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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 09-09-2009 ' • , Planning and Zoning Commission A. City of Cape Girardeau 4 � 401 Independence Street lk%'/3eic ll�c rii�ei•!ru•i�.�a tlaou.�nac[nle.� C8p@ GlfBfd@8U, M0. 63703 � � 573-339-6326 MEETING MINUTES September 9, 2009 Present: William Hinckley, Ralph C. Maxton, Raymond G. Buhs, Charles O. Haubold, Jr., Scott McClanahan, Harry E. Rediger, Scott M. Rhodes, Patricia Mothershead, and Trae Bertrand Staff Present: Ken Eftink, 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 August 12, 2009, regular meeting were approved unanimously upon motion made by Charles Haubold and seconded by Harry Rediger. Hearinqs on Rezoninq and Special Use Permit Applications � 1. A request of Mark Rademaker for a Special Use Permit to allow travel trailers in Five � Pines Mobile Home Park, located at 3020 Boutin Drive. Rademaker spoke on his request stating that his original plan was to have travel trailers in the empty lots in his mobile home park. Rademaker said that he has been moving out old dilapidated mobile homes out of the park and plans to move the remaining mobile homes in the north of the park to the south and have the travel trailers and mobile homes separated as requested by City Staff. He mentioned that the 11 acres on the north would have about 50 pads for travel trailers and the 5 acres on the south would have about 35 mobile homes. Rademaker stated that he is converting the utility and electric hookups to be suitable for travel trailers on the north side of the park. He also mentioned plans of constructing a four to seven unit bathhouse and also mentioned that there is already a Laundromat in the mobile home park. He also stated plans of planting pine trees or other landscaping to provide a separation between the mobile homes and the travel trailers. Rademaker mentioned plans of a fenced in area for dogs and a pavilion sometime in the future. He added that every travel trailer pad would have a picnic table and a fire ring. Rademaker stated that he has been cleaning up the park and feels that allowing travel trailers would continue to clean up the park and increase property values in the area. Harry Rediger inquired to the number of pads in the park and if Mr. Rademaker's strategy was to fill the park. Rademaker responded by stating that the total number of pads currently is 96, however if he is granted the Special Use Permit, his total number of pads would be about 85 and that it is his goal to have the park filled and to improve the area. Rediger also asked if the people that live there are endorsing it. Rademaker �"'� answered by saying that some were present at the meeting, however others were unable to attend. Rademaker added that the people living in the park understand that it ,,� will help to clean up the area. Scott Rhodes asked if there was a way to expand the mobile home park. Rademaker responded by stating that the mobile home industry is not what it used to be. Rhodes � observed that Mr. Rademaker has done a lot to clean up the park. Ralph Maxton asked if there would be separate entrances into the park. Rademaker /� responded that there would just be the one entrance. Maxton also asked if the entire park would become a travel trailer park sometime in the future. Rademaker responded by saying that he does not see that happening because he wants the people that live there to know that they will have a place to live. Rademaker also stated that if mobile home lots become vacant he will probably leave those lots vacant. Those in Support Matt Ulrick, who lives in the park, spoke in support of the request stating that before Rademaker purchased the park, there were police there on a regular basis. However, since Rademaker has owned the park, he has done a great job cleaning it up. Ulrick also stated that he feels that those who live there can only reap the benefits of what Rademaker is proposing to do. Earl Bell, who lives in the park, spoke in support of the request stating that he has lived there for nine years. Bell added that before Rademaker purchasing the park; it was a less than desirable place to live. Bell stated that Rademaker has done a lot to clean up the park and make improvements that has made it a more pleasing place to live. Roy Blankenship, who lives in the park, spoke in support of the request stating that he has lived there since 1992. Blankenship stated that he has seen the park change from � being under the previous ownership to being in Rademakers ownership. Blankenship noted all of the improvements and money that Rademaker has put into the park and that says something about his commitment. Blankenship stated that he feels it is time for �''� Rademaker to start getting some money back out of the park. Blankenship also noted that he does not feel that a poor quality of people is a problem because Mark does not get people that cause problems into his park. There were four others in attendance in support of the Special Use Permit. Those in Opposition Joe Moore stated that he had concerns and was not necessarily in opposition. Moore inquired if there would be a specific number of pads allowed in the Special Use Permit and added that he would not be happy if more were allowed. Moore stated that this needs to be regulated. He also inquired how long a travel trailer could remain in the park. Rademaker answered a week to several months. He stated that he wanted to provide a place for people who come to town to work on various projects to live, however it would not be a permanent residence. Chairman Hinckley stated that it could be a concern in the future and wanted to know what Rademaker's plans were with this concern. Chairman Hinckley also stated that he wants to know what Rademaker's plans were to regulate this. Larry Berkbuegler of 3647 Highway W stated that his concern was if a person moved in a trailer and just left it there. He also asked if Rademaker would be providing a buffer of landscaping along the highway. � Elaine