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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 04-09-2025CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING &. ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 9, 2025 City Hall -Council Chambers 44 North Lorimier Street Commission Members Present: Scott Blank, Kevin Greaser, Robbie Guard, Derek Jackson, Gerry Jones, Chris Martin, Nick Martin, Emily McElreath Commission Members Absent: Trae Bertrand 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 A motion was made by Mr. Nick Martin and seconded by Mr. Chris Martin to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting as submitted. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS, AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the request of Majeed Investment Group, LLC to rezone property located at 212 South West End Boulevard from C-1 (General Commercial District) to R-3 (High Density Single-Family Residential District). Mr. Steven Majeed, Majeed Investment Group, LLC, presented the request. He explained that he purchased the property nine years ago and has been using it as a duplex. He recently submitted plans for renovating the dwelling, which is when he learned of the property's commercial zoning. He stated that he is requesting the rezoning to a residential district that aligns with the use of the property. 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. Guard and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Blank, Greaser, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin, McE/reath). 2. A public hearing was held on the request of HRM Services to rezone property located at 3100 and 3130 Ragan Street from R-4 (Medium Density Multifamily Residential District) to R-3 (High Density Single-Family Residential District). Mr. Greaser and Mr. Guard abstained from the discussion and vote due to financial conflict of interest. Mr. Kyle Miller, Crockett Engineering Consultants, appearing with Mr. Brad Schlosser, Star Vue Rentals, LLC, presented the request. Mr. Miller explained that Star Vue Rentals, LLC owns a 16.47-acre parcel that is proposed to be subdivided to create a separate 7.60-acre parcel. Mr. Schlosser has plans to develop the 7.60 acres for duplexes. The current R-4 zoning does not allow land City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 9, 2025 Page 2 of 3 to be subdivided for duplexes. The request is to rezone the 7.60 acres to R-3, which does allow subdivision of land for duplexes. He noted that the request is to downzone the property. Chairman Blank opened the public hearing. Mr. Don Beckham, 1820 Silverthorne Trail, stated that he owns property adjacent to the 16.47- acre parcel and that he is appearing on behalf of the collective property owners in the Silverthorne subdivision. He explained that Mr. Schlosser purchased the property several years ago and was successful in getting it rezoned to R-4 in order to develop Star Vue Apartments. The Silverthorne property owners opposed the rezoning until Mr. Schlosser agreed to execute and record a private Declaration of Restrictions document establishing a 75-foot setback from the west boundary line and a 30-foot height limit. Mr. Schlosser has shared the plan for the duplex development with the owners and assured them that the Declaration of Restrictions will be honored. It is with this understanding that the Silverthorne property owners are not opposed to the rezoning of the 7.60 acres to R-3. He stated that the owners are pleased with how the Star Vue Apartments development turned out. He then asked Mr. Shrimplin why the rezoning is necessary when the R-4 district allows duplexes. Mr. Shrimplin explained that the R-4 district allows duplexes on existing lots only. The 7.60-acre site proposed to be developed for duplexes is not an existing lot; rather, it is part of a larger lot that is to be subdivided in order to transfer the 7.60-acre lot to a different owner. Seeing no other appearances to speak, Chairman Blank 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. Nick Martin 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 2 abstaining (Aye: Blank, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin, McE/reath; Abstain: Greaser, Guard). SUBDIVISION PLATS 3. The record plat of Strawberry Fields Subdivision -Phase 1 was reviewed by the Commission. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. No one was in attendance to present the request. A motion was made by Mr. Greaser and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to table this agenda item. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Blank, Greaser, Guard, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin, McE/reath). Mr. Chris Lix, B and C Properties, LLC, owner and developer of the subdivision, arrived at this time. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to remove the item from the table. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Lix then presented the plat. He explained that Phase 1 contains three duplex lots, four multifamily lots, and one lot reserved for a stormwater detention basin, along with right-of-way for a public street. Mr. Nick Martin stated that, during the Commission's public hearing on the rezoning of the property a few years ago, the owner of the adjacent property at 735 Lexington Avenue requested that the developer install a 6-foot high black metal picket fence along the property line. He asked Mr. Lix if he intends to honor that request. Mr. Lix stated that he will make sure the fence is installed. 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 City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 9, 2025 Page 3 of 3 passed with a roll call vote of 8 in favor, O in opposition , and O abstaining (Aye: Blank, Greaser, Guard, Jackson , Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin , McE/reath). OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION Commission Communication Chairman Blank reported that the TTF-7 tax initiative to extend the half-cent sales tax for road improvements for another five years was approved with overwhelming support by the voters on April 8, 2025 . Mr. Nick Martin mentioned that he was recently made aware of plans to submit a rezoning application for a church property on Bertling Street. Mr. Shrimplin reminded the Commission to be mindful of the Missouri Sunshine Law. He stated that he will look into scheduling a training at an upcoming Commission meeting. 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 17, 2025: • Webster Sprigg Subdivision Record Plat - 2 nd & 3rd Readings • Younghouse Meadowbrook Subdivision Record Plat - 2 nd & 3 rd Readings The City Council approved the following on April 7, 2025: • 1918 North Kingshighway Rezoning -1 st Reading The City Council denied the following on April 7, 2025 • 524 & 546 North Silver Springs Road Rezoning - 1 st Reading Mr. Pulley thanked the Commission members for supporting the TTF-7 tax initiative. Adjournment There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Greaser and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin. Respectfully submitted , Cb-~?~ Chris Martin, Secretary