HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110414minutesJEFFERSON CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 14, 2011
5:15 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Ralph Robinett, Chairman
Jack Deeken
Chris Jordan, Vice Chairman
J. Rick Mihalevich
David Nunn
Scott Stacey*
Bunnie Trickey Cotten, Alternate
Michael Lester, Alternate
Dale Vaughan, Alternate
*Arrived late
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT
Dean Dutoi
Bob George
Chris Yarnell
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Eric Struemph, City Council Liaison
STAFF PRESENT
Janice McMillan, Deputy Director of Planning & Transportation Services
Eric Barron, Senior Planner
David Bange, Engineering Division Director
Ron Davenport, Building Regulations Division Director
Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant
ATTENDANCE RECORD
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1. Call to Order and Introduction of Members, Ex -officio Members and Staff
The Chairman, four regular members and all alternates were present. A quorum was present.
2. Procedural Matters and Procedures Explained
Mr. Barron explained the procedures for the meeting. The following documents were entered as
exhibits. Mr. Barron advised that copies of the exhibits are available through the City Clerk or the
Department of Community Development:
The City Code of the City of Jefferson, as amended
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map
Copies of applications under consideration
A list of property owners to whom notices were sent
Affidavit of publication of the public notice in the newspaper
Rules of Procedure, Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Barron submitted the following items for the record:
Staff reports
Minutes of proceedings
Copies of drawings, plans, and/or renderings under consideration
Letters or memoranda from staff
Materials submitted by the public or applicants pertaining to the cases under consideration
Designation of Voting Alternates
The Chairman announced that all regular members and all alternates were designated to vote.
3. Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Jordan moved and Mr. Nunn seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed 7-
0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Jordan, Nunn, Lester, Mihalevich, Vaughan
*Mr. Stacey arrived at 5:20 p.m.
Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission
April 14, 2011
Page 2
4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2011
The following correction to the March 10, 2011 meeting minutes were noted and made:
Mr. Deeken commented that the landscaping on West Main. Street in front of the Capitol Building
along the creek bank below St. Peter's Catholic Church is unattractive. The landscaping along
West Main Street in front of the Capitol is attractive.
Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Stacey seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 10, 2011 as corrected. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Jordan, Nunn, Lester, Mihalevich, Stacey, Vaughan
5. Communications Received
Correspondence was received for Case No. P11002.
6. New Business/Public Hearings
Case No. P11002 ® 613 Broadway; Rezoning and Preliminary and Final PUD Plan.
Application filed by Rosemary Long, property owner, to rezone 0.34 acres from RA -2 to PUD and
a Preliminary and Final PUD Plan to operate two day care centers serving a total of 30 children
and an attached single family residence. The property is currently in use as a single day care
center serving 20 children with an attached single family residence. The property is located on
the northeast corner of Broadway Street and West Cedar Way and is described as part of Inlots
795 and 796, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Mr. Barron described the proposal and explained that the daycare center was originally
established through a conditional use permit approved by the Board of Adjustment in 2000. He
stated that the current daycare center is separated from the residential portion of the building where
the owner will continue to reside. Mr. Barron explained that the property owner wants to allow for a
second daycare center for 10 children that would be located in a portion of the building that is
currently being used as storage. He stated that because the current zoning code does not permit an
expansion of the daycare use on the property, the owner has elected to pursue a rezoning of the
property from RA -2 to PUD and a PUD plan that would allow for the mixed residential/daycare use.
Mr. Barron explained that a seven space parking lot currently serves the property. He stated that
an analysis of the parking situation for the property showed that the available on-site parking is fully
utilized by the existing daycare and an increase in the number of children being served will
necessitate an increase in the number of parking spaces from seven to nine in order to
accommodate the expanded use. Mr. Barron explained that based on the surrounding zoning and
intended use of the property, the most appropriate underlying zoning is RA -2. He stated that the
current signage is sufficient and no increase has been proposed.
Ms. Amy Long, 366 County Road 394, Hartsburg, Missouri, spoke regarding this request and
explained that she will be running the second daycare. She stated that it is her intent to open a
preschool program for the 3-5 year olds. Ms. Long explained that the staffing requirement is 10
children per staff member.
Ms. Rosemary Long, 613 Broadway Street, spoke regarding this request and explained that two
additional parking spaces are reasonable. In response to the Carpenters Union concerns of
daycare patrons parking in their lot, Ms. Long explained that she has asked parents to not park in
those spaces. She stated that there is adequate space to put in additional parking spaces if
necessary.
No one spoke in opposition to this request.
Correspondence was received from the following individuals:
Walter Schroeder, President, Old Munichburg Association, PO Box 105806
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, 230 W. Dunklin Street
Mr. Barron gave the Planning Division staff report.
Minutes/Jefferson City Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3
April 14, 2011
Ms. Rosemary Long stated that she concurs with staff comments and recommendations.
Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Jordan seconded to recommend approval of rezoning 613 Broadway
Street from RA -2 to PUD, to the City Council. The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Jordan, Nunn, Lester, Mihalevich, Stacey, Vaughan
Mr. Nunn moved and Mr. Stacey seconded to recommend approval of the Preliminary and Final
PUD Plan for 613 Broadway Street, to the City Council, subject to the following conditions:
a. The underlying zoning for the purpose of establishing allowed uses shall be RA -2 with the
addition of day care center with a maximum of 30 children in -care as an allowed use.
b. Allowed signage shall be limited to 8 square feet, which shall be attached to the walls near
the entrances.
c. -A minimum of nine parking spaces shall be provided to serve the property.
The motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Aye: Cotten, Deeken, Jordan, Nunn, Lester, Mihalevich, Stacey, Vaughan
7. Old Business
A. Discussion on the Southside Redevelopment Plan
Mr. Barron explained that the borders for the proposed plan are Highway 50/63 to the north,
Adams Street to the west, Stadium Boulevard to the south and Highway 54 to the east. He stated
that the plan subdivides the Southside area into three (3) districts of which District One is
predominantly commercial and Districts Two and Three are predominantly residential. Mr. Barron
explained that the proposed Land Use Plan for District Three is a mix of medium density and high
density residential uses with some nodes of commercial use. He stated that the Plan is proposing
an expansion of multifamily uses in this area. Mr. Barron explained that the current zoning for
District Three is RA -2 Multifamily Residential. He stated that most of what the Plan is proposing as
high density residential is currently not being used as such because the neighborhood is
predominantly single family residential. Mr. Barron explained that the proposed plan identifies the
area as medium density residential which would include single family residential and also lower
density multifamily residential. He stated that the medium density residential outlined within the plan
would theoretically allow conversion of those houses to multiple units. Mr. Barron explained that the
plan proposes medium density as 4 to 12 units per acre and high density as 13 to 30 units per acre.
He stated that the existing density is approximately 7 to 15 units per acre. Mr. Barron explained that
according to the current zoning code the RA -2 Multi -Family Residential District allows a density of
up to 24 units per acre. Mr. Barron explained that in the Southside area commercial uses are
essentially along the major corridors of Dunklin, Jefferson and Madison Streets. He stated that
there are concerns that the residential streets along Atchison, Broadway and Washington Streets
might not be the most ideal places for commercial uses.
Mr. Mihalevich commented that as a Commission we ought to hold in high regard a
comprehensive plan that is well thought out and protects the landowner over time. He explained
that time after time we get ourselves in a position where the first thing we do is amend the
comprehensive plan. Mr. Mihalevich stated that if it is a perfect plan then we need to start down that
road by improving properties that fits the comprehensive plan.
Mr. Barron explained that much of this discussion is related to breaking the Southside Plan into
several manageable pieces. He stated that there may be a comprehensive plan amendment for the
entire Southside neighborhood in the future. Mr. Barron explained that whether or not that
amendment would be in the same format as this plan or modified from this plan is what we are
hoping to discuss.
Mr. Nunn commented that as a planning tool this is very good, however, I do not foresee much
happening in that area to any great degree for quite some time.
Mr. Lester commented that a lot of emphasis seems to be on District One which is predominantly
commercial and the other two residential districts come after that.
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Mr. Barron inquired whether the density level that the plan is proposing is adequate.
Mr. Deekancommented that the density would not betoo high. Hestated that the infrastructure nf
the streets in this area is very good. Mr. Deoken inquired of how this plan would be implemented
and how many restrictions would be placed on the current landowners. In response, Mr. Barron
explained that some of the apartment complexes in this area have been constructed on fairly large
tracts of ground. He stated that today it would generally involve either converting an existing house
into multiple units or demolishing several houses in order to make room for something larger. Mr.
Barron asked how the Commission would feel if a higher |ews| of density was proposed for this
neighborhood that would result in redevelopment in the form of houses being demolished in order
to make way for a larger structure or a different type of structure versus preservation of single
family homes.
Mr. Robinett commented that the mere proximity of the proposed convention center dictates that
it is going to be a higher density. He stated that high density neak1enda| would probably be more
favorably used than single family homes or preservation of the existing buildings. Mr. Robinett
explained that woshould beopen tothe possibility ofupscale apartments.
Mc K8ihalevich inquired whether the plan is proposing a lesser density than the current code. In
response, Mr. Barron explained that iscorrect, hnvvever, the plan proposes adensity that is more
dense than the current use. He stated that the RA -2 zoning district might not be the best zoning for
this area. Mr. Barron explained that there are several other areas of town toward SL Mary's
Boulevard and to the east ofdowntown that are zoned RA -2 but are essentially used as single
family residential with the occasional multifamily use.
Mr. Vaughan commented that having a plan is better than not having a plan at all. He explained
that the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Young Professional's Group constantly discusses
promoting Jefferson City to young professionals. Mr. Vaughan stated that having a plan in place like
that and having commercial nodes within that area is more attractive. He explained that if we are
going b>attract more young professionals toJefferson City vvewill have to have more high density
areas.
8. Miscellaneous Reports
9. Other Business
None.
10. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric Barron, Assistant Secretary