Ramsey, of 3085 Boutin spoke in opposition to this request stating that she feels � that safety is an issue. Ramsey stated that she is concerned people will park there and live there and have kids running all around the park and feels that trespassing could be a problem in the future. Ramsey stated that she has no problem with anyone in the park but feels travel trailers could get out of hand, especially with the economy the way it is. � Ramsey feels that there will be problems with congestion and slower traffic and more accidents in the area. Ramsey feels that travel trailers will take the neighborhood backwards. Ramsey also asked if security would be provided. Ramsey also presented a � letter from a neighbor that was unable to come to the meeting. Richard Loos, who owns property to the north of the park, spoke in opposition stating that he does not want travel trailers in his front yard. Loos stated that the area is supposed to be a residential area and not a campground. There were two others in attendance in opposition of the Special Use Permit. Discussion and Votinq on Applications 2. A request of Mark Rademaker for a Special Use Permit to allow travel trailers in Five Pines Mobile Home Park, located at 3020 Boutin Drive. Charles Haubold made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Ray Buhs. Trae Bertrand noted that he has seen the area improved since Rademaker has owned it. Bertrand added that someone moving into the park just to live in a travel trailer is not consistent with what Rademaker is doing. Bertrand stated that Rademaker will probably boot anyone out that intends to live in a travel trailer in the park. Patricia Mothershead asked what Rademaker could do to relieve the concerns of the opposition. Mothershead also asked if Rademaker could have tighter regulations. � Chairman Hinckley asked Rademaker how long he was willing to commit to having people stay in the park. Rademaker stated that he was willing to allow people to live in �""� the park for nine months. Charles Haubold modified his motion to recommend approval, stating that he wanted to add three more conditions to the Special Use Permit in addition to the other five as stated in the staff memo. Mr. Haubold stated that one condition is that anyone coming into the park to stay in a travel trailer can only be there for nine months, the second condition called for green area and landscaping separating the travel trailers from the mobile homes. The third condition stated that the owner shall provide security for the travel trailers and the mobile homes in the park. Ray Buhs seconded these conditions. Harry Rediger inquired about crime issues with the travel trailer camp on Kingshighway. Ken Eftink informed the Commission that he is not aware of any but will check with the Police Department. Scott Rhodes asked if new homes could be placed on existing pads. Eftink informed him that the current pads probably won't work. Rhodes observed that Rademaker is cleaning up the park so he can do a better job. Sarah Wallace pointed out the third condition which stated that the mobile homes and travel trailers need to be separated in the park. Ralph Maxton stated that you can't argue with someone who is improving their property � but does not feel it is a good idea to have travel trailers next to mobile homes. Maxton added that a travel trailer park stand alone would be objectionable in a residential area. � w Chairman Hinckley inquired about the sewage system. Rademaker said that he thinks it is a six inch pipe. Charles Haubold noted that Rademaker would have to meet City regulations or not have City sewer. Eftink added that the park was designed for j.,� permanent mobile homes so it should meet travel trailer needs that are temporary. Eftink � ' also added that the travel trailers would be on a single water meter. Rademaker added that when the park was full, there was no problem carrying that load. � Chairman Hinckley stated that he understands that Rademaker wants to improve his mobile home park. However, Hinckley stated that his concern was that if someone else would purchase the lot in the future, that they may not continue that improvement. Wallace stated that the Special Use Permit goes with the owner so if someone buys the park, they will have to go to City Council to have it transferred to their name. Chairman Hinckley stated that the problem is still the same. The vote count on the motion to recommend approval was 7 in favor and 2 in opposition with Chairman Hinckley and Vice-Chairman Maxton in opposition. Other Items and Communications 3. Status of Zoning Ordinance Update. Sarah Wallace provided an update on the zoning ordinance update stating that Eric Cunningham is finishing his review and that staff has been meeting regularly to discuss future problems and talking more in depth. Wallace also stated that she is working with the zoning map. 4. Review of TTF-4 Projects. Harry Rediger provided an update on the final draft of TTF-4 projects, including alternate projects. Rediger stated that this will be on next months agenda and Kelly Green will be providing explanations for the projects. � 5. Staff Time. �"'+� Ken Eftink suggested having a sign in list for those in attendance at meetings in order to help get names and addresses for the people that speak. Eftink updated the Planning and Zoning Commission that the City Council gave first reading approval to the Boulevard Local Historic District. Eftink also informed the Commission of the LaSalle ground breaking and that bids for the Fountain Street project will be opening soon. Sarah Wallace informed the Commission of a joint Planning and Zoning meeting with the City of Jackson scheduled for October 28, 2009 and that it was to be located in Jackson. Ken Eftink stated that if there are any particular items that needed to be discussed to let staff know. 6. Adjournment. Upon motion made by Charles Haubold and seconded by Scott Rhodes the meeting was adjourned unanimously. Respectfully submitted, ; �� � ymo �Ghs Secretary � �