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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission Minutes 09-11-2024CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 11, 2024 City Hall -Council Chambers 44 North Lorimier Street Commission Members Present: Trae Bertrand, Scott Blank, Robbie Guard, Derek Jackson, Gerry Jones, Chris Martin, Nick Martin Commission Members Absent Kevin Greaser Staff Present: Carol Peters, Trevor Pulley, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Blank called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the August 14, 2024 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion made by Mr. Chris Martin and seconded by Mr. Jackson. REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS, AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the proposed zoning of property located at 3082 County Road 620 as M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District) upon annexation. 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 zoning the property as M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District) upon annexation. A motion was made by Mr. Nick Martin and seconded by Mr. Bertrand to recommend zoning the property as M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District) upon annexation. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). 2. A public hearing was held on the proposed zoning of property located at 3268 Perryville Road as R-1 (Single-Family Suburban Residential District) upon annexation. Mr. Guard recused himself from the discussion and vote due to a financial conflict of interest. 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 zoning the property as R-1 (Single-Family Suburban Residential District) upon annexation. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Bertrand to recommend zoning the property as R-1 (Single-Family Suburban Residential District) upon annexation. 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: Guard). 3. A public hearing was held on the request of Todt Roofing & Construction, on behalf of Semo Cardinal Group LLC, for a special use permit for the purposes of constructing, maintaining, and operating a restaurant drive-through in the CBD (Central Business District) at 716 and 718 Broadway. Mr. Brandon Beninati, Todt Roofing & Construction, presented the request. He explained that the first floor of the building is being remodeled for a new restaurant tenant, Rani's Mac Bar, and that not having a drive-through would be a deal-breaker. Due to site constraints, the only option is to install City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Page 2 of 4 the drive-through window on the alley side of the building and use the alley for the drive-through lane. Chairman Blank asked how customers would enter the drive-through. Mr. Beninati replied that signs would be installed to direct customers to enter the alley from Bellevue Street. Mr. Jones asked if other vehicles would be able to use the alley. Mr. Shrimplin stated that the drive-through traffic would preclude any other traffic from using the south half of the alley in this block. He explained that the alley is only 16 feet wide, and it was not designed to allow modern vehicles to pass each other. To access the public parking lot behind the building, vehicles would have to drive down Broadway, turn on to North Sprigg Street, and then turn on to the narrow drive between the two buildings at 211/213 and 215 North Sprigg Street. In addition, vehicles could enter the alley from Bellevue Street. Mr. Nick Martin asked where the menu board would be placed. Mr. Beninati replied that the menu board would be attached to the wall on the alley side of the building. Mr. Shrimplin explained that the exterior building alterations would be reviewed via a separate design review process established for buildings in the CBD. He continued by stating that a License and Indemnity Agreement would be required for any items placed within or extending into the alley, such as awnings, canopies, signs, menu boards, etc. Mr. Jones asked if the alley would become a private drive since it would only be used for the drive- through. Mr. Shrimplin stated that it would remain a public alley. Mr. Bertrand asked what would happen if, assuming the City Council granted the special use permit, the plans for the drive-through fell through or the business was moved or sold. Mr. Shrimplin explained that special use permits contain certain standard conditions of approval. One of the conditions states that the permit shall automatically expire twelve months from the date of issuance if the building permit for the special use has not been issued. If the building permit is issued within this time frame and later expires due to lack of progress, then the permit shall automatically expire upon the expiration of the building permit. Another condition states that the permit is not transferable without the approval of the City Council. In response to a question from Mr. Nick Martin, Mr. Beninati stated that the restaurant owner expects 60 to 80 percent of the sales to come via the drive-through. Chairman Blank opened the public hearing. Seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. Mr. Bertrand stated that he does not like the idea of using a public alley for a drive-through, but he wants to see the building occupied by a business. Mr. Nick Martin agreed. Mr. Bertrand noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission does not make the final decision on special use permit requests. Rather, the Commission makes a recommendation. The City Council makes the final decision; Mr. Chris Martin concurred, and he commended the owner for investing in Cape Girardeau. