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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110310minutesMINUTES JEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 10, 2011 5:15 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD Jark[)oekon 8of8 Dean Outui 0 of Bob George 5of8 Chris Jordan, Vice Chairman 7of8 J. Rick Miho|evoh 8 of David Nunn SofO Scott Stacey* 5of8 Michael Lester, Alternate 6mf7 Dale Vaughan Alternate* 7 of *Arrived late COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT Chris Yarnell G of Bunnia Trickey Cotten, Alternate 6 of EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT Eric Struemph, City Council Liaison STAFF PRESENT Janice MnK4iUan, Deputy Director ofPlanning 8Tranapo/(ation Services Eric Barron, Senior Planner Drew Hi|pert.Associate City Counselor Anne Stnatman.Administrative Assistant 1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex -officio Members and Staff The Chairman, six regular members and one alternate was present. A quorum was present. 2. Procedural Matters and Procedures Explained Since there were no public hearings before the Commission, the Chairman elected toforego the procedural matters. Designation of Voting Alternates The Chairman announced that all regular members and alternate Mr. Lester were designated to 1 Adoption ofAgenda Mr. George moved and Mr. Duioi seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed 7-Owith the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Mihalevich, Nunn °Mr.Stacey arrived sd517pm. 4. Approval ofMinutes from the Regular Meeting ofFebruary 1U.2O11 Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Jordan seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1O.2011a»written. The motion passed 8-0with the following votes: Aye: Deeken, Dutoi, George, Jordan, Lester, Mihalevich, Nunn, Stacey 5. Communications Received None. G New Business None. 7. Old Business Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission March 10, 2011 Page A. DiSouxsion on the Southside Rmdovelop/nent/9mn Mr. Barron explained that the borders for the proposed plan are Highway 50/63 to the north. Adams Street tothe west, Stadium Boulevard to the south and Highway 54 to tile east. He a<ohsd that the Southside area is divided into three (3) districts of which District One is predominantly commercial and Districts Two and Three are predominantly residential. Mr. Barron explained that the focus for this meeting is on district two and that the predominant land use for District Two is RS - 4 Single Family Residential with u*/ena| muUi-fami|ynysidenda| uses aswell. He stated that the plan for district two proposes High Density Residential along tile north end bordering Dunklin Street and also along the south end bordering Stadium Bou|evand, as well as, on area of High Density Residential surrounding Capital Region Medical Center. Mr. Barron explained that the area to the moot of Capital Region Medical Center is identified as Medium Density Residential, He stated that there are some commercial nodes located on corner locations such as tile intersection of Atchison and Monroe Streets and the intersection ofAshley and Monroe Streets. Mr. Barron explained that the ourren| land use map shows the area as predominantly single fumi|yrusidenUm| whereas the proposed land use map shows o higher density ofresidential units per acre. He stated that within the plan the proposed density for rnediUrn density is 4 to 12 units per acre and for high density is 13 to 30 units per acre. He stated that the existing density is approximately 3 to 8 units per acre, Mr. Barron explained that according to the current zoning code the RS -4 Single Family Residential district allows a density of up to six (8) units per uore, whereas the RA -2 Multi -Family Residential District allows a density of up to 24 units per acre. He stated that the plan is proposing an increase in the density in terms of units per acre. Mr. Nunn inquired whether the purpose of the proposed plan is to get redevelopment to Occur. In response, [Ws. McMillan explained that there is an area in the plan that specifically identifies redevelopment. She stated that throughout much of the plan it talks about tile obsolescence of some of the buildings and that the condition of those structures warrants redevelopment. Ms McMillan explained that there is no redevelopment scenario for the entire area. Mr. George inquired of what would be required to redevelop the lower side of Monroe Street. In response, Mn. McMillan explained that if this was an area that was unbdpuh*d for nxbs*a|opmen| she would suggest improving it as a north/south connection. She stated that keeping Monroe Street open and widening it for future traffic vo|unlaa would be a positive thing for the transportation network. Ms. MoK4iUon emphasized that this is not recommended by this plan. Mr. Barron explained that the proposed plan could be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan, as well as, incorporating the proposed land use plan into the Development Plan Map of (ho Comprehensive Plan, He stated that itcould also be paired with zoning map amendments to bring zoning in line with what in contained in the proposed plan. Ms. McMillan explained that standards need to be in place in order to change o neighborhood or area from what is currently single family residential to a higher density residential. Mr. Jordan inquired whether this plan sets the groundwork for designating, for example, Monroe Street as u north/south connector in m pre -planning situation where the city would look at designing that rood. He explained that one thing that comes to mind when talking about development is razing the property. Mr. Jordan suggested that something should be implemented in tile plan where tile property is pre -approved for razing. He commented to Jay the groundwork before a developer wants toredevelop aproperty. [Wo. K4oMU|an explained that the proposed plan includes maps that show historic buildings in this particular area. She stated that ifyou want k/ encourage redevelopment you would support that redevelopment byexpediting the process. Mr. K8iho|evich commented that if the proposed plan is well thought out we would be approving Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission March 1O.2011 Ma. McMillan explained that we will eventually hear the recommendations of (ha Chamber Transformation Plan and the Old Town Report and how they affect this plan arid could possibly offaot future recommendations. She stated that this is a process that Will unfold over the next several weeks and months. flRepoli ofthe Second AdHoc Coom/dh*eonRevitalization mfOld Town Ma McMillan explained that the three (3) areas under consideration in to respect to parking include off-street parkin0, public parking and parking requirements, She dated that other groups are considering whether there is an opportunity to provide more public parking in the central areas, Ms. McMillan explained that other cities have looked at their off-street parking requirements and have backed off from those requirements in their central areas and core redevelopment areas. *. Miscellaneous Reports None. 8. Other Business K8a. McMillan thanked those who attended the Choxetbafor the "Greening of America's Capita/o^ She explained that once we receive the Consultant's recommendations we will share those with the Commission. Mr. Deekencommented that the landscaping or­i_-WeGt-Ma in -Street in front of the Capitol- Building along the creek bank below St. Peter's Catholic Church is unattractive. He inquired whether there are any grants available for that type of improvement. In nauponuo. Mo. yWoMiUen explained that there is possible grant program through Missouri American Water Company that would focus on improvements along VVaom Creek. She stated that one ofthe discussion topics in the ChareUe was the gateway to the Capitol and the view shed through Main Street. PWm. McMillan explained that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department ofHousing and Urban Development and the Department ofTransportation partnered together for this program. 10. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 611 p.rn. Respectfully Submitted, Eric Barron, Assistant Secretary