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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 05-13-2009 , . � ' •, Planning and Zoning Commission City of Cape Girardeau 4011ndependence [t�l.a��<<1.����•�����•<«�•�u,�z�l.��,�,��,,,r��<«1��., CapeGirardeau, Mo. 63703 '�"'� ��"�"` 573-334-8326 MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2009 Present: William Hinckley, Ralph C. Maxton, Raymond G. Buhs, Charles O. Haubold, Jr., Harry E. Rediger, Trae Bertrand, Scott M. Rhodes, and K. Scott McClanahan Absent: Patricia Mothershead 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 April 8, 2009, regular meeting were approved � unanimously upon motion made by Scott Rhodes and seconded by Charles Haubold. Appearances on items not on the aqenda Mike Sheehan of 510 North West End Boulevard spoke on behalf of his neighborhood. He informed the Commission that his neighborhood was part of a proposed historic district and that he and his neighbors wanted to take action in reference to zoning. He mentioned that he wants the area to remain as a single family area. Sheehan voiced his concerns about houses that are going up for sale and being bought by property managers for college students to live in. Sheehan also asked the Commission about the definition of family in the zoning code and how it would change in the update of the zoning code. Lester Goodin of 380 North Park spoke on behalf of his neighborhood. Goodin spoke on the rezoning of the neighborhood that took place 11 years ago and the petition that has been circulating for the proposed historic district. He added that it is a rare occurrence for neighbors to work together to accomplish something. He said that showed how much he and his neighbors want to preserve their neighborhood. Goodin handed a letter of questions to the Commission that he desired to discuss and have answered at the next meeting. Chairman Hinckley informed the residents that these were conversations that needed to take place at the staff level and he encouraged the residents of the proposed historic district to meet with staff. � Linda Ruddy of 1222 Normal said that she thought the neighborhood was single family y� and was now confused about what single family means. She also mentioned that she is � '� concerned about what will happen with houses that go up for sale in the neighborhood. Mike Sheehan added that he has seen two houses purchased by landlords and suspects these houses may be in violation. Sheehan also noted that he feels the neighborhood is slowly being destroyed. Chairman Hinckley encouraged the property owners to watch the area and if they suspect a violation to report it to the appropriate City department. Charles DiStefano of 360 North Park stated that he thought districts that were zoned R-2 (Single-Family Residential) district needed to be owner occupied. Chairman Hinckley informed him that was not the case and the homes did not need to be owner occupied. Hearinas on Rezoninq and Special Use Permit Applications 1. A request of Ken and Carol Oberlohr to rezone the property located at 2254 Kingsway Drive from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District to C-2 (General Commercial) District. Ken Oberlohr stated that the property had been used for commercial purposes under past ownership. No one spoke in opposition to this matter. 2. A request of Wireless Asset Group for a Special Use Permit to construct a 180 foot monopole telecommunication tower and fenced in compound on the property at 813 Southern Expressway. This is located in an M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District. Nancy � Browne of the Limbaugh Firm spoke on behalf of this request. She stated that she was making sure everything had been received and was available to answer any questions. Harry Rediger asked if the applicants were aware of the conditions. Ms. Browne stated that they were aware of the conditions and had spoke with planning staff about the conditions. She also stated that there were no problems with the conditions and that they all seemed standard. No one spoke in opposition to this matter. Discussion and Votinq on the Rezoninq and Special Use Permit Applications 3. A request of Ken and Carol Oberlohr to rezone the property located at 2254 Kingsway Drive from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District to C-2 (General Commercial) District. Harry Rediger made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Charles Haubold and approved unanimously. 4. A request of Wireless Asset Group for a Special Use Permit to construct a 180 foot monopole telecommunication tower and fenced in compound on the property at 813 Southern Expressway. Ralph Maxton made the motion to recommend approval with conditions. Trae Bertrand seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. Other Items and Communications 5. Report of the Development Code Subcommittee. Sarah Wallace updated the Commission on the Development Code Subcommittee. She informed the Commission of � the discussion the development code subcommittee had regarding manufactured homes. As part of that section, it has been discussed that different height, area, bulk and setback regulations for areas that are traditional developed as "mobile home parks' and . . others that are developed with subdivided lots. Those developed as subdivided lots � would be required to be placed on permanent foundations, along with other requirements. The subcommittee also discussedaccessory uses and structures. It was suggested that a maximum building footprint be used based on the size of the lot, verses the percentage that is currently being uses. They are also recommending different maximum heights for buildings depending on size of lots. Sarah Wallace also informed the Commission of the next topics for discussion will be nonconforming uses, temporary uses and the subdivision regulations. 6. Staff Time. Richard Reinhardt informed the Commission about the Historic Preservation walking tour that is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 and starting at 5:OOpm at Old St. VincenYs Church and ending sometime around 7:OOpm at Buckners. He added that the walking tour was an event for Historic Preservation Month and that it would highlight some historic buildings in Cape Girardeau's downtown area. Richard Reinhardt gave the Commission a copy of the latest update of TTF-3 projects and a copy of the 2009-2014 CIP. Harry Rediger reminded the Commission about the TTF meeting scheduled for July 1, 2009 at 4:OOpm. Ken Eftink informed the Commission that bids for Mount Auburn went out and the contract would be considered at City Council meeting. � " 7. Adjournment. Upon motion made by Scott Rhodes and seconded by Harry Rediger the meeting was adjourned unanimously. Respectfully submitted, ��J��J Raymond Buhs Secretary �