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which did not include a recommendation with regard to the request. The report stated that, if the request is approved, the City will install "Do Not Enter" signs on both sides of the alley, facing Broadway. The report also stated that a License and Indemnity Agreement is required for any items placed within or extending into the alley, such as awnings, canopies, signs, menu boards, etc. City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Page 3 of 4 A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Guard to recommend approval of the special use permit request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, O in opposition, and 0 abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). Mr. Bertrand left the meeting at this time. OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION 4. Chapter 25 Amendment Regarding Improvement of Parking Areas Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to Section 25-49, Improvement of Parking Areas, of the Development Code (Chapter 25 of the City's Code of Ordinances). He stated that the amendment restructures the existing requirements and changes some of the wording for purposes of clarity and consistency. In addition, the amendment replaces the term "reinforced gravel" with the phrase "clean gravel or other aggregate if dust control measures are in place, as approved by the city manager'' in the list of options for surfacing overflow parking areas. A motion was made by Mr. Chris Martin and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend approval of the amendment as submitted. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Blank, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). 5. Chapter 25 Amendment Regarding Access Management Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to Article IX, Access Management, of the Development Code (Chapter 25 of the City's Code of Ordinances). He stated that the City's standard specifications and drawings require a minimum spacing of 1 O feet between residential driveways. The amendment adds a separate standard for driveways serving a two-family (duplex) dwelling. Such driveways would have to be separated by a landscaping strip having a minimum width of 18 inches. The amendment also restructures the existing requirements and changes some of the wording for purposes of clarity and consistency. A motion was made by Mr. Guard and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend approval of the amendment as submitted. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 0 abstaining (Aye: Blank, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). 6. Chapter 25 Amendment Regarding Utilities Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to Article X, Utilities, of the Development Code (Chapter 25 of the City's Code of Ordinances). He stated that the amendment adds a definitions section. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to recommend approval of the amendment as submitted. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, O in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Blank, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). 7. Chapter 30 Amendment Regarding Accessory Structures and Uses Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to Section 30-106, Accessory Structures and Uses, of the Zoning Code (Chapter 30 of the City's Code of Ordinances). He stated that, currently, this section does not allow an accessory structure or use on a lot without a principal structure or use. The amendment adds an exception for off-street parking facilities (parking lots) located in the AG, City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Page 4 of 4 C-1, C-2, M-1, M-2, or A-1 district. In these districts, an off-street parking facility would not be required to be located on a lot with a principal use. The amendment also includes some minor changes for purposes of clarity and consistency. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to recommend approval of the amendment as submitted. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6 in favor, 0 in opposition , and O absta ining (Aye: Blank, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin). Commission Communication Chairman Blank announced that Sommer McCauley-Perdue had resigned from the Commission. Staff provided the City Advisory Board and Commission applications on file for those interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Cha irm an Blank asked the Commission members to review the applications for discussion at the next meeting. Staff Communication Mr. Shrimpl in gave the following updates: 1. Update on items from previous Commission meetings going on to City Council The City Council approved the following on August 19, 2024: • Park West Hospitality Center No. 3 Subdivision Record Plat - 2 nd & 3rd Readings The City Council held a public hearing on September 3, 2024 to consider the annexation and zoning of 560 Silverado Trail. 2. TTF-7 Update Mr. Shrimplin reported that the TTF-7 Committee conducted a survey and held two public meetings to obtain input on transportation needs/project ideas. The Committee then reviewed the responses and se lected a group of projects for scoring. Staff will provide cost estimates and data to aid the Committee members in evaluating the projects. Once the scoring is complete, the Committee will hold public meetings to obtain input on a slate of projects. After the public meetings, the Committee will prepare a li st of recommended projects and submit it to the C ity Council for consideration. The TTF-7 tax issu e will be on the April 2025 ballot. Adjournment There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Nick Martin and seconded by Mr. Jackson. Respectfully submitted, ~,,2;'~ Chris Martin, Secretary