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MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2009
Present: William Hinckley, Ralph C. Maxton, Raymond G. Buhs, Charles O. Haubold, Jr.,
Harry E. Rediger, Scott M. Rhodes, and Patricia Mothershead
Absent: Trae Bertrand, and K. Scott McClanahan
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 May 13, 2009, regular meeting were approved
� unanimously upon motion made by Harry Rediger and seconded by Ralph Maxton.
Hearinqs on Rezoninq and Special Use Permit Applications
1. A request of Eldon Nattier and James Coley to rezone the property located at 615-635
South Sprigg from the R-3 (Two-Family Residential) District to the C-1 (Local
Commercial) District. Staff explained that this is the location of the Rose-bed Inn and
part of the business was operating under a Special Use Permit and the applicants were
requesting a re-zoning so that as their business expanded they would not have to
continue getting Special Use Permits. Eldon Nattier spoke on behalf of this request
stating that there are also plans for a banquet hall located at 631 South Sprigg. No one
spoke in opposition to this request.
Discussion and Votinq on the Rezoninq and Special Use Permit Applications
2. A request of Eldon Nattier and James Coley to rezone the property located at 615-635
South Sprigg from the R-3 (Two-Family Residential) District to the C-1 (Local
Commercial) District. Harry Rediger stated that he was impressed with the development
and that it is positive for that area. Charles Haubold made the motion to recommend
approval, seconded by Harry Rediger and approved unanimously.
Other Items and Communications
3. Discussion and Adoption of the DREAM Downtown Strategic Plan. Marla Mills of Old
Town Cape spoke on behalf of the DREAM Downtown Strategic Plan stating that the
� plan is a resource for improvements in downtown for the next five to ten years. The
topics that were discussed included public outreach, land use and infrastructure, design
guidelines, retail market, housing market, destination assessment, marketing,
organizational structure, financial mechanisms, and the development opportunities.
� Some of the development opportunities on Upper Broadway included a University
Village, a public parking lot, a hotel, specialty food store, and a cafe. Opportunities on
Lower Broadway included the Discovery Playhouse, the Broadway streetscape, a
parking structure, and a County Government Center. Opportunities for the Riverfront
included a recreational boat dock facility, riverfront plaza, an amphitheater, public
parking, river museum and aquarium, and a visitor's center. Opportunities for the Good
Hope/Haarig area included streetscape improvements, roundabouts, a farmers market,
and gateways for William Street and Fountain Street.
Charles Haubold made the motion to adopt by resolution, seconded by Harry Rediger
and approved unanimously.
4. Zoning Ordinance Update. Sarah Wallace provided an update on the Development Code
Subcommittee meeting. She stated that they discussed nonconformities, temporary
uses, renewable energy systems, supplemental regulations, and overlay districts. Sarah
Wallace stated that staff has been reviewing the updates and that the City Attorney will
be reviewing the updates soon as well.
5. Staff Time.
Ken Eftink updated the Commission on the discussions of the Common Pleas
Courthouse and the possibility of it being given back to the City
Ken Eftink also updated the Commission on the TTF projects.
� 6. Adjournment. Upon motion made by Charles Haubold and seconded by Patricia
Mothershead the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Raymond Buhs
Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. PZ-09-01
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN STRETAGIC PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF CAPE GIRAREDAU
WHEREAS, The City of Cape Girardeau was awarded the designation of
DREAM community through the Governor Blunt DREAM Initiative in fall of 2006, and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Girardeau, Old Town Cape Inc. and the Chamber of
Commerce have been working cooperatively with the State of Missouri and PGAV in
preparing a Downtown Strategic Plan, and
WHEREAS, PGAV has prepared a Strategic Plan for powntown Cape Girardeau,
Missouri; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, has studied said Strategic Plan and public meetings have been held concerning
said plan, and
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Cape Girardeau,
wishes to adopt said plan;
� NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BT THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRADEAU, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 1. The Strategic Plan for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
prepared by PGAV, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby adopted and approved
in all respects, including all maps and descriptive matter, by the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Cape Girardeau.
ARTICLE 2. That a copy of the plan shall be certified to the City Council and the
City Clerk and shall be available at the City's Clerk's office for pubic inspection during
normal office hours.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS�DAY OF v� -� , 2009
Bill Hinckley Chairman,
Planning and Zoning Commission
ATTEST:
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� Ray Buhs, Secretary