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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 01-14-2009 . , %' F I ' ' . Planning and Zoning Commission City of Cape Girardeau 4011ndependence tr/��r/,��•�,��,•�,,,•�r.��,rl.��,<��,�r�)<<rl<<� Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703 � � 573-334-8326 MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2009 Present: William T. Hinckley, Ralph C. Ma�on, Trae Bertrand, K. Scott McClanahan, Harry E. Rediger, and Trisha Mothershead Absent: Charles O. Haubold, Jr., Raymond G. Buhs, and Scott M. Rhodes Staff Present: 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 December 10, 2008, regular meeting were approved unanimously upon motion by Scott McClanahan and seconded by Harry Rediger. Appearances of Items not on the Aqenda Charles and Debbie Devers of 1729 Luce Street addressed a concern that they have with a pole barn being constructed in a residential zone not far from their residence. They were concerned about their property values when a neighbor began constructing an accessory building on his property at 1716 Themis, as this accessory building is being constructed as a pole barn. Charles and Debbie Devers informed the commission that the pole barn is bigger than the house itself and that every square inch of the yard that could be built on, has now been built on. The Devers noted that they understand that was not necessarily the intention of the zoning code to allow for something like that, but at the same time, it does. They stated that at 1716 Themis, the owner of the pole barn has said that he plans to put vinyl siding on the building to make it look more attractive. The Devers were also concerned that a 35 foot metal pole barn doesn't allow residential neighborhoods to maintain the residential feeling, but currently the code allows for this. The Devers suggested that the code be revised to only allow for a certain percentage of lot coverage, height of accessory buildings, restrictions to drainage, and the ability of the city to grant a building permit without considering the architectural or historical character of the neighborhood. Bill Hinckley noted that he drove out and looked at the sight and said that he was � amazed at what was going up. He told the Devers and the other residents of the neighborhood that showed up to the meeting that their concerns were valid and their 1 M- ' suggestions were valid. Bill Hinckley encouraged the Devers to continue talking witf� as � many people about their issue as they could because it raises important issues in how the zoning code can be re-written. Chairman Hinckley thanked the Devers for coming to speak on behalf of this issue and that he wished he could be more helpful. Hearinqs on Rezonina and Special Use Permit Applications 1. A request of Kelli Seabaugh for a Special Use Permit to operate a sign design and retail business and to install a sign on an existing sign post on the property located at 401 South West End Boulevard. Sarah Wallace mentioned that this location has recently been approved for a Special Use Permit to operate a retail clothing business but since then plans have changed. She also noted that this area is zoned R-2 (Single-Family Residential) District. Planning Staff recommended approval upon the conditions that we have attached in the commission's handout. Kelly Seabaugh and Steve Rector spoke on behalf of this request. They said that they wanted to open a business to design signs and to sell them. Harry Rediger asked about the actual construction of the sign and the applicants noted that there would be no actual construction of signs at this address. Scott McClanahan asked about foot traffic and Steve Rector said that it would be very limited. The commission discussed signage with the applicant. The applicant stated that they � would like to install a 1 inch thick flat panel sign on the West End Boulevard side of the building that would be 2 feet by 8 feet and then also a 2 foot by 4 foot sign on the pole so that proper signage could be visible to people coming from all directions. Bill Hinckley closed the public hearing on the request for a Special Use Permit to operate a sign design and retail business at 401 South West End Boulevard. Discussion and Votinq on the Rezoninq and Special Use Permit Applications 2. A request of Kelli Seabaugh for a Special Use Permit to operate a sign design and retail business and to install a sign on an existing sign post on the property located at 401 South West End Boulevard. Harry Rediger mentioned that the signage should be limited to what the current zoning code allows and it was pointed out that this would mean removing condition number 5 from the conditions that staff recommended. Harry Rediger made the motion to recommend approval with the first 4 conditions recommended by staff. This was seconded by Trae Bertrand and was approved by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Subdivision Plats 3. Walden Park Phase 2, Record Plat. Sarah Wallace stated that record plats had been submitted for Phase 2 of Walden Park and there was a problem with how one of the lines had been labeled but revised plats were submitted that were acceptable. Planning Staff recommended approval with no conditions. Ralph Maxton made a motion to recommend approval of the plat, seconded by Scott McClanahan. The motion was � approved by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. w 4. Walden Park Phase 3, Record Plat. Sarah Wallace stated that record plats had been � submitted for Phase 3 of Walden Park and there were no issues or comments with the plats and they were acceptable as submitted. Planning Staff recommended approval with no conditions. Harry Rediger made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Scott McClanahan. The motion was approved by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. 5. Crown Subdivision, Record Plat. Sarah Wallace stated that this is the joining of two parcels on the Northeast corner of Frederick and Olive Streets, to enable the owners to build across the current property line. Acceptable plats have been submitted and therefore Planning Staff recommended approval with no conditions. Harry Rediger made the motion to recommend approval, seconded by Trisha Mothershead. The motion was approved by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. Other Items and Communications 6. Staff Time. Sarah Wallace gave copies of the draft for residential zoning districts to the commission and gave an update that we are at a point with a good first draft and we need to schedule public participation sessions. As the process moves forward, additional public participation meetings will be held. All information will be located on the city's website for residents to review. She mentioned that the February meeting could be an informational discussion to get the residents involved. Sarah Wallace also handed out a draft of TTF 4 projects. Harry Rediger gave the commission an update on those projects and explained the handout. � The Development Code Meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 3:00 PM in the Council Chambers. 7. Adjournment. Harry Rediger made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Scott McClanahan and approved unanimously. Respectfully submitted, ��" "� U�� Raymond Buhs � Secretary �