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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 04-10-2019CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 10, 2019 City Hall — Council Chambers Present: Larry Dowdy, Jeff Glenn, Kevin Greaser, Derek Jackson, Patrick Koetting, Bruce Skinner, Doug Spooler, Ed Thompson Absent: Thomas J. Welch Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin Gall to Ordpw Chairman Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the March 13, 2019 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Dowdy. REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS, AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the request of Beth McFerron to rezone property at 3269 Hopper Road from R-1 (Single -Family Suburban Residential District) to C-1 (General Commercial District). Mr. Spooler abstained from the discussion and vote on this agenda .item for business reasons. Ms. McFerron was in attendance to answer any questions. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Glenn opened the public hearing. Dr. Steven Schoolman, 571 Super Bowl Drive, Jackson, MO, expressed his support of the rezoning request and stated that he would like to purchase the property for the new location of Southeast Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center. Seeing no other appearances to speak, Chairman Glenn closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Greaser to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Thompson; Abstain: Spooler) 2. A public hearing was held on the request of Ken's Cape Cleaners for an exception from Development Code Section 25-805, bufferyards, at 2591 Independence Street. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which contained the following findings of fact: Criterion #1: As part of the exception request, a substantial equivalent is proposed. "Substantial equivalent" means an alternate design, method or feature that accomplishes the same purpose as the applicable Development Code requirement. Finding The proposed fence qualifies as a substantial equivalent because it would screen the commercial development from the adjacent residential property in the City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019 Page 2 of 3 same manner as the bufferyard plantings. While the commercial development would be closer to the residential property, the fence would mitigate the visual and noise impacts. Criterion #2: Approval of the exception request is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the Development Code. Findin The proposed substantial equivalent ensures fairness among property owners and tenants, which makes approval of the exception request consistent with the general spirit and intent of the Development Code. Based on the above findings, staff recommended approval of the exception request. Chairman Glenn opened the public hearing. Seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. Mr. Shrimplin reported that he received a call from a representative of Cape Church of the Nazarene, 2601 Independence Street, regarding the exception request. The caller asked about the design of the proposed fence and how far it would extend along the property line. After receiving the answers to his questions, he expressed no concerns with the request. A motion was made by Mr. Skinner and seconded by Mr. Koetting to approve the exception request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson) SUBDIVISION PLATS 3. The record plat of 1704 David Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. The plat combines two (2) tracts to form one (1) new lot. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. A motion was made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Greaser to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to the condition in the staff report. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson) 4. The record plat of C & T Seib Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. The plat combines two (2) tracts to form one (1) new lot. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the . record plat. A motion was made by Mr. Dowdy and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend approval of the record plat. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining. (Aye: Dowdy, Glenn, Greaser, Jackson, Koetting, Skinner, Spooler, Thompson) OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION 5. Cape Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan Presentation Mr. Shrimplin gave a presentation on the new comprehensive plan, named Cape Vision 2040. He explained that the draft plan is still being reviewed and edited by staff. Once the draft is revised and resubmitted, an open house and a public hearing at a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will be scheduled. The final plan will then be prepared for adoption by the Commission. City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Commission Communication There were no communication items from the Commission. Staff Communication Mr. Shrimplin gave the following updates: • Update on items from previous Commission meetings going on to City Council - The Chateau at Ramsay's Run Planned Development — Council held the public hearing on April 1, 2019 but did not vote on the ordinance approving the rezoning and the preliminary development plan due to outstanding staff comments on the plan. - Liberty Subdivision Record Plat — First, second, and third readings were approved on April 1, 2019. - Haarig Development Subdivision Record Plat — First reading was approved on April 1, 2019. - Scheibe Garden Subdivision Record Plat — The plat is being held due to outstanding staff comments. - Chapter 30 Amendment Regarding Guest Houses — First reading was approved on April 1, 2019. Update on Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) Projects - West End Boulevard from Rose Street to Bertling Street — The bid documents are being prepared. Construction will start later this year. - Independence Street from Gordonville Road/East Rodney Drive to Caruthers Avenue — The final report to be available soon. - 2019 Concrete Street Repair — The contract was awarded to Nip Kelley Equipment Company. - Main Street from Roberts Street to Cape Rock Drive — BFA was selected as the design consultant. Staff is reviewing the task order. - 2019 Asphalt Overlay — The project has been advertised for bids. The bid opening is scheduled for late April. - 2019 LED Streetlight Conversion — The contract awarded to KT Power Systems. Adjournment There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Koetting and seconded by Mr. Spooler. Respectfully submitted, evin Greaser Secretary