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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission Minutes 08-09-2023 - DraftCITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES D (� August 9, 2023 City Hall — Council Chambers 44 North Lorimier Street Commission Members Present: Kevin Greaser, Derek Jackson, Chris Martin, Nick Martin, Sommer McCauley -Perdue, Sid Whittington, Deborah Young Commission Members Absent: Scott Blank Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Greaser called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the July 12, 2023 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion made by Mr. Nick Martin and seconded by Ms. Young. SUBDIVISION PLATS The record plat of S & L Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Tom Mirly presented the request. He stated that he and his wife purchased the vacant lot next to their lot a few years ago; due to health reasons, he is no longer able to maintain it. He and his wife would like to sell part of the lot to the adjacent property owner. Mr. Shrimplin stated that all of the staff comments have been addressed, but the plat will be held from City Council review until the Document Number for the deed transferring the partial lot to the adjacent property owner is added to the plat. A motion was made by Mr. Whittington and seconded by Mr. Chris Martin to recommend approval of the record plat with a condition that the aforementioned Document Number be added once the deed is recorded. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining (Aye: Greaser, Jackson, C. Martin, N. Martin, McCauley -Perdue, Whittington, Young). 2. The record plat of Kennedy's 2nd Addition was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. James Randol, Bowen Engineering and Surveying, presented the request. He stated that the plat combines two (2) lots into one (1) lot. As part of the plat, the 5 -foot utility easements on either side of the lot line to be eliminated are proposed to be released. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to recommend approval of the record plat as submitted. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining (Aye: Greaser, Jackson, C. Martin, N. Martin, McCauley -Perdue, Whittington, Young). City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes August 9, 2023 Page 2 of 3 OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION Commission A000intment Recommendation Due to Ms. Stickel's resignation before the last meeting, the Commission reviewed the City Advisory Board and Commission applications on file for those interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Nick Martin stated that he would like to see Mr. Gerry Jones appointed to the Commission. Chairman Greaser agreed, stating that Mr. Jones, as a developer, would bring a wealth of knowledge to the Commission. Mr. Whittington stated that he felt there were enough developers on the Commission and that he would like to see Ms. Adrienne Henry appointed instead. Ms. Young stated that she would like to meet the candidates before the Commission makes a recommendation. She asked if staff could contact the candidates and ask them to attend the next Commission meeting, to which Ms. Peters responded affirmatively. Ms. Peters noted that Ms. Henry was currently serving on the TIF Commission and therefore may not be eligible to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Nick Martin and seconded by Mr. Chris Martin to recommend that the City Council appoint Mr. Gerry Jones to the Commission. The motion failed with a vote of 3 in favor, 3 in opposition, and 1 abstaining (Aye: Greaser, C. Martin, N. Martin; Nay: Jackson, Whittington, Young; Abstain: McCauley -Perdue). Mr. Shrimplin stated that staff would contact the candidates and ask them to attend the next Commission meeting per Ms. Young's request. Ms. Peters stated that she would check with the City Clerk's Office to see if Ms. Henry's seat on the TIF Commission made her ineligible. Commission Communication None of the Commission members had any communication items. Staff Communication Mr. Shrimplin gave the following updates: 1. Update on items from previous Commission meetings going on to City Council The City Council approved the following on July 17, 2023: • 1201, 1207, 1211, 1215, and 1217 South Kingshighway Rezoning — 2nd & 3rd Readings • Hawthorne Place Subdivision Record Plat — 2nd & 3rd Readings • Cape West 19th Subdivision Record Plat — 1St Reading The City Council approved the following on August 7, 2023: • Cape West 19th Subdivision Record Plat — 2nd & 3rd Readings • 97 North Kingshighway Rezoning — 1St Reading • 2797 Benton Hill Road Annexation, Zoning & Ward Boundary Extension — 1St Reading POO City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes August 9, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Shrimplin informed the Commission that the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) Committee would convene in June 2024 to begin developing a recommended list of projects for TTF7, which would be on the April 2025 ballot. Adjournment There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Ms. Young. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Young, Secretary