parking on the west side of High Street due to lack of right-of-way, this will add seven (7) parking spaces along the 100 block of South High Street. Sanders added that the 100 block of South High Street will be one-way traffic flowing south and that has already been approved by City ordinance. Sanders also mentioned that there will be street furniture including benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles. Sanders also spoke briefly on historic � lighting in the district and landscaping planters and hanging baskets. Sanders added that the sidewalk improvements would be ADA compliant. Sanders also spoke on some of the challenges facing the project which included coal chutes, a sprinkler system (that was not part of the original grant agreement) and added that these two challenges are being funded by the local merchants in Uptown. Sanders also added that the weather has proved to be a challenge facing the project. Sanders added that this project is currently under construction and the final � completion date is set for January of 2010. 2. Hiahwav 25 8� Highwav 61 Proposed: Janet Sanders gave an update on proposed traffic improvements. Sanders commented on Highway 25 stating that traffic gets backed up from South Elementary School all the way to Jackson Trail, which is nearly half a mile, from 7:30 to 8:00 every morning and from 3:00 to 3:30 every afternoon. Sanders also added that the neighboring property had been used as a "pick-up lane" even though it was private property. Sanders added that this is currently in the design phase and that proposed construction would begin in the summer of 2010 when school is out. Sanders mentioned that this is a $750,000 project with a three-way cost share between Jackson R-II Schools, MODOT, and the City of Jackson. Sanders noted that the intersection into the school would be signalized and the South Elementary driveway system would be re-routed to provide a better flow of traffic. Sanders also added that the City would receive some right-of-way from the school driveway. Sanders commented on Highway 61, citing the "S-Bend" in the Uptown area, stating that it was the number one traffic priority in the Comprehensive Plan public meetings. Sanders stated that the City has contracted the traffic engineering firm of Crawford Bunte Brammeier to prepare a feasibility study and conceptual design. Sanders mentioned that the project limits are from Highway 72 to Route D, however the primary focus would be the S-Bend. Sanders added that the final report is due in February of 2010 and that there is currently no funding and no time frame for this project. Sanders added that the directive by the Board of Aldermen is to find a solution that would have the least impact on private properties. This project would have an impact on the Courthouse lawn, County property, Uptown traffic, and parking in the Uptown area. Lastly, Sanders added that Highway 61 through Jackson is an Interstate 55 incident by- pass route. � 3. Comqrehensive Plan: Janet Sanders provided a brief overview of the draft Comprehensive Plan for the City of Jackson. Sanders added that it had not yet been formally presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Sanders mentioned that the project began in December of 2008 with Houseal Lavigne Associates. Sanders added that this has been an ongoing project through 2009 and is scheduled for a presentation on November 18, 2009 with a possible completion date of December of 2009. Sanders added that the draft Comprehensive Plan is available on the City website at www.iacksonmo.orq. Mary Miller, Chairman for Jackson's Planning and Zoning Commission turned the meeting over to Bill Hinckley, Chairman for Cape Girardeau's Planning and Zoning Commission. Citv of Cape Girardeau Presentations 4. Brief overview on the DREAM Strateqic Plan: Sarah Wallace, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, gave a brief presentation on the DREAM Strategic Plan. Wallace stated that Cape Girardeau was selected in 2006 to be a DREAM Community and that there is a 3 year planning process with several state entities involved. Wallace briefly stated the timeline and scope of services and added that as a DREAM community, funds are available to the City. Wallace added that Cape Girardeau is taking advantage of those funding opportunities. 5. Annexation Policv Between Cape Girardeau & Jackson: Ken Eftink, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, spoke on annexations between the two municipalities. Eftink addressed the concern that as the two Cities grow it is important to have designated areas that the Cities will agree to annex or not annex. One line extended from Klaus Park to Gordonville. The City of Jackson � would stay to the north of that line, whereas the City of Cape Girardeau would remain south of that line. The other line followed northeast along the Williams Creek watershed from I-55 at the Bent Creek Subdivision location towards Route W. 6. Overview of the Zoninq Ordinance: Sarah Wallace provided a brief overview of the update of the City of Cape Girardeau's Zoning Ordinance. Wallace stated that the updates have been � needed, especially since the zoning ordinance has not been updated in over 40 years. Wallace stated that a subcommittee of five members was created. Wallace then stated that they reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and talked with department heads to determine the issues. Wallace stated that the ordinance is being written to be much more user friendly. One of the problems with the old ordinance is that it was stacked; meaning one district would allow uses from another, yet not state each use individually. Wallace stated that the stacking of the old ordinance is being done away with and in the update, each district is a stand alone and has each specific use spelled out. Wallace added that the new districts will be density based in order to better regulate between single family and multi family uses. Wallace added that there will still be minimum lot sizes and set backs. Wallace also stated that there will be minimum standards, such as with landscaping requirements. Wallace briefly noted chapter 25 of the City Code, stating that it is currently for Subdivision Regulations but that would be updated and become the City's Development Code and will cover more than just subdivisions. Wallace concluded by saying that the City of Cape Girardeau has a great first draft of the zoning ordinance to review and that the City is working on the zoning map as well. 7. Rental Inspection Propram: Ken Eftink addressed the issue of rental property. Eftink stated that some properties in single family districts are being rented out, sometimes even by the room. Eftink added that this can change the character of the neighborhood and can also lead to a problem with parking. Eftink also noted that the behavior of tenants can also be an issue. Eftink added that when the City of Sikeston implemented a Rental Inspection Program, all of their problems moved to Cape Girardeau. Eftink mentioned that he talked with other Cities to see how they handle situations with various landlords. The City of Ferguson has a Landlord Registration Program with three classifications. The first classification was for responsible � landlords, these are landlords that maintain their property and monitor their tenants. The responsible classification of landlords does not need their properties inspected. The next classification is provisional; this includes any property that has been cited for a violation that has not been remedied in a timely manner. This status will require an inspection at the owner's expense. The third classification is suspended; this refers to properties that have been cited with violations but steps have not been taken to return to responsible status. Properties with this classification may not be occupied. Eftink also mentioned the City of Carbondale's three year inspection program. Other Business 8. Discussion on items not on the aqenda Harry Rediger, of Cape Girardeau's Planning and Zoning Commission asked if Jackson had plans for other historic blocks. Janet Sanders responded by stating that the intial plan was to re-apply in the next grant cycle but it does not appear that funding will be available. Continuation would depend on future funding. Sanders added that there could be a possibility of going one block at a time if funding would become available. She added that any modifications to Highway 61 on the north side of the courthouse property would contain the same type of features currently being added on South High Street. Mary Miller inquired if Cape Girardeau has had any problems with friendly annexations where the infrastructure did not meet City Code. Charles Haubold of Cape Girardeau responded by stating that there are developers who will build infrastructure below standards and then ask to come into the City. Haubold added that some developers take shortcuts all around regarding � infrastructure. Bill Fadler of Jackson's Planning and Zoning Commission added that they have the same situation. Haubold suggested that something needs to be established to protect the City outside of City Limits. Mary Miller asked for an ad-hoc committee to be established to work on county wide subdivision/development regulations to present to the county. Miller added that this is a problem and the investments of everyone need to be protected. The committee would be made up of commissioners and staff from both Jackson and Cape � Girardeau. It was added that this committee would only focus on subdivision regulations and not zoning. 9. With no further items for discussion, Mary Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. � � "