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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 11-12-2025CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 12, 2025 City Hall -Council Chambers 44 North Lorimier Street Commission Members Present: Trae Bertrand, Scott Blank, Robbie Guard, Blake Hagedorn, Derek Jackson, Gerry Jones, Nick Martin, Emily McElreath Commission Members Absent: Chris Martin Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Blank called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. He welcomed Mr. Hagedorn to the Commission. Mr. Hagedorn briefly introduced himself. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Nick Martin to approve the minutes of the October 8, 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 825 South Ellis Street from NC (Neighborhood Commercial District) to R-3 (High Density Single-Family Residential District). Mr. Guard recused himself from the discussion and vote due to a financial conflict of interest. Ms. Toni Majeed presented the request. She explained that the property was previously zoned R-3. It was rezoned to NC a few years ago to allow a commercial day care. The day care has now closed, so she and her husband would like to rezone the property back to R-3. 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 Ms. McElreath to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, N. Martin, McE/reath; Abstain: Guard). 2. A public hearing was held on the request of Brent and Alexandra Chaney for an exception from Development Code Section 25-161 (a), fence height and surface requirements, for property located at 3551 Hopper Road. Mr. and Mrs. Chaney presented the request. They stated that they would like to install a 4-foot high ornamental aluminum fence in the front yard to protect their young daughter from the Hopper Road traffic while playing in the yard. City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025 Page 2 of 3 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 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 purpose of the requirement is to limit fence height to what is reasonable and necessary for the use of the property. Excessively high fences can adversely affect the character of the neighborhood. The proposed fence will not adversely affect the character of the neighborhood because it has a reasonable height, a decorative appearance, and a mostly open surface. This qualifies as a substantial equivalent. Criterion #2: Approval of the exception request is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the Development Code. Finding: The substantial equivalent proposed by the applicant 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_. A motion was made by Mr. Guard and seconded by Mr. Bertrand to approve the exception request. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Guard, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, N. Martin, McE/reath). SUBDIVISION PLATS 3. The record plat of Stone and Story Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Guard recused himself from the discussion and vote due to a financial conflict of interest. Mr. Ryan Brase, Bowen Engineering & Surveying, presented the request. He stated that the plat divides a large parcel on Old Sprigg Street Road into two lots. 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. Jones to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, N. Martin, McElreath; Abstain: Guard). 4. The record plat of Country Place 2nd Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Ryan Brase, Bowen Engineering & Surveying, presented the request. He stated that the plat rE:lsubdivides two lots on Country Lane to create three new lots. 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. Guard and seconded by Mr. Hagedorn to recommend approval of the record plat, subject to staff's comments being successfully addressed. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 8 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Blank, Guard, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, N. Martin, McElreath). City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025 Page 3 of 3 OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION Commission Communication Chairman Blank reported that Mr. Chris Martin was not in attendance due to a recent surgery. He wished him a speedy recovery. Chairman Blank reported that Mr. Trevor Pulley, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director, was not in attendance due to the imminent birth of his grandchild. Chairman Blank invited the Commission members and staff to join him for a holiday dinner at Pagliai's Pizza immediately following the December 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 October 20, 2025: • 815 Themis Street Rezoning -2nd & 3rd Readings • 401 and 415 South Sprigg Street Special Use Permit -2nd & 3rd Readings • Park West Hospitality Center No. 6 Subdivision Record Plat -2nd & 3rd Readings The City Council approved the following on November 3, 2025: • 121 South Sprigg Street Rezoning -1st Reading • Chapter 25 Amendment Regarding Number and Spacing of Driveways - 1 st Reading Adjournment There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Bertrand and seconded by Mr. Jackson. Respectfully submitted, <;;;._ Or-.?' f) ~.-~ Scott Blank, Chairman