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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Minutes 02-11-26CITY of CAPE GIRARDEAU PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2026 City Hall -Council Chambers 44 North Lorimier Street Commission Members Present: Trae Bertrand, Blake Hagedorn, Derek Jackson, Gerry Jones, Chris Martin, Nick Martin, Emily McElreath Commission Members Absent: Scott Blank, Robbie Guard Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin Call to Order Chairman Nick Martin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Bertrand and seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2026 meeting as submitted. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program Ms. Lisa Mills, Finance Director, presented a draft of the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which reflected a total budget of $219,235,164. She stated that, of the total budget, 80% of the listed projects are funded this year compared to only 62% of the projects being funded last year. She explained that this was due in part to the water system ballot measure approved by the voters last August. Mr. Shrimplin explained that, under Missouri law, when a planning commission adopts a comprehensive plan, the commission's approval is required for any new or modified public street, facility, or utility. In order to comply with the law, the City staff annually presents the CIP to the Commission for approval prior to adoption by the City Council. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Chris Martin to approve the FY 2026- 2031 Capital Improvement Program. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. REZONINGS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS, AND EXCEPTIONS 1. A public hearing was held on the request of Cobret Joe to rezone property located at 803 Independence Street from C-1 (General Commercial District) to R-4 (Medium Density Multifamily Residential District). Mr. Cobret Joe presented the request. He stated that he has a contract to purchase the property so he can build a modern-looking single-family home on it. Chairman Nick Martin opened the public hearing. Seeing no appearances to speak, he closed the public hearing. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2026 Page 2 of 3 approval of the rezoning request. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson 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 O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin, McE/reath). SUBDIVISION PLATS 2. The record plat of Laurentius Larkspur Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Matt DeJournett, Dowdy and DeJoumett Surveying, presented the plat. He explained that the lot contains a duplex, which his client would like to split it into two lots in order to sell one of them. 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. 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 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin, McE/reath). 3. The record plat of Q's Corner Subdivision was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Cobret Joe presented the plat. He stated that this is the 803 Independence Street property that is pending rezoning to R-4. The plat removes a lot line and makes the property one lot. Mr. Shrimplin explained that the plat contains a variance for a reduced rear setback (25 feet required; 15 feet proposed) and an exception for the omission of the required 10-foot utility easement along the rear lot line. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the record plat. A motion was made by Mr. Bertrand and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend approval of the record plat. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin, McE/reath). 4. The record plat of Broadview On The Hill was reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Ryan Brase, Bowen Engineering & Surveying, presented the plat. He explained that the property consists of two lots that are being reconfigured for a new development on one lot and a future development on the other lot. Mr. Shrimplin stated that the plat establishes private cross- access, cross-parking, and stormwater easements. A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the record plat. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Hagedorn to recommend approval of the record plat. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in opposition, and O abstaining (Aye: Bertrand, Hagedorn, Jackson, Jones, C. Martin, N. Martin, McE/reath). OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION 5. Amendment to the Planning & Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure Mr. Shrimplin presented a proposed amendment to the Planning & Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure. He explained that the amendment reflects the recent change to the Commission's meeting time (from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and adds email as an option for distributing the agenda packet to the Commission members. He stated that the amendment also includes several minor changes for purposes of clarity and consistency. Mr. Chris Martin noted that the amendment also changes the process for Commission action on amendments to the Rules of Procedure. The current language states that an amendment may be introduced at any meeting and voted on at any subsequent meeting. This amendment allows City of Cape Girardeau Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2026 Page 3 of 3 an amendment to be introduced and voted on at the same meeting . A motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Bertrand to approve the amendment as proposed . The motion passed by a unanimous vote . Commission Communication None of the Commission members had any communication items. 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 January 20, 2026 : • Annexation , zoning, and ward boundary extension ordinances for property adjacent to the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport - 1 st Reading The City Council approved the following on February 2, 2026: Adjournment • Annexation, zoning, and ward boundary extension ordinances for property adjacent to the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport - 2 nd & 3rd Read ings There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. upon a motion made by Mr. Bertrand and seconded by Mr. Jackson. Respectfully su,'.:'.itt~ . Chris Martin, Secretary