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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission Minutes 04-10-2024CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING &. ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 10, 2024 City Hall -Council Chambers 44 North Lorimier Street Commission Members Present: Trae Bertrand, Scott Blank, Kevin Greaser, Derek Jackson, Gerry Jones, Chris Martin, Nick Martin Commission Members Absent: Sommer McCauley-Perdue Staff Present: Carol Peters, Trevor Pulley, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Blank called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the March 13, 2024 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion made by Mr. Greaser and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin. REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS, AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the request of SEMO Cardinal Group LLC to rezone property located at 728 Good Hope Street from C-1 (General Commercial District) to R-3 (High Density Single-Family Residential District). Mr. Greaser abstained from the discussion and vote due to a financial conflict of interest. Mr. Charles Todt, SEMO Cardinal Group LLC, presented the request. Mr. Todt explained that the property contains a duplex, which is not a permitted use in the C-1 district. The request is rezone the property to a district that allows duplexes. Chairman Blank opened the public hearing. Seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the rezoning request. A motion was made by Mr. Bertrand and seconded by Mr; Jackson to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin; Abstain: Greaser). SUBDIVISION PLATS 2. The record plat of McMillan's First Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Clyde McMillan presented the plat. He explained that he and his wife would like to buy a 12-foot strip of land from their neighbor on the north side in order to correct a drainage issue and install landscaping. The plat splits the 12-foot strip from the neighbor's lot and combines it with their existing 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. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Greaser, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2024 Page 2 of 3 3. The record plat of Latham's First Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Ms. Michelle Latham presented the plat. She explained that she and her husband own two adjacent lots at 2120 Kent Drive and 2135 Rampart Street. They would like to construct a detached garage behind the home. The Zoning Code requires the garage to be on the same lot as the home. The plat combines the two lots into one lot. She noted that the plat shows an exception to allow the lot to have driveway access to both Rampart Street and Kent Drive. 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. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Greaser to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Greaser, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). 4. The record plat of Seyer Enterprises Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Chris Kelley, Bowen Engineering & Surveying, presented the plat. He explained that the plat subdivides a lot to create three new lots at 2020 and 2080 Rusmar Street. He noted that the owner would like to have the property separated in case he decides to sell part of it in the future. 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. Bertrand and seconded by Mr. Chris Martin to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Greaser, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION Commission Appointment Recommendation Chairman Blank stated that at the last meeting, the Commission had tabled making a recommendation on an appointment to fill the seat vacated by Mr. Sid Whittington. The Commission then reviewed the Advisory Board and Commission applications on file for those who expressed an interest in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Nick Martin and seconded by Mr. Jones to recommend that the City Council appoint Mr. Robbie Guard to the Commission. The motion passed with vote of six in favor, one in opposition, and zero abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin; Nay: Greaser). Mr. Greaser explained that the reason he voted againstthe motion was not that he was opposed to Mr. Guard; rather, he felt that some of the other candidates would help diversify the Commission. Transportation Trust Fund 7 (TTF7) Committee Appointments Chairman Blank stated that he had sent an email to each of the other Commission members asking them to contact him if they have an interest in serving on the Transportation Trust Fund 7 (TTF7) Committee. Mr. Shrimplin and Mr. Pulley explained the role of the Committee and the process for developing a recommended list of projects for consideration by the City Council. Chairman Blank asked the other Commission members to contact him if they are interested in serving on the Committee. 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 March 18, 2024: City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2024 Page 3 of 3 • The Meadows of Whispering Oaks -Fourth Record Plat - 2 nd & 3rd Readings • Rhodes Town Plaza Subdivision Record Plat - 2 nd & 3rd Readings • 298 North West End Boulevard Rezoning - 2 nd & 3 rd Readings • 2567 & 2649 Veterans Memorial Drive Special Use Permit - 2 nd & 3 rd Readings • Bailey Keller Subdivision Record Plat - 1 st Reading • Midamerica Crossings Third Subdivision Record Plat - 1 st Reading • Them is Street Subdivision Record Plat - 1 st Reading The City Council approved the following on April 1, 2024: • Bailey Keller Subdivision Record Plat - 2 nd & 3rd Readings • Midamerica Crossings Third Subdivision Record Plat - 2 nd & 3rd Readings • Themis Street Subdivision Record Plat - 2 nd & 3 rd Readings Mr. Pulley informed the Commission that the Independence Street TTF5 project has been put on hold due to higher-than-expected acquisition costs . The funds budgeted for the project will be reallocated to overlaying North Sprigg Street from Normal Avenue to Bertling Street. If there are funds left over, then the portion of North Sprigg Street from Normal Avenue to Broadway will be overlaid as well. The engineering firm is working on the design, which should be completed by October. Adjournment There being no further business , the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Bertrand and seconded by Mr. Jones . Respectfully submitted, Chris Martin, Secretary