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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 03-11-2009 � � ' • Planning and Zoning Commission City of Cape Girardeau 4011ndependence t�'1��,��1.��«�r�•r,,,��zr/.��,��,aJ<«�.� CapeGirardeau, Mo. 63703 573-334-8326 MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2009 Present: Ralph C. Maxton, Raymond G. Buhs, Charles O. Haubold, Jr., Harry E. Rediger, Trisha Mothershead, Scott M. Rhodes, and K. Scott McClanahan Absent: William Hinckley, and Trae Bertrand Staff Present: Ken Eftink, Sarah Wallace, and Richard S. Reinhardt, Jr. Call to Order. Vice-Chairman Maxton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the February 11, 2009, regular meeting were approved � unanimously upon motion by Charles Haubold and seconded by Harry Rediger. Aqpearances on items not on the aqenda Doug Atwood, who is the president of his neighborhood association, asked when the definition of family will be a relevant item on the agenda again. Charles Haubold said that it would be discussed down the road. Hearinqs on Rezoninq and Sqecial Use Permit Applications 1. A request of Alfred Farrar for a Special Use Permit to construct a manufactured home located at 804 North Fountain. This is located in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. Wes Johnson, the building contractor, spoke on behalf of this request. He said he was there to answer any questions that anyone has about the home. He added that it complies with VA, FHA, and HUD codes. The home would be permanently fastened to a foundation. The existing structure would be demolished and the new home will comply with setbacks and it would be removed from the axles. The manufacturing company was Fleetwood Homes. Wes Johnson also stated that he had photos of previous homes. No one spoke against this request. 2. A request of Southeast Missouri Hospital for a Special Use Permit to construct a parking lot on the Southwest corner of Broadway and Sunset Boulevard. Trisha Mothershead abstained. The Special Use Permit would allow a parking lot in a R-3 (Two-Family � Residential) District. Dan Berry spoke on behalf of this request stating that it would add 30 new parking spaces for the hospital. Chris Buerck of Bowen Engineering spoke on behalf of this request stating that the parking lot would be concrete and would have screening in the form of landscaping and trees and that it would also have curb appeal for the neighbors. Chester Going spoke against this request. Chester stated that he lived � right next to the proposed parking lot and if this one gets approved then he would live right next to three parking lots, he also stated that he would have no view of the street with the trees. Discussion and Votinq on the Rezoninq and Special Use Permit Applications 3. A request of Alfred Farrar for a Special Use Permit to construct a manufactured home located at 804 North Fountain. Staff recommended that condition number 4 be removed from the memo since it would not be feasible to move the manufactured home (if approved) if Alfred Farrar ever decided to move. Charles Haubold made the motion to approve, seconded by Scott McClanahan. Charles Haubold began discussing this request by stating that there has not been a manufactured home approved in the last 10 to 12 years. Charles stated that he understood it would be on a permanent basement and foundation but if one gets approved, then all manufactured homes need to get approved. The vote was 0 in favor, 7 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. This request will be referred to City Council on Monday March 16. 4. A request of Southeast Missouri Hospital for a Special Use Permit to construct a parking lot on the Southwest corner of Broadway and Sunset Boulevard. Trisha Mothershead abstained. Harry Rediger made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Ray Buhs. The motion passed by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining. This request will go to City Council on Monday April 6. Charles Haubold mentioned to the applicant that it would be in his best interest to give a copy of the master plan to Sarah Wallace for the update of the City Zoning Code. � Subdivision Plats 5. Re-subdivision of Garrett Subdivision, Record Plat (Ward 6). Scott McClanahan abstained. Brad Garrett spoke for this subdivision, stating that he had joined the two lots together so he could build across the lot line but has since decided that was not economical and is now requesting to return the lots back to their original form. Sarah Wallace said that staff recommended approval and that staff's only request was that the plat has the correct spelling in the title. Harry Rediger made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Trisha Mothershead. The motion passed by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining. 6. Walden Park Phase II —Amended Record Plat (Ward 4). Mike Deimond of Riverwest Partners spoke briefly on Walden Parks Phases II and III, just stating that the phases needed to be changed to match the improvements. Charles Haubold made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Scott Rhodes. The motion passed by a vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. 7. Walden Park Phase I II —Amended Record Plat, (Ward 4). Charles Haubold made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Scott Rhodes. The motion passed by a vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. 8. Laurel Grove Second Subdivision (Ward 5). Sarah stated that staff had received acceptable plats and that no corrections needed to be made and that staff � recommended approval. Harry Rediger made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Charlie Haubold. The motion passed by a vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Other Items and Communications � 9. Public Participation in Zoning Code Update. Sarah Wallace stated that the zoning code subcommittee has been working on a better understanding of why things are the way they are in zoning districts. Sarah Wallace introduced a new district, the Neighborhood Commercial district. She also introduced the Special Business District which has traditionally been called C-3, only this would be a traditional business district concentrated in the downtown and that it was specific to where it should be located. This district would also be compatible with the DREAM Initiative. Also in the update are the C- 1 and C-2 Zoning classifications as well as a CX, adult entertainment zoning classification. The Industrial districts, M-1 and M-2, have not changed significantly in the update. However, some of the permitted uses have been examined to see what is appropriate. There was also some discussion on overlay districts. Charles Haubold suggested to get master plans from St. Frances, SEMO, and Southeast Hospital to determine ideal boundaries for overlay districts. Sarah Wallace also mentioned special uses and that each zoning district will have its own permitted special uses depending on what the intent of that district is. Bo Shantz, a resident of Cape Girardeau, said that he was curious about the boundaries between residential and commercial districts. Charles Haubold noted that there is a big discussion about green spaces and trees. � 10. Staff Time. Sarah Wallace stated that a number of groups have been coming into the planning office to discuss the update of the zoning code, so it is not only City Staff but also other neighborhood groups providing input to the update. Harry Rediger asked for an update of TTF projects for the next Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. 11. Adjournment. Upon motion made by Harry Rediger and seconded by Charles Haubold the meeting was adjourned unanimously. Respectfully submitted, ��`1Gj`� � Raymond Buhs Secretary �